Moto2 FP1
© , Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.
Roadracing World Young Guns 2022: Hayden Bicknese
Roadracing World started this exclusive special feature recognizing the most promising young road racers as an answer to pessimists who claimed America had no new, up-and-coming young racers. This edition of the Roadracing World Young Gun Awards marks the 26th consecutive year of showcasing an abundance of new talent.
Roadracing World Young Guns have won:
FIM MotoGP and FIM Superbike races and World Championships;
MotoAmerica and AMA Pro races and Championships, including 11 AMA Pro Superbike Championships;
A KTM RC Cup World Final race;
The Daytona 200 (11 times);
WERA National Endurance Championships and WERA National Challenge Championships;
ASRA/Formula USA Grand National and CCS National Championships;
AMA Road Racing Grand Championships and Horizon Awards;
USGPRU National Championships;
Many regional and local titles.
The competition has continually become more intense as more – and younger—racers with higher levels of accomplishment are nominated, and the level of achievement required to make the grade keeps getting tougher.
We’ve spent the last several months accepting nominations and evaluating road racers between the ages of 10 and 18 (as of the start of the 2022 season) who have, at a minimum, won Expert-level road races and/or Championships or had outstanding results as an Amateur/Novice. Most of the riders included here have done far more than the minimum.
The young riders recognized here are the most promising young road racers in North America. All have earned the title of Roadracing World Young Gun.
We will feature one Young Gun per day, presenting them in alphabetical order.
Hayden Bicknese
Age: 15.
Current home: Defiance, Missouri.
Current height/weight: 5’7”/130 pounds.
Current school grade level: 10th grade.
Began riding at age: 5 years.
First road race: 2020, Houston, Texas, CMRA, 500 Superbike Novice, 1st place.
Current racebikes: Kawasaki Ninja 400, Yamaha YZF-R3.
Current tuner/mechanic: Randy Bicknese (Father).
Primary race series: MotoAmerica Junior Cup, CMRA.
Top sponsors: Spears Racing, Bison Track, Blud Lubricants, Velocity Calibrations, CJR Performance, Arai Helmet, Dunlop, North Texas Superbikes, Schaefer Engineering.
Recent racing accomplishments: 2021 season, placed 12th in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (6 top-10 finishes, best race finish 7th – 3 times), 8 race wins and 18 podiums finishes with CMRA, 4 podium finishes with CVMA; 2020 season: won CMRA Overall Novice Championship, won 6 CMRA Novice Class Championships (won 29 races).
2022 racing goal: Finish in top five in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship with at least one podium finish.
Racing career goal: Race in a World Championship.
Racing hero: Nicky Hayden.
Favorite track: Circuit of The Americas.
Favorite hobby: Mountain biking.
If I wasn’t racing I would be…: Playing ice hockey.
April 2022
On the Front Cover: Brandon Paasch (96) rode a Triumph Street Triple RS 765 to victory in the 80th Daytona 200, giving the 20-year-old back-to-back wins on two different brands in America’s richest motorcycle road race. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology is THE definitive source for motorcycle racing, riding, and tech information.
Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine is available in print and digital formats. SUBSCRIBE NOW. Or call (909) 654-4779 to subscribe, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Log in HERE to read the April 2022 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology with your online subscription.
In This Issue:
FEATURES
Inside Info: Track-Only Ducati Panigale V4 SP2, Greenger x Honda
CRF-E2 Electric Mini, Indian FTR Championship Edition, and more…
Historic Racebike Illustrations: AMA Superbikes Of The 1980s
Quick Look: 2022 BMW M 1000 RR—Ultimate Evolution
26th Annual Roadracing World Young Gun Awards
MotoGP Analysis: Comparing 2022 MotoGP Racebikes
Racing History: When Two-Strokes Took Over The Daytona 200
Race Analysis: Interview With 2022 British Superbike Champion
Tarran Mackenzie
Hanging With: MotoAmerica CFO Richard Varner
RACING
MotoGP: Dark Horses Rise In Qatar And Indonesia
MotoAmerica: Paasch Wins 80th Daytona 200
Army Of Darkness Endurance 2021 Part 3: Gray Birds Win!
COLUMNS
Letters To The Editor: Honda Banners Shipped Around The World
10 Years Ago, April 2012: Riding Blake Young’s Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000
Superbike; Mat Oxley Asks “Is Casey Stoner Unbeatable?”;
Young Guns Featuring Jake Gagne And Garrett Gerloff
The Kids’ Page: : Adrian Sanchez
The Crash Page: Francesco Bagnaia Vs. Jorge Martin In Qatar
New Products: : Woodcraft Clip-Ons, Vance & Hines ECU
Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where & When To Ride
ASRA/CCS Newsletter
High-Performance Parts & Services
Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer: A Not-So-Perfect Daytona 200
And Now For Something Completely Different…
For your April Fool’s Day enjoyment…
Racing Chaplain Mark Merical and his daughter Makenzie Deckard recorded a song called Superbike Rider, which is based on the song Rough String Rider by Sons of the San Joaquin.
Click on the play button below to hear the song Superbike Rider. The lyrics appear below.
Superbike Rider
He’s the badass of the paddock, holding lightning in his hand,
Sitting on nitroglycerin he’s a fast and focused man
Of all the bikes he’s ridden, there’s one that stands apart,
It’s 1000ccs of dynamite, a bullet to the heart
It crouches in the factory tent, all gleaming and aglow
But don’t be fooled by the glitter because you can bet that show will go
(Chorus) Superbike rider, superbike rider
The class started in the States with a hellish four-stroke roar,
Men like Steve McLaughlin and the first champion Reg Pridmore
Each year brought evolution, factories can’t stand gettin’ beat,
Crews conspire to win, but please don’t use the word “cheat”
Superbike Rider…Muzzy and Yoshimura liked to stretch the rules…
Superbike riders crave acceleration, they need that hit of speed,
So the smaller classes hold no interest, a 600 won’t make your eyes bleed
While other racers play on scooters and wheelie on pit bikes
The Superbike rider studies data late into the night
Superbike rider, leathered man alone, Superbike rider, a racetrack for his home. Superbike rider…sweaty and hot and all fit rider…super dang hot rider…
It’s a grueling summer grind running from coast to coast and back
But Superbike riders are busy unlocking the secrets of the track
They don’t brag or chat or gossip, there’s no reason to flap their lips
Because lap times don’t drop by talking, you’ve got to let ‘er rip
Superbike rider, Leathered man alone, Superbike rider…
Superbike rider, superhot rider, rich and fit and sweaty and cute and fffast…take me to your motorhome, Superbike rider…
When it’s time to thrown down, there’s no-one more set and ready,
Than the Superbike rider who mimics old guys like Freddie and Eddie
The Monster girls love them, flirting and playing coy
They could date riders in the other classes but don’t want a little boy
Superbike rider… faces danger all alone,
Tucked in and hurtling toward the great unknown.
