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2024 King Of The Baggers Will Race Alongside MotoGP At COTA

King Of The Baggers followers are in for an thrilling season in 2024 as MotoAmerica has simply introduced an extra spherical of the 2024 Mission King Of The Baggers Championships. Coinciding with the third spherical of the FIM MotoGP World Championship, KOTB might be making its strategy to the enduring Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, from April 12 to 13, 2024.

We all know that the MotoGP is THE final bike racing occasion, with followers and spectators from all around the world making the journey to witness their favourite groups and riders slug it out on observe. Needless to say, having KOTB run alongside a serious MotoGP occasion like that of COTA is a big milestone for the racing sequence. It’ll be the primary time that a global viewers will bear witness to the epicness of the KOTB, with its race-prepped baggers seemingly defying gravity as they fly throughout the observe.

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With the addition of the Circuit of The Americas, the 2024 Mission King Of The Baggers Championship will now encompass 18 races. Presented by Drag Specialties, the KOTB may have two races at COTA, and pay full championship factors. On prime of that, there may also be a three-lap Mission Challenge on Friday afternoon, April 12, that may see the six quickest riders racing for a $5,000 USD winner-takes-all prize.

April received’t mark the final time the Mission King Of The Baggers Championship heads to the Circuit of The Americas in 2024. From September 13 to fifteen, the racing sequence is scheduled to return to Austin, however this time, alongside different thrilling racing sequence from MotoAmerica akin to Steel Commander Superbike, Supersport, BellissiMoto Twins Cup and the Super Hooligan National Championship.

MotoAmerica Wayne Rainey is of course excited in regards to the addition of a COTA spherical alongside the MotoGP, and is all about constructing hype. “Having our teams and riders compete at a MotoGP event is groundbreaking and I know the MotoGP fans are going to be surprised and excited about what they see at COTA. I want to thank those at MotoGP who assisted in putting this together, as well as our sponsors Mission Foods and Parts Unlimited and the manufacturers. I can’t wait to see the reaction of the MotoGP paddock and fans when they see the Baggers in action.”

If you’re wanting to witness the King Of The Baggers reside and in individual at COTA, we suggest heading over to MotoAmerica’s official web site to view the race sequence calendar for 2024, in addition to get your arms on some tickets forward of time. If you’re unable to witness the motion in individual, no want to fret, as KOTB might be airing reside on MotoAmerica Live+, MAVTV, and MotoAmerica’s official YouTube channel. For COTA in April, the KOTB races may also air reside on MotoGP’s official YouTube Channel.

 
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2024 GLENDALE SUPERCROSS RESULTS

The 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season returned to the west for spherical 6 this weekend, and it was one other new winner. Ken Roczen added his title to the checklist, making 5 winners in 6 rounds. Jett Lawrence is the one two-time winner, and he assumed the factors lead along with his third place end behind Roczen and Jason Anderson. In the 250 class, the west coast riders resumed their battle and it was RJ Hampshire who got here out on prime. Levi Kitchen retains sole possession of the pink plate of the factors chief along with his second place run.   For extended coverage of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season, click here.

450 HEAT 1

1 Ken Roczen
2 Malcolm Stewart
3 Jett Lawrence
4 Chase Sexton
5 Vince Friese
6 Justin Cooper
7 Dylan Ferrandis
8 Derek Drake
9 Benny Bloss
10 Josh Hill
11 Jeremy Hand
12 Mitchell Harrison
13 Kevin Moranz
14 Tristan Lane
15 Cheyenne Harmon
16 Jerry Robin
17 John Short
18 Colby Copp
19 Hunter Schlosser
20 Josh Cartwright

450 HEAT 2

1 Aaron Plessinger
2 Jason Anderson
3 Eli Tomac
4 Hunter Lawrence
5 Cooper Webb
6 Justin Barcia
7 Christian Craig
8 Dean Wilson
9 Justin Hill
10 Kyle Chisholm
11 Shane McElrath
12 Freddie Noren
13 Marshal Weltin
14 Devin Simonson
15 Cade Clason
16 Justin Rodbell
17 Justin Starling
18 Michael Hicks
19 Theodore Pauli
20 Joel Wightman

450 MAIN 

1 Ken Roczen
2 Jason Anderson
3 Jett Lawrence
4 Eli Tomac
5 Hunter Lawrence
6 Dylan Ferrandis
7 Cooper Webb
8 Malcolm Stewart
9 Chase Sexton
10 Aaron Plessinger
11 Justin Cooper
12 Christian Craig
13 Vince Friese
14 Shane McElrath
15 Justin Hill
16 Dean Wilson
17 Benny Bloss
18 Justin Barcia
19 Kyle Chisholm
20 Freddie Noren
21 Derek Drake
22 Devin Simonson

450 POINTS AFTER ROUND 6

1 Jett Lawrence 117
2 Chase Sexton 111
3 Aaron Plessinger 108
4 Cooper Webb 107
5 Jason Anderson 106
6 Ken Roczen 102
7 Eli Tomac 100
8 Dylan Ferrandis 93
9 Hunter Lawrence 69
10 Justin Barcia 63
11 Justin Cooper 60
12 Malcolm Stewart 51
13 Shane McElrath 49
14 Jorge Prado 45
15 Christian Craig 39
16 Dean Wilson 35
17 Adam Cianciarulo 33
18 Derek Drake 25
19 Justin Hill 23
20 Kyle Chisholm 18

250 HEAT 1

1 Levi Kitchen
2 Carson Mumford
3 Mitchell Oldenburg
4 Julien Beaumer
5 Phillip Nicoletti
6 Ryder DiFrancesco
7 Talon Hawkins
8 Anthony Bourdon
9 Tj Albright
10 Matti Jorgensen
11 Alex Nagy
12 Addison Emory
13 Nicholas Nisbet
14 Braden Spangle
15 Chad Saultz
16 Max Sanford
17 Josh Greco
18 Joey Desimone
19 Chris Howell
20 Billy Laninovich

