It was so difficult being at home in Northern Ireland and watching the fires from afar. We have a beautiful mountain property in Wandiligong that came under threat with the fire burning in Abbeyard near Bright in the Alpine region in North East Victoria. My wife Tatia’s parents were staying there when police told them they should vacate. We felt helpless and scared, so I decided that I would race in Australia with a special helmet design and sell it after to donate the money to a worthwhile cause. The WorldSBK organisation got involved with BlazeAid and with this platform we can auction the helmet. When I spoke to Aldo, who has designed my helmets for the last few years we came up with this cool concept. I love it, and hope that you do!” Thanks to Arai & the WorldABK paddock, here’s my ONE OFF special edition Aussie helmet. I’ll be wearing it this weekend then it’s all yours ! Happy bidding guys. https://www.charitystars.com/product/jonathan-rea-s-special-helmet-worn-in-the-australian-superbike-grand-prix
Source: Jonathan Rea On Facebook
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Locatelli tops WorldSSP FP3 from Cluzel
2020 WorldSupersport
Round One – Phillip Island
WorldSSP Free Practice Three
With Chris Plumridge
Andrea Locatelli (Bardahl Yamaha) has set the fastest lap ever for a World Supersport rider around Phillip Island, his 1:32.540 placing him top of the standings in Free Practice 3 for the 2020 Yamaha Finance Round of the FIM Supersport World Championship. Jules Cluzel (GMT94 Yamaha) was second quickest .184 seconds off, while yesterday’s fastest Randy Krummenacher (MV Agusta) was third three tenths off Locatelli.
Cluzel (GMT94 Yamaha) was barred from taking part in the first five minutes of this session, his punishment for depositing oil on the track during yesterday afternoon’s FP2 that caused a lengthy delay for a cleanup. Kallio Racing’s Isaac Vinales started the session with some drama, tangling with the back of Steven Odendaal (EAB Ten Kate Yamaha) under brakes into Turn 4 and went down only two minutes into the session. Odendaal did not appear to sustain any damage and continued, while Vinales would take no further part in proceedings.
As the times started coming in it was Lucas Mahias (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing) fastest early, with a 1:33.723, but Locatelli banged in a 1:33.500 and enjoyed being the fastest for all of ten seconds until his time was knocked off by Krummenacher with a 1:33.206.
Locatelli responded with a 1:33.370, while Krummenacher went faster still, 1:32.889 and looking ominous for the rest of the field. Oli Bayliss, fresh from taking his first-ever ASBK Supersport victory this morning was sitting in 15th, 1:35.139. With 10 minutes to go Cluzel joined the fray, taking his time to get up to speed and lapping nearly a second off the pace.
The other two MV Agustas were also putting in a good performance, Raffaele De Rosa in fourth (1:33.579) behind Locatelli and Hannes Soomer (1:33.568); Federico Fuglini down in eighth (1:34.068). Lucas Mahias was on a fast lap to improve from seventh but was baulked by Jamie van Sikkerlus (MPM Routz Yamaha) coming onto the front straight and had to do it all again.
With three minutes to go Cluzel went quickest with a 1:32.764, now up to speed and challenging the fast guys despite the reduced running. Galang Hendra Pratama (bLU cRU Yamaha) went down at Turn 2, and that was him done for this session.
Locatelli was back on the pace and looking to hunt down Cluzel at the front, 1:32.580 to get the job done. Krummenacher was looking to go faster still but was baulked by traffic, he remained third and went straight in for another crack. His next lap was three tenths off and not good enough to improve, but all eyes were on Turn 8 as Cluzel went down at the exit of the hayshed- lucky to walk away without being collected by the following riders.
The chequered flag was out and Locatelli was on top, ahead of the fallen Cluzel and Krummenacher. Perolari in fourth ahead of De Rosa and Soomer, with Bayliss in 14th with a 1:34.398.
World Supersport continues today from Phillip Island as part of the Yamaha Finance Round of the 2020 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship. Tissot Superpole will start at 1255 this afternoon.
