It’s a two-wheeled fight up a slippery slope in the scuffle for gold at X Games Aspen 2019
Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com
The refreshed KRT WorldSBK line-up of Jonathan Rea and Leon Haslam will restart their 2019 campaigns with a two-day test at Jerez, on Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th of January.
Guim Roda, KRT Team Manager
“This Jerez test is a warm-up session to start checking details of things we finished working on last year. The riders have been working hard this winter with their training programmes and now the idea is put it all together and see were we are. Another good point about this Jerez test is that many teams will be there, so everybody will be able to take notes and make final adjustments to be ready for the first race weekend in Australia.”
After a long winter break since the most recent test outing at the same Jerez venue last November, four-time WorldSBK champion Rea and current BSB champion Haslam are keen to begin the process of making their final preparations for the first round of the 2019 championship, to be held in mid-February in Australia.
Jonathan Rea
“I am excited to see my team and all the guys. I had a training camp last week in Barcelona and I saw quite a few of them but this will be the first time we will get together as a group. Hopefully we can pick up where we left off at the last test. It has been a long, long winter but I arrive feeling refreshed and recharged after a lot of time at home. We expect some new material in preparation to build our base package at the start of the year. The tests at the end of last year were all about trying out different items and now we can put them all together and begin performance testing. I am excited because we were fast in Jerez in November, so I hope we can have some good weather this time.”
After two successful post-season tests at Motorland Aragon and Jerez last year, the entire KRT squad will now concentrate their efforts on making final choices of components and overall machine set-up. With Jerez also returning to the WorldSBK championship race calendar in 2019, the forthcoming track outing at the 4.423 km long circuit in Andalusia will be of great value in its own right.
As well as a new-look riding line-up the most recent Ninja ZX-10RR features a higher-revving stock engine than the 2018 version, achieved in part by the use of finger follower valve technology.
Leon Haslam
“It has been a short winter for me because I got some surgical screws taken out of my ankle. I have done a two-week training camp out in Barcelona, riding Supermoto, flat track and doing numerous other things. The weather has been kind to us. I just want to get back going again on track at Jerez. These tests will be important for me and the more laps the better. Getting used to the bike and how to use it in terms of riding style and electronics, is the key. But also we will get to explore a few more points on the bike, which we have not done at previous tests. The weather looks good for the days on track and all our opposition is going to be there, so it is a key point to see where we are and where we have to improve.”
After the Jerez tests are completed the KRT team and some of their rivals will swiftly relocate to the Portimao circuit on the Algarve, for two more days of testing on the 27th and the 28th of January.
Source: MCNews.com.au
Yamaha Motor Australia has issued two recalls for their R3 and a recall for their MT-03 (above) for issues such as radiator leaks and gear shift problems.
In the radiator recall, some 4408 YZF-R3A bikes made from 2015-2018 have “insufficient hose material curing at manufacturing” that may lead to cracking in the radiator coolant hose.
The official notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, says the cracking may result in coolant leakage.
“This increases the risk of accident and may cause serious injury to the rider and other road users,” it says.
Click here for the Vehicle Identification Numbers of affected bikes.
The gear-shift recall affects 2380 YZF-R3A (2015-16) and 534 MT-03LA (2016) bikes.
“Due to a defective shift mechanism torsion spring, riders may not be able to select the desired gear,” the notice says.
Even though manufacturers and importers contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.
If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.
To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:
• USA
• Canada
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
Youthful talent confirms switch to Dunlop tyres ahead of new season.
Image: Russell Colvin.
Ted Collins will continue to race aboard BMW Motorrad machinery with Next Gen Motorsports in the 2019 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK), the youthful talent has confirmed.
Collins embarked on his first outing of the year at Wakefield Park in New South Wales on Monday, sampling Dunlop tyres for the first time aboard his practice-spec BMW premier class machine, sparking increased confidence within the 2017 Supersport champion.
