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American Motorcyclist Association to field team for 2018 FIM World Junior Motocross Championship

Six riders to represent the United States at international motocross event PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce the six riders who will represent the United States at the 2018 FIM World Junior Motocross Championship, where the best young riders in the world compete on a fast and flowing track in Horsham, Australia, Aug. 24-26. The FIM World Junior Motocross Championship is for competitors between the ages of 11 and 17 years. Countries from around the world select their best young up-and-coming riders to compete in individual classes and team events. The event, at the Horsham…
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NINTH PLACE FOR DENNIS FOGGIA IN CATALUNYA_MOTO3

The young rookie of Sky Racing Team VR46, started from the 25th box of the grid, hits the Top10. Great race for Nicolò Bulega, involved in a crash when he was fighting for the winning.   Montmelo (Catalunya, Spain), June 17, 2018 - A Catalan GP with a bittersweet taste the one has just ended for the Sky Racing Team VR46 at Montmelo. Dennis Foggia, the rookie in the category, is the architect of a beautiful recovery and crosses the finishing line in ninth place. Forced into the pits, after an accident, Nicolò Bulega who was fighting for the victory.…
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EIGHTH PLACE FOR BAGNAIA IN CATALUNYA_MOTO2

The rider of the Sky Racing Team VR46 maintains the head of the Championship after a very difficult race at Montmelo. 17th Marini Luca. Montmelo (Catalunya, Spain), June 17, 2018 - A race more difficult than we expected for the riders of the Sky Racing Team VR46 the one that has just ended at Montmelo. Francesco Bagnaia, really consistent throughout the weekend, in the race, can not fight for the leading positions, due to a defective tire, and crosses the finishing line in eighth place. 17th Luca Marini, forced to give positions due to a vibration on the back of…
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Lorenzo on Top of the Podium at Catalan

Jorge Lorenzo hammers in another superb win at the Catalan GP at Montmeló. Andrea Dovizioso forced to retire after a crash   Two weeks after his Mugello triumph, Jorge Lorenzo today made it two in a row by winning the Catalan GP at the Montmeló circuit. The rider from Mallorca, who started from pole, moved into the lead of the race on lap 2 when he passed Marquez, and then firmly held onto that position right until the chequered flag, finishing over four seconds ahead of his Honda rival. It was an unfortunate race for Andrea Dovizioso, who also started…
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Isle of Man TT 2018

A packed trackside crowd were treated to one of the greatest races in the TT’s long illustrious history as Peter Hickman won a sensational PokerStars Senior TT race at the Isle of Man TT races, fuelled by Monster Energy, on Friday when he set a new outright lap record of 135.452mph on the final lap to defeat Dean Harrison by just two seconds. The pair featured on the cover of the Official TT Programme and the ‘H-Bomb’ feature only hinted at the spectacular race that was to unfold at the climax of this year’s TT meeting as lap, race and…
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MotoAmerica at Road America

Legions of race fans descended upon Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin June 1-3, for round 4 of the MotoAmerica road racing series. After a month-long sabbatical, riders and teams were eager to get back on the track and on the throttle. Reigning Superbike 1000 champ Toni Elias held a commanding lead in the points after the first three race rounds, but the challengers to his throne came stoked for battle. In Supersport 600 Valentin Debise returned to challenge class leader JD Beach in his first race weekend since a horrific crash at Daytona back in March. Junior Cup saw a full grid…
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Splendid 1-2 victory for the Ducati Team at Mugello

Splendid 1-2 victory for the Ducati Team at Mugello: Jorge Lorenzo dominates the Italian GP and Andrea Dovizioso finishes second to complete a day of triumph for the Italian manufacturer The Ducati Team pulled off a fantastic 1-2 win at the Autodromo del Mugello today, with its riders finishing first and second. Jorge Lorenzo, who got a perfect start from the front row, dominated the Italian Grand Prix from the first to the last lap, thus scoring his first win on a Ducati. Second place went to Andrea Dovizioso, who started from the third row. The Italian crossed the line…
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FOURTH PLACE FOR FRANCESCO BAGNAIA AT MUGELLO_S MOTO2

In front of the home crowd and on the special livery inspired by the Italian flag, Pecco defends his lead in the Championship. An excellent seventh place for Luca Marini. Scarperia (Italy), June 3, 2018 - Further evidence of strength for riders of the Sky Racing Team VR46, even today during the race at Mugello. After a good qualifying, both crossed the finishing line of the Home GP in the Top 10, respectively in the fourth and seventh position. Started from the fourth box of the grid, Pecco, despite the pain in his left arm, immediately reduced the gap from…
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DIFFICULT HOME GP FOR THE SKY RACING TEAM VR46 AT MUGELLO_ S MOTO3

