Have fun in the sun with Torrot

July 17, 2024

As the weather begins to brighten, many riders come out of hibernation – but with Torrot, there’s no reason to leave your little ones behind.

Torrot’s state-of-the-art collection is the perfect introduction for budding riders to be introduced to the world of powered two-wheelers, while still allowing parents to be in control so that their child is safe and sound.

The range of machines from Spanish electric motorcycle brand Torrot, offers an environmentally sustainable introduction for youngsters to learn fundamental skills – and enjoy – riding on and off road.

There are three model ranges to choose from – MX, TR and SM – offering a range of experiences and opportunities to hone riding skills. All models feature an easy to remove and charge battery, hydraulic front and back brakes and two years global warranty*.

The first concern most parents will have will be the safety of their children, with Torrot’s KIDS App – available across all IOS and Android devices – parents can be in control at the same time as fostering their child’s independence. From within the App, speed, power, throttle response and regeneration can be adjusted. Remotely controlling the bike, it can be activated and deactivated at the touch of button. This added control for parents offers peace of mind and allows the bike to grow alongside confidence.

The Motocross (MX) range is designed for use on all terrains, offering unbeatable sensations thanks to its swift top speed and punchy acceleration. Specially designed with a robust frame, hard-wearing plastics and personality-filled power performance, it’s a great option for those with a need for speed and adventure. The MX1 is suitable for those aged 3-7 and MX2 for 6-10.

For those looking to develop their technical skills, why not try the TR collection? Made to ‘defy gravity’, the TR’s design encourages riders to challenge themselves to improve their core strength and balance on a bike, building skillsets associated with trial riding. With the same power as the MX collection, this bike can -in the long-term- benefit both the physicality of your child and their enjoyment whilst riding the bike. Echoing the MX range, the TR1 caters for ages 3-7 and the TR2 for those aged 6-10.

Designed as a stepping stone between smaller powered off-road bikes and high-powered on-road bikes, the Supermotard range aims to be the perfect all-rounder. The best playground companion for future champions, both the SM1 and SM2 are an ideal step to get into the world of Supermotard.

Explore Torrot’s range of fun-filled models on the website –torrot.com.

*three years in Spain and Portugal

Ruroc X Ace Cafe Collection Announced

Frank Duggan

July 17, 2024

Ruroc is proud to announce its latest collaboration with one of the most iconic brands in motorcycling, with the launch of the unique Ace Cafe collection, inspired by the world’s most famous motor cafe.

Like Ruroc, a British brand born from the thrill of riding, the Ace Cafe is world renowned, with venues in five countries, all born from the same DNA of the original that first opened its doors in London in 1938.

To pay homage to such an icon in motorcycling, Ruroc and Ace Cafe have collaborated to bring three unique designs to riders, all designed in the spirit of the Ace Cafe itself, for thrill seekers and those who ride hard and fast.

Hollie Weatherstone, Ruroc Head of Brand commented, “To be able to bring a collection to our community with such an iconic brand as the Ace Cafe is a real honour. As a British brand ourselves, we felt there was no better collaboration to celebrate what is much more than a cafe, but a subculture of motorcycling, much like our own ever-growing community of riders.

“With this collection, we’re bringing unique designs across three of our range, that each individually reflect the distinctive style and look that the Ace Cafe has become renowned for. Each design across our AT4.0 STREET, TRACK and the all new EOX helmets offer fans of our brand and the Ace Cafe truly unique and distinctive looks.”

The Ace Cafe collection is available in very limited quantities on the AT4.0 STREET, the AT4.0 TRACK and the flagship EOX model. Every Ace Cafe Ruroc comes with a limited edition pin badge, patch and stickers.

The recommended retail pricing for the Ace Cafe collection is as follows:

AT4.0 STREET – Ace Cafe – $279 | £229 | €319

AT4.0 TRACK – Ace Cafe – $679 | £579 | €749

EOX – Ace Cafe – $599 | £499 | 639€

The Ace Cafe collection will be available from 24th July, but move fast as numbers are exclusive.

7 Ducatis lead Iconic Auctioneers sale over 72% sold totalling over £650,000

Frank Duggan

July 17, 2024

There was a fabulous selection of Ducati’s in this summer Shuttleworth sale – 7 in total – all of which sold strongly.

Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna was a great fan of Ducati motorcycles, so it is fitting in this year 2024, the 30^th anniversary of his death, that Iconic Auctioneers were able to offer four Ducati 916 Sennas.

The most collectable of the Ducati Sennas produced are the 916 Senna I, two of which were sold #282/300 – showing only 7,638 recorded miles sold for £23,000 whilst #195/300 showing 25,300 miles sold for £20,700.

There were also two Ducati 916 Senna IIs on offer. #101/300 with just one owner from new, had just 5,300 recorded km (3,300 miles) and was presented in good overall and running condition. It came with a complete with original Bill of Sale, old MOTs, both keys and the original book pack. This motorcycle sold for £26,450 whilst Motorcycle #239/300 which had 11,500 recorded miles and three previous owners, sold for £21,505.

7 Ducatis Lead Iconic Auctioneers Sale Over 72% Sold Totalling Over £650,000 — 1997 Ducati 916 Senna II 916cc #101/300 Sold for £26,450 incl. premium.

Mark Bryan, Motorcycle Manager for Iconic Auctioneers said “This was a great summer sale at a stunning venue. Saturdays viewing day was incredibly busy and it was standing room only come the Sunday sale day. There was with strong bidding in the room, but also on the phones and online. It really was a worldwide sale with bikes selling to America, Australia and Hong Kong. It was fantastic to see bikes from all eras selling strongly to a global audience,”

Royal Enfield’s powerful 976cc V-twin sidecar puller. Redditch-based Royal Enfield produced motorcycles from the late 1800s and are still building bikes to this day. The range-topping Model K sported a V-twin 974cc side-valve Royal Enfield-assembled engine. Built primarily for the booming sidecar market of the time.

This restored, correct numbers example was presented in good overall condition. Restored by Mark Garside in the 1990s to its current condition. On display since and unused. Previously owned by Oldham bike dealer, Frank Garrison, who used the bike with a sidecar as a motorcycle transporter. Family owned since the 1960s and still fitted with the correct Lucas lighting kit, it sold for £9,755 including premium.

This older restoration Chief in good running order attracted a lot of attention with its ‘skirted Art Deco fenders’. The first Indian bikes produced post-war had new features that included girder front forks and plunger rear suspension.

This front leaf spring example was restored in 2014 to its current good overall condition. Was running up until three years ago and had been on display at the vendor’s house since. A US-import and UK-registered in 2016 requiring recommissioning before use, it sold for £24,150 including premium.

Great example of the legendary Jota owes much to Richard and Roger Slater from Bromyard. The 981cc DOHC air-cooled inline triple is an absolute classic that exemplifies the brand and was the fastest production motorcycle in the world in 1979.

This desirable, 180-degrees, matching numbers Series II was presented in mostly original and unrestored condition. UK-registered in 1991 and in running order, complete with its original fairing and rear shocks. The bike had the same owner for last 33 years and was showing 16,000 genuine miles. Featured in November 1997 Classic Bike this very collectable and sought after model well exceeded its estimate selling for £14,950.

An impressive example of the short-lived Hesketh V1000 with just over 2,000 miles. Designed by F1 engineers and built at Easton Neston in Northampton under the watchful eye of Lord Hesketh.

Engine and gearboxes were built by Weslake and fitted into a Reynolds tubing frame with fiberglass bodywork. Heavy, expensive and underpowered and bad initial reviews did little for the success of the bike. Bankruptcy in the first year ended the story after just 139 were built. Now collectable and sought after. This mostly original example in running order and showing just over 2,000 recorded miles also exceeded its estimate selling for £14,375 including premium.

Iconic Auctioneers are now inviting entries for their next two motorcycle sales at the Silverstone Festival on Saturday 24^th August and the NEC Classic Motor Show on 10^th November. For more information visit their website www.iconicauctioneers.com, call +44 (0) 1926 691 141 or email enquiries@iconicauctioneers.com

The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Is Here

Frank Duggan

July 17, 2024

Roadsters will never be the same again, nor will the roads, as Royal Enfield today launched its premium modern roadster – the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450; a motorcycle meant to remind the world what roadsters were really meant to be – kinetic, intuitive and eager to play throughout its wide power band. Precisely engineered to be raw, responsive and for visceral riding experience, the Guerrilla 450 is a powerful, versatile and sophisticated motorcycle meant to deliver pure, primal fun, be it the weekday hustle through traffic snarls, a spirited Sunday morning zip through twisties, or long-haul rides on lazy roads.

The Guerrilla 450 is a motorcycle that embodies character, substance and defiance, much like Royal Enfield’s fiercely unique journey of building motorcycles that stand apart from the rest. The ‘guerrilla’ in Royal Enfield has been evident in its portfolio of class-defining and award-winning motorcycles that have challenged dreary monotony, and have been developed for one purpose alone; the pure fun of motorcycling. The Guerrilla 450 marks a significant evolution in the long and storied legacy of strong roadsters from Royal Enfield that continue to lead categories.

Speaking about the Guerrilla 450, Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director – Eicher Motors Ltd. said, “The Guerrilla 450 is our take on modern roasters, and we are super happy with how it has turned out. The motorcycle is mechanically characterful, super sophisticated, and combines performance, versatility and confidence-inspiring handling. It is built on the same platform as the Himalayan, but tuned to roadster performance that makes it feel excitingly different when you ride it. The Guerrilla really brings out what roadsters were always meant to do. It is super responsive and absolutely gorgeous to ride at everyday speeds, and equally delightful when revved through its paces on full-gas. The engine, the chassis, the riding position, and the superlative handling of the motorcycle all come together to truly make it much more than the sum of its parts”

The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 will also be called the Royal Enfield GRR 450 in most of the Latin American markets. The lineup features three variants – Analogue, Dash and Flash – and five vibrant colourways. Bookings in India open today at an introductory price of INR 2,39,000 with test rides and retails beginning on August 1, 2024. In Europe as well, bookings begin today at a starting price of £ 4,850 MSRP in the UK and € 5,290 MSRP in Germany with retails expected to begin mid-August (Details on countries, variants and pricing in the table below)

Speaking about the new motorcycle, B Govindarajan, CEO – Royal Enfield said, “The Guerrilla 450 is an absolutely gorgeous and game changing roadster. When we started with the Sherpa 450 platform, we

envisaged an adventure tourer and a superlative roadster that would be distinctly Royal Enfield. The Guerrilla 450 is just that – a roadster full of character and confidence. Developed in parallel with the Himalayan, the Guerrilla is tuned to perfection for city riding as well as weekend rides through twisty roads. It has amazing on-road handling, coupled with accessible power delivery, and superb chassis dynamics enhance the character of the motorcycle and offer amazing performance, stability and easy manoeuvrability. We’ve had a great time testing this motorcycle and riding it around the world. It really grows on you, and allows you to grow in confidence as a rider”

The All-Roadster

The Guerrilla 450 premium roadster is engineered for all kinds of tarmac. With the characterful 452cc Sherpa engine tuned for exciting roadster performance, a steel twin spar tubular frame, a dynamic riding stance that allows upright posture or a slightly sporty lean-in, the Guerrilla 450 truly goes back to OG roadster basics. Its dynamic ergonomics and sprightly performance lend it unparalleled versatility and responsiveness that make for a delightful ride. Whether it is a tucked-in, lean forward, full-gas sprint over twisty routes, or tackling rough city-streets and traffic snarls, a lazy Sunday morning ride, or a weekend haul over long distances, the Guerilla is eager and pliant to do it all, making it a true ‘all-roadster’

GRR – More growl for the prowl

The Guerrilla 450 is powered by the new and advanced 452cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled Sherpa engine and is engineered for an eager and spirited roadster performance. This powertrain debuted in the award-winning Himalayan 450 adventure tourer and has since gained huge appreciation. Equipped with a 4-valve DOHC setup, the Guerrilla 450 delivers an impressive 40 PS at 8,000 rpm and 40 NM of peak torque at 5,500 rpm, with more than 85% of this torque available starting at 3000 rpm. Its water-cooled system features an integrated water pump, twin-pass radiator, and internal bypass, ensuring optimal temperature control for peak performance in any condition. The 6-speed gearbox with assist and slip clutch enhances high-speed cruising comfort and adds an extra layer of safety that makes the Guerrilla 450 a true testament to Royal Enfield’s innovative spirit and engineering excellence.

