Thursday, December 31, 2015

Vinales reflects on 2015

We close out this calendar year, 2015, and look forward to calendar year 2016, and the new MotoGP racing season.  Here are reflections on 2015, from Suzuki factory rider, Maverick Vinales.  Vinales was 2015 MotoGP Rookie of The Year, and he reflects on who his teachers were, during the season, in terms of his fellow competitors.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/12/31/vinales-reflects-on-2015/191723


Wednesday, December 30, 2015

On The Record: Tom O'Kane, Suzuki MotoGP Crew Chief

Matthew Miles, for motoamerica.com, interviews Tom O'Kane, crew chief, for the factory Suzuki MotoGP team.

http://www.motoamerica.com/on-record-tom-okane-team-suzuki-ecstar-motogp-crew-chief

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

2016 MotoAmerica schedule

As we approach the 2016 season for MotoAmerica, here is a look at the race schedule.  Be warned, however, that the TV coverage, by CBS Sports, is not the most reliable.

Round 1: April 8th-10th     Circuit of The Americas            Austin, Texas
Round 2: April 15th-17th      Road Atlanta                           Braselton, Georgia
Round 3: April 29-May 1st   New Jersey Motorsports Park     Millville, New Jersey
Round 4: May 13th-15th       Virginia International Raceway  Danville, Virginia
Round 5: June 3rd-5th           Road America                             Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
Round 6: June 10th-12th       Barber Motorsports Park            Birmingham, Alabama
Round 7: June 23rd-25th       Utah Motorsports Campus         Tooele, Utah
Round 8: July 8th-10th          Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca   Monterey, California
Round 9: September 9th-11th  New Jersey Motorsports Park  Millville, New Jersey

Monday, December 28, 2015

Video: MotoAmerica Supersport Race Two from Barber Motorsports Park

Relive a great MotoAmerica Supersport Race Two, from the 2015 race at Barber Motorsport Park.  Brian Drebber, and former AMA 250cc Grand Prix champion, Rich Oliver, have the call.

http://www.motoamerica.com/video-motoamerica-supersport-race-two-from-barber-motorsports-park

Sunday, December 27, 2015

Meet The People Behind World Superbike Champion Tom Sykes

A profile, of each of the team members for FIM World Superbike champion, and Kawasaki factory rider, Tom Sykes.

http://www.motoamerica.com/meet-people-behind-2013-world-superbike-champion-tom-sykes

Saturday, December 26, 2015

MotoAmerica news update

More headlines, from the MotoAmerica championship, to peruse, during this off-season.

Motorcycle riders and racers, take note.

Ride Free At Herrin Compound With Superbike Champ Josh Herrin

http://www.motoamerica.com/ride-free-at-herrin-compound-with-ama-superbike-champion-josh-herrin

Carbon vs. Steel Brakes: Nicky Hayden Explains The Differences

http://www.motoamerica.com/carbon-carbon-vs-metal-brake-discs-nicky-hayden-explains-differences

Q&A: George Latus, Owner Latus Motors Racing
http://www.motoamerica.com/qa-george-latus-owner-latus-motors-racing

VIDEO: Houston Superbikes Tests Updated Aprilia in Texas
http://www.motoamerica.com/video-houston-superbikes-tests-aprilia-rsv4-rf-in-texas

American James Rispoli Tests Yamaha Superbike In Spain

http://www.motoamerica.com/american-james-rispoli-tests-bsb-spec-yamaha-superbike-in-spain


Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Christmas holidays, MotoGP style

How many MotoGP riders, will be spending their Christmas holiday, as we come closer to it, just in a day or so.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/12/22/christmas-holidays-motogp-style/191644