World Superbike

Morbidelli banking on ‘happy ending’ as Yamaha doubts grow

Yamaha MotoGP rider Franco Morbidelli thinks his first full season with the factory team had a “happy ending” – but is the damage already done regarding his longer-term future with the team? The 42 points scored by Morbidelli this year is the worst result for a factory Yamaha rider in …

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PanAmerican Superbike Honors 2022 Champions – Roadracing World Magazine

PanAmerican Superbike honors 2022 champions PanAmerican Superbike honored its 2022 Champions with their annual Beach Party Awards Ceremony held in Boca Raton, Florida. PanAmerican Superbike would like to congratulate all the riders for their hard work and outstanding achievements! Pan American Superbike Expert Overall Champion – Christian Miranda Overall Pan …

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Alvaro Bautista seals the title at Mandalika

Yamaha rider Razgatlioglu scored a hat-trick of victories at the Indonesian venue, but in that situation Bautista only needed to finish third to seal the crown ahead of the Phillip Island final next weekend. Second place behind the incumbent champion was enough for Bautista to take an insurmountable 66 point …

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Thinking of the title “ridiculous”, says Jonathan Rea before the penultimate round of the World Superbike in Indonesia

The six-time champion leads Alvaro Bautista by 98 points with six races to go and says it is “ridiculous” to be considering winning a seventh world crown this year before the penultimate round. He has won five times this season, with his last wins coming at Estoril in Portugal in …

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Inducted in Ohio – Roadracing World Magazine

2022 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Six Inductees The event brings together motorcycle legends, enthusiasts and industry leaders from across the country PICKERINGTON, Ohio— The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted six new members Friday night at the 2022 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Members …

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Scott Redding revives the discussion: “Why is there no minimum weight limit for cyclists?”

Álvaro Bautista leads the Superbike World Championship by a big margin with two rounds to go, and he could be champion for the first time. Although there is no doubt about his merit, he still serves as an example for Scott Redding when it comes to rider weight – the …

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Jonathan Rea frustrated as his winless run in the Superbike World Championship continues

Jonathan Rea felt an overwhelming sense of frustration as the six-time World Superbike Champion’s long wait to get back on the grandstand winning step continued in Argentina. ea finished third in the Superpole race yesterday at the San Juan circuit and third in race two as Spaniard Alvaro Bautista continued …

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The Superbike and Supersport World Championship heads to South America: schedules in San Juan Villicum

The Argentinian round of the Superbike and Supersport World Championship begins this Friday in San Juan Villicum. It’s the first of three rounds outside Europe in this final stretch of the season, which will be decisive in finding the champions. In WSBK, Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Ducati) is the undisputed leader …

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Billy McConnell will race the ASBK with 727Moto

Billy McConnell will race in ASBK Billy McConnell will return to Australia and race the remaining two rounds of the 2022 Alpinestars Superbike Mid-Bike Motorcycle Insurance Championship with 727Moto Yamaha. Billy McConnell is currently second in the British Superstock 1000 Championship The former British Supersport champion finished second this year …

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Tom Sykes wraps up BSB season, World Superbike return looms

Sykes concluded his first season at BSB since 2008 12th in the standings as his return to the national stage in a Paul Bird Motorsport Ducati V4 R Panigale failed to produce the expected results. A pair of wins in the penultimate round at Donington Park proved to be the …

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Racing Fan TV Lists in Canada October 14th to October 23rd

friday october 14 12:00n-6:00p, DVELO, Mecum Auction, Chicago, ILL 9:00P-10:30, REV TV, World Superbike Portugese Round 9 Race 1, Algarve International Circuit, Portimão, Portugal, Oct 8/22, R 10:30p-12:00m, REV TV, World Superbike Portugese Round 9 Race 2, Algarve International Circuit, Portimao, Portugal, Oct 9/22, R Saturday …

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MotoGP rider Vinales slams Supersport 300 class after latest death

The 22-year-old was involved in a multi-rider incident during last weekend’s Supersport 300 race at Portimao as part of the World Superbike assistance programme. Steeman suffered serious head injuries which he tragically succumbed to on Tuesday. He is the second rider in the space of a year to be killed …

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Verstappen TWICE denied the euphoria of winning the title thanks to clumsy F1 bosses.. and his future may not be at Red Bull

FOR the second year in a row, Max Verstappen has been crowned world champion in unusual circumstances. It was the controversial fall of Michael Masi’s management of the Abu Dhabi GP last year that left rival Lewis Hamilton feeling the championship result had been “manipulated”. 4 Max Verstappen was named …

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Axel Bassani stays at Motocorsa Ducati

The Italian rider will remain aboard the team’s solo Ducati V4 R Panigale for a third campaign next year, having established himself as one of the best independent riders in the category. With four rounds remaining this season, including the Portimao round this weekend, Bassani sits sixth in the standings …

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MotoGP Results – Round 17 of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship

Results MotoGP of Thailand, Buriram – Free practice (4) Pos Rider Nat Crew Time/diff. Round Max 1 John Zarco ENG Pramac Ducati (GP22) 1’30.830s 09/17 335k 2 Jack Miller AU Ducati Lenovo (GP22) +0.109s 7/18 334k 3 Marco Bezzecchi ITA Mooney VR46 Ducati (GP21)* +0.131s 9/16 332k 4 Brad Binder …

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World Tourism Day 2022: Odisha Tourism organizes a super bike rally

Bhubaneswar, 27th September: A super bike rally was organized by Odisha Tourism from Infocity Square to Dhauli Shanti Stupa on the occasion of World Tourism Day 2022. The rally was reported by Police Commissioner SK Priyadarshi with Tourism Director Sachin R. Jadhav in the presence of Convenor Odisha Super Riders …

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SunLive – A Busy Summer for Motocross and Road Racing

Entering the barrel of the first full summer racing season in three years, the Altherm JCR Yamaha motocross and road racing teams are fired up for plenty of track time over the next six months. Yamaha motorsport director Josh Coppins has been working behind the scenes with the riders to …

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Jonathan Rea ‘tries to forget’ Alavaro Bautista controversy as Kawasaki rider targets first World Superbike victory since May

Bautista accused the Northern Irish driver of deliberately making contact in race three at the previous round at Magny-Cours in France, which caused him to crash. Rea received a long lap penalty for irresponsible driving after the incident and finished fifth, while Bautista’s advantage at the top was reduced to …

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Scott Redding disappointed with Barcelona chances

Scott Redding says he must “forget” about trying to finish on the podium at the World Superbike round in Barcelona this weekend as he thinks the circuit layout is not suitable for his BMW M1000RR. By: Jamie Klein, news editor Co-author: Lorenza D’Adderio, Featured Writer 5am Since …

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NEMRR: Franco, Greenwood, Guyer, Paganis, Wood claim multiple wins – Roadracing World Magazine

NEMRR Round 6 – September 17-18, New Hampshire Motor Speedway. September in New Hampshire is known for having some of the best “go fast” conditions of the season, and mother nature did not disappoint for round six of the NEMRR. Saturday featured clear, sunny skies and temperatures hovering around 70 …

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Moto3 Aragon | Mechanics banned for ‘dirty’ qualifying tactics

A Moto3 team manager has denounced the “unacceptable” behavior of two of his mechanics banned for two races for interfering with a rival motorcycle. As Tech3 KTM rider Adrian Fernandez attempted to leave the pits during the second part of qualifying for the Moto3 Grand Prix of Aragon in eastern …

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Fernandez signs with GasGas Tech 3 to complete 2023 MotoGP grid – Motorsport Week

Augusto Fernandez has been confirmed as the latest rider to make up the 2023 MotoGP field, with the Spaniard joining Pol Espargaro in the GasGas Tech 3 team. Rumor has it in recent weeks that the current Moto2 series leader is the favorite for the final seat in the KTM …

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Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V4 tires

Press release | September 12, 2022 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa: from track to road, the fourth generation of the tire that symbolizes sporty driving. The following is a press release from Pirelli…. The new product, both in SP race replica and SC compound versions, is in the final stages of development …

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British Superbike: Snetterton’s first race results – Roadracing World Magazine

Editorial note: American Julian Correa, driving his Microlise Cresswell Racing Honda, qualified 18th and finished 17th in the British Talent Cup Race One on Saturday at Snetterton. BSB R1 More, from a press release issued by MotorSPort Vision Racing: Bennetts British Superbike Championship honors Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II The …

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Carter Thompson rookie Red Bull for 2023

Carter Thompson a Red Bull rookie 14-year-old Carter Thompson has secured a place in the next level of Dorna’s Road to MotoGP programme. Carter successfully went through a hotly contested process at the Autodromo di Modena in Italy to be selected to join the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup for …

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Phillip Island WorldSBK 2022 wildcard entries open

Phillip Island WorldSBK 2022 wildcard entries open Wildcard applications for the 2022 Motul FIM World Superbike, Round (WorldSBK) Championship at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit are now open and Australian riders can nominate for two available places in the World Superbike and World Supersport categories. WorldSBK action at Phillip …

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An important milestone is approaching for the Manawatū Car Club

JAROD CARRUTHERS/Supplied The Manawatū Car Club prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary. The Manawatu Car Club is gearing up to celebrate a 75-year milestone. The club, formed by a small group of enthusiasts in June 1947, is one of the oldest in the country and one of the founding clubs …

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Audi will enter Formula 1

Audi has officially announced that it will join Formula 1 from 2026. Audi announced its commitment at a press conference at the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. At the event, Markus Duesmann, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Audi, and Oliver Hoffmann, Member of the Board of …

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How Formula 1 technology inspired Pirelli’s latest road bike tires

On two wheels and four, the need for speed is at the heart of Italian sporting culture. And, more often than not, those wheels are wrapped in Pirelli rubber, a tradition now taking hold in the world of cycling, as professional and amateur riders alike enjoy an F1-inspired performance boost. …

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Jonathan Rea felt ‘indebted’ to Kawasaki