Return of the Real Roadster

Nothing out there looks and rides like the Guerrilla 450; it is packed with sophistication, intuition and sensation. It features a stepped bench-seat, a 11 litre fuel tank, LED headlights, trafficators with integrated tail lamp, and an upswept silencer. Without any flashy features or pointless plastics, the Guerrilla has an athletic build with perfect angles, purposeful edges, and muscles in all the right places. Stripped of distractions and engineered with purpose and authenticity, the Guerrilla 450 pays homage to the OGs of roadsters. With its sleek design, performance-led riding geometry and premium build quality, the Guerrilla 450 challenges the norms, bringing a fresh approach to motorcycling.

Intuitive Riding Ergonomics

The ergonomics on the Guerrilla 450 are designed to work in harmony with different riding styles, enabling riders to handle everything from fast-flowing sweeping open roads, to tight technical switchbacks. The rider geometry ensures that the stance remains upright thanks to the low seat and mid-set footpegs. With a dynamic chassis the Guerrilla 450 is engineered for agility and quick handling, offering stable yet light handling and easy manoeuvrability. The 43mm telescopic front fork and linkage-type mono-shock at the rear boost rider confidence without sacrificing comfort. Paired with 17-inch front and rear tubeless tires and 1440 mm wheelbase, the motorcycle maintains exceptional stability and control, ensuring a planted and stable, yet nimble ride. This engaging and responsive riding dynamic makes the Guerrilla 450 ideal for city commuting and spirited rides on winding roads, striking a balance between practicality and performance.

Switch moods. Switch Modes

The Guerrilla 450 offers a dynamic riding experience tailored to the moods of the rider, thanks to its ultra-responsive Engine Management System (EMS) and ride-by-wire technology. With Performance Mode and Eco Mode, the rider can change the throttle response to suit their mood and riding conditions. Whether efficiently navigating bustling city streets or having more power to the throttle over twisties and open roads, this motorcycle allows the rider to have more fun with every ride.

Enabled by technology, not defined by it

The top and mid variant of the Guerrilla comes with the new Tripper Dash, a 4-inch infotainment cluster that offers a simple, intuitive user interface. The Tripper Dash, supported by the RE App, now has enhanced features like Route-recording which can be exported in GPX format, enabling the rider to share experiences with their peers. The GPX file can be imported from any device to relive and recreate the ride experience. Beyond navigation, the interface offers music control, weather forecasts, and comprehensive vehicle information. Royal Enfield Wingman will also be made available in the Guerrilla, sold as an MIY feature, enabling the rider to stay connected with the motorcycle and Royal Enfield GRID support at all times.

Royal Enfield GMA and Apparel

Genuine Motorcycle Accessories for the Guerrilla 450 are meticulously crafted, elevating both style and functionality. With inspirations taken from the Flat-Track scene and Urban riding, the accessories include large engine guards and sump guards, urban seat that adds to style and better saddle comfort, and tinted flyscreen and blacked out mirrors that enhance ride experience. The Flat Track inspiration is evident in the bench seat, silver sump guard, headgrill, halcyon black instrument cowl. One can additionally opt for compact engine guards, bar-end mirrors with supporting mounts for enhanced ride and aesthetics. The Guerrilla 450 comes with versatile luggage solutions like soft panniers for city adventures.

The Guerrilla 450 apparel range denotes Royal Enfield’s take on urban moto-culture. The T-shirts, caps and headgears are specially designed to appeal to the growing community of young and style-conscious riders. With the launch of the Guerrilla 450 roadster, Royal Enfield has introduced a new Crossroader riding jacket – India’s first riding jacket with 100% Titanium sliders. The CE certified class A jacket offers superior air-flow with dual-sport fitting thereby encouraging riders to explore the streets with safety, comfort and style.

Bookings commence today across India, the UK and European countries and deliveries will start in August 2024. The motorcycle will ride into the rest of the world in a phased manner by early next year. The lineup features three unique variants in stunning colourways. Royal Enfield has also launched the ‘Borderless Warranty Program’ with the Guerrilla 450. This initiative is aimed at offering riders the freedom to ride more and explore without limits on their Royal Enfield motorcycle, backed by an extensive network of 3000+ service centres across 70+ countries, worldwide.

In India, the Guerrilla 450 will be launched in 3 variants – Analogue, Dash and Flash, with six options. Analogue will have Smoke Silver and Playa Black. This variant will not have a TFT cluster. Playa Black features again in Dash along with Gold Dip; both with TFT display. At Flash variant level, Yellow Ribbon and Brava Blue feature with top specs. For other markets, Smoke Silver is the only available option at Analogue variant level.

COUNTRY-WISE PRICE

India

Variant	Colourways	India (ex-showroom, Chennai, India)
*Analogue*	Smoke Silver	INR 2,39,000/-
	Playa Black
*Dash*	Playa Black	INR 2,49,000/-
	Gold Dip
*Flash*	Yellow Ribbon	INR 2,54,000/-
	Brava Blue

EU & UK

Variant	Colourways	UK (MSRP)	Italy (MSRP)	France (MSRP)	Spain (MSRP)	Germany (MSRP)
*Analogue*	Smoke Silver	£4,850	€5,340	€5,540	€5,247	€5,290
*Dash*	Playa Black	£4,995	€5,490	€5,690	€5,397	€5,340
	Gold Dip
*Flash*	Yellow Ribbon	£5,050	€5,550	€5,750	€5,457	€5,540
	Brava Blue

For more Royal Enfield news check out our dedicated page Royal Enfield News

or head to the official Royal Enfield website royalenﬁeld.com/uk

United By Adrenaline

Frank Duggan

July 17, 2024

Introducing the Ruroc x Ace Cafe helmet collection, a celebration of speed thrills and the raw spirit of the road.

Designed for risk-takers and thrill-seekers – those who ride hard and ride fast. Featuring unique designs for the Atlas Track, EOX, and Atlas Street helmet, all ready to tear up the road.

Stocks are incredibly limited at launch. Sign up now to receive instant access and be the first to join the rebellion.

Be one of the first to don a Ruroc x Ace Cafe helmet. Get your chance to win and choose from three iconic designs for our most popular models.

Giveaway closes July 23, 12:00 (London time).

Enter here:

See you at The Ace

“Toprak Razgatlioglu is the talent of generation” says Jonny Rea

Kerrie McFadden

July 17, 2024

Despite his current contract with BMW for the World Championship until the end of next year, that didn’t stop the rumours circulating of a possible transfer to MotoGP for the 2025 season. However after this weekends spectacular, lap recording breaking Triple win at Donington Park, Manager Kenan Sofuoglu confirmed Toprak would be honouring his contract with BMW, something that Toprak echoed throughout the weekend.

Jonathan Rea, holder of six consecutive world titles and 119 victories is undoubtedly one of the most successful riders since the creation of the world championship in 1988, he was recently quoted when speaking of Toprak ” he is the talent of his generation, i am sure that if he had grown up in the GP paddock, he would also be one of the best there”

Toprak is a force to be reckoned with at the moment and with current lead in the championship as the series head to Most next weekend and his personal talk of already taking the championship crown this year, it does leave room for thought that would a move to MotoGP still be on the cards for the Turk, could a Marquez style buy-out be on the horizon.

For press features please email Kerrie McFadden : info@firstturnmedia.co.uk

photograph by : @PhotoStrada ( Jason Neale)

Tracker Kawasaki Superteens take to the track for WorldSBK

Kerrie McFadden

July 16, 2024

The British Tracker Kawasaki Superteens took part as a support race for World Superbikes at Donington Park this past weekend.

it was Ted Wilkinson who set the pace in the Free Practice sessions, the Fire Place Racing rider held the edge over Brodie Gawith with a 0.556s lead with Kalvin Kelly and Carl Harris in the chasing pack with Loris Veneman making his debut as a wildcard in the class in fifth place.

It was however Brodie Gawith who claimed pole position for the Tracker Kawasaki British Superteen Championship, firing the ROKiT Rookies team to the top of the times by 0.137s to lead the way from Ted Wilkinson. Wilkinson led earlier in the session before Gawith moved to the top with championship leader Lewis Smart completing the front row.

Kalvin Kelly was fourth fastest ahead of Dutch contender Loris Veneman with Carl Harris crashing out earlier in the session and he will start from tenth on the grid.

Race 1 : It was Loris Veneman who claimed the first race win of the weekend as the Dutch contender took victory, however he was later excluded from the result following post-race technical control, being failure to attend Parc Ferme to be weighed.

In the race, Veneman was able to break the pack to take the victory on the road by 3.142s from Lewis Smart and Kalvin Kelly who finished inside the top three with Ted Wilkinson and Henry Snell completing the top five.

Race 2: Lewis Smart took the second race win of the weekend holding off the attack from wildcard Loris Veneman in a final lap battle for victory.

Smart added to his winning tally in style as he led the four-way freight train to the chequered flag, despite the best efforts of his Dutch rival who had carved through the pack from his back of the grid start after his race 1 disqualification.

Ted Wilkinson completed the podium top three as he held off Kalvin Kelly who just missed out, whilst ROKiT Rookies teammate Chloe Jones completed the top five.

For Press features please email Kerrie McFadden: info@FirstTurnMedia.co.uk

Photography: Jason Neale @PhotoStrada

Bemsee – The weather gods above Cadwell Park didn’t get the Memo

Kerrie McFadden

July 16, 2024

If summer was meant to be in full swing no one told the weather gods above Cadwell Park at the weekend, which hosted the fifth round of the British Motorcycle Racing Club’s 2024
season. So much so, that with the forecast looking terrible for Saturday and a risk of losing track time, it was agreed to combine each class’s two races into a longer, feature race to reduce down time.

As expected, a soggy start to Saturday’s proceedings saw qualifying sessions take place in
wet conditions, and much of the day’s racing on a wet or drying track.

Making his first appearance in the Properly Protected-sponsored MRO Minitwins
Championship this season, Phil Atkinson qualified on pole position, ahead of championship
hopeful Darren Dowds. However, just two races were able to get underway over the weekend, and it was series leader David Twyford who claimed the win in the first red flagged race, and won the second outing to extend his championship lead. Atkinson bagged a podium, ahead of Dowds in race one, while David Lindemann and Kevin Lilley finished second and third in race two.

In the first race on Sunday, the action was cut short for a multi-rider incident over the
Mountain on lap one. 11 bikes were involved. With swift action from the club’s medical and
marshall teams, the delay was minimal, and, thankfully, all riders were able to walk away,
with one taken to hospital for checks, only to return to the circuit later that day.

In the three Rookie Minitwin races Robert Bryant grabbed a brace of victories, the other
going to Liam Wood. The Supertwins were also in action, with Tommy Downes twice a winner, the third win of the weekend going to Ilias Iatrakis. Phil Atkinson was also on pole by over a second and a half in the wet Team Green Junior Cup and Senior Ninja qualifying, and he won race one ahead of fellow Senior runner and championship rival Ben Brown. Luca Wilkinson was the Junior winner.

