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Conclusion of an unbelievable weekend: Another victory and podium for Toprak Razgatlioglu and the BMW M 1000 RR on WorldSBK Sunday at Barcelona.

Barcelona. The second race weekend of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Barcelona (ESP) became a hit story for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. Following the pole place and the celebrated first joint victory on Saturday, Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) and the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK had loads to cheer about on Sunday as effectively. Razgatlioglu claimed his subsequent victory within the extraordinarily thrilling Superpole Race within the morning and adopted it up with a third-place end on the rostrum within the second essential race. Teammate Michael van der Mark (NED) returned to the entrance group with a fourth-place end. The Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team secured one other prime ten end with Garrett Gerloff (USA).

The Superpole Race on Sunday morning stored everybody on the sting of their seats. Starting from pole place, Razgatlioglu initially dropped to fifth place. In the fourth of ten laps, he moved as much as fourth place, and within the following lap, he made a sensational manoeuvre to regain the lead. He then battled with Andrea Iannone (ITA / Ducati) and Alvaro Bautista (ESP / Ducati) with a number of lead modifications for the victory. In the final nook, Razgatlioglu as soon as once more executed a powerful manoeuvre and clinched his second victory of the weekend.

Razgatlioglu additionally began the second essential race on Sunday afternoon from pole place. After the beginning, he was briefly in fourth place, however it didn’t take lengthy for him to work his method into the rostrum positions. He stayed shut behind the main Ducati riders Bautista and Nicolò Bulega (ITA) for a very long time, however this time it wasn’t sufficient for a remaining dash again to the very prime. Thus, Razgatlioglu concluded his extraordinarily profitable Barcelona weekend with a third-place end on the rostrum. After the end, he embraced teammate van der Mark, who accomplished the robust crew end in fourth place. In the Superpole Race, van der Mark completed sixth.

The Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team returned to the highest ten on Sunday. Both riders, Gerloff and Scott Redding (GBR), engaged in an extended duel with a number of place modifications. In the top, Gerloff prevailed in tenth place, with Redding following simply 0.4 seconds behind in eleventh place.

The third spherical of the 2024 WorldSBK season can be held from nineteenth to twenty first April at Assen (NED).

Reactions after race two at Barcelona.

 

Marc Bongers, BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director: “Before we came here, we hoped to claim another podium. That was the target after a good test last week but we also saw that the Ducatis were extremely strong. To come away four trophies, pole position, two wins and one podium, is absolutely magnificent. I am speechless, honestly. It is extremely good for the project and I am even looking further forward to the rest of the season which gives me more confidence. Not just Toprak, also Mickey did a fantastic job, with fourth in qualifying yesterday, sixth in this morning’s Superpole Race and a very strong fourth position in main race two. It’s well deserved. I just enjoy the moment right now. It is highly emotional, this weekend had only ups. We’ve had enough downs in the past years so it’s good to get through the valley of tears. On the Bonovo side, the weekend was more difficult but in the final race, Garrett and Scott were in the ball park so we can build from there and like I said, there are better races to come. Overall, this weekend leaves me overwhelmed and very pleased.”

Toprak Razgatlioglu, ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team (SP Race: 1 / R02: 3): “I am really happy for this moment because this is a dream. Not only for me, for BMW and the team. We claimed two victories at Barcelona, and for me it has been an amazing weekend. Especially today’s last race was a very hard, the pace was really strong. Alvaro started normal and then pushed very hard. I just tried to follow him but I felt a lot of spinning and closed the gas because in a 20-lap race you need a good tyre with good grid for the last five laps. But in general, I am very happy because we were on the podium in all three races, including two wins. Especially the Superpole Race was incredible, when I passed Alvaro in the last corner. I think this is in my top three overtakes of my career. I am also very happy for BMW. We are coming step by step and I think we will be stronger on the other race tracks. Everyone is very happy and will now work even harder. We have a very good package. We are coming, we are not so far and this year I think we can get many wins and I hope that we will be World Champions. I hope!”

