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We are saddened to hear of the passing of John Williams, 5-time world hillclimbing champion, 10 Canadian championships and 6 US championships; John and his family created the most winningest team in... The post John Williams, World Hill Climb Champion Passes Away appeared first o…
Today, we have a brilliant list of to-do’s as everybody continues toward the riding season’s slow-downs: Canada and the U.S. have locked horns in a fresh trade dispute, placing a 50% counter-tariff on American heavyweight bikes. Moto Guzzi’s historic Mandello del Lario headquarte…
Andrea Iannone finished fourth in the inaugural FIM Bagger World Cup, but that could prove to be a good thing for the sport.
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How buzzed is Daxa about Pedro Acosta’s win? How embarrassed was she by his ignominious sprint crash? And why is Jorge Martín suddenly riding like a champion? In this episode of the MotoGirlyPops podcast, self-proclaimed girlypops Daxa and TVRoomRaccoon break down all the action …
The completion of the Canadian motorcycle road racing championship year will take place this weekend at Shannonville Motorsport Park, with the last round of the RACE Moto Regional series, the celebration event for the 50th Anniversary of Nelson International Raceway. S.M.P. was o…
London, UK, 22 September 2026: Following recent speculation, SX Global can confirm that it is actively progressing discussions to secure significant new investment that will strengthen the foundations of the FIM World Supercross Championship and support its next phase of global g…
The Grand Prix Commission, composed of Messrs. Paul Duparc (FIM), Mike Webb (IRTA), Biense Bierma (MSMA) and Carmelo Ezpeleta (MotoGP SEG, Chairman) in the presence of Jorge Viegas (FIM President), Carlos Ezpeleta (MotoGP SEG), Corrado Cecchinelli (Director of Technology), Paul K…
It’s The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today’s episode, the boys unpack what to expect for this weekend’s SMX finale. Let’s dive in! Chapters: 0:00 – Intro 3:37 – Dylan F…
Honda has teased a “full circle moment” ahead of the final 1,000cc Japanese MotoGP next month, hinting at a potential one-off livery to be used by Takaaki Nakagami.
Motocross fans can look forward to a very special battle. On October 10 and 11, Cooper Webb and Jeffrey Herlings will go head-to-head at an event in Arsago Seprio, Italy. The organizers are promoting the confrontation as a final, legendary battle between two greats of the sport. …
Dunlop’s treble, McGuinness’s milestone, new lap records and the schedule changes that delivered the 2026 Classic TT programme. Plus David Johnson’s injury update and the 2027 TT timetable. The post Classic TT 2026: Dunlop’s treble, McGuinness’s milestone and a race against the w…
Until this weekend, KTM's last MotoGP victory had come courtesy of Miguel Oliveira, in the 2022 Thai Grand Prix - a race heavily affected by rain. That same Sunday at Buriram, Pedro Acosta finished 16th in the Moto2 race. It was his first season in the intermediate class, before …
The inaugural WMX Invitational Powered by Synchrony will pit 13 of the top WMX racers against one another in a showcase race on the hybrid racetrack built at arguably the most unique venue the sport has ever visited.
WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista says his performance at the end of 2026 will be key to his chances of finding a good race seat for 2027.
MotoGP has announced the renewal of its contract with the Tuscan circuit, which will remain the venue for the Italian Grand Prix through 2031
Is the title Marc’s to lose? How big was Bezzecchi’s fumble? And is Pedro Acosta currently the best rider on the grid? In this episode of the MotoGirlyPops podcast, self-proclaimed girlypops Daxa and TVRoomRaccoon go through all the MotoGP action from Misano. Plus Raccoon defendi…
Your 2026 SX champion has returned at Columbus SMX and wow were those some insane conditions! Maximus Vohland is on to talk about the interesting conditions at Columbus and his thoughts on the venue as well as his own personal progress. Jeremy Albrecht is on in his typical honest…
Ricky Russell has won the 2026 Corduroy Enduro aboard his Kawasaki KX450, beating out Canada’s Tyler Medaglia and fellow US rider Tyler Vore. In claiming victory, Ricky also put his name on the $10,000 contingency prize from Kawasaki, part of more than $40,000 in available contin…
Triumph Motorcycles is celebrating the first ever World Championship victory in its history, as Guillem Farres has been crowned the 2026 FIM MX2 Motocross World Champion with the Triumph TF 250-X in Darwin, Australia. Teammate Camden McLellan finished an incredible season in seco…
A corporate initiative called “Back To The Bricks” and labeled as a “Reset” for the company may see Harley-Davidson concentrate its U.S. racing activities on supporting customers involved in Bagger racing, instead of continuing to spend money on its own factory team running in Mo…
MotoGP is set to reveal its full 2027 race calendar on Friday, which will include Valencia as the season-finale once again, although there will be no Hungarian Grand Prix.
