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Lawrence blasts ‘brainless’ Mosiman after another run-in
Antics continue between 250SX East rivals in Salt Lake City 1 main event.
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Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence has blasted 250SX East rival Michael Mosiman after another run-in at Salt Lake City 1, labelling the TLD Red Bull GasGas rider as ‘brainless’ post-race.
Lawrence, 17, made a late move for second in the closing minutes of the main event on Saturday night, with Mosiman attempting to counter almost immediately.
That attack came at the displeasure of Lawrence, who signaled his frustrations over the finish on that same lap and later voiced his opinion on the matter with 21-year-old Mosiman as tensions continue to escalate between the pair.
While Lawrence continued his charge toward the front and only just fell short of the victory, which instead belonged to Jo Shimoda (Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki), Mosiman faded to a distant fourth despite recording the quickest lap of the race.
“Now you understand what type of rider he is,” Lawrence said. “I passed him clean and in that next turn he kind of came and felt like was going to t-bone me. Luckily I committed, so over the finish-line, I showed him that he was number one and left it at that.
“Now you guys understand why I took him out at Houston. If you don’t bump him and make sure you get a gap on him, he goes for your front wheel – he’s just that type of dumb rider.
“As you seen, I passed him clean, didn’t do anything dirty and he goes straight for the almost t-bone, could have ended my night and, even worse, both of our night and I could have been injured. It shows how brainless he is and I just had to show he’s the number one rider of that list, so yeah.”
It’s not the first time Lawrence and Mosiman have made headlines or contact on-track, with Lawrence taking Mosiman down at Houston 3, before the latter retaliated in their heat race at Indianapolis.
Source: MotoOnline.com.au
Hurricane Acosta arrives in Jerez
One bit of good news for the grid is that Acosta hasn’t actually been the fastest so far. His speed is undoubtedly impressive and even more so for a rookie, but it’s race day where the Spaniard has done his shining. He’s won from pitlane but on Saturday, he’s not made it onto the front two rows of the grid yet. So tactics, racecraft and, sometimes, the pure luck of the draw are what the rest of the grid will likely need to defeat him, and there are a good few contenders waiting in the wings to do just that.
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Advantage Gardner and Fernandez as Lowes looks to fight back
His teammate Remy Gardner, meanwhile, is also making consistency look easy. A late lunge on Joe Roberts (Italtrans Racing Team) on the Algarve secured him his third podium from three, and although none have yet been a win, that makes him the Championship leader. Can he make that extra step and stamp some authority on Jerez as Lowes comes out the blocks maybe a little more cautiously? Or is the Aussie’s game plan, far from the win or bin of old, just about raking in those points? There’s a final corner at Jerez made for the kind of move Gardner pulled off on Roberts just last race.
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Stopping Quartararo: the contenders get ready for Jerez
Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) is a man on a mission. After not even starting the season with a podium, the Frenchman regrouped and refocused for round two, taking a resounding victory in the Doha GP before in Portimão we saw more of the same. And the same was not simply the fastest man on Sunday, but also a tactical masterclass in when and where to attack, and whom, before deciding where to pull that final pin. His two wins rocket El Diablo to the top of the standings and very much make him the man to beat. The next track on the calendar is one at which he dominated twice last year too, and although it was in the heat of July, that makes good reading for him. So who’s going to stop Quartararo’s roll?
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Back in action! MotoE™ returns to Jerez for Round 1
Eric Granado (One Energy Racing) arrives as the fastest rider in testing, the Brazilian leaving it late to pip Dominique Aegerter (Dynavolt Intact GP) to the top on the final day and set a new – although unofficial – lap record. It was just 0.041 between the two, however, and Aegerter dominated the race simulation… but Granado was one who dropped back and didn’t push. Last year, it was similarly split: Granado won the first race of the season at Jerez, and Aegerter the second as the Cup started the year with two rounds in Andalucia. This time, there’s one top step at the Spanish GP… so who’s going to be on it?
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Thrilling Sunday sees battles ignite in Estoril
The HETC first outing was a stunning, action-packed encounter which saw drama from the start. Starting from pole, Alvaro Carpe (MT-Foundation 77) got a great start to the race, but it was Casey O’Gorman (Cuna de Campeones) who led into Turn 1. The Irishman’s lead only lasted until Turn 4, where he slid out of contention before remounting. The race continued and there was a battle between Roberto Garcia (Avatel – Cardoso Racing), Phillip Tonn (Liqui Moly Intact SIC Racing Team) and Alberto Ferrandez (MT-Foundation 77), before Tonn crashed at Turn 9, taking out Garcia and Ferrandez. This allowed the likes of Carpe and Australian Jacob Roulstone to come through to the front. Carpe was leading on the last lap but crashed at Turn 7, leaving Roulstone to charge home for a first victory, beating Adrian Cruces (Cuna de Campeones) and Joel Esteban Ruiz (IGAX Team).
