Julian “Juju” Correa, a rising American motorcycle racing star, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with American Honda for the 2025 MotoAmerica Talent Cup Championship. Correa, known for his exceptional talent and unwavering determination, will be competing on a Kramer APX350 MA motorcycle in the MotoAmerica Talent Cup.

“I’m incredibly excited to partner with American Honda for the 2025 MotoAmerica Talent Cup Championship,” Correa said. “It’s a dream come true to be working with such a prestigious team and building together. I’m eager to learn from the best in the industry and give my all on the track. My goal is to consistently fight for top positions and ultimately compete for the championship. I can’t wait for the season to start!”

Correa’s career has been marked by a series of impressive achievements, including:

• First American to podium on the Road to MotoGP since Joe Roberts in 2011, including a
historic podium at Silverstone MotoGP with British Talent Cup

• Reaching the final selection day of the Red Bull Rookies Cup selection process.

• A strong fourth-place overall finish in the 2024 British Talent Cup Championship

This partnership with American Honda marks a significant milestone in Correa’s journey to the pinnacle of motorcycle racing, MotoGP. With Honda’s support, he aims to further hone his skills and compete for the championship.

Julian joins a powerful team: Logistics by Jones Honda of Missouri, data and telemetry by CJR Performance, and DBPrepared (David Buchman & Tim Cassese), ensuring peak on-track performance. “We’re excited that Juju and Jones Honda have teamed up for the 2025 season,” said Brandon Wilson, Manager of Racing & Advertising at American Honda. “We’re aligned with MotoAmerica’s goal of developing young road riders for the national and international stage, and Juju is an example of a promising talent who deserves an opportunity to show what he can do. We’re confident that, with the support of Jones Honda, he will be able to take the next step.”

Fans and supporters are encouraged to follow Julian Correa’s journey on his social-media channels and the official MotoAmerica website.

About Julian Correa:
Julian Correa is an American motorcycle racer competing at the national and international levels. His exceptional talent and dedication have earned him recognition as one of the most promising young American racers.

About American Honda:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is the sole distributor of Honda motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and Side-by-Sides in the United States. American Honda’s Power Sports & Products Division conducts the sales, marketing and operational activities for these products through independent authorized Honda retail dealers. For more information on Honda products, go to powersports.honda.com.

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Jones Honda Racing announces that 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Cup winner Ashton Yates is back with the team for a fourth season, and the Georgian, who is a third-generation racer and one of MotoAmerica’s best and brightest talents, will pull double duty this season.

Yates will contest both the premier MotoAmerica Superbike Championship and also the Stock 1000 Championship. With support from American Honda, Yates and the team will have two Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP motorcycles, with one dedicated to Superbike and the other earmarked for Stock 1000. The announcement was made by Darrell Jones, owner of Jones Honda.

“I’m really excited to get this season underway with the Jones Honda crew, and to be back on the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP,” says Ashton Yates. “The 2024 season was great for Jones Honda and myself. I’m eager to start 2025 right where we left off at New Jersey in September—fast and fighting for race wins. I’m blessed to have a team like Jones Honda and Darrell behind me. We had tons of fun last year and it’s the family atmosphere that really brings enjoyment to the race weekends. My training has been nonstop this off-season, keeping me sharp and ready to get after it. Looking forward to this year and seeing how it shapes up.”

Darrell Jones and his family have been an integral part of motorcycle racing for more than four decades. Also, Jones Honda Powerhouse, located in Columbia, Missouri, is run by Darrell’s son Austin and Austin’s wife Megan. In addition, Darrell’s son Cameron and Cameron’s wife Callie have their own racing business called CJR Performance, which is located in Altamonte Springs, Florida.

“Racing has been a part of our family and our business for more than 40 years, and we’re as passionate about it today as we were when we first started,” commented team owner Darrell Jones. “Ashton Yates is an exceptional talent, and we’re thrilled to have him back with Jones Honda for a fourth season. Taking on both the Superbike and Stock 1000 Championships is no small task, but we believe in Ashton, our team, and the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. And, with the support of American Honda, we’re ready to make this a standout year on the track.”