Rea was already a regular winner in his first five WSBK seasons with Honda, but it was the move to Kawasaki in early 2015 that put him on the list of all-time motorcycle racing greats. From the start of the partnership, Rea became the dominant force in the WSBK, winning …

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World Ducati Week 2022 records record attendance

After a four-year hiatus, World Ducati Week (WDW) 2022 held at the Misano “Marco Simoncelli” World Circuit, was a celebration of all things Ducati and a gathering of Ducatists, as Ducati fans are known, all over the world. According to the figures, WDW had 80,000 attendees over three very hot …

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What a national series can teach MotoGP about fan strategy

Much has been made over the past few days of this year’s low turnout at Silverstone for the MotoGP British Grand Prix, with just 40,000 for Sunday’s main event – the smallest crowd at the race since ‘She left Donington Park for the 2010 event. But while the first port …

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2022 British Superbikes Thruxton – Race 1 Results | British superbikes

Jason O’Halloran continued his winning streak at Thruxton, following a late break as his main rivals clashed in Saturday’s Sprint race, round six of the Championship. The McAMS Yamaha rider led an all-Yamaha team 1-2 and top three at home as the manufacturer continued to dominate. Although the Aussie started …

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Honda set to retain Lecuona, Virgo for 23

Honda is set to continue with Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge for a second season in the Superbike World Championship in 2023, with the team ruling out freeing up space to accommodate MotoGP rider Takaaki Nakagami. Co-author: Sebastian Fränzschky, writer 4h Lecuona and Virgo made strong impressions …

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Brookes and Sykes ready for Thruxton Thriller

The fastest track in the 2022 Bennetts British Superbike Championship hosts round six of the series this weekend when MCE Ducati riders Josh Brookes and Tom Sykes resume the battle around Thruxton. The Hampshire circuit has been a good hunting ground in the past for Paul Bird’s Lake District-based team, …

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Safety fears plunge MotoGP into an existential crisis

FIM and MotoGP promoter Dorna Sports has responded to the tragedy in 2021 and the spotlight on the age (and driving) of Grand Prix entrants by raising the minimum requirement of 16 18 for 2023 and 14 for the ‘Road to MotoGP’ programs such as the British Talent Cup, JuniorGP …

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Katie Melua is pregnant! The singer debuts her growing baby bump at a concert in Zurich

Katie Melua is pregnant! The singer debuts her growing baby bump at a concert in Zurich as she is showered with well wishes from fans By Richard Eden for the Daily Mail and Sean O’grady for Mailonline Published: 6:53 p.m. EDT, August 3, 2022 | Updated: 6:59 p.m. EDT, August …

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Two sets of Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tires

In 1872 the company we now know as one of the leading manufacturers of motorcycle tires was established with the aim of making the rubber sheath for electrical wires, but in 1894 Pirelli produced its first tire in the form of a velocipede (bicycle) tire. Since then, Pirelli has focused …

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Whelen Euro Series revives NASCAR GP Germany with a visit to Oschersleben in 2023

After three years of absence, the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series will return to Germany, and to a new place. On Wednesday, the series announced a multi-year deal to take over the NASCAR GP Germany to Motorsport Arena Oschersleben in 2023. The event will take place on the 3.69 km circuit …

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Keith Huewen: MotoGP talent log jam, ‘crying in shame’ if Toprak misses | MotoGP

With Suzuki leaving MotoGP at the end of this season, the premier class drops from 24 to 22 grid places. While Andrea Dovizioso, the oldest driver on the grid, has signaled he won’t be returning for 2023, it looks like at least one of the current rookies could also be …

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American Toth P2 racing ESBK Stock600 at MotorLand Aragon – Roadracing World Magazine

ESBK MOTORLAND: ROOKIE BORJA GÓMEZ ADDS THIRD CONSECUTIVE VICTORY Spanish Superbike Championship, 5th round JULY 23, 2022 The fifth round of the Spanish Superbike Championship takes place this weekend at the Circuit MotorLand Aragón. Due to the heatwave that has been plaguing the country for an entire week, high temperatures …

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Dorset’s Brad Jones hits back after superbike crash

“What a difference a year makes” is one of those ubiquitous sayings perhaps devalued by its widespread use. However, in the case of Dorset motorcycling prodigy Brad Jones, that difference is literally a knife between life and death. Rewind 12 months and Jones, now 24, was at the top of …

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Sunday July 17 sports TV programs | Professional

11am; Fox Sports 1, NHRA Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High Nationals, Qualifying, in Morrison, Colorado (recorded) 1 p.m.; WDBJ, FIA Formula E World Championship, New York ePrix 3:00 p.m.; USA Network, NASCAR Cup Series, Ambetter 301, Loudon, NH (2 p.m. pre-race show) 3:00 p.m.; Peacock, IndyCar, Indy Toronto 4:00 p.m.; WFXR, …

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Jonathan Rea reigns supreme in WSBK FP2 at Donington Park; Alvaro Bautista fifth

Jonathan Rea was the fastest rider on day one of the Superbike World Championship free practice at Donington Park. The six-time world champion was the strongest of FP2 this afternoon, leading from start to finish and with a considerable margin over the opponent. The times pass quickly in 1’27 and …