“We were at Wakefield yesterday for the first day of testing on Dunlop tyres, it was a really positive day for us with the Next Gen Motorsports team,” Collins explained to CycleOnline.com.au. “I tested out the Dunlops and I felt pretty comfortable on them – I was actually on my practice bike that I own, and straightaway I was able to get down to PB lap-times.
“So that was a confidence booster going into the season still with the Next Gen Motorsports team. I’ve built up a pretty good relationship over the last nearly four years racing for them. Last year they offered me a deal that no one else could offer in the paddock, but unfortunately there’s not much money it the team or myself, so we’ll be doing it a bit tougher this year.
“Everyone in the team and myself still have the same goal – to be the best we can and be up the front. As far as the Asia thing goes, I definitely won’t be involved in that – I’ll just be racing ASBK.”
With his rookie season behind him, earning a career-best result of fourth at Phillip Island’s finale, the number 29 is anticipating a strong start to his campaign as he intends to build on the base he formed in the closing stages of 2018.
“I’d put the start of the 2018 season down as a disaster,” he added. “I struggled to get my head around the superbike in general and I guess a little bit in myself – it was tough going from being at the front of Supersport and winning the title, then all of a sudden fighting to be in the top 15.
“Coming into the garage and seeing my name that far down was pretty hard. It wasn’t until midway through the season that I changed my mentality – from then onwards, I had massive improvements. Coming into the season, I know I’ll be in a much better position than last year having a stronger base to work off.”
The Next Gen Motorsports team is understood to be fielding Glenn Allerton again for 2019, with the three-time ASBK champion intending to contest the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) with the BMW squad.
Source: CycleOnline.com.au
Youthful talent to contest Junior category in world championship.
Image: Supplied.
Australian Wil Ruprecht will contest the Junior category of the 2019 FIM Maxxis EnduroGP World Championship after signing a deal with Johansson MPE Yamaha EnduroGP Team.
Ruprecht made a guest appearance with the outfit at the German stop of the series in 2018, scoring a stunning victory on day one to make his presence known on the world stage.
Following his performance, the youthful talent made his intentions clear of entering the world championship full-time, ultimately securing a seat with the Yamaha Motor Scandinavia-backed squad, where he’ll be joined by EnduroGP regular Eero Remes.
In the Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC), Ruprecht scored an Junior title in 2016 before earning top honours again in E1 in 2017 with Active8 Yamalube Yamaha, while his 2018 campaign in E2 was hindered after missing the first two round, winding up seventh overall. The opening round of EnduroGP is scheduled for 22-24 March in Germany.
Source: MotoOnline.com.au
Oceania title to be fought out between four categories at Phillip Island event.
Image: Supplied.
The FIM Oceania Historic Road Race Cup will feature an updated format at this weekend’s International Island Classic, offering greater opportunity for riders and more spirited competition between the nations.
The title will now be fought out across four classes: 350cc Forgotten Era, 500cc Forgotten Era, Unlimited Forgotten Era and 500cc New Era. Forgotten Era bikes were built between 1973 and 1982, and New Era from 1983 to 1990.
The maximum number of riders that can qualify will be three from each country in each class. Upon completion of the qualifying sessions the closest lap times will be matched between three NZ and three Australian riders for each class.
“The new format of the competition gives the club racer the chance to compete for their country and really creates a competition of true parity.” Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit director Fergus Cameron. “And let’s face it – Australia and New Zealand love a friendly competition.
“There’ll be six spots in each class available via our 2019 qualification method, three for Aussies and three for New Zealand. Spots won’t necessarily go to the rider who sets the fastest time, but the group of riders that set final qualifying times in the closest proximity to another.”
The New Zealand and Australian teams will be announced Friday evening and all points accumulated by each team member over racing on Saturday and Sunday will be tallied to make the final team score.
It was revealed last week at the prestigious historic event will broadcast live racing internationally across a number of platforms, while locally it will feature on SBS’s Speed Week and Fox Sports in a delayed telecast. For more information, visit www.islandclassic.com.au.
