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MXGP of Germany marks start of another three-weekend sprint of back-to-back Grands Prix

May 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Stars Gear Up for German Grand Prix After a much-deserved weekend off, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are back in action for the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World […]

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The circuit absolutely everyone wants to race at glorious Road America venue

May 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

It’s game on for Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati teammates Josh Herrin and Loris Baz as MotoAmerica heads to Road America. Sunnyvale, Calif., May 29, 2024 — Think motorcycle racing in North America and one of […]

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American Gavin Towers joins VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team as replacement for Janis Reisulis

May 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gavin Towers Joins VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to welcome American Gavin Towers to the VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team as a replacement for Janis Reisulis, who is side lined due […]

New 2000cc 2025 BMW R20 presented at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este

New 2000cc 2025 BMW R20 presented at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

May 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Just when you thought the 2024 BMW R18 1,802cc engine was big enough, for 2025 BMW not only increases the displacement to 2,000cc but also completely redeveloped the bike. The new 2025 BMW R20 presented […]

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2024 U.S. Sprint Enduro Series back on track with High Voltage event in Dilliner Pennsylvania

May 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing contested an assortment of offroad races across the country this past weekend, with Korie Steede standing on the Pro Women podium as the U.S. Sprint Enduro Series resumed in what […]

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Front row seat with Aprilia at the Misano MotoGP round

May 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

FOR THE GP OF SAN MARINO, ON 7 AND 8 SEPTEMBER, THE EXCLUSIVE COVERED GRANDSTAND DEDICATED TO APRILIA FANS IS BACK A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE MOST HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RACE OF THE SEASON IN […]

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TOP EIGHT FOR KTM WITH CATALAN MOTOGP POINTS GRAB

May 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Gran Premi de Catalunya brought MotoGP to round six of 21 for 2024 and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing flew around the sunny and warm climes of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to bag a […]

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All-Ducati podium for the third consecutive time at Catalan MotoGP

May 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and Ducati Lenovo Team come out victorious in #CatalanGP Sunday race. Bastianini eighteenth after receiving a penalty • An all-Ducati podium for the third consecutive time on the full-race distance, with Jorge Martín (Pramac […]

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Streak of records broken by Pirelli in Moto2 and Moto3 World Championships

May 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

All-time track and race lap records substantially improved on in both categories with significant improvements in overall race times as well The streak of records broken by Pirelli in the Moto2™ and Moto3™ World Championships continues. At […]

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More Moto3 spoils in sun-kissed Circuit de Barcelona-Cataluyna

May 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP headed to northeast Spain for the first of two back-to-back events and Grands Prix at the popular Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya followed by a trip to the epic sweeps of Mugello in Italy a week […]

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TOP 10 SCORES FOR MALCOLM STEWART IN RETURN TO AMA PRO MOTOCROSS SERIES

May 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Malcolm Stewart’s return to the AMA Pro Motocross Championship resulted in an encouraging top 10 result overall at the Fox Raceway National, as teammates Christian Craig and Casey Cochran […]

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Fox Raceway marked the return to competition for Aaron Plessinger in the 450MX ranks

May 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

PALA, Calif. – A convincing start to the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship saw Chase Sexton finish third overall at Fox Raceway on Saturday, delivering 4-2 results across the pair of 450MX motos, while Red Bull […]

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BACK TO SPEED WITH FIERCE PODIUM ATTEMPT IN CATALAN MOTOGP SPRINT

May 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Gran Premio de Catalunya surged up to pace for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing right from the first laps of the sixth round of the season. Brad Binder was able to take his KTM […]

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Upset at Ducati crashes out of lead during final lap at Catalunya MotoGP

May 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Fifth place for Bastianini and Ducati Lenovo Team in the #CatalanGP sprint race. Bagnaia crashes out of the lead during final lap • Second place at the chequered flag for Marc Márquez aboard Gresini Racing […]

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Extremely fast riders new track lap records set in Moto2 and Moto3

May 25, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Extremely fast riders from free practice on Friday morning and new track lap records set by García in Moto2™ and David Alonso in Moto3™ The qualifiers for the Catalunya World Championship Grand Prix race have just concluded. […]

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