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Returns to track at Aragón after convincing debut at Silverstone

June 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In the Aragón GP, the Moto2™ riders will continue the comparison between the soft rear solutions, the standard tyre and the development E0125, successfully introduced in the British GP · On the occasion of the Aragón Grand […]

Very high track temperatures and soft tires set new race record laps at Sepang International Circuit

November 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli soft rears for Vietti’s success in Moto2™ and Alonso’s in Moto3™ With very high track temperatures, the soft compounds were the most used on the rear axle for both classes; and Alonso set a […]

The Ducati Lenovo Team remain undefeated at Spielberg track Austria

August 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team, for the third consecutive time, are atop the podium in Austria. Third place at the line for Enea Bastianini • Four Ducatis in the top 4, with Jorge Martín […]

The roller coaster track of FIM Superbike World Championship: Portimão

August 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The all-new SC0 soft compound development rear tyre developed for the WorldSBK riders should offer greater wear protection and consistency The seventh round of the FIM Superbike World Championship, which will take place in Portugal from 9 […]

Iconic Maggiora track which has hosted GP action since 1966 in northwest Italy

June 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The iconic Maggiora track, which has hosted GP action since 1966 in northwest Italy, provided the perfect venue for the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Team to reach the halfway point of the season. The team has […]

FIM Motocross World Championship MXGP at Saint Jean d’Angely France

May 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Top-10 results for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team at Saint Jean d’Angely Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Calvin Vlaanderen has finished seventh overall at round seven of the FIM Motocross World Championship, held in […]

2024 KTM Unprecedented Levels of Performance!

April 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Like the 2024 Olympic motto “Faster, higher, stronger”, the 2024 KTM RC range boasts unprecedented levels of performance for street and track while offering uncompromised sports bike aesthetics and nimble handling! RC range has its […]

Track invasion Superenduro World Championship in Newcastle UK Results

March 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Newcastle, UK Round Seven March 1st, 2024 Walker closes out SuperEnduro Championship in Second The final round of the Superenduro World Championship was in Newcastle, UK. Jonny Walker felt good on the track aboard […]

Pirelli tires to face MotoGP Lusail with new asphalt and sandy track

March 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli to Qatar for its racing debut in Moto2™ and Moto3™ Among the challenges that Pirelli tyres will have to face in Lusail are above all the new asphalt and the possible presence of sand […]

Triumph TF 250-X enters first time on Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship track

February 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Triumph Motorcycles Brings Rich Pedigree to SuperMotocross World Championship Series as Newest OEM Partner Triumph Racing’s Jalek Swoll and Evan Ferry to Debut in Monster Energy Supercross Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship DETROIT, Mich., (February 2, […]

MotoGP returns to the track in Qatar for penultimate round of 2023 season

November 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Qatar GP: Bagnaia and Bastianini ready to tackle the night race at Lusail this weekend Just a few days after the Malaysian GP, which saw Enea Bastianini take his first win in Ducati Lenovo Team colours […]

Uniquely created track built inside Chicagoland Speedway was long and fast and rough

September 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Joliet, Ill., (September 16, 2023) Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence was back on the top step of the podium with a strong overall win at the SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff 2 inside Chicagoland Speedway. Lawrence’s victory […]

This old-school track that has been a staple on the calendar for so many years

July 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship marched on in the familiar setting of Loket, Czechia, today. The old-school track that has been a staple on the calendar for so many years hosted round twelve of […]

Tricky track conditions tested Yamaha WorldSBK Donington team

July 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter and Gardner Fight Back to Grab More Points in Donington Race 2 Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner scored more useful points on Sunday in Donington, finishing in 11th and 15th in the Superpole race […]

Donington Park isn’t the easiest track to learn for WorldSBK

July 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A Consistent Race 1 in Donington Earns Points for Gardner and Aegerter Remy Gardner recovered to P10 in Race 1 at Donington, with Dominique Aegerter scoring valuable points with a consistent P12 finish, despite misfortune […]

UK Round in WorldSBK Donington likely remembered as day of limited track activity

June 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rain affects the first day of free practice action in the UK Round at Donington The Friday of free practice for the UK Round in Donington is likely to be remembered as a day of […]

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Brand-new MXGP track and venue awaits riders in Lombok Debut

June 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Gear Up for Lombok Debut Following an exciting Grand Prix in Sumbawa, Indonesia, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams remain in Southeast Asia and […]

Rough and rutty track doesn’t stop Yamaha’s EMX125 Championship

May 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Reisulis Maintains EMX125 Championship Lead with Incredible Race Win & Podium Finish in France Team MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Janis Reisulis powered his GYTR kitted YZ125 to second overall at the fourth round of the […]

Fastest on track in Texas Circuit of the Americas MotoGP Moto2 & Moto3 Races

April 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing had good reason to view the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas with strong cause for optimism considering the increased competitiveness and continued progression with the current RC16 motorcycle. […]

All New 2023 Kawasaki Supersport Motorcycles!

