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OnlyFans offers the American Racing Team a unique platform to connect with fans
and racing enthusiasts. Throughout the 2023 and 2024 season, fans were given a far
more exclusive behind-the-scenes view to the team’s inner workings than we could
provide on other Social Media platforms. From unseen footage, insights into race
preparation and sessions to candid moments from the paddock, the content shared
on OnlyFans has created a deeper bond between the team and its supporters.

As the team looks ahead to the 2025 season, this partnership promises to continue
delivering unique, fan-focused content that pushes the boundaries of traditional
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presence on OnlyFans, offering even more dynamic and interactive experiences for
its fans and supporters.

With OnlyFans as a trusted partner, the American Racing Team is confident that
2025 will bring not only more on-track success but also a stronger connection with
its global audience.

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September 2024 – KYT Americas will officially partner with Krämer Motorcycles USA for the upcoming inaugural season of the MotoAmerica Talent Cup, to provide competitors with a support package that incentivizes and rewards those entering the new series.

All riders that purchase a new Krämer APX-350 MA for the series will be eligible for the following support package (upon signing a support agreement with KYT Americas):

1)     One free KYT racing helmet (model TBD)

2)     50% off all helmets and accessories during the 2025 Talent Cup season

3)     Free trackside support including tear-offs and helmet prep/cleaning

4)     One free KYT “track pack” (swag and accessories)

5)     Podium bonus eligibility (bonus details provided in support contract)

6)     Grand Prize eligibility (bonus details provided in support contract)

KYT Americas will offer the overall winner of the 2025 MotoAmerica Talent Cup an official contract for support during the 2026 MotoAmerica season. Official contract will consist of a salary as well as a podium bonus program and full product support.

KYT, known for their world class helmets, is proud to have played a role in supporting youth racing in the USA and around the world. KYT is the official helmet of the FIM MiniGP World Series Finale and KYT was the official helmet of the now defunct North America Talent Cup.  KYT is also one of the leading supporters of young riders in the MotoAmerica Junior Cup which is being replaced by this new series. 

“We wanted to find a unique way to support this new class and specifically reward the competitors. Offering a Grand Prize in the form of an official contract the following year is a great carrot for riders to chase, not to mention the support that they will get during the year. KYT Americas is racer owned and operated and we don’t shy away from supporting the sport that we love!” said KYT Racer Support Manager Brandon Cretu.

“Krämer Motorcycles USA is excited to count KYT as one of its technical partners in the new MotoAmerica Talent Cup,” said Jensen Beeler, CEO of Krämer Motorcycles USA. “KYT’s commitment to young racers cannot be overstated, and the total support package they are offering to Talent Cup racers is in direct alignment with the overall goal of this series, which is to develop and support fast and upcoming American road racers. We look forward to working with Brandon and the whole KYT team this season.”

Riders should stay tuned for announcements regarding applications for this program and other pertinent information.

For more information about KYT and its commitment to motorsports at all levels, please visit www.kytamericas.com.

About MotoAmerica Talent Cup: The new MotoAmerica Talent Cup takes the place of the current Junior Cup class at MotoAmerica’s Championship rounds with riders aged 14-21 doing battle on purpose-built Krämer racing motorcycles, which are race-ready and powered by 350cc KTM power plants. The spec-racing class provides a better package for MotoAmerica’s young stars to hone their skills than the production-class motorcycles used in the Junior Cup class since 2018. The new Talent Cup will be a part of the “Road To MotoGP” program, with the top-five finishers getting invitations to try out for the prestigious Red Bull Rookies Cup.

About Kramer Motorcycles USA: Krämer Motorcycles USA imports purpose-built track-only road racing motorcycles into North America for amateur and professional racers and track day enthusiasts. More information is available at kramermotorcyclesusa.com.

About KYT: At KYT, we incorporate over two decades of experience in world-class competition into sleek, race-engineered helmets designed to protect and perform. Our designs offer optimal ventilation and aerodynamics while maintaining the highest level of crash protection. Since 1998, KYT’s intense focus on the competitive environment allows us to produce a helmet with quality and function designed to perform at the highest level of motorsports and performance. KYT America now brings its industry leading safety, style, and service to one of the most innovative motorcycle markets in the world.

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After 30 years of collaboration at the highest level of motorcycle racing, Honda Racing Corporation and Repsol will part ways at the conclusion of the 2024 MotoGP World Championship.

Honda HRC and Repsol have enjoyed a partnership which has become synonymous with success at the highest level. Going beyond sponsorship, it has been a true collaboration between both companies, striving to continue as the reference in Grand Prix motorcycling.

