An Open Tire Series Built for Racers, by Racers

Pirelli Motorcycle Tires and the American Superbike Racing Association (ASRA) are delighted to announce the renewal of their esteemed partnership for the 2025 racing season. This collaboration reaffirms Pirelli’s unwavering commitment to delivering world-class performance and innovation to the racetrack while honoring ASRA’s legacy as a series crafted for racers, by racers.

For years, Pirelli has been a trusted sponsoring partner of ASRA, supplying riders with cutting-edge tire technology that enhances performance, safety, and competition. As the 2025 season approaches, this partnership continues to thrive, promising another year of exhilarating racing action and opportunities for riders to push their limits. Pirelli’s involvement underscores its dedication to advancing motorcycle racing while supporting the diverse needs of ASRA’s passionate racing community.

ASRA remains steadfast in its mission to provide a platform where racers of all backgrounds can compete on their terms. True to its roots, the series will maintain its status as an open tire series in 2025, ensuring competitors have the freedom to choose the equipment that best suits their riding style and strategy. This racer-driven philosophy, combined with Pirelli’s industry-leading tire solutions,including their Diablo Superbike and Supercorsa line up., sets the stage for a season that celebrates skill, innovation, and the spirit of competition.

“We are proud to continue our partnership with ASRA, a series that embodies the heart and soul of motorcycle racing,” said Oscar Solis, Senior Racing Manager of Pirelli North America. “At Pirelli, we are passionate about supporting racers at every level, and ASRA’s commitment to an open tire format aligns perfectly with our goal of empowering riders with choice and performance. We look forward to an exciting 2025 season filled with celebrating competitors’ achievements at ASRA events.”

“Our partnership with Pirelli is a testament to our shared values of excellence and dedication to the racing community”said ASRA partner Alex Spellman. “ASRA was built for racers, by racers, and we’re thrilled to carry that legacy forward in 2025 with Pirelli’s support. By remaining an open tire series, we ensure that our competitors have the flexibility to race their way, and we can’t wait to see what this season brings.”

The 2025 ASRA season promises to deliver high-octane competition across its challenging courses, showcasing the talents of skilled riders using top-tier equipment. Further details will be announced in the coming weeks. Fans and participants alike are encouraged to stay tuned for updates as ASRA and Pirelli gear up for another unforgettable year.

About ASRA

The American Superbike Racing Association (ASRA) is a premier motorcycle racing series in the United States, dedicated to fostering a competitive and inclusive environment for riders. Built for racers, by racers, ASRA offers a unique platform that prioritizes rider choice and celebrates the thrill of the sport.

About Pirelli

Founded in 1872, Pirelli is a global leader in premium tire manufacturing, renowned for its innovation, performance, and deep-rooted passion for motorsport. With a legacy of excellence, Pirelli continues to support riders and racers worldwide, delivering tires that blend cutting-edge technology with superior quality.

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TrackDaz promoter Dustin Coyner worked with the track and the Roadracing World Action Fund to get Airfence soft barriers deployed in front of the wall for the first motorcycle event on the new track, held on February 15-16. Coyner then convinced track officials to remove the wall entirely.

The Airfence will be deployed in other areas of the new course.

Watch a video here:

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The American Superbike Racing Association (ASRA) is excited to announce the championship payout structure for the Thunderbike, Supersport and Superstock 1000 classes, reinforcing its commitment to rewarding top-tier performance and advancing competitive supersport racing across the series.

Thanks to generous sponsorship from Trident Cycles Racing, effective for the 2025 racing season, the top three championship finishers in the Thunderbike, Supersport and Superstock 1000 classes will receive the following cash prizes:

1st Place: $3,000

2nd Place: $2,000

3rd Place: $1,000

With a total of $6,000 in prize money awarded per class, this payout structure highlights ASRA’s dedication to recognizing the skill, dedication, and passion of its racers while elevating the stakes for the championship titles. The season will span seven months and conclude with a thrilling championship final at the iconic Daytona International Raceway, October 17-19, 2025, where champions will be crowned and payouts awarded amidst the legendary atmosphere of this world-class venue.

“We’re thrilled to roll out this championship payout structure for the Thunderbike, Supersport and Superstock 1000 classes,” said Scott Gilbert, Partner of ASRA. “This move reflects our ongoing mission to support our riders and grow racing in America by offering significant rewards for excellence on the track. Hosting the championship final at Daytona International Raceway only adds to the prestige and excitement.”

The ASRA Thunderbike, Supersport and Superstock 1000 classes are renowned for delivering intense competition and showcasing the talents of some of the country’s most skilled superbike racers. The 2025 season will feature the following race dates and locations:

May 10-11: Pittsburgh International Race Complex (Pitt Race)

May 24-25: Summit Point Motorsports Park

June 14-15: Virginia International Raceway (VIR)

July 12-13: Blackhawk Farms Raceway

August 22-23: Road Atlanta

September 13-14: Ozark International Raceway

October 17-19: Daytona International Raceway (Championship Final)

This new payout structure, paired with a robust schedule culminating at Daytona, is poised to attract even more competitors, promising an electrifying season for riders and fans alike. For more information about the ASRA racing schedule, rules, and participation details, visit www.asraracing.com or follow us on social media.