Michael van der Mark, ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team (SP Race: 6 / R02: 4): “Honestly I think for the whole team it has been a fantastic weekend. This was one of our worst tracks and to see Toprak getting two wins, another podium and the pole position, was great, and I had some really strong results this weekend, too. So I am really happy, really satisfied with the improvement on the bikes. Honestly, to finish P6 this morning was quite good, but to finish fourth in race two was a big relief for me. It’s nice to see that I get back on a really good level and I’m just really happy with the whole weekend. I think it gives the whole team a big boost, and also for me, for the next race at Assen which I am really looking forward to. At least now we arrive there knowing how good the package can be.”

Garrett Gerloff, Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team (SP Race: 17 / R02: 10): “So we are at the end of the weekend. I am not going to lie, I was hoping and expecting a better weekend than it was. We just struggled a bit with some things. I feel like I struggle with some riding stuff on my side and also I had some issues with some setting stuff on the bike side. It wasn’t easy, there weren’t clear answers and I am kind of leaving the weekend thinking that we don’t have a clear answer of what we were missing. We were just missing something that’s not small. We just try to regroup over the next weeks and come back to Assen and have a strong race there.”

Scott Redding, Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team (SP Race: 12 / R02: 11): “The weather today was unexpected. We had some rain this morning so we did not ride in the warm up. The Superpole Race was quite good for me. I felt pretty good so I managed to gain some confidence for race two. There, I was really motivated to finish in the top ten. That was my goal. I came off the start, I came together with Dominique Aegerter so I lost some positions. Then in turn three, Iker Lecouna just ran me off the track, so I lost again some positions and then we kind of settled; the group was trying to save the tyres. Then there was a big crash in turn one. I am happy that they both walked away okay from it. There was a gap I had to try to close and I used my tyre more. I felt good on the bike, that was the main thing. I felt that I could actually push the bike and start to race and have confidence. On the last few laps, the tyre dropped more. I finished 11th in the end; the top ten was there. So I was happy, because Barcelona is one of the worst tracks in the calendar for me and I came away with confidence which is the first time in three years that this has happened, so I look forward to the next round.”

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2024 WorldSBK: BMW Motorrad Motorsport goals to construct on the promising begin at Barcelona.

Barcelona. Following the season opener in Australia, the FIM Superbike World Championship has returned to Europe. Next weekend (twenty second to twenty fourth March), BMW Motorrad Motorsport is gearing up for the second racing occasion of the 12 months on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (ESP). There, the 4 manufacturing facility riders and the 2 groups, ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team, purpose to proceed the constructive momentum from Phillip Island (AUS).

In February, Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) clinched his first podium as a BMW Motorrad WorldSBK manufacturing facility rider by ending third within the Superpole Race there. The BMW M 1000 RR was within the main group in each session, and Michael van der Mark (NED), Garrett Gerloff (USA) and Scott Redding (GBR) ensured that every one manufacturing facility riders had been represented within the prime ten within the races.

To put together for the Barcelona racing weekend, each groups, together with the 4 riders, performed a two-day check on the similar venue final week. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Test Team was additionally current to help the 2 groups of their preparations.

 

Quotes forward of the Barcelona spherical.

Marc Bongers, BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director: “The results from the season opener in Australia give us a lot of momentum heading into the second race weekend in Barcelona. Of course, Phillip Island is a very unique track, and now the deck is being reshuffled. However, also the insights from the Barcelona test last week have left us feeling optimistic. There we were able to see the pace of our BMW M 1000 RR again. Now, the challenge is to convert this into corresponding results during the race weekend. Qualifying forms the crucial foundation for the races, and our goal is to secure strong starting positions with all four riders. If the race pace also is strong, this is the base for successful races in this extremely competitive field. In the past, Barcelona hasn’t necessarily been one of the tracks that suit us best, but we have worked hard and approach the weekend with confidence.”

Garrett Gerloff (#31 BMW M 1000 RR, Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team): “I’m really looking forward to this weekend in Barcelona. It’s a track that I really enjoy and where I’ve had success in the past so I can’t wait to get there and seeing if we can have a really good weekend. The BMW M 1000 RR felt good at the test and there are still a couple of things that I want to improve but all in all I think we have a strong package and I’m looking forward to starting the weekend.”

