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R&G Set to Return as a Supporting Partner to Motoamerica

After three highly successful seasons as a Supporting Partner to the growing MotoAmerica series, Hampshire-based crash protection specialist R&G is excited to confirm it will be returning for 2023.

The 2022 MotoAmerica series proved one of the most nail-biting motorcycling championships of the year, with just one point separating eventual champion Jake Gagne and rival Danilo Petrucci going into the final round. Since its launch in 2014, the high-octane series has continued to go from strength to strength, with 2023 set to see the return of five-time Champion Cameron Beaubier.

Hampshire-based R&G is proud to be returning as an official Supporting Partner to the series for a fourth consecutive season. The partnership ensures that the R&G brand is prominently promoted to Stateside fans through the series’ messaging, trackside branding and social media.

Alongside supporting the series directly, R&G also supports a number of riders and teams throughout the paddock, most notably the 2022 Supersport Champions Vision Wheel M4 ECstar Suzuki, who field riders across the Superbike and Superstock classes.

R&G Managing Director Simon Hughes said, “2022 was an incredible season in the MotoAmerica class and to come down to the final race is a testament to the riders and series. We have loved watching the action unfold and are proud to be able to return for a fourth consecutive year. We can’t wait to see what 2023 has in store!

“Having R&G back on board with MotoAmerica is fantastic,” said MotoAmerica Director of Sponsorship, Lance Bryson. “The quality that goes into R&G products is the reason you see motorcycles up and down our paddock using them; so the partnership makes perfect sense. The 2023 MotoAmerica season promises to be our best yet, with seven different race classes and we’re pumped to have R&G be a part of it all again. If you can’t attend the race action in person, then the next best thing is watching it on Live+, https://www.motoamerica.com/live/”

Further information can be found at https://www.rg-racing.com/browsetype/racegrips, while you can also stay up-to-date with the latest news by following R&G on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

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Dunlop, Industry News, Latest News, Moto-America, Racing, Tyres

Dunlop Signs On For Three More Years As Official Tire Of MotoAmerica

Now In Its Eighth Season As Official Tire Supplier To MotoAmerica, Dunlop Onboard Through 2025 With New Three-Year Deal.

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is pleased to announce that Dunlop will remain as the Official Tire Supplier to the championship through 2025 with the series inking a new three-year contract with the high-performance tire manufacturer.

The 2022 season marks Dunlop’s eighth as the spec tire for all six classes of the Auto Parts 4 Less MotoAmerica Championship.

“Dunlop has been a wonderful partner with us since we started MotoAmerica in 2015,” said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “This will be our third three-year agreement with Dunlop and that shows the confidence we have in each other going forward. Dunlop uses our series to develop product that ultimately gets passed down to consumers and the tires they provide for our racers continue to get better. With improvement in grip, feel, and durability, lap times drop, our riders get faster and everyone in the series benefits. We’re looking forward to the coming season of racing and our continued relationship with Dunlop.”

“Racing is very important to Dunlop and racing in the MotoAmerica series has proven to be beneficial to the development of our high-performance tires,” said Dunlop Senior Vice President Mike Buckley. “Our design and service teams are passionate about what they do at MotoAmerica races and ultimately what we learn at the track is passed on to the high-performance tires we make for our customers, many of whom are racing fans. We’ve had a great relationship with MotoAmerica since they took over the series in 2015 and we’re happy to be able to continue that for at least another three years. The 2022 season is already off to a great start, and we’re thrilled to be a big part of it.”

The Auto Parts 4 Less MotoAmerica Championship and the MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Series just concluded its opening round at Circuit of The Americas with round two slated for April 22-24 at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia.

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Cardo Systems Onboard Again As An Official Partner Of MotoAmerica

Motorcycle Communications Technology Leader Set For Third Season Of Sponsorship.

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is pleased to announce that Cardo Systems, with its advanced PACKTALK lineup of motorcycle communications technology, will again be an official partner for the 2022 Auto Parts 4 Less MotoAmerica Championship.

Cardo Systems specializes in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of state-of-the-art communications and entertainment systems for motorcyclists. Since its inception in 2004, Cardo has pioneered the vast majority of innovations for Bluetooth motorcycle communications systems, including the creation of the first rider-to-rider product and innovating connectivity with the introduction of its Dynamic Mesh Communication (DMC).

