The Trackhouse Racing introduction of its 2024 MotoGP team in Hollywood on Friday was a major event for American motorcycle road racing and for Aprilia. There were multiple World Champions and U.S. Champions on hand, as well as representatives from the top level of Aprilia’s motorcycle road racing efforts. 

Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola said that Trackhouse was important to the factory’s racing efforts. With four 2024-spec bikes on the track and in the hands of a team with close ties to the factory, Aprilia will gather more data, more feedback and thus follow Ducati’s example of using the maximum amount of information gathered on the track to hone its racebikes to their optimum on race weekends.

As is the case with most top-level motorsport launches, the machines displayed are not the actual vehicles the team will go racing with. Building a MotoGP machine is an incredibly complicated process, and Aprilia is still building the bikes for the upcoming season. Trackhouse Team Manager and former Grand Prix racer Wilco Zeelenberg said the 2024 machines that rider Miguel Oliveira will race already were in Malaysia for the first pre-season test. Interestingly, job one for the team from an on-track perspective is making sure that the 2024 machine is developed to a higher level of performance than the 2023 bike. Last year’s machine was good enough to win two races and nearly lock out the podium in Barcelona. Raul Fernandez, (who raced 2022 versions of the RS-GP in 2023), said when he got a chance to test the 2023 version of Aprilia’s RS-GP at the post-season test in Valencia, he had much, much more confidence tipping the bike toward the apex on the brakes, and his performance showed–he was fifth-fastest on the day, just behind eight-time World Champion Marc Marquez.

On hand were not only the current MotoGP riders and key personnel for the Aprilia project, but several U.S. racers who have competed at the sport’s highest level. Wayne Rainey and Kevin Schwantz, 500cc Grand Prix World Champions; Superbike World Champion, 250cc World Champion, and three-time 500cc Grand Prix race winner John Kocinski; Joe Roberts, America’s most recent Grand Prix winner (in Moto2); four-time MotoGP podium finisher John Hopkins; and four-time AMA Superbike Champion Josh Hayes; were all on hand. (Remember, in his first and only MotoGP event, Hayes filled in for the injured Colin Edwards on the Tech3 Yamaha YZR-M1 at Valencia in 2011, led the wet morning warm-up session, and finished seventh in the MotoGP race.) All spent time talking with young American racer Rossi Moor, who has won races and the 2022 Northern Talent Cup Championship (part of the Road to MotoGP program) in Europe.

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In addition to Trackhouse founder and owner Justin Marks, a former NASCAR racer and owner of a NASCAR team, riders Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez were on hand, as well as former and current Grand Prix racers. They were joined by Massimo Rivola, CEO of Aprilia Racing, as well as Wilco Zeelenberg, the former 250cc Grand Prix racer who is the team manager for Trackhouse.

Wayne Rainey, a three-time 500cc Grand Prix World Champion and now President of MotoAmerica, and 1993 500cc Grand Prix World Champion Kevin Schwantz were both on hand, representing the period of Grand Prix racing that was utterly dominated by American riders. From 1978 to 1993, Americans won 13 of 16 500cc Grand Prix titles.

Trackhouse is based in North Carolina, but the satellite team will operate out of Noale, Italy, in conjunction with the Aprilia racing department. Oliveira will start the season on a 2024 RS-GP, while Fernandez will start racing on the 2023 version of the machine and transition to a 2024 during the season. Oliveira is a multi-time MotoGP winner with KTM, and Fernandez is a multi-time winner in Moto2 and runner-up in the Moto2 World Championship in 2022.

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Decatur, Texas-based 3D Motorsports has signed Hayden Bicknese as well as Alex Enriquez to pilot their Suzuki GSX-R750s in MotoAmerica Supersport in 2024. Both riders have tested with the team over the winter and feel confident for the 2024 season. 

Hayden Bicknese is no stranger to the MotoAmerica podium with six podiums in Junior Cup. He is up for the challenge in Supersport this year and feels he can run up front. 

“I’m excited to see what we can do with Hayden. We are lucky enough to be able to ride a lot during the year with him and believe we can develop both the bike and him to be a contender,” expressed 3D Motorsports owner Dustin Dominguez. 