Superbike rider…you big handsome hunk of guts and brawn
Take me out for dinner and you can stay until the dawn.
Superbike rider….
Where To Ride In April: Track Days, Schools, And Races
The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States and Canada during April 2022.
Motorcycle track days, riding schools, and races are posted under the Event Calendar tab on the home page of this website, or you can access the Event Calendar for April 2022 directly by clicking HERE.
Once on the Event Calendar page, you can search for the event you are looking for by its date.
When you click on the event you want to attend you will find a link to the website and/or email address of the host organization, a link to the website of the host venue, the physical address of the host venue, a Google map to the host venue, and buttons to add the event and its information to your calendar application.
To have your motorcycle racing or riding event added to the Event Calendar on this website and published in the print edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine, submit your calendar and contact information via the contact page on this website or by clicking HERE.
Calendar listings are updated often.
4/1-2 California Superbike School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV
4/1-2 NorthWest Mini Moto & Endurance Challenge (Minis), Tri City Kart Club, Richland, WA
4/1-3 CMRA Series, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK
4/2 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD
4/2 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA
4/2-3 ASMA Series, Inde Motorsports Ranch, Willcox, AZ
4/2-3 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (West), Willows, CA
4/2-3 Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC
4/2-3 Evolve GT School and Track Days, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC
4/2-3 Midwest Track Day, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY
4/2-3 Motogladiator Series, NCBike, Garysburg, NC
4/2-3 PanAmerican Superbike Series, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL
4/2-3 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
4/2-3 Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Shenandoah), Summit Point, WV
4/2-3 Track Day Winner Track Days, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA
4/3 DRRO Track Days and Road Race School, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ
4/3 HER Track Day Track Days, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA
4/3-4 California Superbike School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV
4/3-5 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL
4/4 TrackDaz Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA
4/4-5 Yamaha Champions Riding School, MotorSports Ranch, Cresson, TX
4/4-7 Colin Edwards’ Texas Tornado Boot Camp (Dirt Track School), Montgomery, TX
4/6-7 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (POST Motorcycle Officer Update Course)
4/7-8 California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA
4/8 Cornerspeed School and Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC
4/8 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL
4/8-9 MRA New Rider School, High Plains Raceway (Full), Deer Trail, CO
4/8-10 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series/FIM MotoGP World Championship, North America Talent Cup, Circuit of The Americas, Austin, TX
4/9 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA
4/9-10 2 Wheels Track Days, Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA
4/9-10 AMA Sanctioned ASRA Team Challenge Series Presented by Michelin Tire/CCS Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series/CCS Florida Roadracing Championship Series/CCS Mid-Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series/CCS Southeast Roadracing Championship Series, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC
4/9-10 Apex Assassins Track Days, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV
4/9-10 California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA
4/9-10 Central Illinois Mini Moto Track Days (Minis), Mid State Kart Club, Dawson, IL
4/9-10 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV
4/9-10 JP43 Training School, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
4/9-10 Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (West), Willows, CA
4/9-10 Racers Edge Private Coaching Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
4/9-10 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Camp)
4/9-10 SoCal Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
4/9-10 Sportbike Track Time, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL
4/9-10 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA
4/9-11 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL
4/10 Florida Trackdays, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL
4/10 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL
4/10 XCEL Trackdays Track Days, Arizona Motorsports Park (CCW), Litchfield Park, AZ
4/11 Carters@theTrack Track Days, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA
4/11 Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA
4/11-14 Colin Edwards’ Texas Tornado Boot Camp (Dirt Track School), Montgomery, TX
4/13 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Practice and Skill Reinforcement Day)
4/13-14 Racers Edge Private Track Days and Private Coaching Days Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
4/15 Apex Assassins Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
4/15 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Learn To Ride Off Road)
4/15 Sportbike Track Time, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL
4/15-16 American Supercamp (Dirt Track School), Springfield, IL
4/15-16 Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA
4/15-16 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA
4/15-16 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ
4/15-16 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA
4/16 Apex Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (West), Grantsville, UT
4/16 Aprilia Racers Days Track Day/Demo Program, Circuit of The Americas, Austin, TX
4/16 DRRO Track Days and Road Race School, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ
4/16 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Off-Road Challenge Course)
4/16 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
4/16 Southeast Mini Moto Series (Minis), Lamar County Speedway, Barnesville, GA
4/16 Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (West), Grantsville, UT
4/16 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Racing Series, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE
4/16 UtahSBA New Racer Certification (School), Utah Motorsports Campus (West), Grantsville, UT
4/16-17 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA
4/16-17 CVMA 2021-2022 Winter Series, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
4/16-17 HART Rider Training/Motorcycle Lapping Days, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK
4/16-17 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Track Days, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE
4/16-17 WERA National Challenge Co-Sanctioned by AMA/WERA Sportsman Series Mid-Central Region, WERA Sportsman Series Southeast Region, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL
4/17 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
4/17-18 American Supercamp (Dirt Track School), Springfield, IL
4/18 Evolve GT School and Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA
4/18 Fun Track Dayz, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA
4/18-19 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA
4/19-20 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (POST Motorcycle Officer Update Course)
4/20-21 JP43 Training School, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
4/21 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY
4/21-22 CLASS Motorcycle School with 3x AMA Superbike Champion Reg Pridmore, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA
4/22 2 Wheels Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