Ashton Yates and Jones Honda Racing are supported by HJC Helmets, Spidi, Jones Honda Powerhouse, Progressive Insurance, Honda Pro Oils and Chemicals, CJR Performance, American Honda, Yates Racing, GP Tech Racing LLC, Hindle Exhaust, Zero Gravity Racing, Vortex EK, Evol Technology LLC, SBS Brakes, Braketech, Idemitsu, and Woodcraft.

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Two MotoAmerica Mini Cup Qualifiers Will Be Held In Canada, June 13-14 and July 4-5

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is pleased to announce that MiniSBK Canada will host two MotoAmerica Mini Cup Qualifiers at Shannonville Motorsports Park in Shannonville, Ontario, Canada.

The two races will be held in conjunction with rounds three and four of the MiniSBK series on June 13-14 and July 4-5, respectively.

Billed as the “Birthplace of Champions Since 1974,” Shannonville Motorsports Park is world famous and hosts a round of the Canadian Superbike Championship.

MiniSBK Canada is run by former AMA Pro Superbike racer Toni Sharpless, who was inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2011. In 1987, Sharpless became one of the few women to qualify for and finish the Daytona 200.

The two Qualifiers will provide young local racers with the opportunity to qualify for the Mission Mini Cup National Final, which will once again be held at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, August 8-10.

Qualifiers at the two MiniSBK events will be held for all six classes: Stock 50 (ages 6-8), Stock 110 (ages 8-12), GP 110 (ages 8-12), GP 160 (ages 10-14), GP 190 (ages 10-14) and Street GP (ages 14 and up).

“MotoAmerica is thrilled to be working with MiniSBK to bring two of our Mini Cup Qualifiers to Canada,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “I guess you could say we’re going international, which is impressive considering this is just our second year of the Qualifiers and National Final. Canada has always produced top-level racers, some of whom have won AMA championships, and we’re sure there will be some fast kids who make it down for our National Final at Road America.”

“I was surprised and honored to receive the call from Wayne Rainey and Chuck Aksland, two individuals I remember from my racing days in the 1980s,” said MiniSBK’s CEO Toni Sharpless. “When they asked if our MiniSBK Championship series would be interested in joining the MotoAmerica Mini Cup Qualifier series, it took me less than a minute to consider and say ‘Yes.’ This connection further expands the opportunities we provide for Canadian youth in the sport. We are happy and proud to be part of another big step toward grassroots development in road racing.”

For more information on the MiniSBK Canada, visit https://minisbk.ca/

For more information about the MotoAmerica Mini Cup series or club participation in the series, visit motoamerica.com .

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Talent Cup, Super Hooligan National Championship, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner. For more information, please visit www.MotoAmerica.com and follow MotoAmerica on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. To watch all things MotoAmerica, subscribe to MotoAmerica’s live streaming and video on demand service, MotoAmerica Live+

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Race dates are April 26, June 14, and July 12. All races are held on Saturday, with an open practice day hosted by the facility on Friday. A new racer school will be offered on Friday. All three events will provide young racers the opportunity to qualify for the Mission Mini Cup National Final to be held at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, August 8-10. Qualifiers will be held for all six classes: Stock 50 (ages 6-8), Stock 110 (ages 8-12), GP110 (ages 10-14), GP 160 (ages 10-14), GP 190 (ages 12-16), and Street GP (ages 12 and up).

The series is generously supported by Dunlop, who is also providing tire contingency. Additional contingency is provided by Continental and Pirelli.

Ohvale USA, Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha will be supplying manufacturers’ contingency for the series. Ohvale motorcycles will be available for rent from Eleven Motorsports. Information for contingency and rentals will be on the Texas Mini Cup website.

Online registration is now open through Alpha Timing and Registration, making it easy for racers to secure their spot on the grid! Register now here:

texasminicup.alphatiming.co.uk/register/events/13895

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the action-packed Texas Mini Cup season! For more details on race dates, classes, registration, and sponsorship opportunities, visit our website:

About Texas Mini Cup

Texas Mini Cup is an AMA-sanctioned mini moto racing series designed to develop the next generation of motorcycle road racing talent. With a focus on safety, competition, and progression, the series offers young riders a structured pathway to MotoAmerica while competing at a premier racing venue.