250 HEAT 2

1 Jordon Smith
2 Jo Shimoda
3 RJ Hampshire
4 Garrett Marchbanks
5 Hunter Yoder
6 Robbie Wageman
7 Cole Thompson
8 Max Miller
9 Joshua Varize
10 Slade Varola
11 Kyle Wise
12 Carter Biese
13 Blaine Silveira
14 Ty Freehill
15 Ragan Cochran
16 Guillaume St-Cyr
17 Tre Fierro
18 Robert Hailey
19 Austin Cozadd
20 Nate Thrasher

250 MAIN

1 RJ Hampshire
2 Levi Kitchen
3 Jo Shimoda
4 Jordon Smith
5 Garrett Marchbanks
6 Mitchell Oldenburg
7 Julien Beaumer
8 Phillip Nicoletti
9 Robbie Wageman
10 Hunter Yoder
11 Carson Mumford
12 Anthony Bourdon
13 Cole Thompson
14 Talon Hawkins
15 Max Miller
16 Joshua Varize
17 Tj Albright
18 Max Sanford
19 Billy Laninovich
20 Guillaume St-Cyr
21 Blaine Silveira
22 Ryder DiFrancesco

250 WEST POINTS AFTER 5 ROUNDS

1 Levi Kitchen 106
2 Jordon Smith 102
3 Rj Hampshire 101
4 Garrett Marchbanks 87
5 Jo Shimoda 74
6 Mitchell Oldenburg 67
7 Anthony Bourdon 65
8 Julien Beaumer 63
9 Carson Mumford 58
10 Hunter Yoder 56
11 Nate Thrasher 50
12 Phillip Nicoletti 44
13 Cole Thompson 43
14 Ryder DiFrancesco 42
15 Joshua Varize 41
16 Robbie Wageman 41
17 Matti Jorgensen 22
18 Maximus Vohland 20
19 Max Sanford 20
20 Talon Hawkins 18

BMW

BMW M Team WRT presents BMW M4 GT3 drivers for the FIA WEC and GT World Challenge Europe.

Spa. During a media occasion at Spa (BEL), BMW M Team WRT launched the BMW M4 GT3 drivers for the 2024 season within the LMGT3 class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) and the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS (GTWC). BMW M works driver Maxime Martin (BEL) will take part in each the FIA WEC and GTWC alongside Valentino Rossi (ITA). In the LMGT3 class, the line-up is accomplished by three drivers: Sean Gelael (INA), Ahmad Al-Harthy (OMA), and Darren Leung (GBR). In the GTWC, Dries Vanthoor and Charles Weerts (each BEL) will contest the complete season, joined by Sheldon van der Linde (RSA), Raffaele Marciello (SUI) and Jens Klingmann (GER) within the Endurance Cup.

The FIA WEC rules stipulate that every LMGT3 automotive will need to have drivers from all FIA classes. Specifically, which means that along with a driver with Platinum or Gold standing, a Silver and a Bronze-rated driver should type the crew of a automotive. In the BMW M Team WRT #31 BMW M4 GT3, BMW M manufacturing facility driver Augusto Farfus (BRA) shares the cockpit with Silver driver Sean Gelael, BMW M Ambassador for Indonesia, and Bronze driver Darren Leung. In the #46 BMW M4 GT3, alongside Silver-rated Valentino Rossi (ITA), Maxime Martin and Ahmad Al-Harthy will probably be in motion.

In the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS, Dries Vanthoor and Charles Weerts, as a longtime duo, are aiming for the title. They take part in each the Sprint Cup and the Endurance Cup. For the endurance races, together with the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (BEL), they are going to be supported by Sheldon van der Linde. Valentino Rossi, Maxime Martin, and Raffaele Marciello compete within the Endurance Cup, with Rossi and Martin additionally collaborating in chosen Sprint Cup occasions. Klingmann will compete within the Bronze class of the Endurance Cup along with Al-Harthy and Sam de Haan (GBR).

Comments on the line-up:

 

Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “In our second season together, BMW M Team WRT has a packed racing calendar full of highlights. After the Hypercar line-up in the FIA WEC, the driver line-ups for the BMW M4 GT3 in the two main series for the team, the FIA WEC and GT World Challenge Europe, are now set. I congratulate Vincent Vosse and his colleagues for securing excellent amateur drivers for the LMGT3 class. With these crews, I see a very good chance to play a leading role in this category. In the GTWC, BMW M Team WRT, with a proven line-up and strengthened by Raffaele Marciello, takes a new shot at winning titles with the BMW M4 GT3. I wish the team and drivers success in all programs!”

Vincent Vosse (Team Principal, BMW M Team WRT): “In GT racing, we had a positive start to our collaboration with BMW M Motorsport last year. We took up the challenges, we won races, long-distance and sprint ones, and we collected some memorable moments like those lived in Misano. But we want more! We want to improve, to win more races, to be champions again. I think we have what it takes, including stellar line-ups, and we’ll go for it. Now is the time, to show we know what to do, with the determination and the passion we have always had.”

Maxime Martin: “I am very excited to return to the FIA WEC for a full season in a completely new class. With Valentino and Ahmad, we have a very strong crew. The competition will undoubtedly be exciting and high-class. I can’t wait to get started again. In the GTWC, I want to give my all to continue the success from last season together with Valentino and our new teammate Raffaele Marciello.”

Valentino Rossi: “I am very happy with my 2024 programme and I can’t wait to start. In the Fanatec GT World Challenge, I’ll race the Endurance Cup together with Maxime and Lello, two fantastic drivers and I think we can be very strong. Additionally, I will be doing two races of the Sprint Cup with Maxime, Misano and Brands Hatch, two tracks where we did very well last year. The WEC will be new for me; I’ll be with Maxime and Ahmad, and I’m eager to race in the main event at Le Mans, and at places like Austin and São Paulo, a brand new experience for me and hopefully we will be competitive.”