Source: CycleOnline.com.au
Phillip Island will welcome the 2019 International Island Classic over the January 25-27 weekend, with not just the International Challenge, but also the epic Trans-Tasman battle for the FIM Oceanic Historic Road Race Cup.
The format has been revamped by organisers from FIM Oceania and the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit for 2019, designed to create greater parity, more opportunity for all class riders, and a tougher spirit of competition between the nations.
The title will now be fought out across four classes: 350cc Forgotten Era, 500cc Forgotten Era, Unlimited Forgotten Era and 500cc New Era. Forgotten Era bikes were built between 1973 and 1982, and New Era from 1983 to 1990.
The maximum number of riders that can qualify will be three from each country in each class. Upon completion of the qualifying sessions the closest lap times will be matched between three NZ and three Australian riders for each class.
“The new format of the competition gives the club racer the chance to compete for their country and really creates a competition of true parity. And let’s face it – Australia and New Zealand love a friendly competition. There’ll be six spots in each class available via our 2019 qualification method, three for Aussies and three for New Zealand. Spots won’t necessarily go to the rider who sets the fastest time, but the group of riders that set final qualifying times in the closest proximity to another.”
The New Zealand and Australian teams will be announced Friday evening and all points accumulated by each team member over racing on Saturday and Sunday will be tallied to make the final team score.
‘’FIM Oceania is very excited to be holding the FIM Oceanic Historic Road Race Cup at the International Island Classic. This is a world class event and brings together a wide range of amazing bikes and riders from around the world. The battle between the Aussies and Kiwis will be closer than ever this year. It will be handlebar to handlebar and racing not to be missed.’’
The 26th International Island Classic, presented by Visit Phillip Island, is the perfect Australia Day getaway without breaking the bank. A three-day adult ticket for the January 25-27 event, is just $82 purchased in advance, and free for children 15 and under (accompanied by a full-paying adult). You can camp at the circuit for four nights for just over $20 per night (with kids once again free) which is a bargain in anyone’s language.
Add it up and you can have a four-day weekend away, with four nights of on-circuit camping, and three days entry to one of the world’s great historic bike meets for the grand total of just $164* per adult and you can bring your kids for free!
Tickets for the largest historic bike meet in the Southern Hemisphere, the 26th International Island Classic, presented by Visit Phillip Island on January 25-27, are available on islandclassic.com.au or at the gate.
*All prices quoted are advance tickets which end midday Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Buy advance and save. Gate ticket prices are additional.
25th – 27th January 2019
| Friday 25th January 2019 | |||
| 9:00 am | Start | ||
| Q1 | Pre-War, 125 Post Classic & Forgotten Era, 250 Post Classic & Classic | 15 min | |
| Q2 | 250 Forgotten Era, 125 New Era & Shannons Insurance 350 Classic | 15 min | |
| Q3 | 500 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Post Classic | 15 min | |
| Q4 | Unlimited Forgotten Era – Odds | 15 min | |
| Q5 | Unlimited Forgotten Era – Evens | 15 min | |
| Q6 | Shannons Insurance 500 Post Classic | 15 min | |
| Q7 | Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 750 | 15 min | |
| Q8 | 350 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Classic | 15 min | |
| Q9 | Shannons Insurance 500 Classic & 350 Post Classic | 15 min | |
| Q10 | International Challenge – Slowest 50% | 8 min | |
| Q11 | International Challenge – Fastest 50% | 8 min | |
| Q12 | 250 New Era & 250 New Era Production | 15 min | |
| Q13 | Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 1300 | 15 min | |
| Q14 | 500 New Era | 15 min | |
| E1* | Pre-War, 125 Post Classic & Forgotten Era, 250 Post Classic & Classic | 4 Laps | |