Through its official partner relationship with MotoAmerica, Cardo will continue to showcase its advanced PACKTALK lineup, which features industry-leading connectivity, to road racing fans via the MotoAmerica series.

“This is the third year that we’ve had Cardo onboard as an official partner,” said Lance Bryson, MotoAmerica’s Director of Sponsorship. “We’ve used the Cardo Systems in the past on some of our race broadcasts and MotoAmerica Live+ programming and we will continue to do so. The system works well for us and it’s also an effective way to showcase the product to our fans and Cardo’s current and future customers. The upcoming season promises to be the best yet and we’re ready to get started.”

“Our partnership with MotoAmerica has been a good one,” said Dan Emodi, Cardo Systems’ Chief Marketing Officer. “The series has shown our product in a positive way to our existing and new customers. Being involved in MotoAmerica road racing puts us front and center to a very important audience for Cardo, both those at the events and those watching from home. We’re excited to start our third season as an official partner of the series.”

As the category leader, Cardo offers a wide range of products designed for multiple-use cases. Cardo’s newest FREECOM X and SPIRIT lines offer two variations of Bluetooth communications systems, while the PACKTALK line utilizes the “always-on” mesh connectivity via Cardo’s proprietary DMC.

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R&G Strengthens Partnership With MotoAmerica

R&G, the world leader in crash protection products for motorcycles, is pleased to announce that it has strengthened its partnership with the high-octane AutoParts4Less MotoAmerica Superbike Championship and will again be a supporting partner to the series for 2022.
This season will mark the third year that R&G has supported the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, one of the world’s leading motorcycle race series. With R&G as a supporting partner, viewers trackside and at home will be able to see R&G signage as part of their involvement within the 2022 Championship.
Alongside supporting the series directly, R&G is also excited to announce that it will again support Team Hammer for the 2022 season. After a highly successful season last year that saw the Suzuki squad claim the Supersport title, with Sean Dylan Kelly securing 12 victories, R&G will be supplying its gamut of MotoAmerica-approved crash protection for the Team Hammer Superbike, Superstock and Supersport machines.
This season will see 2020 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion Richie Escalante and 2021 Superstock and Superbike Cup Champion Jake Lewis riding in the Superbike class, while Sam Lochoff and Liam Grant will challenge for Supersport honours and Wyatt Farris takes on the Superstock class.
R&G Managing Director Simon Hughes said, “The bar-to-bar racing that MotoAmerica offers is enthralling an increasing number of fans across the world, and we are really pleased to be supporting the series once again in 2022. Alongside our branding at the circuit, we’re excited to be supplying our crash protection to Team Hammer once again, who will be looking to retain their Supersport title.”
“It’s great to have R&G back on board,” said MotoAmerica Director of Sponsorship, Lance Bryson. “R&G makes quality products that can be found on motorcycles up and down our paddock, so the partnership makes a lot of sense. The coming MotoAmerica season promises to be our best yet, with seven different race classes and we’re pumped to have R&G be a part of it all. If you can’t attend the race action in person, then the next best thing is watching it live, https://www.motoamerica.com/live/”
For more info on the full range of R&G products, visit www.rg-racing.com and stay up-to-date with the latest news by following R&G on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For product and dealer opportunities, please contact 01420 89007 / info@rg-racing.com or an R&G Sales Agent. More information on MotoAmerica can be found at www.motoamerica.com

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Aprilia, Industry News, Latest News, Manufacturers, Moto-America, MotoAmerica Support Series, Racing

Aprilia RS 660 ready for MotoAmerica

With the season opener of MotoAmerica beginning in Road Atlanta April 30, Aprilia, with the recently homologated RS 660, will arrive to the series with over 10 riders registered across the national Twins Cup championship to compete. The middleweight twin-cylinder class with 4-stroke models ranging 600-800cc, continues to be one of the most exciting series, attracting a growing grid of riders across manufacturers.

“With over 28 riders entered for this weekend’s Twins Cup race, it’s exciting to see that the new Aprilia 660 will take to the track with 8 competitors for the new machines’ debut in MotoAmerica,” explains Chuck Aksland, Partner in MotoAmerica, “We’ve followed the progress of the 660 since it was announced and our staff worked hand in hand with Aprilia to ensure that it could compete this season. Not many people have seen the bike on-track and the anticipation certainly brings another level of excitement to the weekend. We truly welcome Aprilia into our paddock and look forward to working with them for seasons to come.”