Debuting in 1995, the Repsol Honda Team achieved immediately success and won the Premier Class World Championship that same year. The following three decades have seen the collaboration between Honda HRC and Repsol claim 15 Premier Class World Championships, 10 Premier Class Team Championships, 183 Premier Class wins and 455 Premier Class podiums.

Honda HRC wishes Repsol all the best in their future business and sporting ventures.

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September 6, 2024 — CHARLOTTE, North Carolina

Introducing Team Honda HRC Progressive

Sponsorship of Honda Demo Ride events and Rider Education Centers included

Today at the opening round of the SuperMotocross World Championship Playoffs, American Honda revealed an exciting new multidimensional collaboration with Progressive that includes title sponsorship of the factory race team. Starting with this weekend’s race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Team Honda HRC Progressive features Progressive branding on its race bikes and rider uniforms, with additional branding placements to come.

While the factory race-team title sponsorship is the headline news, that is only the beginning of this relationship. In the coming weeks and months, Honda fans and customers will see Progressive involved in an array of initiatives. Other examples are Progressive’s support of American Honda’s Demo Ride events and Rider Education Centers.

“We’re excited to finally kick off this unique new sponsorship,” said Brandon Wilson, American Honda Manager of Racing & Advertising. “What I think makes it most interesting is that it’s not just a traditional race-team sponsorship; it’s a broader agreement, with an intercompany, cross-departmental aspect. It’s fun to kick this collaboration off for the SMX Playoffs, but this is just the beginning.”

“Collaborating with Honda is a natural fit for Progressive as we both share a commitment to innovation, safety, and customer satisfaction,” said Eric Doubler, Recreational Lines Business Leader of Progressive. “Together, we can explore initiatives that enhance the driving experience and offer unparalleled value to our customers. We’re excited to embark on this journey.”

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Flo4Law Racing, which fields team principal Bobby Davies, along with teammate Benjamin Smith, in Stock 1000 and Superbike Cup, is upping its game for the team’s home race at Circuit of The Americas.

While Davies will race his Stock 1000-spec Yamaha YZF-R1 in Superbike Cup, Smith will make his Steel Commander Superbike debut at COTA on a full Superbike-spec Yamaha R1 built by Freddy Carswell and his crew at Superbike Unlimited.

A long-time technical partner with Westby Racing, Carswell has been anxious to get back into Superbike, and Flo4Law Racing came up with an opportunity that suits Carswell, Flo4Law’s founder Florencio “Flo” Moreno, and Smith.

Smith will run his usual number 78 at COTA, and the Yamaha’s livery will feature Flo4Law Racing graphics with a touch of Superbike Unlimited branding to signify the collaboration between Flo4Law and SBU. Photo courtesy of Superbike Unlimited.
Also, Smith had an opportunity to test the bike at Barber Motorsports Park, with Carswell and crew in attendance. Everyone at the test was encouraged by how well Smith performed, and also how well the bike suited Smith.

“We’re incredibly excited to commence this relationship with Ben Smith and Flo4Law Racing,” Carswell said. After Westby Racing’s unexpected departure, I felt a profound loss and a strong sense of ‘unfinished business’. Since then, we’ve been not so quietly tooling up a Yamaha race program at Superbike Unlimited with the blessing of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS) and with technical support from Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME), but we hadn’t addressed a few key components; a rider and a partner with an equal passion and drive for success in this sport.

“I feel we’ve found a great match in Ben and Flo, and I’m looking forward to the synergy our team will bring to the paddock.

“I’d like to extend special thanks to YMUS, YME, Steve Korol of Evol Technology, Chuck Giacchetto of Giaccmoto Racing, and Richard Stanboli of Attack Performance for helping SBU get this thing going and also encouraging the process. We’re thrilled to arrive as Flo4Law Superbike Unlimited in Austin!”

Flo commented, “Ben Smith deserves to be on a Superbike, and we’re honored to be in a position to make that happen. We look forward to learning and growing with this opportunity, and we would like to thank Superbike Unlimited for their trust in our team. Much like how we run our Texas-based law firm, Flo4Law Racing wouldn’t throw our hat in the ring with the big teams if we didn’t think we were in a position to compete. Stay tuned, we’re just getting started.”

Smith added, “For the past 10 years of my professional career, the ultimate goal has been to be given a shot on a true Superbike. After an incredible first season with my Flo4Law Racing team thus far, I am more than honored and grateful to be granted this opportunity. We were able to complete a very positive test on the bike about a month ago, and I think it will bode well for us coming into COTA.