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From its early beginnings in 2018, Estenson Racing has enjoyed a lot of success with Yamaha in the American Flat Track series. In addition to three AFT Singles titles, the team rose to being a serious title contender in the premier SuperTwins class. Alongside technical development in the sport of dirt track racing, the team has also worked to bring up-and-coming talent through the ranks, starting with Dallas Daniels, who after concluding a successful amateur career with both Nicky Hayden AMA Horizon Awards for Flat Track and Road Racing, went on to earn back to back AFT Singles titles with the team and contend for the SuperTwins crown since his debut in the premier class.

On the heels of three 85cc AMA Flat Track Grand National titles in 2022 and being named AMA Youth Rider of the Year, Sam Drane was signed to Estenson Racing’s rider development program in 2023. Joining his brother Tom, who heads the team’s efforts in the AFT Singles Championship, Sam has added more amateur titles to his resume, including three AMA Flat Track Grand National Championships aboard the YZ250F. The 14-year-old Australian – who has already demonstrated road racing aptitude riding the Yamaha R3 to victory at Philip Island in the Australian Supersport 300 class – now sets his sights on taking top honors in the MotoAmerica Talent Cup aboard the Yamaha BLU CRU branded Kramer APX-350 MA Moto 3 machine.

Beginning in 2013 as an initiative designed to reward racers and support Yamaha’s YZ contingency program, BLU CRU evolved into a broader customer loyalty program and a global initiative with international collaborations, training camps, and events designed for every rider. It is also the foundation of Yamaha’s talent development program, which is designed to cultivate the next generation of talent in both road and off-road racing and to help pave the way to success in their respective premier class championships, reaching the highest levels in the SuperMotocross World Championship and MotoGP.

New for 2025 is the MotoAmerica Talent Cup. Part of the “Road to MotoGP,” which is the collective name for global competitions and programs for young riders around the world that MotoGP supports, the seven-round, 14-race championship is designed to be a stepping stone to higher levels of road racing competition. All riders compete on the same machinery, highlighting rider skill and talent. Participants will also receive coaching and support from former racers and technical staff to help build their skills, race craft, and understanding of the sport. ln addition to competing for the national title, up to five of the top-ranked riders in the MotoAmerica Talent Cup will get invited to participate in the RedBull MotoGP Rookies Cup Selection Event.

The MotoAmerica Talent Cup begins its debut season on the world stage, with the opening round being held in conjunction with MotoGP at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, on March 28-30.

Jeff Sidlovsky – Yamaha Racing Assistant Department Manager for YMUS

“We are pleased to announce our expanded partnership with Estenson Racing to lead our efforts in the MotoAmerica Talent Cup. Together, we have already achieved a lot of success in American Flat Track, and we look forward to continuing that success in this new MotoAmerica class championship. We are also proud to be a part of the MotoAmerica Talent Cup as it is a series designed to nurture young riders and provide a more direct path to higher levels of racing, and meshes well with our BLU CRU initiatives to foster racing.”

Tommy Hayden – Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing Team Manager

“Sam has been a part of our amateur program for the past couple of years. With his brother Tom racing for the team in AFT Singles, he’s been around the shop and trains with the team during the week, so we’ve been working with him and have gotten to know him well. He has an interest in road racing, and the MotoAmerica Talent Cup seemed like a cool class and opportunity for a young up-and-coming rider like Sam. The new series was something that Yamaha was excited about as well, and it all came together. We’re really looking forward to getting the season started at COTA.”

Sam Drane – Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing #59

“I’m really excited to be racing the MotoAmerica Talent Cup this year. I’d like to thank Estenson Racing and Yamaha for the opportunity. It’s going to be really fun, and I’m really looking forward to the year ahead and seeing what it brings.”

About Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars [sold, serviced, and distributed by Yamaha Golf-Car Company], Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology and Robotic Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the United States.

