After an incredible substitute showing in the 2023 MotoAmerica Superbike class with Yamaha. JD Beach has found a home for the 2024 Superbike Season. This morning JD Beach announced via the MotoAmerica youtube channel that he has signed a deal with Tytlers Cycle Racing to race a superbike program for 2024. You can view the video here:
As far as we know JD Beach will be riding along side Cameron Beaubier for a dual Superbike effort. However, no official statement has been made regarding Beaubier’s return. The following statement was released at the time of that Beaubier’s decision to sit out the remainder of the season. Team principal, Michael Kiley stated, “I respect Cam’s decision to sit out the rest of this season. The effect he has had on our program with BMW has been great. We look forward to many more podiums next year.”
With JD Beach and presumably Cameron Beaubier, Tytlers may have secured the riders they need to make a run at the Steel Commander Superbike Championship.
This article was not written by Speed Trap Magazine Staff
The following is from Vance & Hines Motorsports…
Vance & Hines Motorsports, a leading force in the world of motorcycle racing, will defend its MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers Championship with the man who won the title in 2023, Hayden Gillim. Gillim will lead a two-rider RevZilla/Mission/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team and will be joined by rising star Rocco Landers.
Hayden is coming off his best season of racing to date, highlighted by his Mission King Of The Baggers Championship on the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Road Glide. In a battle that went to the final round in New Jersey, Hayden came out on top with three victories and 10 podiums in 14 races, including eight podiums in a row when it mattered most to close out the season.
“We had a great season last year and winning the Mission King Of The Baggers Championship was a highlight for me,” Gillim said. “We had to come from behind to catch up, but we got the results when we needed them at the end. I’m a family man and the Vance & Hines team is really like a big family. Everyone on the team worked hard for our success and I’m looking forward to trying to defend our championship. I can’t wait to get started and Daytona can’t get here soon enough.”
Landers will be making his Mission King Of The Baggers debut at Daytona International Speedway in March. Landers, a two-time MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion and the 2020 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, is the win leader in both of those classes with 15 Twins Cup victories and 29 Junior Cup wins. Additionally, Landers has four victories in the highly competitive Supersport class, which gives him victories in three different MotoAmerica classes and 48 wins overall.
“I’m so excited for the season to get here,” Landers said. “I’ve never had an opportunity like this, and I plan on making the most of it. I got the chance to test the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson this off-season and I felt comfortable on it straight away. It will be a lot of fun racing in that class, and I can learn a lot from Hayden (Gillim) and the team. Let’s go racing.”
“I’m really happy with the team we’ve put together for the 2024 season,” said Vance & Hines Motorsport owner Terry Vance. “We’ve got a good mix with Hayden (Gillim) and Rocco (Landers) and I know we’re going to get good results from both of them. Hayden had a tremendous year and brought us our first King Of The Baggers title and we know he will be at the front again this year fighting to defend that title. Rocco brings a lot of youth to the team, and I think he will be a quick study and will surprise people with his speed on the Bagger.”
With rider announcements pouring in from all directions during this holiday season. The latest to be released was that from return MotoAmerica. After a successful pilot campaign their first year in the MotoAmerica series, FLO4Law Racing have announced their plans to participate as a full season team for the 2024 season.
Ben Smith had the following words, “After a somewhat sporadic 2023 season, I was pleased to find my feet in the second half of the year after an immense amount of work to get there. I feel as if I really started to gel with the big bike during that time, and I notched a podium in our first outing. FLO4LAW Racing helped get me back on track last season, and that partnership has carried over into what looks to be a very promising 2024 campaign.
We have our eyes set on the Stock 1000 Championship, however, keeping myself sharp by racing against the Superbike field will be a key aspect to our plan. I can’t thank FLO4LAW Racing enough for the incredible opportunity they have provided me, along with my additional sponsors who have stood behind my career. I am looking forward to rewarding them with great results in 2024.”
“I am truly blessed and grateful to be a part of FLO4LAW Racing. 2023 was a great year for us. We were able to grow as a team and learn the ins and outs of MotoAmerica. Together, towards the end of the year, we had gotten faster and were closer to where we wanted to be. I would like to thank Flo, Matt, and Shon at FLO4LAW Racing for believing in me and taking a chance on me. Benjamin is super fast and a very talented racer. Having him on the team is a huge addition to FLO4LAW Racing, and I am excited for the 2024 race season.”
