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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP to Start Qatar GP from Pole

March 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales will start the first race of the season in the best way possible: from pole position. Despite the windy and relatively cold conditions at the Losail International Circuit, Valentino […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ZACH OSBORNE BREAKS THROUGH FOR A 450SX CAREER-BEST OF SIXTH AT DAYTONA

March 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Zach Osborne had a break-out ride on Saturday, earning his best-career 450SX class finish with sixth-place at Round 10 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship at Daytona International Speedway. […]

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Qatar GP: first-row start for Dovizioso, 2nd in qualifying at Losail. Petrucci in third row (7th)

March 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After showing its competitiveness in Friday’s free-practice sessions, the Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action today at the Losail circuit in Qatar, home of the opening round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship. After completing […]

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RINS AND MIR TO START FROM FOURTH ROW IN 2019 DEBUT

March 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 9. Alex Rins: 10th – 1:54.257 (+ 0.711) Joan Mir: 11th – 1:54.390 (+ 0.844) • Alex Rins struggles after two crashes at Turn 2. • Joan Mir will […]

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Free Stuff – Be One of the First to get a FREE Limited-Edition Indian Motorcycle T-Shirt

March 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

On Saturday, March 16, 2019* Be one of the first to get a FREE limited-edition Indian Motorcycle® t-shirt. Free Stuff – Be One of the First to get a FREE Limited-Edition Indian Motorcycle T-Shirt: Head into your […]

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Aprilia, its bikes and its champions of yesterday and today at Mugello

March 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Aprilia, its bikes and its champions of yesterday and today at Mugello for a great celebration open to all all in one unforgettable day on the most beautiful track in the world: PRESENTATION OF THE […]

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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING ANNOUNCES 2019 SPONSORS FOR AMERICAN FLAT TRACK FACTORY TEAM

March 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (March 8, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, the 2017 and 2018 Manufacturer’s Champion, announced today Progressive Motorcycle Insurance as the presenting sponsor for its 2019 American Flat Track (AFT) factory race team. All three […]

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POSITIVE OPENING TO 2019 SEASON FOR TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR

March 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 8. Alex Rins: 8th – 1:54.320 (+ 0.940) Joan Mir: 10th – 1:54.402 (+ 1.022) • Alex Rins working on improving feeling. • Joan Mir impresses, especially in FP2. […]

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Ducati: The 2019 MotoGP World Championship has officially begun

March 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action today in Qatar at the Losail track, home of the opening round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship, for the first free-practice sessions of the season. Both Danilo […]

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Aaron Plessinger: Off the Beaten Path, From GNCC to Supercross

March 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The road to the premier class in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship is not an easy one. Aaron Plessinger found his way there off the beaten path, so to speak. Coming from an off-road […]

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VITPILEN & SVARTPILEN REKLUSE AUTOMATIC CLUTCH UPGRADE

March 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are offering all VITPILEN 401 and SVARTPILEN 401 owners the chance to take the performance of their Husqvarna machines to a new level with the addition of Rekluse’s Radius X automatic clutch kit. […]

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Rookies of ’79 Continues as Official Charity of American Flat Track

March 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 7, 2019) – American Flat Track and Rookies of ’79 and Friends are proud to announce a renewed partnership with Rookies of ’79 reaffirming its designation as the Official Charity of American […]

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Indian Motorcycle of Lexington Named Entitlement Partner of American Flat Track’s 2019 Red Mile

March 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Lexington the entitlement partner of its ninth round  – the Indian Motorcycle of Lexington Red Mile – to be held on June 1 at the famed Red Mile racing circuit in Lexington, KY.   “We are delighted […]

The New 2019 MV Agusta Model Lineup - Art Over Engineering?
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The New 2019 MV Agusta Model Lineup – Art Over Engineering?

March 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Beauty over form, art over engineering, aesthetics over function. For 2019, MV Agustra introduces the most artistic lineup ever. Introduced a 3 year warranty, solved many technical issues, increased reliability, stabilized delivery, solidified the company […]

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Realities Ride & Rally Welcomes Josh Allison of Hit TV Show American Choppers for 2019

March 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

LOVELAND, COLO. – Mar. 6, 2019 – The 18th annual Realities Ride is set for May 25th and 26th and is sure to be the best ride to date. Recognized as “The World’s Largest Poker Run” by Guinness World […]

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BMW Motorrad consistently pursues individualisation offensive

March 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad is expanding its customising range, now also offering the extensive programme of Option 719 milled parts as Original BMW Motorrad Accessories. The exclusive individualisation features already familiar from the range of optional […]

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Successful test for Honda Endurance Racing at Le Mans

March 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Honda Endurance Racing team has been in action this week (5-6 March), during a private test at the legendary Bugatti Circuit, Le Mans in France, in preparation for the 24 Heures Motos next month […]

