Beginning their partnership with Dorna Sports in 1999, BMW M have been on hand with 23 different models of safety car – the latest being the BMW M8 (F93) MotoGP™ Safety Car. Two BMW S 1000 RR superbikes – the same model Tom Sykes and Eugene Laverty compete with in WorldSBK – also make up the fleet as BMW M’s continued support doesn’t go unnoticed or unrecognised. Without the safety cars, MotoGP™ wouldn’t be able to go racing.
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Francesco Guidotti, Team Manager of Pramac Racing gave his thoughts, “It’s a new aspect of our world and we’ll make our best effort and dedication as we are used to do. We couldn’t stay away from this anymore, this new project intrigues and fascinates us.” adding “We totally trust in Davide’s performances, we’ll have fun!”
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But it’s more than just a Virtual Grand Prix at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto. The event is being held in aid of Two Wheels for Life’s – MotoGP™’s official charity – new campaign. The goal is raising funds for their vital work fighting coronavirus on two wheels – ensuring the delivery of test results, education and equipment to hard to reach communities to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and other dangerous diseases in sub-Saharan Africa.
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But it’s more than just a Virtual Grand Prix at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto. The event is being held in aid of Two Wheels for Life’s – MotoGP™’s official charity – new campaign. The goal is raising funds for their vital work fighting coronavirus on two wheels – ensuring the delivery of test results, education and equipment to hard to reach communities to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and other dangerous diseases in sub-Saharan Africa.
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News 28 Apr 2020
Section: Competition
Additional delay expected to be confirmed by Feld Motor Sports.
Image: Octopi Media.
Monster Energy Supercross is anticipated to recommence on 31 May, the latest reports have suggested as Feld Motor Sports gears up to resume the 2020 season.
The series has been on hold since Daytona’s 10th round in March, with plans to host the remaining seven rounds in Arizona continuing to evolve.
It was originally indicted that Supercross would take place in the fall following Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, however, it then became evident that Glendale could be the location for all seven rounds, with multiple rounds to be hosted per week from mid-May over a three-week period.
That targeted date has now been pushed back to the end of May – still behind closed doors – and, now, multiple locations including Houston and Las Vegas have been linked to holding the final races of the 17-round season if the favored Glendale option doesn’t eventuate.
Meanwhile, MX Sports Pro Racing’s Pro Motocross championship will now likely instead begin on 4 July and will complete all 11 rounds into October – those specific dates and locations still to be announced by organizers.
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Broadcast partners showing coverage of the event will include Sky Italy, Canal+ in France, DAZN (in Spain, Italy and DACHS), BT Sport in the UK, ServusTV in Austria and Germany, Viasat in Sweden, NBC in the USA, Fox Brazil and ESPN in Latin America, Motorsport TV Russia, Eurosport India, Fox Asia, Fox Australia, TEN, and SuperSport across Africa.
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“I enjoyed it very much,” said the nine-time World Champion, reflecting on his virtual debut. “It was good! I’m not very fast on the game because I am old. I grew up with the PlayStation after my mother gave me it, so I’ve played from when I was very young. But normally I play with cars. So, I’m not that competitive on MotoGP. I did some training the week before though and honestly, I enjoyed it so much. The top guys like Pecco and Maverick are so fast but I had good fun, especially my battle with Petrucci until the last corner. I was on the limit definitely; I was a little bit over the limit but we’re still friends.
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Queensland riders have been urged not to congregate around cafes when they stop for a takeaway coffee while out on a recreational ride from this Saturday.
Restrictions are being eased from Saturday (2 May 2020) to allow riders to travel 50km for leisure.
Cafe owners on popular motorcycle routes are encouraging riders to stop and grab a takeaway coffee or brekky roll, so long as they don’t congregate.
Mt Glorious Cafe owner Hugh Douglas plans to reopen for takeaways only on Saturday and Sunday to gauge support.
The cafe closed a few weeks ago after one “nasty” neighbour complained to police that riders were congregating.
“We will put up signs asking riders not to congregate,” Hugh says.
“But we are hoping we won’t get closed down again like last time.
“There was one nasty person who lives down the road who took photos of riders congregating outside and sent them to the police.
“We had a few visits from the police who told us we must not cause people to congregate.
“But it’s pretty hard for riders to go too far with a takeaway coffee on a bike.
“In the end, we had to close down. But with this new 50km rule we will reopen and try again.
“So long as riders stand 1.5m apart how is it any different from people lining up to get into Bunnings?”
From Saturday 2 May, Queenslanders can ride for recreation up to 50km radius from their home, but not across any borders
Riders are advised that social distancing still applies which means no congregating at stops.
They must also ride in ones or twos or with several members of the same household.
You can also ride for compassionate reasons to visit a relative or close friend. No distance form home is stipulated.
Police have been ordered to use “compassion”, so make sure your reason for riding is legitimate.
The Health Minister’s office says pillions would not be allowed because they couldn’t keep 1.5m distance.
However, we would find it difficult to believe anyone could be fined for having a partner, or a member of their close family or household as a pillion.
State Disaster Co-ordinator Steve Gollschewski says police will “assist people to understand the new rules but will still enforce flagrant breaches”.
“Police will be understanding but this isn’t an invitation for people to undo everyone’s hard work,” he says.
We saw Sydney beaches opened up last week only to be quickly closed again when they became crowded.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