Toprak Razgatlioglu (#54 BMW M 1000 RR, ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): “I think it will not be an easy race weekend for me because we need further improve tyre life but the test was also very positive, we also worked on race pace and that was very good. We are still not at really 100 per cent but I am learning the bike every day and we are improving. My general feeling is not bad. This race weekend will be very important for me. I try to make it to the podium and my big target is to win the race because I never won at Catalunya before. I hope we will win this weekend, I will try to do my best.”

Scott Redding (#45 BMW M 1000 RR, Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team): “The Barcelona weekend will be an interesting one. We know that it’s not one of our stronger circuits on the calendar. Obviously having a test last week we were able to work on the bike set-up, trying to improve our weak points which is always good. Everyone is working super hard to do the best that we can. The race weekend is always different so we need to see with track conditions and weather. Hopefully we can have some better results than at Phillip Island, trying to get back on track and keep improving.”

Michael van der Mark (#60 BMW M 1000 RR, ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): “It’s nice to go out on track and have another race weekend. It’s good that we had a test there last week and I think we are quite ready for the race weekend. We have a good base, we just have to work on details. Barcelona circuit is a fantastic race track. I think one of the key things to work on is to get a full race distance out of the tyres, mainly the front. It will be interesting but I’m looking forward to it. I had a good feeling at the test and also in Australia, we have seen how strong we can be. I can’t wait to race again and to fight for the best positions.”

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Yamaha R9: Everything Confirmed So Far

Summary

  • Yamaha is changing the R6 with the R9 for the SSP Championship as a result of stricter emission norms and altering competitors preferences.
  • The R9 will likely be primarily based on the MT-09 platform, that includes CP3 inline-triple energy, recent design, and an aggressive driving triangle.
  • Expected to be unveiled in 2024, the Yamaha R9 will are available two variants, Standard and SP, with the opportunity of winglets on the SP mannequin.

The inline-four breed is dying, and the most recent prey is the Yamaha YZF-R1, a legendary superbike and simply one of the vital influential ones. It’s a beast that did not bow to conference — agile dealing with, bonkers efficiency, and drool-worthy design. RIP, R1, you will be missed. But don’t lose hope but.

Yamaha sports activities bikes are particular, however you gained’t must accept the R7 simply but. Don’t get us mistaken, the R7 is a terrific motorcycle, but it won’t appease everyone. Fortunately, Yamaha is busy engaged on the R9, and we’ve recognized this since 2021, when the corporate began filling in for patents. Alas, it was busy with different bikes at hand, so the R9 took some time to reach. It’s not right here but, however it’s simply across the nook. We’re anticipating the Yamaha R9 to be unveiled over the last quarter of 2024. But we are able to’t maintain our pleasure in. The new flagship Yamaha sports activities bike — want we are saying extra? So let’s check out what’s confirmed in regards to the Yamaha R9 and what’s anticipated of the bike.

In order to provide the most recent and correct data doable, the information used to compile this text was sourced from Yamaha and different authoritative sources, together with Motorcycle News, Motorcycle Online, and Young Machine (a Japanese publication with a historical past of bang-on insider data).

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Yamaha R9 Replaces The R6 For SSP Championship

This one is official, coming from Kevin Bos, Team Manager at Yamaha Ten Kate Racing. His staff has gained two World Supersport Championships (2021 and 2022), and in response to him, the current SSP R6 will be replaced by the Yamaha R9. While he hasn’t revealed a lot in regards to the R9 manufacturing mannequin, he has confirmed that the SSP Championship will see the change to R9 in 2025.

So, what’s the necessity to change the legendary R6 screamer with an inline-triple supersport? Emission norms. Emissions are getting stricter by the 12 months, and inline-four engines are the largest sufferer right here. Currently, the R6 is a track-only motorcycle. The upcoming Euro 5+ norms will make it much more tough for the four-pot screamers to outlive, leaving Yamaha with out a middleweight supersport.