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
The UK press are going to be getting their first taste of the all-new ZX-10R and ZX-10RR later this week at the official launch!…
The UK press are going to be getting their first taste of the all-new ZX-10R and ZX-10RR later this week at the official launch!
Make sure you stay tuned to our channels as we’ll be bringing you all of the behind-the-scenes action
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Fancy having a crack on a racing sidecar? Here’s your chance…
Annandale-Leichhardt MCC to host sidecar training day
The Annandale-Leichhardt Motorcycle Club will be running a sidecar coaching day, giving riders an opportunity to come along and have a swing on a sidecar.
The coaching day will be held Sunday May 23, with the day kicking off from 8:30am with sign on at the Pheasant Wood Circuit, where the gates will open at 7:30am.
The coaching day costs $120 and all you need to bring if yourself, a helmet and adequate protective clothing, with some protective gear available.
The day runs from 9:00am to 5:00pm, with raffles and souvenirs run and available on the day. A canteen will also be run, with food and drink available at your own cost.
For more information you can call Kevin: 0413 296 463, or Darryl: 0409 993 786, or check out the Annandale-Leichhardt Motorcycle Club Facebook page (link).
Annandale-Leichhardt MCC Sidecar Coaching Day
Sunday May 23, 2021
Pheasant Wood Circuit
8 Prairie Oak Road
Marulan, 2579
Price: $120
Source: MCNews.com.au
Roulstone claims ETC win | Voight P12 at FIM CEV Estoril opener
2021 FIM CEV Repsol – Circuito do Estoril
Round 1
The weekend saw the FIM CEV Repsol kick off 2021 at Circuito do Estoril for Round 1, with five races across three classes seeing a multitude of winners, including Australian Jacob Roulstone in the ETC.
All five races were final lap fights, as Daniel Holgado (Aspar Junior Team) took a career-first win in the FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship. Australians Harrison Voight and Billy Van Eerde raced to P12 and P21 respectively.
In the Moto2 European Championship, the battle raged between Fermin Aldeguer (Boscoscuro Talent Team-Ciatti) and teammate Alonso Lopez, with Aldeguer taking both wins on the last lap.
Both Hawkers European Talent Cup (ETC) races went to first-time winners; Australian Jacob Roulstone (Leopard Impala Junior Team) winning Race 1, and David Garcia (Finetwork Hawkers Junior Team) taking out Race 2. In all, close racing setting the tone for the year ahead.
Moto3
The FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship battle was fierce with seven riders going into the final lap with a chance of victory. Having been leading for most of the race, Daniel Holgado gave GASGAS a first win in the class by resisting pressure from David Salvador (TM Factory Racing Team).
Both riders showcased strong pace throughout the race and demonstrated themselves worthy of Championship contention. One of the major stories of the day was that David Alonso (Aspar Junior Team) joined the podium from 12th on the grid on his Moto3 debut, one of the most impressive rides of Sunday.
Starting from pole, rookie Ivan Ortola (Team MTA) finished in eighth. The Championship standings read the same results as the race, with Holgado heading Salvador and Alonso. Harrison Voight finished 12th, collecting four-points, while Billy Van Eerde had a hard weekend racing to 21st.
Fellow Australian Joel Kelso had qualified in sixth for the main race, however crashed out on lap eight while competing in the top ten.
Daniel Holgado – P1
“I am very happy with this victory; it is a joy to end with victory a weekend in which we have worked so hard with the team. It has been impressive from start to finish. We have done a great job with the set-up of the bike and I can only thank my technical team, because without them it would not have been possible, and my family, for all the support.”
David Alonso – P3
“I didn’t expect to get on the podium in my first Moto3 race. We knew that it was not going to be easy and in qualifying it did not go well for us, but we were able to solve the problems in the warm-up session. Lap by lap, with good rhythm, I was able to reduce the distance with the leading group until I caught up with them and placed myself second. I suffered a lot, on the last lap I was very tired and with worn tyres, but I am very satisfied.”
Harrison Voight – P12
“Wow what a great way to wrap up the weekend. Literally couldn’t of asked for a better weekend. I thought I was doing not too bad in the race. Trying to maintain 45s the whole time while in 10th position alone, by six laps to go I really struggled with the tyres. Having zero grip in the front and rear to eventually getting passed by two riders on the last lap who caught up to me… Slightly disappointed knowing there could of been the chance of top10. Thanks to everyone who makes this possible and also SIC58 Squadra Corse for a great first round.”
Billy Van Eerde – P21
“Today was a difficult day. I knew it would be hard after yesterday’s QP. Start of the race was not so bad but I made a crucial mistake and lost the group for the points. I want to thank the whole team for all the work and support throughout the weekend. Reset and be ready for Valencia!”
Moto3 Results
Source: MCNews.com.au