The following is from Yamaha…
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong enjoyed a stellar Sunday of racing at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, winning both MotoAmerica Superbike races to make championship gains in front of the home crowd in Monterey, California. His teammate, Jake Gagne, had a strong conclusion to the fifth round of the championship, finishing fifth in Race 2 and fourth in Race 3.
After coming just shy of the victory in Saturday’s Race 1, Fong was looking to move up a step on the podium. In Race 2, the Northern Californian got a great start and slotted into second. Although the series points leader built a gap up front, Fong ran a calculated race and posted consistently fast times in the tricky conditions. Around the halfway mark, he reeled in the leader and made the pass for the lead on Lap 14. From there, he built a gap and took his first win of the 2025 season.
In the final race of the weekend, Fong once again started strong in second but was shuffled back to fourth in a heated multi-rider battle. He kept fighting as the riders in the lead group jockeyed for position, with Fong settling back into the runner-up spot on Lap 6. Similar to Race 2, Fong made his move for the lead on Lap 14 in the final corner, then stretched the gap to secure back-to-back wins at the 2.238-mile track. His seventh-career MotoAmerica Superbike win—and second in a row in his debut season with the team—moved him to third in the standings, now 37 points off the lead heading into the latter half of the season.
Gagne got a good start in Race 2 from the second row of the grid into fourth, but was passed shortly after. He stayed on the heels of the rider in fourth, but ultimately would cross the line fifth. In Race 3, the three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion slotted into third off the start before being shuffled to fifth in the early chaos. He advanced to fourth after a rider ahead withdrew, but had lost too much time to close the gap to the front. Gagne rode his own race in the slick conditions and brought it home fourth, closing out the tripleheader weekend with a 3-5-4 result and sitting fourth in championship standings.
The Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing team returns to action in three weeks’ time at Round 6 of the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, August 1–3.
Richard Stanboli – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager
“It was great to have a double, but I think we should have had a triple this weekend. Bobby worked on his game plan a bit, and we learned some things about the race track over the weekend. We were able to improve the bike and do what an R1 normally does around here – kick everybody’s butt. So we did that, and we’ll go away happy and keep improving for VIR. At this point, we’re not really worried about the championship. We’re focused on winning as many races as we can.”
Bobby Fong – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #50
“It feels amazing to get the double win today, but honestly, I feel more relieved than anything because we’ve been fighting so close all year trying to get the win, and we finally got it done. Everybody behind the whole Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha team has been working so hard, and they’ve been waiting for this. It’s good to get a win for myself this year, keep the confidence rolling, and chip away at the points. I’m looking forward to Virginia. I think we should be pretty good there. It was a great weekend with a lot of NorCal family and friends here, and I’m feeling great, but Tuesday, it’s time to get back to work to continue the progression.”
Jake Gagne – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #32
“Two races today, and not exactly the results we were looking for. The first race was rough. I got off to a slow start and was a little off with the bike and my riding, so fifth wasn’t great. Then I was fourth in Race 2, which still wasn’t the result we wanted, but I made a lot of progress, and we made progress with the bike. We were closer to the front, and I think without some of the drama with the bike blowing up in front of me, we had the pace to be there and fight for it. I’m stoked for Bobby to get two wins for the team, and I’m excited for the next one at VIR.”
The following is from Real Steel Honda…
MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest at Monterey event held July 11-13, 2025, at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Combined qualifying had Hayden starting the 3 races from 6th place on the grid and JD as the first Superbike Cup competitor lining up in 9th place. JD Beach had his highest finish in Superbike this year with a 4th place Saturday in Superbike Race 1 on his Stock 1000 spec Honda CBR 1000RR-R SP Fireblade while Hayden battled technical issues all weekend, including a DNF in Race 1 with his superbike.
On Sunday, Hayden was able to bring home an 8th place finish in Race 2 and one place better in Race 3 finishing up 7th. JD was again the top Superbike Cup entrant and finished 7th overall in race 2 and 6th in the final race. In the Superbike points championship Hayden is in 7th place and JD is in 6th with JD leading the Superbike Cup championship with 250 points after finishing all 3 races as the top Superbike Cup competitor.
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Hayden Gillim – Rider #69: “This weekend was a long one. All I can really say is that I think I went through all the bad luck here. The guys worked their butts off all weekend fixing all the little issues we had and got us two good races on Sunday. I’m looking forward to getting home and regrouping before VIR.”