Ian Harrison called into the show this week to discuss Jorge Prado’s recent run of success which has led him to sitting on the doorstep of a World Championship in SMX. There’s a mysterious GP part that Prado has been running of late that has helped him find another level of comfo…
April Franzoni will continue to race for Team SR in 2027. The French team has announced that its partnership with the young French rider will continue. In addition, Franzoni will receive support from Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) next season. Franzoni will once again compete in …
Scott Redding doubled up in the shortened British Superbike Championship Sprint race at Assen as rain brought a premature end to proceedings. Redding, who also dominated Race One, led the entire...
Two wins at Assen put Payne and Rousseau within reach of the 2026 FIM Sidecar world title. Corey and Danyon Turner recovered from 19th in the Sprint to ninth in the Main race. Report and full results. The post Payne and Rousseau sweep Assen as Turners rebound for ninth appeared f…
2026 RIDGEDALE SUPERMOTOCROSS FINAL PRE-RACE REPORT: INJURED LIST, TV SCHEDULE & MORE The 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship playoffs reach their conclusion this weekend with the final round set to take place at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri. After opening…
There has never been much doubt about Pedro Acosta’s quality or talent, but since making his MotoGP debut three years ago, he had been waiting for KTM to give him a bike to challenge for a grand prix win. That wait finally ended at the Red Bull Ring, KTM’s home circuit, where Aco…
What you need to know the most for the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Final on Saturday: the points-paying motos start just after 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific on Peacock. Remember, you can every moto LIVE on Peacock.
Miguel Oliveira says Brad Binder is “exactly what we need” at BMW for the 2027 WorldSBK season.
INTERVIEW - “The engine will be completely different, and we’ll face more challenges, but we’re working on it. If Superbike turns the tables, we have to ask ourselves if it’s still the right championship for Ducati.”
Greetings! Welcome to this Fall edition of the Monday Gate Drop Column, which as always is brought to you by the fine people at Yamaha Motor Canada. This is a big week for Blu Cru riders as this weekend is the Yamaha Rider Appreciation Day at Sand Del Lee. On Saturday, Blu Cru ri…
Ducati Lenovo The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the Austrian Grand Prix, the fifteenth round of the season. At the Red Bull Ring, Marc Márquez finished the race in fifth position, while Francesco Bagnaia crossed the finish line seventh. Márquez, after a good start, lost three posi…
For this week’s episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with PMG Suzuki’s Dustin Pipes to reflect on the transition from privateer racer to starting a team, discusses how he introduced Twisted Tea into motocross, signing Ken Roczen to the team, Suzuki’s elevated involv…
The #36 will remain on the sidelines for the next two races, with a replacement TBC. Honda HRC Castrol have announced that Joan Mir will miss the next two Grands Prix upon the medical advice of MotoGP Medical Director Dr Angel Charte and his team at the Dexeus University Hospital…
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Australian road racer David Johnson is facing a “long road to recovery” following his Classic TT accident last month.
oss Branch will not compete in the Rallye du Maroc. The Hero MotoSports rider suffered an injury in a training crash. Branch will not be fit in time to compete in Morocco and is now focusing on his recovery and a return in 2027. Missing the event is a major disappointment for Bra…
Scott Redding dominated the opening British Superbike Championship race at Assen to claim his first victory since July. Redding last stood on the top step in Race Three at Brands Hatch and has...