Wilkinson and Kade Watt shared the Junior class wins on Sunday, each taking an overall
race win, with Atkinson and Alex Mann collecting a Senior win apiece.
Three riders stood atop the top step of the podium in the BMZRC 250 class, with Alexander
Mann, Andrew Wales, and Gordon Ryan all taking a win. In the other 250cc two-stroke
class, the DFDS Yamaha Past Masters, Kevin Wholey continued to dominate and extended
his championship lead with two wins, though he had to watch David Ball take the win in a
first race peppered by showers.

From the smallest bikes in the paddock to the biggest, there were two Reactive Parts MRO
Powerbikes races over the weekend at Cadwell Park, with Scott Stone winning both outings
in the windows of dry track time, on his Beaumont Racing Yamaha R1. Fellow Yamaha pilot
Rafal Kisyk and Honda-mounted Morgan Creasey took a Clubman win each, and Daniel
Mercer was twice a Retro 1000s winner on his Honda Fireblade.

In the DART Motorsport MRO 600 Anthony Johnson was a triple winner on his Inta
Motorcycle Services Ltd Yamaha R6, including winning race one by nearly half a minute.
Michael Mills, Luke Macrae, and Joey Lambden stood on the podium at different stages over
the weekend. In the Clubman class Elijah Everton took two wins, and Jake Kourti one.
In the Rookie classes, Dan Chamberlain extended his championship lead with three wins in
the 1000s, and James Lord took two 600 class wins, the other going to Blake O’Hare.

A wet opening race in the Clothing Kings Thunderbike Sport ended with series leader Matt
Wetherell extending his winning run and his championship lead. He then won in the dry on
Sunday, taking him to 12 wins in a row. However, that came to an end when he was beaten
to the win by Josh Harvey in a wet race three. Thunderbike action in the Extreme and Ultra classes also took place in changing conditions.

In the TW Suspension Extreme class Ian Ashby won a dry opener, before championship
leader David May pipped him to the win in a wet race two. Back in the dry conditions in race three, Ashby took another dominant victory.

Wins were also split in the Alf’s Motorcycles Ultra class, with championship hopeful Morgan
Creasey winning twice in the dry. He also finished runner up in the wet to Tyler Donovan by
less than a tenth of a second. Current Helix Homes / RP Course Formula 400 championship leader Andrew Gill was absent from the proceedings at Cadwell Park, though his nearest challenger, Kade Watt didn’t enjoy the best week to capitalise.

Jake Donkersley won the opener, half a tenth ahead of top Sub-64bhp class winner Mark
Haigh. Haigh then went on to take the overall win in the other two races. In the Sub-64bhp
class, Steve Rapa was on course to take points out of Watt’s series lead, before failing to
complete a lap of the final race, in which Watt finished third in class to retain his
championship advantage.

Despite the conditions the club’s F1 and F2 sidecars were able to enjoy some Cadwell Park
track time ahead of the Sidecar Revival Festival at the same venue on 3-4 August.
Three pairings all stood on the top step of the rostrum over the weekend. Luke Williams and Jason Pitt took the F1 and the overall win in race one, before Chris Wright and Paul Bailey took the overall and the F1 win in race two by less than two tenths of a second. The final sidecar outing of the weekend ended with Simon Gilbert and Francie Muldoon taking the chequered flag first, and the F1 win.

Out of the three races the F2 wins went the way of Greg Lambert and Andrew Haynes, Mark Hegarty and Alex Ludlow, and finally Lambert with Tony Jevans in the chair.
The club also hosted the Lansdowne Classic Series for the weekend, which saw Tony
Perkin win race one, before Daniel Jackson did the double to win both of Sunday’s races.

The next date in the Bemsee diary is the Sidecar Revival Festival on 3-4 August, at Cadwell
Park.

For Press Features please email Kerrie McFadden : info@FirstTurnMedia.co.uk

Photography : Rachel Bourne

GASGAS Announces Cutting-Edge MC 85 For 2025

Frank Duggan

July 16, 2024

Gasgas Announces Cutting-edge Mc 85 For 2025

When it comes to building high-performance two-stroke dirt bikes, GASGAS sure knows a thing or two! So, for model year 2025, our super-popular MC 85 has undergone a complete overhaul – maximizing power from the motor while introducing an all-new frame and new WP XACT shock, to deliver confidence-inspiring handling and better stability. Not one component on the bike was overlooked by our engineers during the development process of this new generation model. The end result? A super-fun dirt bike that’s easy to ride fast for guaranteed good times!

GASGAS comes out swinging with an all-new generation MC 85!
New frame, all-red bodywork, and an updated motor headline the improvements
Find the awesome new MC 85 this July at a GASGAS dealer near you

For youngsters aged between 11 and 15 years old, we know there are a few options out there when it comes to moving up to the 85 class. But at the top of everyone’s list, thanks to a long list of serious updates for 2025, should be the awesome GASGAS MC 85!

The new generation model has been developed with serious input from a global team of young test riders, with their feedback allowing our highly skilled team of engineers to build what may well be the best production 85cc motocross bike ever made! And just like before, there are two options to choose from with the MC 85 – one with 17”/14” wheels for smaller riders and another with 19”/16” wheels for those kids who grow just that little bit quicker!

The main objective for everyone involved in building the new MC 85 was to make it much easier to ride and control, compared to the outgoing model. There’s an all-new frame that maximizes stability and creates a lighter feel through the turns. A new WP XACT shock for better traction when getting on the gas. A new, lighter swingarm, and new footpegs, too. But wait up, that’s not everything…

Our already awesome MC 85 motor wasn’t overlooked when it came to developing this new bike! Top-end performance was already super impressive for an 85cc dirt bike, so the focus was put on squeezing out more low to mid-range power and boosting torque. And with a new cylinder head, ignition, exhaust, spark plug, and settings inside the KEIHIN carburetor, in addition to the revised airbox for increased airflow, we can safely say it is mission accomplished. Then, to make sure the MC 85 runs at the perfect temperature at all times for maximum power, new radiators, made by PANKL, keep the motor running cool.

And, on top of all that, the motor is repositioned in the frame to help balance the bike out even more. Plus, there’s new, all-red bodywork and new graphics to match the big bikes. The side panels are now even slimmer than before too, so kids can move around much more easily to emulate their GASGAS Factory Racing heroes!

Overall, the new MC 85 is designed to look just like our full size bikes, which lets kids do their thing on a scaled down version of what they can expect to ride when they get a bit older. Trust us, little rippers from around the world are going to love everything about the 2025 GASGAS MC 85. The post-ride smiles will tell you everything you need to know about how good it really is!

Technical Highlights

New frame – All-new for 2025 to improve cornering and stability, especially when getting on the gas out of turns. Frame protectors keep it looking fresh, too.
New WP XACT shock – A new mounting point on the frame and slight reduction in travel creates a more balanced and planted feel for improved traction and control.
Updated motor – A new cylinder head, ignition, spark plug, and carburetor settings boost low to mid-range power and torque.
New exhaust system – Designed in line with the motor updates for maximum performance.
New bodywork and graphics – Mirroring the full size bikes for a sweet new look with slimmer side panels improving control.
New shift drum – Finished with a new coating for strength and smoother shifting.
New swingarm – Lighter in weight by 300g and positioned a little more level than before thanks to the shorter shock and new frame. This leads to a lower back end for easier movement on the bike.
New footpegs – Redesigned to prevent mud from building up for total control in all conditions.
New radiators – Made by PANKL so you just know they’re up to the job of keeping the motor cool!
Redesigned airbox – With improved airflow for maximum performance.
Hour meter – Records time spent on the bike to help you keep on top of routine servicing.

You’ll find the 2025 GASGAS MC 85 in dealerships worldwide from July! Find your nearest dealer, right here.

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Grover Aims for Turnaround at Brands Hatch After Challenging Snetterton

Matt Anthony

July 16, 2024

As the Pirelli National Superstock with Moneybarn Vehicle Finance championship heads to Brands Hatch, Clayton Grover is looking to put a difficult Snetterton round behind him and make significant strides forward.

Riding for Grover Stunts & Exclusive Fishing, Grover faced a series of setbacks at Snetterton. In Friday’s combined practice, he managed to finish 32nd overall. Qualifying saw further challenges, with Grover ending up 33rd on the grid with a time in wet conditions.

The race itself proved to be a test of resilience. Starting from the back of the grid, Grover fought his way through to finish 29th, just 38.858 seconds behind the race winner. His best lap of 1:56.944 showed glimpses of the pace he’s capable of achieving.

Reflecting on the Snetterton weekend and recent challenges, Grover said, “It’s been a tough run to be honest, lots of crashes which is not like me at all, problems with the bike and recovery. While I hate to use anything but myself as an excuse, we’ve not had it easy.”

He elaborated on the specific issues faced during the race: “We had the back brake stuck on the whole time, destroying corner entry and straight-line speed. It meant a good fight but for the wrong positions.”

However, Grover and his team have been working hard to address these issues. “Since then, we’ve had a trackday to sort the braking and suspension out,” he explained. “There’s a little more to find in qualifying to get onto the group we want, which I think we have.”

Looking ahead to Brands Hatch, Grover is optimistic about his prospects. “We’ve got lots of seat time coming up and hopefully progress,” he stated. “We will qualify higher, finish higher, and close the percentage gap on the front guys.”

The Yamaha rider is also keen to acknowledge the support he’s received and is open to further assistance as the season progresses. “Thank you to all that have helped out so far,” Grover said. “With a busy few months coming up, we welcome any and all help.”

With renewed determination and the technical issues resolved, all eyes will be on Grover at Brands Hatch to see if he can deliver on his promise of improved qualifying and race performances. The iconic Kent circuit could well be the turning point in what has been a challenging season so far for the Grover Stunts & Exclusive Fishing team.

Planet Rock Radio Announced As Media Partner For The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show

Frank Duggan

July 16, 2024

‘Rock & Ride!’ Planet Rock Radio announced as media partner for The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show sponsored by Carole Nash.

The famous event, held at Stafford County Showground, over the 12-13th October 2024 is the number one classic motorcycling event in the world. With thousands of bikes on display, live stunts, the famous Bonhams auction and World Champions Carl Fogarty and Frankie Chili as star guests – the show attracts thousands of visitors from across Europe.

“We are incredibly excited to partner with Planet Rock for this year’s October Stafford Show,” said Nigel Hole, Event Director, “Their dedication to classic rock and its culture aligns perfectly with our passion for classic motorcycles. We look forward to bringing their listeners closer to the action at the show and sharing the excitement of it with them.”

Planet Rock, the UK’s leading classic rock radio station, is renowned for its passion for music and its dedicated community of listeners. As the official media partner, Planet Rock will bring its unique energy and enthusiasm to the show, providing exclusive coverage, interviews and promotions, plus behind-the-scene guest content to its audience.

Planet Rock’s Head of Marketing, Jon Norman said: “Bikes and Rock music go hand in hand, so to be media partner to “The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, is a perfect partnership.”

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Huertas Inherits Dramatic Victory in Donington WorldSSP Thriller

Matt Anthony

July 15, 2024

The FIM Supersport World Championship’s Prosecco DOC UK Round at Donington Park concluded with an unexpected twist, as Adrian Huertas of Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team inherited victory following a dramatic final lap. Yari Montella, who crossed the line first, was demoted to second place after exceeding track limits, handing Huertas the win and capping off a perfect weekend for the Spanish rider.

The race was not without incident, as an early red flag following a multi-rider crash at Turn 10 led to a restart. The shortened 12-lap sprint saw Montella initially leading from Huertas, with Jorge Navarro and Stefano Manzi in close pursuit. As the laps wound down, Huertas mounted a challenge on Montella, nearly making a pass at Turn 9 on the final lap.