On the special livery inspired by the Italian flag, Nicolò Bulega crosses the finishing line at 21st place. Forced to retire, due to technical problems, Dennis Foggia. Scarperia (Italy), June 3, 2018 - It was a more complicated Italian GP than we expected the one that just ended at Mugello for the riders of the Sky Racing Team VR46. Nicolò Bulega is 21st under the checkered flag, while Dennis Foggia is forced to retire during the seventh lap. After a good start, from the 16th box of the grid, Nicolò was able to reach the first group at the tenth…
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Jorge Lorenzo tenth and Andrea Dovizioso thirteenth on day 1 of Italian GP practice at Mugello. Big crash for Michele Pirro during FP2

A difficult Day 1 of free practice action for the Ducati Team in the Italian GP at the Mugello circuit in Tuscany today concluded with its three riders in tenth, eleventh and thirteenth place. At the end of the two sessions, Jorge Lorenzo was tenth with a time of 1’47.691 while team-mate and last year’s winner Andrea Dovizioso, third in the morning’s FP1 session, finished the day three places behind in thirteenth with a lap of 1’47.902. Ducati Test Team rider and wild-card for this event, Michele Pirro had a horrific crash during FP2. The Italian, second in FP1, lost…
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ELEVENTH PLACE FOR DENNIS FOGGIA AT THE END OF THE DAY1 AT MUGELLO

After a good start in FP1, the young rider of the Sky Racing Team VR46 reduces the distances in the second session. 18th Nicolò Bulega. Scarperia (Italy), June 1, 2018 – An hardworking Day1 for the riders of the Sky Racing Team VR46 at Mugello, which this week hosts the Oakley Italian Grand Prix. After the first day of free practices, Dennis Foggia is close to the Top10, in 11th position, while Nicolò Bulega hits the 18th place. Dennis, who did not race on the Tuscan circuit since the CIV, thanks to the work done in the last testing session…
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GREAT DEBUT FOR THE SKY RACING TEAM VR46 AT MUGELLO

Proof of strength in the first free practices for Bagnaia and Marini, both in the Top10. Scarperia (Italy), June 1, 2018 - Francesco Bagnaia and Luca Marini inaugurate the weekend of the Oakley Italian Grand Prix in the best possible way. Both protagonists in free practices, close the first day of setup respectively in the third and eighth place in the combined standings. Pecco, on the track after the productive testing session in Catalunya for defending his leadership in the Championship, immediately proves to be one of the most competitive rider of the moment and, with the 1.52.237 signed in…
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American Motorcyclist Association announces World, Junior, Women’s trophy teams to represent the United States in the 2018 FIM International Six Days Enduro

93rd ISDE scheduled for Nov. 12-17 in Vina Del Mar, Chile PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association today announced the 10 trophy team riders selected to represent the United States in the 2018 FIM International Six Days Enduro in Vina Del Mar, Chile, Nov. 12-17. The riders will compete as the U.S. World Trophy, Junior World Trophy and Women's World Trophy teams. "The U.S. World Trophy Team had a tough outing in 2017, because of an injury on the first day of competition, so we are looking forward to the opportunity to regain the championship the U.S. team won…
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Mees and Carlile Win Thrillers at AFT Harley-Davidson Sacramento Mile Presented by Cycle Gear

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 19, 2018) – The fabled history of the Harley-Davidson Sacramento Mile presented by Cycle Gear saw another outstanding entry added to its annals on Saturday night at Cal Expo Fairgrounds, with three of American Flat Track’s all-time greats taking center stage. Following an initial feeling-out stage in which a handful of AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines competitors made their presence felt at the front, defending Grand National Champion Jared Mees (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle Rogers Racing SDI Scout FTR750) and retiring legend Kenny Coolbeth Jr. (No. 2 Nila Racing, Columbia Avionics Indian Scout FTR750) broke…
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Tune-In Alert! 2018 Sacramento Mile on FansChoice.tv

Live Coverage of the 2018 Sacramento Mile on FansChoice.tv Saturday, May 19, beginning at 5 pm ET   DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 18, 2018) - The second Mile of the 2018 American Flat Track season is tomorrow, flat track fans, and if you can't catch the legendary Harley-Davidson Sacramento Mile presented by Cycle Gear in person at the Cal Expo venue, you can watch all the action live and as it happens on FansChoice.tv beginning at 5:00 pm ET. Mile racing is always fast and hugely unpredictable, with bar-to-bar action, drafting and 130-mph top speeds, so don't miss it! How…
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Ducati Team on the Podium at Imola with Melandri (3rd), Davies 4th After a Strong Comeback

The Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team on the podium at Imola with Melandri (3rd), Davies 4th after a strong comeback   The Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team took yet another podium at Imola (Italy), home of the fifth round of the 2018 WorldSBK Championship, with Marco Melandri 3rd in Race 1. The Italian, fourth during Superpole, got off to a strong start and fought in the chasing group early on, then pulled away thanks to a progressively better pace, taking his fourth podium of the year. Chaz Davies faced an uphill race as, after taking first row during Superpole, he…
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