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“My first holiday was on a circuit, not on a beach” – Jonathan Rea on the “contagious” love for motorcycles

Jonathan Rea has revealed that his first vacations were at racetracks rather than beaches, which ignited his love for motorbikes. The six-time Superbike World Champion will continue his quest for a record seventh home title as the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) returns to Donnington Park for the first time in …

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FERODO Racing brings its expertise in performance braking to conventional and electric bikes

New FERODO brake pads, rotors and fluid now available for Complete range of mountain, road and electric bikes KONTICH, Belgium, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — FERODO Racing’s unparalleled success at the highest levels of two- and four-wheel competition has resulted in the development of a new line of ultra-performance brake …

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Whitham and why wildcard rides are always great…

10.07.2022 | Robin Miller | MotoGP Image: Impact Images In the good old days, crowds were drawn to the British round of World Superbikes by local heroes taking on and beating the greats of the day, some of which the UK produced. John Reynolds, Shane Byrne, Steve Hislop and our …

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Two Wheels for Life returns to Donington Park

Two Wheels for Life arrives at Donington Park Two Wheels for Life have announced their return to Donington Park for the UK round of the Superbike World Championship from July 15-17 after a two-year absence. The UK-based charity will take the WorldSBK SuperShow stage with long-time WorldSBK Paddock Show host …

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John Hopkins: ‘Devastating, Cameron Beaubier should have been on the podium’ | MotoGP

After a better fifth place in his rookie season in Moto2, the American secured a first pole position in front of his local supporters at COTA, then a second place next time in Portimao. But both races ended in disappointment, with the five-time US Superbike champion falling from fourth place …

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2023 Ducati V21L MotoE racing bike cover: check specs

2023 Ducati V21L MotoE racing bike cover: check specs 02 Jul 2022, 00:05 2 minute read The 2023 Ducati V21L battery alone weighs 110 kg (Photo credit: Ducati) Italian bike manufacturer Ducati has unveiled its new 2023 MotoE bike, the V21L in Modena, Italy. He will participate in the FIM …

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Official: Tarran Mackenzie will make his WorldSBK debut at Donington Park | Superbikes of the world

Mackenzie, who was originally set to contest three WorldSBK wildcards in 2022, had to withdraw from the Dutch round in Assen due to injuries sustained during pre-season testing. Since undergoing successful surgery on a broken right ankle, Mackenzie has been back in action in the last two BSB rounds, where …

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BMW and California Superbike School renew their relationship – Roadracing World Magazine

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 27, 2022…BMW Motorrad USA would like to announce its renewed relationship with its long-time partner – The California Superbike School. BMW Motorrad USA and the California Superbike School are entering their 13th year of collaboration, offering student riders the opportunity to learn and improve their …

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Remembering the 2002 Aprilia Mille R

The 2002 Italian version of the Aprilia Mille R is a motorcycle some fondly remember after twenty years since its release to the public. It offered riders an alternative option for open-class sportbikes. The Mille R was an attractive bike that offered the power and handling that riders found exciting. …

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Hidden hobbies you didn’t know the royals had

While Prince Charles has had quite a few hobbies, like writing children’s books and watercolors, his real passion is gardening. He manages the gardens of his private residence, Highgrove House. Charles is known for his love of the environment and it seems his fondness for horticulture started at an early …

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Bautista prepared for ‘his turn to suffer’

Bautista has been in fine form since returning to Ducati earlier this year, winning half the races so far in 2022 to extend a 36-point lead over Kawasaki star Jonathan Rea and a 79-point advantage over the defending champion Toprak Razgatlioglu. While his rivals were beset by fluctuating form, technical …

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Rabat replaces Mahias injured at Misano

Mahias suffered a fractured metacarpal bone in his right hand when he crashed in the Superpole race at Estoril last month. The injury forced the 33-year-old to miss the final long-distance race of the weekend and he hasn’t fully recovered in time for the Italian round of the championship on …

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Robin Miller: Is cycle racing an extreme sport?

04.06.2022 | Robin Miller | TT and Roads Image: Impact Images Is motorcycle racing an extreme sport? Many people, including the governing bodies, consider it too dangerous and try to make it safe or at the very least safer. No one would dare to oppose it and the organizers of …

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Inside the Isle of Man TT

After three long years, an unmistakable roar once again echoes over Bray Hill in Douglas before echoing through the picturesque towns, villages and valleys of the spectacular Isle of Man countryside. It’s a noise that grows louder as the crowds on the side of the hedgerows crane their necks for …

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Last of a breed: Michael Dunlop on his Isle of Man TT hopes

There are few motorcycle racers – or perhaps even professional athletes altogether – quite like Michael Dunlop. The latest in a road racing dynasty, his incredible CV includes 19 Isle of Man TT victories before he even turned 30 – but he almost shuns the media spotlight in which many …

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TT 2022: BSB star Irwin leads newcomer laps

28.05.2022 | Road racing staff | TT and Roads Image: Impact Images Tomorrow, the group of 2022 newcomers to the Isle of Man TT races will experience the closed roads of the 37.73-mile mountain course for the first time, as they head towards their speed control tower. Leading the way …