That’s not the one cause, although. In the SSP Championship, Yamaha’s rivals have moved away from inline-four 600 supersports to different engine layouts. For instance, Triumph makes use of the Street Triple 765 RS, MV Agusta makes use of the F3 800, and Ducati makes use of the Panigale V2. A CP3-powered R9 will resolve each issues for Yamaha.

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Based On The MT-09 Platform, Powered By CP3 Inline-Triple

Power Output: 117 HP @ 10,000 RPM (On MT-09)

2022 Yamaha MT-09 Engine
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Usually, corporations produce sports activities bikes after which make bare derivatives of them, however Yamaha in all probability by no means acquired the memo. First, the MT-07 was become the YZF-R7, and now, the MT-09 will likely be become the YZF-R9. While this new supersport will likely be primarily based on the identical platform, it should include some modifications and additions that ought to make it sweeter on the monitor.

Not a lot is confirmed in relation to what the upcoming Yamaha R9 will likely be geared up with or the way it will differ from the MT-09, however we all know a few issues for certain. First, it will use the same Deltabox perimeter frame that’s on the MT-09 however anticipate the R9 to have a revised subframe and steeper rake for improved agility.

Next, the R9 will use the identical CP3 inline-triple engine with a crossplane crankshaft. This highly effective engine produces 117 horsepower on the MT-09, slotting the R9 between the R7 and the R1. But in contrast to the screamer R6, this engine has a punchier mid-range and doesn’t must be wrung to the redline to squeeze out the ability. It can be Euro 5+ emission compliant.

Unlike the MT-07, the MT-09 comes with a complete electronics suite, so the identical will likely be carried over similar to the XSR900GP. However, in response to Young Machine, the electronics could also be revised to swimsuit a extra aggressive driving type. The R9 might also get barely revised suspension and braking methods, however no data is offered in that regard.

Yamaha MT-09 Specifications

Engine Type

Liquid-cooled, DOHC, CP3 inline-triple

Displacement

889cc

Frame

CF die-cast aluminum

Compression Ratio

11.5:1

Max Torque

68.5 LB-FT @ 7,000 RPM

(Specs sourced from Yamaha)

A Fresh New Design And An Aggressive Riding Triangle

2024 Yamaha YZF-R1 Hero
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The Yamaha R9 might change the R6 supersport highway bike, so it in all probability gained’t be a relaxed sports activities tourer. According to Young Machine, the motorcycle will get clip-on handlebars, rear-set footpegs, and an aggressive riding triangle. For reference, the MT-09 will get a single-piece handlebar, mid-set pegs, and a neural driving triangle. According to the identical publication, this new Yamaha middleweight may even get 17-inch spin-forged wheels and a brand new subframe.

Finally, the Yamaha R9 will get a recent set of fairings. It will likely be a fully-faired motorbike, retaining some cues from the outgoing R1 and R6 fashions. However, in response to Young Machine, the bike will likely be clad in a brand new era YZF-R design and get winglets (maybe solely the SP variant).

Available In Two Variants, Standard And SP

2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP Brembo Stylema
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Thanks to Young Machine’s supply, the Yamaha R9 will are available two variants, Standard and SP — just like the MT-09. Essentially, the SP variant could have premium underpinnings and a special livery. For reference, the MT-09 SP will get totally adjustable KYB/Ohlins suspension and Brembo Stylema calipers whereas the MT-09 customary will get Nissin calipers and low-spec suspension. As talked about, the SP may even get winglets, making it the primary Yamaha with correct winglets. Not even the outgoing Yamaha R1 has winglets.

2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP

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Yamaha YZF-R9 Cover
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With the R6 and R1 bidding farewell, the Yamaha R9 would be the flagship Yamaha sports activities bike within the American (and European) market. And due to Bos’ assertion, the Yamaha R9 is ready to turn out to be a actuality. We’ll be seeing it in motion on the SSP Championship in 2025, however when will we see it on the highway? That’s a tough query to reply as a result of nobody is aware of for certain.

Yamaha began submitting patent purposes for the R9 again within the first week of August 2021, however that’s about it. So far, all now we have are patent purposes for the YZF-R9 tag. According to Motorcycle News’ sources in Japan, the production-ready R9 is already prepared and ready. It shouldn’t be lengthy earlier than we begin seeing spy pictures floating round.