4/22 AHRMA Academy of Roadracing & Track Days, High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail, CO
4/22 Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR
4/22 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ
4/22-23 Evolve GT School and Track Days, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC
4/22-24 AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail, CO
4/22-24 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA
4/22-24 OMRRA Series, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR
4/23 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series (Flat Track), I-70 Half-Mile, I-70 Motorsports Park, Odessa, MO
4/23 Classic Track Day, Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA
4/23 Learning Curves Racing/Riding School, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL
4/23 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD
4/23-24 AFM Series, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA
4/23-24 AMA Sanctioned ASRA Championship Series Presented by Pirelli Tire/CCS Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series/ CCS Mid-Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ
4/23-24 California Superbike School, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA
4/23-24 CCS Mid-West Roadracing Championship Series, Autobahn Country Club (North), Joliet, IL
4/23-24 Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC
4/23-24 Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club Track Days & School, Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA
4/23-24 N2 Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA
4/23-24 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Fun Camp)
4/23-24 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MSR Houston (2.4-mile), Angleton, TX
4/23-24 Texas Mini Grand Prix Series (Minis), Gulf Coast Kartway, Katy, TX
4/23-24 TrackXperience Track Days, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA
4/23-25 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL
4/24 DRRO Track Days And Road Race School, The Podium Club at Attesa, Casa Grande, AZ
4/24 Florida Trackdays, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL
4/24 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL
4/24 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
4/24 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA
4/24 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA
4/24-25 HardNoX Track Dayz (Canada), Area 27, Oliver, BC
4/25 Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA
4/25-26 California Superbike School, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA
4/27 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
4/28-29 South Florida MiniGP Rider Development Days (400cc and under motorcycles), Jennings GP, Jennings, FL
4/29 3:16 Trackdays/America Superbike Camp, MSR Houston, Angleton, TX
4/29 AHRMA Academy of Roadracing & Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA
4/29 Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
4/29 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Private Training Day)
4/29 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ
4/29-30 American Supercamp (Dirt Track School), Gainesville, GA
4/29-30 Yamaha Champions Riding School, NCBike, Garysburg, NC
4/29-5/1 AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA
4/30 Central Illinois Mini Moto Series (Minis), Mid State Kart Club, Mechanicsburg, IL
4/30 NJminiGP Track Days (Minis), New Jersey Motorsports Park (Liberator), Millville, NJ
4/30 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA
4/30 South Florida MiniGP Rider Development Days (Minis), Gainesville Raceway, Gainesville, FL
4/30-5/1 CCS Florida Championship Roadracing Series, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL
4/30-5/1 CMRA Series, MSR Houston, Angleton, TX
4/30-5/1 Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC
4/30-5/1 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA
4/30-5/1 Midwest Track Day, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY
4/30-5/1 N2 Track Days, NCBike, Garysburg, NC
4/30-5/1 NEMRR Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
4/30-5/1 NJminiGP Series (Minis), New Jersey Motorsports Park (Liberator), Millville, NJ
4/30-5/1 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
4/30-5/1 South Florida MiniGP Series (Minis), Gainesville Raceway, Gainesville, FL
4/30-5/1 Sportbike Track Time, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI
4/30-5/1 Track Day Winner Track Days, NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, LA
Pirelli Launches #PirelliNation Road Race Program
Pirelli Announces 2022 #PirelliNation Road Race Community Program
Submit Your Application by April 15 for the Opportunity to Join Pirelli’s Road Racing Community
ROME, Ga. (April 1, 2022) – Pirelli Tire North America is pleased to announce the launch of its new #pirellination road race community for the 2022 racing season. As the official tire of the MOTUL FIM World Superbike Championship, Pirelli and its DIABLO™ Superbike lineup is the go-to tire by racers around the world. Pirelli remains dedicated to the grassroots part of the sport, continuing with its motto “we sell what we race, we race what we sell”, and all riders may purchase the same race compound tires found on the bikes of their favorite professional riders and World Champions like Jonathan Rea and Toprak Razgatlioglu.
The road race community program will ensure racers are the first to know about the latest brand news, be notified of Pirelli’s newest products, receive updates on national marketing opportunities within the brand, and be given access to technical advice and service at select races. Pirelli’s team will also be identifying and selecting several candidates who will have the opportunity to purchase race compound tires at preferred pricing and provided with Pirelli team-branded gear. Residents of the United States and Canada are eligible for the program.
“Pirelli is extremely excited about building up its racer community with the all-new #PirelliNation program,” said Oscar Solis, road race manager, Pirelli. “Everything we do from the very top as a brand, including product development with World and National Championship racers, trickles down to the local, club level racer. Our goal remains to provide the everyday rider and racer with access to the latest technology and the very best products available on the market. With this new community, it will allow us to strengthen our bond with those racers, educate them on our products, and provide them with the knowledge and ingredients needed to succeed.”
Pirelli’s high-performance DIABLO Superbike lineup offers several different compounds including SC1, SC2, and SC3 on the front and SCX, SC0, SC1, SC2, and SC3 on the rear. View the complete range of DIABLO Superbike tires on the Pirelli website.
CLICK HERE to submit your application for the 2022 #pirellination program. All applications must be submitted no later than April 15, 2022.
MRA Does Deal With AirMedCare Network
The Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) proudly announces a full collaboration and partnership with the AirMedCare Network. The AirMedCare Network is an emergency medical assistance provider specializing in emergency helicopter transportation. With the remote and rural locations of many of the racing venues in Colorado, the MRA has had to be creative in finding new ways of bringing value and safety to its events. A collaboration with AMCN checks the ‘safety card’ in a new way for the club and can add a layer of security for those participants that want to pursue the idea of being ‘extra’ insured against a significant potential expense. The AMCN is in turn partnered with over 35 individual emergency helicopter service agencies across the nation that help to ensure their prime mission of immediate air lift response to emergency situations. The goal of this relationship is to help facilitate and provide group level pricing and the availability of air transport insurance for all motorcycling enthusiasts, club members, racing competitors, crews and visitors that wish to explore the option via the MRA group registration.