| E2* | 250 Forgotten Era, 125 New Era & Shannons Insurance 350 Classic | 4 Laps | |
| E3* | 500 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Post Classic | 4 Laps | |
| E4* | Unlimited Forgotten Era – Premier | 4 Laps | |
| E5* | Unlimited Forgotten Era – Minor | 4 Laps | |
| Q15 | International Challenge – Slowest 50% | 8 min | |
| Q16 | International Challenge – Fastest 50% | 8 min | |
| E6* | Shannons Insurance 500 Post Classic | 4 Laps | |
| E7* | Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 750 | 4 Laps | |
| 5:00 pm | Finish | ||
| * Points awarded toward the Phil Irving Perpetual trophy | |||
| Saturday 26th January 2019 | |||
| 9:00 am | Start | ||
| E8* | 350 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Classic | 4 Laps | |
| E9* | Shannons Insurance 500 Classic & 350 Post Classic | 4 Laps | |
| E10* | 250 New Era & 250 New Era Production | 4 Laps | |
| E11* | Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 1300 | 4 Laps | |
| E12* | 500 New Era | 4 Laps | |
| E13* | Pre-War, 125 Post Classic & Forgotten Era, 250 Post Classic & Classic | 5 Laps | |
| E14* | 250 Forgotten Era, 125 New Era & Shannon’s Insurance 350 Classic | 5 Laps | |
| E15* | 500 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Post Classic | 5 Laps | |
| E16* | Unlimited Forgotten Era – Premier | 5 Laps | |
| E17* | Unlimited Forgotten Era – Minor | 5 Laps | |
| D1 | Demonstration Lap | 2 Laps | |
| E18 | International Challenge | 6 Laps | |
| E19* | Shannons Insurance 500 Post Classic | 5 Laps | |
| E20* | Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 750 | 5 Laps | |
| E21* | 350 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Classic | 5 Laps | |
| E22* | Shannons Insurance 500 Classic & 350 Post Classic | 5 Laps | |
| E23* | 250 New Era & 250 New Era Production | 5 Laps | |
| E24* | Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 1300 | 5 Laps | |
| E25* | 500 New Era | 5 Laps | |
| D2 | Demonstration Lap | 2 Laps | |
| E26 | International Challenge | 6 Laps | |
| E27* | Pre-War, 125 Post Classic & Forgotten Era, 250 Post Classic & Classic | 4 Laps | |
| E28* | 250 Forgotten Era, 125 New Era & Shannons Insurance 350 Classic | 4 Laps | |
| E29* | 500 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Post Classic | 4 Laps | |
| E30* | Unlimited Forgotten Era – Premier | 4 Laps | |
| 5.00pm | Finish | ||
| * Points awarded toward the Phil Irving Perpetual trophy | |||
| Sunday 27th January 2019 | |||
| 9:00 am | Start | ||
| E31* | Unlimited Forgotten Era – Minor | 4 Laps | |
| E32* | Shannons Insurance 500 Post Classic | 4 Laps | |
| E33* | Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 750 | 4 Laps | |
| E34* | 350 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Classic | 4 Laps | |
| E35* | Shannons Insurance 500 Classic & 350 Post Classic | 4 Laps | |
| E36* | 250 New Era & 250 New Era Production | 4 Laps | |
| E37* | Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 1300 | 4 Laps | |
| E38* | 500 New Era | 4 Laps | |
| D3 | Demonstration | 2 Laps | |
| E39 | International Challenge | 6 Laps | |
| E40* | Pre-War, 125 Post Classic & Forgotten Era, 250 Post Classic & Classic | 5 Laps | |
| E41* | 250 Forgotten Era, 125 New Era & Shannon’s Insurance 350 Classic | 5 Laps | |
| E42* | 500 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Post Classic | 5 Laps | |
| E43* | Unlimited Forgotten Era – Premier | 5 Laps | |
| E44* | Unlimited Forgotten Era – Minor | 5 Laps | |
| E45* | Shannons Insurance 500 Post Classic | 5 Laps | |
| E46* | Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 750 | 5 Laps | |
| E47* | 350 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Classic | 5 Laps | |
| Parade | Shannons Insurance Parade Lap | 1 Lap | |
| E48 | International Challenge | 6 Laps | |
| E49* | Shannons Insurance 500 Classic & 350 Post Classic | 5 Laps | |
| E50* | 250 New Era & 250 New Era Production | 5 Laps | |
| E51* | Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 1300 | 5 Laps | |
| E52* | 500 New Era | 5 Laps | |
| 5.00pm | Finish | ||
| * Points awarded toward the Phil Irving Perpetual trophy | |||
Source: MCNews.com.au
One of the best ways to celebrate the Australia Day weekend is with three days of classic racing at the magnificent Phillip Island circuit.
