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Overall tricky weekend of inclement weather conditions in WorldSBK Netherlands

Apr 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pata Prometeon Yamaha Riders in Podium Fights on Sunday in Assen Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea both leave the Dutch WorldSBK Round encouraged with their potential despite an overall tricky weekend of inclement weather conditions […]

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AMA Supercross Championship 250SX East/West Showdown at Nashville Results

Apr 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle reclaimed the 250SX East red plate following a third-place finish in the 250SX East/West Showdown at Nashville, putting him in control of the points lead with […]

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Third victory of 2024 AMA Supercross Championship goes to RJ Hampshire

Apr 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A third victory of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider RJ Hampshire take over the 250SX West points lead in Nashville’s 250SX East/West Showdown tonight, setting him up to […]

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Pol Tarrés and Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team rewrite the record books at 2024 Morocco Desert Challenge

Apr 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Unstoppable Tarrés Storms to Sensational Morocco Desert Challenge Victory Pol Tarrés and the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team continued to rewrite the record books as they dominated the 2024 Morocco Desert Challenge, winning six stages, including […]

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Crazy Saturday at Assen WorldSSP: incredible comeback from P22 to first

Apr 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Crazy Saturday at Assen. Bautista battles for the win but is halted by the red flag with Bulega eleventh. Huertas completes an incredible comeback in WorldSSP: from P22 to first Unpredictable weather makes Saturday in […]

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Remy Gardner denied debut WorldSBK podium finish after red flag

Apr 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Flag Stoppage Denies Gardner Podium Finish in Assen Remy Gardner was denied a debut WorldSBK podium finish after a strong first race in Assen was cut short by a red flag with six laps […]

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RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING EXTENDS AARON PLESSINGER CONTRACT INTO 2025 SEASON

Apr 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has re-signed fan favorite Aaron Plessinger for the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) season, which will continue to include the AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross Championships ahead of […]

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Gamble pays off as Ducati rider exploits red flag to capitalize on advantage

Apr 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The gamble pays off: with Pirelli intermediates Spinelli takes Race 1 The Team Barni Spark Ducati rider exploits the red flag to capitalize on the advantage at the race start; Huertas wins in WorldSSP. The […]

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Wet and Wild R3 World Cup Race at TT Circuit Assen

Apr 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Victory for Vich in Wet and Wild R3 World Cup Race 1 Mallorca’s Marc Vich put in an exemplary performance in challenging conditions to take victory in Race 1 of the second round of the […]

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Stunning first for Pata Prometeon Yamaha at Dutch Round of 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship

Apr 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pole Position and Podium Potential for Rea and Pata Prometeon Yamaha in Assen Jonathan Rea achieved a stunning first pole position for Pata Prometeon Yamaha at the Dutch Round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World […]

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YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL QUALIFIES SECOND FOR THE 24 HEURES MOTOS

Apr 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura SERT Motul qualified in second for the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans, France, the opening round of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship. The team is gearing up for the 2024 season with […]

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Setting ultimate pace at 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship Road Atlanta

Apr 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin tops Friday’s qualifying session at MotoAmerica’s Road Atlanta Loris Baz backs up his teammate with third place on Friday for two Ducati Panigale V4 Rs in the top three. […]

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Remarkable Victory After Dominating Stage 7 Win in Morocco Desert Challenge

Apr 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Tarrés on Cusp of Remarkable Victory After Dominating Stage 7 Win in Morocco Pol Tarrés and the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team are on the verge of securing a famous victory at the Morocco Desert Challenge […]

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Not an easy day with the weather at WorldSBK Assen

Apr 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner third for GYTR GRT Yamaha on opening day in Assen Remy Gardner was third quickest as the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action at the iconic TT circuit Assen for the third […]

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Superb start to 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship

Apr 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Secure Perfect Pole Position at Le Mans The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team of Niccolò Canepa, Karel Hanika, Marvin Fritz, and Reserve Rider Robin Mulhauser enjoyed a superb start to their 2024 […]

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