JD Beach – Rider #95: “Coming back to the west coast to race at Laguna Seca is always a great time. Laguna is such a historic site for motorcycle racing, I love being here. I knew it was going to be a long weekend with three SuperBike races, so it was important to get a good start on Friday. The weekend started out great for us and we were close on pace from the start. Qualifying was going to be important with having three races. Overall, without a Q tire we finished up 9th but set us up good for the races. All three races for the most part went really well. Finished 4th in race one, my best result on the Stock bike and grabbing another 7th and 6th in race two and three. Our pace was great all weekend and we learned some stuff to be ready for the next Stock 1000 round.”
The following is from Suzuki…
Suzuki Motor USA notched up two more podium finishes and several hard-earned top fives while battling through an extended run of bad luck as the stars of MotoAmerica faced off at the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante faced the difficult prospect of contesting a Superbike Tripleheader weekend at the undulating WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca while riding hurt after injuring his right wrist on Friday as a result of a heavy crash in practice. Despite being at considerably less than 100% for the rest of the weekend, the gutsy Escalante gritted his teeth and collected a pair of fifths and a sixth aboard the squad’s GSX-R1000R Superbike.
Escalante said. “I have a lot of expectations for Laguna Seca, and I have been feeling great on the bike lately. But in P1, I hurt my wrist. The doctor said it was not broken, only sprained. I decided to ride the best I could, to figure out a way to still race at the best pace possible. I thought our pace was still quite good in the races, even if it was not what it would have been otherwise. I really liked how well we did with worn tires. I am still working on pushing hard in qualifying and in the first laps of the races. Overall, I am really happy with the team and I think we have the bike to compete for the podium. We just have to put everything together during a race weekend to capitalize fully.”
Sean Dylan Kelly continued to demonstrate that he and his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R are a threat to finish on the podium on any given weekend even if he’s yet to enjoy the breakthrough ride that has narrowly eluded him on multiple occasions this season. After qualifying on the front row, SDK crashed out of third while battling in the lead group in Race 1. Race 2 saw him come home in fourth for the fifth time this season, while he was forced out of Race 3 with a mechanical problem while again fighting at the front.
“It was an unfortunate end of the weekend,” Kelly said. “We got that P4 in Race 2, and I felt there was even more in it here for us, but it was good to get a decent result. We showed good pace all weekend but just had some racing luck that kept us from getting more.”
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott was well on the pace in Supersport qualifying per usual, earning a starting slot on the inside of Row 2 aboard the next-generation Suzuki GSX-R750. Unfortunately, Scott’s recent run of misfortune continued at Laguna Seca, as he was shuffled back to a ninth-place finish on Saturday after contending for a podium position early on. Sunday was even more disappointing, as he was forced to pull out of the race after encountering rogue sensor issues.
Scott said, “Race 1 felt good going in, but we struggled with our set-up on the engine braking side of things, and it hurt in the corners. We didn’t have the pace. We fixed that in the warm-up, but we had another issue rise up and I only got two laps. Overall, it felt really good working with the team as always, but we would have liked better results.”
t was something of a similar story for Scott’s Supersport teammate, Max VanDenBrouck. Max Van did well to secure a third-row starting position aboard his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750. However, he was unable to race his way forward in the manner he usually does, ultimately crossing the stripe in 12th position. He was in line for a better Sunday, running inside the top ten early, but unfortunately, joined Scott as a non-finisher.
“It was in some ways a good weekend for us,” VanDenBrouck said. “I had my best qualifying result, ninth. That’s something we have been working on. Race 1, we didn’t get our best result and then had an issue in Race 2 with seven laps to go. So that was disappointing, but the bike is really fast. I’m looking forward to getting back to the East Coast tracks I know like VIR.”
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Matthew Chapin continued to make his mark in the Twins Cup by securing the fifth and sixth podium results of his stellar rookie campaign. The reigning Junior Cup champion put the squad’s Suzuki GSX-8R racebike second on the grid and then proceeded to twice battle for that same position to the checkered flag. Chapin pulled off a pass in the Corkscrew en route to a runner-up result on Saturday and then backed that up with a close third on Sunday.
