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New deal to continue with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team for another two years

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

RJ HAMPSHIRE FINISHES 13TH IN EAST RUTHERFORD SUPERCROSS LATE RACE CRASH PROVES COSTLY TO FINAL RESULT Following an exciting week where RJ Hampshire signed a new deal to continue with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory […]

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Third-straight victory in Jericho 2023 AMA National Hare & Hound Championship

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Dalton Shirey has continued his run of dominance at Round 3 of the 2023 AMA National Hare & Hound Championship, with the defending champion taking a third-straight victory in […]

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Pole position and victory in WorldSSP for Ducati at Assen

Apr 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista dominates Saturday at Assen. Rinaldi in difficulty (P15). Memorable day also for Bulega with Pole position and victory in WorldSSP It was an extraordinary Saturday for Alvaro Bautista at the TT Circuit of Assen. […]

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Solid Points for Strong Late Charge WorldSBK Yamaha at Assen

Apr 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Produces a Strong Late Charge, Solid Points for Gardner in Assen Race 1 GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s riders Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner scored good points in Race 1 in Assen, with the […]

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Ducati aces take it all on Saturday at WorldSBK Pirelli Dutch Round

Apr 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

22 April 2023 Ducati aces take it all on Saturday at the Pirelli Dutch Round In Assen Bautista continues his trend of wins choosing the SCX B0800 development rear and the SC1 front; yet another […]

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Toprak Razgatlıoğlu’s dream: To win Assen WorldSBK

Apr 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu and Locatelli Lock Out Third and Fourth in Assen Race 1 Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli recovered well after a difficult Friday to take a well-earned third-place podium and […]

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Road Atlanta MotoAmerica Superbike Championship roared into life today

Apr 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

2023 MotoAmerica Round 1 – Herrin and Forés in the Mix as MotoAmerica 2023 Kicks Off at Road Atlanta Sunnyvale, Calif., April 21, 2023 — The 2023 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship roared into life today at the […]

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First day of action at historical TT Circuit Assen WorldSBK

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Step-by-Step Progress for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK in Assen Free Practice Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli returned to the track for the first day of action at the historical TT Circuit Assen, host to the […]

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Contract Extension for Husqvarna SuperMotocross World Championship Star

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing and RJ Hampshire will continue together for the next two seasons of the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX), inclusive of the 2024 and 2025 AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross series. Hampshire […]

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Strong winds blow at iconic TT Circuit Assen WorldSBK

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Brilliant Opening Day in Assen for Aegerter and Gardner Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner returned to action on April 21st at the iconic TT Circuit Assen, finishing 4th and 5th on combined times. Despite low […]

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Alvaro Bautista in control after Friday WorldSSP free practices at Assen

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Friday’s free practices for Pirelli Dutch Round ended with Alvaro Bautista in first place and Michael Rinaldi – who was forced to miss FP2 due to a technical problem – in sixteenth. The Spaniard appeared […]

Inspiration Friday: 2023 Ducati #WeRideAsOne Worldwide

Inspiration Friday: 2023 Ducati #WeRideAsOne Worldwide

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Inspiration Friday: 2023 Ducati #WeRideAsOne Worldwide event and event guide! While many motorcycle sites are posting just the event press release TMW goes deeper with event listings, what do expect, where to go and […]

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New era dawns with Ducati as MotoAmerica 2023 kicks off

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A new era dawns with Josh Herrin and Xavi Fores lining up for Ducati as MotoAmerica 2023 kicks off at Road Atlanta this weekend Sunnyvale, Calif., April 20, 2023 — The preseason talking stops this weekend […]

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WorldSBK hits Europe with TT Circuit of Assen Netherlands

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

WorldSBK hits Europe as the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is ready for the Pirelli Dutch Round The TT Circuit of Assen (Netherlands) welcomes the WorldSBK paddock to Europe. After the first two rounds staged […]

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Return to WorldSBK TT Circuit Assen known as Cathedral of Speed

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

European Campaign Starts in Assen for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner return to action at the iconic TT Circuit Assen for the third round of the 2023 FIM World Superbike […]

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