February 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Do you have the need… the Need for Speed? Kawasaki can scratch that itch, affordably, stylishly and with horsepower to spare. Introducing the all New 2023 Kawasaki Supersport Motorcycles arriving at Total Motorcycle in our […]

Turkish rider is super fast on demanding WorldSBK track

November 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlioglu and standard Pirelli tyres: SCX for track record and pole position, SC0 for the Race 1 win The Turkish rider is super fast on a demanding track for the first day of racing, setting […]

Can’t Dodge This 2023 Hornet!

October 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

We drag race the new 2023 Dodge Hornet R/T vs the new 2023 Honda Hornet CB750; what has more string? 285 horsepower, 383lb-ft toque and best in-class power-to-weight ratio the new 2023 Dodge Hornet has […]

Winged 2023 Aprilia RSV4 XTrenta Track Rocket

September 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Come one, come all! See the first motorcycle in the world equipped with rear and under wings! Light as a bird at 368lbs and flies down a track at breakneck speeds! Gather round folks, step […]

This MXGP track has not appeared on the calendar in eight seasons

August 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

With a memorable Grand Prix of Sweden in the rear-view mirror, the Husqvarna Factory Racing riders leapt across to Finland for round sixteen of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship. Hyvinkää, a track that has […]

Daunting MXGP track at Unadilla New Berlin New York

August 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac took home a runner-up finish with a pair of second-place finishes on a daunting track at Unadilla in New Berlin, New York, for Round 9 of the Lucas […]

Inspiration Friday: World Ducati Week 2022

Inspiration Friday #208: World Ducati Week 2022

July 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

What do Newport Beach, Vancouver, Paris, Miami, New Delhi, Rome, Mexico City, Sydney, Valencia, New York, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Singapore, Seoul, Hangzhou, Bangkok and Ingolstadt have in common? It’s Inspiration Friday #208: World Ducati Week […]

Laguna Seca: Special MotoAmerica track with no exception

July 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne scored his third-consecutive victory and made championship gains in today’s MotoAmerica Superbike Race 1 at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. His teammate Cameron Petersen […]

MXGP all-new track and venue: Samota-Sumbawa Indonesia

June 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Feeling refreshed after a weekend off, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are all set for the long trip out to Samota-Sumbawa, Indonesia, where they will take on an all-new track and […]

Perfect weather and excellent track delivered exciting Hangtown Motocross

June 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 7. Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 15-18 Justin Bogle: RM-Z450 – 37-DNS Derek Drake: RM-Z250 – 13-20 Perfect weather and excellent track conditions delivered an exciting round two of the […]

Suzuki’s sole MotoGP representative on track at Montmeló

June 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 6. Joan Mir: 12th – 1’40.027 (+ 0.580) As Suzuki’s sole representative on track at Montmeló on Monday due to the injury Alex Rins suffered in yesterday’s Catalan GP, […]

Slippery Catalan track asphalt greets Catalan MotoGP at Montmeló racers

June 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller finished fourth and seventh overall, respectively, on Friday of free practices for the Catalan GP, the ninth round of the 2022 MotoGP season that will be held this weekend at […]

Return to iconic Catalan MotoGP track near Barcelona

June 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 2. Team Suzuki Ecstar come into the Catalan Grand Prix following a disheartening race weekend in Italy just days ago where both riders were unable to reach the chequered […]

PanigalMotoGP the track with different colors

May 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Michele Pirro and the Ducati Desmosedici GP of the Aruba.it Racing team make debut at Mugello Circuit The free practices for the Gran Premio d’Italia MotoGP were staged at the Mugello Circuit today, with Michele […]

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL ON TRACK AT SPA

May 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 17 The Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul have been on track today for the opening day of testing at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium ahead of next […]

Racing the smoothest track on the NHRA circuit NHRA Virginia Nationals

May 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 16. Vance & Hines/ Mission Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle team rider Eddie Krawiec rode his Suzuki Hayabusa to the semi-final round of the NHRA Virginia Nationals in Richmond at […]

WorldSBK Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took to the track for first time yesterday

March 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Sets Blistering Pace in Barcelona Test with 2022 Pata Yamaha with Brixx R1 WorldSBK Defending WorldSBK Champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu set the fastest lap time across two days of pre-testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, […]