WorldSSP Free Practice Three Results
| Pos | Rider | Bike | Time/Gap | Speed |
| 1 | A. Locatelli | YZF R6 | 1m32.580 | 277.6 |
| 2 | J. Cluzel | YZF R6 | +0.184 | 282.7 |
| 3 | R. Krummenacher | F3 675 | +0.309 | 279.8 |
| 4 | C. Perolari | YZF R6 | +0.534 | 273.4 |
| 5 | R. De Rosa | F3 675 | +0.751 | 277.6 |
| 6 | H. Soomer | YZF R6 | +0.988 | 270.7 |
| 7 | L. Mahias | ZX-6R | +1.003 | 275.5 |
| 8 | P. Oettl | ZX-6R | +1.052 | 274.1 |
| 9 | C. Öncü | ZX-6R | +1.063 | 279.8 |
| 10 | M. Gonzalez | ZX-6R | +1.117 | 283.5 |
| 11 | S. Odendaal | YZF R6 | +1.151 | 268.7 |
| 12 | F. Fuligni | F3 675 | +1.488 | 271.4 |
| 13 | P. Sebestyen | YZF R6 | +1.544 | 270.7 |
| 14 | O. Bayliss | YZF R6 | +1.818 | 276.2 |
| 15 | D. Webb | YZF R6 | +1.820 | 279.8 |
| 16 | H. Okubo | CBR600RR | +1.942 | 274.8 |
| 17 | P. Hobelsberger | CBR600RR | +1.986 | 273.4 |
| 18 | C. Bergman | YZF R6 | +2.382 | 268.7 |
| 19 | A. Verdoïa | YZF R6 | +2.395 | 274.1 |
| 20 | J. Van Sikkelerus | YZF R6 | +2.471 | 269.3 |
| 21 | L. Cresson | YZF R6 | +2.676 | 272.0 |
| 22 | G. Hendra Pratama | YZF R6 | +2.846 | 272.0 |
Source: MCNews.com.au
Scott Redding dips into the 1m29s to top FP3
2020 WorldSBK
Round One – Phillip Island
Free Practice Three
With Chris Plumridge
Scott Redding (Aruba.IT Ducati) has once again topped the time sheets in Free Practice 3 for the Yamaha Finance Round of the 2020 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship. His lap of 1m29.896 under Alvaro Bautista’s lap record pace of 1m30.573 last year, and only four-tenths off the all-time best lap set by Jonathan Rea in Superpole here last year.
Overcast and cool conditions greeted WorldSBK riders on Saturday but there was thankfully no rain on the radar despite some very dark patches of cloud looming on the horizon… Sure enough, with four short minutes until pit lane opened, the message comes through: rain in Sector 1. Aah, Phillip Island!
With the weather now threatening a number of riders looked to get out there and get some track time before the weather hit – in addition to the time lost to the weather yesterday and the fact that this practice was only 20 minutes lent the session extra importance. Jonathan Rea took the Kawasaki out for one lap and then brought it straight back in, clearly unhappy with the changes made to the bike overnight.
Alex Lowes (KRT) was straight into the 1:31’s, his 1:31.648 put him fastest of the first round of laps. Yesterday’s fastest Scott Redding (Aruba.IT Ducati) was picking up where he left off, 1:32.124, while Lowes then put the first serious time in, 1:30.484.
Leon Haslam (HRC) lost the front end under brakes at Turn 4, he and the bike went tumbling into the gravel and out of the session- he was two thousandths up on Lowes at the first split and was pushing hard.
Already a quarter of the way through the allotted 20 minutes and it was only Loris Baz (Ten Kate Yamaha) and Leon Camier (Barni Racing Ducati) yet to post a time. Rea was back out on the track with his problem apparently rectified, his 1:30.550 good enough for second behind teammate Lowes. Plenty of the riders were pushing hard, Michael van der Mark sideways into the pitlane for a quick stop and then straight back out again.
Jonathan Rea then straight to the top with a 1:30.286, and Loris Baz was out of the pits and straight on it- his first flying lap was 1:30.569 and good for second behind Rea. Not wanting to be left out, Toprak Razgatlioglu (PATA Yamaha) was sideways into MG on the brakes and slotting into third fastest, 1:30.518.
Toprak’s team-mate Michael van der Mark was in line for the perfect tow behind Rea for a 1:30.025 to catapult himself to the top of the timesheets and oh-so-close to breaking the minute-30 barrier. Jonathan Rea then decided to reverse the positions but would not improve- meanwhile Federico Caricasulo (GRT Yamaha) was off in the gravel at Turn 4 and resuming.