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Febvre to Undergo Surgery Following Fall in Argentina

March 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following a heavy fall in Race 2 at the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Patagonia, Argentina, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre will undergo surgery next week to repair a […]

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American Flat Track’s Atlanta Short Track to Host Astro Invitational

March 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 6, 2019) – American Flat Track‘s upcoming Atlanta Short Track presented by Cycle Gear event will host an added element – the Astro Invitational – during its race program scheduled on March […]

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Winnowing the key stats: 10 things to know about the Grand Prix of Qatar

March 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Qatar, as usual, marks the opening round of the MotoGP World Championship. Before the start of a new season, we selected 10 key stats about the Losail circuit and the Mission […]

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The wait is over: the Mission Winnow Ducati team ready for the opening round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship in Qatar

March 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After positively concluding two three-day, pre-season tests, the last of which took place about one week ago in Qatar, the Mission Winnow Ducati team is ready for the opening round of the 2019 MotoGP World […]

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MV Agusta Brutale 800RR wins “Design of the Year” The 2019 Bike India Awards

March 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

  Varese (Italy) March 6th , 2019 – MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR has won the “Design of the Year 2019” title at The Bike India Awards 2019. During a ceremony recently held in Mumbai, […]

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THE EXPECTATIONS OF RINS AND MIR AHEAD THE QATAR GP

March 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 6. The unique and exciting night time atmosphere of Qatar is once again about to kick off a new season, and Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s riders Alex Rins and Joan […]

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PETRONAS Yamaha SRT in Optimistic Mood for Historic first MotoGP Race

March 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The dream of the PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team is about to become a reality. After ten months of intense hard work since the birth of the team back in May 2018, all of that […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Commence 2019 Campaign in Qatar

March 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team is traveling to Qatar for the first MotoGP Grand Prix of 2019, held this weekend under the floodlights of the Losail International Circuit. Riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales […]

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Cameron Smith to Join Richie Morris Racing in Potent AFT Singles Effort

March 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 5, 2019) – Richie Morris Racing (RMR) announced today that Roof Systems AFT Singles presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys competitor – Cameron Smith – has officially joined the team for its […]

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SUZUKI GSX-R1000 1-2 IN NEW ZEALAND SUPERBIKES

March 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 4. Daniel Mettam – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 1st Scott Moir – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 2nd Suzuki rider Daniel Mettam went on the attack at the weekend’s third round of […]

The New 2019 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard Riding Without Compromise
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The New 2019 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard: Riding Without Compromise

March 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Raw and Uncompromised. The new 2019 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard provides the ultimate stripped-back touring motorcycle experience. Disconnect from all the noise of the day-to-day, become one with the road. Only the essential Harley-Davidson styling […]

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THOMAS KJER-OLSEN SECOND OVERALL AT GP OF ARGENTINA

March 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying a positive start to the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship, Thomas Kjer-Olsen has secured Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s best results at the season opening GP of Patagonia in Argentina, where the young Dane […]

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Bitter Sweet Start to 2019 MXGP Season

March 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

A dramatic MXGP season opener saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre return to his winning ways with an incredible Qualifying Race victory followed by an impressive top-three finish in Race 1. Unfortunately the […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING CLAIMS A PAIR OF TOP-TEN FINISHES IN ATLANTA

March 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Round 9 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship series took place inside Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team took home two top-ten finishes with Dean Wilson claiming eighth in […]

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Rookie Plessinger Scores Career-Best Supercross Finish at Atlanta

March 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

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

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Ferrandis Scores Runner-Up Spot in Atlanta 250SX East-West Showdown

March 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East-West Showdown, which took place on Saturday night at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, was not only a battle for points, but bragging rights in the sport’s 250 […]

MV Agusta USA 2.99% low finance offer on motorcycle models
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MV Agusta USA 2.99% low finance offer on motorcycle models

March 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MV Agusta USA is pleased to announce that for a short time only, approved retail customers can take advantage of a low 2.99%* finance rate offered through Freedom Road Financial. This finance offer is only […]

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KTM and American Flat Track Forge Partnership for 2019

March 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 1, 2019) – On the heels of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team announcement, American Flat Track and KTM North America proudly solidify a partnership naming KTM an Official OEM Partner of American Flat Track for […]

Rider Inspiration 103 years of BMW Group 100 years of records and victories
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Rider Inspiration: 103 years of BMW Group, 100 years of records and victories

March 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Victories, honors and history are a big part of motorcycling and where would riders be today without the efforts, R&D and dedication of BMW? BMW makes some of the finest motorcycles today for riders, everything […]

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Yamaha Riders Optimistic for MXGP Season Opener

February 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a successful winter period, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Seewer, and Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus and Gautier Paulin are set for the opening round of the MXGP […]

