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15-YEAR-OLD ROOKIE FROM KENTUCKY WIN TWINS CUP TITLE

September 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

ALESSANDRO DI MARIO IS 2024 MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP CHAMPION ON HIS RODIO RACING — POWERED BY ROBEM ENGINEERING APRILIA RS 660 THE 15-YEAR-OLD ROOKIE FROM KENTUCKY CLAIMS POLE, WINS TWO RACES TO CLINCH APRILIA’S SECOND […]

R3 bLU cRU World Cup rookie Alessandro Di Persio has been living a double life

July 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup rookie Alessandro Di Persio has been living a double life for several years now. His intense focus on racing and love for motorcycles are clear for all to […]

ROOKIE CASEY COCHRAN STARS WITH SPRING CREEK 250MX PODIUM

July 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Teenage rookie Casey Cochran has claimed a spectacular first-career podium finish at the Spring Creek National, leading the majority of 250MX Moto 2 this afternoon on his way to a P2 finish, which resulted in […]

Teenage rookie Cochran stopped the clocks at RedBud National!

July 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

All three Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders took season-best finishes at the RedBud National, marking Round 6 of the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Malcolm Stewart charged to sixth and Christian Craig 10th in […]

Brazilian rookie Mario Salles takes first pole position in R3 bLU cRU World Cup at TT Circuit Assen

April 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Brazilian rookie Mario Salles took his first pole position in the R3 bLU cRU World Cup on Friday at the TT Circuit Assen despite a crash and extremely difficult track conditions. FP was held in […]

Surgery unfortunately disrupting Rookie campaign in 2024 AMA Supercross Championship

February 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing recruit Guillem Farres sustained a broken femur in a crash while training in Florida on Tuesday, requiring surgery and unfortunately disrupting his rookie campaign in the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship. […]

Nicolò Bulega makes Superbike history with first Pole Position and Winning Race as rookie

February 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Perfect Saturday for Bulega with pole position and victory on his WorldSBK debut. Bautista crashes after a great recovery but keeps charging to take one point. At the iconic Phillip Island circuit in Australia, Nicolò […]

Mixed day at Round 5 of 2024 AMA Supercross Championship Detroit

February 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing experienced a mixed day at Round 5 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship in Detroit, with 450SX contenders Malcolm Stewart and Christian Craig racing to P11 and P13 results, while 250SX East Class […]

Inspiration Friday: RACE. REST. REPEAT.

January 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

This is not a track day. This is not by-the-numbers coaching. This is speed; 2024 KTM style. 3 EVENTS, 3 WORLD CLASS CIRCUITS, 3 LEVELS and MotoGP legends and former Grand Prix winners will be […]

17-year-old from Sevilla to bring more Moto3 supremacy for KTM

September 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Ajo have already walked the top of the Moto3 podium on more than one occasion in 2023 to-date and are targeting more distinction next year with a KTM GP Academy rider roster […]

Rookie Captures First Career Moto Sweep in Pro Motocross Championship

July 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

WASHOUGAL, Wash. (July 22, 2023) – The 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, made its final appearance on the West Coast on Saturday with its annual visit to the Pacific Northwest and the scenic […]

Perfect Halfway Through 2023 Pro Motocross Championship at Southwick

July 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

SOUTHWICK, Mass. (July 8, 2023) – The 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, reached its halfway point on Saturday with its annual foray to the motocross hotbed of New England. The 42nd running of […]

LEARNING PROCESS AS A SUPERCROSS ROOKIE’S FIRST RACE

April 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Throw in everything from soft and wet conditions in the morning, to hard to dry in the afternoon of the unusual day race, and Nashville provided plenty of opportunities for an exceptional educational experience for Rockstar Energy […]

ROOKIE BREAKS THROUGH WITH FIRST TOP TEN SUPERCROSS FINISH

April 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

With the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team’s full attention focused on 250 rookie Talon Hawkins and his FC250, they arrived looking for a solid weekend. With the expansive infield area at the Atlanta Motor […]

This week’s Supercross action in Indianapolis among toughest this season

March 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Conditions for this week’s action in Indianapolis were among the toughest seen this season, with a rut-filled soft terrain challenge awaiting the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team. 450MX Christian Craig has been consistent […]