With four laps to go Alvaro Bautista (HRC) was still yet to set a meaningful time from his six laps, his best of 1:31.232 still not good enough to crack the top 10. Questions have been arising around Bautista’s ability to adapt from the V4 of the Ducati to the in-line 4 of the Honda. Only time will tell, but we haven’t seen Bautista bother the leaders too much just yet.
As the clock wound down Redding did it again – coming from sixth to set a 1:29.896 and topping the session after the chequered flag for the second time in a row. Van der Mark was then bumped back to second fastest, with Rea, Baz, Lowes and Razgatlioglu filling out the top six. The two BMWs in Sykes and Laverty were seventh and ninth, split by Xavi Fores (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing).
World Superbike continues today from Phillip Island as part of the Yamaha Finance Round of the 2020 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship. The Tissot Superpole session starts at 1215 followed by Race 1 at 1500 AEDT.
2020 WorldSBK
Round One – Phillip Island
Free Practice Three Results
| Pos | Rider | Bike | Time/Gap | Speed |
| 1 | S. Redding | V4 R | 1m29.896 | 317.6 |
| 2 | M. Van Der Mark | YZF R1 | +0.129 | 314.9 |
| 3 | J. Rea | ZX-10RR | +0.390 | 320.5 |
| 4 | L. Baz | YZF R1 | +0.577 | 306.8 |
| 5 | A. Lowes | ZX-10RR | +0.588 | 323.4 |
| 6 | T. Razgatlioglu | YZF R1 | +0.622 | 313.0 |
| 7 | T. Sykes | S1000 RR | +0.872 | 313.0 |
| 8 | X. Fores | ZX-10RR | +0.900 | 311.2 |
| 9 | E. Laverty | S1000 RR | +0.986 | 317.6 |
| 10 | S. Cortese | ZX-10RR | +1.129 | 310.3 |
| 11 | C. Davies | V4 R | +1.250 | 323.4 |
| 12 | A. Bautista | CBR1000RR-R | +1.336 | 322.4 |
| 13 | G. Gerloff | YZF R1 | +1.504 | 314.0 |
| 14 | F. Caricasulo | YZF R1 | +1.526 | 311.2 |
| 15 | M. Rinaldi | V4 R | +1.732 | 313.0 |
| 16 | M. Scheib | ZX-10RR | +2.049 | 314.9 |
| 17 | T. Takahashi | CBR1000RR-R | +5.146 | 304.2 |
| 18 | L. Haslam | CBR1000RR-R | +5.184 | 319.5 |
Source: MCNews.com.au
Oli Bayliss breaks through for maiden win
ASBK Supersport Race One
With Chris Plumridge & TH – Images Rob Mott
“Oliver Bayliss get over here and hug your mother!”
“Oliver Bayliss get over here and hug your mother!”
Those were the words issued with strident purpose and obvious joy as Oli’s mother Kim arrived alongisde Parc Ferme and demanded the attention of her son after he had just broken through for his maiden victory in the opening 10-lap Australian Supersport race of the weekend here at Phillip Island this morning.
Bayliss claimed the victory in a last-lap dash to the line with 2019 Champion Tom Toparis (Benro Racing Yamaha), in what is a huge weekend for the youngster combining ASBK with his World Supersport Wild Card appearance.
Oli Bayliss
“It was really good. We got pole yesterday and we won that race just then. Hopefully the championhip can go on from there. It was a hard race and everyone was struggling for rear grip, so that just made it a little bit more interesting. Getting a win is always good, now we have Timed Practice for World Supersport, so hopefully we can go on from there. On the last lap (Toparis) pulled a few tenths on me and then he made a mistake out of turn 11, and I just got him at the line, so it was a good race. I only saw Jack and Tom, and I know Tom was going to do something on the last few laps, and I sort of knew where he could pass me and I used that to my advantage.”
Oli Bayliss
Bayliss started from his first ever Australian Supersport pole position, a great start to what is a busy weekend for the teenager.
Australian Supersport Race One
Toparis had re-emerged this morning after a nasty high-side in qualifying yesterday, reporting overnight that his foot got caught in the chain and he was lucky not to be seriously hurt.
Aussie Supersport opener gets underway early on Saturday morning at Phillip Island
Fortunately Toparis received only minor injuries and took his place in second on the grid alongside Bayliss on pole, and Jack Passfield (Stay Upright Yamaha) in third.