While Montella appeared to have held on for the win, race officials soon announced his penalty for running onto the green, promoting Huertas to the top step of the podium. Navarro claimed the final podium spot, finishing over three seconds behind the lead duo.

Further down the order, Manzi secured fourth place as the highest-finishing Yamaha rider, while home favourite Tom Booth-Amos delighted British fans with a strong fifth-place finish. Valentin Debise, who had been battling for a top-five position, ran wide at the final corner and dropped to eighth in the final classification.

The restart proved treacherous for several riders, with Turn 12 claiming multiple victims. Bahattin Sofuoglu, Gabriele Giannini, and both PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda riders all suffered crashes at this corner, bringing their races to a premature end.

The victory strengthened Huertas’ lead in the championship standings, extending his advantage over Montella and Manzi. With the series set to continue next week at the Czech Round, the battle for the WorldSSP title promises to intensify.

Top 6 finishers in WorldSSP Race 2:

Adrian Huertas (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team)
Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.461s
Jorge Navarro (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) +3.316s
Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) +6.392s
Thomas Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph) +10.086s
Niki Tuuli (EAB Racing Team) +10.723s

Fastest Lap: Yari Montella, 1’28.637s

Classic motorcycle auction highlights buoyant market

Frank Duggan

July 15, 2024

H&H Classics has hailed its latest classic motorcycle auction as a resounding success after achieving a sales rate of more than 85 per cent, for a combined sales value of more than £1 million. Indeed, enthusiasts and collectors from around the world fought hard battles on several lots with winning bids coming from Australia, Germany and Hungary among others.

Despite more than 200 machines being offered during the sale which was held at the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull on 3 July, the five lots achieving the highest prices on the day were all manufactured by British maker Vincent Motorcycles.

Classic Motorcycle Auction Highlights Buoyant Market — A matching numbers 1952 Black Shadow Series C coming sold for, the auction’s highest price

From the Vincent quintet, a matching-numbers 1952 Black Shadow Series C coming from 20 years ownership was hammered away to warm applause for an impressive £46,000, the auction’s highest price, and a fantastic £18,000 over its pre-sale lower estimate.

A remarkable 1951 Vincent Black Shadow Series C barn find was sold for £37,950, almost £13,000 over its lower estimate, while a 1950 Black Shadow featuring subtle upgrades was also sold for the same amount.

“Our second motorcycle sale of the year has mirrored the success of the first and shows the market is alive and well for the right bikes, whatever their age and whatever their condition,” comments Mike Davis, motorcycle specialist, H&H Classics. “From bikes which are a bit of a project through to those in stunning condition, buyers are out there and the saleroom atmosphere certainly underlined that. Our first two sales have seen an 85 per cent sales rate and we’re immensely proud of that, so I’d like to thank vendors, bidders and buyers, wherever in the world they were.”

Away from the British machinery the enduring popularity of older Harley Davidsons was shown with a 1934 VLD model selling for £20,125, more than £5,000 over its lower estimate.

One of the auction’s oldest lots, a c.1915 Alldays and Onions Allon came from a private collection. Offered at no-reserve it eventually sold for a healthy £8,970. Meanwhile a 1925 Quadrant, restored to a high standard and again from a private collection, was bought for £8,625.

Collectors and enthusiasts looking to benefit from H&H Classics’ two-wheel expertise and success have one more chance this year to enter a motorcycle into an auction. The company’s final motorcycle auction of the year will be held, once again at the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, on Wednesday 30^th October.

Before then, the company will focus its attentions onto four wheel classics with auctions at the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, on Wednesday 24^th July and the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, on Wednesday 9^thOctober.

For more information on any of the lots at H&H’s upcoming sales or to find out how to enter a classic into one of the auctions, visit www.handh.co.uk.

NEW from Oxford: Demiwax Jeggings – in stock now

Frank Duggan

July 15, 2024

The CE AA rated Original Approved Demiwax Legging delivers style, protection and comfort thanks to lightweight single layer construction, Dynamic CE Level 2 knee and hip protectors and stretch fit.

These wax front leggings are great with boots and offer a figure-hugging fit thanks to Oxford’s 4-way stretch fabric. The high-waisted design maximises comfort both on and off the bike. Two back pockets provide ample storage space. Belt loops allow for the addition of Oxford’s Belt Connector. Soft-touch Lycra protector pockets and flat-locked internal seam detailing enhance comfort and performance.

RRP – £129.99

Protection

CE AA Certified (EN 17092-3:2020)
CE Level 2 Dynamic knee & hip protectors (EN 1621-1:2012)
Reinforced impact abrasion zones
Internal overlock stitching reinforces all critical seams for improved seam strength

Climate Control

Naturally breathable moisture wicking outer fabric

Fabric & Construction

Monolayer wax Armourlite® at front legs, stretch Monolayer Armourlite® legging fabric at the rear
Jersey protector pockets for increased comfort
Original Approved branding details

Adjustability & Fit

Slim fit with three leg lengths to choose from
Armourlite® fabric features stretch characteristics for increased comfort

Storage

2 rear patch pockets

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Kazakhstan GP cancelled, Misano to host Emilia-Romagna GP

Frank Duggan

July 15, 2024

The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports announce the cancellation of the Grand Prix of Kazakhstan. Operational and logistical issues arising from the earlier flooding across the region have rendered the event impossible to hold in 2024.

Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli will instead host the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix from the 20th to the 22nd of September.

MotoGP™ is excited to stage a second event at the iconic Adriatic venue, giving the passionate Italian fanbase a further opportunity to see the world’s most exciting sport in action. The Italian GP earlier this season became the second best attended Grand Prix ever at that venue, and tickets for the San Marino GP, MotoGP™’s first visit to Misano this season, are already forecast to sell out soon.

Alessandro Di Persio Takes Debut Victory in Donington

Frank Duggan

July 15, 2024

Class rookie Alessandro Di Persio took a debut FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup victory in a spectacular and unpredictable Race 2 at Donington Park.

Marc Vich was penalised on the final lap to finish second, while title leader Gonzalo Sanchez completed the podium.

Conditions for the second R3 bLU cRU World Cup race were much more settled than Race 1 where a rain stoppage and tyre change were necessary. Sunday’s sunshine provided a warm and dry Donington Park circuit for the 16 young hopefuls.

The race two grid is based on the best laps from Saturday’s race, and it was therefore Di Persio who started on pole with Eduardo Burr and Sanchez alongside him. It was the Spanish series leader who shot to the front of the pack at the start of the 10-lap race, but he was unable to pull any advantage over the chasing pack. Race 1 victor Marc Vich was keen to continue his run of strong finishes and it was the Mallorcan and Di Persio who made their way to the front while a big group fought it out behind them.

With everyone on identical machinery and tyres there was little to split them, and by the halfway point of the race there were numerous riders still in contention. Sensational riding in the final laps from the likes of Sanchez, Vich, Mario Salles and Takumi Takahashi made for an exciting run to the finish line. A final push from Vich saw him cross the line in first place, but he was found to have exceeded track limits on the last lap and he was demoted to second. Italy’s Di Persio was thrilled with a debut victory after an impressive weekend on an unfamiliar circuit, while Sanchez took an important third place and useful championship points. The Japanese pairing of Takahashi and Shoma Yamane completed the Top 5.

The top two in the championship standings, Sanchez and Vich, are now separated by just 10 points.

Alessandro Di Persio: “Donington is a difficult track to learn, I tried hard from free practice onwards to study the more experienced riders and I worked with my team and the bLU cRU staff to understand the best way to ride. Yesterday I was very happy to achieve a podium here, especially with the changing conditions, but today it feels incredible to win. When I started from pole today I told myself ‘this time I’ll win’ and when I saw Marc (Vich) exceed track limits I knew I had it. A huge thanks to my family, my team and everyone at Yamaha.”

The R3 bLU cRU World Cup will return to action from September 6th – 8th in Magny-Cours, France.

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Herrin Wins Superbike Race Two, Builds On Championship Lead At WeatherTech Raceway

Frank Duggan

July 15, 2024

Josh Herrin Wins A Thriller Over Cameron Beaubier And Sean Dylan Kelly.

A day after Ducati North America inked a five-year extension with the Warhorse HSBK Ducati Racing team to continue as its factory-supported team in the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, Josh Herrin further enforced that they made the right decision with a victory at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

Herrin and his Ducati Panigale V4 R withstood 20 laps of pressure from five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier and EasyHealthPlans.com/TopPro Racing’s Sean Dylan Kelly to win his third Steel Commander Superbike race of the season at the perfect time as it gives Herrin a 15-point lead heading into the break before the series resumes at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in August.

Herrin took over the lead from Beaubier on the third lap and he led every lap after that, defending all of Beaubier’s probes. Kelly also had a go at Herrin, but that didn’t stick, either.

At the finish line the margin of victory was .244 of a second with Beaubier on Herrin’s rear wheel and just ahead of Kelly, who unsuccessfully tried a late-braking move on Beaubier in the final corner.

Wrench Motorcycles’ Bobby Fong was also in the mix, finishing fourth and less than a second behind Herrin.

Attack Performance/Progressive/Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne was fifth with a slight improvement in his arm-pump problem. The three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion was some seven seconds behind Fong and some two seconds ahead of Herrin’s Warhorse HSBK Ducati teammate Loris Baz.

Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Xavi Forés barely beat Tytlers Cycle Racing’s JD Beach to the finish line for seventh with Superbike Cup winner Danilo Lewis ninth on the Team Brazil BMW M 1000 RR. FLO4LAW’s Benjamin Smith rounded out the top 10.

Notable non-finishers included Attack Performance/Progressive/Yamaha Racing’s Cameron Petersen who suffered another mechanical failure just when he’d clawed himself back into the championship fight. Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Brandon Paasch also failed to finish after crashing out of the race early.

Herrin Wins Superbike Race Two, Builds On Championship Lead At Weathertech Raceway — Bobby Fong (50) finished fourth with Jake Gagne (1) fifth on Sunday. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

Superbike Race 2

Josh Herrin (Ducati)
Cameron Beaubier (BMW)
Sean Dylan Kelly (BMW)
Bobby Fong (Yamaha)
Jake Gagne (Yamaha)
Loris Baz (Ducati)
Xavi Forés (Suzuki)
JD Beach (BMW)
Danilo Lewis (BMW)
Benjamin Smith (Yamaha)

Josh Herrin – Winner

“Yeah, super stressful. Who knows how it would have ended up, but with Sean (Dylan Kelly) being there it kind of helped me a little bit because it got Cam a little bit distracted, or probably got his heart rate racing a little bit. He couldn’t just calm down and think about where he wanted to get me because he has to think about who’s behind him also. So, it probably helped me a little bit. I could hear him every lap kind of just testing – I would assume testing where he was going to be able to get me. I tried my hardest on the last lap to protect the lines but also not make the mistake of overprotecting and losing drives. I obviously don’t know what happened behind me, but obviously it worked out. I’m just super happy to get this because it’s huge for the championship. We’ve clawed our way back from a long ways. The team really deserves this. We talked about it yesterday. It’s been 30 years since Ducati has won a championship. That just got me super motivated, especially because (Eraldo) Ferracci is here. I don’t even know how that guy is still going as strong as he is. It’s insane. It’s a huge motivation for me to try to get this win this year for him. Yesterday was like a reset. Like I just got this championship reset. We’re back at square one and I just got to take advantage of it. We have three rounds to go, which seems insane. Just a huge thank you to the entire team. It was just an amazing weekend. I’m really happy.”