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MotoAmerica: Petrucci like Roberts, his brilliance in Virginia is positive for everyone

https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/motoamerica-riders-dont-back-petruc… Danilo Petrucci’s arrival at MotoAmerica was greeted with great enthusiasm by the championship organizer (former three-time 500 world champion Wayne Rainey), by all the staff, but also by his opponents. The idea of ​​introducing yourself with the word “Handymanon the back of his helmet after his successes in various …

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Razgatlioglu ‘surprised’ at lack of pace

Razgatlioglu battled for victory in the opening race and Superpole contest at the Portuguese venue, twice losing on the final lap in close duels with Alvaro Bautista and Jonathan Rea respectively. However, after engaging in an early battle for the lead in Sunday’s final race, the Yamaha rider could no …

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“If KTM doesn’t want me, I’ll go to World Superbike” – Remy Gardner

The split between KTM and Remy Gardner seems to be getting closer and closer, judging by statements from Pit Beirer, managing director of KTM Motorsports and now a racer, who discussed his future with the European factory. Beirer reiterated that he wants to keep the Australian for 2023 but warned …

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BMW presents the M 1000 RR 50 Years M Anniversary Edition 2023 – Roadracing World Magazine

The BMW M 1000 RR 50 years M 2022 • Exclusive anniversary edition of the first M motorcycle, the M 1000 RR • Exclusive M color – Sao Paulo Yellow. • 50th anniversary badge of Mr. • MSRP of $32,495 • Expected arrival on the American market – end of …

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North West 200 fans give Jonathan Rea extra motivation ahead of World Superbike return

Jonathan Rea says the support he received in Saturday’s North West 200 gave him extra motivation ahead of the return of World Superbikes this weekend. Rea heads to Estoril in second place in the standings, 18 points behind early leader Alvaro Bautista. The 35-year-old had almost a month off after …

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French Moto3: Dominant Foggia wins his first pole position | MotoGP

Dennis Foggia set about putting a lackluster performance at Jerez behind him as he built on his practice dominance, topping every session he appeared in with pole in qualifying for the French Moto3 Grand Prix at the Le Mans, seventh round of the championship. After finishing behind him dominating the …

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NW200: World Superbike king Jonathan Rea says Superbike favorite Glenn Irwin “can handle the weight of expectations”

Rea is a strong supporter of Northern Ireland’s best road race and is back on the North Coast this week to soak up the unique atmosphere, where he is due to take part in a Friday night chat show in the marquee home of the race paddock in Portrush. . …

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World Superbike hero Carl Fogarty visits Knockhill

MOTO great Carl Fogarty will be at Scotland’s Knockhill circuit on Sunday – headlining a family event organized by Ducati Glasgow. Fans will even have the chance to win passenger seats with the four-time Superbike World Champion at the famous Fife venue. This is the first time Foggy, who was …

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Fun Cup Endurance spotlights Croft this weekend

THERE will be another brilliant mix of sprint and endurance racing in store during the BRSCC’s first visit of the year to Croft Circuit this weekend with the Fun Cup Endurance Championship, the culmination of the another action-packed meeting. The popular series will again be contested over a four-hour period …

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Josh Brookes eyes North West 200 shock after taking over PBM Ducati race vacated by Michael Dunlop

The Aussie rider has been given an unexpected nod to race the Ducati Panigale MCE in Superbike racing after Michael Dunlop’s shock split from Paul Bird’s team. Dunlop made the bombshell announcement last month at the official launch of the TT, and the Bird team owner turned to Brookes to …

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Razgatlioglu “disappointing” in the first races

Defending WSBK champion Razgatlioglu failed to score a win in the first two rounds of the year at Aragon and Assen last month, struggling to keep pace with Kawasaki’s Jonathan Rea and the returnee from Ducati Alvaro Bautista. Razgatlioglu had already dropped 27 points from the championship lead before the …

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Dorna ‘officially contacted’ Suzuki over MotoGP split rumors | MotoGP

In the statement, Dorna reiterates that Suzuki has signed to stay in MotoGP (until 2026), having joined the other five manufacturers in agreeing to a new five-year term at the start of last season. However, the commercial rights holder acknowledges that Suzuki could still leave sooner “following an agreement between …

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Royal Enfield named presenting sponsor of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2022

Press release | April 25, 2022 Royal Enfield returns as main sponsor for the second consecutive year. This is a press release from the WADA… Pickerington, OH (April 2022) – Royal Enfield, a motorcycle manufacturer with a history dating back more than 120 years, was recently announced as the presenting …

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Bautista wins as Rea and Razgatlioglu collide

Razgatlioglu led the early stages of the race after getting the holeshot of second on the grid. But he soon came under pressure from poleman Rea, who had managed to recover from a poor start that left him fifth at the end of the first lap. After getting a great …

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Bike4Life back after two years as 4,000 bikers set to travel from Shrewsbury to RAF Cosford

The annual Bike4Life outing and festival is set to return after a two-year break. The event – which sees 4,000 bikers travel from Shrewsbury to RAF Cosford – has already been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. But on Sunday April 24 he will be back to celebrate the 10th …