SX Global has cancelled the World Supercross British GP just 18 days before race day as investment talks continue. Teams have backed the promoter, while the statement provides no specific update on Gold Coast or Christchurch. The post World Supercross British GP cancelled as SX G…
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Click on images to enlarge Classic Feets Minert. Classic motocross. Feets during the 1970 Trans-AMA series on his factory BSA. By Jody Weisel As a general rule I don’t recommend meeting your heroes up close and personal. As much as we glorify them for their prowess on a motorcycl…
There are still eight races remaining in the 2026 season, with uncertainty surrounding the Qatar round, but much of the MotoGP grid is already looking ahead to next year. That is hardly surprising, not only because several riders will change teams and take their careers in new di…
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Mugello will remain home of the Italian MotoGP after the iconic Tuscan circuit agreed a new five-year deal.
“It’s too early to judge. We’ll see how things stand once we have some solid data. Ducati was expected to struggle at Misano but dominated. At Spielberg, it was expected to win easily but struggled. There’s no logic to it. We’re taking it one day at a time.”
The LEDGE, Skip Norfolk is in studio. We also have another LEDGE in his own right, Ian Harrison of Factory Redbull KTM. Jeremy Coker is on to talk about the future of Triumph. Bobby Snyder is on to talk all about the Arenacross Series and we have THE LEDGE, PHIL NICOLETTI on as w…
The BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2026 Romania has been decided, with the Euro team winning the female category and the German team winning the male category. It was a close-run thing, with the winning points earned on the final challenge of this year’s competition. This y…
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Julien Beaumer Captures 250SMX Class Win for KTM Sweep LOS ANGELES (September 19, 2026) – The penultimate race of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship saw the series return to Southern California for Playoff 2 inside Dignity Health Sports Park, where abundant sunshine p…
Applications for the 2027 Build.Train.Race. Flat Track and Road Racing seasons are now live, as Royal Enfield considers applications for the next cohort of BTR racers. The all-woman initiative, teaching women to build & race their own motorcycles, highlights women and motorcycle …
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18 racing and test riders, including several rookies, took part in the test, evaluating soft, medium and hard compound slick tires. Testing was carried out using both prototype 850cc machines and suitably adapted current-generation 1000cc bikes. Today, at the Red Bull Ring in Aus…
Pirelli has completed its final in-season MotoGP test, which saw a range of 850cc prototypes on-track, including Ducati’s trimmed-down Desmosedici.
Julius Mikula will miss this year’s Motocross of Nations in Ernée, France. The Czech rider injured his shoulder in a crash during the MXGP of China and underwent a series of further medical examinations after returning to the Czech Republic. Based on the results, it was decided t…
Some of Britain’s best historic race bikes, and well-kept classic motorcycles will descend on Lincolnshire’s Cadwell Park this coming weekend, with two days of on- and off-track fun planned at the...
Leon Haslam mastered the tricky weather conditions at Assen to secure his first British Superbike Championship pole position in eight years. With the weather constantly changing around the iconic...
Webb and Deegan clash, Triumph makes motocross history and Herlings extends his winning streak. Catch up on the Aussie results, Reed’s Holeshot Challenge, Wilson and Bolt injury updates, rally news and TrialGP title deciders. The post Moto Wrap Weekly – SMX Fireworks – MXGP – Ral…
CATCH UP ON THE LATEST VIDEOS: THE INTERNET DELIVERED THIS WEEK Just in case you haven’t had time to scour the internet for your weekly fix of motocross and Supercross videos, the MXA wrecking crew has done the work for you. This week, we start with Axell Hodges getting his first…
THIS WEEK IN MXA: INSIDE THE SMX LA PITS + MXA RIDE DAY Inside the SMX LA pits at Round 2: we talked to the mechanics behind Jorge Prado’s factory KTM, Hunter Lawrence’s HRC Honda, and Justin Hill’s privateer Team Tedder KTM, including a first look at the black fork on Prado’s …
MotoGP boss Carmelo Ezpeleta says the “idea is to go” to Qatar for the Grand Prix scheduled for 8 November, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The conflict in the region has put several motorsport events in the Middle East at risk this year, with the Formula 1 race …
Check out who'll be missing the action at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena.
Nicolo Bulega says he will not change his “approach” to the Italian WorldSBK weekend despite his title chance and a recent test crash.
"Marquez missed the podium due to a technical issue. Bagnaia's 7th-place finish is a sign of tenacity and pride. In this championship, you have to be willing to endure hardship."
Recent rocket strikes in Saudi Arabia sparked rumors that the 2027 Dakar would be canceled, but the event organizers shut down the speculation.
