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Ducati Team on the starting-blocks for opening round of 2018 MotoGP World Championship in Qatar

After three pre-season testing sessions in Malaysia, Thailand and ten days ago in Qatar, the Ducati Team is now arriving in the Gulf state again for the first round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship, which takes place on Sunday at the Losail International Circuit on the outskirts of Doha. Coming off the back of an extraordinary year in which he won six races and finished runner-up, Andrea Dovizioso begins his sixth successive season with the colors of the Borgo Panigale squad, becoming one of the ‘longest-lasting’ riders in the Italian manufacturer’s MotoGP history. 2018 will be Andrea’s eleventh consecutive…
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POSITIVE BALANCE FOR THE LAST IRTA TEST IN JEREZ. THE SKY RACING TEAM VR46 IS READY FOR QATAR GP

The 2018 pre-season ended in Andalusia. Bagnaia and Marini close to the fastest in Moto2 and are ready for their debut in Doha. At work also Bulega and Foggia in Moto3 for reducing the distances from the Top guys. Jerez de la Frontera, March 8, 2018 - Just one week to the start of the new season on the Doha track in Qatar, the pre-season season ends for the Sky Racing Team VR46 in Jerez de la Frontera. Checkered flag on the last official IRTA test of the 2018 with Bagnaia and Marini, both close to the most competitive in the…
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2018 Daytona 200 Marks 77th Running of the Event

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The 77th running of the iconic American Motorcyclist Association-sanctioned Daytona 200 road race at Daytona International Speedway on March 17 will feature intense competition on the track, as well as a fan walk and autograph session before racing gets underway. First run in 1937 on a makeshift 4.2-mile road/beach circuit, the Daytona 200 has evolved into a 200-mile, 57-lap bar-banging battle between professional and amateur road racers. "These riders will be navigating the twists, turns and steep banking of Daytona International Speedway's 3.51-mile road course, reaching speeds of up to 180 mph," said AMA Track Racing Manager…
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2018 Official MotoGP Testing in Qatar gets Underway with Andrea Dovizioso Second and Jorge Lorenzo Fifth after Day 1 at the Losail Circuit

The first day of testing at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar came to an end at 9 pm this evening (19.00 CET). The MotoGP riders took to the track at 1 pm for a single session of eight hours, which finished under the floodlights that will also illuminate the circuit on the outskirts of Doha on Sunday 18th March for the opening round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship. Both Ducati Team riders made the most of today’s session to carry out back-to-back tests with the different aerodynamic configurations at their disposal and to test some new parts on…
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THE WORK CONTINUES FOR THE SKY RACING TEAM VR46 IN VALENCIA

Due to weather conditions, the last day of testing has been canceled. Valencia - February 27, 2018 – Ended before the scheduled date for the second testing session of 2018 for the Sky Racing Team VR46. After a very busy Day1, Pecco Bagnaia, Luca Marini, Nicolò Bulega and Dennis Foggia were forced into the garage due to the weather conditions and the low temperatures. In Moto2, positive feedbacks from Bagnaia and Marini at work to test the new material from Kalex and Ohlins. Satisfied with the progress made between the morning and afternoon session, both have been close to the strongest…
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American Flat Track Moves to Weekend Programming as part of New Multi-Year TV Broadcast Deal with NBCSN

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 27, 2018) – American Flat Track, the world’s fastest growing motorcycle sport, is proud to announce a multi-year renewal with NBCSN and a move to highly-coveted, weekend afternoon programming slots within two weeks of each event. AFT posted strong viewership numbers in its inaugural season on NBCSN and reached nearly two million viewers last year. With a weekly programming schedule, the sport gathered a loyal fanbase that tuned in to NBCSN’s primetime motorsports block every Thursday night. This season, AFT’s one-hour, tape-delayed telecasts will premiere on weekend afternoons on NBCSN, often directly following or preceding the…
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Stunning Double by Melandri in Race 2 at Phillip Island; Unlucky Race for Davies, Crashed out while in First Position

Stunning Double by Melandri in Race 2 at Phillip Island; Unlucky Race for Davies, Crashed out while in first Position After taking the opening race of the 2018 WorldSBK Championship yesterday, the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team did the double at Phillip Island (Australia) with Marco Melandri. The race itself went down to the wire and was decided by only 0.021 seconds. It's Melandri's 22nd win in WorldSBK, which makes him the most successful Italian in the production-based series. Chaz Davies, on the other hand, rode a strong yet unlucky race, and was forced to retire after crashing during lap 12…
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Melandri wins Race 1 at Phillip Island, Davies is Third

A day to remember for the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team: Melandri wins Race 1 at Phillip Island, Davies is third The Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team enjoyed a memorable performance at Phillip Island (Australia), home of the first round of the 2018 WorldSBK Championship. Marco Melandri took an extraordinary victory in Race 1, his second with Ducati and first on the Australian track, and Chaz Davies put together a strong comeback to finish in third position.   Starting from third and fifth position, Melandri and Davies fought respectively in the first and second group early on. As the race…
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Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Forkner Wins And Moves Into Second Overall