Chapin said, “I was really trying to stay consistent and keep working. The tire let go with three laps left on Sunday, but sometimes that’s how it goes. My team really worked their tails off to give me a good bike this weekend, so I have to take my hat off to the RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki team for all the hard work they do.”
The 2025 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship will pick back up at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, on August 1-3.
The following is from Harley-Davidson…
The Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Kyle Wyman continued his domination of the 2025 Mission King of the Baggers road racing series, setting a new lap record to lead qualifying, and winning the Mission Challenge, and both races in a double-header race weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, Calif. His #33 race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycle has carried Wyman to six victories and in eight King of the Baggers races this season, and a massive 76-point lead in the series standings.
Also at Laguna Seca, KWR Harley-Davidson rider James Rispoli rode a race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Pan America® 1250 ST motorcycle to a clean sweep in the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship Presented By Roland Sands Designs and Powered by Harley-Davidson®. Rispoli topped qualifying and won both races in the double-header event, his first victories in the series.
Wyman Does the KOB Double
Wyman set the pace for the King of the Baggers field with a new track record lap time of 1:27.524 on the 2.238-mile, 11-turn Laguna Seca course to claim pole position in the Saturday qualifying session. Wyman also won the three-lap Mission Challenge dash for cash by 1.741 seconds over Factory Indian rider Loris Baz.
At the start of the 8-lap King of the Baggers main event on Saturday, Wyman and RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider Hayden Gillim led the field, with Gillim passing Wyman for the lead at Turn 7 of the first lap. On the second lap the race was stopped for oil on the track after Gillim’s motorcycle had a mechanical issue. On the restart, Wyman charged off the line and opened a gap of 0.50 seconds over Baz, Factory Indian rider Troy Herfoss, and RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider Rocco Landers. Teammates Baz and Herfoss battled for second position with Landers lurking just behind. On the final lap Herfoss attempted to pass Baz in the Corkscrew Turn and ran wide, allowing Landers past to take third position. Wyman crossed the finish line 2.059 seconds clear of Baz, with Landers, claiming his first podium finish of the season, just 0.083 seconds back in third place.
On Sunday, Wyman led off the start only to be passed by Gillim in Turn 2. Herfoss and Baz trailed close behind the leaders. On lap 4, Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory rider Bradley Smith charged into the mix. Baz and Smith traded positions several times before Smith and Baz both ran off the track on lap five. In the closing laps, Gillim and Wyman had a 3.0-second lead over Landers, who moved up to third place when Smith and Baz went off track. On the closing lap, Gillim suddenly lost power as he and Wyman descended the Corkscrew Turn and Wyman roared past to take the lead and the win by 1.449 seconds over Landers, with Indian rider Tyler O’Hara finishing third.
“Obviously (patience) played a huge role for me today,” said Wyman, who now has a record 24 victories in the King of the Baggers series. “Hayden’s been riding well all weekend. It’s such a shame for him, he deserves to be on the box probably yesterday and today. I’m just so happy for the Harley-Davidson team to be having the year we’re having. When you work hard at something, good things can happen, and you’ve got to just keep chugging.”
After 8 of 14 rounds in the 2025 MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series, Wyman leads in series points with 186, followed by Baz with 110 points, Herfoss with 104 points, O’Hara with 86 points, Landers with 77 points, Smith with 76 points and Rispoli with 63 points.
The Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team returns to action August 15-17 at the Permco MotoAmerica Superbikes at Mid-Ohio weekend at Mid-Ohio Sportscar Course in Lexington, Ohio.
The Mission King of the Baggers series features race-prepared American V-Twin touring motorcycles competing in 14 races over seven doubleheader weekends held in conjunction with the MotoAmerica Superbike series. Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team Road Glide® motorcycles are powered by modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight® 131 Performance Crate Engines. The team bikes also feature upgraded suspension components, including Screamin’ Eagle/Öhlins Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks, plus competition exhaust, race tires and lightweight bodywork.
The Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team is sponsored by Rockford Fosgate®, Mission® Foods, Brembo®, Öhlins®, Akrapovi?, SYN3® lubricants, and Screamin’ Eagle® Performance Parts and Accessories.
The following is from Ducati…
Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati) put himself to work over the weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the fifth round of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, extending his lead in the championship series.
