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MotoGP TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR READY TO TACKLE THE ANDALUCIA GP

Jul 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 22. Just days after the opening round of the 2020 MotoGP season, the teams and riders are once again preparing to take to the Circuit of Jerez – Angel […]

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New MXGP Calendar Has MXGP & MX2 Teams Raring to Race

Jul 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With restrictions surrounding the lockdown starting to ease, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing teams are eager for the MXGP season to recommence. After completing two rounds earlier this year, the new MXGP calendar will […]

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REVISED 2020 AMA FLAT TRACK USA SCHEDULE

Jul 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Upcoming American AMA Flat Track Racing events. Find upcoming events near you, and live stream races you can’t get to in person. Race Name Date Location TBA I, NE US August 28 TBA – NE US […]

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MotoGP Italian team is ready to face another challenging weekend at Andalusia

Jul 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Less than a week after the Spanish Grand Prix, which took place last Sunday at Jerez Circuit, the Ducati Team is back once again at the Spanish race track for the second round of the […]

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24 months free roadside assistance when buying one of the brand’s motorbikes

Jul 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Varese, July 22, 2020 – MV Agusta is announcing yet another initiative to bring its standards of service and assistance to unparalleled levels. MV Agusta “Road Assistance”, offered in partnership with Nobis Compagnia di Assicurazioni […]

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Race Teams Finally Get to Test at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit on a closed course with no spectators

Jul 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 20. Endurance World Championship leaders Suzuki Endurance Racing Team have been on track for a final shakedown test ahead of the next round of the 2019-2020 EWC at Le […]

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Grueling Wildwood Lake Raceway Fallen Timbers Extreme Enduro Race Results

Jul 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Location: Little Hocking, OH – Wildwood Lake Raceway The Fallen Timbers Extreme Enduro race this weekend at Wildwood Lake Raceway was grueling. Hot conditions and the gnarliest terrain southern Ohio has to offer, gave the […]

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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING SWEEPS AMERICAN FLAT TRACK OPENING WEEKEND DOUBLEHEADER

Jul 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

BARBERVILLE, FL (July 20, 2020) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, kicked off American Flat Track’s 2020 opening weekend in commanding style – earning back-to-back podium sweeps. As the sport’s premier race […]

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MotoGP Jerez Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo Gets First MotoGP Race Win After Multiple Crashes

Jul 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Dream start to 2020 season for Fabio Quartararo with first MotoGP victory; Franco Morbidelli equals best MotoGP finish with fifth; PETRONAS Yamaha SRT tops team standings Fabio Quartararo kicked off his 2020 season in style […]

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MotoGP Jerez Suzuki’s John Mir Crashes and Alex Rins Injured

Jul 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 19. Joan Mir: DNF (24 laps) Alex Rins: DNS (Ruled unfit) The opening round of the 2020 MotoGP World Championship at the Circuit of Jerez – Angel Nieto didn’t […]

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MotoGP Jerez Aprilia RS-GP racer Bradley Smith crashes due to difficult conditions

Jul 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

BRADLEY BRINGS HOME THE FIRST POINTS FOR THE 2020 APRILIA RS-GP DISAPPOINTMENT FOR ALEIX WITH A CRASH INTERRUPTING HIS COMEBACK In the first official race, held in extremely difficult conditions, the new Aprilia RS-GP put […]

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MotoGP Jerez Andrea Dovizioso steps on the podium after crashes at the Spanish Grand Prix

Jul 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Dovizioso climbed on the third step of the rostrum at Jerez de la Frontera, where the Spanish Grand Prix took place this weekend. In what was a very challenging GP, which put bikes and […]

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American Flat Track Podiums for Yamaha in AFT Singles Thriller at Volusia Half-Mile II

Jul 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Estenson Racing’s Dallas Daniels bounced back from a disappointing American Flat Track opening round to come out on top in an absolute barn burner of an AFT Singles race at Volusia Speedway Park. Mikey Rush […]

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THE HONDA AFRICA TWIN HEADS TO ICELAND FOR ITS THIRD ADVENTURE ROADS TOUR IN 2021

Jul 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Adventure Roads heads to Iceland for 2021 30 riders all on the latest CRF1100L Africa Twins 11 days Once in a lifetime experience, complete ‘turn-key’ package Meet and benefit from the knowledge of HRC rally […]

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FENATI AND LOPEZ SCORE POINTS AS 2020 MOTO3 BEGINS AGAIN AT JEREZ

Jul 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

GRAND PRIX RESUMES IN SPAIN FOR HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES AS BOTH ROMANO FENATI AND ALONSO LOPEZ ENTER THE TOP FIFTEEN After pushing into Q2 on Saturday, Romano Fenati launched away from the middle of the third […]

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