Augusto Farfus: “I feel honoured to be part of the WEC project of BMW M Motorsport and WRT, I always wanted to have a full campaign in the WEC and now is the right time to join the new platform. We have a strong package, we are eager to share the experience and we are ready for the WEC and Le Mans.”

Raffaele Marciello: “The GT World Challenge Europe has given me many great successes in recent years. I won the title in 2022 and 2023 and hope to continue this success with BMW M Team WRT. With Valentino and Maxime, we have a very strong team. Overall, it’s just fantastic to be part of so many projects next season and to have such outstanding teammates.”

Sheldon van der Linde: “Following the recent announcement of my debut at Le Mans this year, I’m delighted to join BMW M Team WRT in their GT programme again to do a few more big races like Spa, which is a personal favourite of mine. Myself, Dries and Charles have a really good relationship on and off track, so keeping our line-up unchanged is great news and the continuity we need to deliver a strong year together!”

Dries Vanthoor: “It is going to be a very busy season for me, but I am fully motivated. I am happy to be back with Charles in the GT World Challenge for a fifth season together, where we aim to bounce back and put things straight again.”

Charles Weerts: “New season, new chances, same targets! We will try to do our best, as we always do, and take all the lessons from 2023. We know the car better, with Dries and Sheldon we’ll try to perform as we should, and the team has worked very hard. The goal is to win races and titles, I am fully motivated and can’t wait to be driving again.”

Sean Gelael: “It’s my third year with Team WRT and it is an honour to be part of this great family and also the BMW M family. I am super-excited. I have been LMP2 vice-champion twice in the WEC; I hope I can get over the hump and there is one clear goal this year, to get the championship and Le Mans. There are no better team and teammates to go for it.”

Ahmad Al-Harthy: “I am extremely delighted to be part of an amazing team such as WRT, at such an exciting time for the WEC. I look forward to working closely with my teammates and achieving great results with them. I have worked with Maxime in the past and he’ll definitely help me improve my driving, and sharing the seat with a legend such as Vale. Who would have said that a kid from Oman watching MotoGP on TV would end up racing with such an iconic sportsman? I’m pleased to be working with the entire WRT family.”

Darren Leung: “I am very honoured and extremely humbled to be chosen to represent BMW M Motorsport and WRT in the 2024 FIA WEC. I am looking forward to working with two very talented and experienced teammates, Augusto and Sean. I’m excited to have them with me for my first season in the FIA WEC. I have been flat-out preparing and will be until the final round, not letting a single day go to waste. Let’s have it!”

Jens Klingmann: “I am very excited to join BMW M Team WRT for a full campaign after the two races of last year and winning at Dubai. For me, it was a goal and I am happy that it worked out. I think we have a strong package, the team has now experience with the BMW M4 GT3 and I look forward to meeting my teammates. The key target is to win the class and fight for race wins.”

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ROWE Racing to compete in GT World Challenge Europe and the 24h Nürburgring once more in 2024.

Munich. ROWE Racing will as soon as once more symbolize BMW M Motorsport within the 2024 season on the two main endurance classics on the Nürburgring (GER) and Spa-Francorchamps (BEL). The aim is defending the title within the Ardennes and, after ending second in 2023, launching an assault on the second Nürburgring triumph after 2020. Similar to final yr, the crew led by crew supervisor Hans-Peter Naundorf will compete within the 5 races of the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Endurance Cup with two BMW M4 GT3s. Two automobiles can even be in motion on the Nordschleife.

In the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS, Philipp Eng (AUT), Marco Wittmann (GER), and Nick Yelloly (GBR) goal to defend their collectively achieved victory on the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps in 2023. They will share the cockpit of a BMW M4 GT3 in 4 races of the Fanatec GT Endurance Cup. Due to a schedule conflict between the occasion at Monza (ITA) in September and the IMSA Indianapolis (USA) race, Eng and Yelloly can not compete along with Wittmann that weekend. The driver line-up for that race can be introduced at a later date.

In the crew’s different BMW M4 GT3, Dan Harper (GBR) and Max Hesse (GER) will as soon as once more hit the observe. Augusto Farfus (BRA) joins because the third driver, returning to ROWE Racing. He first raced with the squad in 2022 and in 2023, he competed for the crew on the Nürburgring and in Macau (CHN). Farfus reunites with Hesse and Harper, with whom he beforehand shared the cockpit as a mentor of the BMW Junior Team on the Nordschleife.

For the 24 Hours on the Nürburgring, seven BMW M works drivers will compete within the two BMW M4 GT3s. Alongside GTWC drivers Wittmann and Farfus, these are Sheldon van der Linde (RSA), Maxime Martin, Dries Vanthoor (each BEL), and the 2 new additions Robin Frijns (NED) and Raffaele Marciello (SUI).

Reactions to the lineup:

 

Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “BMW M Motorsport and ROWE Racing are entering their ninth season together in 2024, and the partnership has been a great success story from the first year. Two joint 24-hour victories at Spa-Francorchamps, one at the Nürburgring and we aim to further improve that record in 2024 with another strong lineup. I am very much looking forward to the races and the fantastic collaboration with Hans-Peter Naundorf and his team. It’s unfortunate that we don’t have all BMW M works drivers available due to some schedule conflicts, but thanks to our high-calibre and big line-up, we can still assemble incredibly strong teams.”

Hans-Peter Naundorf (Team Manager ROWE Racing): “I am pleased that our partnership with BMW M Motorsport is now entering its ninth year. It is characterised by great mutual respect and an exceptionally loyal collaboration. Having the winning trio from last year allows us to embark on the title defense at Spa, providing a perfect foundation to once again compete for victory. Additionally, two of the three driver positions remain unchanged in the sister car, and Augusto Farfus brings additional qualities with his driving skill, vast experience, and exemplary team spirit. This year, we will have seven BMW M works drivers on the Nordschleife. For the first time, Robin Frijns and Raffaele Marciello will compete for ROWE Racing in the 24h Nürburgring, whom we have known as formidable opponents. Our entire team looks forward to collaborating with two such successful and fast drivers, and we warmly welcome them to the ROWE Racing family.”

