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To say that Cory West has been around the racing block a few times would be an understatement. He’s raced an EBR in AMA Superbike. He’s raced a Honda 600 in Spain for a guy named Kenny Roberts with current MotoAmerica Supersport points leader Xavi Fores as a teammate. He’s raced flat track, two-stroke 250cc GP bikes and he’s even raced his way up Pikes Peak. And the ever-smiling racer from Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is still at it. Only now it’s Mission King Of The Baggers on a Harley-Davidson Road Glide and the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship on a Harley-Davidson Pan America. We caught up with the well-versed veteran for this week’s episode of Off Track With Carruthers And Bice.

What is a Press Release?

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What is a Press Release?

A “press release” is promotional text issued by a rider, team, company or organization to inform
the public about an event, product, or service from the issuer’s own point of view, and if deemed
to have news value, may be placed on roadracingworld.com as a service to our readers.

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The following is from Ducati…

A record of 34,976 motorcycles were delivered globally in the first half of 2023, 5 percent more than in the same period of 2022 The top three markets for Ducati have grown compared to last year: Italy +10 percent, United States +11 percent and Germany +13 percent The Multistrada V4 is the top-seller of the Ducati range with 6,382 motorcycles delivered so far in 2023

Following a positive first quarter, Ducati closes the first six months of 2023 reporting growing delivery figures.

The Bologna-based manufacturer delivered a record of 34.976 motorcycles over the course of the first half of the year, thus accomplishing a 5 percent growth compared to the same period of 2022.

Francesco Milicia, Ducati VP Global Sales and Aftersales: “This first half-year was Ducati’s best ever in terms of deliveries. We reached a record 34,976 bikes delivered, proving that our passionate clients continue to appreciate our product range, which is now wider than ever. The supply bottlenecks experienced last year are now over but the global competition in the market is more intense post-Covid  because of better product availability. Our commitment to reinforce the satisfaction of our Ducatisti is stronger than ever and their continuous trust gives all the people in Borgo Panigale extra motivation.”

At the end of the second quarter of 2023, Italy remains in the leading position among Ducati’s markets with 6,639 motorcycles delivered and a growth of 10 percent compared to last year’s period. The United States represents the second largest market for the company with 4,505 bikes delivered resulting in an 11 percent growth over 2022. Germany is in third position, gaining a 13 percent growth with 4,217 motorcycles delivered.

The most appreciated motorcycle in the ever-wider Ducati range is the Multistrada V4 in all its versions with 6,382 models delivered globally between January and June 2023. Ducati’s naked sports bike par excellence, the Monster, is in second position with 4,299 delivered motorcycles in the world, while in third place there is the Scrambler Ducati 800 family with 3,581 bikes.

For 2024 Ducati has already unveiled four new color schemes for its motorcycles. Enthusiasts can choose their SuperSport 950 S in the Stripe Livery that alternates white, grey and red colors, accentuating the sporty elegance of the bike. The Monster is now even more stylish thanks to the new Iceberg White color. Boldness meets performance on the Panigale V2 with the new Black on Black Livery, and the pleasure of traveling every day finds a new sporty attitude on the Multistrada V2 S with the Thrilling Black & Street Grey color scheme. And, in North America, the recent market arrival of the new Scrambler Ducati family, including the Icon, Nightshift, and incoming Full Throttle, are making a big impression. Notably, the Icon can be personalized with nine different colors. 

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More, from a press release issued by MSVR:

Bridewell does the double to be crowned Monster Energy King of Brands

 

Tommy Bridewell, the Monster Energy King Of Brands. Photo courtesy MSVR.

 

Tommy Bridewell had never won a Bennetts British Superbike Championship race at Brands Hatch before today, but the BeerMonster Ducati rider celebrated a double victory to add to his tally and be crowned the Monster Energy King of Brands winner.

After yesterday’s first win in the Championship for Ryan Vickers, the weekend featured five different riders on the podium representing four different teams and three different manufacturers.

In race two, Bridewell got his day off to a winning start as he fought to the front of the pack and then pulled the pin in the closing stages to have an edge of 2.406s at the chequered flag.

Kent had initially hit the front of the pack ahead of Christian Iddon, Vickers and Jason O’Halloran. However, the lead changed on the second lap as Iddon grabbed the advantage with a move down the inside at Paddock Hill Bend.

Kent recaptured the lead at Surtees a lap later, but Iddon instantly attacked back to put the Oxford Products Racing Ducati back ahead. Vickers and O’Halloran were equally looking for their chance to make a move, but on lap seven Dean Harrison crashed heavily at Paddock Hill Bend and the BMW Safety Car was deployed. The DAO Racing Kawasaki rider was unhurt in the crash, meanwhile Josh Owens also tipped off at Graham Hill Bend.

Iddon was then back in the lead when the race resumed, but Bridewell was moving through the pack and by lap 12 he was fighting at the front and he made a decisive move at Hawthorns to head his rivals.

Bridewell then made his charge, breaking the pack whilst behind it became an intense run to the finish with five riders fighting for the final two podium positions. It was Iddon and Kent who held the advantage to secure consecutive top three finishes backing up their podium finishes in the wet yesterday with a repeat performance in the dry with Glenn Irwin fighting through to fourth ahead of Vickers and O’Halloran.