World Endurance: Bradley Smith Joins MOTO AIN Team For Le Mans
Smith brings more MotoGP pedigree to EWC as MOTO AIN’s determination is rewarded
*Yamaha-powered privateer team announces Bradley Smith for 24 Heures Motos bid
*Italian Corti and young French talent Perolami complete line-up for EWC opener
*Team boss Chapuis: “We have a very good trio of riders”
MOTO AIN is ready to race on in the FIM Endurance World Championship after securing a top trio of riders for the 2022 season-opening 24 Heures Motos led by former MotoGP racer Bradley Smith.
Briton Smith, who has never previously competed in an EWC day and night race, joins French promise Corentin Perolari and experienced Italian Claudio Corti in MOTO AIN’s new-look Formula EWC line-up.
The announcement, made following the Pre-Test for next month’s 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans this week, marks the end of a tough period for the French team, which stepped up to the EWC’s headlining category last season.
Pierre Chapuis, the MOTO AIN Team Director, explained: “Each year I try to progress. Last season we managed to pass the milestone of the EWC category with great results, including a second place at the Bol d’Or. But the EWC category is much more demanding than the Superstock category.
“This winter, everything was very, very complicated, the worst off-season since the creation of the team. But, fortunately, several members of the team supported me to continue the project in 2022 and partners such as Yamaha, Dafy and Ipone have also responded. I am really happy to have overcome all the obstacles to be on the starting line.”
Chapuis continued: “We have a very good trio of riders for the 24 Heures Motos. In the first tests the three riders lapped in the same second and all have a good rhythm. This allows us to develop the bike settings for all three riders at the same time. It’s very positive.
“We remain on the proven basis of the Yamaha R1 of last year. We know that we are lacking in pure performance, but with our limited resources as a private team, we have to make choices, and I prefer to bet on our strengths, which are consistency and reliability. We can’t wait to see what it can do on the track.”
EWC rookie Smith ready to do something “crazy”
Bradley Smith, a podium finisher in all four classes of Grand Prix motorcycle racing, won the EWC-counting Suzuka 8 Hours for Yamaha in 2015. A three-time winner in the 125cc World Championship, Smith has raced extensively on the Bugatti Circuit at Le Mans.
“I’ve been racing from a young age and for the past two decades, I‘ve been focused on reaching MotoGP, which is the ultimate racing championship,” said Smith, 31. “I am pretty happy with what I have achieved, but as a true lover of motorcycle racing, I also look around for other competitions. The 24 Heures Motos is one of the most famous endurance races around the world and the idea of racing for 24 hours non-stop seems to be a bit crazy if I’m honest. Last winter, when Pierre presented this opportunity to race at Le Mans, it caught my curiosity and I thought, ‘why not’? We have done several tests in Spain and the lap times were encouraging. The technical base of the Yamaha R1 is good, even if we miss some factory parts compared to our rivals. Fortunately, I’ve found some room in my diary, and I’m excited for this challenge. I’m sure it will be tough but also nice to experience the event for the first time. Even if I already know the track from racing in the French Grand Prix, everything else is going to be new for me.”
Corti set to achieve long-term aim with MOTO AIN
Like Bradley Smith, Claudio Corti has considerable experience at Grand Prix level having competed in Moto2 and MotoGP. While the 24 Heures Motos is an unknown quantity for the 34-year-old Italian, it’s a race he’s wanted to contest for a number of years.
“The 24 Heures Motos is such an iconic motorcycle event,” Corti said. “It has always been on my rider bucket list. Every rider should experience that, at least once in their lifetime and this is why I am very excited to race here. MOTO AIN is one of the best private teams, just behind the factory teams. It has provided a very competitive package for me. The R1 is reliable and safe. Even, if they are all volunteers, each member of the team is really committed to racing. I think we will be able to compete against the other private teams and not so far behind the factory one. As a team we will do our very best.”
Perolari continues MOTO AIN adventure
French talent Corentin Perolari, 23, is no stranger to MOTO AIN having contested last October’s 6 Hours of Most. He’s relishing the opportunity to work with two experienced riders. “I joined MOTO AIN for the last event of the 2021 season. The team was impressive with two ex-MotoGP riders, Randy de Puniet and Loris Baz. For 2022, it seemed difficult to do better and it is always complicated for a private team to bring in world-class endurance riders. You have to face refusals, find slots in the agendas, make compromises but never lose sight of your goal. Again, Pierre has taken up this challenge. As a rider, I appreciate this approach. I’m really happy to welcome Claudio and Bradley. They are experienced, fast and proven but they will have to discover 24-hour endurance racing, including riding at night, which is the great unknown. But we can’t wait to see what we can do on the Bugatti Circuit.”
While Corti and Perolari will race with MOTO AIN for the full EWC season, Smith’s agreement is currently for the 24 Heures Motos due to other scheduled commitments.
WorldSBK: Phillip Island Confirmed As Host Of 2022 Season Finale
Calendar update: Date confirmed for the 2022 season finale in Phillip Island
WorldSBK returns to Australia for its final round from the 18th to the 20th of November
The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit will host the 12th and final round of the 2022 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship; with WorldSBK and WorldSSP taking to the track from the 18th to the 20th of November. The 2022 season will conclude with the only double header of the year, as the Australian Round will take place just one week after the Indonesian Round. It will be the first time since 2010 that the WorldSBK season has finished with back-to-back rounds, and the 11th time in the Championship’s history.
The iconic Phillip Island Circuit has featured on the WorldSBK calendar every year since 1990, aside from 1993 and last year due to the pandemic and has hosted the highest number of WorldSBK races (61 races). Phillip Island is now back on the calendar for 2022 and the whole WorldSBK paddock looks forward to returning to Australia for what promises to be a thrilling season finale. It will be the fourth time in the Championship’s 35-year history that Phillip Island welcome the season finale; the last time being in 1996. Beyond 2022, it is expected that the Australian Round will go back to its traditional slot in the calendar as the season opener.