Robin Frijns: “At my last start on the Nordschleife in 2022, I won the 24-hour race together with Dries Vanthoor. Now, I am very excited about my debut for BMW M Motorsport. It is one of the biggest motorsport events in Germany, and the fans there are particularly enthusiastic. It never gets boring for a driver on the Nordschleife. I am curious to see how my debut in the BMW M4 GT3 will go.”

Raffaele Marciello: “I am very excited to return to the Nordschleife – especially with BMW M Motorsport and ROWE Racing, as they have an impressive shared history of good results there. I have never won the race, but I have reached the podium. Accordingly, my hope for a strong race is great. But first, I need to prepare very well together with the team and in the new car.”

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2024 ANAHEIM 2 SUPERCROSS RESULTS

The fourth spherical of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season was the primary triple crown format of the yr. It was a wild night time with extremely various outcomes. There had been six totally different riders who gained races, and that doesn’t embody  Cooper Webb, who was the largest winner of all along with his 2-2-5 rating and the general victory within the 450 class. You might additionally level out that Aaron Plessinger is a winner by ending on the rostrum and preserving the purple plate of the factors chief within the 450 class. In the 250 class, it was Levi Kitchen who got here away with the purple plate.  For extended coverage of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season, click here.

ANAHEIM 2 450 OVERALL

1. Cooper Webb 2 / 2 / 5
2. Eli Tomac 5 / 7 / 1
3. Aaron Plessinger 6 / 4 / 3
4. Jason Anderson 4 / 1 / 8
5. Chase Sexton 1 /  11 / 2
6. Jett Lawrence 7 / 3 / 4
7. Ken Roczen 3 / 6 / 10
8. Justin Cooper 10 / 5 / 6
9. Dylan Ferrandis 8 / 15 / 7
10. Malcolm Stewart 11 / 10 / 9
11. Hunter Lawrence 9 / 9 / 12
12. Jorge Prado 12 / 8  /15
13. Justin Barcia 13 / 16 / 11
14. Christian Craig 17 / 12 / 13
15. Justin Hill 16 / 13 / 14
16. Vince Friese 15 / 14 / 16
17. Kyle Chisholm 14 / 20 / 19
18. Shane McElrath 19 / 17 / 18
19. Freddie Noren 20 / 18 / 20
20. Benny Bloss 18 / 19 / 21
21. Derek Drake 21 / 21 / 17
22. Luke Kalaitzian 22 / 22 / 22

450 POINTS AFTER ANAHEIM 2

1. Aaron Plessinger 80
2. Chase Sexton 76
3. Cooper Webb 74
4. Jett Lawrence 72
5. Eli Tomac 70
6. Jason Anderson 67
7. Dylan Ferrandis 62
8. Ken Roczen 57
9. Justin Barcia 49
10. Jorge Prado 45
11. Hunter Lawrence 38
12. Justin Cooper 36
13. Shane McElrath 33
14. Adam Cianciarulo 33
15. Malcolm Stewart 26
16. Dean Wilson 24
17. Christian Craig 20
18. Derek Drake 17
19. Justin Hill 15
20. Freddie Noren 11
21. Cade Clason 10
22. Benny Bloss 9
23. Kyle Chisholm 9
24. Austin Politelli 7
25. Vince Friese 6
26. Justin Rodbell 5
27. Jason Clermont 1
28. Luke Kalaitzian 0

250 WEST A2 OVERALL

1. Levi Kitchen 1/ 2/ 3
2. RJ Hampshire 2/ 1/ 7
3. Nate Thrasher 3/ 10/ 1
4. Jo Shimoda 9/ 3/ 2
5. Jordon Smith 4/ 8/ 4
6. Anthony Bourdon 8/ 6/ 8
7. Julien Beaumer 12/ 5/ 6
8. Ryder DiFrancesco 5/ 7/ 12
9. Garrett Marchbanks 6/ 16/ 5
10. Phillip Nicoletti 7/ 4/ 18
11. Carson Mumford 15/ 9/ 9
12. Mitchell Oldenburg 13/ 12/ 10
13. Robbie Wageman 16/ 11/ 11
14. Hunter Yoder 10/ 14/ 14
15. Cole Thompson 14/ 13/ 13
16. Max Miller 18/ 15/ 15
17. Matti Jorgensen 19/ 17/ 16
18. Joshua Varize 17/ 19/ 17
19. Talon Hawkins 11/ 22/ 22
20. Slade Varola 21/ 18/ 20
21. Max Sanford 22/ 20/ 19
22. Billy Laninovich 20/ 21/ 21

250 WEST POINTS AFTER ANAHEIM 2

1. Levi Kitchen 84
2. Jordon Smith 84
3. RJ Hampshire 76
4. Garrett Marchbanks 70
5. Anthony Bourdon 55
6. Jo Shimoda 54
7. Mitchell Oldenburg 51
8. Nate Thrasher 50
9. Julien Beaumer 48
10. Carson Mumford 47
11. Hunter Yoder 44
12. Ryder DiFrancesco 42
13. Joshua Varize 35
14. Cole Thompson 34
15. Phillip Nicoletti 30
16. Robbie Wageman 28
17. Matti Jorgensen 22
18. Maximus Vohland 20
19. Max Sanford 16
20. Slade Varola 10
21. Talon Hawkins 10
22. Lance Kobusch 9
23. TJ Albright 8
24. Geran Stapleton 6
25. Max Miller 6
26. Deegan Hepp 5
27. Julien Benek 3
28. Lux Turner 2
29. Ty Freehill 2
30. Alex Nagy 1
31. Billy Laninovich 0

BMW

GTD PRO podium for the BMW M4 GT3 – Technical issues set again BMW M Hybrid V8s.