Since Yamaha has already revealed its complete 2024 lineup, it’s unlikely that the R9 will see the sunshine of day as a 2024 mannequin. However, Motorcycle News and Young Machine counsel that the bike will probably seem within the coming Autumn at EICMA 2024. Fingers crossed as a result of the R9 has many rivals waiting to pounce on it.

Yamaha YZF-R9 Rivals

  • Ducati Panigale V2
  • Suzuki GSX-R750
  • MV Agusta F3 800
  • Kawasaki ZX-6R
  • Upcoming KTM RC 990
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Here’s Your Chance To Own The Oddest F1 Car Of All Time

Jody Scheckter is finest identified for profitable the 1979 Formula One World Driver’s Championship. But he additionally hung out driving the six-wheeled Tyrrell P34, probably probably the most weird F1 automotive of all time. Now, Scheckter is promoting his private P34, an unique chassis constructed right into a full-on, working race automotive in 2008.

While the P34 initially raced in the course of the 1976 and 1977 seasons, this one’s comparatively quick historical past means it presents in glorious situation. “Chassis 8” is paired to an accurate Ford-Cosworth DFV 3.0-liter V8 engine.


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FIA WEC in Qatar: Challenging season opener for BMW M Motorsport and BMW M Team WRT.

Doha. BMW M Motorsport commenced the 2024 season within the FIA World Endurance Championship with the Qatar 1812 km on the Lusail International Circuit close to Doha (UAE). In the Hypercar class, BMW M Team WRT enters two BMW M Hybrid V8s. However, the debut race of the prototype within the FIA WEC introduced challenges, and each automobiles completed outdoors the highest ten after practically ten hours of racing. In distinction, the #46 BMW M4 GT3 narrowly missed the rostrum within the new LMGT3 class by just a few seconds.

The #20 BMW M Hybrid V8 concluded the season opener in twelfth place. BMW M works drivers Sheldon van der Linde (RSA), René Rast (GER), and Robin Frijns (NED) took turns behind the wheel. Their teammates Dries Vanthoor (BEL), Raffaele Marciello (SUI), and Marco Wittmann (GER) completed in sixteenth place within the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 after the automobile required a short restore within the pitbox about an hour earlier than the tip.

The Team WRT #46 BMW M4 GT3, pushed by BMW M works drivers Valentino Rossi (ITA) and Maxime Martin (BEL), together with Ahmad Al Harthy (OMA), fought for the rostrum within the new LMGT3 class till the tip. Ultimately, the trio completed in fourth place, just some seconds behind the highest three. The #31 BMW M4 GT3 reached the end line in sixth place in school. In that automobile, BMW M works driver Augusto Farfus (BRA) shared the cockpit with Sean Gelael (INA) and Darren Leung (GBR).

The second of a complete of eight races within the FIA WEC 2024, the 6 Hours of Imola (ITA), will happen on twenty first April.

 

Reactions to the Qatar season opener:

Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “We have returned to the FIA WEC with BMW M Motorsport, and it was our first race together with BMW M Team WRT in this world championship. It certainly was not the season opener we all had wished for. I think that in the Hypercar class it quickly became apparent that we couldn’t show the necessary pace in the race. This needs to be carefully analysed now and the necessary steps must be taken to extract the maximum. In the LMGT3 class, we could still hope until the end to reach the podium with car #46. It didn’t quite happen, but we’ll try again in the next race. A solid result here satisfies us because we scored points with both cars. This is crucial in such a championship, especially in a race like in Qatar, where there are more points at stake. Very positively, in our first race together with BMW M Team WRT in FIA WEC, all procedures worked very well. We must now build on this because we aim to win races and championships.”

Vincent Vosse (BMW M Team WRT Team Principal): “It was a tough weekend. In the Hypercar class, finishing P12 and P16 is not really what we were looking for but we got a lot of data and now we have plenty of work to do. It seems like Porsche has done a brilliant job during the winter and they achieved an incredible outcome this weekend. In LMGT3 we had a solid race, with both cars and both line-ups. We had a strong race, without any mistakes, but we did not have the tools to fight for a better position. The guys in the pitlane did a really good job for their first race in FIA WEC. Finishing P4 and P6 is a good result but it’s not what we are looking for so we still have some work to do to improve.”