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Parts Unlimited & Drag Specialties Continue as Official Powersports Distributor of American Flat Track for 2019

February 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 27, 2019) – American Flat Track announced today its renewed partnership with Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties as the Official Powersports Distributor of American Flat Track.   As the world’s largest distributors […]

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Barcia To Miss Upcoming Atlanta SX Following Training Crash

February 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team rider Justin Barcia will sit out this weekend’s Supercross round in Atlanta following a crash while training today at his compound in Florida. Following a medical check at Tallahassee […]

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de Puniet signs for Honda for the Endurance World Championship in 2019

February 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

  Honda has revealed it will contest the second round of the FIM Endurance World Championship (the 24 Heures Motos, Le Mans), with a new rider line-up for the Honda Endurance Racing team. Randy de […]

New 2019 Indian Roadmaster Elite v Dark Horse 2 & 3 v Chieftain Limited - See Why Indian Introduced Them
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New 2019 Indian Roadmaster Elite, Dark Horse 2 & 3, Chieftain Limited Models!

February 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Just released 2019 Indian Motorcycle models go in our head-to-head motorcycle mashup. See why Indian Motorcycle just redesigned the Chieftain Limited, introduced the 2019 Indian Roadmaster Elite as the most limited edition model, and offered […]

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Industry Pioneer Roland Sands Named Grand Marshal of 2019 DAYTONA TT

February 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 26, 2019) – Industry leader and innovator Roland Sands has been named Grand Marshal for American Flat Track’s 2019 DAYTONA TT presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys. Sands and his wildly-popular […]

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2019 NBCSN American Flat Track Broadcast Schedule

February 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 26, 2019) – American Flat Track announced today its NBCSN broadcast schedule for its 2019 season, maintaining its highly-coveted, weekend afternoon programming slots within two weeks of each event.   American Flat […]

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BMW Welt Jazz Award 2019 in March

February 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. As the BMW Welt Jazz Awards 2019 enter the final stages, two more ensembles are set to wow audiences with their interpretation of this year’s motto, Saxophone Worlds. The two final matinees in the […]

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2019 Preseason Ends in Style for PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team

February 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team wrapped up the final test of the 2019 preseason at the Losail International Circuit with both riders posting some impressive results. Fabio Quartaro went one better than his impressive […]

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Successful End to Preseason Testing for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP

February 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Today the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team completed the third and final day of the last 2019 MotoGP preseason test. Despite less than desirable riding conditions, Maverick Viñales let his consistency shine again and set […]

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QATAR TEST COMES TO A CLOSE WITH POSITIVITY ALL ROUND

February 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 25. Alex Rins: 3rd – 1:54.593 +0.385 (in Session 2) Joan Mir: 12th – 1:54.997 +0.789 (in Session 3) • Alex Rins feeling prepared for Qatar GP. • Joan […]

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CHAD REED SCORES 132ND TOP-3 ON SUZUKI AT DETROIT SX

February 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 25. Chad Reed [450 Class, 3rd Place] Alex Martin [250 Class, 6th Place] Kyle Peters [250 Class, 8th Place] Justin Hill [450 Class, 13th Place] Two-time AMA 450 Supercross […]

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Mission Winnow Ducati Team Petrucci 10th and Dovizioso 15th in Qatar Testing

February 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team concluded tonight the official MotoGP pre-season tests at Losail (Qatar). In the three-day test, which is crucial to define the technical base ahead of the opening round of the Championship, […]

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THOMAS KJER-OLSEN SECURES RUNNER-UP RESULT AT LACAPELLE MARIVAL INTERNATIONAL MX

February 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Thomas Kjer-Olsen has successfully wrapped up his pre-season races by securing a solid runner-up result in MX2 category at the 2019 Lacapelle Marival International Motocross in France. The event […]

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QATAR DAY 2 SEES RINS FLY TO THE TOP OF THE SHEET

February 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 24. Alex Rins: 1st – 1:54.593 Joan Mir: 11th – 1:55.280 (+ 0.687) • Alex Rins continues excellent pace ahead of season opener. • Joan Mir shifts focus back […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Push On with Testing in Losail

February 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi were back in action at the Losail International Circuit today, as they continued to look for the ideal balance of their bikes‘ settings. They ended the […]

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SR75 SUZUKI WINS ARENACROSS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

February 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 25. SR75 Suzuki – 1st Overall The French pairing of Charles Lefrançois and Valentin Teillet finished their respective Pro 450 and Pro Lites classes as 2019 Arenacross vice champions, […]

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Successful race debut for the new BMW S 1000 RR at the WorldSBK opener in Australia

February 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has completed its race debut – just three months, after the series version was presented to the world. At the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season opener […]

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BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues to score points with the new BMW S 1000 RR

February 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has already proved to be a consistent points collector on its debut weekend in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Again in Sunday’s race at Phillip Island […]