“We are pleased to see the excitement around this new model, and interest to be a part of Aprilia’s history on the track,” says Mario Di Maria, President and CEO of Piaggio Group Americas, “The RS 660 is a new chapter for Aprilia and our racing history, which we are eager to follow and support as it competes in the US.”

Aprilia Racing is the most advanced technological expression of the Piaggio Group. With 294 Grand Prix races won in Road Racing World Championship, Aprilia holds the record for the most wins of any European manufacturer in the history of maximum motorcycle competition. These are joined by an impressive 54 world titles: 38 in Road Racing World Championship (20 in 125 and 18 in 250), 7 in Superbike (Rider and Manufacturer double win in 2010, 2012 and 2014, manufacturers in 2013) and 9 in Off Road disciplines (7 in Supermoto and 2 in Trial).

From its inception, Aprilia Racing has represented an extraordinary forge for new talent. Astride the bikes from Noale, almost all the riders who have made history in motorcycle racing in recent decades have made their début, raced and won. These include Max Biaggi, Loris Capirossi, Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, Casey Stoner, as well as Manuel Poggiali, Marco Simoncelli, Alvaro Bautista.

The twin-cylinder 659cc creates a new and exciting opportunity for riders to compete on an Aprilia, consistently praised for its chassis and engine capabilities over its history.

Among the teams competing in MotoAmerica is Robem Engineering, which has competed in the Twins Cup championship since 2018, is one example of teams which has made the switch to Aprilia RS 660’s for this year. With riders Kaleb DeKeyrel (23 years old, finished 2nd in Twins Cup 2020), Hayden Schultz (23 years old, finished 3rd in Twins Cup 2020), and Toby Khamsouk (18 years old, finished 5th in Twins Cup 2020), riding for Robem, Team Owner, Matthew Spicer explains their decision, “When we saw Aprilia launch their new middleweight, I knew there could be some unique opportunities with the machine, which already makes good power. Knowing the history of the brand, we were happy to confirm expectations of a promising chassis and general geometry. It’s a gamble to switch to a bike that has not yet been raced competitively, but we’re optimistic the RS 660 will quickly evolve to be a top challenger in the championship.”

Internationally, Aprilia Racing has launched a spec-race series in Italy, aimed to grow young riders into champions, called the Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo. As a spec machine with racing in mind, the model has been optimized to deliver 105hp, and trim away weight to 337 pounds with bodywork, forged wheels and race-derived components. The series will begin in May at the Misano circuit and will have a field of riders starting from 15 years old. Similar to that of the MotoAmerica Twins cup, the class is attractive to younger riders, and budget conscious race teams.

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Cardo Systems Renews MotoAmerica Sponsorship For 2021

Motorcycle Communications Technology Company Returns As Official Partner Of Premier Road Racing Series

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is pleased to announce that Cardo Systems will again be an official partner for the 2021 MotoAmerica Championship. Cardo will continue to showcase its advanced PACKTALK lineup, which features industry leading connectivity, to road racing fans via the MotoAmerica Series.

Cardo Systems specializes in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of state-of-the-art communication and entertainment systems for motorcyclists. Since its inception in 2004, Cardo has pioneered the vast majority of innovations for Bluetooth motorcycle communication systems – having created the first rider-to-rider product and innovating connectivity with the introduction of its Dynamic Mesh Communication (DMC).

“Last year we worked with Cardo Systems for the first time, and it was great for both of us,” said MotoAmerica Senior Sponsorship Manager Lance Bryson. “We used the Cardo’s systems for several features on race broadcasts and MotoAmerica Live+ programming where we were able to really show how well the system works with riders talking to each other while riding around the track. The 2021 season is going to be a good one and we’re happy that Cardo is along for the ride with us.”

“We’re excited to be returning for another year with MotoAmerica,” said Dan Emodi, Cardo Systems’ Chief Marketing Officer. “The series provides an incredible platform to not only showcase our product’s capabilities, but to reach and engage passionate motorcyclists who are always looking for the latest and greatest motorcycle accessories.”