Ben Smith and Bobby Davies will compete in both Stock 1000 and the Steel Commander Superbike Championship.
The following article was not authored by Speed Trap Magazine Staff
The following is from Rahal Ducati Moto…
Team owners Bobby and Graham Rahal, who announced the formation of Rahal Ducati Moto just two months ago, confirmed today they are adding a third bike to their Rahal Ducati Moto (RDM) team.
2022 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion Corey Alexander will join the RDM stable aboard a Ducati Panigale V2 in the MotoAmerica Supersport class, alongside teammates PJ Jacobsen and Kayla Yaakov. However, his bike will carry a different primary sponsor, Kentucky-based Roller Die and Forming, a Custom Roll Form Manufacturing company.
The three-rider team, which has five-time AMA Champion, 2009 World Superbike Champion and MotoGP race winner Ben Spies as team principal, is set to make its mark in the upcoming MotoAmerica season, which commences with the 82nd running of the historic Daytona 200, a non-points-paying Supersport race that will take place at Daytona International Speedway, March 7-9.
Graham Rahal, Rahal Ducati Moto Co-Owner:
“After discussions with the team and our partners, we recognized that introducing a third bike to the RDM team would bring an advantage in our inaugural year in MotoAmerica. With three riders providing valuable feedback to the technicians, it accelerates our learning curve and boosts our overall competitiveness. Corey’s track record as a proven winner and champion reinforces our belief that incorporating this third bike will contribute to our success in the Supersport class.”
Ray Hammons, President of Roller Die and Forming:
“We have closely followed Corey’s journey over the past several years, always believing in his impressive talent. Our confidence in his abilities has only strengthened over time. Consequently, the decision to support Rahal Ducati Moto in fielding a third bike with Corey at the helm is not just a strategic move but underscores our commitment to fostering home-grown talent. We can’t wait to see Corey aboard his Ducati in Daytona in March!”
Ben Spies, Rahal Ducati Moto Team Principal:
“We’re really happy to announce Corey on the team and having a third bike will add another set of data points which can only be a positive. I’ve been friends with Corey for a while, he’s shown his talent in winning the Superstock Championship back in 2022, and everyone has a lot of respect for him and the Alexander name. We’re excited to put this all together.”
Corey Alexander:
“I’m super excited for the opportunity to join the Rahal family on this new endeavor in the MotoAmerica Supersport class. It’s been a long time since I’ve ridden a middleweight bike but I’m ready for the challenge and looking forward to being a part of the progression of this entire effort. I have to extend a special thanks to Ray and everyone at Roller Die & Forming for the tremendous support. It’s going to be a fun year alongside PJ and Kayla!”
This morning Westby Racing released a statement that they will no longer be operating the team effective immediately. The team has cited health concerns regarding team owner Tyrg Westby who has been a staple of the MotoAmerica series since its inception.
The follow is from a statement released by MotoAmerica on behalf of Westby Racing
“This is one of the toughest decisions I’ve had to make in my entire life,” Westby said. “I’ve been dealing with a lot of health issues over the past few years, and it’s been getting more and more difficult for me to get to the races. So, after a lot of careful thought, I’ve decided to conclude our long run as an AMA and MotoAmerica race team.
“I started this team with my son Dane, and after he passed, we continued to run the team as an answer to ‘WWDD?,’ which is ‘What Would Dane Do?’ Well, the answer to that was to keep racing because we had unfinished business that we started with Dane. But, now, due to my health, it’s time to close this chapter of the Westby legacy.
“I want to personally thank all the riders, crew members, staff members, sponsors, and team partners—especially Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.—who have worked with us over the years. We had a lot of success and good times together. I wish everyone well in their next endeavors, and I also want to thank MotoAmerica for allowing us to be part of their excellent road racing series.”
Where will Mathew Scholtz Land?
Given the shock surrounding this move it is hard to say where Mathew Scholtz will end up in 2024. With many teams having already announced their 2024 rider lineups. It’s hard to imagine a scenario with Scholtz not having a seat. He is still competing at the top level in MotoAmerica Superbike and it would be an unfortunate exit for what was a year of disappointment for Scholtz spearheaded by a number of unlucky race incidents. However, with racing these things are part of the sport so we will report back when more information is released regarding his plans for 2024.
2021 Supersport champion Sean Dylan Kelly is making his return to the MotoAmerica Championship series after a 2 year venture in Moto2. He will ride along side Top Pro Racing team owner Tom Arango. The team will field multiple riders in other class who have not yet been named.