Breakthrough ride on challenging Daytona Supercross track

March 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 8. Justin Bogle: RM-Z450 – 11th Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 17th Darek Drake: RM-Z250 – 19th Justin Bogle had a breakthrough ride, showing speed on the challenging Daytona Supercross […]

Progressive Insurance athletes tackled an especially challenging track

February 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 15. Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 15th. Justin Bogle: RM-Z450 – 17th. Adam Enticknap: RM-Z450 – 22nd. All three Twisted Tea Suzuki Presented by Progressive Insurance athletes tackled an especially […]

Yoshimura SERT Motul’s Gregg Black Talks Track

February 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 7. Yoshimura SERT Motul’s Gregg Black spent the winter break training in the gym, cycling, riding flat track and motocross. He spent a few days on his personal bike […]

This MotoGP track has been absent from MotoGP calendar for 2 years returns

February 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Enea Bastianini is the fastest (new unofficial Sepang record) with the Desmosedici GP bike of the Gresini Racing team Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller concluded the first MotoGP pre-season test of 2022 at Sepang International […]

Crash in the wet Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana MotoGP track

November 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Mixed track conditions affected Day 1 of free practices for the Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana, held today at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo of Cheste, near Valencia (Spain), and stage this weekend of the […]

Internazionali d’Italia Series sandy track of Mantua

November 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

A FEW HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE WEEKEND ✔️ JEREMY VAN HOREBEEK FINISHES SECOND IN THE SUPERCAMPIONE 🥈 ✔️ ANDREA ROSSI TAKES SECOND PLACE IN THE 125cc CHAMPIONSHIP 🥈 ✔️ JEREMY VAN HOREBEEK FINISHES THIRD IN THE MX1 CHAMPIONSHIP 🥉 ✔️ VALERIO LATA FINISHES 4TH IN THE 125cc CHAMPIONSHIP The Internazionali […]

Autódromo do Algarve is an incredible MotoGP track

November 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team riders are ready to return to the track this weekend for the penultimate round of the MotoGP World Championship at the famous Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão (Portugal), which already […]

Internazionali d’Italia Series closed 2021 races on sandy track of Mantua

November 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

A FEW HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE WEEKEND ✔️ JEREMY VAN HOREBEEK FINISHES SECOND IN THE SUPERCAMPIONE 🥈 ✔️ ANDREA ROSSI TAKES SECOND PLACE IN THE 125cc CHAMPIONSHIP 🥈 ✔️ JEREMY VAN HOREBEEK FINISHES THIRD IN THE MX1 CHAMPIONSHIP 🥉 ✔️ VALERIO LATA FINISHES 4TH IN THE 125cc CHAMPIONSHIP The Internazionali d’Italia […]

Motorcycle sales starts fourth quarter on track for all-time high

October 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With a total of 1,932,236 vehicles sold through September, BMW Group sales climbed +17.9% year-on-year Deliveries of fully-electric vehicles more than doubled since start of the year (59,688 vehicles, +121.4%) Strong competitive position expanded in […]

MotoGP season in full swing with British GP trickster track

September 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 8. The MotoGP™ season is in full swing as the teams and riders move to Aragón for the 13th round of the championship. With plenty of rounds and races […]

Achieving “The Triple” on track as Yamaha crosses the line first in all three WorldSBK races

September 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Perfect Weekend for Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Despite Controversy Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu achieved “The Triple” on track as he crossed the line first in all three races, at the […]

Washed out and unloved MotoGP Silverstone track returns victorious

August 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The British Grand Prix was another new hunting ground for Husqvarna Motorcycles and the Sterilgarda Max Racing Team as MotoGP visited the long and fast layout at Silverstone for the first time since 2019. The […]

Racers thrilled to be back at Silverstone…an old-style track with lots of corners

August 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

At the historic Silverstone Circuit, where the twelfth round of the 2021 MotoGP season, the British GP, takes place this weekend, the Ducati Lenovo Team riders completed the first day of free practices on a […]

Riders return to amazing MotoGP track Silverstone

August 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 27. Alex Rins: 9th – 02:00.392 – +1.075 Joan Mir: 13th – 02:00.725 – +1.408 Team Suzuki Ecstar’s riders Alex Rins and Joan Mir took to the track at […]

Team Suzuki Ecstar and MotoGP field took to the track for the last time

June 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 27. MOTUL TT ASSEN MotoGP Race Classification: Joan Mir: 3rd Alex Rins: 11th Team Suzuki Ecstar and the MotoGP™ field took to the track for the last time in […]

Brutal Pala track for Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 250MX

May 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Jeremy Martin got his Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 250MX Championship campaign off to a great start with a 1-2 moto finish for second overall at yesterday’s season opener in Pala, […]