Supersport riders negotiate turn one as the race gets underway
It was a great start for Bayliss to convert his pole position into a hole-shot into Turn 1. Passfield was looking to come up the inside into Honda corner, despite Oli having issues running wide through Siberia he managed to hold onto the lead.
Toparis had fallen back to fourth position but the top five was Bayliss, Passfield, Jack Hyde(SSS Developments Yamaha), Toparis and Nic Liminton (Yamaha), with a two-tenths gap back to Tom Edwards (Bikebiz Yamaha).
Passfield was now having multiple looks at Bayliss through Turns 3 and 4, with Toparis getting past Hyde through Siberia, and Liminton not going away.
A hectic start to the Aussie Supersport opening race at P.I. on Saturday morning
Down the main straight Passfield was able to move out of Bayliss’ slipstream to have another crack at the lead and this time made it stick. He would lead on lap 3, Bayliss back to second and Toparis in third. The leading trio now had a small gap back to Hyde in fourth, with Liminton and Edwards next, and another gap back to Max Stauffer who was having a great run in his first ASSP appearance in seventh.
Passfield leads a tight group of Aussie Supersport riders at turn four
Bayliss and Passfield started trading the lead between themselves with Toparis sitting behind, and in the second group Jack Hyde tried to make a move up the inside of Liminton who was forced wide.
Toparis made a huge move on lap six to try for second around the outside at Stoner Corner to set the move up at Turn 4, but couldn’t make it stick. Bayliss ran wide at Siberia again but managed to maintain the lead, not for long though as Passfield was back through down the main straight. The lead group of three was now a second ahead of the second group and were free to fight for the win amongst themselves.
Bayliss leads Passfield and Toparis
Suddenly Jack Passfield was tumbling down the timing screens, crashed at Turn 6, a devastating result for Passfield who has shown great speed this weekend.
Toparis made his move at Turn 1 on lap 9, finally claiming the lead. Bayliss was not going away though.
Toparis through on Bayliss
With one to go Toparis was still in front, Bayliss close behind and Liminton third. Edwards behind him and then Hyde having rejoined ahead of Stauffer.
Bayliss had a look up the inside into Turn 1 on the final lap but couldn’t make it stick.
Nic Liminton had taken advantage of the scrap and had now closed in, looking to launch a sneak attack from third, taking Edwards and Hyde with him.
As they raced towards the chequered flag they were side by side and over the line it was Bayliss by a hair to take his first Australian Supersport victory.
Bayliss the victor from Toparis and Liminton
Race 2 for Motorsports TV Australian Supersport is this afternoon at 1715, as part of the Yamaha Finance Round of the 2020 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship weekend at Phillip Island.
ASBK Supersport Race One Results
| Pos | Rider | Bike | Time/Gap | Speed |
| 1 | Oli BAYLISS | YZF-R6 | 16m13.415 | 269 |
| 2 | Tom TOPARIS | YZF-R6 | +0.037 | 273 |
| 3 | Nic LIMINTON | YZF-R6 | +0.708 | 267 |
| 4 | Tom EDWARDS | YZF-R6 | +0.976 | 274 |
| 5 | Jack HYDE | YZF-R6 | +1.526 | 267 |
| 6 | Max STAUFFER | YZF-R6 | +7.291 | 273 |
| 7 | Rhys BELLING | YZF-R6 | +10.169 | 271 |
| 8 | Broc PEARSON | YZF-R6 | +14.439 | 270 |
| 9 | Ted COLLINS | GSXR | +14.518 | 265 |
| 10 | Aidan HAYES | YZF-R6 | +15.268 | 267 |
| 11 | Dallas SKEER | GSXR | +15.335 | 272 |
| 12 | Ty LYNCH | YZF-R6 | +21.836 | 267 |
| 13 | Luke MITCHELL | YZF-R6 | +28.472 | 268 |
| 14 | Ryan TAYLOR | YZF-R6 | +28.646 | 268 |
| 15 | Chris QUINN | YZF-R6 | +28.691 | 271 |
| 16 | Brodie MALOUF | YZF-R6 | +48.342 | 269 |
| 17 | Darren McGRATH | YZF-R6 | +53.213 | 258 |
| 18 | Mitch KUHNE | YZF-R6 | +55.818 | 262 |
| 19 | Andrew EDSER | ZX6R | +1m03.725 | 265 |
| 20 | Stephany K JAMES | YZF-R6 | +1m19.552 | 262 |
| DNF | Jack PASSFIELD | YZF-R6 | 3 Laps | 265 |
| DNF | Patrick LI | YZF-R6 | 4 Laps | 256 |
Source: MCNews.com.au
Harley-Davidson boss Matt Levatich quits
Harley-Davidson boss Matt Levatich has just announced his is stepping down as the company experiences its biggest sales slide since the Global Financial Crisis.