Sheldon van der Linde (#20 BMW M Hybrid V8, twelfth place Hypercar): “The first race of the WEC season is done. It was quite disappointing for the whole team to just miss the points in P12 with a completely clean race from outside and no real mistakes on execution. On the other hand, we have a lot more races to improve this year, with seven more events so I hope we can make some big steps on the car. We are learning a lot with BMW M Team WRT on our side and I believe that we have one of the best teams and will make significant steps. A big thanks to everyone for the hard work these last few weeks for this first race in FIA WEC and without these guys we wouldn’t be here so thank you so much.”

Raffaele Marciello (#15 BMW M Hybrid V8, sixteenth place Hypercar): “It was definitely a tough race. We learnt a lot during this weekend and we will keep learning. We will analyse everything, and we will try to do better at Imola because I believe that we have the potential to be better and that’s why we are here.”

Valentino Rossi (#46 BMW M4 GT3, 4th place LMGT3): “It’s a good start to the season as finishing P4 is quite good but it’s a shame to be so close to the podium and to not step onto it. It was a perfect race for us with no mistakes, no track limits. The guys did an amazing job in the pits as well and we just missed a little bit of speed to make it to the podium.”

 

Augusto Farfus (#31 BMW M4 GT3, sixth place LMGT3): “I think we did what we could. Unfortunately, we had that issue in the pit stop with the refuelling, which cost us some time. At least we finished, getting P6 pretty much trouble-free. Now we go from there.”

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2024 ENDUROCROSS SCHEDULE

Cycle City Promotions introduced at this time the 2024 schedule for the AMA EnduroCross Championship, sanctioned by American Motorcyclist Association. The indoor off-road motorbike racing sequence will encompass six rounds of racing in 5 totally different cities.

EnduroCross presale begins on Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m. CST for most well-liked clients and can run by way of the next Thursday, March 14. Tickets for all EnduroCross races will turn out to be accessible to the general public beginning at 10 AM (native market time) on Friday, March 15. Fans can join most well-liked entry on-line at endurocross.com/exclusive.

The six-round EnduroCross schedule begins the 2024 season in a brand new market and venue, with Colorado Springs, Colorado enjoying host to the primary spherical. The opening spherical of the 2024 AMA EnduroCross Championship will kick off on Saturday, October 12 on the Broadmoor World Arena. The Broadmoor World Arena gives a world-class expertise for followers of the wildest sport on two wheels, with ample flooring house and intensive seating choices.

For the second 12 months in a row, EnduroCross will host back-to-back rounds in Idaho Falls, Idaho on the finish of October on the Hero Arena at Mountain America Center.

The EnduroCross season will head to Everett, Washington for the championship finale on Saturday, November 16. This would be the second 12 months on the Angel of the Winds Arena, which hosted a packed-house and thrilling night time of racing in 2023, making it the right vacation spot for the ultimate spherical of the 2024 season.

Cycle City Promotions, and EnduroCross are excited to proceed its broadcast partnership with MAVTV Motorsports Network to broadcast all six rounds of the 2024 sequence stay. MAVTV is the premier vacation spot for motorsports leisure and the unique cable tv residence for EnduroCross. All races might be broadcast stay at 7 p.m. within the native time zone.

2024 EnduroCross Season Schedule

Round 1: October 12, Colorado Springs, Colorado (Broadmoor World Arena)

Round 2: October 19, Prescott Valley, Arizona (Findlay Toyota Center)

Round 3: October 25, Idaho Falls, Idaho (Hero Arena at Mountain America Center)

Round 4: October 26, Idaho Falls, Idaho (Hero Arena at Mountain America Center)

Round 5: November 9, Redmond, Oregon (First Interstate Bank Center)

Round 6: November 16, Everett, Washington (Angel of the Winds Arena)

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2024 BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK Media Guide.

