Three Ways Road Racers Achieve Higher Corner Speeds
Even in the wet, defending Superbike Champion Josh Herrin brakes hard and early when approaching a corner. Photo by Brian J. Nelson. High corner speeds are one of the most…
The Pivot Point
Mission King Of The Baggers riders Kyle Wyman (33) and Troy Herfoss (1) are already past their pivot points in the turn, while Loris Baz (76) is about to reach…
Squaring Off
Supersport riders Max Van (48) and Torin Collins (71) are side-by-side going into "Charlotte's Web" at Barber Motorsports Park. Both riders are on virtually identical Team Hammer-built Suzuki GSX-R750s, but…
The Racing Line: Outside-Inside-Outside
Whose line is it, anyway? Outside-Inside-Outside is usually the best way through the twisties. Photo by Brian J. Nelson. Racetracks provide ideal conditions for riding through turns, and racers follow…
The Fine Art Of Crashing A Motorcycle
Professional motorcycle road racers, even when crashing, Bobby Fong and Mathew Scholtz display perfect technique in the art of crashing. In motorcycle road racing, it is an absolute certainty that…
Motorcycle Road Racing Terminology
AMA American Motorcyclist Association. CC Cubic centimeters in reference to engine displacement. Crew Mechanics and/or team assistants. Crew Chief The team’s technical leader and the person who communicates directly with…
MotoAmerica’s Five Race Classes
1. SUPERBIKEMotoAmerica’s premier race class, Superbike showcases the top road racers aboard top-of-the-line, highly modified sportbikes capable of speeds approaching 200 miles per hour. Engine Configurations: Over 750cc up to…
Tech Talk: Let’s Learn About The Track Flags And Lights
A flag marshal post at Barber Motorsports Park with a track marshal signaling the riders. Photo by Brian J. Nelson. In MotoAmerica, as in most forms of motorsports racing, a…
Weather And Tires: Getting It Right
Singing in the rain. A wet track doesn't stop Dunlop test rider Taylor Knapp or his Dunlop rain tires from doing their jobs. In fact, Knapp lives for this stuff.…
Tech Talk: The Relevance Of Rearsets
MotoAmerica Superbike Champ Cameron Beaubier works with his crew to dial in the ergonomics of his Yamaha for maximum comfort and performance. Photo by Brian J. Nelson. For the final…
Tech Talk: Putting The Squeeze On Brake Pad Compounds
MotoAmerica Superbikes utilize topnotch brake components, including full-floating, cross-drilled stainless steel front rotors squeezed by radially mounted calipers that contain brake pads made from proprietary compounds. Photo by Brian J.…
Tech Talk: Stop It, Just Stop It
As the "Hayes" logo on the fairing attests, the Scheibe Racing BMW S 1000 RR Superbike is equipped with Hayes Performance Systems brakes, which include Hayes steel braided brake lines…
Tech Talk: Shifting Gears And Blipping Throttles
With his left hand off the clutch lever, Cameron Beaubier accelerates his quickshifter-equipped Superbike with his left foot poised for a clutchless upshift. Photo by Brian J. Nelson. Despite the…
Tech Talk: Motorcycle Road Racing Is Exhausting Work
Kyle Wyman's KWR Ducati Panigale V4 R in full Superbike race trim. Lighter, louder, and most importantly, faster than the showroom stock streetbike on which it is based. Photo by…