About ASRA
The American Superbike Racing Association (ASRA) is a leading motorcycle racing organization committed to promoting superbike racing throughout the United States. Focused on safety, integrity, and excitement, ASRA provides a competitive platform for riders to demonstrate their abilities and passion for the sport.

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BMW NA 50th Anniversary | 50 Stories for 50 Years Chapter 9: “A New Chapter for BMW Motorrad: BMW NA takes over from Butler & Smith”

Shortly after taking over U.S. sales of BMW automobiles from independent distributor Max Hoffman in 1975, BMW of North America initiated the process to do the same for the motorcycle side of the business.

BMW had been exporting motorcycles to the U.S. since 1950, less than two years after production had resumed in Munich following the destruction of World War II. At first, bikes were ordered directly by dealers whose relationship with BMW predated the war, like Oscar Liebmann, whose New Jersey-based AMOL Precision became the first official BMW motorcycle dealer in the U.S. in 1950. By the end of that year, however, the right to distribute BMW’s motorcycles in this market was assigned to the V. (for Victor) Harasty organization.

Four years later, that privilege was transferred to the Butler & Smith Trading Company. (Contrary to assumptions, the name of the firm referred not to its founders but to the intersection in Brooklyn where the company was located. Butler & Smith first imported NSU motorcycles from Germany, then Lambretta scooters from Italy.)

On February 19, 1954, Butler & Smith president Alfred Bondy wrote a letter to inform NSU and BMW motorcycle dealers that Butler & Smith was BMW’s official U.S. importer. Bondy expressed his desire that BMW dealers should continue with the new distributor, which would “combine Germany’s two most prominent brands which are world renowned for their workmanship and performance.” Bondy also stated that “The first BMW motorcycles will arrive in a few days. A large quantity of BMW parts is on order from the factory, and we hope that our reputation for fast and complete NSU parts service will soon apply to our BMW parts service.”

Initially, Butler & Smith would handle operations on the East Coast, with West Coast distribution delegated to the Flanders Company of Pasadena, California. In 1969, Butler & Smith took over distribution for the entire U.S., and in May 1970 established a new headquarters and import center in Norwood, New Jersey.

Even prior to that move, Butler & Smith had ensured that BMW built motorcycles suited to the needs and tastes of U.S. riders, most of whom used bikes like the R 50 and R 69 for long-distance touring. Their suitability for that purpose had been firmly established in 1958, when Ohio dealer John Penton rode his 600cc R 69 from New York to Los Angeles in 52 hours, 11 minutes, setting a new record and gaining great publicity for the reliability of BMW motorcycles. (Penton was an accomplished off-road rider, and he’d ride a factory-backed R 27 single in the 1962 International Six Days Trial, winning a silver medal despite a few bad crashes.) Thanks to Butler & Smith, BMW motorcycles could be ordered in the U.S. with options like dual seats, higher handlebars, and accessories like saddlebags, fairings, and the side stands preferred by Americans over the standard center stand. Later, Butler & Smith would offer aftermarket equipment including Krauser luggage, Luftmeister fairings, and Continental or Metzeler tires.

BMW built sporty models as well as touring bikes, of course, and Butler & Smith went racing to promote them. The firm became especially active on the racetrack following the move to New Jersey, which likely coincided with the ascension of Dr. Peter Adams to the leadership of the Butler & Smith firm. Adams was the son of Butler & Smith owner Irwin Adams, who may have founded or purchased it with Bondy in 1949 but who had in any case become its sole owner by 1970.

Adams formed a technologically sophisticated race team led by Udo Gietl and Todd Schuster, both of whom were innovative fabricators and technicians. The team got off to a fine start in 1971, campaigning a thoroughly exotic 750cc machine in the American Motorcycle Association’s Formula 750 class with riders Reg Pridmore and Gary Fisher. Five years later, the Butler & Smith team switched to the R 90 S, and its extensively modified bikes finished 1-2 in the very first AMA Superbike championship, with Reg Pridmore taking the crown over teammate Steve McLaughlin.

The elation of that championship would be short-lived, at least where Butler & Smith was concerned. Having taken over U.S. automobile sales and distribution from Max Hoffman in March 1975, BMW of North America was looking to do the same for its motorcycles. Dr. Adams resisted the takeover, and in 1978 filed suit to retain his distributorship. BMW of North America prevailed in September 1980, and that October saw the company take possession of the Butler & Smith operation at Walnut and Hudson streets in Norwood, New Jersey.

The new division was led by vice-president Jean-Pierre Bailby, who’d come to North America from BMW France. Joseph Salluzzo served as national sales manager, with Rolf Kettler as marketing manager. Below them, many of the motorcycle division’s employees were retained from Butler & Smith, at least temporarily.

“At that point, all of the employees in sales, parts, and service were Butler & Smith employees, wondering what happens next,” said Rob Mitchell. “Eventually, people from BMW NA started filling some positions. I came about six months later to head up advertising and promotion, taking over from Rolf Kettler, who’d been sent over temporarily from Germany. I’d been in sales training, and I got hired because I was the only person at NA who rode motorcycles. It was a real trial-by-fire.”

