Races and Competitions

Suzuki joined the rest of the MotoGP grid by formally revealing their 2015 livery for the GSXR-R.   The Japanese manufacturer is returning to the class after a three year hiatus with Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Vinales forming a potent rider lineup aboard what has looked to be a very promising package during the pre-season testing.   While the bike's livery is very similar to how it was painted during testing the primary change is that the team has confirmed that Ectar, Suzuki's in...

Aprilia has a new challenge: MotoGP. The Italian company, which boasts 54 world titles, returns to the premier class of motorcycling after an 11-year absence. The president of the Piaggio Group, Roberto Colannino, explained the decision to go MotoGP racing one year earlier than expected: “To challenge the Japanese giants, you need technology, innovation and, above all, invention. We are pioneering new paths, we want to give the customers what they dream of, going beyond the borders of the...

Five-time AMA Endurocross Champion Taddy Blazusiak has announced that he is stepping away from the series and will concentrate on other forms of competition in 2015. Here’s what the factory KTM rider had to say: “EnduroCross have given me so much—it’s made me who I am—so stepping away was a very hard thing to do. But I’ve achieved way more racing that series than I ever thought possible. I never imagined I would win one title let alone five in a row. Honestly, I wouldn’t change anything...

Yesterday, we posted this vintage photo of Grand Prix world champs Freddie Spencer and Kenny Roberts on our Facebook page with this simple question: “Anybody miss those days?” Turns out that more than a few of you do, and we received dozens of fun responses, many of which we’re sharing here. Add one of your own comments if you’d like. “Real Racers! Man vs. Machine vs. Track!!! No TC. No computers. No Nothing!!! Fast Freddie is the Man!!!”—Chris Florentino “(1983) No. 3 Freddie Spencer...

Let’s face it: On Sunday February 22, we all had tissues ready to wipe away tears if Troy Bayliss somehow managed to finish on the podium at Phillip Island, the opening round of the 2015 FIM Superbike World Championship. But it didn’t work out that way, unfortunately. Now, though, Bayliss has announced that he will be on the factory Ducati 1199 Panigale at the totally new and unknown Chang International Circuit in Thailand, for the March 22 second round of the Superbike World Championship....

IOMTT Press Release: Team ILR are delighted to announce that Paton Motorcycles have asked Ian Lougher to oversee the fortunes of their Lightweight (Supertwin) bike at the 2015 Isle of Man TT races under the banner of Paton/Team ILR. The machine in question is the Paton S1, which was homologated last year just in time for the TT when Olie Linsdell rode and grabbed a very creditable 6th place finish. With Linsdell a non-starter at this year’s TT, Paton approached the Team ILR manager with a...

Husqvarna Press Release: Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew DeLong put in an impressive ride at the second National Enduro of the 2015 season. Cold, rainy weather and slick sand made for a tough day of racing in Pelion, South Carolina, but that didn’t stop DeLong from overcoming and winning four of the six tests. “It was a good day. I felt like I rode awesome and was one of my best rides of my career. I ended up winning by almost a full minute,” explained DeLong.  “The track...

Redbull Press Release: Mat Rebeaud of Switzerland, Australian Harry Bink and Brody Wilson of the United States performed some modern-day Freestyle Motocross tricks as part of a high-flying warm-up for the 2015 Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour opener in Mexico City on Friday alongside the traditional “pole flyers” just outside Mexico City. The spectacular “Danza de los Voladores” ceremony consists of four airborne people spinning upside down around a 30-meter-high pole with their feet are...

MotoAmerica Press Release: MotoAmerica, the new home of AMA Superbike racing, is seeking volunteers who are dedicated to the safety of its competitors and want to be part of the action. So would you like to help organize and run the 2015 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship? MotoAmerica will provide training, camping options, guest and parking passes, plus lunch on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at each event. Positions are available at all nine rounds for track,...

KTM Press Release: KTM North America, Inc. is excited to announce the hiring of Greg Blackwell to fulfill the recently created role as Vice President of Parts, Garments & Accessories (PG&A). The need for the position came in late 2014 as the PG&A department experienced exponential growth in KTM’s PowerParts, PowerWear and SpareParts divisions; accounting for 20% of the brand’s success. The consumer demand for this department called for a qualified candidate to take the lead on all...