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[Fatfatboy]

Looks like Tech3 Gasgas is giving Augusto Fernandez the boot. He kinda expected it.
Now who will fill the saddle?
Does Miller have a 2025 seat?

https://motorcyclesports.net/augusto-fernandez-wasnt-taken-by-surprise-at-not-continuing-in-motogp-i-never-felt-good-it-wasnt-a-surprise/

[oldironnow]

Welcome to MotoAmerica AF.
You can hang with Baz.
Give is a shout when you arrive.





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[whatarush]

Fatfatboy wrote

Looks like Tech3 Gasgas is giving Augusto Fernandez the boot. He kinda expected it.
Now who will fill the saddle?
Does Miller have a 2025 seat?

https://motorcyclesports.net/augusto-fernandez-wasnt-taken-by-surprise-at-not-continuing-in-motogp-i-never-felt-good-it-wasnt-a-surprise/

Pedro is joining BB, Bastianini and Vinales are signed to ride Tech 3 KTM’s

Here is the most recent signings that I know of.



The only one not listed is Fermin Aldeguer that is already signed with Ducati but not with a team yet. I suspect VR46.

Rumor is Jack is going to Gresini. With Giannantonio signed on till 26 and getting a 2025 duc at VR46

https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2024/07/01/2024-rider-market-confirmed-signings-and-latest-rumours/495468

[oldironnow]

Spencer out.
Crafar in.

https://superbikeplanet.com/story/1095/crafar-to-take-over-fim-stewards-panel-in-2025-replacing-freddie-spencer


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[motogrady]

Looks like we might have an American rider in motogp next year.

[whatarush]

That would be awesome!!! I hope it happens.

We got a couple more contracts signed with J. Mir and R. Fernandez

[whatarush]

oldironnow wrote

Spencer out.
Crafar in.

https://superbikeplanet.com/story/1095/crafar-to-take-over-fim-stewards-panel-in-2025-replacing-freddie-spencer


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I’ll miss his great pitlane reports. But I’m sure he’ll do a WAY better job the Spencer has done

[whatarush]

Damn looks like Joe lost out on the Trackhouse ride.

https://us.motorsport.com/motogp/news/moto2-frontrunner-ai-ogura-set-for-motogp-debut-with-trackhouse-in-2025/10638962/

[motogrady]

whatarush wrote

Damn looks like Joe lost out on the Trackhouse ride.

https://us.motorsport.com/motogp/news/moto2-frontrunner-ai-ogura-set-for-motogp-debut-with-trackhouse-in-2025/10638962/

Ya.   Bummer.  

But eh, didn’t Joe pass up a motogp ride 2 years back?
Prob kicking himself in the ass if he did.  

[whatarush]

WDW Race of Champions will be live Saturday morning here.
https://www.youtube.com/live/KJHfINUT3JE?si=EHKC2mFRqlCfMrjT
 
Qualifying can be seen here.
https://www.youtube.com/live/YB_WvJv_i0U?si=o0RsTf-pvB87SHw2

[oldironnow]

whatarush wrote

WDW Race of Champions will be live Saturday morning here.
https://www.youtube.com/live/KJHfINUT3JE?si=EHKC2mFRqlCfMrjT
 
Qualifying can be seen here.
https://www.youtube.com/live/YB_WvJv_i0U?si=o0RsTf-pvB87SHw2

Thanks for the headsup !

Hmmm... they didn't ask Herrin to come over and play.





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[hacksaw]

WD40 Race of Lubricants

[oldironnow]

https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/evolve-gt-hosting-first-motorcycle-track-day-at-ozarks-international-raceway/

It might become more than a car-only venue.


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[whatarush]

Interesting…when the local TD guys want to look it over. They said the outer loop was still unsafe do to lack of runoff and guardrails to close to the track.

[oldironnow]

whatarush wrote

Interesting…when the local TD guys want to look it over. They said the outer loop was still unsafe do to lack of runoff and guardrails to close to the track.

Well dang.
The story had the issue lying in the inner loop, but even disregarding that, the aerial photo makes the track look very narrow. No wonder it’s not happening.
Quite the shame.
Nice shapes.

[oldironnow]

MotoGP - 11 meetings left.
WSBK - 6 meetings to go.
MotoAmerica - 3 meetings until the end.
Flattrack - Either four or five meetings on that schedule.

[Fatfatboy]

whatarush wrote

WDW Race of Champions will be live Saturday morning here.
https://www.youtube.com/live/KJHfINUT3JE?si=EHKC2mFRqlCfMrjT
 
Qualifying can be seen here.
https://www.youtube.com/live/YB_WvJv_i0U?si=o0RsTf-pvB87SHw2

Thanks for sharing this.
We watched it last night. I predicted the winner.

My man Martin was looking sloppy. My guess is because it has absolutely nothing to do with a championship why bother.

[Fatfatboy]

oldironnow wrote

https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/evolve-gt-hosting-first-motorcycle-track-day-at-ozarks-international-raceway/

It might become more than a car-only venue.


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Nice go cart track.

[Fatfatboy]

I belong to a MOTOGP page on Reddit and a Brit posted this pic of the stands on race day.



He noticed a big drop in attendance this year.
A lot of guys blame the cost to watch it on tv. Some say it’s because there are no Brits in the top class.
I wonder what the truth is and if Dorna is taking notice.

Trackhouse had the opportunity to put an American in but chose not to. So when will we see an American in the top class? Do you think it would help or will it take an American bike to join in to get Americans to pay attention to the sport?

[hacksaw]

Truth is this particular sport is boring. At least watching from the stands. What’s to see? A few bikes that all look the same blow by in a couple of seconds? Even golf is more exciting.