Mitchell worked out of an office in Norwood for the next two years, until the motorcycle division moved to BMW of North America’s headquarters in Montvale. In the interim, BMW NA began modernizing operations for sales and distribution, financing, and technical training. Imposing new standards allowed BMW to cut the number of U.S. dealers by half, from around 300 to 150. “Like Hoffman, Butler & Smith would sign you up as a dealer if you purchased $500 worth of parts and a [BMW] sign,” Mitchell said. “I visited one dealer in upstate New York that was in an extension of his house, and which had a dirt floor in the workshop. Once BMW NA put certain operating requirements for corporate signage, inventory, facilities, and technical training—all the normal dealership stuff—dealers like that, who weren’t willing to step up and make the investment, fell away.”

Replacing Butler & Smith with a modern, efficient sales subsidiary yielded tangible benefits, Mitchell said. “Back in the old days, you’d pick up the telephone and order a bike from Butler & Smith. Now you had a modern business culture for ordering bikes and parts, signing up for technical training, all of that. Some dealers were upset that they could no longer continue the way they had before, but those who stayed on found they could offer a lot more to customers. And the customers got way better support, too. It’s much better to go into a dealer and see dozens of new bikes rather than just one, plus accessories and people anxious to help you.”

As it had with the cars, BMW of North America was hoping to increase sales of BMW motorcycles in the U.S., and to take advantage of motorcycles’ burgeoning popularity in this country. (That phenomenon was due largely to the Japanese manufacturers, who marketed their lightweight motorcycles to young people as an alternative to cars, and as a “fun” alternative to heavyweight American machines.) Although hard data isn’t available for the years immediately before and after the transition, documents within the BMW Archive record declining export volumes to the U.S. in the mid 1970s: 10,553 units in 1974; 9,256 units in 1975; and 7,539 units in 1976. Presumably, imports declined further as the decade wore on. Mitchell doesn’t know the exact figures, but believes that Butler & Smith was selling perhaps 2,500 motorcycles per year by the time BMW of North America took over sales and distribution in 1980.

In 1985, the earliest year for which BMW NA data is available, the company sold 5,597 motorcycles in the U.S., followed by 6,078 in 1986. That number represented barely one percent of new motorcycles sold in the U.S. per annum, but it was a significant improvement nonetheless.

A new ad campaign helped. After an agency review, BMW’s motorcycle account was moved to Ammirati & Puris, which had created “The Ultimate Driving Machine” tagline that resonated so strongly with car buyers. For the motorcycles, Ammirati & Puris came up with another memorable slogan, “The Legendary Motorcycles of Germany,” which emphasized the company’s heritage at a time when BMW’s performance was somewhat tepid compared to that of the Japanese and Italian marques. Ammirati & Puris placed ads in the Wall Street Journal and Esquire magazine, hoping to reach upscale customers. This didn’t always work, Mitchell said. “Motorcyclists are grass-roots people, and prestige isn’t the biggest thing. It’s a very different group than the car people.”

More important, Mitchell said, was ensuring that BMW NA maintained a press fleet of new motorcycles, and staged press launches to ensure that new models were reviewed in motorcycle magazines. Those new models would themselves help BMW NA succeed, especially after the R 80 G/S caught on with adventure-touring riders following its 1980 introduction. “What started as an oddity—an 800cc, 400-pound dirt bike—became the most important segment, but it took probably ten years to really take off.”

In late 1983, BMW would enter another crucial segment, supplementing its longstanding boxer twin lineup with all-new K bikes powered by water-cooled three- and four-cylinder engines. “Even longtime boxer owners seemed genuinely excited by the K bikes,” Mitchell said. “There was clearly room for both within BMW.”

Today, BMW Motorrad USA offers a full range of motorcycles, from the entry-level G 310 R and GS to the Superbike-spec M 1000 RR, with all manner of touring, heritage, urban, and adventure bikes in between. A wide variety of engines is available, from singles to inline sixes, plus inline fours, Boxer and parallel twins, and even battery-powered scooters.

BMW Motorrad’s factories in Berlin and elsewhere around the world are busier than ever, turning out 209,257 bikes in 2023. Of those, 24,176 went to customers in Germany and 21,668 to France, while 17,017 were delivered to customers in the U.S., BMW Motorrad’s third-largest motorcycle market worldwide. That number constitutes only a small fraction of the half-million-plus motorcycles sold in the U.S. last year, but volume isn’t everything. BMW riders have long been among the industry’s most enthusiastic riders, especially when it comes to putting serious mileage on their machines. Just like John Penton’s R 69 in 1959, BMW motorcycles continue to carry their riders quickly and reliably from coast to coast…and beyond.

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BREMBO PRESENTS THE 2025 MOTORCYCLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN MOTORSPORT

For the 10th year in a row, Brembo will equip all MotoGP riders, also marking half a century of excellence and innovation in the world of racing.

Brembo will supply its customized braking systems to all 22 riders in the 24th MotoGP World Championship in 2025. The 11 teams rely on the performance, reliability, and safety of Brembo components: Brake calipers, brake discs, brake master cylinders, clutch master cylinders, and brake pads.