Herrin suffered a 100-mph fall during Friday’s riding at the fast turn four, losing the front over the Ducati Panigale V4 R and barrel rolling through the gravel, destroying his primary racebike in the process.
Despite this setback, the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati team prepared a spare bike, and the champion used it effectively to secure a resounding victory in race one on Saturday afternoon over Bobby Fong and Jake Gagne, extending his title lead after Cameron Beaubier crashed out.
Since Laguna Seca had a triple-header format, Herrin once again went head-to-head with Fong in race two. This time, Herrin finished in second place.
The final Superbike race of the day was a copy of race two, but Herrin refused to give in, setting the fastest lap of 1:24.228 and extending his series lead over Beaubier to 31 points after banking another podium in second place.
Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati–#1)
“Laguna has been a great weekend,” Herrin enthused after race three. “We had that slight mishap on Friday that totaled the bike—it was my first big crash in two years. I was bummed about that because I don’t like costing my team the money to build a new bike, but they built me another rocket for Saturday, and we were able to get the win. It was huge, as my wife Rachel, my son Griffin, and my two new twins were all there to see it.
“For today (Sunday), the goal was just to get on the podium in both races because we knew Cam (Beaubier) lost a bunch of points on Saturday with his race one crash. We just wanted to get as many points as we could without taking too much risk.
“It was a bit of chess today, putting myself in the right place to dictate the pace, and although we didn’t get the wins today, I’m so happy with how the weekend went. The Ducati Panigale V4 R was incredible, so was my team, now we have a bit of a rest before we try to keep this ball rolling at VIR.”
Round six of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship sees the field head east to Virginia International Raceway on August 1-3 as Josh Herrin looks to further extend his championship lead.
The following is from FLO4LAW SBU Racing…
The annual MotoAmerica trip to California and the iconic Laguna Seca circuit saw the FLO4LAW SBU Yamaha team back on track with their two riders Bobby Davies and Benjamin Smith doing battle in the latest round of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship this past weekend.
The Laguna Seca event is the first round of the year that sees three Superbike races across the weekend and with three opportunities to score points, both riders were ready for the challenge.
Bobby was back in the saddle and improved throughout the weekend. Qualifying eighteenth after improving his lap time over three quarters of a second between first and second qualifying, he finished the opening race in fourteenth, collecting his first points of the season, before sitting out the second and third races.
Ben arrived at Laguna Seca optimistic after a run of strong results. Tenth on the grid after qualifying, he raced to ninth and eighth in race two and three, respectively, after unfortunately failing to finish race one after a small technical issue following a crash in final qualifying.
Ben remains inside the top ten of the overall championship standings as the series moves to the next round at VIRginia International Raceway in a fortnight.
Ben Smith: “Laguna Seca was decent overall, I would say, and we made progress throughout the weekend. The team resolved a couple of small issues in Friday’s FP1, and I was able to spin some laps. The pace on Friday was good I felt, and we had a direction to go in on Saturday morning. Bike felt good at the beginning of Q2. I was on a good lap with the qualifying tyre which would have moved us up the grid for sure but unfortunately, I had a spill which was a bummer. The team worked hard and rebuilt the bike ready for race one, but we had a small issue which took us out of the running. That’s racing but luckily, we had two more chances. An unexpected wheelie off the start meant I had to work through some things in the opening laps but once I settled down, I was able to finish ninth. The final race I made a better start, but I was struggling in one area of the race track. The pace was good, and I was able to finish eighth. I was happy with the direction we took with the bike in terms of set up so thanks to the team for all their work. The west coast wing of the series wasn’t the easiest for us but that’s racing and that’s part of the process of being in the Superbike class. I am focused on the next races where I think we should be able to get some good results.”
Bobby Davies: “We weren’t sure if we were going to race at Laguna or not this past weekend after replacing an engine at Ridge and not having any time to do a shakedown. Everything looked positive after Free Practice but after three laps in Q1 the sprocket hub bearing imploded and started to damage the swingarm which cut the session short. We were able to source a swingarm from BPR Racing in the paddock and Mike and Jonathan went to work. We were able to make it out in Q2 with only twenty minutes to go and immediately improved. I had a decent start in race one and after a good battle with another rider I ran off in Turn 6 at high speed. I slowed the bike down as much as I could and thankfully didn’t go down. I took fourteenth which was good. On Sunday, we had a couple of issues, nothing crazy, but at least I was able to race on Saturday and get some points on the board.”
