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YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL FOCUSES ON CHAMPIONSHIP WIN AT BOL D’OR

September 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL FOCUSES ON CHAMPIONSHIP WIN AT BOL D’OR Yoshimura SERT Motul heads to the Bol d’Or, the final round of the 2024 FIM World Endurance Championship at the Paul Ricard Circuit, near Marseille […]

WorldSBK amazing level of the championship improving race by race

August 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The stunning Autódromo Internacional do Algarve was the venue for the seventh round of the 2024 Superbike World Championship this weekend. With temperatures soaring, organisers had opted for a later race schedule which saw the […]

Instant classic of the 53-year championship Hangtown Motocross Classic

June 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. (June 1, 2024) – The second round of the 2024 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, traveled to Northern California, in the shadow of the state capital of Sacramento, for the landmark […]

Indian Motorcycle Factory Rider Troy Herfoss Overtakes Championship at Road Atlanta

April 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Three-Time Australian Superbike Champion & King of the Baggers Rookie Troy Herfoss Secures Back-to-Back Wins in Atlanta Indian Challenger Sweeps Race 2 Podium, as Indian Motorcycle Factory Rider Tyler O’Hara Takes Second & Mad […]

BMW M Motorsport Global Ambassador 2024 to Race in SRO GT World Challenge Championship

February 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 26, 2024…BMW of North America, LLC announced today that Samantha Tan, the 26-year-old Asian-Canadian driver and co-owner of Samantha Tan (ST) Racing, will continue to support BMW M in 2024 […]

Indian Motorcycle Introduces Bar-banging Spirit of Unbridled Fearless Freedom Bike!

February 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Words like “Bar-banging” and “Spirit of Unbridled Fearless Freedom” don’t get thrown around a drinking bar in a rough town lightly. Them’s Fightin’ Words but thankfully Indian Motorcycle brings the action to the plate with […]

GetzenRodeo Victory completes championship clean sweep in 2023 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship season

November 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Six wins from six races! Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has claimed victory at GetzenRodeo to complete a championship clean sweep in his title-winning 2023 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship season. To the delight of […]

Return to top of championship table for Ducati at Mandalika

October 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia produces an amazing comeback to win the Indonesian GP at Mandalika and returns to the top of the points table, great race for Bastianini in P8 Francesco Bagnaia produced a brilliant performance in an […]

2023 MotoAmerica Superbike and Supersport Championship Round 7 Pittsburgh

August 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

2023 MotoAmerica Superbike and Supersport Championship Round 7 – Herrin and Forés Optimistic Following a Good First Day at PittRace Sunnyvale, Calif., August 18, 2023 — The Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC dynamic duo of […]

Inspiration Friday: 2023 AMD World Bike Building Championships

July 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Not much is more inspiring than a Custom Bike Building Championship or holding the winning $1.08 billion Powerball lottery ticket. While I don’t have the winning Powerball ticket to share, I can offer up not […]

Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés will compete in 2023 MotoAmerica Championship

December 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York Rider Lineup of Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés to Compete in 2023 MotoAmerica Championship Herrin, the reigning MotoAmerica Supersport champion, reunites with the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York […]

New asphalt unknown: WorldSBK Championship Mandalika

November 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

he resurfacing of the Mandalika circuit, which will host the penultimate round of the WorldSBK Championship this weekend, was completed a few days ago and the characteristics of the new asphalt are unknown […]

CALIFORNIA NATIVE INKS TWO-YEAR SUPERCROSS AND MOTOCROSS DEAL

October 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing is pleased to welcome Christian Craig to the team’s 450 lineup in both AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross Championship racing. Inking a two-year deal, the California native will remain […]

Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to Championship at NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway

October 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 4. Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki rider Eddie Krawiec raced into the semi-finals and jumped up three spots in the Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship standings at the […]

Extends Championship Lead with Emphatic MotoAmerica Victory

September 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Gagne Extends Championship Lead with Emphatic Race 1 Victory Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne stood on the top step of the podium for the 12th time this season, scoring a dominant win […]

Sim Racing: MotoGP eSport Global Series 2022 Championship

September 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Double podium for Piero Ricciuti, second in Race 1 and Race 2 of the fourth round of the MotoGP eSport Championship Piero Ricciuti scored two more podium finishes in the penultimate round of the MotoGP […]

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship

September 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 19. Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki riders Angelle Sampey and Eddie Krawiec opened their championship runs in the first round of the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP championship lead slashed