Daytona. At the season opener of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IMSA sequence), the Daytona 24 Hours (USA), the BMW M Team RLL missed the hoped-for podium finishes with the BMW M Hybrid V8. Although the 2 LMDh vehicles had been capable of sustain with the pace of their rivals and keep within the main group of the GTP class till into the evening, technical issues then set each prototypes again. Paul Miller Racing had purpose to have fun. The North American BMW M Motorsport crew completed third on the rostrum within the GTD PRO class .

 

For the BMW M Team RLL, the second 24-hour race in Daytona with the BMW M Hybrid V8 initially went in line with plan. Both automobile #24 with drivers Philipp Eng (AUT), Jesse Krohn (FIN), Augusto Farfus (BRA), and Dries Vanthoor (BEL), in addition to the sister automobile with Connor De Phillippi (USA), Nick Yelloly (GBR), Maxime Martin (BEL), and René Rast (GER), held robust pace and stayed within the main group till late at evening. However, each crews then had unhealthy luck with technical difficulties.

The #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 stopped on the observe as a result of digital issues, however may have returned to the race shortly as solely the steering wheel wanted to get replaced. Unfortunately, there was a mishap with the restoration crew whereas towing the automobile again to the pit, which value further time, Ultimately, the BMW M Team RLL misplaced 13 laps as a result of unlucky incident.

The #25 BMW M Hybrid V8, which had even been within the lead at one level, suffered a leak within the gearbox cooler. Later on, a brake change was crucial on the rear axle, which led to a complete of 15 laps behind.

Paul Miller Racing confirmed a powerful comeback from twelfth place within the GTD PRO class and even led the race for lengthy stretches within the #1 BMW M4 GT3. In the ultimate hours of the race, nevertheless, the crew was unable to compete for the win as a result of an issue throughout a pit cease, but it surely was sufficient for drivers Madison Snow, Bryan Sellers, Neil Verhagen (all USA), and Sheldon van der Linde (RSA) to take third place on the rostrum. In the GTD class, Turner Motorsport additionally had a powerful comeback, however Robby Foley, Patrick Gallagher, Jake Walker (all USA), and Jens Klingmann (GER) fell far behind as a result of a mechanical defect on the oil pump drive.

Reactions after the race:

Franciscus van Meel (CEO BMW M GmbH): “Luck was not with the diligent. We were well prepared for the race beforehand and started with a good feeling. Accordingly, we are now disappointed with this result. But it is what it is. We have two more big races with the BMW M Hybrid V8 in Qatar and Sebring in the next six weeks. Now it’s about implementing everything we didn’t achieve here in Daytona and coming out on top.”

Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “Looking at our results this weekend is, of course, very disappointing. But we have shown that our BMW M Hybrid V8 could keep up with the competition and even led at times. If you compare that to our debut a year ago, we have made huge strides in the right direction in terms of performance. Unfortunately, we had technical issues during the night with both cars, which should not happen in such a race. We now have to analyze these precisely to ensure that we are better prepared for the upcoming races. It is also a shame that Paul Miller Racing with the BMW M4 GT3 had problems at the end and fell back to third place in the GTD PRO.”

Jesse Krohn (#24 BMW M Hybrid V8, seventh place): “I feel for everyone on the team who worked so hard for this event. We definitely deserved a better result. For me personally, it was a fantastic experience. I had an incredible amount of fun in my first race with the new car and learned a lot. I am convinced that we could have achieved a very good result without our problems.”

Connor De Phillippi (#25 BMW M Hybrid V8, eighth place): “That was not the race we wanted. Until the race, we had actually had a positive week here in Daytona, but unfortunately, luck was not on our side. You cannot afford technical problems like the ones we had in such a race. We have to learn from that with a view to Sebring.”

Neil Verhagen (#1 BMW M4 GT3, Paul Miller Racing, third place GTD PRO): “My first 24-hour race in Daytona and my first start in an IMSA race – that was a great experience. I was in the best possible team, and we led the race for long stretches. Unfortunately, some problems late in the race put the win out of reach. Nevertheless, we still made it to the podium. We can be proud of that. Generally, a podium in Daytona is, of course, a reason to be happy, but when you were so close to the win, it hurts not to reach it in the end.”

Robby Foley (#96 BMW M4 GT3, Turner Motorsport, 14th place GTD): “We actually drove a smart race all the time and always stayed in touch with the top. We had a car that could have fought for the win in the GTD class. Unfortunately, we had the technical problem exactly at sunrise. The guys repaired it very quickly, but with 15 laps behind, we were, of course, out of the race for a top placement. Now I’m looking forward to making up for it at the next race in Sebring.”

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IMSA: BMW M Team RLL kicks off second GTP season – 13 BMW M works drivers to start out at 24 Hours of Daytona.

Daytona. Season two for the BMW M Hybrid V8 within the GTP class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IMSA sequence) begins on 27th/28th January with the spotlight initially, the 24 Hours of Daytona (USA). Eight BMW M works drivers will begin for BMW M Team RLL within the two LMDh vehicles. In the qualifying session on the conclusion of the ‘Roar before the 24’, the take a look at weekend instantly earlier than the race, Connor De Phillippi (USA) drove the #25 BMW M Hybrid V8 to the fourth beginning place. In the #24 sister automotive, Jesse Krohn (FIN) was eighth. Five extra BMW M works drivers can be in motion within the two BMW M4 GT3s which compete within the GTD classes.

 

De Phillippi was 0.366 seconds off pole place with a qualifying time of 1:33.022 minutes and has a superb begin place for the race from the second row. He shares the cockpit with Nick Yelloly (GBR), Maxime Martin (BEL), and René Rast (GER). Alongside Krohn, Philipp Eng (AUT), Augusto Farfus (BRA), and Dries Vanthoor (BEL) will drive the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8.