Freddy Carswell – Team Principal: “Laguna always brings unique challenges. We made some excellent progress over the weekend working to get Ben more comfortable and improving a few areas on the circuit. Q2 ended a bit early for us with a crash, which unfortunately led to a small part later failing in Race 1, resulting in a retirement. Moving ahead, we had good race pace, and particularly a very strong sector 2-4, which netted some very comfortable top-10 finishes. Moving ahead, we will analyze and evolve, as always. It was great to have the extended version of the team with us this weekend. and we will continue to build and work for a strong showing in Virginia. Our aim is the podium, and we are looking forward to getting there!”
The following is from Karns Performance/TST Industries…
Following a challenging but growth-filled weekend at Ridge, the Karns Performance/TST Industries Racing Team arrived at Laguna Seca focused on progress, consistency, and collecting valuable points. Round 4 of the MotoAmerica season proved to be just that—an energizing turning point as the team left Monterey with strong performances and high hopes heading into VIR in early August.
Levi Badie continued to prove himself as a serious contender in the championship hunt. Despite missing the podium, his 4th- and 5th-place finishes were hard-fought and critical in keeping him in the points conversation. Levi’s determination, consistency, and hunger for more leave the team confident that another podium is just around the corner.
Isaac Woodworth delivered one of his strongest weekends of the season so far. After an impressive qualifying session that placed him 6th on the grid, Isaac maintained his pace and composure to finish 7th in both races—earning valuable experience and reaffirming his place among the frontrunners. His smooth riding and steady progress are a testament to his growth as a rider.
Elisa Gendron Belen continued her upward trajectory with a weekend full of breakthroughs. Qualifying 25th in a deep field of 32, Elisa showed her grit and determination by improving her lap times in both races. She finished 28th in Race 1 and charged forward to 23rd in Race 2 with some great battles. Elisa’s progress has been great, and her energy and growth mindset make her one to watch for the rest of the season.
As the team looks ahead to VIRginia International Raceway, the mood is one of focus and optimism. Laguna Seca may not have delivered trophies, but it brought momentum, growth, and belief. The second half of the season is shaping up to be a thrilling ride.
The following is from Robem Engineering…
Putting in impressive performances has become the norm for Robem Engineering rider Alessandro Di Mario. The reigning MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion made it two rounds in a row that he’s claimed pole position and won both Twins Cup races – this time at the iconic Laguna Seca circuit. The Kentuckian has now won five consecutive Twins Cup contests and is mathematically eligible to clinch the 2025 title at the next round.
Di Mario’s teammate Hank Vossberg continued his stellar start to racing in MotoAmerica Twins Cup by finishing third in Saturday’s race and second on Sunday to achieve three podium finishes in his first four Twins Cup outings.
The Robem Engineering duo’s frontrunning pace was evident from the start of the July 11-13 round, as Di Mario and Vossberg were the first- and fourth-fastest riders in Friday morning practice. Di Mario continued to pace the field when he finished the Friday afternoon Qualifying 1 session on provisional pole. Vossberg finished the session right behind his teammate in second place. When qualifying concluded on Saturday morning, Di Mario had secured his fourth pole position of the season, and Vossberg had qualified in third for the weekend’s two Twins Cup races.
The Saturday afternoon Race 1 saw Di Mario jump out to an early lead and never look back, winning by a margin of 9.164 seconds. Vossberg was locked in a hard-fought battle for second place for the entirety of the 13-lap race and finished third to record his second podium finish in his first three Twins Cup races.
Sunday afternoon’s Race 2 was the scene of another Di Mario victory, this time by about seven seconds. Vossberg had an even better race on Sunday to come out on top of another race-long battle to net the second runner-up finish of his Twins Cup career – giving Robem Engineering a 1-2 finish.
With two more victories to his credit, Di Mario now holds a 67-point lead in the class standings with four races remaining. Vossberg is now fifth in the points standings – despite having only taken part in four of the eight Twins Cup races this season.
Alessandro Di Mario / Robem Engineering Aprilia
“I would like to thank the whole team. My Aprilia RS 660 felt great all weekend. Getting another two wins puts me in a really good spot to wrap up the championship pretty soon. I can’t wait for VIR!”