Bicknese added, “I am very excited to be joining 3D Motorsports on the GSX-R750 for my first year in Supersport. I think that I have the opportunity to have a strong first year in the class with Dustin Dominguez and his team, and I can’t wait to see what I can do at Road Atlanta.”

Alex Enriquez had a great year in 2023 as he was selected to represent America in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. The teenager has also had success finishing on the podium in the North American Talent Cup in 2022. For 2024, the Californian will jump into the Supersport class. Enriquez stated, “I’m happy I will be racing in the MotoAmerica Supersport class on a GSX-R750 with 3D Motorsports. I’m so excited and can’t wait till the season starts!”

Dominguez spoke about Enriquez, “I went out to Chuckwalla in December and watched some races and saw Alex on a 600. I was impressed with his riding and lap times. I went to talk to his father and learned it was his first time ever on a Supersport bike. We’re excited to have him with us for 2024.”

3D Motorsports is excited about the future and plans to announce its Stock 1000 rider lineup soon. For more info about the team email 3dmotorsportsllc@gmail.com We want thank all our sponsors for the tremendous support, Btec Turbines, CG Law, Blud Lubricants, Drippin Wet, M4, Spears Racing, Orient Express, Ktech, Dunlop, AF1 Racing, and Southern Adrenaline.

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON USHERS IN A NEW ERA OF MOTORCYCLE TOURING, REIMAGINING TWO OF THE MOST ICONIC MOTORCYCLES IN HISTORY AND SETTING A NEW STANDARD FOR THE FUTURE OF ADVENTURE ON TWO WHEELS

The All-New Street Glide® and Road Glide® Models Feature Exceptional Performance, Cutting-Edge Innovation, and Bold New Design

Celebrating 25 Years of Custom Vehicle Operations, the CVO Lineup Expands with the Introduction of the All-New CVO Road Glide ST®, Representing the Pinnacle of Bagger Performance, and the CVO Pan America®, Fully Kitted out for Extraordinary Adventures

MILWAUKEE (Jan. 24, 2024) – Harley-Davidson® today revealed four new 2024 motorcycle models ushering in a new era of touring performance, technology, and design. The all-new Street Glide® and Road Glide® models featuring the new Milwaukee-Eight 117, are more powerful, comfortable, and lighter, and packed with advanced technology, including a new infotainment system, all wrapped up in a dramatic new visual design. Commemorating the 25^th anniversary of Custom Vehicle Operations, the new CVO Road Glide® ST model takes hot rod bagger performance to the next level with racing inspired high performance suspension and brakes, and a potent new Milwaukee-Eight® 121 HO engine, and low final drive ratio that combine to produce the kind of acceleration and mid-range thrust aggressive riders crave. And the new CVO Pan America® debuts as the first CVO offering in the adventure touring segment, ready to take on anything with a host of standard equipment all wrapped up in exclusive custom paint and finishes.

Each of these 2024 models are scheduled to reach authorized Harley-Davidson dealerships in January 2024.

“These exciting new models represent a new era for Harley-Davidson, elevating every aspect of performance, technology, comfort, and style,” said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO of Harley-Davidson. “Without question, these are the most enticing touring motorcycles ever offered by Harley-Davidson.”

NEW 2024 Street Glide and Road Glide Models

The 2024 Street Glide and Road Glide models are more powerful, lighter, and more dynamic, and feature all-new visual design elements that combine a cohesive dynamic flow from the front fenders to the saddlebags. Both models feature an evolved fairing profile that appears refreshingly modern yet retains Harley-Davidson design DNA that makes them instantly familiar. Additional key features include:

• An updated Milwaukee-Eight® 117 V-Twin engine features a new cooling system which further optimizes thermal comfort for the rider and enhanced intake and exhaust flow to boost performance.
• Selectable Ride Modes – Road, Sport, Rain and Custom – electronically control the performance characteristics of the motorcycle.
• Infotainment technology is powered by Skyline OS and presented on a 12.3-inch TFT color touch screen that replaces all analog instrumentation and most switches. A new 200-watt audio amplifier powers a pair of fairing-mounted speakers.
• Improved aerodynamics enhance rider comfort and reduce subjective helmet buffeting at highway speed by an average of 60 percent. Rear suspension travel is increased to 3-inches. A redesigned one-piece seat shape and padding materials offer a significant improvement in long-range comfort for most riders.