Throughout the season, Brembo will offer customized technical solutions for each rider, based on their riding style, track characteristics, and race strategy. Not only brakes, but also clutches, wheels, and suspensions: The wheel side of most MotoGP teams on the grid will be supplied with components produced by companies of the Brembo group. In detail:

Ohlins, recently acquired by Brembo, will supply suspension to 9 teams out of 11; AP Racing will provide the latest carbon clutch technology to 5 teams out of 11; and Marchesini will equip 9 out of 11 teams with forged magnesium rims, available in the 5-Y-spoke or 7-spoke configuration for both the front and rear.

2025 will be a special year for Brembo, celebrating 50 years of excellence in motorsport. This important milestone highlights the fundamental role the Italian company has played in MotoGP, contributing to numerous victories and records thanks to continuous innovation and the quality of its products. The Bergamo-based company has also been the Braking Inspiration Partner of MotoGP since 2023 and, like last year, will be the Title Sponsor of the Italian GP at Mugello.

Brembo braking system in MotoGP: Curiosities and technical details

For the 2025 season as well, Brembo will support riders and teams in choosing the best braking component solutions. Overall, the MotoGP braking system weighs about 2.3 kg.
As for the brake discs, riders will be able to choose from various carbon solutions, based on their riding style and personal preferences. Among the most appreciated solutions is the finned disc, as it allows for greater heat dissipation. The disc weighs 1.4 kg and must maintain an operating temperature between 250° and 850°.

Regarding the calipers, this year MotoGP riders have the option to choose between the proven GP4 caliper, available since 2020 on the grid, and the new 2025 caliper presented at the last EICMA edition, which in both configurations weighs just over 0.8 kg.

This new option offers superior performance and even more precise control on the track. The new caliper has been designed with a series of technical innovations, specifically:
–Use of advanced materials that ensure greater heat resistance and a reduction in overall
weight;

–An oversized pad that withstands high temperatures, ensuring consistent and powerful
braking;

–Increased braking surface and optimized contact pressure improving efficiency and
precision;

–A reinforced caliper spacing increases rigidity and resistance to braking torque,
enhancing stability and precision;

–The bleed position facilitating brake maintenance operations.

–Optimized design to improve heat dissipation, reducing the risk of overheating during
intense races.

The Moto2 and Moto3 grids will also be almost completely supplied by Brembo
Brembo confirms its presence as a leader in braking systems also in the lower categories of the World Championship. The Bergamo-based company will supply 100% of the teams with
calipers, about 30% with steel discs, 80% with pads, 90% with pumps, and just under 30% with Marchesini rims to the 14 Moto2 teams and the 13 Moto3 teams competing in 2025.

As for the discs, in both Moto2 and Moto3, teams will have a double choice depending on the severity of the circuit: Finned or standard steel discs, with an operating temperature that must remain between 100° and 650° in both classes. The Moto3 disc weighs about 0.5 kg, while the Moto2 disc weighs 1.3 kg, almost three times the weight of the lower series disc.

Regarding the calipers, Brembo also offers the concept of finned calipers in Moto2 and Moto3, a concept derived from the GP4 caliper of MotoGP. Overall, between the front and rear wheels, the Moto2 braking system weighs about 6 kg, while that of Moto3 is close to 4.5 kg.

About Brembo

Brembo leads the world in the design and production of high-performance braking systems and components for top-flight manufacturers of cars, motorbikes and commercial vehicles. Founded in 1961 in Italy, Brembo has a long-standing reputation for providing innovative solutions for OEMs and aftermarket. Brembo also competes in the most challenging motorsport championships in the world and has won over 700 titles.

Guided by its strategic vision – “Turning Energy into Inspiration” – Brembo’s ambition is to help shape the future of mobility through cutting-edge, digital and sustainable solutions.
With over 16,000 people across 15 countries, 32 production and business sites, 9 R&D centers and with a turnover of € 3,849 million in 2023, Brembo is the trusted solution provider for everyone who demands the best driving experience.

visit www.brembo.com

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This list includes 30 opportunities (days) to ride at races, schools, and track days during the month of March in the U.S.A

To have your motorcycle racing or riding event added to the Event Calendar on this website and published in the print edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine, submit your calendar and contact information via the contact page on this website or by emailing to calendar@roadracingworld.com or to pressreleases@roadracingworld.com.

Before heading to an event, contact the organization or track and confirm that it’s going to be held as publicized.

3/1-2 Compact Octane Track Days, Streets Of Willow Course, Willow Springs Raceway, Rosamond, CA

3/1-2 Precision Track Days, Altanta Motorsports Park, Dawsonville, GA

3/6-7-8 MotoAmerica AMA/ FIM North America Road Racing Series, Daytona 200, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL

3/6 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), ​Daytona Short Track I, Daytona Intl. Spdwy, Daytona Beach, FL

3/6-10 Precision Track Days, Virginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA

3/6-7 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

3/7 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Daytona Short Track II, Daytona Intl. Spdwy, Daytona Beach, FL

3/8-9 California Superbike School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, North Las Vegas, NV (All Levels)

3/8-9 N2 Track Days, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

3/8-9-10 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL (Track Days)

3/9 Superbike-Coach Corp. Schools & Track Days, Cornering School Day 3, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

3/14-16 AHRMA National Road Racing Series, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

3/15-16 WERA National Challenge Series Co-Sanctioned by AMA, Roebling Road Raceway, Faulkville, GA

3/15-16 WERA Sportsman Series Atlantic Coastal Region Co-Sanctioned by AMA, Roebling Road Raceway, Faulkville, GA-N,M,rs,