Cameron Beaubier – Second Place

“I didn’t quite have the pace I did yesterday at the beginning. We went with the five front today because the three yesterday was moving around a little bit. I felt like that was the better option today. I didn’t quite have the bite I wanted to on the edge of the tire. Regardless, I had a good bike. I just couldn’t pass this guy (Josh Herrin) anywhere. He was super good on the brakes. He was getting out of the last corner really good. One spot I felt really good was going down into two, but I was never close enough to do anything. So, there for a little bit, I was biding my time thinking of where I could get him as the laps went down. He was setting a good pace at the front. Then Sean came by me, and then I had to try to figure out a way around him. Once I got back on Herrin’s wheel, I couldn’t do anything without taking a big lunge and maybe taking us both out. I’m stoked, even though the win was right there. I’m stoked with how I rode this weekend, how my heel felt. I definitely need to go get my butt back in shape. But congrats to these guys. Sean (Dylan Kelly) was riding incredible. Josh was riding incredible all weekend, setting the pace. It’s going to be a tight fight the rest of the year.”

Sean Dylan Kelly – Third Place

“Much better day. I was pretty frustrated with myself after that jump start yesterday. First time I’ve ever jumped a start. I just got eaten up at the start. First lap was really far back. It was a really good day yesterday. Just understanding that I do have the pace to be up front, but you still got to make it happen. I was really focused today on just hitting the marks and getting everything together. I made not the best start, but I made some passes up really early on. Just wanted to be there. I didn’t really want to get stuck with the problems here and there with how I was feeling. I just wanted to be there. I’m really pumped with how I felt on the bike. Finally feel like I’m starting to connect truly how I want to with this BMW. Obviously still so much to learn, but I’m just super pumped, first of all, that I’m up here on the podium with these two guys who obviously have so much experience. I’ve been looking up to these guys for a long time, so to be up here is definitely a dream come true, especially at Laguna. I think it’s obviously just the beginning for me, so I want to keep on building on this. Just thank my whole TopPro Racing team. Thank my sponsors, Only Fans, Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation. Just my whole crew, my family, everyone that’s out here. I’m super pumped to bring this podium to them.”

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Gillim Takes Mission King Of The Baggers Win At WeatherTech Raceway

Frank Duggan

July 15, 2024

Jacobsen Repeats In Supersport, Yates Gets His First In Stock 1000 and West Dominates Super Hooligan.

Mission King Of The Baggers is a uniquely American race class pitting teams riding Harley-Davidson Road Glides against teams riding Indian Motorcycle Challengers. At WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, The Motor Company claimed full bragging rights by sweeping the podium in both of the weekend’s two feature races. Not only that, but the same three riders and same two teams finished in the top three on both days.

Sunday’s race two winner was defending Mission King Of The Baggers Champion Hayden Gillim who took the checkered flag aboard his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson. Gillim battled it out with polesitter and current points leader Kyle Wyman, who got the holeshot and led the first two laps until Gillim overtook him on lap three. Wyman retook the lead again on lap six, but Gillim once again got by Wyman and held the position to the finish line.

Gillim’s teammate and King Of The Baggers rookie Rocco Landers made another charge to the front like he did on Saturday. Starting back in seventh on the grid, he methodically passed riders as the laps wound down and overtook S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Troy Herfoss on the final lap to complete the podium and notch a 1-3 finish for RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson.

“Whenever we get on any bike, it’s all or nothing,” said Gillim. “That’s why we’re on these things. That’s why we’re on the teams that we’re on. Nobody is coming out here to just show up. Everybody is coming out here to win. That’s how we are, too. That’s why not winning or not even being able to really fight for the win yesterday was so frustrating for me. Now we’re getting back to where we should have been at the beginning of the season. I’m able to actually fight and be there with these guys. It’s been challenging. We’ve had some ups and downs. It’s good. This is the first time I’ve had to fight for the win. I’m really happy about it. This is the first time I’ve had to battle and actually take a win from somebody. At Brainerd, I was feeling really good and was able to kind of get away. It’s nice to have those wins, but these are a lot of fun. I’m really happy. The whole team is just working their butts off trying everything they can possibly do on the off weekends. I’m really grateful to be here and to be able to ride multiple classes and to be at the front in most of the classes I’m in. It’s going really good. I got some sleep last night, so I’m a little happier today.”

Gillim Takes Mission King Of The Baggers Win At Weathertech Raceway — Ashton Yates won his first career Stock 1000 race with a victory over Jayson Uribe (360). Andrew Lee (140) finished fourth. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

Stock 1000 – Yates Gets His First

A happy Ashton Yates won his first career Stock 1000 race on Sunday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and the young Georgian definitely earned it with a near-perfect race on his Jones Honda CBR1000RR-R SP.

Yates grabbed the lead on the second lap from pole-sitter Jayson Uribe and his OrangeCat Racing BMW M 1000 RR and he led the rest of the race, though with constant pressure from Uribe. At the finish line it was Yates by .354 of a second over Uribe, who thought he had one more lap and was surprised by the checkered flag.

Real Steel Motorsports’ Hayden Gillim ended up third, despite dropping back as far as seventh after getting into turn two in second place on the opening lap. Gillim fought back, however, and worked his way up to third two laps from the end.

A close fourth for the second day in a row went to Motorsport Exotica’s Andrew Lee with the Californian having his best race weekend thus far in 2024.

Team Brazil’s Danilo Lewis rounded out the top five.

With just two races left to run in the series finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park, Gillim leads Uribe by seven points.

Supersport – Nearly Identical

Sunday’s Supersport race was a near carbon copy of Saturday’s race with PJ Jacobsen hounding Mathew Scholtz for nearly the duration only to find a way past the championship leader and win for the second straight day.

For the second straight day, Jacobsen’s pass for the victory came in a place not known for passing. On Saturday it was in turn six. On Sunday, it was in turn 10 on the final lap and it caught Scholtz by surprise as Jacobsen shot up the inside after a great drive out of Rainey Curve. By then it was over.

Jacobsen’s two wins pulled him closer to Scholtz in the championship with a gain of 10 points. He now trails Scholtz by 18 points.

For the second straight day, Blake Davis finished third on his N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha YZF-R6. Rahal Ducati Moto’s Corey Alexander was fourth with Stefano Mesa finishing fifth on his Tytlers Cycle Racing Kawasaki ZX6R.

“This racing thing, when two riders have the pace and they’re so similar with each other, you got to find a lot of spots that that person, you can overtake them,” Jacobsen said. “So yesterday when I overtook him in turn six, I felt like that was a good pass and that was a weak point for him. I feel like when you sit behind somebody for so long, you end up studying them. You sit there and study, and study, and study. No offense to (Mathew) Scholtz, but last year he had a massive highside in that corner and he almost lost it again this year. So, I kind of knew that he was a bit weak there. Going over that rise, I just knew I had more pace sitting behind him and it was going to allow me to go into (turn) 10 with a more aggressive move. So, that’s what I ended up doing after studying like that. So, I’m not dumb. I feel like I made the pass in the right section that I had to, after watching him the whole race.

Mission Super Hooligan National Championship – West Dominates

The MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest concluded with race two of the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship, and it was a fitting way to wrap up an exciting weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Super Hooligan is an eclectic race class with 10 different makes of motorcycles making up the grid. However, like the Mission King Of The Baggers Championship, Super Hooligan has evolved into an epic battle between Indian Motorcycle and Harley-Davidson.

On Sunday, it was The Motor Company that prevailed with Saddlemen/ Harley-Davidson rider Cory West getting the victory that eluded him in Saturday’s race. The win was a dominant one for West, who started from the pole and led every one of the eight laps to take the checkered flag.

The second step on the podium was occupied by West’s teammate Jake Lewis. For West and Lewis, they were joyous about giving their Saddlemen/Harley-Davidson team a one-two finish. Third place went to Saturday’s winner Tyler O’Hara, with the S&S/Indian Motorcycle rider coming into Laguna, and also leaving Laguna, with the points lead.

“Yesterday getting second, that one stung, West said. “It was a little bit of a mistake on my part coming out of the front straightaway. We made a little change to the bike this morning that made it feel a lot better. This is my first time ever starting on pole position, and I just wanted to make the most of it. Put my head down, got a good start, and just had clear track and tried to get into a rhythm. I have a tendency to look back a lot, and I just told myself, just don’t look back. Hammered out a few laps. Looked at my lap timer once and saw 28.9 and was just like, ‘Hell yeah, let’s just keep this going.’ Was clicking off low 29’s consistent. Couldn’t help myself. About four or five laps in, I took a little peek back out of turn four and there was nobody there. I about crapped myself. I was like, ‘Okay, here we go!’ Just tried to stay consistent. Was starting to get a little bit of front-end movement down into two. Was just trying to keep the rhythm, keep going, try not to worry. The white flag was flying, and I got down into two, and I totally tucked the front and chattered it real hard and saved it. I was just like, ‘If you crash this thing on the last lap, you’re an idiot.’ I just hit my marks. I was already into traffic. So, I just wanted to be the first one to them. Got through it all right. Came out onto the front straightaway, and it was smooth sailing. Big shout out to the Saddlemen guys. Those dudes have really, really long days when they’re here at the racetrack. They put together some great bikes. We’ve got a bunch of good sponsors on board this year. It’s just awesome to get another win.”

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Razgatlioglu Dominates Donington in Historic Triple Crown Performance

Matt Anthony

July 14, 2024

The Prosecco DOC UK Round of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship concluded with a masterclass display from Toprak Razgatlioglu, as the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team rider completed a flawless weekend sweep at Donington Park.

Razgatlioglu’s dominance was evident throughout the event, starting with Friday’s fastest time and Saturday’s pole position. The Turkish sensation equalled Tom Sykes’ record at the iconic circuit, securing his ninth victory for BMW and extending his championship lead with a commanding performance in Race 2.

Pre-race drama unfolded as reigning champion Alvaro Bautista suffered a crash during the sighting lap. Despite this setback, Bautista’s team worked feverishly to repair his Ducati in time for the start.

As the lights extinguished, Razgatlioglu launched into an unchallenged lead, quickly building a gap to his pursuers. Nicolo Bulega fought hard to maintain second, while Scott Redding’s strong start was eventually overcome by Alex Lowes, who celebrated his 300th race start with a podium finish.

Jonathan Rea struggled to find pace, dropping through the field and engaging in battles with Bautista and Danilo Petrucci. Meanwhile, Razgatlioglu’s relentless pace saw him consistently lapping in the 1’26 range, ultimately crossing the line with an astounding 8.062-second advantage.

Bautista recovered admirably from his pre-race mishap, climbing to fifth position and demonstrating his championship-calibre resilience. Petrucci continued his strong form with another top-ten finish, while Andrea Locatelli and Rea provided late-race excitement, battling for seventh until the checkered flag.

Further down the order, Dominique Aegerter secured ninth, with Axel Bassani impressing in tenth after starting from 16th on the grid. The race saw early exits for Adam Norrodin and Andrea Iannone, adding to the day’s drama.

Razgatlioglu’s victory, coupled with a new lap record, cements his position atop the championship standings with 241 points. Bulega and Bautista round out the top three, setting the stage for an intense battle as the series heads to the Czech Republic next week.

Final Results (Top 6):

Toprak Razgatlioglu (BMW)
Nicolo Bulega (Ducati) +8.062s
Alex Lowes (Kawasaki) +10.026s
Scott Redding (BMW) +12.275s
Alvaro Bautista (Ducati) +13.476s
Danilo Petrucci (Ducati) +15.562s

As the WorldSBK circus moves to Autodrom Most, all eyes will be on Razgatlioglu to see if he can maintain this blistering form and further extend his championship lead.

Herrera Triumphs in Nail-Biting WorldWCR Finale at Donington

Matt Anthony

July 14, 2024

The FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship concluded its Donington Park weekend with a heart-stopping Race 2, as Maria Herrera of Klint Forward Factory Team clinched a dramatic victory in the closing moments of the Prosecco DOC UK Round.

