The Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto2™ team kept themselves busy after the San Marino GP – completing a two-day test at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia. The team's two riders, Miguel Oliveira and Brad Binder, enjoyed productive track time on both days and were able to deliver data from more than 150 laps apiece. Only windy conditions on Thursday caused some problems for the duo. Source link
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Smithfield Calls Out Richard Petty Motorsports For ‘Years Of Subpar Performance’
It looks like Richard Petty Motorsports and its soon-to-be former sponsor Smithfield Foods aren’t wasting any time airing out their dirty laundry. Smithfield CEO Kenneth Sullivan issued a response to Richard Petty’s statement Tuesday, and he didn’t pull any punches, calling out RPM for “years of subpar performance on the track.” Earlier Tuesday, Petty said that he and his eponymous team were “extremely disappointed” — words that Sullivan echoed in his statement — with Smithfield’s decision to sign with Stewart-Haas Racing for 2018. The seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion also claimed that Smithfield had made a handsh... NESN.com
Lorenzo: “I was very satisfied with my second laptime”
Jorge Lorenzo, P5: “We had some problems with the electronics in FP4 and I had to go back on the scooter and take the other bike for the last few minutes, and we used a new tyre so that’s why we were so fast. Then in qualifying I was very satisfied with my second laptime, it was very fast, but the problem was the other riders were so fast! Not only Marc, but also Rossi…impressive laptimes. I expected the front row so when I saw I was fifth I was a bit disappointed because I was very proud of my lap. Yesterday we had some problems – vibration over the bumps and consistency on used tyres. We’ve solved the first
“Faster than last year”: riders ready to take on Silverstone
Ahead of track action on Friday for the Octo British Grand Prix, the Pre-Event Press Conference got the ball rolling at Silverstone, with Championship leader Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) joined by Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team), Maverick Viñales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP), Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda Team), Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda), a Union Jack-wearing Scott Redding (Octo Pramac Racing) and Tom Lüthi (CarXpert Interwetten). Talk focused on the challenge of the long, fast Silverstone Circuit, and a few questions about the weather – as always when touching down for the British GP. Source link
Moto2™ back on track at the Red Bull Ring
Championship leader Franco Morbidelli (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) had two bikes in the garage to run back-to-back Öhlins comparisons, with teammate Alex Marquez also working on the suspension, as well as setup. Their key rivals Italtrans Racing Team worked on geometry and settings, as did Isaac Viñales (BE-A-VIP SAG Team). Teluru SAG Team rider Tetsuta Nagashima was more concentrating on ergonomics, as the Japanese rider settles into racing the 2017 Kalex chassis – which he has now had since Brno, meaning every Kalex rider is now on the new chassis. Source link
VR46 Master Camp talent take to the flat track
Marco Belli: "The first day of the Yamaha VR46 Master Camp is all about getting the riders in the right position on the bikes, so they can work them easily. It's always a question of body position and throttle control. Yesterday we worked a little bit more on the lower half of the body, because we noticed that they needed to ride the bikes more with that part instead of trying to solve situations using their upper body. We did some special exercises and I can tell that most of these guys are used to these kinds of practice sessions, perhaps on dirt or supermoto. They're already able to control the bike, which is good, but then it becomes a
NASCAR Live Stream: Watch Brickyard 400 At Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Share this: The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series is at IndyCar’s holy grail, as drivers are set to compete in Sunday’s Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. One of the signature sporting venues in the United States, the 2 1/2-mile oval at IMS is steeped in rich IndyCar tradition, but also hosts one of the most exciting races on the NASCAR calendar. Kyle Busch has to be the favorite Sunday, as he’s won the last two races at IMS. He’ll face a stiff challenge from Jimmie Johnson, though, who has a series-high four wins at the track. Still, all eyes will be on Dale Earnhardt Jr., who is looking for his first victory at the track in a Cup race. Here’s how to watch