For the Paul Miller Racing group, three BMW M works drivers will take the wheel of the #1 BMW M4 GT3 within the GTD-PRO class. Madison Snow, Neil Verhagen (each USA), and Sheldon van der Linde (RSA) type a quartet with Bryan Sellers (USA). They begin from place twelve of their class. Robby Foley (USA) and Jens Klingmann (GER) are a part of the Turner Motorsport crew within the #96 BMW M4 GT3 within the GTD class and, along with Patrick Gallagher and Jake Walker (each USA), begin from place 16 of their class.

The 24-hour race begins on Saturday, 27th January, at 13:40 native time (19:40 CET). On Friday, 26th January at 13:45 native time (19:45 CET), the BMW M Endurance Challenge takes place. At the season opener of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, 5 BMW M4 GT4s are on the beginning grid of the 4-hour race.

Quotes earlier than the race:

Bobby Rahal (Team Principal BMW M Team RLL): “We arrived at last year’s Rolex 24 having just finished giving birth to the BMW M Hybrid V8 programme in the last quarter of 2022. While I was generally pleased with our performance – one of the cars staying on the lead lap until the 22nd hour – this year we arrive at Daytona better prepared. If that preparation translates into increased reliability, we can expect a very good Rolex 24.”

Connor De Phillippi (#25 BMW M Hybrid V8, 4th beginning place): “In qualifying we had the best car of the whole weekend. We are satisfied that we have made a good step in the right direction. There is still some optimisation to be done here and there, but I am happy for the team about the significantly better result compared to last year. We are slowly but surely getting to where we need to be to close the gap. The race is long, and a lot can happen. We are ready for the action.”

Jesse Krohn (#24 BMW M Hybrid V8, 8th beginning place): “This is not the place where I wanted to end the session. I didn’t get everything together for a fast lap after we had focussed on race speed and not on qualifying in the test sessions. Of course, it would be better to start further ahead, but we definitely have a much better car for the race than the start position suggests. I think we are very well prepared.”

BMW M Motorsport starters at a look:

 

GTP:

 

#24 BMW M Hybrid V8, BMW M Team RLL:

Philipp Eng (AUT)

Jesse Krohn (FIN)

Augusto Farfus (BRA)

Dries Vanthoor (BEL)

#25 BMW M Hybrid V8, BMW M Team RLL:

Connor De Phillippi (USA)

Nick Yelloly (GBR)

Maxime Martin (BEL)

René Rast (GER)

GTD PRO:

#1 BMW M4 GT3, Paul Miller Racing:

Bryan Sellers (USA)

Madison Snow (USA)

Neil Verhagen (USA)

Sheldon van der Linde (RSA)

GTD:

#96 BMW M4 GT3, Turner Motorsport:

Robby Foley (USA)

Patrick Gallagher (USA)

Jake Walker (USA)

Jens Klingmann (GER)

NewsNew

2024 SAN DIEGO SUPERCROSS RESULTS

Round three of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season introduced riders with one other mudder. During final week’s San Francisco Supercross, the rain by no means stopped falling, whereas this week, there have been prolonged breaks within the rainfall. That meant the monitor retained its kind and allowed some leaping, however it was very slick, rutted and difficult. In the tip, we had new winners as soon as once more. In the 450 class, Aaron Plessinger took each his warmth and the principle occasion to attain his first-ever win within the premier class. In the 250 class, it was Nate Thrasher on high.  For extended coverage of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season, click here.

450HEAT 1

1 Eli Tomac
2 Malcolm Stewart
3 Jett Lawrence
4 Justin Barcia
5 Benny Bloss
6 Justin Cooper
7 Cade Clason
8 Jason Anderson
9 Vince Friese
10 Adam Cianciarulo
11 John Short
12 Dean Wilson
13 Luke Kalaitzian
14 Kyle Chisholm
15 Theodore Pauli
16 Jerry Robin
17 Justin Rodbell
18 Scott Meshey
19 Jason Clermont
20 Justin Starling

450 HEAT 2

1 Aaron Plessinger
2 Ken Roczen
3 Cooper Webb
4 Dylan Ferrandis
5 Christian Craig
6 Jorge Prado
7 Chase Sexton
8 Hunter Lawrence
9 Freddie Noren
10 Shane McElrath
11 Josh Cartwright
12 Hunter Schlosser
13 Justin Hill
14 Gared Steinke
15 Josh Hill
16 Joel Wightman
17 Cheyenne Harmon
18 Lane Shaw
19 Anthony Rodriguez
20 Derek Drake

450 MAIN

1 Aaron Plessinger
2 Cooper Webb
3 Justin Barcia
4 Jett Lawrence
5 Jason Anderson
6 Dylan Ferrandis
7 Hunter Lawrence
8 Chase Sexton
9 Eli Tomac
10 Dean Wilson
11 Jorge Prado
12 Ken Roczen
13 Adam Cianciarulo
14 Justin Cooper
15 Benny Bloss
16 Shane McElrath
17 Freddie Noren
18 Cade Clason
19 Malcolm Stewart
20 Christian Craig
21 Justin Rodbell
22 Vince Friese

250 HEAT 1

1 Levi Kitchen
2 Jo Shimoda
3 Mitchell Oldenburg
4 Nate Thrasher
5 Julien Beaumer
6 Cole Thompson
7 Matti Jorgensen
8 Alex Nagy
9 Talon Hawkins
10 Guillaume St-Cyr
11 Chad Saultz
12 Doc Smith
13 Joshua Varize
14 Geran Stapleton
15 Chris Howell
16 Kyle Wise
17 Lance Kobusch
18 Austin Cozadd
19 Billy Laninovich
20 Braden Spangle

250 HEAT 2

1 Garrett Marchbanks
2 Jordon Smith
3 Phillip Nicoletti
4 Ryder DiFrancesco
5 Rj Hampshire
6 Carson Mumford
7 Hunter Yoder
8 Robbie Wageman
9 Anthony Bourdon
10 Tj Albright
11 Robert Hailey
12 Blaine Silveira
13 Max Miller
14 Addison Emory
15 Hunter Calle
16 Carter Biese
17 Deegan Hepp
18 Josh Greco
19 Tre Fierro
20 Max Sanford

250 MAIN

1 Nate Thrasher
2 Garrett Marchbanks
3 Jordon Smith
4 Jo Shimoda
5 Levi Kitchen
6 Rj Hampshire
7 Mitchell Oldenburg
8 Ryder DiFrancesco
9 Hunter Yoder
10 Anthony Bourdon
11 Robbie Wageman
12 Cole Thompson
13 Joshua Varize
14 Matti Jorgensen
15 Carson Mumford
16 Julien Beaumer
17 Max Sanford
18 Lance Kobusch
19 Talon Hawkins
20 Tj Albright
21 Alex Nagy
22 Phillip Nicoletti

BMW

BMW M Motorsport introduces the works driver line-up for the 2024 season.