In a reversal of Saturday’s fortunes, Herrera showcased her prowess by seizing the lead at the start and engaging in a thrilling duel for the top spot. The Spanish rider’s determined performance saw her cross the finish line just 0.199 seconds ahead of Ana Carrasco, securing her third career WorldWCR win.

Carrasco, riding for Evan Bros. Racing Yamaha Team, put up a valiant fight, briefly taking the lead on Lap 6 before Herrera’s swift counterattack. The second-place finish sees Carrasco now trailing in the championship standings by seven points.

Sara Sanchez of 511 Terra&Vita Racing Team rounded out the podium, fending off a persistent challenge from pole-sitter Beatriz Neila in the closing stages.

The race was not without drama, as a collision between Ornella Ongaro and Roberta Ponziani at Turn 11 eliminated both riders from contention, narrowing the podium battle to a four-way fight.

Further down the field, Ran Yochay secured fifth place, while Tayla Relph impressed with a second consecutive top-10 finish in sixth. Lucy Michel made significant progress from her 10th place start to finish seventh, ahead of Pakita Ruiz.

Luna Hirano and Adela Ourednickova completed the top 10, with the latter finally breaking into the points after narrowly missing out in Race 1.

The race saw early exits for Chun Mei Liu, who crashed out on the second lap, and Mallory Dobbs, whose promising start was cut short by a fall at the final corner with six laps remaining.

As the championship battle intensifies, all eyes now turn to the next round, with Herrera’s victory injecting fresh excitement into the title race.

Top six from WorldWCR Race 2:

Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Factory Team)
Ana Carrasco (Evan Bros Racing Yamaha Team) +0.199s
Sara Sanchez (511 Terra&Vita Racing Team) +12.020s
Beatriz Neila (Ampito / Pata Prometeon Yamaha) +12.374s
Ran Yochay (511 Terra&Vita Racing Team) +27.033s
Tayla Relph (TAYCO Motorsport) +27.315s

Donington Park Sizzles with WorldSBK Action: Razgatlioglu Dominates Sprint

Matt Anthony

July 14, 2024

The final day of the Prosecco DOC UK Round kicked off with an intense Warm Up session, where Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) continued his weekend dominance. The Turkish rider set the pace, followed closely by Alex Lowes and Andrea Locatelli.

The morning’s Tissot Superpole Race saw Razgatlioglu extend his winning streak to six consecutive victories. Despite a strong start from Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati), who grabbed the holeshot, Razgatlioglu fought back to claim the lead on Lap 3 and never looked back.

Bulega held on for an impressive second place, while Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) broke his podium drought with a third-place finish after starting from eighth on the grid. This marked Rea’s first podium with Yamaha, showcasing his adaptability to the new machinery.

Scott Redding (Bonovo Action BMW) narrowly held off a charging Alex Lowes for fourth place, with reigning champion Alvaro Bautista making significant progress from 11th on the grid to finish sixth.

The race wasn’t without drama, as Axel Bassani crashed out early, relegating him to a 16th place start for Race 2.

Razgatlioglu’s dominance was further underlined by setting a new race lap record of 1’25.733s, cementing his status as the man to beat at Donington Park.

Top nine from the Superpole Race:

Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team)
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +4.826s
Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) +6.526s
Scott Redding (Bonovo Action BMW) +8.375s
Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) +8.576s
Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +9.188s
Andrea Locatelli (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) +10.037s
Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +11.760s
Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) +12.229s

With Razgatlioglu’s form showing no signs of wavering, anticipation builds for the final race of the weekend, where his rivals will be looking to upset his perfect run at Donington.

Marc Vich Wins Rain-Interrupted Race 1 at Donington Park

Frank Duggan

July 14, 2024

Title contender Marc Vich took a vital victory in Race 1 of the FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup, despite a red flag and restart due to weather conditions. The Spaniard was joined on the podium by Poland’s Dawid Nowak and Italy’s Alessandro Di Persio.

The rider from Mallorca got a good launch from his second-place grid spot, slotting into an early lead in the 10-lap race and attempting to pull a gap on his rivals. As the pack closed in rain started to fall in several sectors of the four-kilometre track and the decision was taken to throw the red flag after just three laps. At this point Vich was leading, followed by Eduardo Burr, Di Persio and Nowak – the four riders separated by just eight tenths of a second.

After the switch from slick tyres to full wets it was time for a shortened five-lap dash. Vich once again shot to the front of the field, but with a patchy track it was no easy task to hold off his fellow competitors. Di Persio and Nowak were quick to surround him, staying close through every twist and turn of the tricky British track. Meanwhile Burr and championship leader Gonzalo Sanchez fought to keep themselves in contention too. As has been the case for most R3 World Cup races this season, the podium came down to the last corners, the experience of Vich and Nowak versus the ambition of the rookie, Di Persio. Incredibly, the trio crossed the line covered by just +0.164.

Burr and Sanchez completed the Top 5.

Marc Vich: “The race was difficult because we had a red flag for the rain and we all switched to wet tyres, but then the track started to dry very quickly so it was tricky with the grip. Finally, I managed everything well, I kept pushing for this victory and I’m feeling so happy. Tomorrow I would like to pull a gap, but in this class it’s so hard! I hope it will be dry and I’ll try for another top result.”

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Beaubier Wins His Fourth, Title Chase Tightens Even More At Laguna Seca

Frank Duggan

July 14, 2024

Just three points covers the top three in the 2024 Steel Commander Superbike Championship.

If you thought the points race in the 2024 MotoAmerica Steel Commander Superbike Championship was close coming into the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca round, turns out you were wrong. Now it’s close.

How does three points separating the top three sound? That’s what we have with Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin now atop the championship by one point over Attack Performance/Progressive/Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne, who in turn is just one point ahead of his teammate Cameron Petersen.

So, who among those three won Saturday’s first of two Steel Commander Superbike races at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca? None of them.

The win went to five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier, the rider who is trying to claw back the most points on the lead group in the championship after missing several rounds with a broken heel.

On Saturday, Beaubier was dominant and claw back he did. Going into today’s race, Beaubier trailed Wrench Motorcycles’ Bobby Fong by 55 points. Following his fourth win of the season today, Beaubier now trails Herrin by 41 points.

Beaubier beat Herrin to the line by 1.1 seconds, though the margin was much bigger before the slow down and celebration in the final few corners.

Herrin had his hands full with Petersen for most of the race, but the South African had jumped the start and incurred a five-second penalty. Thus, Herrin was never in any real danger of losing the spot. The second place was Herrin’s sixth podium of the season, and it moved him into the points lead, albeit by just a point.

Petersen rode hard and it was enough to give him third place, despite the five-second penalty. At the finish he was seven seconds behind Herrin and some three seconds clear of EasyHealthPlans.com/TopPro Racing’s Sean Dylan Kelly with the Floridian also fighting through after incurring a five-second jump start penalty.

Somehow Gagne and his arm-pump issues managed a top-five finish as the three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion continues to garner points despite his physical condition. He is planning on getting surgery following the Laguna Seca weekend. Through all of this, Gagne is just a point behind Herrin in the title battle.

Herrin’s teammate Loris Baz was sixth, less than a second behind Gagne and well clear of Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Xavi Forés, who barely beat his teammate Brandon Paasch to the finish line.

Team Brazil’s Danilo Lewis was ninth and the winner of the Superbike Cup, a class within a class for Stock 1000 spec bikes. Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates rounded out the top 10 and was second in the Superbike Cup.

Notables not finishing the race were Tytlers Cycle Racing’s JD Beach and Wrench Motorcycles’ Fong with both riders crashing out in separate incidents. Fong suffered the most as he lost the lead in the championship and now trails Herrin by 11 points.

Earlier in the day, Beaubier earned pole position with a new lap record in Q2 of 1:22.556 to break Herrin’s record from 2018.

Herrin leads the title chase with 169, followed by Gagne with 168 and Petersen with 167 points. Fong is fourth with 158, 26 more than Baz. Beaubier is sixth with 128 points, eight ahead of Kelly.

Beaubier Wins His Fourth, Title Chase Tightens Even More At Laguna Seca — Josh Herrin beat Cameron Petersen to finish second. Herrin leads the Steel Commander Superbike Championship by a single point. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

Superbike Race 1

Cameron Beaubier (BMW)
Josh Herrin (Ducati)
Cameron Petersen (Yamaha)
Sean Dylan Kelly (BMW)
Jake Gagne (Yamaha)
Loris Baz (Ducati)
Xavi Forés (Suzuki)
Brandon Paasch (Suzuki)
Danilo Lewis (BMW)
Ashton Yates (Honda)

Quotes

Cameron Beaubier – Winner

“To be honest, I’m pretty tired. The last month has been a roller coaster, from breaking my heel and flying straight down to Dr. Brian to get it fixed, then watching these guys race at Brainerd and just knowing how good we started the season and how good I was feeling on the bike and how hard the team has been working to just see it thrown away in front of me. It was pretty tough. Like I said before, I saw the points going into Ridge and I felt like if I could just go get a couple points there, we could be in contention towards the end of the year, just with how the way everything is shaking out. But yesterday felt amazing – just to ride the bike like I know how to ride it. I can ride at 100 percent, I can push. I feel good. Yeah, I’m definitely struggling a little bit with my fitness because I haven’t done anything in the past month. I’ve ridden the bicycle a couple times and been to the gym a couple times, but definitely not my normal program. It feels amazing to get this today.”

Josh Herrin – Second Place

“I saw him (Cameron Petersen) and SDK (Sean Dylan Kelly) creep at the beginning, but I just saw plus whatever it was on the board. For some reason I thought I saw plus 2.5, which wouldn’t have made sense because he had a five-second penalty. I don’t know. I was just in my head like, ‘what’s going on?’ I had a feeling that that’s what it was from, but I was trying to shake my head at him to just let me focus on what I got to do in front of me instead of what’s behind me. I knew he was there no matter what. It’s not like I’m going to slow down. I raced here last year with a broken ankle, so I know it’s a difficult track for your ankle and obviously just your foot in general. So, I just kept pushing as hard as I could, just in case something happened at the end and he (Beaubier) started fading a little bit, that I was there. I didn’t want to worry about what my gap was to the guy behind me. But he never got it and it just stayed plus five. But I figured, about halfway through I’m like, that must be what it’s for. Like I said, every time Cam (Petersen) went by me, I just would fight right back just in case I could make some way on Beaubier at the front, but he was just riding too good today, so it wasn’t possible. Just hoping that tomorrow can be a little bit better.”

Cameron Petersen – Third Place

“Yeah, I knew straightaway. As the lights went out, I knew I jump-started. I saw my number up on the yellow board. I kind of figured what was going on. Josh (Herrin) did have some really good pace at the end there. I was kind of struggling to hold onto the back of him. I had a few big moments right there and then because I knew even if I did make the pass, it wouldn’t have changed anything. I just kind of decided to settle down a little bit. At the same time, I kind of chilled for a couple laps. Then I remembered, I still got to beat the guys by five seconds behind me. So, I put my head down again. But they held the lights for a long, long time and SDK (Sean Dylan Kelly) just crept next to me and I kind of went off of his movement. But, stoked to be back up on the podium. Hopefully, we don’t do the same stupid mistake tomorrow.”

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Jacobsen Over Scholtz In Supersport, Wyman Tops Mission King Of The Baggers

Frank Duggan

July 14, 2024

The Action Is Hot And Heavy In Support Class Racing At WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

For the majority of Saturday’s Supersport race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, it appeared as though Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz was closing in on his seventh race win of the season. But Rahal Ducati Moto’s PJ Jacobsen had other ideas.