September 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Tough Aragon Weekend for Yamaha as Crutchlow Claims Points on Return Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGPs Fabio Quartararo had his championship lead slashed this weekend after unavoidable contact with a rival led to a lap one […]

Historic season of MX2 racing championship runner-up after breathtaking fight

September 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts ended a historic season of MX2 racing as the championship runner-up after a breathtaking fight to second overall at the 18th and final round of the series in […]

MotoAmerica championship effectively two-round battle

August 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Close quarters for Danilo Petrucci and Ducati in Pittsburgh A double podium closes the fight in the championship Sunnyvale, Calif., August 21, 2022 – Danilo Petrucci (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC) claimed a second and […]

Two Podium Pittsburgh International Race Complex Ducati Domination

August 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., August 21, 2022 – Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC) put one hand firmly on the 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship with a measured performance at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex, taking second place […]

Championship Gains with Perfect Saturday at Pitt Race MotoAmerica Superbike

August 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne made championship gains with his ninth victory of the season in a shortened MotoAmerica Superbike Race 1 at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex. His teammate Cameron Petersen […]

2022 MotoGP eSport Championship Ducati Team

May 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ducati is pleased to announce that Piero Ricciuti will defend the colours of the Ducati Lenovo™ eSport Team in the 2022 MotoGP eSport Championship. Born in Ancona (Italy) on November 25, 2003, Piero is one […]

Embraced the win at VIRginia International Raceway

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Herrin Takes The Race Two Win at VIR to Extend His Supersport Lead From Fourth to First, Josh Herrin Continues His Lead Aboard the Panigale V2 Sunnyvale, Calif., May 22, 2022 – Josh Herrin didn’t […]

Danilo Petrucci Podium’s at VIR During Sweltering Weekend in Virginia

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., May 22, 2022 – Danilo Petrucci (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC) rode through the sweltering temperatures at VIRginia International Raceway to grab some additional points and retain the MotAmerica Superbike lead.The effort was unstoppable […]

Enea Bastianini takes second MotoGP victory and is back leading the Championship

April 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller scored his first podium of the 2022 season at the Circuit of The Americas near Austin, Texas, where the Grand Prix of the Americas, the fourth round of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship, […]

WorldSBK championship extending contract with Yamaha for two more years

September 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following his impressive performances as a rookie in the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship, Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to confirm that Andrea Locatelli will remain on a Yamaha until at least the end of […]

Gagne Clinches MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at NJMP Tripleheader

September 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fresh N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne continues to raise the bar in the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, securing his first title in the premier class at the penultimate round at New Jersey Motorsports […]

Two-Man Wrecking Crew to Battle for Championship with Three Races Remaining

September 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. (September 6, 2021) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, carried out its 2021 American Flat Track (AFT) season with back-to-back wins during this weekend’s doubleheader at the Springfield Mile I […]

Yamaha Back into WorldSBK Riders Championship Lead

August 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Another new track welcomed the FIM Superbike World Championship and FIM Supersport World Championship paddock last weekend, to the Circuito de Navarra, where Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK’s Toprak Razgatlıoğlu regained the championship lead, as […]

Cooper Makes Championship Gains with Moto 2 Victory at RedBud

July 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Justin Cooper scored his second moto win of the season in yesterday’s Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 250MX Moto 2 to finish second overall at the RedBud National in Buchanan, Michigan. […]

Another bountiful trophy harvest at 2021 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship

June 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 14. Cameron Petersen: GSX-R1000R – 3-2 Bobby Fong: GSX-R1000R – 4-4 Jake Lewis: GSX-R1000 – Stock 1000 – 1st Suzuki Motor USA, LLC and Team Hammer reeled in another […]

Amazing Pole Position at Virginia MotoAmerica AMA/ FIM North American Road Racing Championship

May 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 23. Sean Dylan Kelly: GSX-R600 – 1st Cameron Petersen: GSX-R1000 – 5th Sam Lochoff: GSX-R600 – 8th Bobby Fong: GSX-R1000 – 12th Team Hammer’s Sean Dylan Kelly continued his […]

Officials take decision not to award Endurocross championship points

May 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The opening round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship was a memorable one for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing as Billy Bolt took the win at Extreme XL Lagares. In what proved to be […]

MOTORCYCLE RACING WEEKEND ACTION – February 6th

February 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 5. The first weekend of February sees Suzuki RM-Z riders back on track in America for Round 6 of the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship at Lucas […]

Riders under pressure at Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Indianapolis Round 5

February 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Aaron Plessinger finished fifth last night at the second round in Indianapolis, Round 5 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship; his best finish so far this season. Teammates Dylan […]

3-wins-in-a-row at Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East Championship

February 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Colt Nichols continued his win-streak with a strong performance at the second round in Indianapolis, stretching out his points lead to 11 in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East […]

Photo Finish at Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East Championship Indianapolis

February 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Colt Nichols scored his second-straight victory in dominant fashion Saturday night in Indianapolis to take over the points lead in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East Championship. His teammate […]

Suzuki fans celebrate Suzuki MotoGP Championship… in India!