More than 450 bikes will compete in 56 races at the 26th Phillip Island Classic from January 25-27.
A three-day adult ticket costs $82 bought online before noon tomorrow (January 23) and free for children 15 and under accompanied by a full-paying adult. Gate prices are more.
You can camp at the circuit for four nights for just over $20 a night with kids free.
There are six classic racing categories from pre-WW1 bikes through Vintage (1920-1945), Classic and Post Classic (from 1946 to 1972) and the more recent Forgotten Era and New Era classes fighting for class honours and the Phil Irving Perpetual Trophy.
A highlight will be the 15th International Challenge between New Zealand, the USA and defending champions Australia for bikes manufactured between 1973 and 1985.
In a first for the International Challenge, the 2019 event will be filmed and post-produced into a two-hour TV program in Europe, UK, America, Asia, New Zealand and Australia where it will be screened on Fox Sports and SBS in late February.
Each team will feature the top 13 riders from their nominated squads based on qualifying times. They will compete in four, six-lap races.
Australia’s team is led by Adelaide’s David Johnson, the star performer of the 2018 team that won back the International Challenge trophy from the UK after a three-year drought.
He will be supported by Isle of Man winner Cameron Donald, world endurance champion, Melbourne’s Steve Martin, three-time Australian superbike champion and Island Classic champion Shawn Giles and Coffs Harbour’s Beau Beaton who last year won the Phil Irving Trophy.
America will be represented by Jason Pridmore, four-time AMA superbike champion Josh Hayes, Steve Rapp, Mark Miller, Larry Pegram, Dale Quarterley, Mark Miller and Aussie expatriate journalist Rennie Scaysbrook.
The Kiwis are represented by Alex Phillis, Carl Cox, three-time British superbike champion John Reynolds, Jay Lawrence, and Michael Neeves.
Classic racing on classic motorcycles!
(* Points awarded toward the Phil Irving Perpetual trophy)
5pm Finish
5pm Finish
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ENTRY LIST FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE 2019 – January 25-27 2019 (as at Jan 21) |
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AUSTRALIA |
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INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE ENTRY LIST FOR JANUARY 25-27 2019 ISLAND CLASSIC, PRESENTED BY VISIT PHILLIP ISLAND (as at Jan 16 2019) |
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RaceNo |
First Name |
Sponsor |
Make |
Model |
Year |
Cap |
|
3 |
David Johnson |
DMR Motorsport/Murray’s Brit Bikes/Race Bikes Services |
Suzuki |
XR69 |
1982 |
1100 |
|
19 |
Shawn Giles |
Trevor Birrell Racing / D & D Industries / Light Alloy Engineering |
Suzuki |
Katana |
1982 |
1294 |
|
22 |
Jed Metcher |
T-Rex / Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres / Race |
Honda |
Harris F1 |
1982 |
1100 |
|
23 |
Laurie Fyffe |
AESC / Race Centre / MVTC |
Suzuki |
XR69 |
1980 |
1200 |
|
31 |
Craig Ditchburn |
Consortium Racing / TCWeld Pro / RKR |
Yamaha |
TZ750 |
1978 |
750 |
|
52 |
Paul Byrne |
DMR Motorspor / Purgetec Pty Ltd |
Suzuki |
McIntosh |
1984 |
1260 |
|
56 |
Justin Mellerick |
Mellerick Drainage |
Honda |
CB |
1980 |
1200 |
|
64 |
Aaron Morris |
