Challenge

Aprilia Racing renews the challenge at Sachsenring

July 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

ON TRACK, IN GERMANY, MARCO BEZZECCHI AND LORENZO SAVADORI Aprilia Racing is ready to take on the eleventh round of the season at the Sachsenring Circuit with renewed momentum, following an excellent weekend in Assen […]

420 kilometers timed special Dakar Rally stage 11 delivered huge challenge to all competitors

January 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has completed stage 11 of the 2024 Dakar Rally as fifth-fastest. Less than three minutes behind, Kevin Benavides brought his KTM 450 RALLY home in seventh. With one day of the event […]

Inspiration Friday: Ducati Dirty Dozen Challenge

October 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Each trail in the Dirty Dozen Challenge event presents a unique set of obstacles with ever-changing conditions. From grueling rocky climbs, river crossings, to steep descents, prepare for a thrilling adventure across some of America’s […]

New York 24hr Ironman Challenge Odessa Winners

July 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Dussault Wins 24hr Ironman on Beta 390 Last weekend Beta support rider Brian Dussault raced the Northeast 24-Hour Challenge in New York. Dussault had aspired to solo this 24-hour race for many years and this […]

News

The unique challenge of a brand new MXGP circuit

July 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Celebrates 100th Grand Prix Start with Dominant Double Race Win in Lombok Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts celebrated a milestone 100th Grand Prix start with a dominant 1-1 finish at the 11th […]

Teutschenthal circuit notorious for rough and rutted terrain a formidable challenge

June 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Benistant Adds Sixth Podium Finish to MX2 Title Campaign in Germany Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant added a sixth podium finish to his MX2 title campaign after finishing third overall at the ninth […]

Latvia Looms as MX2 Championship Challenge Builds

June 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

An exciting weekend awaits the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams as they enter the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Kegums, Latvia, eager to carry the momentum from their […]

MXGP & MX2 Riders Ready to Challenge Top Step in Trentino

April 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

With fond memories of previous victories in Trentino and a recent triumph in Switzerland, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are eagerly awaiting the fourth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship […]

Australia: Final WorldSBK challenge and most difficult

November 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Phillip Island circuit, south of Melbourne, is one of the toughest and most demanding on tyres due to its particular layout TYRE OPTIONS FOR THIS CIRCUIT The located on the island of […]

Thai Grand Prix proved to be difficult challenge for Yamaha MotoGP

October 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Tricky Thai Grand Prix for Championship Leader Quartararo Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo endured a challenging Thai Grand Prix this weekend, crossing the line to finish 17th at the Chang International Circuit. The Thai […]

Unprecedented Starting Grid for Exciting WDW2022 Challenge

June 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

A unique race starring the Ducati team riders in MotoGP, Superbike and Supersport that will ignite the passion of the Ducatisti on Saturday, July 23 at World Ducati Week 2022 On Friday, July 22 two […]

Indianapolis tough challenge being very soft and rutted Supercross 250SX

March 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Kyle Chisholm made forward strides in his second outing with the team, finishing seventh last night in challenging conditions at the Indianapolis Supercross. The top-10 finish gives the fill-in rider […]

2022 Moto3 CHALLENGE

March 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles will enter its third Grand Prix year as a prominent member of the Moto3 world championship and with high expectations as part of the alignment with the Sterilgarda Max Racing Team. The Grand […]

Quiz Challenge Top MotoGP vs EWC riders competition

January 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 20. What do you get when you put four of Suzuki’s top MotoGP and EWC riders together for a quiz competition? Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Joan Mir and Alex Rins […]

2021 Rallye du Maroc Sandstorm proved to be real challenge for riders

October 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has completed his first full stage riding the new 2022 FR 450 Rally in a solid ninth place. A navigation error while running in fourth dropped teammate Skyler […]

Razgatlıoğlu Denied Victory Challenge as Locatelli Salvages 12th in Wet Barcelona Race

September 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Denied Victory Challenge as Locatelli Salvages 12th in Wet Barcelona Race 1 It was a race to forget for Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli as rain and misfortune […]

Long choppy ruts challenge racers at Unadilla

August 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Justin Cooper took the 250MX Moto 1 win in front of the home crowd at yesterday’s Unadilla National but ultimately finished second overall after a tough second moto in fourth. […]

Challenge for Ducati on Narrow Portimão Track with MotoGP Engine Power

November 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Portuguese GP. Andrea Dovizioso ends with the seventh-fastest time the first day of free practices at Portimão. Nineteenth Danilo Petrucci. Andrea Dovizioso sets the seventh fastest time overall at the end of the first day […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson’s Let’s Ride Weekly Prizes

July 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson‘s Let’s Ride Weekly Prizes Give-a-way Contest is a breath of fresh air in our crazy world. It’s simple: enter, ride, win prizes weekly, including a custom Sturgis 2020 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S!! Demo a […]

Double Top Five for the bLU cRU at Difficult Magny-Cours Weekend

October 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge riders, Andy Verdoïa and Galang Hendra Pratama, overcame difficult conditions at Magny-Cours to finish the penultimate round of the 2019 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship inside the top five. With rain disrupting […]

Honda Endurance Racing ready for Suzuka 8 Hours challenge

July 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Honda Endurance Racing team, with its Endurance specialists Sébastien Gimbert, Randy de Puniet and Yonny Hernandez, is ready for the 2018/2019 FIM Endurance World Championship’s Grand Finale at the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours event […]

Yamaha Riders Revved up and Ready for Imola Challenge

May 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK teams return to action this weekend at the historic Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, the venue for Round 5 of the 2019 FIM […]

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge Riders for 2019 Announced

December 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce the names of the six riders selected to contest the 2019 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge, which will be fought out over the 9 rounds of the FIM […]

Zarco and Syahrin Prepared for Demanding Italian Challenge

May 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo lands in Italy impatiently this weekend for the sixth round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship. Following his fabulous pole position in front of his home crowd, an unlucky end […]