3/15-16 WERA Sportsman Series Southeast Region Co-Sanctioned by AMA, Roebling Road Raceway, Faulkville, GA-N,M,rs,

3/15-16 SFLminiGP Championship Series, T4 KartPlex, Palmetto, FL (Round 2)

3/15-16 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

3/21 Superbike-Coach Corp. Schools & Track Days, Track Drill 1-on-4, Buttonwillow Raceway, Buttonwillow, CA

3/21-23 CVMA Winter Series, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

3/21-22 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway Classic Course, North Las Vegas, NV

3/22 Superbike-Coach Corp. Schools & Track Days, Track Drill 1-on-4, Buttonwillow Raceway, Buttonwillow, CA

3/22-23 CMRA Series, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, Oklahoma

3/22-23 California Superbike School, Streets of Willow Springs , Rosamond, CA (Level Five)

3/22-23 Precision Track Days, Atlanta Motorsports Park, Dawsonville, GA

3/23 Superbike-Coach Corp. Schools & Track Days, Track Drill 1-on-4, Buttonwillow Raceway, Buttonwillow, CA

3/28 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL (Novice School)

3/29 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Senoia Short Track, Senoia Raceway, Senoia, GA

3/29-30-31 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL (Track Days)

3/29-30-31 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

3/30 Superbike-Coach Corp. Schools & Track Days, Supermoto Race Class, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

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On Friday the New Racer School graduated five riders who received their racing licenses and will join the amateur racing ranks with the club where they will learn the art of racing and hone their skills while working towards becoming expert racers.

Saturday Qualifying

Bryce Prince was the fastest in Saturday morning qualifying, topping the field of open-class bikes by turning a 1:44.065 lap time. David “Aussie Dave” Anthony was fastest on a middleweight, turning a 1:46.232 lap time. Gio Alvarez was fastest on a lightweight bike with a 1:51.535 lap time. Alex George was fastest on an ultra-lightweight bike with a 1:54.686 lap time. Gilbert Conde was fastest on a CVMA Hooligan bike with a 1:58.156 lap time. Danny Spina was fastest on an American Thunder bike with a 1:55.059 lap time.

Saturday Races

Racing on Saturday was competitive as always. Riders whot stood out on Saturday included Jasmine Nichols, who won the FemmeWalla Open race and broke a long-standing lap record in the process by turning a 1:49.998 lap time.

Bryce Prince won both the Formula Open and Supersport Open races, sweeping the open classes on his BPR Yamaha YZF-R1.

Marlon Gonzalez won both Amateur Formula Middleweight and Supersport Middleweight races, sweeping the Amateur Middleweight classes.

Gio Alvarez dominated the lightweight twins races, winning the Formula 2 and Formula Twins races on his Aprilia RS 660.

Danny Spina won the CVMA Holligans and the American Thunder races.

And Kavon House won both the Amateur Open Supersport and Formula Open races.
 

Sunday Shootouts

The Stock 1000 Shootout was the premier race on Sunday, and Michael Gilbert got the holeshot and led the first lap until Deion Campbell passed him on the brakes going into turn seven. At the end of the first lap Campbell led, followed by Gilbert and Bryce Prince, with all three riding BPR-prepared Yamaha YZR-R1 racebikes. On the second lap, Prince went full send into “The Bowl” (turn 13) to pass Gilbert and take second place. After passing Gilbert, Prince set about closing the gap to Campbell in the lead. Prince worked hard to chase down Campbell, setting a new lap record for the class in the process, turning a 1:43.302 lap time on the third lap of the race. Campbell turned consistent fast laps while Prince was gaining; once he caught Campbell, Prince followed him closely looking for a way around, then made making a brave pass on the outside of turn 12 on the final lap of the race. In the end it was Prince for the win, Campbell second, and Gilbert third making an all-BPR YZF-R1 podium.

The Formula Lightweight Twins Shootout started with Nayden Balladares leading through the first few corners until Gio Alvarez got by with an outside pass in “The Bowl” to take the point. At the end of the first lap, Alverez led Balladares and Nathan Aldrich, all riding RS 660 Aprilias. Alvarez set a new lap record for the class on lap three with a 1:49.563 lap and then crashed out in the first turn after completing the record-setting lap. With Alvarez out, Balladares again led, while Aldrich, Gene Frerichs, and Yamaha YZF-R7 mounted Andrew Krall battled for the remaining podium spots. At the stripe on the last lap Balladares finished first with Andrew Krall second and Aldrich third.

At the start of the Formula Ultra Lightweight Shootout, Juliana Fernandez led into the first turn and the first lap followed by Alex George and Treston “Home Alone” Morrison, all on Kawasaki Ninja 400s. Fernandez and George battled closely all race long, trading the lead several times. The battle for third and fourth was between Morrison and Sawyer Lafayette, but ended with George’s bike suffered a mechanical failure on the last lap, putting him out of the race. On the last lap Treston was able to re-pass Lafayette to take second position. In the end, Fernandez took the win with Morrison second and Lafayette third.