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We recently told you about Stark Future’s newest electric supermoto, the VARG SM Sköll. Well, it looks like Stark isn’t done promoting the bike and wants to demonstrate its performance. To do this, they chose a now-abandoned race circuit called the Autodromo de Sitges-Terramar . …
Circuit Ricardo Tormo to host the final round of the 2027 MotoGP World Championship on 26-28 November. Ahead of the release of the full 2027 MotoGP calendar on Friday 25 September, MotoGP can confirm that the Valencia Grand Prix at Circuit Ricardo Tormo will be the season-ending …
Heading back to SoCal to drop the gate in LA, Round Two of the SMX Championship was a BATTLE! Haiden Deegan fights for the championship in the 450 class in Los Angeles, as tempers rise with $1-million on the table up for grabs! Catch all of the action from this past weekend in Ca…
The Arenacross British Championship is officially back for 2027, solidifying its legacy as Europe’s ultimate indoor motocross spectacle. Born in 2013 inside London’s iconic O2 Arena , the championship has spent over a decade rewriting the motorsport rulebook. Spanning 13 consecut…
Bradley Ray will continue with the McAMS Yamaha team in the British Superbike Championship next season. Ray joined the team in 2024 after owner Steve Rodgers stepped in at the 11th hour to save the...
A maximum 65-point Bol d’Or weekend carried BMW to its first EWC title as YART fell agonisingly short. Full race report, hour-by-hour analysis, results and final championship standings from Paul Ricard. The post BMW wins Bol d’Or to seal first EWC title by four points appeared fi…
MOTOCROSS ACTION MID-WEEK REPORT The racing season continues to move at full speed, and there is plenty happening both on and off the track. This week’s Mid-Week Report brings together the latest news, race updates, rider movement, industry notes, and anything else worth keeping …
While all eyes were on Pedro Acosta's campaign to win his first grand prix on KTM's home ground in Austria, it was Aprilia's Jorge Martin who claimed pole position for the race in a tight qualifying session on Saturday. Acosta will start third behind the joint championship leader…
The full moto from the Florida National, with Ken Roczen, Eli Tomac, Marvin Musquin, Blake Baggett, Zach Osborne, Cooper Webb and more.
Guenther Steiner says Luca Marini brings the experience and temperament Tech3 needs alongside rookie Senna Agius for the new MotoGP era.
“There’s no rule that prevents a Superbike rider from testing a MotoGP bike. DAZN? If I want to say something that won’t be heard, I won’t say it in front of a camera.”
By Mat Oxley: When most people picture the landlocked mountains of Austria, the last thing they think of is shark attacks. So imagine our surprise when we saw the Shark gobble up the competition this week at Red Bull Ring, even devouring Jorge Martin whole. The Shark in question …
KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister has ruled out the company selling its MotoGP team, seemingly ending all speculation about its participation in the sport going forward, which is currently secured for the next five seasons.
Andrew Irwin will make his British Superbike Championship return at Assen after missing the majority of the season through injury. For the second time in his career, Irwin sustained a fractured...
Two wins for Oli Bayliss and a final-corner showdown in Superbikes. Assen delivered plenty as Bayliss beat Luke Stapleford twice and Kyle Ryde denied Scott Redding a clean sweep. The post Bayliss doubles up at Assen as Ryde wins BSB thriller appeared first on MCNews .
ZACH OSBORNE INTERVIEW: “I’M ABLE TO ENJOY IT WITHOUT A LOT OF PRESSURE ON THE RESULTS” It’s now been six years since Zach Osborne was forced into retirement by a back injury. Since that time, the soon-to-be 37-year-old has done some off-road racing and made the switch to Beta. O…
After a great day out on home ground at Misano last weekend, Ducati appears to be facing a much sterner challenge now that the MotoGP circus has moved north across the Dolomites. That's because this week's home squad, KTM, threw down the gauntlet in no uncertain terms as Friday u…
JT previews the SMX finale. "There has been a lot of conversation about what can be better and where to improve these playoff rounds but I think this one is a great fit."
Iker Lecuona admits Nicolo Bulega “will win the title” at the Italian WorldSBK.