Tampa, Fla. (February 25, 2018) – Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Austin Forkner rode to an impressive first-career victory in Supercross’ return to Raymond James Stadium, moving into second overall and just five points behind the leader. Teammate Martin Davalos bounced back from a tough season opener to finish fifth. The second round of the Eastern Regional 250SX championship brought the racers to the West Coast of Florida for the first time in nearly 20 years. Forkner was able to race to his full potential after getting a start up front and passing for the lead just after the first…
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Melandri 6th and Davies 9th in Friday’s practice sessions at Phillip Island: the first race of 2018 awaits the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

The Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team resumed action on track today at Phillip Island (Australia) for the first free-practice sessions of the 2018 WorldSBK Championship. With a new format, which translates into three 40-minute sessions, the riders practiced in the wet early on, but then took advantage of improving weather conditions. Marco Melandri and Chaz Davies finished respectively in 6th and 9th position in the combined rankings, both gaining direct access to Superpole 2. In particular, Melandri worked with positive feedback on the weight distribution on his Panigale R to improve stability on the main straight, posting a 1:30.973 in…
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Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki Crew Ready for Tampa Debut

Corona, Calif. (February 21, 2018) – For the first time in almost 20 years, Monster Energy Supercross will drop the gate inside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with Austin Forkner and Martin Davalos ready to bounce back from a tough opening weekend of the Eastern Regional 250SX championship. Tampa will provide its usual hot temperatures, which won’t bother either rider who train in similar conditions in the south. In only his second season racing supercross, Forkner’s drive to be on the top step of the podium was apparent as he came through the pack on Saturday night. He’s eyeing…
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American Flat Track and Cycle Gear Continue Partnership for 2018 Season

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 21, 2018) – American Flat Track (AFT) is proud to confirm that Cycle Gear has renewed its commitment to serve as a proud sponsor of the world's preeminent dirt track championship in 2018.   As America’s largest retailer of motorcycle parts and apparel with over 130 stores in 35 states, Cycle Gear and its staff of knowledgeable professionals are ideally positioned to spread the word of the new golden age of flat track racing to motorcyclists all across the nation. As part of that effort, Cycle Gear will provide fans with a means of purchasing race…
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Robbie “Bugs” Pearson to run Indian Scout FTR750 for 2018 American Flat Track Season

MINNEAPOLIS (February 21, 2018) – Robbie “Bugs” Pearson has joined forces with former GNC Crew Chief and Tuner Rick Canode of RJ Performance – making the privateer the latest to turn to Indian Motorcycle Racing’s Championship-winning Scout FTR750. The FTR750 captured the attention of privateers last season, as Indian Motorcycle Racing won the 2017 American Flat Track Manufacturer’s Championship and saw its factory Wrecking Crew sweep the 2017 standings.   Pearson will pilot the RJ Performance Indian Scout FTR750 at most rounds this season, beginning with the season opener, the Daytona TT on March 15. Pearson has been a professional…
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Kyle Martinez named 2018 AMA Ice Racer of the Year

Dominic Huey receives Youth award; Bryan Bigelow nets Vet Senior honor   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Kyle Martinez of Marlette, Mich., was named the 2018 AMA Ice Racer of the Year for his performance in the 2018 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship, held Feb. 2-4 in Cadillac, Mich. Dominic Huey, of Howell, Mich., is the 2018 AMA Youth Ice Racer of the Year. And Bryan Bigelow, of Omer, Mich., is the 2018 AMA Vet Senior Ice Racer of the Year. Martinez, 17, won the 451 Open class. "I was speechless when I realized I won the award. It was a great…
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THE SKY RACING TEAM VR46 ACHIEVES ITS MOST IMPORTANT GOAL

IT IS OFFICIAL THE DEBUT OF FRANCESCO BAGNAIA IN MOTOGP: NEXT SEASON HE WILL BE ON THE DUCATI OF THE PRAMAC RACING TEAM FIVE YEARS SINCE THE BIRTH OF THE SKY-VR46 PROJECT, FOR THE FIRST TIME, A YOUNG ITALIAN RIDER GROWN IN THE TEAM ARRIVES IN MOTOGP Milan, February 21, 2018 - The Sky Racing Team VR46 has hit its most important goal of identifying the young Italian riders, making them grow and helping them to become the champions of the future. In fact, it is now official the debut of Francesco Bagnaia in MotoGP in 2019. From next season the young…
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American Flat Track Announces Multi-Year Agreement with E3 as Official Spark Plug

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 20, 2018) - American Flat Track (AFT) proudly announces a multi-year agreement with E3 Spark Plug that will see the brand continue as the series’ Official Spark Plug for the 2018 and 2019 racing seasons. The new agreement comes on the heels of a successful inaugural season of support in 2017. E3 has developed a race-proven product courtesy of its patented DiamondFIRE Technology, which focuses on improving the ignition cycles of the air-fuel mixture inside the engine’s combustion chamber. This approach results in a more complete, cleaner burn, reducing engine emissions while enhancing performance. That performance…
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