In response to Levatich stepping down as CEO, president and board member, Harley shares jumped 4.9% on American markets.
Levatich legacy
Levatich took over in May 2015 and was pivotal in developing bold new strategies for the traditional brand, including:
We’re not sure if this announcement means the company no longer endorses these strategies.
“I am very fortunate to have spent many years with a company as revered as Harley-Davidson,” Levatich says.
“The grit and determination of the employees and dealers and their passion for bringing our brand of freedom to people around the world has always been inspiring.
“I am proud of what we have achieved during my time as CEO, in one of the most challenging periods in our history, and I am confident that the progress we have made on the More Roads plan will position Harley-Davidson for long-term success.”
Matt at the 115th Harley party in 2018
HOG shares have fallen 46% since Levatich took charge and Harley bike sales in the US last year were the lowest in at least 16 years.
While in Australia last year, Levatich put some of the blame on motorcycle journalists.
Levatich in Australia last year
New boss
The Board of Directors has appointed current Board member, German-born Jochen Zeitz, as Acting President, CEO and board chair.
A committee of the Board will be formed and an external search firm engaged to find a new CEO.
Levatich is expected to assist with the transition through the end of March.
Zeitz will remain chair when a new CEO is appointed and current chair Michael Cave is now presiding director.
“The Board and Matt mutually agreed that now is the time for new leadership at Harley-Davidson,” Zeitz says.
Jochen Zeitz with LiveWire
“Matt was instrumental in defining the More Roads to Harley-Davidson accelerated plan for growth, and we will look to new leadership to recharge our business. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Matt for his 26 years of service to Harley-Davidson. He has worked tirelessly to navigate the Company through a period of significant industry change while ensuring the preservation of one of the most iconic brands in the world.
“The Harley-Davidson Board and leadership team will continue to work closely together as we search for a new CEO. We have confidence that our combined leadership experience and deep understanding of Harley-Davidson will ensure an effective transition. As a passionate Board Member of Harley-Davidson, I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues and other Harley-Davidson stakeholders to advance and deliver the Company’s strategy and execution during this important time,” Zeitz says.
Zeitz has been a member of the Harley-Davidson Board of Directors since 2007 and established the Company’s Brand and Sustainability Committee.
He served as Chairman and CEO of the sporting goods company PUMA from 1993 to 2011. He was also PUMA’s CFO from 1993 to 2005. Zeitz served as a director of luxury goods company Kering (formerly PPR) from 2012 to 2016. He was a member of Kering’s Executive Committee and CEO of its Sport & Lifestyle division from 2010 to 2012. Zeitz is also a Board Member of the Cranemere Group Limited and is on the Board of The B Team which he co-founded with Sir Richard Branson.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
Harley President/CEO Levatich is Out
Harley-Davidson, Inc. (“Harley-Davidson”) (NYSE:HOG) today announced that Matthew Levatich has stepped down as President and CEO and as a member of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has appointed current Board member Jochen Zeitz as Acting President and CEO. A committee of the Board will be formed, and the Company will utilize an external search firm to undertake a search for a new CEO, and a further announcement will be made at a later date. Levatich will assist with the transition through the end of March. As part of this leadership change, Jochen Zeitz has also been named Chairman of the Board and will remain Chairman once a new CEO is appointed. Current Chairman of the Board, Michael Cave, is now Presiding Director.
Here’s the rest of the story at Yahoo! Finance.
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Crash speed ‘not linked to rider injury’
Speed is not necessarily linked to the severity of injuries in a motorcycle crash, according to the first global rider report on motorcycle crashes.
The worldwide study makes a mockery of anti-speed campaigns such as “Every K over is a killer” and the overly simplistic “Speed kills”.
Some 127 riders from Australia last year were among 1578 from 30 countries who participated in the research, rather than academics simply studying data.