Corish Motorsport, TBR, VP Race Fuels |
Suzuki |
Katana |
1982 |
1294 |
|
76 |
Scott Webster |
T & K Carney |
Suzuki |
Harris |
1982 |
1200 |
|
86 |
Cameron Donald |
K.H. Equipment Pty Ltd/ K-Tech Suspension/ HRD Apparel |
Irving |
Vincent |
1982 |
1300 |
|
88 |
Dean Oughtred |
Carl Cox Motorsport / Dynoverks |
Suzuki |
GSX 1000S Katana |
1982 |
1260 |
|
99 |
Steve Martin |
Trevor Birrell Racing/ D&D Industries/Light Alloy Engineering/QBE |
Suzuki |
Katana |
1982 |
1294 |
|
186 |
Beau Beaton |
K.H. Equipment Pty Ltd/K-Teck Suspension/HRD Apparel |
Irving |
Vincent |
1982 |
1300 |
|
371 |
John Allen |
Custom Coatngs & Maintenance / C &M Motorcycle Repairs |
Yamaha |
TZ |
1978 |
750 |
|
NEW ZEALAND |
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|
RaceNo |
Name |
Sponsor |
Make |
Model |
Year |
Cap |
|
7 |
John Reynolds |
Carl Cox Motorsport / Team Classic Suzuki |
Suzuki |
GSXR |
1985 |
1100 |
|
9 |
Dean Castleton |
T-Rex Racing |
Honda |
CB1100R |
1981 |
1100 |
|
20 |
Alex Phillis |
Arnolds Fruit Market, Phillis Racing |
Suzuki |
XR69 |
1980 |
1170 |
|
27 |
Matthew Ineson |
Suzuki |
Katana |
1982 |
1100 |
|
|
33 |
Michael Neeves |
Carl Cox Motorsport |
Suzuki |
GSXR |
1985 |
1100 |
|
37 |
Jay Lawrence |
Carl Cox Motorsport / TSS Red Baron / Shoei Helmets |
Suzuki |
Katana GSX1100 |
1981 |
1100 |
|
50 |
Glenn Hindle |
Goulburn Power Centre / Old Gold Motorcycles |
Suzuki |
XR69 |
1982 |
1170 |
|
54 |
Brendan Wilson |
Moto Xtream NZ / Stainless Steel Products / DeWith Motorsport |
Suzuki |
XR69 |
1980 |
1170 |
|
58 |
Duncan Coutts |
Yamaha |
CMR F1 |
1984 |
1250 |
|
|
73 |
Glenn Crutchley |
Kallista Electrical |
Kawasaki |
P&M |
1978 |
1200 |
|
107 |
Roger Gunn |
Spice Consulting Group | Sunset Racing |
Harris |
F1 |
1982 |
1260 |
|
114 |
Campbell Stevenson |
Stevenson Earthworks Ltd |
Suzuki |
GS1000E |
1979 |
1000 |
|
211 |
Simon Richards |
Motoxtreme Racing |
Suzuki |
GSX1100 |
1981 |
1170 |
|
427 |
Pete Byers |
Silkdene Australia / Motoextreme Kawasaki |
Suzuki |
Katana |
1982 |
1100 |
|
741 |
Peter Jones (PJ) |
Lindsay Pinker Racing Team / Techmoto |
Honda |
CB1100 |
1982 |
1123 |
|
TEAM USA |
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|
RaceNo |
Name |
Sponsor |
Make |
Model |
Year |
Cap |
|
4 |
Joshua Hayes |
Yamaha |
FJ |
1983 |
1250 |
|
|
5 |
Dale Quarterley |
Dunlop SBC Maxima VP Fuels Millennium Van Dyk |
Suzuki |
XR69 |
1984 |
1250 |
|
15 |
Steve Rapp |
Mojo Yamaha / Dunlop |
Yamaha |
CMR FJ 1100 |
1100 |
|
|
17 |
David Crussell |
Mojo Yamaha / CMR Racing |
Yamaha |
TZ750 |
1978 |
748 |
|
18 |
Mark Miller |
Hypercylce USA / Dunlop USA / Bito R&D |
Harris |
XR69 |
1984 |
1200 |
|
29 |
Barrett Long |
Kawasaki |
Harris |
1982 |
1250 |
|
|
32 |
Joe Pethoud |
Vicious Cycle / Ten Moto Racing |
Yamaha |
Harris F1 |
1984 |
1250 |
|
34 |
Rennie Scaysbrook |
Cycle News / Austwide Homes |
Suzuki |
GSX1100 XR69 |
1980 |
1170 |
|
43 |
Jason Pridmore |
Dunlop / Dainese / AGV |
Yamaha |
FJ1200 |
1983 |
1298 |
|
55 |
Michael Gilbert |
Cycle World Magazine |
Yamaha |
FJ1100 |
1983 |
1250 |
|
61 |
Eric Lindauer |
Guzzi Power / Racetech Suspensions / Mammoth Motorsports |
Kawasaki |
KZ |
1980 |
1000 |
|
62 |
Robert Ruwoldt |
Harris |
Kawasaki |
1980 |
1200 |
|
|
72 |
Larry Pegram |
Pegram Racing |
Yamaha |
FJ1100 |
1983 |
1250 |
|
95 |
Martin Morrison |
Morrison Racing |
Suzuki |
RGB500 MK7 |
1982 |
500 |
|
