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National Enduro Black Buffalo National Enduro Arkansas

Apr 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Black Buffalo National Enduro Kingston, AR April 23rd, 2023 Johnson 4th, Evan 8th at National Enduro The National Enduro was in Arkansas for the third round of the series. The venue was new to the […]

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US Hard Enduro east coast The Battle of the Goats in Taylorsville

Apr 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Battle of the Goats Taylorsville, NC April 23rd, 2023 Lewis finishes in 6th Place The US Hard Enduro headed to the east coast for The Battle of the Goats in Taylorsville, NC. The course features […]

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National Hare and Hound Round 3 Jericho

Apr 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round 3 Jericho, UT April 22nd, 2023 Roberts Takes 3rd in Jericho The third round of the National Hare and Hound series took place in Jericho, Utah. The start of the race and bomb run […]

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Charge at the Morocco Desert Challenge: African rally half-point

Apr 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Tarrés Makes it Back-to-Back Podiums During Stage 4 in Morocco Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Pol Tarrés continued his charge at the Morocco Desert Challenge as he powered to a second consecutive third-place finish during […]

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Outstanding ride for KTM Stage 3 Sonora Rally

Apr 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has delivered an outstanding ride on the long timed special on stage three at the Sonora Rally to finish in fourth. The Aussie also lies fourth overall with […]

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All set for adrenaline-pumping weekend as MXGP heads to Agueda Portugal

Apr 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Stars Primed for Podium Fight in Portugal Yamaha riders across the board are all set for an adrenaline-pumping weekend as the fifth round of the FIM Motocross World […]

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Strongest performance of Sonora Rally event

Apr 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

TOP-FIVE RESULT FOR LUCIANO BENAVIDES ON SONORA RALLY DAY THREE FR 450 RALLY RACER PROVISIONALLY LIES THIRD OVERALL AS EVENT PASSES HALFWAY STAGE Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has placed fifth on stage three of […]

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Ever-passionate Dutch fans cheer WorldSBK Assen famous fast speeds

Apr 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Dosoli Debrief: Plenty of Podiums in Assen, But Work Still to be Done The third round of the FIM Superbike World Championship was a successful one for Yamaha across the board as podiums were sealed […]

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19 young riders contesting TT Assen R3 bLU cRU European Championship

Apr 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Plenty of Drama as R3 bLU cRU European Championship Enjoys First Races The TT Circuit Assen played host to the first round of the 2023 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Championship, and two exciting and […]

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2023 Honda Business Briefing – Honda’s corporate transformation

Apr 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Improvement of the earnings structure for automobile business: The amount of fixed costs for FY2023 (fiscal year ended March 31, 2023) was reduced by more than 10% compared to FY2019.The break-even point for FY2023 based […]

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Spanish GP at Jerez de la Frontera MotoGP returns to Europe

Apr 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Spanish GP at Jerez de la Frontera: the Ducati Lenovo Team returns to Europe for the fourth round of the 2023 MotoGP season After the Argentina and the Americas GP, the Ducati Lenovo Team returns […]

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Shoulder injury crash forces Husqvarna Sonora Rally rider out

Apr 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MIXED FORTUNES FOR HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING ON SECOND DAY OF SONORA RALLY LUCIANO BENAVIDES COMPLETES STAGE TWO AS EIGHTH FASTEST AS SKYLER HOWES CRASHES OUT Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has put in another strong […]

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Longest Special Stage 3 at Morocco Desert Challenge

Apr 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Tarrés Back on the Podium in Morocco as the Ténéré World Raid Team Marches On Stage 3 at the Morocco Desert Challenge saw Pol Tarrés claim the Ténéré World Raid Team’s fourth podium of the […]

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Six podium finishes during MotoAmerica’s Race Weekend at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta

Apr 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 25, 2023…This past weekend’s MotoAmerica races at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta saw BMW Motorrad Motorsport M 1000 RR customer racing teams clinch two wins and six total podium finishes around […]

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Big AFT SuperTwins win at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

Apr 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle Racing and Reigning AFT SuperTwins Champion Jared Mees Win Big at Dallas Half-Mile Mees Captures Second Win of the Season, Indian Motorcycle Privateer Brandon Robinson Finishes Third MINNEAPOLIS (April 25, 2023) […]

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