Circuit of the Americas

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Through The Lens: The Fong Factor

Posted by Geoff & Barb Nickless | Sep 23, 2025 | Industry & Racing, Ride Life | 4 |

Through The Lens: Texas Heat At COTA

Posted by Geoff & Barb Nickless | Sep 25, 2024 | Industry & Racing | 0 |

Type II Fun

Posted by Ted Edwards | Apr 22, 2022 | Ride Life | 1 |

Interview with MotoAmerica Champ Jake Gagne

Posted by Geoff & Barb Nickless | Apr 18, 2022 | Industry & Racing, Ride Life | 0 |

Through The Lens: The Fong Factor

by Geoff & Barb Nickless | Sep 23, 2025 | Industry & Racing, Ride Life | 4 |

September 26th-28th in New Jersey, one of these three talented riders will wear the number 1 plate next season. As the points currently stand, after 27 races, Bobby is in the lead with 314, Cameron second with 306, and Josh third with 292. It’s anyone’s guess who will claim the 2025 championship, with only three 20-lap races to go and 75 points up for grabs. Currently, Bobby has five 1st place finishes, Cameron has five, and Josh six. If somehow there is a tie in points, these stats become very important in determining who will clinch the Superbike title. Will the “Fong Factor” come into play in New Jersey?

Through The Lens: Texas Heat At COTA

by Geoff & Barb Nickless | Sep 25, 2024 | Industry & Racing | 0 |

Traveling to Texas to photograph a MotoAmerica event at COTA (Circuit of the Americas) is always fun but brings with it intense heat and humidity. This year was business as usual, with 99 degrees and 63% humidity! Everyone in the paddock and the loyal fans hunkered down to enjoy the races while trying to stay hydrated and cool.

Type II Fun

by Ted Edwards | Apr 22, 2022 | Ride Life | 1 |

“Let’s go rescue Max!” I exclaimed to Rob.
Rob Brooks is Road Dirt’s owner, editor, chief cook and bottle washer and I was in Rob’s living room, having flown from Washington State to his house outside of Atlanta, Georgia to ride Honda’s CB1000R Black Edition and Triumph’s lovely Speed Triple 1200RR. As I fed Rob’s dog Dez copious amounts of cookies under the table, Rob was using social media to track the progress of Max Flinders, MotoAmerica Superbike racer and all around good guy, whose tow rig puked transmission parts, stranding him in Alabama. Rob’s reaction to my suggestion was predictable.

Interview with MotoAmerica Champ Jake Gagne

by Geoff & Barb Nickless | Apr 18, 2022 | Industry & Racing, Ride Life | 0 |

Race days are exciting for everyone, but a MotoGP race is palpable! The sound waves from the paddock are the first thing to hit you. Mechanics revving the engines to listen for the crispness of their tuning and the buzz of riders, teams, and fans gathering before the race is electric. Circuit of the Americas (COTA) did not fail to disappoint all who gathered for this event April 8-10th, 2022. Upon arrival to the MotoAmerica paddock early Friday morning, everything was ready to go, and the teams were already into their race routines. Jake Gagne was relaxed and obliging when asked if he could spare some time to chat with Road Dirt. “Of course, anytime!” was his reply. The following is our conversation that morning in the Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing tent.