Race three became an intense five-rider race-long fight for victory in the final action of the weekend, with it coming down to the final lap between Bridewell and his BeerMonster Ducati teammate Irwin and BikeSocial Sprint Race winner Vickers.

At the start of the race, Josh Brookes was caught up in the pack and crashed out at Paddock Hill Bend unhurt. Meanwhile at the front, Kent had dived into the lead ahead of Bridewell, Iddon and Kyle Ryde, who later retired from the race on the LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha.

Iddon then took the lead on the second lap and he was holding the advantage until lap 12 when Bridewell had edged ahead with a move at Hawthorns. The lead group had become a five-rider freight train and Bridewell was holding the advantage over Iddon, Irwin, Vickers and Kent.

Irwin moved into second at Surtees on lap 15, pushing Iddon back to third and then the Oxford Products Racing Ducati rider was under attack from Vickers who made his move at Stirlings.

On the last lap, both Irwin and Vickers were hunting Bridewell but it wasn’t enough to deny him the double victory with just 0.237s covering the top three at the chequered flag.

As Bridewell claimed a second win, Irwin fought back to finish on the podium for the first time this weekend, whilst Vickers ended the event on a high with third place.

Iddon held off Kent to take fourth place with O’Halloran completing the top five for McAMS Yamaha. In the closing stages, Lee Jackson was able to get ahead of Leon Haslam on the ROKiT BMW Motorrad with rookies Charlie Nesbitt and Max Cook completing the top ten.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 2 result:

Tommy Bridewell (BeerMonster Ducati) Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +2.406s Danny Kent (Lovell Kent Racing Honda) +2.463s Glenn Irwin (BeerMonster Ducati) +2.512s Ryan Vickers (LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha) +2.732s Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) +3.039s Kyle Ryde (LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha) +3.351s Lee Jackson (Cheshire Mouldings Kawasaki) +6.821s Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad Team) +8.473s Jack Kennedy (Mar-Train Yamaha) +8.598s

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 3 result:

Tommy Bridewell (BeerMonster Ducati) Glenn Irwin (BeerMonster Ducati) +0.133s Ryan Vickers (LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha) +0.237s Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +2.000s Danny Kent (Lovell Kent Racing Honda) +3.481s Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) +4.744s Lee Jackson (Cheshire Mouldings Kawasaki) +6.343s Leon Haslam (ROKiT BMW Motorrad Team) +7.373s Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda by Hawk Racing) +8.046s Max Cook (Cheshire Mouldings Kawasaki) +13.706s

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:

Tommy Bridewell (BeerMonster Ducati) 258 Glenn Irwin (BeerMonster Ducati) 223.5 Kyle Ryde (LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha) 181 Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) 177 Leon Haslam (ROKiT BMW Motorrad Team) 172 Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) 158.5 Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) 143 Lee Jackson (Cheshire Mouldings Kawasaki 142.5 Ryan Vickers (LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha) 138 Danny Kent (Lovell Kent Racing Honda) 100

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Tommy Bridewell

BeerMonster Ducati

“It’s been a great weekend in all aspects. To win one BSB race is an achievement so to win two in a day shows how confident I am and how I feel within myself, with the bike and with the team.

“I’m really proud of what we’re doing at the moment. I’m thinking more about what I’m doing which is allowing me to analyse more, understand more, and learn more and all of that combined is helping me go faster.

“In the final race, I knew Glenn would be there with me but it’s testament to the hard work we’re doing on Friday and Saturday that I could hold him off and it’s all about maintaining the good momentum we have. To be crowned the Monster Energy King of Brands is great!”

What is a Press Release?

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What is a Press Release?

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Wayne Rainey (center) is surrounded by legends. (From left to right) Eddie Lawson, Kenny Roberts, Doug Chandler, Bubba Shobert, Rick Johnson, Kevin Schwantz and Carlos Checa. Photo by Jeff Bushnell Photography

Friday, July 7 was an amazing day for the Third Annual “Rainey’s Ride to the Races.” We had over 70 riders exploring the scenic Monterey Peninsula, taking two laps around the freshly paved WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca circuit, and enjoying a great catered lunch with the Legends. It was a ton of fun.

Following lunch, John Ulrich and Dan Argano gave an informative presentation on how the soft-air barrier systems continue to protect our riders in the road racing community, and we were all entertained by the Q & A session with the seven world-class racers. It was certainly unique and having the riders sign the commemorative posters for everybody was icing on the cake.

All of this supports the Roadracing World Action Fund, which provides for the purchase of the Air Fence and Alpina soft barriers. I think it’s amazing that because of your support, and others in our industry, we raised just shy of $100,000 from the ride.

I truly want to thank all the riders for taking part in this special event.

Additional thanks also go to our Legends for coming on the ride and for hanging out with all of us in the motorcycle community. I’d also like to thank the California Highway Patrol, Robb Talbott for his generous donation and for allowing us to stage at his museum, the Terry Vance Family Foundation, Les Stretch, and Gordon McCall for leading the ride, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Raceway and, of course, Moto America and the MotoAmerica team that helped make this ride possible.

See you all next year!

Wayne Rainey