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Superbike Sunday Global Online Auction Begins [Collecting Cars]

The remarkable Superbike Sunday global online auction begins today, the first ever event of its kind organized by Collecting Cars. Based in London, with offices in Los Angeles, Toronto, Munich and Sydney, Collecting Cars moved 6,500 lots which generated $285 million in sales. The auction runs until April 24. Let’s …

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O’Show swings on the opening day of BSB 2022 at Silverstone

2022 British Superbike ChampionshipFirst round – Silverstone Jason O’Halloran kicked off day one of the 2022 championship in style by setting the fastest Bennetts British Superbike lap of Silverstone National, topping the SUPERPICKS free practice session timesheets to edge out his title rivals in preparation for tomorrow’s season-opening race. Jason …

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2022 World Superbike Aragon, Spain – Superpole Results

Toprak Razgatlioglu smashes the Aragon World Superbike lap record to take the first pole of 2022 just -0.006s from Alvaro Bautista. 2022 World Superbike Aragon, Spain – Superpole Results Pos Rider Nat Team Weather 1 Toprak Razgatlioglu TUR PATA Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK 1:48.267s 2 Alvaro Bautista SPA Aruba.It Racing …

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Superbike World Championship kicks off this weekend: Aragon schedule

The World Superbike season begins tomorrow at MotorLand Aragón, with Superbike, Supersport, Supersport 300 and now the new R3 bLU cRU Cup entering the programme. In WSBK, Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha) enters to defend his title, in a season where the opposition promises to be strong. First there is his …

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Marc Marquez announces his return to MotoGP at COTA | MotoGP

After missing the Mandalika race due to a concussion sustained during a massive warm-up, his fourth crash of a harrowing Indonesian weekend, Marquez was later diagnosed with another bout of diplopia, forcing him to miss Argentinian weekend. The double vision issue had previously kept Marquez off any type of motorcycle …

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Jonathan Rea leads the first day of the Aragon test

Rea clocked 1m49.394s at the end of the day on the upgraded Kawasaki ZX-10RR, knocking longtime leader Razgatlioglu off the top of the timesheets. The defending WSBK champion had been fastest in the first two sessions of the day and looked set to maintain a perfect run until he crashed …

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Wayne Rainey confident MotoAmerica can propel American riders to the top

Wayne Rainey realizes how dominant he and his fellow Americans were in the premier class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing from the mid-1970s to the mid-2010s. “America was really spoiled, we thought this cash cow would never end,” Rainey said. “We dominated, and a lot of people are still talking …

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Sports fans in Indonesia can now enjoy the world’s most popular sporting events at their fingertips with the launch of SPOTV NOW, Business News

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – April 1, 2022 – Leading regional sports network SPOTV today announced the launch of the SPOTV NOW mobile app – bringing sports fans in Indonesia closer to the biggest and most popular sporting events in the world. world. This follows the app’s launch in …

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Catalonia will host the Superbike tests on March 25 and 26

Catalonia will host most of the World Superbike participants on March 25 and 26, two days of testing, where five manufacturer brands and 20 riders will be in action on the Barcelona circuit. Track action begins at 10:00 a.m. (CET) and finishes at 6:00 p.m. on both days, giving the …

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World Superbike: MotoGP-style test concessions announced

The championship has not specified how much additional track time will be offered or which manufacturers are eligible for concessions, only that it will be determined based on a concession point system. Honda and BMW are the most likely to benefit from the new rule, having struggled to keep pace …

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Turkey inaugurates the famous Çanakkale Bridge dating from 1915

One of Turkey’s megaprojects, the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, whose foundations were laid in 2017, was opened to traffic on Friday in a ceremony attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The historic Dardanelles-crossing project was commissioned on March 18, which coincides with the 107th anniversary of the Çanakkale naval victory. Erdoğan …

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Ducati launches Anniversary Edition spl Panigale V2 in India at Rs 21.3 lakh

Italian superbike manufacturer Ducati on Wednesday launched a special anniversary edition of its Panigale V2 motorcycle in India at a price of Rs 21.3 lakh (ex-showroom). Dubbed the “Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary,” the limited-edition bike features the special celebratory livery inspired by the Ducati 996 R …

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Asian Sports Streamer SPOTV Launches in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia

Asian sports streaming platform SPOTV has launched in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines. This decision was announced on the first day of the virtual FilMart rights market. The service is available as a subscription-based app that includes linear channels and on-demand event coverage. Sports covered include MotoGP World …

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Motorsport: His son gives Hafizh a lot of energy for a new challenge

PETALING JAYA: New father Hafizh Syahrin is all excited for the start of the World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) season early next month. The 27-year-old, who will be the first Malaysian to race all season, welcomed the birth of his first-born son on Thursday. Hafizh, who is married to Noor Suzana …

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Ducati launches Panigale V4 SP2 for track only (video included) – Roadracing World Magazine