Le Mans MotoGP Tricky Track Temperatures

May 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco leads Day 1 of free practices at Le Mans with the Ducati Desmosedici GP of the Pramac Racing Team Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia finished respectively seventh and twelfth overall at the end […]

Thrilling Flat-Track race action on unique pavement-and-dirt track

May 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ATLANTA, Ga. (April 30, 2021) – Progressive American Flat Track completed a one-day test at Atlanta Motor Speedway today and came away with even higher expectations ahead of tomorrow’s Yamaha Atlanta Super TT. As […]

Gnarly Track Results at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross tripleheader

February 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Malcolm Stewart crossed the line fourth on Saturday night in Indianapolis, scoring his best result this season. Rookie Dylan Ferrandis fought his way to eighth. Aaron Plessinger finished 11th in […]

Racers face most rutted track at Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Indianapolis Round Four

February 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 1. John Short – RM-Z250 – 8th Brandon Hartranft – RM-Z450 – 18th Adam Enticknap – RM-Z450 – 22nd Twisted Tea H.E.P. Motorsports Suzuki and BarX Chaparral ECSTAR Suzuki […]

Tricky MotoGP on the unfamiliar highly technical and spectacular Autodromo Internacional Do Algarve track

November 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 21. Grid positions for the Portuguese GP: Alex Rins: 10th – 1’39.467 Joan Mir: 20th – 1’40.290 Team Suzuki Ecstar took to the highly technical and spectacular Autodromo Internacional […]

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 […]

Team Suzuki Ecstar are back on track at Motorland for the Teruel Grand Prix

October 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 23. Combined practice times: Joan Mir: 5th – 1’48.182 (+ 0.400) Alex Rins: 7th – 1’48.190 (+ 0.578) Following a brilliant race in Aragon last weekend, which saw Alex […]

MX2 Lommel race quickly unravelled when clipped rider pitched off track

October 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen has finished seventh overall at a challenging MXGP of Limburg, round 14 of the MX2 World Championship. Racing at Lommel for the second of three visits to […]

MotoGP Motorland Aragon Racers Face Very Chilly Technically Tough Desert-Like Track

October 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 16. Combined practice times: Joan Mir: 4th – 1’48.501 (+ 0.730) Alex Rins: 10th – 1’48.839 (+ 1.068) Motorland Aragon in Spain plays host to Round 11 of the […]

This track is the venue of a MotoGP race for the first time in 2000

September 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 23. The Suzuki Endurance Racing Team have been on track for a private test ahead of this weekend’s final round of the 2019-202 Endurance World Championship at Estoril in […]

WorldSBK Motorland Ducati can’t wait to get on track again

August 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team on the starting blocks at Motorland (Aragon, Spain) for Round 4 and 5 of the 2020 Superbike World Championship The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is already working to prepare […]

Cancelled Bol d’Or 24 Hour race replacement track found

August 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 17. Following a resurgence and increase of the crisis in France, the final round of the 2019-2020 Endurance World Championship – the Bol d’Or 24 Hour race – has […]

Inspiration Friday: Track Day Corner Carving 101

June 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Track Day Corner Carving 101. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride a super cool race bike? Racing, sliding, corner carving, cheering crowds, standing on the podium and winning a trophy? […]

2020 MotoGP season is Back as Ducati resumes activities on track

June 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Test Team and Michele Pirro finally returned to the track in Misano after the lockdown, for three days of private testing on the circuit named after Marco Simoncelli The Ducati Test Team and […]

MotoGP UK will see no track action for the first time in 70-years

June 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 31. The British and Australian GPs have been cancelled due to the ongoing crisis with the FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports making a decision based on various situations in […]

SUZUKI’S GROOMBRIDGE READY FOR END OF LOCKDOWN

May 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 13. Suzuki New Zealand’s multi-talented all-rounder Brad Groombridge, like all motorcycle racers, is hungry to get back on track with his Suzuki RM-Z450 once the lockdown from the crisis […]

Revised MotoGP Calendar – New Dates and Track Races Added

April 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 29. The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports have announced the cancellation of three more MotoGP™ races today; the HJC Helmets Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland, the Motul TT Assen and […]

DAYTONA TT To Kick Off 2020 American Flat Track Season in Epic Fashion

March 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 10, 2020) – Following months of high-profile announcements and anticipation, the 2020 American Flat Track season has finally arrived. The dawn of the AFT SuperTwins era will begin in just about the most epic fashion […]

Harley-Davidson Battle of the Kings 2019

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Battle of the Kings Finals 2019

November 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday brings us Harley-Davidson Battle of the Kings 2019! Back again for yet another year (see last years coverage), of amazing custom Harley-Davidson motorcycles, gifted builders completing from 258 ENTRIES in 26 COUNTRIES […]