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Aprilia sales up 24.8% Piaggio Group 2018 Financial Statement

February 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

In 2018, the Piaggio Group reported an improvement in performance from the previous year, progress on all the main earnings indicators, a strong increase in Ebit and net profit, higher capital expenditure and a reduction […]

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The Mission Winnow Ducati team resumes development at Losail

February 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action at Losail (Qatar) to move forward with the development of the Desmosedici GP19 in the last MotoGP tests before the season opener, scheduled for March 8-10 on the […]

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Álvaro Bautistatotally dominates the opening round at Phillip Island with hat-trick

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Álvaro Bautista couldn’t have got off to a better start in World Superbike this weekend at Phillip Island, as the 34-year-old Spanish rider dominated the opening round of the championship held at the Phillip Island […]

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Tactical Approach in Australia Pays Dividends for Van Der Mark and Lowes

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders, Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes, overcame difficult conditions in today’s WorldSBK Race at Phillip Island to add to their championship points haul with fourth and fifth place respectively. Van […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ZACH OSBORNE RACES TO A TOP-10 FINISH AT DETROIT SX TRIPLE CROWN

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Round 8 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship series took place on Saturday with the second round of the Triple Crown at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Zach […]

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Barcia and Plessinger Tackle Triple Crown in Detroit

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia toughed it out to finish seventh overall at the second Monster Energy AMA Supercross Triple Crown of the season, Saturday night at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. […]

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BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues to score points with the new BMW S 1000 RR

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has already proved to be a consistent points collector on its debut weekend in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Again in Sunday’s race at Phillip Island […]

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Cooper Finishes Fourth at Triple Crown Debut in Detroit

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

In just his first attempt at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Triple Crown format, Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Justin Cooper finished fourth overall in the 250SX East class, Saturday night at Ford Field in […]

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Krummenacher Takes WorldSSP Win for Yamaha in Phillip Island

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Evan Bros. Bardahl Yamaha Supported WorldSSP rider, Randy Krummenacher, celebrated his 29th birthday in style with a resounding victory in the opening race of the 2019 Supersport World Championship in Phillip Island today. The Swiss […]

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Top ten for Quartararo with Morbidelli in 14th on day one in Qatar test

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team today completed their first day of tests at the Losail International Circuit, with Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli both inside the top fifteen. The Frenchman ended the evening as […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Lead the Way on Qatar Test Day 1

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi got back in the saddle today at the Losail International Circuit to commence the final three-day preseason test before the start of the 2019 season on 10 March. The riders […]

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PUTTING THE PIECES IN PLACE FOR RINS AND MIR IN QATAR

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 23. Alex Rins: 2nd – 1:55.159 (+ 0.108) Joan Mir: 11th – 1:56.264 (+ 1.213) • Alex Rins setting good times and trying new exhaust. • Joan Mir creeping […]

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Sensational double debut win for Álvaro Bautista and the Panigale V4 R at Phillip Island

February 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Making his debut in the Superbike World Championship for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, Álvaro Bautista today achieved a truly extraordinary feat by winning the opening round of the 2019 season with the new […]

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Aprilia: all new team and bikes, the 2019 MotoGp challenge has begun

February 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The RS-GP evolves even more and returns in a beautiful black and gritty livery reminiscent of Aprilia’s successes Iannone comes alongside Espargaró, two ultra fast talents ready to provide entertainment and thrills A top shelf […]

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MAXWELL & SUZUKI WIN AUSTRALIAN SBK 1ST RACE

February 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 23. Wayne Maxwell – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 1st Josh Waters – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 5th Wayne Maxwell celebrated his return to Suzuki in style by winning the opening race […]

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Melandri and Yamaha on the Podium After Titanic Fight With Lowes

February 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The first race of the 2019 WorldSBK season at Phillip Island culminated in a titanic last lap battle between Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Alex Lowes, and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK rider, Marco Melandri, for the […]

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Successful race debut for the new BMW S 1000 RR at the WorldSBK opener in Australia

February 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has completed its race debut – just three months, after the series version was presented to the world. At the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season opener […]

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Sandriana Shipman Goes Solo for 2019

February 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MAYBROOK, Ny. (February 22, 2019) – Sandriana Shipman, the firebrand AFT Singles presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys racer who climbed back into the crucible of AFT competition late last year after serious injuries, announces […]

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American Flat Track Legends Come Together to Prove 2019 DAYTONA TT Track Design

February 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 21, 2019) – American Flat Track joined forces today with AMA Hall of Famers and members of the Pro Flat Track community to finalize the track design for the DAYTONA TT […]

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Lowes Leads The Way For Yamaha on Opening Day in Phillip Island

February 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider Alex Lowes who ended the opening day of the 2019 Superbike World Championship season as the highest placed of the four Yamaha riders. The Briton’s time of 1’30.783 during […]

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