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For the third consecutive year, the revenue of the Borgo Panigale motorcycle manufacturer exceeds one billion euros. At the end of 2024, Ducati’s operating result is 91 million euros, corresponding to a profitability of 9.1%.

Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati: “The 2024 results confirm the strength of our brand and the company’s ability to generate the financial resources that allow us to continue to invest and consolidate the excellence, value and exclusivity of our products.”

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy) March 18, 2025 – Ducati ended 2024 with financial results that testify to the solidity of its competitive positioning in the two-wheel sector and the effectiveness of the strategic choices made in recent years, oriented towards the development of a product range that represents the best fusion of beauty, performance and technology.

For the third consecutive year, Ducati recorded revenues of more than one billion euros (2024: 1,003 billion; 2023: 1,065 billion). A result achieved despite the challenges that are characterizing the industry and the current global competitive environment.

The operating result (EBIT) stood at 91 million euros, equal to a profitability of 9.1% (2023: 10.5%). A key figure, which also highlights the company’s ability to focus on generating the financial resources needed to support its strategic plans.

During 2024, 54,495 motorcycles were delivered to Ducatisti all over the world (2023: 58.224). Although showing a decline compared to the previous year, the figure is in line with the philosophy of the Bologna-based company, which aims to preserve the exclusivity and value of its products for its passionate clients.

“2024 ends with a positive balance that, despite a challenging competitive environment, confirms our solidity and a benchmark profitability in the two-wheeler market.” declared Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati. “ We enjoy a solid financial base that allows us to continuously and significantly invest in research and development, innovation and racing competition, while continuing to strengthen the uniqueness and prestige of our product range and ensuring the high standards of quality and service typical of a product of excellence. This, combined with our commitment to making every Ducatista feel part of a great family, makes the brand more beloved than ever today.”

Henning Jens, Ducati CFO, added: ” 2024 was a complicated year due to the particularly challenging market conditions the whole business faced. In this context, we chose to focus on protecting overall profitability, prioritizing long-term sustainability rather than just aiming at increasing sales volumes. This approach, combined with further improvements of our efficiency, is in line with our premium strategy and it allowed us to conclude the year with a profitability that reached 9.1% return on sales and an operating result that shows our ability to generate value and guarantee a solid financial base also under difficult circumstances. “

Looking at 2025, Ducati presented to the public ten new models, further enriching an increasingly complete, sophisticated and technologically advanced product range, designed to offer every Ducatista the most suitable bike to express their passion for two wheels.

These include the new XDiavel V4 and Multistrada V4, equipped with the V4 Granturismo engine, alongside the Panigale V4 and Streetfighter V4, both powered by the latest evolution of the Desmosedici Stradale engine, and the Panigale V2, Streetfighter V2 and Multistrada V2 , equipped with the new V2 engine, the lightest twin-cylinder ever made by Ducati. In addition, the Company makes its entry into the world of Off-Road with the introduction of its first motocross bike, available from June 2025 at selected dealerships.

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Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane was third-quickest at 1:21.214, followed by Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp at 1:21.304 and San Marcos Iron Door’s Rossi Garcia at 1:21.656. The spread from first to fifth was 0.995-second.

The eight participants turned a total of 1206 laps on the 1.7-mile track over the two days of testing.

2025 Dunlop Parts Unlimited MotoAmerica Talent Cup by Motul Overall Two-Day Combined Results

2025 Dunlop Parts Unlimited MotoAmerica Talent Cup by Motul Overall Day Two Results

More, from a press release issued by MotoAmerica:

Black Leads The Way In Two-Day Texas Talent Cup Test

Chase Black Fastest On Both Days In Shakedown Test Prior To Season-Opener At Circuit Of The Americas

High Texas winds on Tuesday didn’t stop the pace from picking up on the final day of the two-day pre-season test for MotoAmerica’s Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul at Motorsports Ranch in Cresson as Monday’s fast guy Chase Black and his Chase Black Racing Krämer APX-350 MA got even quicker, topping the timesheets as the only rider to crack the 1:21 barrier with his 1:20.661.