Phillip Island. The 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) kicks off this weekend (twenty third to twenty fifth February) in Phillip Island, Australia. The interactive 2024 BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK Media Guide gives complete data to set the stage for the season.

 

In this Media Guide, BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director Marc Bongers, Shaun Muir, Team Principal of the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, and Michael Galinski, Team Manager of the Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team, share their insights on the upcoming season. Additionally, we introduce our 4 BMW WorldSBK manufacturing unit riders: Garrett Gerloff (USA), new addition Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR), Scott Redding (GBR), and Michael van der Mark (NED), together with our new BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Test Team.

The technical part gives complete data and technical knowledge on the newly revised BMW M 1000 RR for the 2024 WorldSBK. Furthermore, you possibly can discover particulars about BMW Motorrad Motorsport’s different international actions.

 

Extensive photograph materials to obtain at no cost.
Profile and studio photographs of Bongers, Muir, Galinski, Gerloff, Razgatlioglu, Redding and van der Mark, in addition to the BMW M 1000 RR and racetrack photographs might be downloaded freed from cost right here within the BMW Group PressClub.
 
 
For the media: Latest data on X .
In the brand new season, we’ll as soon as once more not solely be offering media representatives with common data by basic press releases, however may also be utilizing our social media channels to maintain you on top of things.
 
On race weekends, we’ll assist you in your work on occasion days by offering up-to-date statements and different essential data through our X channel, amongst different strategies. There may also be previews forward of the occasions and a abstract on the Sunday night, within the type of basic press releases.
 
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BEAST MASTER CHAMPIONSHIP WINNING KX500 : 2-STROKE TUESDAY

On this week’s Two-Stroke Tuesday we provide you with a pictorial take a look at the Beast Master Championship profitable Kawasaki KX500 constructed by Gary Reynolds in reminiscence of longtime buddy and Moto fans Mike Hasson. This bike was a whole rebuild from the bottom up of a machine that we’re informed didn’t have many hours on it and nonetheless had quite a lot of OEM Kawasaki elements on it earlier than the rebuild course of began. Scroll all the way down to see the all new Honda CR500 spec transmissions now accessible via Panthera Motorsports and don’t miss the 4 unique Rieju 2-Stroke movies as nicely.

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This meeting contains each full transmission shafts, gears, washers, collars and snap rings. Ready to put in.
These transmission have been manufactured precisely per Honda specs, floor remedy and hardness.
We supply the usual late ratio used from 1993 to 2001 in addition to the mighty HRC lengthy ratio.

As fans ourselves, we perceive the frustration of trying to find discontinued elements, particularly for beloved classics just like the CR500. That’s why we’re devoted to preserving the legacy of those iconic bikes by providing a transmission that meets or exceeds the requirements of the unique.

With Panthera Motors, you possibly can relaxation assured that your CR500 will proceed to roar down the paths and tracks with unmatched efficiency and reliability. Our transmission is meticulously crafted to seamlessly combine along with your classic CR500, making certain a easy and highly effective experience each time.

Gone are the times of scouring the web for elusive elements or settling for subpar replacements. Panthera Motors is right here to save lots of the day, offering riders with a high-quality transmission that honors the heritage of the Honda CR500. Whether you’re a seasoned fanatic or a newcomer to the world of classic bikes, our CR500 transmission will reignite your ardour for using and preserve your bike working sturdy for years to return.

Don’t let the discontinuation of elements maintain you again from having fun with your CR500 to the fullest. Choose Panthera Motors and expertise the joys of using your basic motorbike with confidence and peace of thoughts. Keep the legacy alive – select Panthera Motors for all of your CR500 transmission wants.

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These 24 Riders Will Join the 2024 Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship

The checklist of racers for the 2024 Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) is out, and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and Dorna WSBK Organization (DWO) have printed 40 names that might be duking it out on monitor for six rounds this yr. 