In the final shootout race of the day, the Middleweight Shootout, Yamaha YZF-R6 mounted Josh Hayes got the jump at the start and led the first lap followed by David “Aussie Dave” Anthony riding a Suzuki GSX-R750 and Aldo Rovirosa riding a Yamaha YZF-R6. Hayes developed a small advantage over Anthony on the first lap, but Anthony was able to close the gap over the first few laps. On lap six, Anthony took the lead but Hayes quickly retaliated and was back in front retook a few turns later. On the ninth lap Anthony took the lead again, and again Hayes was able retake the lead a few turns later. Hayes was able to hold off Anthony on the final lap while YZF-R6 mounted Jayden Fernandez was able to pass Rovirosa to take third. The result was Hayes winning with Anthony second and Fernandez third.

Full race results can be found on Speedhive:

https://speedhive.mylaps.com/events/2913132

Come out and join us for the next round of the CVMA 2024-2025 Winter Series on March 21-23, 2025

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!

CVMA would also like to thank the 2024/2025 Winter Series Sponsors: Support Moto Racing, Apex Assassins, Ryder Gear, CaliPhotography, Racers Edge/Dunlop, RoadRace City/Bridgestone, Del’s Flooring, The California Superbike School, Ride HMVC, First Team IT, Yamaha, CT Racing/Pirelli, Compact Octane Trackdays, Galfer USA, Criterion Plumbers
NRS Sponsors: Alpinestars, 6D Helmets, Five Gloves, and Racers Edge/Dunlop.

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With both Sprints and Endurance races for all classes, in each division, at each event and a secured purse totaling $39,120 each weekend!

This year, the SCMRC is proud to host four exciting races! Kicking off with the first annual Ronnie Lunsford Trophy Cup on March 15th and 16th at Motorsport Ranch Houston in Angleton, Texas. In association with the Houston Ride for Kids organization and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, 50% of parking passes will be donated to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation in Ronnie Lunsford’s name in association with SCMRC!

The following event will be held at NOLA Motorsports Park on May 10th and 11th in Avondale, Louisiana. After Summer Break the SCMRC will head to Hallet, Oklahoma for the third round held at Hallet Motor Racing Circuit on September 20th and 21st with Friday the 19th as a test and tune day on the newly repaved course!

The Championship round will be hosted at Motorsport Ranch Houston once again to end the season on October 10th and 11th . Championship ceremonies will happen shortly after with over $80,000 of Championship cash winnings up for grabs and several additional awards.

With over $265,000 in cash purse and contingency promotion on the table, this 2025 season will surely be quite the inaugural season!

Aspiring racers who are interested in participating at the SCMRC events must be registered before the event to have a spot on the grid. Racers can register and find the rulebook at www.scmrc-registration.com/registration

Spectators who are interested in pre-ordering tickets to attend these events can go to www.scmrctx.com/shop/ to purchase day or weekend passes along with parking passes.

The SCMRC is dedicated to showcasing the skills and racing talent of these aspiring racers for the 2025 season. We look forward to a great inaugural season.

For any questions please contact us at (936) 703-3223 or at our website at www.scmrctx.com

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Buttonwillow, CA – TrackDaz has been forced to reschedule the highly anticipated event at the brand-new race track at Buttonwillow Raceway Park to February 15th and 16th, 2025. Originally slated for February 1st and 2nd, the event faced a last-minute challenge when a vendor reneged on their commitment to supply the essential Airfence softbarrier rental, critical for rider safety. Thanks to the support of Buttonwillow Raceway Park and the aid of the non-profit 501(c)(3) Roadracing World Action Fund, the event is back on track. This will mark the first motorcycle event to be held at the new venue named “The Circuit.”

Dustin Coyner, owner of TrackDaz, expressed his gratitude and unwavering commitment to safety: “We’ve been working for months to ensure that motorcycle events at the new Buttonwillow Raceway Park track prioritize safety above all else. When our vendor unexpectedly backed out, we were on the verge of canceling the event. However, the track management worked with us to find a solution and move the event to mid-February. We’re also incredibly thankful to John Ulrich from the Roadracing World Action Fund for stepping in and helping us secure the Airfence we need to make the event happen.”

For participants who have already registered, no further action is needed if the new dates work for you. If you are unable to attend on February 15th and 16th, TrackDaz will gladly reschedule your entry to another event.

https://www.roadracingworld.com/actionfund/donate/

TrackDaz owner Dustin Coyner explains the situation in the video linked to below:

https://youtu.be/NvStOLRDvmw

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To be considered for the Young Guns feature, a racer must be no younger than 11 and no older than 18 on January 1st, 2025; have finished in the top three in a sanctioned Expert-level motorcycle road race or Championship and reside within the United States, Canada, or Mexico or be a citizen of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico.

Riders can nominate themselves. Race sanctioning bodies, sponsors and race teams are encouraged to nominate young riders, but riders or their parents must request and then submit completed applications and provide photos suitable for publication by our deadline to be considered. (This works like a race: If you don’t enter, you won’t get on the grid. Or more specifically, if nobody nominates you or your favorite young racer, you or they won’t be included.)

Riders who have previously been recognized as a Young Gun should email youngguns@roadracingworld.com to update their profile information and arrange submission of up-to-date photos.

PDFs of the 2024 Young Guns feature in the print magazine appear below. Each rider was also featured individually on roadracingworld.com .

