SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) announced exclusive partnerships with two premier racing series, including MotoGP and MXGP (FIM Motocross World Championship). The globally renowned racing series will utilize helmet-mounted GoPro cameras to capture and share thrilling, immersive POV content to help fans experience racing from the athlete's perspective.

"Integrating GoPro cameras into MotoGP enhances our race content and brings our audience closer to the action," said Marc Saurina, Head of Global Commercial Partnerships at MotoGP. "GoPro's on-board lap previews allow fans to immerse themselves in the thrilling experience of motorcycle racing, exploring each track from the unique perspective of the rider."


Each series will feature GoPro content across their social media channels, in broadcasts, and throughout the race season:

    MotoGP: Fans will get new, incredibly high-resolution perspectives, including a helmet-mounted GoPro HERO13 Black lap preview of each track, and GoPro will be a title sponsor of a Grand Prix in 2025.
    MXGP (FIM Motocross World Championship): From the holeshot to the checkered flag, helmet-mounted GoPro HERO12 and HERO13 cameras will capture every race.

"We're excited to continue our partnership with MotoGP and MXGP, iconic racing series that understand the impact of helmet-mounted first-person content and the unparalleled immersive experience it brings to viewers," said Rick Loughery, GoPro's Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications. "Race fans want to see exactly what the riders experience—from every twisty chicane and huge jump—and only GoPro delivers all the adrenaline-fueled action."

The series will feature integrated activations at events, custom content collaborations with athletes and teams, and exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences shared across GoPro's digital platforms. Fans can look forward to immersive storytelling that brings them closer to their favorite sports and athletes, showcasing every heart-pounding jump, turn, and finish line triumph in stunning GoPro quality.

GoPro is the ultimate POV camera with the mounting versatility and ruggedness to capture unique perspectives and impossible angles. GoPro's Emmy® Award-winning HyperSmooth video stabilization and durable, waterproof design deliver immersive footage, even in the most challenging conditions.

This might be very good news ! 

https://www.sickthemagazine.com/news/could-racing-return-to-palm-beach-international-raceway-in-florida-property-goes-up-for-sale

QuoteThe owner at the time of the closure, IRG Sports and Entertainment (owned by Sixth Street Investments), has since fallen into bankruptcy and liquidation of their assets, and as of a few weeks ago, the 174-acre property was listed on the open market with a "call for price" listing. Could the track possibly be saved from re-development, and brought back to its former glory?

Quote... they have terminated all employees and ceased trading due to the lack of available funding. ...

https://www.autocar.co.nz/taurangas-e-motorcycle-maker-ubco-goes-into-receivership-former-australia-md-criticises-direction/

https://ubco.com/

So Harley Davidson has announced a new version of the Pan America oriented to street / sport riding.

From what I have read there are no changes to the engine, but some changes to make the bike more street or "super moto" oriented. 

17 inch wheels, lower seat, shorter windscreen, standard electric speed shifter. 

Wow.

(Is this what H-D is giving us instead of "the Bronx" bike ?)

https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/pan-america-1250-st.html

I retired nearly 20 years ago.  Sure miss racing.

In the midwest, we've been losing workers every year. Prior to the trackday people buying CCS/ASRA it was mainly a skeleton crew corner working BHF. Even raising the pay didnt help. 

Well this past Dec I decided to retire from racing motorcycles. Recurring back issues, my ankles and my arthritis getting worse was a big factor. 

Midwest looks inviting. 5 events, only 3 at BHF and 2 others are 8hrs from BHF. 

 

https://southerndirttrackassociation.com/

All at Ocala, Fl. unless otherwise stated

• Jan 4
• February 8
• February 22  Jasper, Fl
• March 15
• March 29   Jasper, Fl
• April 12
• April 26  Callahan, Fl
• May 10
• September 13
• October 11
• November 8
• December 6