Tom Arango Released the Following Statement
“We have worked tirelessly during the off season to make this team a reality. We interviewed numerous riders to find the best fit for our team which we believe will see us achieve our best results for the 2024 season. Securing Sean (Dylan Kelly) was a priority as we feel he can be very competitive with the BMW package we will be providing. He’s motivated and ready to stand on the box again in the MotoAmerica series.
We are eager to get on track with the entire team as we have a lot of work still to do to prepare over the next few months. We are excited to get the riders on track to test with their new mechanics and aboard their new machines. We have set high expectations for our team going into the season, and believe we have a great group of pilots to achieve great results.”
Kelly will make his 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship debut on a BMW M 1000 RR. Photo courtesy of TopPro RacingSean Dylan Kelly Also Offered his Thoughts on the Move
“I’m excited to race in front of all the fans in the United States again,” said Kelly. “I’ve seen so much success in the MotoAmerica paddock, and I look forward to achieving that success again and connecting with friends I haven’t seen over the past two seasons. I can’t thank team owners Alex Arango and Agustin Sierra enough for this opportunity and I’m excited for the first test aboard my BMW M 1000 RR Superbike.”
TopPro Racing will field multiple riders for the 2024 season. More announcements are to come.
After much speculation, the rumors have been confirmed. PJ Jacobsen will race the No. 15 XPEL Ducati Panigale V2 in the MotoAmerica Supersport class, alongside Kayla Yaakov who will pilot the No. 19 XPEL Ducati Panigale V2. The announcement comes after Team Owner and IndyCar driver Graham Rahal announced the Rahal name would begin a new venture in the world of two wheeled racing back in October.
From Rahal Ducati….
Words from Graham Rahal
“We are incredibly thrilled with the rider lineup we have secured for our inaugural MotoAmerica season. PJ [Jacobsen] has shown incredible talent in his Supersport and Superbike career. We are grateful he was willing to bring his experience to our team to help set the bar as we (attempt to) contend for a championship (in our maiden/inaugural season). Kayla is a young, talented rider, and we are excited for her to showcase her potential during her rookie Supersport season. She will have both PJ and Ben [Spies] to look to for guidance and experience as she grows in her young career.
“We have a lot of work to do in the next few months as a new team to prepare, so we are eager to get the riders to the track to test with their new mechanics and on their new machines. We have high expectations going into the season, and I truly believe we put together a lineup to achieve and exceed the standards we have set for ourselves.”
PJ Jacobsen, formerly of Tytlers Cycle racing is coming off of a successful season in the Superbike class. With Tytlers Cycle Racing ceasing operation it was a natural positive direction to go with PJ taking the reigns with Ducati Rahal. He has the pace, experience and will serve as an excellent mentor for Kayla Yaakov who is just starting to forge her legacy in the motorcycle racing world.
PJ Jacobsen and Kayla Yaakov will fill the seats for Rahal Ducati/XPEL next year in the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship. Photo courtesy of Rahal Ducati Moto. “I’m really looking forward to being a part of the Rahal Ducati Moto racing team,” said Jacobsen. “It’s great to be a part of this racing family, and I think it’s very good for my future to be with this amazing group of people. Having Ben Spies back is going to be absolutely awesome to help with riding and the mechanics and strategy of the motorcycle racing. When I heard about the possibility of [Rahal Ducati Moto] coming to the paddock, my eyes lit up because they run such a professional team in car racing, and they will also have a great, professional team in motorcycle racing.
It’s great for our sport to have people like this involved, and again, I’m very honored to get the call from them to be one of the riders to fight for wins and a championship. I’m super excited to get testing started and really, really motivated for the 2024 season – especially after having such a strong Superbike season in 2023. I feel very fit and in top-form in my career right now, and ready to fight for the top honors. Thank you to Graham and the people that truly believe in me. I’m really looking forward to a great 2024 season!”
Kayla Yaakov Also Expressed Her Excitement
“I am extremely excited to be joining the Rahal Ducati Moto team for the 2024 MotoAmerica Supersport season,” said Yaakov. “Being a part of a team with such an iconic backing is a privilege, not only with one of the most prolific motorcycle brands in the world, but also with the Rahal family. Also, having a world champion like Ben Spies in our corner is such an honor. After talking to him for several years, coming together in this team is going to be huge for my progression in this sport! Although it’s a new team that comes with a lot of pressure, I am extremely confident in the abilities of the team and myself for this 2024 season. I can’t wait to get rolling with this amazing crew and am thankful to everyone that has made this possible. I’ll see you on the high banks of Daytona!”