An example of an individual rider feature on roadracingworld.com can be seen by clicking on the image below:

Roadracing World Young Guns 2024: Mikey Lou Sanchez

New candidates who wish to be considered for the 2025 Young Guns feature should obtain, fill out and return a 2025 Young Guns questionnaire to Roadracing World by January 30th, 2025. Requests for questionnaires should be sent via e-mail to youngguns@roadracingworld.com.

Questionnaires must be filled out completely in English and be returned as a Word document. Completed questionnaires should be returned to the same youngguns@roadracingworld.com e-mail address.

An example of a properly filled-out 2024 questionnaire follows:

Rossi Moor

2024 Age: 16.

Current (2024) home: Portland, Oregon.

Current (2024) height/weight: 5′ 11″/153 pounds.

Current (2024) school grade level: 10^th grade.

Began riding at age: 2.5 years.

First road race: 2014, McMinnville, Oregon, Oregon Superbikers, 125cc four-stroke, 1st place.

2024 primary racebike: Suzuki GSX-8R.

2024 team/tuners/mechanics: Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki/Brian Robertson/Robin Hawley.

2024 Primary race series: MotoAmerica Twins Cup.

2024 Sponsors: Vision Wheel, M4 Performance Exhausts, ECSTAR, Suzuki, Mission Foods, Arai, RST, R&G, Hotbodies Racing, Vortex, EK Chains, TechSpec, Cordona, SportbikeTrackGear.com, HEL, 1-833-CJ-KNOWS, Roadracingworld.com, Team Hammer,  Polyglass, 2Fast Track Days.

Recent racing accomplishments: 2023 season, finished 2^nd in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (2 wins, 5 total podiums), crashed out of the lead on last lap of CIV Aprilia RS 660 Cup race at Imola, won 12 CVMA race wins; 2022 season, won Northern Talent Cup Championship (5 wins, 10 total podiums in 12 race starts); 2021 season, finished 3^rd in Northern Talent Cup Championship (3 wins and 6 total podiums in 14 races), finished 22^nd while racing as a wild card in the FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship event at Valencia; 2020 season, won MotoAmerica Mini Cup 190 Championship, won FIM Ohvale 190 Mini Road Racing Championship; 2019 season, placed 2^nd in CIV (Italian) Ohvale GP-0 190 National Championship, won MotoAmerica Ohvale Talent Cup at Pittsburgh International Race Complex, won Ohvale GP-0 190 races in Hungarian National Championship, earned pole position and led a race at Ohvale World Championship, finished 25^th in European Talent Cup race at Jerez (was youngest participant).

2024 racing goal: Win MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship.

Racing career goals: Win MotoGP World Championship.

Racing heroes: Valentino Rossi, Kevin Schwantz, Wayne Rainey.

Favorite tracks: Assen, Sachsenring.

Favorite hobbies: Gaming, cycling, doing wheelies.

If I wasn’t racing I would be…: A fighter.

…

In addition to completed questionnaires, candidates must also submit an action photo and a head shot (a photo clearly showing the rider’s face without sunglasses) suitable for magazine reproduction (head shots taken with smart phones are usually acceptable). Each submitted photo must include written permission (an e-mail is acceptable) from the photographer (even if the photographer is a parent) specifically giving Roadracing World Publishing the right to publish the photo(s) free of charge in the Young Guns feature and on www.roadracingworld.com.

Digital action photos must be high-resolution, or 3000 pixels wide or tall at 4 inches. All photos must be accompanied by the name of the photographer along with when and where the photo was taken, including the name of the racetrack. Photos should not have any watermarks or graphics added, and photo editing should be kept to a minimum. Digital photos are preferred.

Late and incomplete submissions may not be considered.

Young Guns features to date have appeared in the November 1997, March 1999, February 2000, March 2001, February 2002, April 2003, April 2004, May 2005, June 2006, April 2007, April 2008, April 2009, April 2010, April 2011, April 2012, March 2013, April 2014, April 2015, April 2016, April 2017, April 2018, April 2019, April 2020, April 2021, April 2022, April 2023, and April 2024 issues of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology. The Young Guns Classes of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 were also featured individually on www.roadracingworld.com.

Please familiarize yourself with our previously published Young Guns features before contacting us to ask questions.

If you still have questions, e-mail youngguns@roadracingworld.com.

The Roadracing World Young Guns series started as an answer to critics who said North America lacked up-and-coming young riders. Current or former Roadracing World Young Guns have: Raced in all classes of the MotoGP World Championship (including the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup series) and FIM Superbike and Supersport World Championships, winning races and capturing World Championships; competed in European Championships and well as British, Canadian, Chinese, Czech Republic, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Mexican, and Spanish National series; raced in the MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North America Championships (winning many races and Championships in all classes, including multiple Superbike titles); finished on the podium at the Suzuki GSX-R World Cup and the KTM RC Cup World Finals; won Superbike Shootout races in the Superbike and Pro Sportbike classes and won the 2014 Dynojet Pro Sportbike Championship; won Suzuki Cup Championships in the U.S.; earned WERA National Challenge, National Endurance and Sportsman National Championships; won ASRA/Formula USA Grand National and CCS National Championships; collected USGPRU titles; and won many local and regional Championships.