With just a few laps to go in the race, Scholtz was circulating about as comfortably as you can with a lead that was always just a bit under a second. But things changed in the Corkscrew when the South African encountered a lapped rider right in the middle of the track. Scholtz made his way through, but Jacobsen was suddenly locked in on his rear wheel.

On the next lap, Jacobsen made an unexpected move in turn six, a corner not known as a passing spot. From there he put his head down and gapped Scholtz, who started making mistakes while trying to close back in on the New Yorker.

N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto’s Blake Davis made a return to the podium with his third-place finish, his first since the Barber Motorsports round back in May.

Altus Motorsports’ Jake Lewis ended up forth, just a second clear of TopPro Racing’s Maxi Gerardo.

Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott’s miserable season continued as a mechanical problem knocked him out of the race before it even started. Scott is the only rider other than Scholtz and Jacobsen to win a Supersport race in 2024.

“I was sitting behind him for most of the race,” Jacobsen said. “I felt quite comfortable, but our pace I thought was very good. We were consistently doing 27.0 to 26.8. It was always one, two tenths. You’re going around Laguna, one or two tenths every lap is a lot. So, to make a small mistake or if you get backing in, or a small movement from the rear coming off the corner, let the other guy get away quickly. So, I feel like it kind of shows here a bit more at Laguna when you make a mistake because we’re so close in the lap times. So, it’s very difficult. We’re on the edge and the lap time is just consistently the same. But when that guy went down the Corkscrew, he kind of backed up (Mathew) Scholtz back to me. I feel like I was there, but then it seemed like I don’t know if he slowed down at that point because of grip issues or what, or if I went faster. I’m not really sure, but it seemed like I was able to then latch onto him again. Then I saw the whole race at turn six that he was struggling quite a bit. Now he knows for tomorrow. But it was a great overtake. The last two laps when I passed him, I felt like I just had to push. But I didn’t have too much grip, either. I feel like he was really killing me off of that turn two. So, we have to work on that as a team tonight, and also the last corner as well. Just too much spin off the bike. So, we need to go back and do our homework. They’ll do their homework. I’m sure the race pace will be even a bit faster tomorrow and even another crazy race.”

Jacobsen Over Scholtz In Supersport, Wyman Tops Mission King Of The Baggers — Hayden Gillim (1) won the Stock 1000 class on Saturday over Jayson Uribe. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

Stock 1000 – Gillim Bounces Back

Real Steel Motorsports’ Hayden Gillim didn’t get the start he was hoping for, but he certainly got the finish he wanted as he bounced back from a fourth-place start to take his fifth win of the Stock 1000 season.

Starting second on the grid, Gillim was fourth into turn one and he had work to do. He was helped a bit by OrangeCat Racing’s Jayson Uribe when the polesitter ran wide in turn two on the third lap. Gillim wasted little time in keeping the hammer down and he took the lead from Motorsport Exotica’s Andrew Lee shortly thereafter. From there he never looked back.

Gillim’s championship rival Uribe managed to finish second after fending off what ended up being a four-rider battle for third place early on, but it allowed Gillim to gain five more points in the title chase. The Kentuckian now leads Uribe by 11 points heading into the season finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park in September.

Third ended up going to BPR Racing’s Bryce Prince with his third podium of the season ending a four-race streak without finishing in the top three. Prince had struggled at the past two rounds at Brainerd International Raceway and Ridge Motorsports Park, two tracks he’d never seen, and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca was a welcome sight for the Californian. He was able to pass Lee late in the race to take the spot.

With Lee fourth, FLO4LAW Racing’s Benjamin Smith rounded out the top five.

“I definitely didn’t,” Gillim said of not getting the start he wanted. “This year has been great with starts. I’ve been getting really great starts. I holeshotted a few. I think I was just too antsy and wanted to try and get a good start and try and get to the front if I could. There was a little bit longer light than I was expecting it to be, so then by the time the lights started going off, I had kind of blown my wad a little bit. Gave ourselves a little bit of work. It was good. The bike, we made some changes from this morning. The bike is a lot different from what it was at the Ridge. We’re kind of back to where we were at Brainerd, setup-wise. We’ve just been chasing some chatter and haven’t been able to get away from it. It got better in the race, but we’re trying everything. Then I’m struggling with rear grip coming out of turn two, three, four. Just spinning the thing up. Struggling on dries a little bit. So, it was tough to make the passes. Luckily for me, Jayson (Uribe) ran wide the one lap into turn two and I was able to get by him. Then that lap, I got a good run out of six on Andrew and made the pass into the Corkscrew. It took them a little bit to get by Andrew and I was able to get a little bit of a gap. Then the last five laps or so, that gap came down pretty quick from me to Jayson. He made me push a lot harder than I wanted to at the end of the race, especially with having crashed a few of the last races.”

Mission King Of The Baggers – Wyman In Control

The Mission King Of The Baggers Championship returned to the track where the hugely popular race series began in 2021: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Saturday’s final qualifying and three-lap Challenge portended things to come as Harley-Davidson Factory Racing’s Kyle Wyman earned the pole with a record lap and won the $5000 in the winner-take-all dash for cash. Wyman was having a good day. Then, it got even better. The New Yorker notched his fifth win of the year and his 25th all-time AMA/MotoAmerica victory of his career with a dominant start-to-finish performance where he was never headed.

Wyman’s win enabled him to leap-frog over championship leader Troy Herfoss and take the points lead. Herfoss crashed his S&S/Indian Motorcycle and, while he managed to get back in the race, he finished 11th.

Rounding out the podium were RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines teammates Rocco Landers and Hayden Gillim with young upstart Landers taking advantage of a late-race bobble by veteran Gillim to overtake him and finish second to Gillim’s third-place result.

“We’ve done a really nice job this week,” Wyman said. “The whole team has worked super hard to get me comfortable and keep chipping away at it. Try to start fast and continue from there. It’s been really good. I haven’t had a race like this this year, where I could get out front and control the pace like I have in years past. So, it feels really, really good to get that kind of up my sleeve for 2024. It’s definitely confidence-inspiring to go wire to wire. That’s the kind of momentum I want to carry on throughout the rest of the season and just be smart about it and have a plan and be patient. That’s where my approach is, at the moment.”

Mission Super Hooligan National Championship – O’Hara Finally

Although it’s somewhat hard to believe, defending Mission Super Hooligan National Championship Champion Tyler O’Hara had yet to win a race in 2024 when the series rolled on to the Monterey Peninsula. But that streak was snapped on Saturday with his first victory of the season coming at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

The race was wild and somewhat sloppy with five riders battling for victory with that win ultimately going to O’Hara and his S&S/Indian FTR by .206 of a second over Saddlemen/Harley-Davidson’s Cory West after a ferocious last-lap battle.

KWR Harley-Davidson’s Hayden Schultz earned his second podium of the season with his third-place finish on his Pan America. Schultz had put a hard pass on O’Hara’s teammate Troy Herfoss in the final corner that also allowed Saddlemen/Harley-Davidson’s Jake Lewis to beat the Australian to the flag.

“These short races, they kept getting shorter and shorter,” O’Hara said. “We kept going. We kept doing restarts and red flag. Trying to take care of my clutch and not fire the clutch. Just get out there and get out front and control the pace. Having a plan in these races doesn’t work. You got to just use your instinct and go for it. We got our strengths. To be honest, I feel like the bike is running awesome. It can turn on a dime. I can put it anywhere I want. I got a string of podiums. I’m scoring points. I got a lot of momentum right now. I’m really enjoying riding. I’m working with my passion and I’m enjoying it. I’ve also been working my ass off, too. My team has been working really hard as well, and they deserve this. I think we put in the effort. This one is my team. Shout out to my dad. It’s his birthday. He’s been battling the flu and some stuff, so he couldn’t make it. He’s my biggest fan. He has always believed in me and supports me. That’s a big part of racing is the support system away from the track. It’s been a while since I won. I’ve had to dig deep and work for this. These guys made a big step this year. It’s a lot of fun. Cory (West) is an awesome guy to race with. We race each other hard. We race each other clean. We’re rubbing, but rubbing is racing. I wouldn’t have it any other way. I enjoy it. To get the trophy from Scott Parker (multi-time AMA Grand National Champion) is special. I named my first son after Scott Parker – Parker O’Hara. So that was the icing on the cake. Get a picture with Wayne. My whole SNS Cycle, Indian Motorcycle team, Mission Foods, everybody that supports us. Paul Langley, thank you for believing in me and giving me the opportunity five years ago when we came here on the King of the Baggers and prolonged my career. I’m really enjoying it. I’m really hungry. We had a lot of adversity this weekend in the other class. We’re just going to keep fighting. We never give up. It’s a long season. I think he was having some issues with his bike off the start. I don’t know what was going on. I saw him working on it during the red flag. His bike kind of intermittent was missing shifts or something. I kind of didn’t want to follow him really because it was intermittent. But they made a big step, and it makes it fun. Two manufacturers, three, four manufacturers going for it. The depth is there. But I think we’ve worked really hard for this, and I think we deserve it.”

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Huertas Storms to Victory in Thrilling Donington Supersport Clash

Matt Anthony

July 13, 2024

Adrian Huertas of Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team continued his impressive 2024 campaign with a dominant performance in Race 1 of the FIM Supersport World Championship at the Prosecco DOC UK Round. The Spanish rider claimed his fifth win of the season and third consecutive victory with a masterful display at Donington Park.

Despite a strong start from Yari Montella, Huertas quickly asserted his authority, seizing the lead on the second lap and never looking back. His relentless pace saw him open up a commanding 4.679-second gap by the checkered flag, setting the fastest lap of the race in the process.

The battle for the remaining podium positions provided edge-of-the-seat excitement, with Stefano Manzi of Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing snatching second place from Montella in the closing stages. Montella fought valiantly to reclaim the position but had to settle for third, crossing the line just 0.188 seconds behind Manzi.

The race was not without drama, as home favourite Tom Booth-Amos faced an early setback with a Long Lap penalty for cutting the track. Despite this, he managed to recover to a respectable seventh place.

Jorge Navarro secured fourth after a intense battle with Valentin Debise, who rounded out the top five. Bahattin Sofuoglu impressed with a charge from the third row to finish sixth.

Late drama unfolded when Marcel Schroetter crashed on the final lap following contact with Federico Caricasulo. The incident resulted in a five-position penalty for Caricasulo, dropping him to 16th.

Further down the field, Oli Bayliss, Niki Tuuli, and Lucas Mahias completed the top ten, with Tuuli losing one position due to exceeding track limits on the final lap.

As the championship moves into the second race of the weekend, all eyes will be on Huertas to see if he can maintain his blistering form, while his rivals will be strategizing on how to close the gap to the flying Spaniard.

The top six from WorldSSP Race 1, full results here:

Adrian Huertas (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team)
Stefano Manzi (Pata Prometeon Ten Kate Racing) +4.679s
Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) +4.867s
Jorge Navarro (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) +6.392s
Valentin Debise (Evan Bros. WorldSSP Yamaha Team) +6.630s
Bahattin Sofuoglu (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) +12.120s

Razgatlioglu Dominates Donington in Spectacular WorldSBK Opener

Matt Anthony

July 13, 2024

Toprak Razgatlioglu of ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team delivered a masterclass performance in the opening race of the Prosecco DOC UK Round, extending his championship lead to 33 points with a commanding victory. The Turkish sensation crossed the finish line a staggering 11.384 seconds ahead of his nearest rival, securing BMW’s 20th triumph in the series.

From the moment the lights extinguished, Razgatlioglu seized control, converting his pole position into an early lead. His relentless pace saw him consistently lap in the 1’26 bracket, leaving the competition in his wake. This victory marks Razgatlioglu’s 46th career win, further cementing his status as a formidable force in the championship.