“This will be my first weekend on a Superbike of this caliber, and I can’t thank Freddy at SBU enough for entrusting me to showcase their machine. I have been working hard to make the most of the opportunity I have in front of me, so the goal will be to put on a show for the home Flo4Law crowd with a solid three races. I can’t wait for everyone to see this thing on track. We’ll see you all in Texas!.”

Smith and Davies will compete in three Steel Commander Superbike races at COTA, with one of the races scheduled for Saturday, and the other two races on Sunday.

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Hart Racing and Mechanicsville, MD racer Ryan Wolfe have partnered together for the final two rounds of the MotoAmerica Junior Cup series. 

Ryan Wolfe, age 19, started the 2024 season strong with two second-place finishes at Road Atlanta. He hopes to make the most of these final two rounds and potentially close the points gap to the top three riders in the championship. 

“I’m super thankful to be where I am right now,” says Wolfe. “I’ve never had an opportunity to represent a title sponsor this way. Hart Racing has always been in my corner since I first started racing in 2019. They have been so helpful, and I’m excited to finish out this Junior Cup season with their support.” 

“Having Ryan on our team has been a blessing!  He brings so much joy to the team, and we are blessed to be able to support him in his endeavors for the remainder of the season,” said Philip Hart, Team Owner of Hart Racing.

Ryan first joined the MotoAmerica grid in 2023 racing a Suzuki SV650 in the Twins Cup class. His best finish was seventh place at New Jersey Motorsports Park against tough competition. Stepping down to Junior Cup for 2024 where all bikes are power-limited, Wolfe has faced even more competition, but on equal machinery.

“Being on a bike with pretty much the same power as the whole grid has made me more confident in my racing,” says Wolfe. 

Wolfe has also secured additional support from Spears Racing, Ktech Suspension, Dunlop Tire, Bauce Racing, OneX USA, KYT helmets, and Forma boots for this 2024 season. 

Round five of the MotoAmerica Junior Cup championship returns to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the first time in 10 years August 17th-18th. 

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August 7, 2024 Chuckwalla Valley Raceway / Glendale California

The Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association (CVMA) is excited to announce the Top Rookie Expert award will again be sponsored by Keith Code’s California Superbike School for the upcoming 2024-2025 CVMA Winter Series.

The Top Rookie Expert will receive a free Code RACE School provided by the Superbike School at the Streets of Willow Springs. The Code RACE program is specifically designed for riders interested in racing or experienced racers looking to improve their lap times and results.

To be eligible for the Top Rookie Expert award racers must not have raced as an Expert with CVMA or any other organization prior to the first round of the CVMA 2024/2025 Winter Series. The first-year Expert who accumulates the most points in the CVMA overall club championship will be crowned Top Rookie Expert.

“I’m very excited to continue to support club racing in Southern California,” said Keith Code, founder of the California Superbike School. “CVMA offers a first-class racing experience, and I’m happy to provide some extra motivation for the racers moving up the ranks in that club.”

Stuart Smith, Chief Instructor for the CVMA New Racer School, said, “As a former coach for the California Superbike School I’ve seen how much fun the Code RACE School is for racers and how much coaching from the school can help those racers improve their lap times and race results. I think whoever wins the Top Rookie Expert award will have a great time and learn a ton at the school!”

About The California Superbike School

The California Superbike School is the world’s largest motorcycle track school since 1980. Superbike School graduates have scored 103 World and National Championships, starting with Wayne Rainey’s first superbike championship in 1983. Visit www.superbikeschool.com for more information.

About CVMA

CVMA offers two full days of racing every race weekend and also includes Saturday qualifying for grid position in all classes, amateur, and expert, as well as a wide variety of classes to choose from.

CVMA offers free reciprocity as a means of encouraging racers from other clubs to come out and compete. CVMA also offers a New Racers School for those starting in racing on the Friday before each race weekend. Log on to www.cvmaracing.com to sign up or for more information.

CVMA. Built for racers by racers and offering the best racing experience around!

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 30, 2024) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is excited to announce Arrowhead Brass, Rick Ware Racing, and The CAT Rental Store as the title and presenting sponsors for the inaugural Arrowhead Sturgis TT presented by Rick Ware Racing & The CAT Rental Store.

The groundbreaking event will take the Mission AFT SuperTwins title fight for the Grand National Championship and the battle for the Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER crown to the Streets of Downtown Sturgis, South Dakota, on Sunday, August 11. Adding to its historic nature will be the hugely anticipated introduction of the AFT AdventureTrackers class as part of an action-packed and free to attend day of Progressive AFT action at the 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Founded in 1936, Arrowhead Brass offers over 1,000 lead-free residential and commercial products that strictly adhere to the Safe Drinking Water Act’s requirements. Among Arrowhead’s American-made products are its lines of fixtures, fittings, adapters and repair kits, all designed with top-quality materials and a commitment to excellence. 