NEW CVO Road Glide ST Model Leads 2024 CVO Lineup

The CVO Road Glide ST is the quickest, fastest, and most-sophisticated performance bagger ever produced by Harley-Davidson, and represents a unique collection of components providing high value to performance minded riders. A deep solo seat and six-inch riser paired with a moto handlebar put the rider in an aggressive, upright position with West Coast custom style. Key features include:

• Two premium paint choices: Golden White Pearl or Raven Metallic. A Screamin’ Eagle graphic on the fairing sides and fuel tank is inspired by the Screamin’ Eagle® Harley-Davidson® Factory motorcycles raced in the MotoAmerica® Mission King of the Baggers series. CVO 25th Anniversary graphics celebrate a milestone in factory customization.
• The Milwaukee-Eight® 121 High Output V-Twin engine is exclusive to the CVO Road Glide ST model, tuned to produce 127 horsepower (94kW) and 145 lb. ft. (193 Nm) of torque – the most horsepower and torque ever from a factory-installed engine in a production Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. A lower final drive ratio is selected to enhance acceleration performance in every gear.
• The use of alternate materials helps reduce dry weight to 800 pounds (363 kg). Mufflers have lightweight titanium shells and forged carbon fiber end caps; forged carbon fiber composite is used to form the front fender, seat cowl and tank console; the oil pan is formed of lightweight composite; and wheel design and wave-style front brake rotors are optimized to minimize unsprung weight.
• Fully adjustable front and rear suspension includes SHOWA® rear shock absorbers with remote reservoirs and inverted 47mm SHOWA® 1×1 forks.
• Premium Brembo braking components provide outstanding braking feel and performance for added rider confidence.
• Selectable Ride Modes – Road, Sport, Track, Track Plus, Rain, and multiple Custom modes – electronically control the performance characteristics of the motorcycle.
• A suite of infotainment technology is powered by Skyline OS. A color touch screen replaces all analog instrumentation and most switches. A premium audio system features a 500-watt amplifier and Harley-Davidson® Audio powered by Rockford Fosgate® Stage II 6.5-inch fairing speakers.

The CVO Pan America® motorcycle is a new vehicle of discovery and the CVO program’s first adventure touring (ADV) motorcycle. All of the features that have made the Pan America® 1250 Special model a leading choice among discerning global Adventure Touring riders are retained, including the smooth-and-powerful Revolution® Max 1250 engine, semi-active front and rear suspension, touch screen display, selectable ride modes, and Daymaker® Adaptive Headlamp technology. The CVO Pan America® model is outfitted with a host of rugged accessories selected to enhance the journey, including Adaptive Ride Height suspension, rugged aluminum top and side cases, a Screamin’ Eagle® quickshifter, tubeless laced wheels, auxiliary LED forward lighting, an aluminum skid plate, providing excellent value to the adventure rider who wants it all and more.

In 2023, the CVO Street Glide® and CVO Road Glide® models introduced a bold new design direction for the Harley-Davidson Grand American Touring platform, the extraordinary performance of the Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 powertrain and advanced suspension, and infotainment technology powered by the exclusive Skyline OS. Both models reprise all of those features for 2024 with exciting new color options.

Harley-Davidson stands for the timeless pursuit of adventure and freedom for the soul. Go to H-D.com to learn more about the complete line of Harley-Davidson® Grand American Touring, Sport, Adventure Touring, Cruiser and Trike motorcycles, Harley-Davidson Certified pre-owned motorcycles, Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories, Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® apparel and accessories, and Harley-Davidson Financial Services.

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Beach will be paired with five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier, who is in the middle of a two-year contract with Tytlers Cycle Racing.

Beach has spent the last five seasons racing for the Yamaha-supported Estenson Racing team in the American Flat Track (AFT) SuperTwins Championship. There, he scored multiple race wins and was a perennial front-runner.

Prior to this, Beach was a highly successful road racer, winning the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Championship (2008), AMA Supersport East Championship (2010), MotoAmerica Supersport Championship (2015 and 2018), as well as two MotoAmerica Superbike races.

Beach’s most recent Superbike win came at New Jersey Motorsports Park at the end of the 2023 MotoAmerica season, when he rode a Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha in place of injured Cameron Petersen.

