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[ Apr 27, 2026 ] Fourth consecutive race podium in 2026 for Aprilia Racing News
[ Apr 27, 2026 ] New records and wins in Moto2 and perfect weekend in Moto3 News
[ Apr 27, 2026 ] Progress for Bastianini with attacking performance at Spanish MotoGP News
[ Apr 27, 2026 ] Marc Márquez crashes on lap two while Francesco Bagnaia forced to retire News
[ Apr 27, 2026 ] Daxton Bennick and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing earn Philadelphia 250SX podium News
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RED BULL KTM AND AARON PLESSINGER CONTINUING TOGETHER IN 2024

Aug 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Aaron Plessinger will extend their partnership through the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) season, aiming to further establish themselves in title contention together. The 27-year-old fan favorite will […]

Burt Munro’s induction into Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame Today

Aug 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE LEGEND BURT MUNRO INDUCTED INTO STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM HALL OF FAME Landspeed Racing Icon & Record-holder Immortalized for Lifetime Achievements STURGIS, SD – August 9, 2023 – Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle […]

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MXGP hard-packed and stony Uddevalla circuit boasts rich history

Aug 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Seewer & Coldenhoff Aim for Podium Success in Sweden After a brief yet well-deserved break, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are gearing up for the 15th round of the FIM Motocross […]

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Triumph to Provide Gas Engines until 2029 for FIM Moto2

Aug 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

triumph MOTORCYCLES EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH Moto2 until 2029 Triumph Motorcycles has signed a new contract to remain as Exclusive Engine Supplier for the FIM Moto2 World Championship for another five seasons. Triumph is developing a […]

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2023 MotoTrials USA National Championship Winners & Results

Aug 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rounds 7 & 8 Rhode Island July 29th – 30th, 2023 The 2023 National Trial season has concluded for the Beta Factory Team riders as well as other Beta-mounted riders. Beta is by far the […]

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Chasing ninth-career American Flat Track Grand National Championship

Aug 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING AND JARED MEES DOMINATE BLACK HILLS HALF-MILE Mees Inches Closer to Record-Tying Ninth-Career Grand National Championship as Eighth Victory of the Season Extends Overall Points Lead to Five with Three Races Remaining […]

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GRT Yamaha’s Mirko Giansanti Dies after Illness

Aug 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Mourn the loss of GRT Yamaha’s Mirko Giansanti All at Yamaha Motor Europe and Yamaha Racing extend their sincere condolences to the family, friends, and teammates of Mirko Giansanti, who sadly passed away today […]

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Rain changed everything at Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hour Endurance Race

Aug 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura SERT Motul was on track for a solid second overall at the third round of the FIM Endurance World Championship at Suzuka, Japan. Unfortunately, its strong charge was brought to a halt towards the […]

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Silverstone Moto3 prizes as MotoGP fires again

Aug 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Japanese star steered his FR 250 GP machine to another podium finish in the Moto3 category as his plight to move into 2023 title contention continues apace. The LIQUI MOLY IntactGP Husqvarna team gathered […]

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Thrilling British Grand Prix at Silverstone for Ducati

Aug 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia takes the runner-up slot at Silverstone after a thrilling race-long battle for victory in the #BritishGP. DNF for Bastianini Francesco Bagnaia took the runner-up slot in a thrilling British Grand Prix at Silverstone after […]

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Dry cold and action-packed revive 2023 MotoGP after the summer break

Aug 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The British Grand Prix was dry, cold and action-packed to revive 2023 MotoGP after the summer break. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing left the wide expanses of the Silverstone circuit with a podium vibe thanks […]

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Incredible fighting spirit and battle at 44th edition of Suzuka 8 Hours

Aug 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Mount Strong Suzuka Fight Back The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team overcame an early technical issue to show incredible fighting spirit and battle their way back from 43rd to 23rd at the […]

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Almost crashing at every corner Ducati finds Silverstone MotoGP treacherous

Aug 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

British GP at Silverstone: Enea Bastianini and Pecco Bagnaia finish 13th and 14th, respectively in wet treacherous Saturday’s Sprint race Saturday at the Monster Energy British Grand Prix was quite demanding for both Ducati Lenovo […]

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Stellar come-from-behind victory at Loretta Lynn Motocross

Aug 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A standout performance was delivered by Casey Cochran on his way to the Schoolboy 2 (12-17) B/C crown despite difficult conditions in this week’s 2023 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, with […]

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Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hour Endurance Race Mid-season revenge

Aug 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura SERT Motul qualified fifth for the Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hour Endurance Race, determined to take their mid-season revenge and stay in the title hunt. The famous Suzuka circuit will host round 3 of the […]

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