Moto2: Aldeguer Leads, Beaubier Top American During FP1 In Argentina
Moto3: Foggia Fastest In FP1 In Argentina
Roadracing World Young Guns 2022: Hayden Bicknese
Roadracing World started this exclusive special feature recognizing the most promising young road racers as an answer to pessimists who claimed America had no new, up-and-coming young racers. This edition of the Roadracing World Young Gun Awards marks the 26th consecutive year of showcasing an abundance of new talent.
Roadracing World Young Guns have won:
FIM MotoGP and FIM Superbike races and World Championships;
MotoAmerica and AMA Pro races and Championships, including 11 AMA Pro Superbike Championships;
A KTM RC Cup World Final race;
The Daytona 200 (11 times);
WERA National Endurance Championships and WERA National Challenge Championships;
ASRA/Formula USA Grand National and CCS National Championships;
AMA Road Racing Grand Championships and Horizon Awards;
USGPRU National Championships;
Many regional and local titles.
The competition has continually become more intense as more – and younger—racers with higher levels of accomplishment are nominated, and the level of achievement required to make the grade keeps getting tougher.
We’ve spent the last several months accepting nominations and evaluating road racers between the ages of 10 and 18 (as of the start of the 2022 season) who have, at a minimum, won Expert-level road races and/or Championships or had outstanding results as an Amateur/Novice. Most of the riders included here have done far more than the minimum.
The young riders recognized here are the most promising young road racers in North America. All have earned the title of Roadracing World Young Gun.
We will feature one Young Gun per day, presenting them in alphabetical order.
Hayden Bicknese
Age: 15.
Current home: Defiance, Missouri.
Current height/weight: 5’7”/130 pounds.
Current school grade level: 10th grade.
Began riding at age: 5 years.
First road race: 2020, Houston, Texas, CMRA, 500 Superbike Novice, 1st place.
Current racebikes: Kawasaki Ninja 400, Yamaha YZF-R3.
Current tuner/mechanic: Randy Bicknese (Father).
Primary race series: MotoAmerica Junior Cup, CMRA.
Top sponsors: Spears Racing, Bison Track, Blud Lubricants, Velocity Calibrations, CJR Performance, Arai Helmet, Dunlop, North Texas Superbikes, Schaefer Engineering.
Recent racing accomplishments: 2021 season, placed 12th in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (6 top-10 finishes, best race finish 7th – 3 times), 8 race wins and 18 podiums finishes with CMRA, 4 podium finishes with CVMA; 2020 season: won CMRA Overall Novice Championship, won 6 CMRA Novice Class Championships (won 29 races).
2022 racing goal: Finish in top five in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship with at least one podium finish.
Racing career goal: Race in a World Championship.
Racing hero: Nicky Hayden.
Favorite track: Circuit of The Americas.
Favorite hobby: Mountain biking.
If I wasn’t racing I would be…: Playing ice hockey.
April 2022
On the Front Cover: Brandon Paasch (96) rode a Triumph Street Triple RS 765 to victory in the 80th Daytona 200, giving the 20-year-old back-to-back wins on two different brands in America’s richest motorcycle road race. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology is THE definitive source for motorcycle racing, riding, and tech information.
Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine is available in print and digital formats. SUBSCRIBE NOW. Or call (909) 654-4779 to subscribe, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Log in HERE to read the April 2022 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology with your online subscription.
In This Issue:
FEATURES
Inside Info: Track-Only Ducati Panigale V4 SP2, Greenger x Honda
CRF-E2 Electric Mini, Indian FTR Championship Edition, and more…
Historic Racebike Illustrations: AMA Superbikes Of The 1980s
Quick Look: 2022 BMW M 1000 RR—Ultimate Evolution
26th Annual Roadracing World Young Gun Awards
MotoGP Analysis: Comparing 2022 MotoGP Racebikes
Racing History: When Two-Strokes Took Over The Daytona 200
Race Analysis: Interview With 2022 British Superbike Champion
Tarran Mackenzie
Hanging With: MotoAmerica CFO Richard Varner
RACING
MotoGP: Dark Horses Rise In Qatar And Indonesia
MotoAmerica: Paasch Wins 80th Daytona 200
Army Of Darkness Endurance 2021 Part 3: Gray Birds Win!
COLUMNS
Letters To The Editor: Honda Banners Shipped Around The World
10 Years Ago, April 2012: Riding Blake Young’s Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000
Superbike; Mat Oxley Asks “Is Casey Stoner Unbeatable?”;
Young Guns Featuring Jake Gagne And Garrett Gerloff
The Kids’ Page: : Adrian Sanchez
The Crash Page: Francesco Bagnaia Vs. Jorge Martin In Qatar
New Products: : Woodcraft Clip-Ons, Vance & Hines ECU
Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where & When To Ride
ASRA/CCS Newsletter
High-Performance Parts & Services
Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer: A Not-So-Perfect Daytona 200
And Now For Something Completely Different…
For your April Fool’s Day enjoyment…
Racing Chaplain Mark Merical and his daughter Makenzie Deckard recorded a song called Superbike Rider, which is based on the song Rough String Rider by Sons of the San Joaquin.
Click on the play button below to hear the song Superbike Rider. The lyrics appear below.