Riders who have been featured in Young Guns include:

2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion Jason Aguilar (R.I.P.);

2013 AMA Pro SuperSport East Champion, 2022 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion, and MotoAmerica Superbike podium finisher Corey Alexander;

AMA Pro Daytona SportBike race winner Tommy Aquino (R.I.P.);

2008 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion, two-time MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, and MotoAmerica Superbike race winner J.D. Beach;

five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier;

MotoAmerica Twins Cup race winner Jackson Blackmon;

former Canadian Sport Bike Champion Tomas Casas;

MotoAmerica 2024 Junior Cup Champion Matthew Chapin;

three-time Canadian Sport Bike Champion and 2014 Canadian Superbike Champion Jodi Christie;

MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher and Canadian Superbike race winner Torin Collins;

former AMA Pro SuperSport East Champion and MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 race winner Josh Day;

2011 Daytona 200 winner Jason DiSalvo;

2014 AMA Pro SuperSport Championship runner-up and current MotoAmerica team owner Dustin Dominguez;

2018 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion, 2019 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, and 2021 Canadian Superbike Champion Alex Dumas;

four-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race winner and former motorcycle track record holder Carlin Dunne (R.I.P.);

Canadian Superbike race winner Bodhi Edie;

two-time AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Champion, two-time AMA Pro XR1200/Harley-Davidson Champion and four-time Daytona 200 winner Danny Eslick;

2019 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and 2020 and 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Bobby Fong;

2010 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion, 2014 AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Champion, 2015 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North America Superstock 1000 Champion, and three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne;

two-time MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and World Superbike podium finisher Garrett Gerloff;

2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Championship runner-up Michael Gilbert;

2014 AMA Pro SuperSport Champion, 2023 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion, 2023 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Champion, 2024 Loudon Classic winner, and 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion Hayden Gillim;

2002 AMA Superbike Champion and 2006 FIM MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden (R.I.P.);

2007 AMA Pro 600cc Supersport Champion, 2014 AMA Pro Superbike Championship runner-up, and 2017 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship runner-up Roger Hayden;

eight-time AMA Pro Superbike race winner and two-time AMA Supersport Champion Tommy Hayden;

2013 AMA Pro Superbike Champion, 2016 MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 Champion, 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, and 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Josh Herrin;

MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher Teagg Hobbs;

AMA Pro Superstock race winner Jake Holden;

2000 AMA Pro 750 Supersport Champion, 2001 AMA Pro Formula Xtreme Champion, 2011 British Superbike Championship runner-up, MotoGP podium finisher, and World Superbike regular John Hopkins;

2015 Supersport World Championship runner-up, 2019 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship runner-up, and 2023 MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Patrick “P.J.” Jacobsen;

2021 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, Moto2 World Championship competitor, and MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Sean Dylan Kelly;

Canadian Superbike race winner Kevin Lacombe;

two-time MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion, MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport race winner, MotoAmerica Baggers race winner Rocco Landers;

two-time MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion Andrew Lee;

2021 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and Superbike Cup Champion Jake Lewis;

MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Sam Lochoff;

MotoAmerica Superstock 600 race winner Nick McFadden;

AMA Pro SuperSport race winner and MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Stefano Mesa;

Elena Myers, the first and only woman to win AMA Pro Supersport races;

AMA Pro XR1200 race winner, multi-time Loudon Classic winner, and 3-time Baggers Racing League (BRL) Champion Shane Narbonne;

2012 Canadian Superbike Championship runner-up Andrew Nelson;

2016 MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Champion, 2019 British Motostar (Moto3) Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, MotoAmerica Superbike racer and two-time Daytona 200 winner Brandon Paasch;

2012 Daytona 200 winner and 2010 AMA Pro Supersport West Champion Joey Pascarella;

2016 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion and MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher Bryce Prince;

AMA Pro and Canadian National race winner and multi-time N2/WERA National Endurance Champion Chris Peris;

two-time AMA Pro SuperSport National Champion, British Supersport podium finisher, 2020 AFT Production Twins Champion, and 2024 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers podium finisher James Rispoli;

2015 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport race winner, and 2023 and 2024 Moto2 World Championship race winner Joe Roberts;

2023 and 2024 MotoAmerica Supersport race winner, 2023 Loudon Classic winner and 2024 Daytona 200 podium finisher Tyler Scott;

former Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup Champion and former FIM Moto2 European Championship competitor Benny Solis, Jr.;

three-time AMA Pro Superbike Champion, 2009 Superbike World Champion, MotoGP race winner, and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ben Spies;

multi-time AMA Pro race winner and four-time overall WERA National Endurance Champion Chris Ulrich;

MotoAmerica Supersport and Stock 1000 podium finisher and former World Superbike competitor Jayson Uribe;

2017 MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Championship runner-up, 2018 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship runner-up, and MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher Cory Ventura;

Canadian Superbike race winner Alex Welsh;

former AMA Pro Superbike Rookie of the Year, Chinese Superbike Championship race winner, MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher  and 2024 MotoAmerica Super Hooligan Champion Cory West;

MotoAmerica Junior Cup and Superbike Cup race winner, and 2024 Superbike Cup Champion Ashton Yates;

and two-time AMA Pro Superbike Championship runner-up Blake Young.

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