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PTV Video Productions Brings MotoAmerica Action To Latin American Fans

IRVINE, CA (January 22, 2024) – MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is pleased to announce that ESPN Latin America and the Star+ platform will continue to bring the MotoAmerica championship to its large audience of Spanish-speaking viewers in Latin America for the 2024 season.

ESPN Latin America began broadcasting MotoAmerica races in 2021 through its partners PTV Video Productions, which is owned and operated by former AMA Superbike racer Roberto Pietri and his partners.
 

“We’re happy to again be working with Roberto (Pietri) and his crew to broadcast our races in Spanish to an ever-growing fan base in Latin America,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “We’re fortunate to have a lot of Latin American racers in our paddock and most of them win races and earn podium finishes in the classes in which they compete – from Superbike on down. In turn, in the three previous years working with PTV they’ve done a great job of bringing the stories of those racers to their Spanish-speaking fans.”
 

“We are excited to again bring all the MotoAmerica action to the fans from Latin America through ESPN Latin America and Star+,” said Pietri. “The on-track action with MotoAmerica is fantastic, and we are blessed by having several of our racers doing well in almost all the classes. The MotoAmerica series is well-received by our viewers, and we can’t wait to get to Daytona and get started with the 2024 series.”

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Junior Cup, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner. For more information, please visit www.MotoAmerica.com and follow MotoAmerica on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.

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The MotoAmerica Superfan VIP Experience Is Back And Better Than Ever For 2024

IRVINE, CA (January 19, 2024) – The 2024 MotoAmerica Championship is stacking up to be one of the best in series history, and North America’s Premier Road Racing Series is pleased to announce that there’s no better way to experience the events than through its VIP Superfan Experience ticket packages.

So, if you’re in the mood to treat yourself to something truly special, then the MotoAmerica VIP Superfan Experience is for you. The ticket packages, which vary in cost depending on the round, feature full VIP Superfan Hospitality, including catering (continental breakfast, coffee and iced tea, lunch, snacks, cash bar –  at select rounds – on Saturday and Sunday), a 2-Day VIP Superfan Experience (Saturday and Sunday), with a Friday general admission and a VIP Superfan parking pass.
 

The MotoAmerica VIP Superfan Experience also offers a discounted VIP Superfan Youth Hospitality ticket for children aged 5-12, who are accompanied by an adult. Children under five are admitted free to the VIP Superfan Hospitality when accompanied by an adult holding a valid VIP Superfan credential.
 

Those who purchase MotoAmerica VIP Superfan Experiences also get a voucher for discounted official MotoAmerica merchandise, participation in the Cardo Fan Lap; meet-and-greet sessions with racers, team owners, TV personalities, and industry professionals; a live TV feed in the hospitality area; photo-op with guest speakers; escorted pre-grid opportunities and photo ops, paddock tours, and on-the-podium experiences with race winners from selected classes; plus the VIP Superfan Experience digital magazine (https://issuu.com/541marketing/docs/vip_superfan_experience_2024?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ) that will be e-mailed to you after each event you attend.
 

Packages range from one-day general admission tickets, to the MotoAmerica VIP Superfan Experience, to the Harley-Davidson Race Fan Ticket Package (for rounds that feature Mission King Of The Baggers races).
 

In addition, at the MotoAmerica events that feature Mission King Of The Baggers races, Harley-Davidson is offering Harley-Davidson Factory Race Fan passes that include admission, paddock access, a welcome gift, and access to product displays in the H-D activation area; Harley-Davidson motorcycle parking throughout the weekend; and the Harley-Davidson parade laps that allow helmeted Harley riders to join fellow Harley enthusiasts on a lap around the racetrack.
 

Camping sells out at many of the MotoAmerica events so reserve your spot as soon as possible. Additionally, buying tickets at the gate will cost more than purchasing your tickets in advance.
 

For more ticket information, and to purchase tickets and VIP packages for individual rounds, visit https://www.motoamerica.com/calendar/

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Junior Cup, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner. For more information, please visit www.MotoAmerica.com and follow MotoAmerica on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.

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Brea, CA –  Suzuki Motor USA LLC (Suzuki) announced it has homologated its brand new GSX-8R sport motorcycle for 2024 MotoAmerica Twins Cup championship competition.