Superbike Rider
He’s the badass of the paddock, holding lightning in his hand,
Sitting on nitroglycerin he’s a fast and focused man
Of all the bikes he’s ridden, there’s one that stands apart,
It’s 1000ccs of dynamite, a bullet to the heart
It crouches in the factory tent, all gleaming and aglow
But don’t be fooled by the glitter because you can bet that show will go
(Chorus) Superbike rider, superbike rider
The class started in the States with a hellish four-stroke roar,
Men like Steve McLaughlin and the first champion Reg Pridmore
Each year brought evolution, factories can’t stand gettin’ beat,
Crews conspire to win, but please don’t use the word “cheat”
Superbike Rider…Muzzy and Yoshimura liked to stretch the rules…
Superbike riders crave acceleration, they need that hit of speed,
So the smaller classes hold no interest, a 600 won’t make your eyes bleed
While other racers play on scooters and wheelie on pit bikes
The Superbike rider studies data late into the night
Superbike rider, leathered man alone, Superbike rider, a racetrack for his home. Superbike rider…sweaty and hot and all fit rider…super dang hot rider…
It’s a grueling summer grind running from coast to coast and back
But Superbike riders are busy unlocking the secrets of the track
They don’t brag or chat or gossip, there’s no reason to flap their lips
Because lap times don’t drop by talking, you’ve got to let ‘er rip
Superbike rider, Leathered man alone, Superbike rider…
Superbike rider, superhot rider, rich and fit and sweaty and cute and fffast…take me to your motorhome, Superbike rider…
When it’s time to thrown down, there’s no-one more set and ready,
Than the Superbike rider who mimics old guys like Freddie and Eddie
The Monster girls love them, flirting and playing coy
They could date riders in the other classes but don’t want a little boy
Superbike rider… faces danger all alone,
Tucked in and hurtling toward the great unknown.
Superbike rider…you big handsome hunk of guts and brawn
Take me out for dinner and you can stay until the dawn.
Superbike rider….
Where To Ride In April: Track Days, Schools, And Races
The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States and Canada during April 2022.
Motorcycle track days, riding schools, and races are posted under the Event Calendar tab on the home page of this website, or you can access the Event Calendar for April 2022 directly by clicking HERE.
Once on the Event Calendar page, you can search for the event you are looking for by its date.
When you click on the event you want to attend you will find a link to the website and/or email address of the host organization, a link to the website of the host venue, the physical address of the host venue, a Google map to the host venue, and buttons to add the event and its information to your calendar application.
To have your motorcycle racing or riding event added to the Event Calendar on this website and published in the print edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine, submit your calendar and contact information via the contact page on this website or by clicking HERE.
Calendar listings are updated often.
4/1-2 California Superbike School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV
4/1-2 NorthWest Mini Moto & Endurance Challenge (Minis), Tri City Kart Club, Richland, WA
4/1-3 CMRA Series, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK
4/2 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD
4/2 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA
4/2-3 ASMA Series, Inde Motorsports Ranch, Willcox, AZ
4/2-3 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (West), Willows, CA
4/2-3 Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC
4/2-3 Evolve GT School and Track Days, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC
4/2-3 Midwest Track Day, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY
4/2-3 Motogladiator Series, NCBike, Garysburg, NC
4/2-3 PanAmerican Superbike Series, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL
4/2-3 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
4/2-3 Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Shenandoah), Summit Point, WV
4/2-3 Track Day Winner Track Days, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA
4/3 DRRO Track Days and Road Race School, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ
4/3 HER Track Day Track Days, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA
4/3-4 California Superbike School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV
4/3-5 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL
4/4 TrackDaz Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA
4/4-5 Yamaha Champions Riding School, MotorSports Ranch, Cresson, TX
4/4-7 Colin Edwards’ Texas Tornado Boot Camp (Dirt Track School), Montgomery, TX
4/6-7 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (POST Motorcycle Officer Update Course)
4/7-8 California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA
4/8 Cornerspeed School and Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC
4/8 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL
4/8-9 MRA New Rider School, High Plains Raceway (Full), Deer Trail, CO
4/8-10 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series/FIM MotoGP World Championship, North America Talent Cup, Circuit of The Americas, Austin, TX
4/9 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA
4/9-10 2 Wheels Track Days, Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA
4/9-10 AMA Sanctioned ASRA Team Challenge Series Presented by Michelin Tire/CCS Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series/CCS Florida Roadracing Championship Series/CCS Mid-Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series/CCS Southeast Roadracing Championship Series, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC
4/9-10 Apex Assassins Track Days, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV
4/9-10 California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA
4/9-10 Central Illinois Mini Moto Track Days (Minis), Mid State Kart Club, Dawson, IL
4/9-10 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV
4/9-10 JP43 Training School, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
4/9-10 Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (West), Willows, CA
4/9-10 Racers Edge Private Coaching Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
4/9-10 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Camp)
4/9-10 SoCal Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
4/9-10 Sportbike Track Time, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL
4/9-10 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA
4/9-11 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL
4/10 Florida Trackdays, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL
4/10 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL
4/10 XCEL Trackdays Track Days, Arizona Motorsports Park (CCW), Litchfield Park, AZ
4/11 Carters@theTrack Track Days, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA
4/11 Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA
4/11-14 Colin Edwards’ Texas Tornado Boot Camp (Dirt Track School), Montgomery, TX
4/13 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Practice and Skill Reinforcement Day)
4/13-14 Racers Edge Private Track Days and Private Coaching Days Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
4/15 Apex Assassins Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
4/15 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Learn To Ride Off Road)
4/15 Sportbike Track Time, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL
4/15-16 American Supercamp (Dirt Track School), Springfield, IL
4/15-16 Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA
4/15-16 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA
4/15-16 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ
4/15-16 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA
4/16 Apex Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (West), Grantsville, UT
4/16 Aprilia Racers Days Track Day/Demo Program, Circuit of The Americas, Austin, TX
4/16 DRRO Track Days and Road Race School, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ
4/16 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Off-Road Challenge Course)
4/16 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
4/16 Southeast Mini Moto Series (Minis), Lamar County Speedway, Barnesville, GA
4/16 Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (West), Grantsville, UT
4/16 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Racing Series, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE
4/16 UtahSBA New Racer Certification (School), Utah Motorsports Campus (West), Grantsville, UT
4/16-17 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA
4/16-17 CVMA 2021-2022 Winter Series, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
4/16-17 HART Rider Training/Motorcycle Lapping Days, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK
4/16-17 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Track Days, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE
4/16-17 WERA National Challenge Co-Sanctioned by AMA/WERA Sportsman Series Mid-Central Region, WERA Sportsman Series Southeast Region, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL
4/17 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
4/17-18 American Supercamp (Dirt Track School), Springfield, IL
4/18 Evolve GT School and Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA
4/18 Fun Track Dayz, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA
4/18-19 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA
4/19-20 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (POST Motorcycle Officer Update Course)
4/20-21 JP43 Training School, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
4/21 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY
4/21-22 CLASS Motorcycle School with 3x AMA Superbike Champion Reg Pridmore, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA
4/22 2 Wheels Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
4/22 AHRMA Academy of Roadracing & Track Days, High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail, CO
4/22 Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR
4/22 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ
4/22-23 Evolve GT School and Track Days, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC
4/22-24 AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail, CO
4/22-24 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA
4/22-24 OMRRA Series, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR
4/23 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series (Flat Track), I-70 Half-Mile, I-70 Motorsports Park, Odessa, MO
4/23 Classic Track Day, Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA
4/23 Learning Curves Racing/Riding School, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL
4/23 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD
4/23-24 AFM Series, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA
4/23-24 AMA Sanctioned ASRA Championship Series Presented by Pirelli Tire/CCS Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series/ CCS Mid-Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ
4/23-24 California Superbike School, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA
4/23-24 CCS Mid-West Roadracing Championship Series, Autobahn Country Club (North), Joliet, IL
4/23-24 Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC
4/23-24 Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club Track Days & School, Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA
4/23-24 N2 Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA
4/23-24 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Fun Camp)
4/23-24 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MSR Houston (2.4-mile), Angleton, TX
4/23-24 Texas Mini Grand Prix Series (Minis), Gulf Coast Kartway, Katy, TX
4/23-24 TrackXperience Track Days, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA
4/23-25 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL
4/24 DRRO Track Days And Road Race School, The Podium Club at Attesa, Casa Grande, AZ
4/24 Florida Trackdays, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL
4/24 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL
4/24 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
4/24 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA
4/24 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA
4/24-25 HardNoX Track Dayz (Canada), Area 27, Oliver, BC
4/25 Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA
4/25-26 California Superbike School, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA
4/27 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
4/28-29 South Florida MiniGP Rider Development Days (400cc and under motorcycles), Jennings GP, Jennings, FL
4/29 3:16 Trackdays/America Superbike Camp, MSR Houston, Angleton, TX
4/29 AHRMA Academy of Roadracing & Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA
4/29 Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
4/29 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Private Training Day)
4/29 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ
4/29-30 American Supercamp (Dirt Track School), Gainesville, GA
4/29-30 Yamaha Champions Riding School, NCBike, Garysburg, NC
4/29-5/1 AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA
4/30 Central Illinois Mini Moto Series (Minis), Mid State Kart Club, Mechanicsburg, IL
4/30 NJminiGP Track Days (Minis), New Jersey Motorsports Park (Liberator), Millville, NJ
4/30 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA
4/30 South Florida MiniGP Rider Development Days (Minis), Gainesville Raceway, Gainesville, FL
4/30-5/1 CCS Florida Championship Roadracing Series, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL
4/30-5/1 CMRA Series, MSR Houston, Angleton, TX
4/30-5/1 Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC
4/30-5/1 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA
4/30-5/1 Midwest Track Day, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY
4/30-5/1 N2 Track Days, NCBike, Garysburg, NC
4/30-5/1 NEMRR Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
4/30-5/1 NJminiGP Series (Minis), New Jersey Motorsports Park (Liberator), Millville, NJ
4/30-5/1 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
4/30-5/1 South Florida MiniGP Series (Minis), Gainesville Raceway, Gainesville, FL
4/30-5/1 Sportbike Track Time, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI
4/30-5/1 Track Day Winner Track Days, NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, LA
Pirelli Launches #PirelliNation Road Race Program
Pirelli Announces 2022 #PirelliNation Road Race Community Program
Submit Your Application by April 15 for the Opportunity to Join Pirelli’s Road Racing Community
ROME, Ga. (April 1, 2022) – Pirelli Tire North America is pleased to announce the launch of its new #pirellination road race community for the 2022 racing season. As the official tire of the MOTUL FIM World Superbike Championship, Pirelli and its DIABLO™ Superbike lineup is the go-to tire by racers around the world. Pirelli remains dedicated to the grassroots part of the sport, continuing with its motto “we sell what we race, we race what we sell”, and all riders may purchase the same race compound tires found on the bikes of their favorite professional riders and World Champions like Jonathan Rea and Toprak Razgatlioglu.
The road race community program will ensure racers are the first to know about the latest brand news, be notified of Pirelli’s newest products, receive updates on national marketing opportunities within the brand, and be given access to technical advice and service at select races. Pirelli’s team will also be identifying and selecting several candidates who will have the opportunity to purchase race compound tires at preferred pricing and provided with Pirelli team-branded gear. Residents of the United States and Canada are eligible for the program.
“Pirelli is extremely excited about building up its racer community with the all-new #PirelliNation program,” said Oscar Solis, road race manager, Pirelli. “Everything we do from the very top as a brand, including product development with World and National Championship racers, trickles down to the local, club level racer. Our goal remains to provide the everyday rider and racer with access to the latest technology and the very best products available on the market. With this new community, it will allow us to strengthen our bond with those racers, educate them on our products, and provide them with the knowledge and ingredients needed to succeed.”
Pirelli’s high-performance DIABLO Superbike lineup offers several different compounds including SC1, SC2, and SC3 on the front and SCX, SC0, SC1, SC2, and SC3 on the rear. View the complete range of DIABLO Superbike tires on the Pirelli website.
CLICK HERE to submit your application for the 2022 #pirellination program. All applications must be submitted no later than April 15, 2022.
MRA Does Deal With AirMedCare Network
The Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) proudly announces a full collaboration and partnership with the AirMedCare Network. The AirMedCare Network is an emergency medical assistance provider specializing in emergency helicopter transportation. With the remote and rural locations of many of the racing venues in Colorado, the MRA has had to be creative in finding new ways of bringing value and safety to its events. A collaboration with AMCN checks the ‘safety card’ in a new way for the club and can add a layer of security for those participants that want to pursue the idea of being ‘extra’ insured against a significant potential expense. The AMCN is in turn partnered with over 35 individual emergency helicopter service agencies across the nation that help to ensure their prime mission of immediate air lift response to emergency situations. The goal of this relationship is to help facilitate and provide group level pricing and the availability of air transport insurance for all motorcycling enthusiasts, club members, racing competitors, crews and visitors that wish to explore the option via the MRA group registration.