The following article was not written by Speed Trap Magazine Staff
From Mid Ohio Sports Car Course…
LEXINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 31, 2023) – A full repave project of the entire racing surface at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course was completed last week, officials from Green Savoree Racing Promotions, which owns and operates the track, announced today. Ohio-based Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. began initial repair work the week of October 16th, followed by milling the existing track surface on Monday, October 23 and completing the paving of the final asphalt surface layer on Friday, October 27.
The project was a collaborative effort using the expert services of Kokosing Construction Company, Inc., Kokosing Materials, Inc. and Advanced Materials Services, LLC. Planning and thorough research for the repaving began in 2022 with a test layer placed in Turn 1 for performance evaluation of a racetrack-specific asphalt mixture during the 2023 racing season. The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course racing surface was last repaved starting fall 2005 and completed in spring 2006.
“We were blessed with outstanding weather last week for the crews to complete this major project in a relatively short amount of time,” said Kevin Savoree, co-owner, president and chief operating officer of Green Savoree Racing Promotions. “It was a tremendous accomplishment and collaboration between Kokosing Construction, Kokosing Materials, Advanced Materials Services and our own track operations team to make it happen. We look forward to getting race cars on it for the first time next spring!”
Last week’s work utilized approximately 100 people, 5,000 manpower hours, 15 trucks to remove approximately 6,000 tons (300 truckloads) of old track material and 30 trucks to haul in 6,000 tons of the new asphalt mixture onto the property. The project encompassed 11,550 feet of surface paving, 3,500 feet of various turn reinforcement, 500 feet of full depth repair in the Keyhole and Turn 12 areas and 300 feet of transverse joint repair.
After milling the racing surface, the second step of the process for Kokosing featured asphalt repairs and reinforcement of high stress areas which required additional milling depth. For the final stage, two pavers placed the asphalt surface layer at 40-foot width around the entire circuit, working in echelon (side-by-side pattern) to avoid a centerline joint throughout the track’s 2.258-mile, 13-turn or 2.4-mile, 15-turn layout. The old, milled track material is being recycled and regraded to create additional paddock and parking surface areas on the Mid-Ohio property.
“Plans for the 2023 project started in 2022, immediately after completing the resurfacing of Turn 1,” said Bart Moody, vice president of asphalt estimating and engineering at Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. “Logistical challenges had to be overcome to produce the mix and perform the work with limited time and access. A full-time truck coordinator was in constant communication with material trucks to ensure they entered and exited the track at the correct locations as work progressed. Crews worked extended hours in order to maintain the schedule that made use of unseasonably warm weather for October in Ohio.”
Aggregates were sourced locally in Ohio from Olen Corporation’s Upper Sandusky and Fredericktown plants. Durable aggregates were selected to withstand the loading applied to the track, and a highly polymerized asphalt binder was produced by Kokosing Materials, Inc. to withstand the high temperatures and stresses. The asphalt mixture used was tested at the Kokosing Materials Asphalt Plant and at the track for a variety of properties such as asphalt content, gradation and density.
“The stresses on a racetrack, especially road courses with tight turns, are much higher than those typically seen on conventional asphalt pavements,” said Graham Hurley, project engineer at Advanced Materials Services, LLC. “The much stiffer PG 88-22 asphalt binder used counteracts the shear stresses imparted on the track surface by race cars, which prevents any ravelling that may occur. Additionally, the specifications used for this project were much tighter than a traditional highway specification. The target minimum softening temperature for asphalt binder and the target in-place density values were both set higher than conventional specifications for vehicular traffic. Kokosing successfully met these higher conditions with ease.”
The new track surface will be allowed to cure for over five months in advance of the 2024 season. The road course annually hosts a variety of locally, regionally and nationally sanctioned race events as well the driving and riding courses provided by The Mid-Ohio School.
The full schedule and ticket information for the 2024 major spectator events featuring IMSA, SVRA’s SpeedTour, NTT INDYCAR SERIES, American Motorcyclist Association and MotoAmerica will be announced at a later date. Children 12 and under receive free general admission when accompanied by a ticketed adult at all Mid-Ohio events. Visit midohio.com for more information, and follow its Facebook page @MidOhioSportsCarCourse, Twitter at @Mid_Ohio or Instagram at @officialmidohio for the latest news.
About Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course:
A comprehensive motorsports facility in Lexington, Ohio, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course sits on 380 acres and features a permanent road-racing circuit with two primary race track configurations: 2.4-mile, 15-turn or 2.258-mile, 13-turn layout. Located 60 miles north of Columbus and 75 miles south of Cleveland near Mansfield, the natural terrain road course is commonly referred to as the “Most Competitive in the U.S.” and annually hosts a diversity of locally, regionally and nationally-sanctioned race events for amateur, club and professional drivers and riders. It is also home to The Mid-Ohio School, featuring over 20 driving and riding courses, for teenagers to professional racers using Honda vehicles. Opened in 1962, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course has been owned and operated by Green Savoree Mid-Ohio, LLC since 2011, just the raceway’s third private ownership group in its history.
For more information, visit midohio.com, ‘like’ its Facebook page @MidOhioSportsCarCourse or follow updates on Twitter @Mid_Ohio and Instagram @officialmidohio.
About Kokosing:
Kokosing is one of the largest family-owned construction companies in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Known for unwavering integrity and exceptional safety and quality, Kokosing companies provide extensive resources for their customers. Kokosing’s primary business lines include industrial, transportation, pipelines, water and wastewater, marine and renewable energy. Additionally, aggregates and asphalt material suppliers are part of the Kokosing family of companies.
About Advanced Materials Services LLC:
Founded in 2007 and located in Auburn, Alabama, Advanced Materials Services, LLC provides pavement engineering, testing, and consulting services. AMS supports all aspects of flexible pavement design, testing, and construction inspection, particularly for specialty pavements, such as airfields, automotive proving grounds, intermodal facilities, and racetracks. AMS staff have over 60 years of cumulative experience in the development of asphalt specifications, asphalt mixture design, quality assurance support, materials research, and geotechnical engineering. To date, AMS has provided support to over 35 racetracks across the country.
You can find our previous coverage here: Rahal Ducati to the MotoAmerica Grid?
The following article was not written by Speed Trap Magazine Staff
The following is from Rahal Ducati Moto…
Graham Rahal has been part of the auto racing world since before he was born but the six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES race winner is branching out to the two-wheel racing world with the creation of Rahal Ducati Moto, a two-bike team with his father, 1986 Indy 500 and three-time INDYCAR champion, Bobby, that will compete in the Supersport class of MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. The riders of the two Ducati Panigale V2s will be announced at a later date.
XPEL, a leading provider of protective films and coatings, including automotive paint protection film, surface protection film, automotive and commercial/residential window films, and ceramic coatings, will be the primary sponsor for the bikes in a multi-year deal. The San Antonio-based company also has a relationship with Rahal Paint Protection and the Bobby Rahal Automotive Group.
For as long as Graham Rahal can remember, he has had a fascination with Ducatis. He purchased his first one in 2007 – a yellow 1098S – with prize money from his Champ Car rookie season, and he continued to collect various models over the years but owning a Ducati dealership – or two – or especially a Ducati race team was beyond his wildest imagination.
To set the team up with the best chance of immediate success, Rahal Ducati Moto is bringing in five-time AMA Champion, 2009 World Superbike Champion and MotoGP race winner Ben Spies as team principal. The bikes will be prepared for competition for the 2024 season at Rahal Ducati Indianapolis in Brownsburg, Indiana, and then move to the all-new GR Brands headquarters in Zionsville, Indiana, which Rahal broke ground on earlier this year and is scheduled to be completed in the winter of ‘24.
The 2024 MotoAmerica season begins with the 82nd running of the historic Daytona 200, a non-points-paying Supersport race that will take place at Daytona International Speedway, March 7-9. New to the MotoAmerica series will be a round at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, August 16-18, the home track for the Rahals, who previously resided in New Albany, Ohio. The 10-round Supersport schedule will be broadcast by MAVTV.
Words from the Team
Graham Rahal, Rahal Ducati Moto Co-Owner: “This has been a long time coming and something I have wanted to do since we got the Ducati brands. Having a couple of those stores now has been great and we want to continue to build our relationship. There is no better way to do that than through the racing program and I am excited to get going. None of this would be possible without XPEL, a brand that I have a long-term relationship with through Rahal Paint Protection and I’m eager to see what we can do as a group in the MotoAmerica series. The series has been experiencing impressive growth in recent years and I’m excited to be part of it.