The authors of The Dynamics Of Motorcycle Crashes : A Global Survey of 1578 Motorcyclists — all of whom are motorcyclists — say their findings show that “orthodox motorcycle accident analysis” appears to be “looking the wrong way”.
“Typically, motorcycle accident studies have identified human error as the major cause of collisions,” they say in their synopsis.
“Other reasons considered are the lack of training, sports bike riders taking unnecessary risks and riding at high speeds which has been used as a measure for severe injuries.”
Speed not linked
But one of the most important findings is that the speed of a motorcycle involved in a crash is only randomly linked to the seriousness of injuries.
“The speed of the motorcycle when it crashes with another vehicle, road infrastructure or an object or animal does not necessarily determine the severity of the injuries of the motorcyclist,” they say.
“This finding is important because it allows analysts and researchers to focus their attention on what the evidence in this study provides, which is the mechanism of the crash (the trajectory of the rider post-crash and what he/she hits) has far more importance than speed in terms of the type and the severity of injuries.
“In fact, the post-crash motion “topside” occurred in 63% of those cases where the rider collided with a car.”
(By “topside”, they mean the bike was still upright on impact with the rider seated.)
“In terms of injuries, this type of trajectory dominates both the range of type of injuries and the severity.
“This is an area of research that needs further attention, indeed, the report recommends further research that has been drawn out from the conclusions.”
We hope the authorities pay some attention to this report, rather than making knee-jerk legislation responses to the latest crash statistics.
Riders surveyed
Elaine Hardy
The authors say they received a good response from 126 Australia riders.
They say riders who replied came from a varied age range, motorcycling experience, as well as depth of skills and training.
“The new research presented in the report, most importantly involved riders bringing their personal experience and their expertise beyond that of simple academia,” the authors say.
“Riders understand motorcycling in way quite different than that of academia, where statistical analyses of large databases such as police reports and hospital records has displaced research that requires in depth crash scene investigative knowledge.
“The riders’ crash details which were provided through the responses to the questions as well as the comments they offered, brought those stories of personal experiences which included treatment of their injuries, pillion riders and the dynamics of their crash, that in their own words allowed a deeper insight into the dynamics of crashes and the circumstances.
“These could not have been captured in a usual ‘tick box’ survey.”
Authors are riders
The authors say the fact that they are all motorcyclists s important as they are “aware of the dynamics of riding a motorcycle with the potential risks riders face”.
They say this helped them to analyse the responses better as they understood the issues riders face in traffic and out on the road.
“Particular focus most relevant to motorcycles included the use of protective equipment and assistance systems, in particular Advanced (anti-lock) Braking Systems (ABS),” they say.
It follows a 2016 study by UK motorcycle road safety researcher Dr Elaine Hardy into ABS-equipped bike crashes called “Effects of ABS in motorcycle crashes”.
Her study found that simple stupidity, irresponsibility and bad luck were often overlooked as causes of a motorcycle crash.
More segments of this latest report will be published and analysed by Motorbike Writer over the next few days so stay tuned.
Meanwhile, here is an infographic that outlines the survey respondents.
Authors:
- Elaine Hardy, Motorcycle Research Analyst, UK;
- Dimitri Margaritis, Research Associate, CERTH/HIT, Greece;
- James Ouellet, Hurt Report co-author, USA; and
- Martin Winkelbauer, Senior Researcher, KFV, Austria.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
NBC Sports Group and MotoGP™ partner on multi-year agreement
Four races will air on NBC in 2020, beginning on Sunday, May 3, at 1:30 p.m. ET with the Spanish Grand Prix from Circuito de Jerez. Additionally, NBC will air the Dutch TT from the TT Circuit Assen on Sunday, June 28, at 4:30 p.m. ET; the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, October 25, at 3 p.m. ET; and the season finale in the Comunitat Valenciana in Spain on Sunday, November 15, at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Navarro tops test Day 1, Roberts on the pace
The last three-day test before racing begins got underway in full daylight at Losail, with the intermediate class racing ahead of MotoGP™ and therefore needing different track conditions. And Navarro flew the flag for experience, as did Tom Lüthi (Liqui Moly Intact GP) in Jerez as the veterans start to show their colours. Vierge is another expected to be strong, with Bastianini the sophomore on point at the second test begins.
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
New Gear: Z1R Mill Gloves
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Source: RiderMagazine.com