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FIRST 2023 MXGP INDONESIAN GRAND PRIX RESULTS

Jun 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The first of two back-to-back hot and demanding Grands Prix on Indonesian soil took MXGP to the Sumbawa island and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing emerged from round ten of the 2023 FIM Motocross World […]

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Another Moto3 podium result at action packed TT Circuit Assen

Jun 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The rush of Grands Prix before the summer break for 2023 MotoGP meant that the world championship paddock completed a third consecutive meeting. The series moved from the compact and twisty Sachsenring in Germany to […]

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Insane feeling that racer cannot describe happened in Indonesia

Jun 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The long trip to Indonesia was certainly worthwhile for the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing crew, as Lucas Coenen delivered on his potential and stormed to the top of the podium at the first event of the […]

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Remarkable Impressive Return to MX2 Podium in Indonesia

Jun 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Makes Impressive Return to MX2 Podium in Indonesia Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts made a remarkable return to the podium at the 10th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Sumbawa, […]

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Intense heat and humidity at FIM Motocross World Championship Sumbawa Indonesia

Jun 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Seewer Secures Second Piece of Podium Silverware at Sizzling Sumbawa Grand Prix Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer battled intense heat and humidity at the 10th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in […]

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Diverse Landscape Grueling Idaho Silver Kings Hard Enduro event

Jun 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing contender Ryder LeBlond has taken his TE 300i to second place in Round 6 of the 2023 AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Series at the Silver Kings Hard Enduro in Idaho, as […]

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All-new Circuit MotoAmerica Between the Trees at The Ridge

Jun 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Herrin and Forés to the Fore Between the Trees at The Ridge Sunnyvale, Calif., June 24, 2023 — Ducati’s dynamic duo of Xavi Forés and Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC) had productive days in […]

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Francesco Bagnaia gets chequered flag today at MotoGP TT Assen

Jun 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia closes second as Bezzecchi (VR46 Racing) takes win in the 13-lap Sprint battle at the TT Assen circuit. Bastianini classified in P8. Francesco Bagnaia brought his Desmosedici GP to the chequered flag in today’s […]

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TOP FIVE AFTER ASSEN SPRINT AS MOTOGP GETS FAST AGAIN IN THE NETHERLANDS

Jun 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The TT Circuit Assen brings MotoGP to the end of an intense three-week back-to-back stint of Grands Prix and Red Bull KTM charged into the Saturday agenda of round eight of the series with Brad […]

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Retro-Themed Event Set to Kick Off Independence Day Weekend

Jun 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (June 22, 2023) – With the first month of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, complete, the industry will shift its focus to one of the most storied traditions in American […]

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Top-4 position for Ducati and quickest time at Dutch MotoGP

Jun 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Top-4 position for Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) in Friday practice at Assen as Bezzecchi goes quickest for VR46. Bastianini in P15 Francesco Bagnaia set the fourth quickest time at the end of Friday free practice […]

Inspiration Friday: Pure&Crafted Festival & BMW Motorrad Days 2023

Inspiration Friday: Pure&Crafted Festival & BMW Motorrad Days 2023

Jun 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Back for 2023, both the Pure&Crafted Festival and BMW Motorrad Days 2023 offer up a bizarre mixture of arts, motorcycles and music festival for an exciting melting pot of different communities and their interests! If […]

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BMW Motorrad Shows Commitment to Gas Powered Internal Combustion Engines

Jun 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Berlin. Today, on 21 June 2023, the 1,000,000th GS equipped with a boxer engine rolled off the production line at the BMW Motorrad plant in Berlin-Spandau – a BMW R 1250 GS. BMW motorcycles have been […]

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Intense two days for Ducati’s long-awaited MotoGP test at Misano

Jun 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Alvaro Bautista’s test with the Ducati Desmosedici GP concluded at Misano. The Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli was the stage of Alvaro Bautista’s long-awaited MotoGP test. It was an intense two days during which the […]

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Action kicks off in Samota-Sumbawa for MXGP Indonesia

Jun 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Determined to Dominate, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Set for Scorching Indonesian Double-Header The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams have arrived in Indonesia, determined to fight for race wins […]

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