January 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

FANS CELEBRATE SUZUKI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESS Team Suzuki Press Office – January 25. Suzuki fans in India celebrated Team Suzuki Ecstar’s World MotoGP™ Championship victory with a special commemorative ride-out in Gujarat yesterday. Long-time Suzuki […]

2021 SBK MotoAmerica Superbike Championship CALENDAR

December 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 23. The provisional calendar for the 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship has been announced today and will take place over 10 rounds starting on April 16-18th and running through until […]

Joan Mir Champion after 20 years since Kenny Roberts Jr MotoGP title

November 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 15. After a long wait of 20 years since the last title with Kenny Roberts Jr. in 2000, Joan Mir has brought the MotoGP World Championship title back to […]

MotoGP triple-header series which will close the 2020 championship

November 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 6. Combined practice times: Alex Rins: 6th – 1’33.157 (+ 0.629) Joan Mir: 10th – 1’33.405 (+ 0.882) MotoGP track action resumed today at Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia […]

2020 AMA EnduroCross Series kicked off its six-race championship on Friday

October 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The 2020 AMA EnduroCross Series kicked off its six-race championship on Friday at Glen Helen Raceway for night one of a double-header weekend in San Bernardino, California. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker went […]

Zach Osborne takes step closer toward earning his first-career 450MX Championship

October 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Zach Osborne took another step closer toward earning his first-career 450MX Championship on Saturday with a solid 4-2 performance for third overall at the penultimate round of the AMA […]

Seewer Banks Vital Championship Points at the Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna

September 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer narrowed the gap to the championship top-three after narrowly missing the podium at the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Faenza, Italy. The ‘91’ matched […]

Ducati takes the Championship lead at MotoGP Misano

September 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Dovizioso, seventh on the finish line in Misano, takes the Championship lead. Danilo Petrucci ends a difficult race in sixteenth position. Pecco Bagnaia, Pramac Racing Team Ducati rider, climbs on the rostrum thanks to […]

Sim Racing: Maximilian Günther wins first championship race in ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge

April 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW i Andretti Motorsport driver Maximilian Günther (GER) picked up from where he left off after the test round in the ‘ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge’ in today’s first championship race. Günther […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – FEBRUARY 15-16th

February 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 8. The third weekend of February continues with the seventh round of the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship in America with the JGRMX Yoshimura Suzuki Racing Team […]

INTRODUCING THE ITALIAN FMI APRILIA SPORT PRODUCTION CHAMPIONSHIP

November 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

APRILIA RACING TECHNOLOGY AT THE SERVICE OF FUN ON THE TRACK TO DISCOVER NEW ITALIAN TALENT WHO WILL BE THE CHAMPIONS OF TOMORROW Milan, 6 November 2019 – Introducing in 2020 the Italian FMI Aprilia Sport […]

Yamaha Stars Chasing Championship Medals at MXGP Season Finale

September 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory and Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP teams are set to travel halfway across the world for the 18th and final round of the MXGP and MX2 World Championships. The season […]

TOP-5 FINISHES FOR HUSQVARNA AT THE WASHOUGAL NATIONAL

July 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MOSIMAN SECURES FOURTH IN 250MX; ANDERSON ROUNDS OUT TOP-FIVE IN 450MX It was a solid day for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team, who captured a pair of top-five finishes on Saturday for Round […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING CLAIMS TWO TOP-FIVE FINISHES AT FOX RACEWAY

May 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

OSBORNE AND ANDERSON SWAP (4-5) FINISHES FOR FOURTH AND FIFTH OVERALL Round 2 of the 2019 AMA Pro Motocross Championship made its way back to Southern California on Saturday for the return of the Fox […]

Ducati Island to Offer Unprecedented Thrills at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca During World Superbike Championship Weekend

May 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Mountain View, Calif. May 23, 2019 – Motorcycle enthusiasts and racing fans alike have cause for celebration as Ducati North America today announced it will take over World Superbike (WSBK) weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca […]