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Yamaha announces participation in “Coca-Cola” Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race

Jun 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team to Race as Yamaha’s Top Team at 44th “Coca-Cola” Suzuka 8 Hours Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is proud to announce that the Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team currently […]

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Nothing Held Back at Road America MotoAmerica for Ducati

Jun 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Josh Herrin takes pole position and dominates race two for his debut win of the season Forés retains perfect season with another double win Sunnyvale, Calif., June 4, 2023 — The Warhorse HSBK Ducati NYC duo […]

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Toprak Razgatlıoğlu was twice the “bridesmaid” at Red Flagged WorldSBK

Jun 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

All-Silver Sunday for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK as Razgatlıoğlu Denied Misano Victory Chance in Red-Flagged Superpole Race Toprak Razgatlıoğlu was twice the “bridesmaid” finishing second in the Superpole Race and Race 2 at Misano World […]

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WorldSBK riders display fighting spirit on a tough weekend in Misano

Jun 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Misano. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK riders displayed fighting spirit at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli (ITA) as they attempted to cope with challenges during a weekend of adversity. On Sunday, Garrett Gerloff (USA) from […]

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Astonishing Recovery to Take Fifth Podium Finish in Latvia

Jun 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant showcased his unwavering spirit and grit at the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Kegums, Latvia. Despite the challenging weather conditions and an unlucky crash […]

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Solid performance and Top Five in Latvia MXGP

Jun 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Coldenhoff & Seewer Round Out Top Five in Latvia Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Glenn Coldenhoff put in a solid performance at the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Kegums, Latvia. The […]

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MX2 TITLE FIGHT AFTER MXGP OF LATVIA VICTORY

Jun 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

KAY DE WOLF LEADS MX2 TITLE FIGHT AFTER MXGP OF LATVIA VICTORY KAY DE WOLF STORMS TO 1-1 SCORES IN LATVIA AND CLAIMS RED PLATE ON FC 250. The Grand Prix of Latvia, round eight […]

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Pirelli celebrated 20 years as WorldSBK Sole Tire Supplier

Jun 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

During the weekend when Pirelli celebrated its 20 years as WorldSBK Sole Tyre Supplier, the Ducati rider wins it all; in WorldSSP Manzi takes his second win and in the cadet class Ieraci does the […]

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Misfortune Strikes Gardner and Aegerter on Sunday in Misano

Jun 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Misfortune Strikes Gardner and Aegerter on Sunday in Misano Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter finished 10th and 11th in the final feature race of the Misano weekend, after an unlucky Superpole Race which was dramatically […]

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Unbeatable as he took his third consecutive hat trick of the WorldSSP season

Jun 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Another perfect weekend for Bautista who takes a third triple win in a row. Rinaldi battles for second place but crashes out six laps from the end. Second place for Bulega in WorldSSP Alvaro Bautista […]

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Motocross series turned up the heat on riders at Hangtown MXGP

Jun 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round two of the Pro Motocross series turned up the heat on the riders as they headed for their annual visit to the rolling foothills of California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada at Hangtown. 250 MX […]

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Impressive Hangtown comeback with Round 2 AMA Pro Motocross Championship

Jun 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing claimed another strong haul of points at Round 2 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, with Cooper Webb charging to the 450MX podium in third overall, directly ahead […]

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MXGP team celebrated its most successful event of the season in Latvia

Jun 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Van Erp Celebrates Maiden EMX250 Round Victory as Bonacorsi Keeps Podium Streak Alive in Latvia The Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250 Team celebrated its most successful event of the season with a near podium sweep […]

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Hard-charging performance around fast and sandy Kegums circuit

Jun 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Janis Reisulis Shines in Front of Home Crowd in Latvia MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Janis Reisulis was exceptional on home turf at the fifth round of the EMX125 Championship in Kegums, Latvia. The 16-year-old Latvian […]

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One of the most processional 2023 WorldSBK races to date

Jun 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu and Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Deliver Podium in Difficult Misano Race 1 Toprak Razgatlıoğlu demonstrated grit once again to deliver his 12th podium of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship today at the Misano […]

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