Round  Location  Date 
1. Pirelli Emilia-Romagna Round MWC “Marco Simoncelli” June 14 to 16, 2024 
2. Prosecco DOC UK Round Donington Park July 12 to 14, 2024
3. Pirelli Portuguese Round Autódromo Internacional do Algarve August 9 to 11, 2024
4. Hungarian Round Balaton Park Circuit* August 23 to 25, 2024
5. Acerbis Italian Round Cremona Circuit* September 20 to 22, 2024
6. Prometeon Spanish Round Circuito de Jerez October 18 to twenty, 2024

*Subject to homologation

Kicking off, the primary spherical will happen on June 14, 2024—the Pirelli Emilia-Romangna Round, and it’ll proceed up till June sixteenth in line with the provisional calendar. The dates could also be topic to alter, nonetheless. 

The remainder of the calendar has additionally been launched with a complete of six rounds all year long. From June to October, we are able to anticipate this inaugural season for the Women’s Circuit Championship to be fairly thrilling, particularly should you check out a number of the names on the checklist. 

Over 40 riders utilized to be part of this historic racing collection, however solely 24 will be capable to participate. The FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship is a pioneering single-make racing collection that may see aspiring female riders on the Yamaha R7. These ladies will make historical past as they saddle up and race for the crown. Side observe, Janaki’s significantly enthusiastic about Ana Carrasco. 

Number-Name-Nationality Team 
4- Emily Bondi (FRA) YART Zelos Black Knights Team
7- Andrea Sibaja Moreno (ESP) Deza – Box 77 Racing Team
8- Tayla Relph (AUS) TAYCO Motorsport
10- Ran Yochay (ISR) 511 Terra&Vita Racing Team
14- Mallory Dobbs (USA) Sekhmet Motorcycle Racing Team
15- Sarah Varon (COL) ITALIKA Racing FIMLA
16- Lucy Michel (GER) TSL-Racing
19- Adela Ourednickova (CZE) DafitMotoracing
21- Nicole Van Aswegen (RSA) Andalaft Racing
22- Ana Carrasco (ESP) Evan Bros Racing Yamaha Team
28- Ornella Ongaro (FRA) Team Flembbo PL Performances
29- Mia Stenseth Rusthen (NOR) Rusthen Racing
33- Chun Mei Liu (TPE) WT Racing Team Taiwan
34- Alyssia Whitmore (GBR) Sekhmet Motorcycle Racing Team
35- Lena Kemmer (AUT) Bertl Okay. Racing Team
36- Beatriz Neila Santos (ESP) Pata Prometeon Yamaha
44- Luna Hirano (JPN) Team Luna
46- Francisca Ruiz Vidal (ESP) PS Racing Team 46+1
52- Jessica Howden (RSA) Team Trasimeno
53- Iryna Nadieieva (UKR) MPS.RT
64- Sara Sanchez Tamayo (ESP) 511 Terra&Vita Racing Team
83- Astrid Madrigal (MEX) ITALIKA Racing FIMLA
96- Roberta Ponziani (ITA) Yamaha Motoxracing WCR Team
99- Isis Carreno Avila (CHI) AD78 FIM Latinoamerica by Team GP3
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TEAM SOLITAIRE YAMAHA YZ250 PROJECT: TWO-STROKE TUESDAY

It looks like it has been awhile because the 2022 Two-Stroke World Championship held at Glen Helen Raceway in Southern California and it was simply delivered to our consideration that we forgot to point out everybody studio pictures of Team Solitaire Yamaha rider Robbie Wageman’s YZ250. Enjoy all of the totally different angles of Wageman’s race machine constructed by the crew that includes some trade main firms like ODI, FMF, Dunlop, Race Tech, Throttle Syndicate, Ride Engineering, Flo Motorsports, Motul and Acerbis Plastics. We maintain the white Yamaha retro theme moving into our 2-Stroke Behind The Build characteristic this with one other YZ250 challenge from the crew at mXrevival . You don’t wish to miss this!

2-STROKE BEHIND THE BUILD

We first launched you to Charles Lytle from mXrevival a few years in the past when he began constructing our “T1000”  CR250 and “Ping-King” CR500 machines. Well, he’s again with the “Thndrcrakr” YZ250. This bike was one among his frequent giveaways, which was awarded on April 1, 2022. It was NOT an April Fools gag; it actually was given away. Austin Buell of Idaho was the fortunate  winner.

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