Ducati presents the Panigale V4 SP2: “The Ultimate Racetrack Machine” The Panigale V4 SP2 is the top model for Ducati super sports motorcycles: a special and exciting version for track riding, even more intuitive and less tiring even for non-professional riders Carbon fiber rims, Brembo Stylema R® brake calipers, MCS …

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WorldSBK: Gerloff within 0.074 seconds of Razgatlioglu in Aragon (Update) – Roadracing World Magazine

Yamaha tests mechanical components and seeks acceleration improvements at Aragon test Five riders from three teams traveled to the MotorLand Aragon site for testing as defending champion Toprak Razgatlioglu topped the timesheets Three Yamaha teams traveled to MotorLand Aragon to continue their preparations for the 2022 MOTUL FIM Superbike World …

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PLN prepares 14 UPS, 11 generators for MotoGP

Technically, we have covered the electricity needs of MotoGP Jakarta (ANTARA) – State-owned power company PT PLN has prepared several strategies to provide uninterrupted service during the MotoGP race at Mandalika, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), ranging from preparing 14 uninterruptible power supplies (UPS ) to 11 generators. PLN West Nusa …

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Daytona 200: final entry list with 50 riders published (updated) – Roadracing World Magazine

The entry list for the 2022 Daytona 200, featuring the MotoAmerica Supersport class, was released by MotoAmerica and includes 50 riders. The 80th edition of the classic race is scheduled for March 12 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Entry lists for recent Daytona 200 races have been …

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Mulligan rides high at the Old Bike Aus Challenge

By Colleen Bate | February 25, 2022 A well-known print industry identity, Mitch Mulligan, Managing Director of Böttcher, won the Old Bike Australasia Challenge – Formula 750cc, and he finished third in another race at the event this month. Ride high: Mulligan on the circuit Mulligan admits he’s always had …

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Wayne Rainey will ride a YZR500 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed! | MotoGP

Three-time 500cc World Champion and MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey will not only be racing at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, but riding! The 61-year-old American, paralyzed from the chest since a crash in 1993, will travel to Goodwood Hill on his 1992 championship-winning Yamaha YZR500 at the June 23-26 …

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Building Indonesian Nation Branding through the Mandalika Tour – OpEd – Eurasia Review

Indonesia is known as a country rich in natural resources. The abundance of natural resources comes from the geography of Indonesia which has a myriad of islands and mountains in various archipelagos of Indonesia, so Indonesia has a diverse ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity of nearly more of 500 languages …

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Althea looks back at ‘next-gen’ WorldSSP with Caricasulo

19.02.2022 | WorldSBK Staff | WorldSBK Althea Racing unveiled its 2022 Ducati Panigale V2 on Saturday as it returns to the World Superbike paddock after a two-year absence. Returning to contest the newly adapted Supersport World Championship, Althea will manage 2019 runner-up Federico Caricasulo as the Ravenna rider moves to …

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Who are Eduardo Freitas and Niels Wittich, and why are they replacing Michael Masi in F1?

F1 and the FIA ​​have come under fire over how the final laps were handled in last year’s season finale, prompting the investigation by new FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem at the winter course. The result sees Masi replaced as F1 race director by WEC race director Eduardo Freitas and …

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2022 Ducati Panigale V4 SP2, Panigale V4 R could be announced soon

last fall, Ducati unveiled nine new models during a series of “World Premiere” online events. It’s an impressive list of new models, but it looks like Ducati isn’t done yet, announcing three more presentations to come, on February 17, March 3 and March 10. Ducati hasn’t offered any clues as …

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Pirelli presents the Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tire – Roadracing World Magazine

PIRELLI UNVEILS THE NEW DIABLO ROSSO IV CORSA THE MOST SPORTY TIRE IN THE DIABLO ROSSO FAMILY, AVAILABLE IN THE CELEBRATORY EDITION OF 150 YEARS OF PIRELLI Ideal for riders who want to improve the performance of their motorcycles Better grip, improved “fast” handling and consistent performance Bi-compound system on …

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WorldSSP: Bayliss to miss day two of Portimao Tests with ankle injury | Superbikes of the world

Barni Spark Racing Ducati rider Oliver Bayliss will miss today’s final day of WorldSSP testing in Portimao with a right ankle injury. The 2022 WorldSSP rookie was taking part in his first test for the Ducati team, however, the Aussie only completed nine laps before suffering a crash at turn …

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MotoAmerica: Team Hammer announces new sponsor and Superbike riders – Roadracing World Magazine

Suzuki and Team Hammer announce 2022 riders Escalante and Lewis bring their championship experience to Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki BREA, Calif., February 7, 2022 — Suzuki Motor USA, LLC announces the return of Team Hammer as the Official Road Racing Partner for the 2022 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road …

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Petrucci reunites with Ducati for MotoAmerica 2022 change

Two-time MotoGP race winner Danilo Petrucci will join MotoAmerica in 2022 after losing his Tech 3 KTM race, rekindling his relationship with Ducati. As widely expected in the build-up to the new season, Petrucci will replace World Superbike entrant Loris Baz aboard Warhorse HSBK’s only Ducati Panigale V4 R in …