As the category leader, Cardo offers a wide range of products designed for multiple use cases. Cardo’s FREECOM line offers three variations of Bluetooth communication systems, while the PACKTALK line utilizes the “always-on” mesh connectivity via Cardo’s proprietary DMC. For more information, visit www.cardosystems.com.

2021 MotoAmerica Series Schedule

April 30-May 2            Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta          Braselton, Georgia
May 21-23                  Virginia International Raceway             Danville, Virginia
June 11-13                 Road America                                       Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
June 25-27                 Ridge Motorsports Park                       Shelton, Washington
July 9-11                    WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca   Monterey, California
July 30-August 1        Brainerd International Raceway           Brainerd, Minnesota
August 13-15              Pitt Race                                              Wampum, Pennsylvania
September 10-12       New Jersey Motorsports Park              Millville, New Jersey
September 17-19       Barber Motorsports Park                     Birmingham, Alabama

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Triumph Motorcycles To Showcase Its 2021-2022 Lineup At MotoAmerica

Triumph Will Display Its Newest Models, Lead the Saturday Fan Ride And Provide Free Motorcycle Parking At Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, April 30-May 2

Triumph Motorcycles is geared up and ready for the opening round of the 2021 MotoAmerica Series at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, April 30-May 2. The British company, with its North American headquarters based in Atlanta, is excited to show off its latest roadster models to the rabid fans of MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series.

Triumph will bring a loaded factory semi to the fan zone at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta with its all-new 2022 model motorcycles, including the all-new Trident 660 and Speed Triple 1200 RS, taking center stage for the first time at a public event. Triumph will also showcase their top spec café racer, the new Thruxton RS and their high-performance Daytona Moto2™ 765, which celebrates Triumph being the official engine supplier for the Moto2™ race series. Fans in attendance will be able to pose for a photo-opportunity upon a Daytona Moto2™ 765 in a full racing lean, against a racetrack backdrop. Additionally, the motorcycle parking area at Road Atlanta will be free over the course of the weekend, thanks to sponsorship from Triumph.

Motorcycle riders 16 years and over can also experience Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta’s world-famous esses, the long run down the back straight to the chicane that is turns 10 and 11, and the charge down the hill to final corner and the start/finish line during the Triumph-led Fan Ride. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet and meet at the motorcycle parking lot at 5 p.m. with wheels scheduled to roll at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.

“Much like our fans, we’re looking forward to seeing the all-new Triumphs on display at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta,” said Lance Bryson, MotoAmerica’s Senior Sponsorship Manager. “There’s nothing like kicking the tires on new motorcycles while you’re at a motorcycle race, and we know the Triumph display will be a popular place for our fans. We can’t wait to get the season rolling and we’re thrilled that Triumph is going to be a big part of our opening round.”

“With Atlanta being the home to Triumph in North America, we’re proud to recognize our valued owners with the opportunity to lead the Fan Ride on their hometown racetrack.” says Adam VanderVeen – Marketing Director, Triumph Motorcycles America. “And with two all-new roadsters just added to the family, the Trident 660 and Speed Triple 1200 RS, the kick-off race to the MotoAmerica season is the perfect place to publicly display the latest Triumph line-up for the first time.”

2021 MotoAmerica Series Schedule

April 30-May 2            Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta          Braselton, Georgia
May 21-23                  Virginia International Raceway             Danville, Virginia
June 11-13                 Road America                                       Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
June 25-27                 Ridge Motorsports Park                       Shelton, Washington
July 9-11                    WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca   Monterey, California
July 30-August 1        Brainerd International Raceway           Brainerd, Minnesota
August 13-15              Pitt Race                                              Wampum, Pennsylvania
September 10-12       New Jersey Motorsports Park              Millville, New Jersey
September 17-19       Barber Motorsports Park                     Birmingham, Alabama

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A Limited Number Of Fans Allowed For Indy Round

The MotoAmerica Superbikes At The Brickyard Event Set For October 9-11

MotoAmerica has announced that Indianapolis Motor Speedway will welcome a limited number of fans to the Racing Capital of the World for the MotoAmerica Superbikes at the Brickyard round of the 2020 MotoAmerica Series, October 9-11, per approval from the Marion County Public Health Department.