Home favourite Alex Lowes thrilled the British crowd with a stellar ride to second place, claiming his 39th career podium for Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK.

Reigning World Champion Alvaro Bautista showcased his class by carving through the field from 11th on the grid to secure the final podium position, his 99th in WorldSBK.

The race was not without drama. Scott Redding, after a strong start, was forced to retire due to mechanical issues. Nicolo Bulega, who briefly held second place, had to settle for fourth after being overtaken by both Lowes and Bautista in the closing stages.

Jonathan Rea led the Yamaha charge, finishing fifth after a confidence-boosting performance, narrowly ahead of teammate Andrea Locatelli. Danilo Petrucci, Dominique Aegerter, Michael van der Mark, and Remy Gardner rounded out the top ten.

The day saw disappointment for some, with Tarran Mackenzie and Xavi Vierge both crashing out early. Sam Lowes, after a promising qualifying, finished a distant 19th following an off-track excursion.

As the dust settles on an exhilarating opener, all eyes turn to tomorrow’s races, with Razgatlioglu’s rivals seeking to close the gap to the seemingly unstoppable Turk.

The top six from Race 1 at Donington Park, full results here:

Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team)
Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) +11.384s
Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +13.167s
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +14.913s
Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) +16.349s
Andrea Locatelli (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) +16.611s

Carrasco Claims Nail-Biting Victory in Donington Thriller

Matt Anthony

July 13, 2024

The FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship delivered an electrifying spectacle in Race 1 of the Prosecco DOC UK Round, with Ana Carrasco of Evan Bros. Racing Yamaha Team emerging victorious after a heart-stopping battle at Donington Park.

The British crowd was treated to a masterclass in close quarters racing as a quintet of riders vied for supremacy throughout the contest. Carrasco’s triumph, sealed on the final lap, has significantly tightened the championship standings, leaving her just two points adrift of the lead.

Beatriz Neila (Ampito / Pata Prometeon Yamaha) showcased blistering pace, setting the fastest lap on route to a commendable second place. Sara Sanchez (511 Terra&Vita Racing Team) completed the podium after an audacious last-lap manoeuvre.

The race ignited with Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Factory Team) seizing an early advantage, only to be embroiled in a fierce duel with Carrasco. As the laps ticked by, a leading quartet consisting of Herrera, Carrasco, Sanchez, and Neila began to break clear.

Roberta Ponziani (Yamaha Motoxracing WCR Team) mounted a charge to join the front-runners, setting a blistering pace as the battle intensified. The final lap unfolded in dramatic fashion, with positions changing hands multiple times before Carrasco crossed the line in triumph.

Herrera narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth by less than a second. Ponziani secured fifth, while Ran Yochay (511 Terra&Vita Racing Team) rounded out the top six.

The race was not without incident, as Emily Bondi, Alyssia Whitmore, and Mallory Dobbs all suffered crashes. A post-race penalty for Lucy Michel reshuffled the final standings, dropping her to 15th position.

As the dust settles on an enthralling opener, anticipation builds for Sunday’s race, with the entire field looking to challenge Carrasco’s supremacy.

The top six from WorldWRC Race 1, full results here:

Ana Carrasco (Evan Bros. Racing Yamaha Team)
Beatriz Neila (Ampito / Pata Prometeon Yamaha) +0.511s
Sara Sanchez (511 Terra&Vita Racing Team) +0.726s
Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Factory Team) +0.890s
Roberta Ponziani (Yamaha Motoxracing WCR Team) +3.476s
Ran Yochay (511 Terra&Vita Racing Team) +23.621s

Razgatlioglu Shatters Records in Breathtaking Donington Qualifying

Matt Anthony

July 13, 2024

In a display of sheer dominance, Toprak Razgatlioglu of ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team left his competitors in awe during the qualifying session for the Prosecco DOC UK Round of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship. The Turkish phenomenon not only secured pole position but did so by obliterating the existing lap record at Donington Park.

As dark clouds threatened overhead, riders scrambled to set fast times early in the 15-minute session. Razgatlioglu immediately stamped his authority, posting an incredible 1’24.892s lap that was 1.2 seconds quicker than the previous pole record. But he wasn’t done yet. In his second run, Razgatlioglu pushed even harder, clocking an astonishing 1’24.629s, a time that no other rider could come within half a second of matching.

Nicolo Bulega of Aruba.it Racing – Ducati put in a valiant effort to claim second place, 0.573s behind Razgatlioglu, while Scott Redding rounded out the top three for Bonovo Action BMW, marking his first top-three Superpole result since 2022.

The session was not without drama. Sam Lowes, despite a late crash at Turn 8, managed to secure fourth place. Danilo Petrucci initially looked set for a strong grid position but was relegated to 13th after losing his fastest lap due to yellow flags.

BMW’s resurgence was further highlighted by Michael van der Mark’s sixth-place finish, giving the manufacturer three bikes in the top six. Meanwhile, Yamaha riders Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea found themselves in seventh and eighth respectively, both over a second off the pole time.

Surprisingly, reigning champion Alvaro Bautista struggled to find pace, managing only 11th place at a circuit where he scored a double victory last year.

The session’s blistering pace was evident as 13 riders managed to break the previous pole record, showcasing the fierce competition and technological advancements in the championship.

As the grid takes shape for Race 1, all eyes will be on Razgatlioglu to see if he can convert his record-breaking pace into race victory, while his rivals will be strategizing on how to close the considerable gap to the flying Turk.

The top six from WorldSBK Superpole, full results here:

Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) 1’24.629s
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.573s
Scott Redding (Bonovo Action BMW) +0.777s
Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.863s
Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) +0.899s
Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.992s

#Britwatch – World Superbikes at Donington Park

Kerrie McFadden

July 13, 2024

With a still damp track the early minutes of Fridays FP1 highlighted the home knowledge for the British contingent, each placing strongly in the standings with the exception of Jonny Rae whom missed a significant portion of the session whilst his team tried to diagnose a ‘strange’ technical issue with his R1. This resulted in many parts being changed in quick succession in an attempt to get him back out on track as quickly as possible leaving analysis of the potential cause to be carried out without further loss of much needed track time.

Despite this loss of setup and track time Rea showed promise and things are heading in the right direction finishing the session in P13. Alex lowes continued his excellent 2024 form in P4 with his brother Sam adapting to his first visit on his Ducati V4R.

Scott Redding also hinted at a potentially strong round in P10 one of his career defining venues. Bradley Ray looked to be having fun out on track with his effortless looking style once again visible to see resulting in finishing the session P16. Tarran Mackenzie appeared to be struggling with setup on his MIE Honda however still finished hot on the tail of his factory HRC rivals in P21 confirming he is managing to extract the current maximum performance of his machine. With track dry for FP2 times tumbled.

Alex lowes retained 4th however closed the gap significantly to Toprak. Scott Redding leapt to 5th ahead of Bautista. Sam Lowes moved inside the top ten to 9th. Johnny Rea moved up to 12th and more importantly closed to within a second of the fastest time.

Bradley Ray found time however shuffled down the order to P17 but looks to be in with battling several riders ahead. All Honda riders found significant time for the last session of the day with Tarran finding the most finishing as first Honda in P19.

Toprak is the rider on form for todays racing, coverage available on Eurosport.

Words: Kerrie McFadden info@firstturnmedia.co.uk

Photography: Rachel Bourne and Jason Neale

Herrin Stays Hot With Provisional Pole At WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Frank Duggan

July 13, 2024

Josh Herrin Leads Steel Commander Superbike Qualifying 1 In Ultra-Close Afternoon Session.

Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin continued with the hot hand in the MotoAmerica Steel Commander Superbike series as he stormed to provisional pole position on Friday afternoon at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

Herrin, the lap record holder at the 2.238-mile course in the hills east of Monterey, lapped at 1:23.827 to better Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Cameron Beaubier’s best by just .058 of a second. Herrin, who won the second of two races at Ridge Motorsports Park two weeks ago, said his lap record of 1:22.908 will be difficult to top as the track is bumpier than when that record was set in 2018.

TopPro Racing’s Superbike rookie Sean Dylan Kelly continues to impress as he ended the opening day third fastest and just .280 of a second off Herrin’s session leader.

Fourth fastest on Friday was Attack Performance/Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne with the three-time and defending series champion turning in a best of 1:24.168 to finish slightly faster than his teammate Cameron Petersen.

Steel Commander Superbike Championship points leader Bobby Fong was sixth fastest on his Wrench Motorcycles Yamaha YZF-R1 and less than half a second from Herrin.

Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Loris Baz was seventh and .552 of a second from his teammate. Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Brandon Paasch, Tytlers Cycle Racing’s JD Beach and Paasch’s teammate Xavi Forés rounded out the top 10.

Stock 1000 – Uribe On Top

OrangeCat Racing’s Jayson Uribe used all of his home-track knowledge to lead the way in the first of two Stock 1000 qualifying sessions, besting his championship rival Hayden Gillim by .306 of a second.

Uribe lapped at 1:25.733 with Gillim turning in a 1:26.049 with the Californian getting the best of the Kentuckian for the first time in a qualifying session.

Another Californian was third quickest with Motorsport Exotica’s Andrew Lee ending up third on his BMW M 1000 RR. Two more racers were within a second of Uribe with FLO4LAW Racing’s Benjamin Smith fourth and OrangeCat Racing’s Travis Wyman fifth.

Herrin Stays Hot With Provisional Pole At Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca — Kyle Wyman was the fastest of the fast in the Mission King Of The Baggers class to earn provisional pole position on Friday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

Mission King Of The Baggers – Wyman Down And Up

Harley-Davidson Factory Racing’s Kyle Wyman didn’t let a little crash slow him down as he bounced back from an early-session tipover in turn 11 to earn provisional pole position for the two Mission King Of The Baggers races.

Wyman’s fast lap came late in the session and his 1:28.705 topped RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson’s Rocco Landers by just .122 of a second. Yes, you read that right – Rocco Landers.

Landers continued to gain momentum in his rookie season of Baggers racing and he put that all together to hold the top spot until getting knocked down a peg by Wyman in the closing stages of the session.

Landers’ teammate Hayden Gillim was third fastest, the defending class champion only .190 of a second behind Wyman.

Laguna first-timer Troy Herfoss was fourth fastest on the S&S Cycle/Indian Motorcycle Challenger, a second slower than Wyman and .2 faster than Wyman’s teammate James Rispoli.

Supersport – Jacobsen Strikes First

The season-long Supersport battle between Rahal Ducati Moto’s PJ Jacobsen and Mathew Scholtz resumed at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with Jacobsen striking first in Q1 on Friday afternoon.

But, like all the races held thus far in 2024, the pair weren’t separated by very much.

Jacobsen ripped off a 1:27.031 lap to lead the way over Scholtz, with the South African just .032 of a second adrift of the New Yorker with his 1:27.063. But those two were by no means alone at the top.

N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto’s Blake Davis was next best, and he was closer to the front than he’s been all year, trailing Jacobsen by just .217 of a second.

TopPro Racing’s Maxi Gerardo ended up fourth quickest with Jacobsen’s teammate Corey Alexander rounding out the top five.

The top nine were all within a second of Jacobsen with Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott, the only rider other than Scholtz or Jacobsen to win a race in 2024, ninth and .990 of a second from the top.

Mission Super Hooligan National Championship – West Goes West

Saddlemen Racing/Harley-Davidson’s Cory West saved his best for last in stealing provisional pole position for the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship in the waning moments of the final session of the day at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

West and his Harley-Davidson Pan America lapped at 1:29.624 to snatch pole from his teammate Jake Lewis by .153 of a second.

S&S Cycle/Indian Motorcycle’s Tyler O’Hara ended the day third fastest with KWR Harley-Davidson’s Cody Wyman and his teammate Hayden Schultz rounding out the top five.

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