Articles by Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia takes his third consecutive win for 2022 at the Red Bull Ring. Miller joins him on the podium as he finishes third in the Austrian GP Pecco Bagnaia climbed onto the top step of […]

250 Riders Collect Top-10 Finishes at Budds Creek

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Justin Cooper led the way for the team, claiming fifth overall (9-4) at Lucas Oil Pro Motocross’ annual stop at the Budds Creek Motocross Park in Southern Maryland. Teammate Nate […]

MX2 TITLE SHOWDOWN WITH HOME WIN AT PENULTIMATE GRAND PRIX

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will go to the eighteenth and final round of 2022 MXGP with a strong chance of another MX2 title after Tom Vialle scored his ninth victory of the season at […]

Grand Prix Victory in France to Maintain MX2 Championship Lead

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant showed phenomenal form at the 17th and penultimate round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Saint Jean d’Angely, France. The Frenchman finished second overall after a remarkable […]

11 Wins and red plate at Budds Creek Motocross Park

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac took back the red plate at the Budds Creek Motocross Park, collecting a season-high 11th moto win on the way to second overall (1-5). The Coloradan now has […]

TOP SEVEN HEROICS AT AUSTRIAN MOTOGP

The CryptoDATA Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich brought KTM onto home ground and to the immense Red Bull Ring facility in Spielberg where Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder was able to score 7th […]

MOTOGP SPEED & COMPETITIVENESS FOR THE KTM GP ACADEMY IN AUSTRIA

The CryptoDATA Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich produced scenes of encouragement and satisfaction for the KTM GP Academy. Pedro Acosta and Augusto Fernandez shone for the Red Bull KTM Ajo team as they finished in […]

MXGP Silver Medal in Saint Jean d’Angely

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer has secured his place as the 2022 MXGP World Championship runner-up at the 17th and penultimate round of the series in Saint Jean d’Angely, France. The Swiss sensation […]

Locked up 2022 EMX250 Championship title in penultimate race

Rick Elzinga Crowned EMX250 Champion in France Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Rick Elzinga locked up the 2022 EMX250 Championship title in the penultimate race of the season at the 10th and final round of […]

KTM TO ATTACK HOME MOTOGP GRAND PRIX

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rushed around the Red Bull Ring for qualification at the 2022 CryptoDATA Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich and saw Brad Binder classify on the fourth row in overcast and warm […]

Thrilling YZ65 contest at MXGP Charente Maritime

Lagain Triumphs on Home Soil to Win YZ65 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale at Saint Jean D’Angély The first winner of the 2022 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale was decided in a […]

Ducati front row lockout in the Austrian GP

Ducati scores its 65th pole position in MotoGP There are five Desmosedici GPs in the top six positions of the grid for the Austrian GP Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller will start from the front […]

bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale MXGP Charente Maritime

The French crowd was treated to two more superb YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale races on Sunday at Saint Jean D’Angély, which saw Italy’s Nicola Salvini and Bulgarian youngster Dani Tsankov storm to […]

Championship Gains with Perfect Saturday at Pitt Race MotoAmerica Superbike

Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne made championship gains with his ninth victory of the season in a shortened MotoAmerica Superbike Race 1 at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex. His teammate Cameron Petersen […]

Outstanding 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Mechanicsville Maryland

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire has secured his first 250MX victory of the season at the Budds Creek National, delivering an outstanding performance with 1-2 moto scores at the 10th round of the […]

2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship iconic Budds Creek National

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. – The 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship took on the iconic Budds Creek National for the tenth round on Saturday and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Ryan Dungey was on top form all day, finishing […]

New 2023 Yamaha WaveRunner Range

Yamaha Revs Your Heart Here at Yamaha Motor we have been revving hearts for over 65 years and applying a laser focus on the needs of our customers. This is at the heart of our […]

BRILLIANCE DELIVERS VICTORY AT 2022 Moto3 AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX

23 intense and hard-fought laps in Austria marked another gripping episode of the 2022 Moto3 Grand Prix term and both the Sterilgarda Max Racing Team and Husqvarna Motorcycles were once more key protagonists in what […]

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Highlights: GEICO Motorcycle Budds Creek National

August 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Nestled in the shadow of the nation’s capital, Southern Maryland’s Budds Creek Motocross Park welcomed the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, for Round 10 of the 50th anniversary season, the GEICO […]

Challenging first day at MotoAmerica PittRace

Danilo Petrucci and Ducati on Course For the Podium in Pittsburgh The Medallia MotoAmerica Superbike points leader second on day one at PittRace Sunnyvale, Calif., August 19, 2022 – Danilo Petrucci (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati […]

Picturesque Pittsburgh International Race Complex MotoAmerica

August 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Josh Herrin Content With Friday Pace at PittRace The Pittsburgh International Race Complex sees Herrin finish P2 on day one with much on the line Sunnyvale, Calif., August 19, 2022 – Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK […]

Lucky Number 13? 2022 MotoGP Red Bull Ring

August 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller and Pecco Bagnaia finish second and fifth at the end of Friday’s free practice for the Austrian GP at the Red Bull Ring Three Ducatis top the timesheets with Zarco (Pramac Racing Team) […]

Inspiration Friday Top Secrets of Adventure Riding

Inspiration Friday #210: Top Secrets of Adventure Riding

August 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

“If someone else can do it, you can do it as well…” welcome to our 210th week of Inspiration Friday: Top Secrets of Adventure Riding! This week Total Motorcycle opens the adventure travel vault of […]

New Six-Passenger Honda Pioneer 1000-6 Deluxe Crew

August 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

August 19, 2022 — ALPHARETTA, Georgia Pioneer 1000 family expands with all-new Crew model Six-person cab features class-leading space and comfort Honda today announced its all-new multipurpose side-by-side, the Pioneer 1000-6 Deluxe Crew—a highly anticipated addition […]

Fake News? From Spanish holiday to professional Motocross racer in a week

August 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing Brings New Talent for U.S. Debut Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing is pleased to announce that Guillem Farres will join the 250 team at Round 10 of the Lucas Oil […]

Exciting Penultimate Push to Lock Up EMX250 Crown in France MXGP

The podium champagne sprayed at the Finnish Grand Prix has barely had time to dry as the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team shifts its focus to the 17th and penultimate round of the FIM […]

Best in the Desert: Vegas to Reno Nevada & US Hard Enduro USHE Overall Champion Pro Women Class

Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno Nevada August 10th, 2022 The Best in the Desert’s flagship race, the Vegas to Reno, is a 500-mile high-speed race in the Nevada desert. The race course […]

MotoAmerica Supersport descends rolling green countryside for PittRace 2022

The flying number two has his first chance to make it number one as MotoAmerica Supersport descends on the rolling green countryside for PittRace 2022 Sunnyvale, Calif., August 17, 2022 — Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing […]

Pittsburgh International Race Complex hosts round eight MotoAmerica

August 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Danilo Petrucci and Ducati Head to PittRace Leading The Championship With Three Rounds to Go The Pittsburgh International Race Complex hosts round eight as Petrucci and Gagne square off Sunnyvale, Calif., August 17, 2022 — […]

Back on track at the Red Bull Ring for Austrian GP

The Ducati Lenovo Team has arrived at the Red Bull Ring, near Zeltweg, to contest the Austrian GP this weekend, the thirteenth round of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship. The track, which was introduced to the […]

bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale at MXGP Charente Maritime

August 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

More than 100 YZ Riders Set for YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale at MXGP Charente Maritime After an action-packed season of national-level racing, more than 100 of Europe’s top-performing YZ 125cc, 85cc and […]

AMERICA’S LONGEST OFFROAD RACE RENO DESERT RACE

August 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Skyler Howes has won the prestigious Vegas to Reno desert race held in Nevada, USA. Riding his Husqvarna Factory Racing FR 450 Rally in the event, Howes fought back from a difficult qualifying session to […]

Strong mid-season momentum in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class

August 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 15. Angelle Sampey: Suzuki Hayabusa – 2nd in Championship. Eddie Krawiec: Suzuki Hayabusa – 3rd in Championship. Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki rider Eddie Krawiec capitalised on his strong mid-season […]

Familiar tale of troubles plagued Thruxton BSB

August 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 15. Christian Iddon: Suzuki GSX-R1000R – 12-11-11 Danny Kent: Suzuki GSX-R1000R – DNF-22-15 A familiar tale of tyre life troubles plagued the Buildbase Suzuki team at Thruxton for the […]

New cutting-edge 2023 Yamaha Supersport and Off-Road Bikes

Yamaha riders, get your engines running! Dozens of new cutting-edge 2023 Yamaha Supersport and Off-Road Bikes with Yamaha’s “Lighter, Slimmer, Faster & More Fun” philosophy will really get your moving. Total Motorcycle has the latest […]

2022 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship – Red Bull TKO USA

Taking place in Sequatchie, Tennessee, Red Bull TKO is one of North America’s best-known and toughest hard enduros. Featuring on the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship calendar for the second year, the 2022 event opened […]

MXGP Team Celebrates Historic Podium Sweep in Finland

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team celebrated its most successful Grand Prix ever, with its full line-up of riders sweeping the podium at the 16th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Hyvinkää, […]

This MXGP track has not appeared on the calendar in eight seasons

With a memorable Grand Prix of Sweden in the rear-view mirror, the Husqvarna Factory Racing riders leapt across to Finland for round sixteen of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship. Hyvinkää, a track that has […]

Daunting MXGP track at Unadilla New Berlin New York

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac took home a runner-up finish with a pair of second-place finishes on a daunting track at Unadilla in New Berlin, New York, for Round 9 of the Lucas […]

Dramatic Finnish at Grand Prix FIM Motocross World Championship Hyvinkää

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts finished third at the 16th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Hyvinkää, Finland, after a dominant victory in race one and a heroic charge back to […]

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Highlights: Parts Unlimited Unadilla National

The 50th Anniversary of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, returned east to one of its most storied venues to kick off the stretch run of this landmark season as Central New […]

Round 9: Unadilla MX – New Berlin New York Overall Results

NEW BERLIN, N.Y. (August 13, 2022) – The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, kicked off the stretch run of its 50th anniversary season with an annual visit to one of […]

2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship New Berlin New York Results

NEW BERLIN, N.Y. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger came close to securing his second 450MX podium of the season, finishing fourth overall at Round 9 of the 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship in New […]

Long time off for Husqvarna at Unadilla National MXGP

It was a steep return to the AMA Pro Motocross Championship for the entire Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team, who lined up with a nearly-complete four-rider roster for the first time in New Berlin, […]

Final EMX125 Round in Finland

Van Erp Victorious at Final EMX125 Round in Finland as Reisulis Secures Championship Silver MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Ivano van Erp ended the 2022 EMX125 season with a sensational 1-1 victory at the ninth and […]

Another Moto Victory on His Way to Second at MXGP Unadilla

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Justin Cooper put together another strong performance to earn the runner-up spot at his home state track of Unadilla as the 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 250MX Championship hit its […]

Sandy Hyvinkää for the MXGP Grand Prix of Finland

August 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle triumphed on his first visit to the sandy Hyvinkää for the Grand Prix of Finland by taking his KTM 250 SX-F to 2nd and 1st in two hot […]

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship at Unadilla National New Berlin

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis will make his long-awaited return to the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship this weekend at the Unadilla National in New Berlin, New York. Returning with the 250 team […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE AUGUST 13-14

August 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 12. The second weekend in August sees Suzuki teams in action in the UK and USA. Buildbase Suzuki riders Christian Iddon and Danny Kent and the GSX-R1000R at Round […]

Founding father of American motocross passes away

August 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ward Robinson was one of the founding fathers of American motocross. From his early days of owning a motorcycle dealership in the 1960s and sponsoring riders to compete in the relatively new sport, to building […]

Riders Fired Up for MXGP’s Return to Finland

August 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s Factory and Official motocross teams have travelled approximately 900 kilometers east of Uddevalla, Sweden, for the 16th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Hyvinkaa, Finland, this weekend. The MXGP of Finland also […]

Thruxton BSB weekend Bennetts British Superbike Championship

August 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 11. The Buildbase Suzuki team heads to Thruxton this weekend for round six of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, with Danny Kent looking to build on the improvements and […]

Speedy Dutchman claims 1-3 finish at Sweden EMX250 Championship

August 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Van Erp Secures Second EMX125 Victory in Sweden as Elzinga Tightens Grip on EMX250 Championship MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Ivano van Erp was back on top at round eight of the EMX125 Championship in Uddevalla, […]

Tough British MotoGP Silverstone Showdown

August 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo secured a hard-fought eighth place this weekend, despite having to overcome a long lap penalty, as the MotoGP World Championship resumed at Silverstone. Defending champion Fabio Quartararo secured […]

Remarkable feat pulled off at Suzuka 8-Hours

August 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 8. Yoshimura SERT Motul: Suzuki GSX-R1000R – 3rd. The Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul pulled off a remarkable feat at the Suzuka 8-Hours by finishing third, despite having […]

Metzeler celebrates world title FIM Enduro GP World Championship

August 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The sixth round took place in Hungary and Andrea Verona was crowned World Champion in the E1 class with one GP to spare. In EnduroGP and E2 class was a double for Joseph Garcia. Victories […]

Crucial Grand Prix win at FIM Motocross World Championship Uddevalla Sweden

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts held off his main title rival to claim a crucial Grand Prix win at the 15th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Uddevalla, Sweden. As a […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team celebrated fifth double podium of 2022

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team celebrated its fifth double podium of 2022 at the 15th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Uddevalla, Sweden. Jeremy Seewer sprayed victory champagne for the third […]

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDERS RACE WITH A VINTAGE LOOK AT MXGP OF SWEDEN

The Grand Prix of Sweden holds a special place in the hearts of the Husqvarna Factory Racing riders, as the nation means so much to the manufacturer. Tackling the fifteenth round of the 2022 FIM […]

Technical retirement: Strong performance of BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team at Suzuka 8 Hours

Suzuka. BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team impressed with a strong performance in their first appearance at the famous Suzuka 8 Hours (JPN) but went unrewarded. In the first half of the race, Markus Reiterberger (GER), […]

MXGP RETURNS TO SCANDINAVIA

A busy first Grand Prix of Sweden since 2019 ensured that the FIM MXGP World Championship made a positive return to the Uddevalla circuit and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle took his KTM […]

2022 KTM GP Academy Silverstone Great Britain – Race Results

The fast, flat and relentless challenge that is the Silverstone circuit was more happy hunting ground for the Red Bull KTM teams in both Moto3 and Moto2 categories. Augusto Fernandez won for the third consecutive […]

RELENTLESS MOTOGP CHARGE EQUALS BEST RESULT AT BRITISH GRAND PRIX

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Miguel Oliveira rode brilliantly in Great Britain for the twelfth date of twenty in 2022 and for what was KTM’s 100th MotoGP start. The Portuguese equaled the brand’s best result […]

Stunning victory in British GP at Silverstone MotoGP

Pecco Bagnaia takes a stunning victory in the British GP at Silverstone. The Italian rider scores Ducati’s 200th podium in MotoGP. On the podium also Jack Miller, third Ducati reached another important milestone at this […]

Super consistent racing at FIM Enduro3 World Championship GP of Hungary

The penultimate round of the FIM Enduro3 World Championship proved a pivotal one for Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Mikael Persson with the Swede retaking control of the points lead on his TE 300. Delivering a super […]

Dry and dusty EnduroGP 2022 Zalaegerszeg Hungary Results

With less than a week separating the action from rounds five and six of the 2022 FIM EnduroGP World Championship, riders had little time to rest as they headed to Hungary to contest the penultimate […]

Last time for Suzuki MotoGP at Silverstone circuit ends poorly

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 7. Alex Rins: 7th (+ 3.021) Joan Mir: DNF Silverstone circuit is usually Suzuki’s cup of tea, but this year’s race proved to be another challenging day for the […]

Relentless pace at Suzuka 8 Hours

YART Yamaha Battle to Seventh at Suzuka 8 Hours The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team fought back valiantly to cross the line in seventh after a late crash denied them a podium at the […]

STRONG Moto3 GRAND PRIX AS MCPHEE SHINES ON BRITISH ASPHALT

Silverstone, quick, long, flat and with a mix of flowing and elongated corners, benefitted from surprisingly good and stable British climate for the twelfth fixture of an intense Grand Prix season. Ayumu Sasaki was buoyant […]

Honda first Suzuka 8 Hours Pole since 2009

Prior to the Top 10 Trial to determine the final grid for the 2022 Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race (Suzuka 8 Hours), the Suzuka 4 Hours Endurance Race and a Suzuka 8 Hours free practice […]

Set to Start Suzuka 8 Hours EWC

YART Yamaha Set to Start Suzuka 8 Hours from Third The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team will begin the 43rd edition of the Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race from third after a strong […]

British MotoGP Silverstone crash in the opening minutes

Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia finished ninth and eleventh, respectively, in Friday’s free practice for the British Grand Prix, the twelfth round of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship, taking place this weekend at the iconic […]

Teams Qualify for Suzuka 8 Hours Top 10 Trial

Timed qualifying and night sessions for 2022 Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race (Suzuka 8 Hours) on Friday, August 5. Free practice sessions for the Suzuka 4 Hours held on the previous day were marred by […]

BRING THE NOISE AS MOTOGP SEASON ROCKS ON

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 5. Joan Mir: 2nd – 1’59.100 (+ 0.154) Alex Rins: 7th – 1’59.246 (+ 0.300) The excitement was obvious as the roar of bikes returned for MotoGP fans, following […]

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