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Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Refreshed & Ready for MXGP France

May 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are set to arrive in Villars Sous Ecot, France, this weekend for the seventh round of the FIM Motocross World Championship. The tight and compact circuit […]

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RORR Hard Enduro & Shotgun Hard Scramble races held Memorial Day weekend

May 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Jonny Walker to Compete in Tough like RORR Beta extreme enduro rider, Jonny Walker, has announced his participation in the highly anticipated Tough Like RORR Hard Enduro & the Shotgun Hard Scramble races held Memorial […]

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Most competitive and enthralling motorsport on the planet

May 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Surging Team Honda HRC Sets Sights on 2023 Pro Motocross Championship Following Sweep of Supercross Titles After Dominant Winter Campaign, Chase Sexton, Jett Lawrence, and Hunter Lawrence Enter Summer Season as Early Title Favorites MORGANTOWN, […]

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Exciting weekend of American Flat Track for Indian at Sacramento Mile

May 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle Racing & Jared Mees Win Sacramento Mile Mees Pilots Indian FTR750 to Third Victory of the Season, Continues Hunt for Record-Tying Ninth Premier Class Championship MINNEAPOLIS (May 15, 2023) – It was […]

First Look: New 2024 BMW Motorcycles Sneak-Peek!

First Look: New 2024 BMW Motorcycles Sneak-Peek!

May 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

BMW riders wanted a retro standard, BMW delivered with the RnineT. BMW riders wanted a cruiser, BMW delivered with the R18. Now BMW riders want more power, BMW listened. Introducing the 2024 BMW R12 nineT […]

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First-ever Pro win at Dragon’s Back National Enduro Arrington

May 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

After getting off to a fast start, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Craig DeLong posted his first-ever NE Pro1 win at this weekend’s Dragon’s Back National Enduro in Arrington, Virginia. Riding his FX 350, DeLong led the […]

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Unfortunate MotoGP Le Man ending for Francesco Bagnaia Ducati

May 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia forced to retire at Le Mans after a race incident with Viñales. Petrucci closes the French GP in 11th position Ducati podium lockout at Le Mans: Marco Bezzecchi triumphs with the VR46 Racing Team’s […]

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LE MANS GOES CRAZY FOR MOTOGP CRASH

May 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing were close to adding another trophy to the shelves as Jack Miller led the SHARK Grand Prix de France at a sunny and capacity Le Mans and Brad Binder scored […]

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Honda’s first premier-class AMA Supercross title in 20 years

May 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

May 14, 2023 — SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Chase Sexton takes Honda’s first premier-class AMA Supercross title in 20 years 450SX crown follows 250SX East and West titles by Hunter and Jett Lawrence With a main-event […]

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Lights-up Le Mans with Moto3 starring role in France

May 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The SHARK Grand Prix de France brought the LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna Intact GP team and the MotoGP series into northern Europe and few events are more historic or vibrant than the annual stop at Le […]

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Things got substantially more challenging at AMA Supercross Denver

May 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

After capturing a big win at the previous round of the AMA Supercross Series in Denver, Colo., RJ Hampshire and the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team came into the final round of the season […]

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2023 AMA National Hare & Hound Championship now sees extended break

May 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Dalton Shirey has continued his run of form at Round 4 of the 2023 AMA National Hare & Hound Championship, with the defending champion taking the second step of […]

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Welcome return to racing and podium at 2023 AMA Supercross Championship finals Salt Lake City

May 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Aaron Plessinger made a welcome return to racing and the podium at the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship finals in Salt Lake City, charging to a […]

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Podium results in Sprint race at Le Mans

May 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia climbs on the third step of the podium in the Sprint race at Le Mans. Petrucci finishes in 16th position Jorge Martin takes his first Sprint Win with the Desmosedici GP of the Pramac […]

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Orange color injected into first day of MotoGP Le Mans

May 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing injected some orange color into the first day of the SHARK Grand Prix de France as Brad Binder rode from 10th on the grid to 2nd at a packed Le […]

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