The 2024 GSX-8R sportbike features a completely new compact, yet powerful parallel-twin engine cradled in a performance-oriented chassis. The result is a motorcycle that delivers a new standard of sport; one that is ideal for enthusiasts seeking real-world performance, technology, and rideability.

“The GSX-8R is a significant motorcycle for us, our dealer body, and most importantly, Suzuki riders,” said Kerry Graeber, Suzuki Motor USA’s Senior Vice President. “The heart of this motorcycle is an all-new 776cc parallel-twin engine that delivers exceptional performance.  Combining ample torque and a broad powerband, we’re confident the 8R is a great choice for riders competing in MotoAmerica’s highly competitive Twins Cup Championship.”

Graeber added that Suzuki remains fully committed to its line of Supersport motorcycles including the GSX-R1000/R, GSX-R750, and GSX-R600 and each of those models remains eligible for MotoAmerica’s Superbike, Stock 1000 and Supersport classes.

“Our new GSX-8R and GSX-8S are designed to complement our GSX-R line and offer riders a completely different riding experience. Some riders prefer the feel and performance delivered by a high-revving inline four while others prefer the torque and linear feel of a twin. Whether your sportbike goals are everyday street riding, occasional track days, or a full-fledged commitment to competing in a road racing championship, our comprehensive line of sport motorcycles ensures we have a perfect choice for you,” said Graeber.

The GSX-8S, the R-model’s sister bike, an unfaired, naked version, is also homologated for the Twins Cup series.

Suzuki expects this platform to make a strong showing in amateur and pro-level racing. With the GSX-8R giving racers, teams, and aftermarket manufacturers a strong foundation on which to build their racing program, the GSX-8R will be a highly desirable competitor in Twins Cup racing.
 
Suzuki has a rich history of success competing in Twins Cup road racing. The legendary SV650 V-Twin motorcycle won the first-ever Twins Cup race and went on to earn that series’ inaugural championship in 2018. Suzuki dominated this series for several years, winning multiple championships.

The 2024 Twins Cup series, along with the MotoAmerica road racing championship kicks off at Daytona International Speedway on March 7 through March 9, 2024.

For more racing news, results, and special team content please visit suzukicycles.com/racing/road-racing.

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“I have exciting news,” 29-year-old Dobbs said in a video she posted to social media on January 16. “I’ve been quiet about my 2024 racing plans because we were waiting on confirmation from FIM. I applied for the Women’s World Championship back in October [2023], and they told us that they would let us know between then and February 15. I just got an email this morning that says that I was accepted. I’m so excited.”

Dobbs, who is a Project Manager for a civil engineering firm in between races, participated in the full 2023 MotoAmerica Supersport and Super Hooligan Championships and took a best finish of 14th in the extended Supersport race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and placed 10th in the Super Hooligan Championship thanks to three top-seven race finishes.

The WCR series will include 24 experienced female racers like Dobbs competing on Yamaha YZF-R7 spec motorcycles in two races during each of six FIM Superbike World Championship rounds in Europe.

The series supplies Yamaha racebikes, an official GYTR race kit, Pirelli tires, fuel, and technical support, and charges each competitor an entry fee of €25,000 ($27,156 USD). Dobbs is currently seeking additional sponsor support to run in the series, which will be televised globally, according to FIM.

For more on Dobbs’ racing plans, go HERE.

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Indianapolis, IN – January 18, 2024 – Thrilling Team Announcement! Today, Vance & Hines Motorsports proudly presents the dynamic duo set to conquer the 2024 MotoAmerica season.

Hayden Gillim, MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers defending champion, leads the charge with the RevZilla/Mission/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team. Fresh off a winning season, Gillim is geared up for more podium moments and ready to defend the title.

Joining the powerhouse lineup is rising star Rocco Landers in the MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers Series. Landers, with an impressive track record, is ready to make waves.

About Vance & Hines Motorsports

Vance & Hines Motorsports is a powerhouse in the world of motorcycle racing, boasting a rich legacy of success. With a focus on innovation, performance, and a commitment to pushing boundaries, the team continues to redefine excellence in the NHRA and MotoAmerica.

About Revzilla

Revzilla is a leading online retailer specializing in motorcycle gear and accessories. Known for its extensive selection, expert customer service, and commitment to rider satisfaction, Revzilla is a trusted destination for motorcycle enthusiasts seeking top-quality products.

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