178 |
Bruce Lind |
Bruce Lind Racing |
Yamaha |
TZ750 |
1975 |
749 |
|
219 |
Jorge Guerrero |
Island Racing Service / Motul / Michelin |
Suzuki |
XR69 |
1982 |
1200 |
|
273 |
Wade Boyd |
Sportcroft / Guzzi Power / Racetech |
Moto Guzzi |
Le Mans |
1980 |
1000 |
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
Monster Energy Kawasaki contender second in the championship standings.
Image: Supplied.
A newly discovered strategy has been paying off for Eli Tomac just three rounds into the 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, as he holds down a close second in the points standings.
Tomac, a two-time Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross champion, has drawn inspiration from previous champions by bringing consistency into his campaign and setting the tone for the series.
In the first three outings, the Monster Energy Kawasaki rider has landed on the podium twice, finishing third at the weekend’s Triple Crown in Anaheim.
“If you back up to last year, everything was all good and then I’d just fall over and smash my shoulder,” Tomac explained. “As you’ve seen, the past champs have been Mr. consistent throughout the season, so you kind of have to get through these rounds and set the tone – that’s what the past champs have done.
“We gained points tonight on the championship – we’re in a good spot just doing our thing. The three races have been so different and no one’s been the guy at every round. In a way it’s good – for us, we’re way ahead of where we were last year. We’ll just keep trucking along.”
The number three sits just two points shy of red-plate holder Ken Roczen (Honda HRC), who wound up fourth on Saturday night. The overall was by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb, marking the first premier class victory of his career while becoming the second first time winner in as many rounds.
Source: MotoOnline.com.au
Honda HRC rider building form in comeback from injury.
Image: Supplied.
Honda HRC’s Cole Seely believes his performance at Anaheim 2’s third round of the 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship is a step in the right direction, finishing a season-best sixth on Saturday night.
Seely, who was sidelined for majority of 2018 with fractures to his sacrum and the left and right sides of his pelvis, lodged a 5-7-13 scorecard in the Triple Crown, allowing him to jump to 10th in the championship standings.
“Once again, there are a lot of positives to take away from tonight,” Seely explained. “My starts were much better in two out of the three races, and I was able to run more toward the front of the pack. Being up there and feeling the pace of the front group was huge.
“The Triple Crown format is definitely a challenge because the turnaround time is really short and you’re basically doing three sprint races, so you have to be on it. I’m getting back into the flow and am excited to go racing each weekend, so sixth is another step in the right direction.”
The overall win was ultimately taken out by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb, marking the first of his career, while the podium was closed out by Marvin Musquin (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Eli Tomac (Monster Energy Kawasaki). Ken Roczen (Honda HRC) still retains the red-plate heading into Oakland this weekend.
Source: MotoOnline.com.au