Munich. The BMW M Motorsport works driver line-up for the 2024 season has been confirmed. A complete of twenty-two top-rated drivers from twelve nations will probably be racing world wide as BMW M works drivers. Raffaele Marciello (SUI) and Robin Frijns (NED) are the 2 top-quality newcomers. The North American works drivers Bill Auberlen, Robby Foley and Madison Snow (all USA) are additionally fixtures within the line-up for 2024.

 

Having recorded quite a few successes in endurance racing and titles in quite a lot of race sequence, Marciello and Frijns are actually becoming a member of BMW M Motorsport. In addition to battling for total wins with the BMW M Hybrid V8 within the FIA World Endurance Championship, they are going to show to be beneficial additions in GT3 racing. This versatility is a defining function of the entire line-up of BMW M works drivers.

Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “In sporting terms, we have a top-notch, versatile and highly motivated line-up of BMW M works drivers as we look ahead to an extremely intensive season of motor racing in 2024. The total of 22 drivers may seem at first glance to be a large number, but each and every one will prove their worth in the extensive programme of events that we will be competing in around the globe. I am delighted that we have managed to add yet more quality to an already top-class squad, in the shape of top drivers such as Robin Frijns and Raffaele Marciello. As of this season, our North American works drivers Bill Auberlen, Robby Foley and Madison Snow are also now part of the regular line-up, underlining the importance of our involvement in the USA.”

BMW M works drivers 2024 (in alphabetical order).

Name

Nationality

Date of start

BMW driver since

Bill Auberlen

USA

12/10/1968

1996

Connor De Phillippi

USA

25/12/1992

2018

Philipp Eng

AUT

28/02/1990

2016

Augusto Farfus

BRA

03/09/1983

2007

Robby Foley

USA

20/07/1996

2021

Robin Frijns

NED

07/08/1991

2023

Dan Harper

GBR

08/12/2000

2020

Max Hesse

GER

23/07/2001

2020

Jens Klingmann

GER

16/07/1990

2014

Jesse Krohn

FIN

03/09/1990

2014

Raffaele Marciello

SUI

17/12/1994

2024

Maxime Martin

BEL

20/03/1986

2023

René Rast

GER

26/10/1986

2023

Valentino Rossi

ITA

16/02/1979

2023

Madison Snow

USA

26/12/1995

2022

Bruno Spengler

CAN

23/08/1983

2012

Sheldon van der Linde

RSA

13/05/1999

2019

Dries Vanthoor

BEL

20/04/1998

2023

Neil Verhagen

USA

18/02/2001

2020

Charles Weerts

BEL

01/03/2001

2023

Marco Wittmann

GER

24/11/1989

2012

Nick Yelloly

GBR

03/12/1990

2019
BMW

BMW Motorrad Motorsport Team Presentation: The 2024 WorldSBK kickoff takes place within the BMW Motorrad Welt in Berlin.

Berlin. About 5 weeks earlier than the season opener at Australian Phillip Island, BMW Motorrad Motorsport offered the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) line-up to the general public in Berlin (GER) on Wednesday. The two groups, the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team, in addition to the 4 BMW Motorrad WorldSBK manufacturing unit riders Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR), Michael van der Mark (NED), Scott Redding (GBR), and Garrett Gerloff (USA), unveiled their BMW M 1000 RR superbikes for the WorldSBK 2024 for the primary time. The occasion befell at a particular location, within the new BMW Motorrad Welt on the BMW Motorrad Plant Berlin. This plant is the guts of the BMW Motorrad manufacturing and the birthplace of the BMW M 1000 RR.

On Tuesday, Razgatlioglu, van der Mark, Redding, and Gerloff have been visitors on the BMW Motorrad Plant, and through an unique autograph session, the staff had the chance to personally meet their racing colleagues from the BMW Motorrad household. On Wednesday, the 4 BMW Motorrad WorldSBK manufacturing unit riders gained nearer insights into the manufacturing of the bikes, together with their racing machines, throughout a tour of the plant.

The precise group presentation befell afterwards in BMW Motorrad World, the brand new “Home of the Brand” in Berlin, opened in autumn 2023. The official begin of the 2024 WorldSBK occurred with the disclosing of the BMW M 1000 RR superbikes, which Razgatlioglu, van der Mark, Redding, and Gerloff will journey within the upcoming season with the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team.

A particular function of the group presentation in Berlin was that along with invited visitors, followers additionally had the chance to witness the occasion dwell on-site. Many of them seized the chance, secured the coveted free tickets for the occasion, and will personally work together with the 4 BMW Motorrad WorldSBK manufacturing unit riders in the course of the subsequent autograph session.

In preparation for the 2024 season, BMW Motorrad Motorsport, the 2 groups, and the riders can be again on the monitor quickly. The subsequent check periods will happen at Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, on January twenty fourth and twenty fifth. The first race weekend of the season is scheduled from February twenty third to twenty fifth at Phillip Island (AUS).

Quotes after the Team Presentation in Berlin.