Rick Ware Racing (RWR) has already become a household name among fans of the series since joining the Progressive AFT paddock in 2023, after previously doing the same across a number of leading motorsports series, including the NASCAR Cup Series, IndyCar, NHRA (Top Fuel), IMSA (LMP2), AMA Supercross and FIM World Supercross. RWR currently fields two-time Grand National Champion Briar Bauman, defending Parts Unlimited AFT Singles champion Kody Kopp, and 19-time race winner Shayna Texter-Bauman.

The Official Heavy Equipment Provider of Progressive AFT, The Cat® Rental Store maintains the largest construction equipment fleet in the world, featuring Caterpillar’s best-in-class earth-moving equipment and other critical equipment including light towers and generators. The Cat Rental Store and its vast dealer network have been an essential resource for Progressive AFT since the beginning of the collaboration in 2019, called upon time and again to source the equipment required to prepare and maintain world-class racetracks for America’s Original Extreme Sport.

You can catch the livestream of all the Arrowhead Sturgis TT presented by Rick Ware Racing & The CAT Rental Store action on FloRacing. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2024. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/aft or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. 

Arrowhead Sturgis TT presented by Rick Ware Racing & The CAT Rental Store pre-race show will air on FS2 on Saturday, August 17, at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT), immediately followed by the race broadcast on FOX at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The complete two-hour pre-race and race package will then re-air on FS1 later that evening, starting at 9:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. PT).

For more information on the Sturgis TT visit https://sturgistt.com.

For more information on Progressive AFT visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

More, from another press release issued by American Flat Track:

Progressive American Flat Track Unveils Sturgis TT Track Map

A rendering of the track layout to be used for the Sturgis TT. Image courtesy AFT.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 30, 2024) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing and in collaboration with Øuterkind, AFT Events and the City of Sturgis, has unveiled the track map for the highly anticipated Sturgis TT, which will take place in the streets of downtown Sturgis, South Dakota, on Sunday, August 11.

Measuring at just over a quarter of a mile, the combined dirt and asphalt course evokes the origins of the Grand National Championship while following the more recent precedent set by the DAYTONA TT and Atlanta Super TT, which incorporated paved sections of the tri-ovals at Daytona International Speedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway alongside the more traditional dirt aspects.

The Sturgis TT is also unique unto itself, featuring a layout, backdrop, and vibe that simply could not be replicated anywhere else in the world. Set in the heart of downtown Sturgis during the 84th Annual City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the track starts and ends on Main Street right in front of the Harley-Davidson Rally Point, features lefthand turns onto 3rd and then Sherman, before hitting the dirt section that includes left- and right-handers plus a jump, before powering onto the legendary Harley-Davidson Way with its decisive final corner back onto Main Street.

This layout lives up to the event’s stated intent to honor the rich heritage and tradition of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Progressive American Flat Track while producing a modern-day spectacle that points to the future of both. That tantalizing prospect has garnered significant advance interest in the event, including a prime television slot on FOX on Saturday, August 17 at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT), the series’ first to be aired on a major broadcast network.

For more information on the Sturgis TT visit https://sturgistt.com.

For more information on Progressive AFT visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 23, 2024) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is pleased to announce that Black Hills Harley-Davidson will serve as the title sponsor for the Black Hills Harley-Davidson Black Hills Half-Mile at Black Hills Speedway in Rapid City, South Dakota, on Tuesday, August 6.

Black Hills Harley-Davidson has a proud history of involvement in Progressive AFT, having fielded race-winning teams in recent years. It also happens to boast the largest selection of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, parts, accessories, and apparel to be found anywhere in the Midwest. Black Hills Harley-Davidson is also fabled for its starring role in the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally each year, where it plays host to over 100 of the industry’s top brands on its 40-acre layout in what it known as “The Rally at Exit 55.”

General Admission Grandstand tickets are just $30 (kids 12 and under $5), while Reserved Grandstand tickets are only $15 more (all ages). For another $50, the Pit Pass Upgrade provides all-day access to the pit area where fans can scope out the world’s fastest dirt track motorcycles and get up close and personal with the stars of the sport. 

Fans also have the opportunity to receive the VIP treatment by selecting a special ticket option that provides access to the exclusive, premium indoor VIP viewing area and includes food, beverage, and a Pit Pass for $125.

Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/black-hills-half-mile-86674 to reserve your seats today.

For more information on Progressive AFT visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

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