Black threw down the gauntlet fairly late in the final session today with his 1:20.661, leaving the rest to give “Chase.” The rider who came the closest to doing just that was also the one who made the biggest improvement in lap times over the course of the two days — MP13 Racing’s Ella Dreher.

Dreher, who finished fifth in the 2024 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship with three podiums, gained over two seconds from her Monday best to Tuesday’s 1:21.172 that shot her up to second on the overall results, .511 of a second behind Black.

Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane ended up the fastest of the flat trackers with the young Australian finishing the day in third and just .553 of a second off Black’s best.

“It’s a really fast bike and it’s good to be learning on,” Drane said of the Krämer APX-350 MA. “It’s really light, so it’s easy to throw around on the track. It’s just a fun bike to ride.”

Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp, the most heralded of the flat trackers with three AFT Singles Championships on his resume and three-time World Champion Kenny Roberts in his corner, was fourth-fastest. Kopp, like the rest of the testers, did his best lap – a 1:21.304 – in the final session on Tuesday.

San Marcos Iron Doors 316 Rossi Motorsports’ Rossi Garcia rounded out the top five at the conclusion of the test. Garcia was .995 of a second from Black’s fastest lap.

The eight riders who took part in the test turned a total of 1,206 laps over the two-day test. Krämer, meanwhile, had five employees and a semi at the test to help where needed with the APX-350 MAs.

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Talent Cup, Super Hooligan National Championship, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner. For more information, please visit www.MotoAmerica.com and follow MotoAmerica on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. To watch all things MotoAmerica, subscribe to MotoAmerica’s live streaming and video on demand service, MotoAmerica Live+

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An official two-day test for MotoAmerica Talent Cup riders at MotorSport Ranch in Cresson, Texas drew eight riders and their Kramer APX 350 MA racebikes. Chase Black was quickest at the end of the day, ahead of Kody Kopp, and Rossi Garcia. The lap time gap from Black to second-quickest Kopp was 0.150-second and the gap to Garcia was 0.394-second. Fourth-place Bodie Page was 0.781-second off fast time, and fifth place Sam Drane  was 0.948-second from first.

The top-five were all on the same second, and the test continues tomorrow.

Watch an original Roadracing World video look at the Talent Cup bike here:

RW Original Video: APX-350MA MotoAmerica Talent Cup Racebike

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One of the most anticipated releases for motorcyclists who love sporty, dynamic riding, hits US Aprilia dealerships this March –- the new RS 660, available for $11,649 USD ex-showroom.*

Already the benchmark in its category, the Italian sports middleweight has evolved with many enhancements. The fairing features new aerodynamic winglets for greater stability, while the already class-leading electronics package gains launch control and a refined new color instrument cluster. Weighing just 183 kg ready to ride and delivering an increased output of 105 HP from its twin-cylinder engine, the RS 660 further improves an already excellent power-to-weight ratio. The new Aprilia RS 660 is available in two new colour schemes – Venom Yellow and Blue Marlin.

However, that’s not all: the RS 660 is now available in the Factory trim, a name given to the most exclusive and premium versions of Aprilia’s sports models. Recognised by enthusiasts for their racing-inspired sophistication, these models deliver a unique riding experience on track and road. The Aprilia RS 660 Factory comes standard with advanced, fully adjustable Öhlins suspension and exclusive new graphics and is available for $13,999 USD ex-showroom.

*Canadians will be able to purchase the new RS 660 for $14,295 CAD this April, and the new RS 660 Factory for $16,795 CAD in May.

Find all the details at APRILIA.COM.

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The post-race Daytona 200 and Mission King Of The Baggers press conferences:

History was made in the 83rd running of the Daytona 200, so check out the post-race press conference featuring the race winner, runner-up, and third-place finisher. Also watch and listen to the post-race comments from the podium finishers in the Daytona Bike Week-concluding Mission King Of The Baggers Race 2.

https://www.motoamerica.com/video-daytona-200-mission-king-of-the-baggers-race-two-press-conferences/

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