“Michelin tyres perform differently than Pirellis, so the bike handles differently and needs to be ridden differently. I’ve tried every chance I’ve had to beat Bulega, and I’ll do the same here at Cremona.”
Discussing current events in the sport and looking ahead to Ridgedale SMX 2026
Weege, Matthes and Matthes get together to talk about the 2nd round of SMX in LA, the nutty second 450 main, Deegs vs Webb, Roczen’s fade, Prado’s win, the 250SMX class, new Feld media rules and more. Thanks to Fly Racing, use the code Pulpmx to save there, Renthal, Maxxis, Race …
Pedro Acosta won the MotoGP World Championship race Sunday at Red Bull Ring – Spielberg, in Austria. Riding his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 on Michelin control tires, the Spaniard won the 28-lap race by 1.017 seconds. It was Acosta’s first MotoGP victory. Jorge Martin was th…
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The Isle of Man TT has confirmed major schedule changes to the 2027 event, including the placement of the 100th Senior TT.
The 2026 SuperMotocross season is heading toward its conclusion. The SMX Final will take place in Ridgedale, Missouri, and the latest Yamaha Animated Track Map gives us an in-depth look at the circuit where the championships will be decided. After the Playoff races in Columbus an…
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Joan Mir will miss this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring after medical checks revealed ‘altered parameters in the blood’. The Honda rider retired from the San Marino Grand Prix at...
Guevara revived his Moto2 title challenge and Quiles moved closer to the Moto3 crown on a dramatic Austrian Sunday. Race reports, full results and standings, plus Agius’s electronics setback and Kelso’s close midfield fight. The post Guevara fights back as Quiles moves within rea…
Five-time 500 World Champion Roger DeCoster turned 82 a couple weeks ago. Think about that! Roger has been racing, testing or managing for well over 50 years. Plus, he has no intention of retiring any time soon. Although the film of Albert powering around the White Sands Motocros…
MotoGP is planning to introduce two qualifying sessions each weekend, one for the main race and another for the sprint, following the model used by Formula 1, Autosport has learned. The initiative has already been put on the table at the dialogue forum involving the teams, the ch…
The AMA Featured Event and Pro-Am will bring together youth, amateur, veteran, and professional racers for three days of competition and special events at one of the Northeast’s signature motocross weekends.
Rico Salmela joins Red Bull KTM Ajo for 2027 Moto3 as Alvaro Carpe departs.
“Nicolò deserves that car; if they don’t give it to him, who should they give it to? Ducati has done an incredible job this year. The 2027 Bimota is a little different.”
The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2026 is set to feature a pair of Vimto-liveried Honda bikes raced by TT legends Joey Dunlop and John McGuinness.
Jason Weigandt walks and talks to quickly wrap up the Monster Energy SMX World Championship from California. Presented by RaceTech.com Seminars and Gold Valves and Motosport.com’s Triumph Adventure Sweepstakes. Go to Motosport.com/win Visit Racer X Online: https://bit.ly/2VKTEp0 …
Izan Guevara won the FIM Moto2 World Championship race Sunday at Red Bull Ring – Spielberg, in Austria. Riding his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard won the 23-lap race by 1.728 seconds. Polesitter Filip Salac was the runner-up on his OnlyFan…
Nicolo Bulega is reported to have suffered a heavy crash while testing Ducati’s all-new 850cc MotoGP bike.
The action during the second SMX Playoff in Los Angeles was spectacular, but afterwards, the focus shifted perhaps even more to what happened off the track. In a new episode of The AC & JB Show , Adam Cianciarulo and Justin Brayton take an in-depth look at the events in LA, parti…
Tommy Bridewell will remain in the World Superbike Championship in 2027 after signing a new deal with Superbike Advocates Ducati. The team was originally set to debut in the British Superbike...
Beñat Fernandez held off Fernando Bujosa to win the 2026 Red Bull Rookies Cup by five points. The Austrian finale featured a maiden victory lost to track limits, a farewell win for David González and a tough finish for Archie Schmidt. The post Fernandez clinches Rookies Cup after…
MXA FANTASY LEAGUE: THE WINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES SMX SCORED 267 POINTS EliMcGrath came out on top at the second round of the 2026 SuperMotocross Playoffs in Los Angeles with 267 points . The racing at Dignity Health Sports Park produced a much different challenge than the muddy …