 

Marc Bongers, BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director: “First of all, I would like to thank everyone involved in the organisation. It was an absolutely cool event here at BMW Motorrad Welt. It was very nice to show the team managers and riders what we do here in Berlin. We haven’t done this in this form before. The atmosphere among all involved was fantastic, and that is also extremely important for performance because we have this one team mentality. The presentation itself in BMW Motorrad Welt was also very successful. I am confident for the new season. We still need a few tests; last year, we didn’t necessarily have the best conditions but we have prepared a lot of things. Now there is not much time left until Phillip Island. Although the first two events take place on tracks that haven’t necessarily been our strong suit in the past, I am still optimistic that we will have a good start, carry this positive energy into the first races and through the entire season.”

Shaun Muir (Team Principal ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): “First of all it is an outstanding venue for such a presentation. It think it really captures the spirit of what BMW Motorrad are trying to achieve here so I am super proud to be part of that. The tour around the plant was sensational. A big round of applause to all the guys, everyone in the factory; they really welcomed us. Moving on to the championship as such, I think it is absolutely clear that the combination of Michael and Toprak brings some special qualities. I think that is something we are really looking forward to working with. Already we can see what Toprak requires in terms of a package and a bike. It is a little bit different, not an awful lot, we just need to steer in a slightly different direction to give Toprak what he needs. And I say that in terms of letting him amplify his strengths which is hard on the brakes, corner entry, balance on the bike, something we know the BMW M 1000 RR can work well with. We want to put ourselves in a strong position, we want to compete for the podium in Australia. Can we get a podium? It’s a tough question, but Toprak’s personal aims are that he thinks he can and we give him all the support to do that. Michael has missed large parts of the past two seasons, and he does not underestimate what he is up against but he is definitely up for that challenge. I feel that Toprak can bring a lot of strengths out of Michael. I am looking forward to seeing that because we saw how good Michael can be when things go well. The bike is getting better, there is a development team behind us. From where the project started in 2019 to where we are now is night and day. I hope we can take advantage of that and get our rewards.”

Michael Galinski (Team Manager Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team): “The team presentation was truly impressive. Many people attended, and it was very interesting at the BMW Motorrad plant and in the BMW Motorrad Welt. It was my first time at the plant itself, and it was fascinating to see the engine department and how all the motorcycles are assembled. It was great to take a behind-the-scenes look and also to present ourselves here as a team. We are very happy with our rider duo. They are two real top riders. Scott is the Vice World Champion, Garrett had a very strong second half of the season last year. Our goal is to move further forward, and with the BMW Motorrad family, this is certainly possible this season. So much manpower has been added that we are really happy now. Of course, we still need a bit of time, but we are confident that we will move forward this year.”

Garrett Gerloff (#31 BMW M 1000 RR, Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team): “It has been exciting. There has been a really cool energy here at Berlin. It’s great to be in Berlin, it’s really nice to see all the amazing people that work here in the plant, that develop and produce the BMW M 1000 RR that we race. So it’s really cool to have the team presentation here. It has been really nice to see Scott, Toprak and Michael and to get together after a couple of months of holidays and seeing family and friends. I can tell that we are all excited to get back on the track and to start testing again. In just over a month we are going to be racing in Australia. Everything is going to happen really fast from here on but I’ve been doing my part to make sure that I am ready for the season and I am excited to get started. I think we have a really good base now. I have one year behind me with BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team, so a lot of information and I think we can come up with solutions faster than last year if we do have a problem. It is going to be good to go the every track with a higher potential, and I think it can be a really good season. My goal is to work on qualifying and to be a bit better there and that can help me in the beginning of the races and then at the end of the races, when I am strong, I think we can make some real progress and be up front.”

Toprak Razgatlioglu (#54 BMW M 1000 RR, ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): “I am very happy to join the BMW Motorrad family. When I arrived at Berlin on Monday and left the airport I was really surprised because everyone spoke Turkish. Also at the plant, there a so many Turkish employees. I am very happy for this. In general, I am very positive. Especially today, there were a lot of people and I understand that a lot of people like me. A lot of people came here to see me, also many Turkish guys, and a lot of them came from very far away. Everyone can’t wait for the season, and that also goes for me. My focus is now on the season. I realized that the people believe in me, but it is important that you believe in your bike. Many people say that the BMW is not ready to fight for the championship but I believe that my bike is ready to fight for wins and the championship. We just need my setup, because my riding style is complete different. When we have this, we can easily fight for the win. Now I am just focusing on the test next week. It is really important for me. I need to adapt to the bike and I believe that we can fight for the podium and the wins this season. I am excited. I signed with BMW but I am also a part of the family. This is something I saw today again and it is great. I will give more than 100 percent, I will try to win with BMW. Everyone is working hard and this is a great extra motivation also for me. If we keep doing this, we will win the World Championship.”

Scott Redding (#45 BMW M 1000 RR, Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team): “It’s good to come here to Berlin. To come into the plant and to see how everything is made is always interesting, seeing the people in action at their work is always good. It’s also very interesting to see where the engines are built and how they do it, so it’s really nice to be here and to witness how everything is made. A launch is also always great, to unveil the colours of the bikes and the suites, together with the team-mates and the teams. Speaking about the coming season, for me it would be nice to have our bike to be more consistently competitive which I think we can do. We’ve had some good changes made and obviously Toprak is coming over. We also have a test team which makes a big difference. I think we are going in the right direction, which is important. It would be nice to stand on the podium again this year and more frequently, and to try to make our bad weekends not so bad and have a good, consistent year.”

Michael van der Mark (#60 BMW M 1000 RR, ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): “It’s nice to start the season, it’s great to be here in Berlin. We all know that BMW is a big company but we got a nice tour through the plant and I must say that it is really impressive. It was also great to see where they prepare the race engines and I am really ready to start the season. I can’t wait to go testing again, I feel one hundred percent fit, I got a new teammate that seems to be really fast – so I am looking forward to it. Like I said, I am fit again, the bike is getting better and better, Toprak is pushing the project even more and I think we want to win races and be on the podium as soon as possible.”