Hank Vossberg / Robem Engineering Aprilia
“What a great way to follow up my Twins Cup debut with a double podium. This is great momentum heading to VIR. The team put a great bike together, and I am very grateful for this ride.”
The Robem Engineering team will be back in action at the next Twins Cup round, which takes place Aug. 1-3 at VIRginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia.
The following is from Rahal Ducati Moto…
Saturday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca delivered a mix of resilience, strategy, and renewed determination for the Rahal Ducati Moto crew. Track temperatures climbed through the day, creating a greasy, low-grip surface that impacted setup across the board. Despite the conditions, all three riders rounded out the day in the top ten.
After securing pole position with a combined qualifying time of 1:26:390, PJ Jacobsen held strong in second place for a majority of Race 1 aboard the No. 15 XPEL Ducati. Unfortunately, an overly aggressive pass by his championship contender forced PJ off the racing line, dropping him to third. While not the outcome the team hoped for, Jacobsen retains the championship lead and is focused on coming back stronger in Race 2 with key setup changes in place.
Corey Alexander rebounded with a standout ride aboard the No. 23 Roller Die + Forming Ducati, charging from 11th on the grid to finish sixth. After a challenging Qualifying 2, hampered by lingering issues from Friday’s crash, Alexander delivered one of his strongest performances of the season, showcasing promise for tomorrow’s race. With a solid setup underneath him, he’s confident in his ability to fight further up the field in Sunday’s race.
Kayla Yaakov battled front-end issues linked to rising track temperatures, limiting her ability to move forward in the field. Despite the result, her race pace remained consistent, and the team is working overnight to provide a more balanced setup on the No. 19 XPEL Ducati for Sunday’s race.
With data in hand and improvements underway, the team is ready to finish strong at one of the most iconic circuits on the calendar.
PJ JACOBSEN
No. 15 XPEL DUCATI PANIGALE V2
STARTED: P1
FINISHED: P3
CHAMPIONSHIP: 1st // 182 Pts.
WHAT HE’S SAYING: “It ended up being a very difficult race today. The changes we made progress on didn’t turn out for us when the track temperature rose. Our plan is to go the other way with the bike, and it should feel more rideable and aggressive in Race 2 so I can better battle the guys at the front. I had a great start to the race, though, and I’m really confident for Race 2 tomorrow with my team.”
KAYLA YAAKOV
No. 19 XPEL DUCATI PANIGALE V2
STARTED: P6
FINISHED: P10
CHAMPIONSHIP: 7th // 77 Pts.
WHAT SHE’S SAYING: “Finished up our day here at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and I’m a bit disappointed with the results from my race today. We made a big step in Q2, and I was feeling more comfortable with the stability of the bike and the front, but I experienced a lot of issues with the front end in the race. I wasn’t able to stop the bike and then get it to turn to the apex. Everyone was struggling with rear grip, so we now know what to expect for tomorrow. We’re going to be making some big changes to the setup to get me more comfortable on the bike. I feel that the team and I are in a better position than we were able to show today, I’m excited for the opportunity to get back out there and ride how I know I can ride.”
COREY ALEXANDER
No. 23 ROLLER DIE DUCATI PANIGALE V2
STARTED: P11
FINISHED: P6
CHAMPIONSHIP: 11th // 40 Pts.
WHAT HE’S SAYING: “It was a good day overall. We had a bit of a frustrating Qualifying 2 session with some remaining issues from yesterday’s crash, but that crash was nobody’s fault but mine. Working up from 11th to sixth in the race was a really strong turnaround for me—I think we really earned that one. We have a lot of potential, but we’ll have to get ahead of the game on practice and qualifying sessions to put ourselves in a better position to get away with the front group. We have the pace, and I’m very happy with where the bike was at today. Thank you to everyone for their hard work. Hopefully we can get up in the podium hunt tomorrow.”
BEN SPIES
TEAM PRINCIPAL
WHAT HE’S SAYING: “It was a decent day for the Rahal Ducati Moto squad, but obviously we want more. The greasy, hotter track threw a few curveballs at us, but we know what to do to make the bike better for tomorrow. Corey rode very well, especially coming from so far back on the grid and lacking a bit of straight line speed. Kayla ran into a few small problems again, most likely because of the heat of the track and her bike settings. We’re ready to make their bikes better for tomorrow and get some better results.”