The massive facility will provide a spectator zone in the Turn 1 grandstands of the oval, offering strong sightlines of the road course. Fans will not be permitted into any section of the IMS infield, VIP areas or the MotoAmerica paddock, and all fan activities have been eliminated, including the Steve Nace-promoted flat track that was slated to take place in the IMS infield.

Strict health and safety rules will be in place at the Speedway, including the following: Face coverings must be worn throughout the property at all times; all fans will receive temperature screenings before gate entry; grandstand seats will be marked for distancing; attendees must use pre-assigned gates and remain in their designated zones.

“We’re happy to open our gates to motorcycle racing fans eager to see two-wheeled action at the Racing Capital of the World for the first time in five years,” IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. “Superbikes at the Brickyard will be a fun weekend featuring non-stop action from the top motorcycle road racers in North America.”

IMS has adopted a health-and-safety plan, developed in consultation with state and local health officials, that includes each attendee receiving a mask and a bottle of hand sanitizer upon entering the track.

Six classes of MotoAmerica competition will race on the IMS road course – HONOS Superbike, Supersport, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Liqui Moly Junior Cup and Heritage Cup.

This will be the first motorcycle race at IMS since 2015, when MotoAmerica supported the MotoGP World Championship during the Red Bull Indianapolis GP. Motorcycle racing has a strong heritage at the Brickyard, as the first motorsports ever at the track was a series of seven motorcycle races August 14, 1909 on the 2.5-mile oval. MotoGP raced at IMS from 2008-15.

Tickets are available at IMS.com for the event, which features multiple classes of MotoAmerica motorcycle road racing.

Motorcycle racing fans also will see a host of facility improvements at the Speedway during the event weekend, including more than 30 new LED video boards, refreshed concession stands and restrooms, and 5G wireless connectivity throughout the facility.

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MotoAmerica/Vortex Studios To Produce Entertainment Programming

MotoAmerica, the home of the AMA Superbike Series, and multi-media production studio Vortex Studios, which produces entertainment programming, including “Tabloid Wars” (NBC), “Fashion Star” (Bravo) and “ArtPrize (YouTube), have announced their collaboration to produce programming based on MotoAmerica’s events, racers and experience in the motorcycle world.

The new programming will cover all aspects of the motorcycling lifestyle from shows about celebrity motorcyclists to behind-the-scenes stories with current racers, up-and-coming young racers who strive to one day participate in MotoAmerica, the significant others of the men and women who compete in the series, and many other facets of the industry and the MotoAmerica culture.

“MotoAmerica is all about passion, competitiveness, speed and pushing yourself to be the best, said MotoAmerica President and three-time World Champion Wayne Rainey. “We want to showcase the diverse and fascinating world of motorcycling. MotoAmerica is the fastest, most thrilling and competitive two-wheeled sport in the U.S. and our athletes are world-class racers all battling to be the very best they can be. Through Vortex Studios efforts, we hope to bring the experiences of our racers, good and bad, into living rooms across the nation and we know it will make compelling content.”

“This is the next step in the evolution of our brand,” said MotoAmerica CEO Richard Varner. “MotoAmerica has seen incredible growth over the past five years and we are looking to expand our audience to include the casual fans who will discover us through the entertainment side of our world. We look forward to seeing what Vortex can do to showcase MotoAmerica in a different way.”

The two companies will target the release of this new programming to all non-sports platforms, including cable networks such as E! Network, Bravo and Discovery Channel as well as streaming platforms Netflix, Apple tv+, HBO Max and Amazon Prime and video-on-demand platforms YouTube and Facebook.

“Having produced programming for E! Network, Bravo and NBC, we feel that there is such great potential in bringing MotoAmerica’s brand and riders to wider audiences,” said James Deutch, CEO and Executive Producer of Vortex Studios. “The talent within MotoAmerica’s universe is incredible and the access to great stories and characters is very unique. We see huge potential to find great stories within MotoAmerica similar to what the NFL, UFC or NBA have done to build their brands beyond core fans.”

Currently MotoAmerica’s sport programming is seen on Fox Sports, NBC Sports Network and via MotoAmerica’s live streaming platform, MotoAmerica Live +.

The 2020 racing season begins on April 3-5 at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.