Back-to-Back Pole Positions For Ducati at Daytona 200

March 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Herrin banks an early flyer to take P1 in the 2023 Daytona 200 Time Attack Sunnyvale, Calif., March 10, 2023 – Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York) put his number one Ducati Panigale V2 […]

Opening round of 2023 WorldSSP in style

February 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Strong Performance from Manzi to End Phillip Island Test in P2 Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Stefano Manzi prepared for the opening round of the 2023 Supersport World Championship in style by ending the […]

Brilliant 2022 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship for Ducati

September 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Danilo Petrucci Finishes a Brilliant Second in 2022 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship In his rookie MotoAmerica season, Danilo Petrucci does himself and Ducati proud Sunnyvale, Calif., September 25, 2022 – Star rookie Danilo Petrucci (Warhorse HSBK Racing […]

Binder barrels through the San Marino MotoGP pack once more

September 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

San Marino and another Italian audience for 2022 MotoGP witnessed Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder steer the KTM RC16 to 8th position under clear blue skies at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli […]

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship at Unadilla National New Berlin

August 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis will make his long-awaited return to the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship this weekend at the Unadilla National in New Berlin, New York. Returning with the 250 team […]

MOTO2 PODIUM SUCCESS FOR FERNANDEZ AT CATALAN GRAND PRIX

June 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

For the third Grand Prix in a row the KTM GP Academy was able to celebrate Moto2 podium presence as Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Augusto Fernandez fought to 3rd place at a sweltering Circuit de […]

Rookie Sensation Renaux Secures Maiden MXGP Win

May 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux was nothing short of sensational at the ninth round of 19 in the FIM Motocross World Championship in Madrid, Spain. The recently turned 22-year-old Frenchman stormed to two […]

MotoGP 2022 – Round 08 of 20 Mugello Italy – Qualification

May 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Miguel Oliveira and Brad Binder will start the eighth round of 2022 MotoGP from 15th and 16th positions and the fifth/sixth rows of the grid at Mugello. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing riders endured […]

More speed at the Circuit of the Americas MotoGP

April 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 12. Richie Escalante: GSX-R1000R – 5-7 Jake Lewis: GSX-R1000R – 6-6 Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer’s Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki Superbike effort found more speed on Sunday […]

Rookie Sensation Renaux Returns to Podium in Italy

April 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux struck back at the fifth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Pietramurata, Italy. The rookie bounced back from a challenging Portuguese Grand Prix a week ago […]

Dramatic victory in a race-long WorldSSP battle MotorLand Aragón

April 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

World Supersport rookie Lorenzo Baldassarri and 2021 WorldSSP Champion Dominique Aegerter took a win apiece in two stunning displays as the 2022 season commenced at MotorLand Aragón. Taking a dramatic victory in a race-long […]

MotoGP 2022 – Round 02 of 21 Mandalika (INDONESIA) – RACE

March 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Deniz Öncü 5th in Moto3 Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Augusto Fernandez rushes to 5th in Moto2™ Moto3 rookie Daniel Holgado takes promising 9th Moto3 Three KTM RC4s lined up in the […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team confirms rookie will fill-in for team

September 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team has confirmed that rookie Joshua Varize will fill-in for the team’s 250MX efforts, alongside team rider RJ Hampshire, at the last two rounds of the 2021 AMA Pro […]

Moto3 PODIUM FOR FENATI AFTER TRICKY AND DAMP STYRIAN GRAND PRIX

August 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Sterilgarda Max Racing Team resumed speed with Fenati holding fourth in the Moto3 standings and with rookie Adrian Fernandez keen to continue his Grand Prix education and obtain further championship points. The Austrian affair […]

AMA Motocross Washougal Washington career-best pro finish

July 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 27. Dilan Schwartz: RM-Z250 – 13-6 Max Anstie: RM-Z450 – 7-12 Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 13-15 Suzuki Rookie Dilan Schwartz turned in his career-best pro finish with a top-10 […]

Early-lap pileup challenges at Spring Creek Motocross Millville Minnesota

July 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 19. Max Anstie: RM-Z450 – 9-11 Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 14-12 Dilan Schwartz: RM-Z250 – 13-11 Suzuki racers all battled inside the top 10 in both classes during round […]

Career-best from Suzuki at 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Series Mount Morris

June 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 22. Dilan Schwartz : RM-Z250 – 6th Rookie Dilan Schwartz put his BarX/ Chaparral/ ECSTAR Suzuki RM-Z250 into the top 10 and earning a career-best sixth-place finish in moto […]