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Bikes coming February 2022

Bikes coming February 2022 The Indian two-wheeler market was hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 but showed signs of recovery in 2021 despite the second wave of the pandemic playing spoilsport. Last year brought a raft of new two-wheelers to the country, including many mainstream products and several …

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Bubble system to be put in place for Mandalika MotoGP: Organizers

So once runners and officials land, they will be separated from the community. They will be in a “bubble” and will only meet the other members of the committee Jakarta (ANTARA) – A travel bubble will be in place for MotoGP Indonesia 2022, which will take place at Pertamina Mandalika …

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RiMS Racing: New Gamer Challenge includes time with the US Superbike Team

Clock the fastest time, win the trick On Saturday, the AMA World’s Fastest Motorcycle Gamer Challenge by Init Esports kicked off, with one simple goal: to give one lucky best-in-class player two jaw-dropping days with an American Superbike team. The game in question? For this challenge, Init Esports says the …

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Dovizioso’s MotoGP retirement plan à la Rossi

Andrea Dovizioso is apparently emulating fellow Italian MotoGP veteran Valentino Rossi’s approach to retirement – admitting at this week’s RNF Yamaha launch that his future aspirations in the sport largely depend on how the 2022 season plays out. Echoing thoughts shared by Rossi ahead of his own decision to retire …

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Kawasaki awaits 2022 WorldSSP title challenge from Can Oncu | Superbikes of the world

Can Oncu heads into the 2022 WorldSSP season with championship aspirations handed to him by team boss Manuel Puccetti. Oncu, who will be playing in his third WorldSSP campaign this season, has yet to taste victory in the intermediate class. However, the former Moto3 race winner has been very impressive …

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MotoAmerica: $150,000 raised for the Roadracing World Action Fund – Roadracing World Magazine

MotoAmerica/Roadracing World Action Fund raised nearly $150,000 in 2021 “Rainey’s Ride To The Races”, Dunlop ECSTAR 2 Up Rides and more has contributed to a fund that promotes motorcycle racing safety and the use of soft barriers IRVINE, Calif. (January 26, 2022) – MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing …

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Jonathan Rea optimistic about 2022 prospects after winning award for record ninth time

Jonathan Rea’s name features in Ireland’s Motorcyclist of the Year award for ninth time Jonathan Rea says he is “so motivated” to win back his World Superbike crown after winning the Irish Motorcyclist of the Year award for a record ninth time. The 34-year-old surpasses the record held by the …

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Indonesia facing mammoth task of hosting MotoGP round

Jakarta. Indonesian authorities are making final preparations to host the country’s first MotoGP race since 1997 on the tourist island of Lombok, where spectators will outnumber available accommodation. The Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit can accommodate 200,000 people but Lombok only has about 16,000 hotel rooms. “In initial sales, 63,000 tickets …

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Solving MotoGP’s problem with Spanish dominance

The news that the Moto3 Junior World Championship (formerly CEV Moto3) will be renamed again for the 2022 season and will now become the JuniorGP series marks the final step to solving the eternal problem of MotoGP and breaking its Spanish dominance. But if history and experience have shown us …

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Warwick Nowland named Nambucca Valley Australia Day Ambassador | The Macleay Argus

newsletters, editors pick list, Warwick Nowland Superbike Champion, Nambucca Valley Celebration, Unkya Reserve, Warwick Nowland THE Nambucca Valley has hosted many distinguished Australia Day Ambassadors over the years and now Superbike champion Warwick Nowland will become the latest to visit as part of the Australia Day festivities. Nowland has fulfilled …

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BBS named official F1 wheel supplier for 2022 RaceFans

In summary: BBS becomes the official wheel supplier for Formula 1 from this season. In short BBS becomes official supplier of F1 rims Japanese wheel manufacturer BBS has been named the “Official Rim Supplier” for Formula 1 and will supply wheels to all ten teams from this season. The deal …

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Iker Lecuona not expecting to replace Marc Marquez at Sepang MotoGP testing | MotoGP

New Honda WorldSBK rider Iker Lecuona does not expect Repsol Honda to replace Marc Marquez at the official MotoGP Sepang test next month if the eight-time world champion is ruled out. Marquez, who is still recovering from diplopia (double vision), returned to motorcycle training for the first time in three …

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Krummenacher heads to Italian CIV with Keope Yamaha

12.01.2022 | WorldSBK Staff | WorldSBK 2019 Supersport World Champion Randy Krummenacher will race in the Italian CIV for 2022 alongside his EWC commitments. The Swiss rider seems to be running out of options to stay in the WorldSBK paddock for a seventh season after a tough few years since …

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North West 200: road racing confirmed to return in May after two years away

The North West 200 international road races were last held in 2019 Race organizers have confirmed that the North West 200 international road races will return to the calendar in 2022 after a two-year absence. The event was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The race …

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World Endurance: veteran Nigon joins the VRD team Igol Experiences – Roadracing World Magazine

Big boost: VRD Igol Experiences recruits former champion Nigon for EWC * A Frenchman joins Alt and Odendaal in the privateer team powered by Yamaha * Nigon’s solid track record includes a double at the 24 Heures Motos * A team based in France relies on the mixture of youth …

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