“Having Ben Spies as general manager is a real asset to our program. He gives us a lot of legitimacy but also brings a lot of success and is someone we can lean on to set our riders and team in the best place for success. This is going to be a great adventure for our organization and Ducati and something we can grow into the future and hopefully have some success on the Ducati Panigale V2.”
Bobby Rahal, Rahal Ducati Moto Co-Owner: “I’m really pleased that Graham has been able to put this program together with XPEL in the MotoAmerica series. I have enjoyed working with (MotoAmerica founders) Richard Varner and Terry Karges through the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles and met Wayne Rainey a few years ago as well. I have always been a huge fan of motorcycle racing, particularly Grand Prix road racing, and have had the privilege to get to know Freddie Spencer, Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey and others over the years and have the greatest respect and admiration for what they were able to achieve all over the world. With Graham’s Ducati dealerships, it certainly seems to make sense for us to be involved. He has a tremendous amount of experience with XPEL through his businesses and we have a growing relationship through our automobile dealerships in Pennsylvania and know them to be a leader in the industry so to join with them for Rahal Ducati Moto is something we are very proud of and looking forward to expanding the relationship with them for years to come.”
MICHAEL MAYALL, XPEL Vice President of Corporate Development: “We are extremely excited to expand our partnerships in motorsports from four wheels to two with the Rahal Ducati Moto team and the MotoAmerica series. Joining forces with Rahal Ducati Moto and Ducati is a thrill for us. At XPEL, our motto is ‘Protect everything,’ and we’re ready to bring our world-class protection to the premier motorcycle racing series.”
Ben Spies, Rahal Ducati Moto Team Principal: “I’m super excited about the project. I was approached a couple of months ago and asked if I wanted to be part of it to put my knowledge to use to help with the team and the riders and it was a no-brainer for me. Between bringing the Rahal name into the sport and partnering with Ducati, who is doing a great job globally, I think this is the perfect time for them to join forces and come into the series. The last two-to-three years have seen a pretty big uptick for MotoAmerica with the fans so there is a bit of a resurgence going on. The Rahals are coming in right now and will probably pull one or two other companies in to start a team and I look at that as a really good thing. I’m just excited to be back in the paddock and use some of my knowledge to help the team and definitely help the riders on the weekends with strategy and all of that. I’m looking forward to it.”
Wayne Rainey, MotoAmerica President: “The Rahals are legends in motorsports. We’ve been in discussion with them for a while to get their group involved in motorcycle racing with MotoAmerica. I’m really excited because we know they are going to be a wonderful addition to our paddock and the series. Bobby and Graham Rahal have been involved in auto racing for a long time and have been successful in many different series, and they’ve earned a lot of championships. All of us are super excited to have a team with the Rahal’s prestige in our motorcycle road racing championship. To me, it really shows how far MotoAmerica has come these last nine years.”
The following article was not written by Speed Trap Magazine Staff
From Corey Alexander And Tytlers Cycle Racing…
Corey Alexander and Tytlers Cycle Racing (TCR) announce the conclusion of their relationship, effective immediately. During the 2022 season, Corey helped to establish TCR in the MotoAmerica paddock while achieving multiple victories and podium finishes on his path to securing the 2022 MotoAmerica Stock 1000cc Championship.
In 2023, Corey Alexander graduated to the premier Superbike class, riding TCR’s 2022 spec BMW M1000RR machine. He finished 7th overall in the championship, with notable top-five finishes and, for the first time in his career, two Superbike podiums during the final round at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
Reflecting on his journey with TCR, Corey stated, “I’ll be forever grateful to Michael Kiley, his family, and Tytlers Cycle Racing for enabling me to achieve some of my lifelong dreams, from winning races and the Stock 1000cc championship to standing on the Superbike podium. It’s unfortunate that our paths won’t align in 2024, but I know still have much to offer in the Superbike class after a challenging yet rewarding year. I’m currently assessing whats best for my career and future, including the possibility of relaunching our own family-run racing effort, as we’ve done in the past. I extend my gratitude to my family, friends, and personal sponsors for their unwavering support in pursuing this dream.”
As Corey Alexander and his longstanding crew gear up for the off-season, they remain open to any opportunities that may arise. For partnership inquiries, please contact corey@ridehvmc.com.