Start of the 450MX 2021 Pro Motocross season

May 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing 450 team is ready to battle for top honors at the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship season opener this Saturday, May 29, at the Fox Raceway in Pala, California. […]

Great end to the AMA supercross season at Utah Final

May 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 3. Max Anstie: Suzuki RM-Z450 – 12th The 2021 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross series wrapped up its 17-round season inside Rice-Eccles Stadium in Utah where Twisted Tea/ […]

Salt Lake City Career-best finish in the AMA SX450 class

April 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Malcolm Stewart rode a great race to earn a career-best finish in the 450 class, crossing the line third at last night’s penultimate round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross […]

Young rookie didn’t panic at Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX West Championship Atlanta

April 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Nate Thrasher returned to the top step of the podium last night at the final round of the tripleheader at Atlanta Motor Speedway, repeating last Saturday’s LCQ victory en route […]

Suzuki rookie holeshot at Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship in Orlando

February 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 22. Max Anstie made his 2021 Supercross debut at the weekend’s eighth-round Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship in Orlando, Florida with a points-scoring ride aboard his Twisted […]

BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team kicks off its rookie season in the FIM EWC with the Bol d’Or

September 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. Things are getting serious for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team. The fledgling project kicks off its debut season in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) with a 24-hour classic, the Bol […]

UPHILL BATTLE AWAITS RINS AND MIR AFTER DIFFICULT SATURDAY

June 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 1. Alex Rins: 13th – 1:46.539 Joan Mir: 20th – 1:47.519 • Alex Rins narrowly misses out in Q1. • Joan Mir getting to grips with Mugello ahead of […]

TOP-5 FOR DECOTIS AND SUZUKI AT HOUSTON SX

April 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 1. Jimmy Decotis [250 Class, 5th Place] Justin Hill [450 Class, 11th Place] The JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team was in Houston, Texas this weekend for round 13 […]

Lowes Storms to Race 1 Podium in Thailand

March 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Alex Lowes, charged his way to third place and his first podium finish of the 2019 season in a closely fought WorldSBK encounter, run over 20-laps at the Chang International Circuit […]

Rookie Plessinger Scores Career-Best Supercross Finish at Atlanta

March 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

As the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series hit the halfway mark Saturday night at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, rookie Aaron Plessinger crossed the line in fifth for a career-best finish in the 450SX […]

Cluzel Leads the Yamaha Charge to Top the Timesheet in Portimão

January 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was Jules Cluzel who fired the opening shots in what promises to be an intriguing battle for the 2019 Supersport World Championship title, as the GMT94 Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team rider posted the fastest time […]

Two Top 10s For Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team At Anaheim 2

January 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team overcame difficult conditions to finish in the top 10 at the first round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Triple Crown. Rookie Aaron Plessinger continued to make progress […]

Zarco shows huge determination in Germany – Syahrin impressively reclaims rookie lead

July 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 star Johann Zarco displayed a resolute race performance today for the eighth round of the MotoGP Championship season at the Sachsenring. Following a tough Qualifying the Frenchman had to start from 14thon […]

Zarco Primed for Mugello Battle from Third Row – Syahrin Equals Best Qualifying Performance

June 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider Johann Zarco initiated the second day of action at the Italian GP this morning with a superb improvement of 1.409 seconds from the first to the third Free Practice to comfortably […]

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 […]

Supreme Zarco Snatches First Podium in 2018 – Syahrin Powers to Remarkable Ninth in Argentina

April 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Both Monster Yamaha Tech3 riders delivered an incredible performance on race day at the Termas de Río Hondo Circuit, taking home phenomenal results. Johann Zarco came off the line well to fight inside the leading […]

AMA Pro Flat Track Rookie Class of ’79 and Friends To Raffle 2018 Indian Scout Bobber to Raise Money to Aid and Support Injured Flat Track Racers

March 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, IL (March 28, 2018) – AMA Pro Flat Track Rookie Class of ’79 and Friends, a non-profit charity created to aid injured flat track racers, today announced the raffle of a 2018 Indian Scout […]

Febvre Tied For Third in Spain

March 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

In front of an extremely energetic Spanish crowd at the Red Sand MX track, located in the region of Valencia, Spain, round three of the MXGP World Championship saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain […]