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[ Aug 16, 2026 ] MXGP of Sweden: Everts takes second overall as de Wolf progresses in Uddevalla News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Sacha Coenen back on top with comprehensive Swedish MX2 Grand Prix victory News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] JORGE PRADO CHARGES TO SECOND OVERALL AT UNADILLA NATIONAL News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Top-five results at Unadilla National earned by RJ Hampshire and Ryder DiFrancesco News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Gasjer and Renaux Battle Adversity in Sweden for Fifth and Ninth Overall News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Reisulis Brothers Score Vital Championship Points with Janis Fifth and Karlis Seventh in Sweden News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Sleny Goyer Claims Fifth EMX125 Podium of the Season with Runner-up Finish in Sweden News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Grand Prix of Sweden MXGP R15 2026 Race Day News
[ Aug 15, 2026 ] Grand Prix of Sweden Round 15 MXGP 2026 News
[ Aug 14, 2026 ] RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING RE-SIGNS JORGE PRADO IN MULTI-YEAR EXTENSION News
[ Aug 14, 2026 ] Lucas Coenen to miss Swedish MXGP to continue hip recovery News
[ Aug 14, 2026 ] Zach Osborne to Compete in Final Three Pro Motocross Rounds News
[ Aug 14, 2026 ] Roberto Garcia to Remain with GMT94 Yamaha for 2027 WorldSSP Campaign News
[ Aug 13, 2026 ] FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup delivered excitement at Silverstone News
[ Aug 13, 2026 ] TRIUMPH FACTORY RACING’S GUILLEM FARRES STEPS UP TO THE MXGP CLASS FOR 2027 AND BEYOND News

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’S Phil Nicoletti Ninth Overall At Southwick National

Jul 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team battled the sand and the blistering heat on Saturday at the Southwick National, the sixth round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, held in Southwick, Mass. 450 rider […]

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Loïc Larrieu Climbs To Second In The Enduro 2 World Championship

Jul 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Securing a strong runner-up class result at the GP of Trentino, Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team rider Loïc Larrieu has moved up to second in the provisional Enduro 2 World Championship standings. Putting together a […]

TMW Review: REV’IT! Ignition 3 jacket and pant combo has you covered

TMW Review: REV’IT! Ignition 3 jacket and pant combo has you covered

Jul 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Let’s face it, riding can sometimes be an uncomfortable choice between keeping safe on the bike and not looking like a “biker” when you’re off the bike. Choices can be limiting and sometimes there are […]

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Aprilia Racing Completes First Of Global Dealer Certification Training Program With Seven North American Dealerships

Jun 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

FOLLOWING WSBK RACE WEEKEND AT LAGUNA SECA THAT BROUGHT THE BRAND BACK TO THE PODIUM, APRILIA RACING TECHNICIANS AND ENGINEERS INSTRUCTED DEALERS ON ADVANCED CAPABILITIES OF APRILIA MODELS AND APPLICATIONS TO PROVIDE RACE-SPECIFIC SERVICE FOR […]

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The Pride is High in Indonesia

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP have travelled to the island of Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia, for the twelfth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship where Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek […]

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Peick And Hill 6th & 7th At Muddy Creek Motocross

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 27. • Weston Peick and Justin Hill race their Suzuki RM-Z450s to top-10 finishes. • Jimmy Decotis makes successful return to racing on the Suzuki RM-Z250. Weston Peick #34 […]

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Semakin di Depan Joins Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP at Indonesian Grand Prix Rounds

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team and Yamaha Motor Europe will celebrate their fruitful relationship with Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing (YIMM) and the Indonesian fans by racing the Indonesian rounds of MXGP, in Pangkal […]

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Yoshimura Suzuki Gsx-R1000 Podiums At Laguna Seca

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Roger Hayden – 3-3 Toni Elias – 13 – 2 Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Toni Elias and Roger Hayden both finished on the podium in Sunday’s MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, […]

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Gagne caps successful WorldSBK homecoming with ninth place in Laguna Seca Race 2

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team rider Jake Gagne scored a career-best ninth place in Race 2 at Laguna Seca while Leon Camier fought back from an early crash to recover to P13 and secure […]

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Pata Yamaha Fight for Double Top-Five Finish in Race 2 at Laguna

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team continued their strong run of form in Race 2 on Sunday at Laguna Seca at Round 8 of the 2018 MOTUL FIM World Superbike Championship. Alex Lowes followed up […]

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Victories for BMW racers Carmelo Morales and Federico D’Annunzio in Spain and Italy

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. In the third race of the Spanish Championship (RFME CEV) at Navarra (ESP), defending champion Carmelo Morales (ESP) celebrated his second win of the season. The BMW racers also enjoyed success at Imola, Italy, […]

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Gagne grabs first WorldSBK top ten in Race 1 at Laguna Seca

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team rookie Jake Gagne stormed to his best ever finish in the WorldSBK championship, the American rider taking full advantage of his home circuit knowledge to claim tenth place in […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Phil Nicoletti Finishes Eighth At Tennessee National

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team made its way to Blountville, Tenn. on Saturday for the fifth round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Phil Nicoletti had a great day with an eighth overall […]

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Lowes Continues Momentum by Charging to Race 1 Podium at Laguna

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team continued their stunning run of recent podiums in Race 1 at Laguna Seca on Saturday, Round 8 of the 2018 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship. Alex Lowes followed up […]

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Yamaha Rock Wheels and Waves in Style

Jun 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha put their best foot forwards at one of the coolest retro bike events. With six XSR700 Yard Built projects based on a Back to the Future theme, a host of sensational partners and much […]

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