Sunday, March 12, 2017

World Superbike Sunday action in Thailand

Jonathan Rea, is unbeaten so far (four for four), in the 2017 FIM World Superbike Championship, winning the Sunday race at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, after his rival Chaz Davies, fell off the bike. 

https://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/news/buriram-wsbk-rea-wins-red-flagged-race-2-as-davies-falls-882113/

Stay tuned for a full race report from Buriram, coming soon.  The next round of the championship, is also the first round in Europe, as WSBK heads to Motorland Aragon, in Aragon, Spain.  That race will happen in three weeks time.  

Saturday, March 11, 2017

Saturday World Superbike action in Buriram, Thailand

The first World Superbike race of the weekend at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, is done and dusted.  Jonathan Rea wins it, six seconds ahead of Ducati's Chaz Davies.

Buriram WSBK: Rea takes dominant win in race 1

https://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/news/buriram-wsbk-rea-takes-dominant-win-in-race-1-881791/

What will race two hold in store, tomorrow?  We'll find out.


Friday, March 10, 2017

In Memoriam: John Surtees

We remember, the great John Surtees, who has died at age 83.  Surtees was the first racer to find success on both two wheels and four, and the only man to have won world championships in a car, and on a motorcycle.  May he Rest In Peace.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/john-surtees-dies-aged-83-881533/?s=1


More MotoAmerica news + a preview of this weekend's World Superbike action in Thailand

More MotoAmerica stories, and, a preview of this weekend's action which marks the second round of FIM World Superbike, in Buriram, Thailand.  Stay tuned for a full race report on WSBK in Thailand, coming soon.

Western Service Contract Joins Meen Team As A Title Sponsor

Meen Motorsports is Partnering with The McGraw Group for a second consecutive season.
http://www.motoamerica.com/western-service-contract-joins-meen-team-as-title-sponsor

Dakota Mamola Will Not Race With MotoAmerica in 2017

Son of Grand Prix legend Randy Mamola plans to work with MotoGP race winner Cal Crutchlow.

http://www.motoamerica.com/dakota-mamola-will-not-race-with-motoamerica-in-2017

Hayden Seeking Improvement at Thai World Superbike Round

American completes first practice at Chang International Circuit in top 10.

http://www.motoamerica.com/nicky-hayden-seeking-improvement-at-thai-world-superbike-round


Thursday, March 9, 2017

a couple more MotoAmerica headlines

A light day on the headlines for MotoAmerica, compared to the last few days.  But, there are a couple noteworthy stories.

Dainese On Board As MotoAmerica Partner for Third Year

Dainese is the Official Safety Partner of the Wayne Rainey-led national championship.
http://www.motoamerica.com/dainese-on-board-as-motoamerica-partner-for-third-year

...and

Westby Racing Launches Wing Warriors Fan Membership Program

"Wing warriors are more than fans; they are part of the team"

http://www.motoamerica.com/westby-racing-launches-wing-warriors-fan-membership-program