World Endurance: Bradley Smith Joins MOTO AIN Team For Le Mans
Smith brings more MotoGP pedigree to EWC as MOTO AIN’s determination is rewarded
*Yamaha-powered privateer team announces Bradley Smith for 24 Heures Motos bid
*Italian Corti and young French talent Perolami complete line-up for EWC opener
*Team boss Chapuis: “We have a very good trio of riders”
MOTO AIN is ready to race on in the FIM Endurance World Championship after securing a top trio of riders for the 2022 season-opening 24 Heures Motos led by former MotoGP racer Bradley Smith.
Briton Smith, who has never previously competed in an EWC day and night race, joins French promise Corentin Perolari and experienced Italian Claudio Corti in MOTO AIN’s new-look Formula EWC line-up.
The announcement, made following the Pre-Test for next month’s 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans this week, marks the end of a tough period for the French team, which stepped up to the EWC’s headlining category last season.
Pierre Chapuis, the MOTO AIN Team Director, explained: “Each year I try to progress. Last season we managed to pass the milestone of the EWC category with great results, including a second place at the Bol d’Or. But the EWC category is much more demanding than the Superstock category.
“This winter, everything was very, very complicated, the worst off-season since the creation of the team. But, fortunately, several members of the team supported me to continue the project in 2022 and partners such as Yamaha, Dafy and Ipone have also responded. I am really happy to have overcome all the obstacles to be on the starting line.”
Chapuis continued: “We have a very good trio of riders for the 24 Heures Motos. In the first tests the three riders lapped in the same second and all have a good rhythm. This allows us to develop the bike settings for all three riders at the same time. It’s very positive.
“We remain on the proven basis of the Yamaha R1 of last year. We know that we are lacking in pure performance, but with our limited resources as a private team, we have to make choices, and I prefer to bet on our strengths, which are consistency and reliability. We can’t wait to see what it can do on the track.”
EWC rookie Smith ready to do something “crazy”
Bradley Smith, a podium finisher in all four classes of Grand Prix motorcycle racing, won the EWC-counting Suzuka 8 Hours for Yamaha in 2015. A three-time winner in the 125cc World Championship, Smith has raced extensively on the Bugatti Circuit at Le Mans.
“I’ve been racing from a young age and for the past two decades, I‘ve been focused on reaching MotoGP, which is the ultimate racing championship,” said Smith, 31. “I am pretty happy with what I have achieved, but as a true lover of motorcycle racing, I also look around for other competitions. The 24 Heures Motos is one of the most famous endurance races around the world and the idea of racing for 24 hours non-stop seems to be a bit crazy if I’m honest. Last winter, when Pierre presented this opportunity to race at Le Mans, it caught my curiosity and I thought, ‘why not’? We have done several tests in Spain and the lap times were encouraging. The technical base of the Yamaha R1 is good, even if we miss some factory parts compared to our rivals. Fortunately, I’ve found some room in my diary, and I’m excited for this challenge. I’m sure it will be tough but also nice to experience the event for the first time. Even if I already know the track from racing in the French Grand Prix, everything else is going to be new for me.”
Corti set to achieve long-term aim with MOTO AIN
Like Bradley Smith, Claudio Corti has considerable experience at Grand Prix level having competed in Moto2 and MotoGP. While the 24 Heures Motos is an unknown quantity for the 34-year-old Italian, it’s a race he’s wanted to contest for a number of years.
“The 24 Heures Motos is such an iconic motorcycle event,” Corti said. “It has always been on my rider bucket list. Every rider should experience that, at least once in their lifetime and this is why I am very excited to race here. MOTO AIN is one of the best private teams, just behind the factory teams. It has provided a very competitive package for me. The R1 is reliable and safe. Even, if they are all volunteers, each member of the team is really committed to racing. I think we will be able to compete against the other private teams and not so far behind the factory one. As a team we will do our very best.”
Perolari continues MOTO AIN adventure
French talent Corentin Perolari, 23, is no stranger to MOTO AIN having contested last October’s 6 Hours of Most. He’s relishing the opportunity to work with two experienced riders. “I joined MOTO AIN for the last event of the 2021 season. The team was impressive with two ex-MotoGP riders, Randy de Puniet and Loris Baz. For 2022, it seemed difficult to do better and it is always complicated for a private team to bring in world-class endurance riders. You have to face refusals, find slots in the agendas, make compromises but never lose sight of your goal. Again, Pierre has taken up this challenge. As a rider, I appreciate this approach. I’m really happy to welcome Claudio and Bradley. They are experienced, fast and proven but they will have to discover 24-hour endurance racing, including riding at night, which is the great unknown. But we can’t wait to see what we can do on the Bugatti Circuit.”
While Corti and Perolari will race with MOTO AIN for the full EWC season, Smith’s agreement is currently for the 24 Heures Motos due to other scheduled commitments.
WorldSBK: Phillip Island Confirmed As Host Of 2022 Season Finale
Calendar update: Date confirmed for the 2022 season finale in Phillip Island
WorldSBK returns to Australia for its final round from the 18th to the 20th of November
The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit will host the 12th and final round of the 2022 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship; with WorldSBK and WorldSSP taking to the track from the 18th to the 20th of November. The 2022 season will conclude with the only double header of the year, as the Australian Round will take place just one week after the Indonesian Round. It will be the first time since 2010 that the WorldSBK season has finished with back-to-back rounds, and the 11th time in the Championship’s history.
The iconic Phillip Island Circuit has featured on the WorldSBK calendar every year since 1990, aside from 1993 and last year due to the pandemic and has hosted the highest number of WorldSBK races (61 races). Phillip Island is now back on the calendar for 2022 and the whole WorldSBK paddock looks forward to returning to Australia for what promises to be a thrilling season finale. It will be the fourth time in the Championship’s 35-year history that Phillip Island welcome the season finale; the last time being in 1996. Beyond 2022, it is expected that the Australian Round will go back to its traditional slot in the calendar as the season opener.