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Karl and Danny bring you a very, very succinct episode this time round. With the championship done and dusted, Bulega as champion had nothing left to prove....or so we thought! Another hat-trick of wins to continue his dominance brought nothing much for your hosts to comment on. It was a weekend of minimal excitement and this is just a whistle stop tour whilst preparations take place for the close of the WSBK and BSB season. 

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Jim and Rich are back together to discuss all the goings on in MotoGP following Round 17 from the Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia. First up it’s the news and some detailed discussions on the new weekend format recently announced for 2027. This will see an overhaul to the MotoGP sessions running from Friday to Sunday, with the big change being a dedicated qualifying session to determine the Sprint race grid. There was also the sad news concerning Kristian Daniel Snr who passed away following the recent floods in Barcelona. Heartfelt condolences go out to the Daniel family from all at MotoPod.

Mandalika proved to be as tough as ever with heat and humidity punishing the teams and riders. In Moto3 Max Quilles took a dominant win to lift the championship with 5 races to spare. An awesome achievement. In Moto2, a first turn crash involving Alondo, Holgado, Roberts and Veijer resulted in a red flag and shortened restart distance. Alex Escrig would have lifted the winners trophy but for a technical failure on the penultimate lap. In the end, Izan Guevara took his third successive victory, meaning he now trails Manuel Gonzales by just 5½ points. MotoGP is even closer at the top, with Martin & Marquez separated by just 2 points. The Sprint & Grand Prix were overshadowed by yet more tyre pressure trouble and management for Martin and Acosta in particular. This prompts much discussion!

To all of our listeners, please support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels and spread the word amongst your like-minded race fan friends. In the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group age, we need subscribers and downloads to help us push through the door for access to teams and riders. Your support will help us in trying to achieve those aims and keep MotoPod up there as the longest running and most heavily supported motorcycle road racing podcast. Cheers and here’s to an action packed 2026. Zoom Zoom…….

Scott and Jake review the season finale MotoAmerica races at New Jersey Motorsports Park.  Bobby Fong turns the tables on 2025 amidst a powerful Atlantic storm and a very tight championship.  The hosts speculate about what might happen next year.

Thank you for listening - the new website is up!  Merch, blogs and much more are coming. Keep up to date on social media at official_motopod

To all of our listeners, please support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels and spread the word amongst your like-minded race fan friends. In the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group age, we need subscribers and downloads to help us push through the door for access to teams and riders. Your support will help us in trying to achieve those aims and keep MotoPod up there as the longest running and most heavily supported motorcycle road racing podcast. Zoom Zoom...

Karl and Danny bring you news from around the circuits, then report on Round 10 of WSBK from Cremona and Round 10 of BSB at Donington. We could have had 2 champions crowned but only 1 made it. Bulega or Ryde.......have a listen to find out. There were thrills, spills and some big moments in both championships. We also cover our trip to Donington, chats with Eddy Wormald of Manx GP fame and we hit the digital version of the Donington circuit. 

Big thank you to Andy at JR Performance Racing for the hospitality at Donington. 

To all of our listeners, please support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels and spread the word amongst your like-minded race fan friends. In the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group age, we need subscribers and downloads to help us push through the door for access to teams and riders. Your support will help us in trying to achieve those aims and keep MotoPod up there as the longest running and most heavily supported motorcycle road racing podcast. Cheers and here’s to an action packed 2026. Zoom Zoom…….

Jim and Rich return to the microphone and discuss whether the racing form Motegi was actually boring.  The racing was processional but there was intrigue involved.  It all started on Saturday during the Sprint.  Tires started to blister and come apart on some bikes.  Discussions were had and Michelin strongly encouraged the use of the hard tire for Sunday.  It turns out that the hard tire was actually a good tire as Marc set his fastest lap on lap 18 and Bastianini set the fastest lap of the race on lap 22.  The follow the leader race closed the fight for the championship to just 2 points between Marc and Jorge.  

In Moto3, soon to be crowned champ, Quiles had a very unlike himself race and finished a close second to Almansa.  Uriarte, who could have won or at the very least been on the podium was given a double long lap penalty because his crew was working on the motorcycle after the 3 minute board was displayed.

In Moto2, Guevara led every lap to win a very processional race that only had excitement before it started.  On the grid after the warm up lap, Gonzalez had a clutch issue that caused his bike to stall and he had to start from pit lane.  With Guevara winning and Gonzalez failing to score a point, the title race has closed to just 10.5 points.  Gonzalez needs a bounce back race next time out.

To all of our listeners, please support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels and spread the word amongst your like-minded race fan friends. In the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group age, we need subscribers and downloads to help us push through the door for access to teams and riders. Your support will help us in trying to achieve those aims and keep MotoPod up there as the longest running and most heavily supported motorcycle road racing podcast. Cheers and here’s to an action packed 2026. Zoom Zoom…….

Scott and Jake review the MotoAmerica races at COTA in Austin, Texas.  Beaubier returns to Superbike like he never left, while several championships are secured early - Binder wins Supersport , BPR wins top two spots in Super Hooligans, and Hayden Gillim wins the Baggers.

Thank you for listening - the new website is up!  Merch, blogs and much more are coming. Keep up to date on social media at official_motopod

To all of our listeners, please support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels and spread the word amongst your like-minded race fan friends. In the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group age, we need subscribers and downloads to help us push through the door for access to teams and riders. Your support will help us in trying to achieve those aims and keep MotoPod up there as the longest running and most heavily supported motorcycle road racing podcast. Zoom Zoom...

Karl and Danny take you to Round 9 of both WorldSBK at Magny-Cours and the British Superbikes at Assen.

In WorldSBK, Nicolo Bulega dominated the French weekend, taking pole before completing a clean sweep of all three races. Iker Lecuona was his closest challenger, finishing second in each race, while Yari Montella secured two podiums. We cover the intense battles between Bulega and Lecuona, several crashes, the red flags, and Bulega’s growing championship advantage, which now stands at 146 points.

At Assen, the BSB weekend produced three very different races. Scott Redding won the opening two races, with Kyle Ryde taking victory in Race 3 after a dramatic final-lap battle involving Bradley Ray and Redding. Ryde leaves Assen leading the championship on 459 points, with Redding on 391 and Ray on 349.

We also cover the latest BSB news, including Charlie Nesbitt’s departure from TAG Racing, Bradley Ray’s 2027 deal with McAMS Yamaha and the developing technical regulations for next season.

Also, Danny puts his cap on the floor and begs for some charitable folks to dip into their pockets for a great cause. Penny, who is just 7 years old, suffers with a serious condition called Cystic Fibrosis. This has many detrimental effects on Penny's health but with the love and support from her mum and dad Stef and James, Penny is a bright, bubbly young girl, given the best chance in life. The family have done fundraisers before, but nothing like this one! Stef is getting her racing licence and jumping on the back of Michael (Jack) Russell's sidecar for a race. It is safe to say, Stef is terrified of this but will do anything to help out a charity that is so close to her heart. So, with that said, lets get the coffers out and pledge some funds to a great cause! Penny, this one is for you. 

https://www.justgiving.com/page/stefanie-allen-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

To all of our listeners, please support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels and spread the word amongst your like-minded race fan friends. In the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group age, we need subscribers and downloads to help us push through the door for access to teams and riders. Your support will help us in trying to achieve those aims and keep MotoPod up there as the longest running and most heavily supported motorcycle road racing podcast. Cheers and here’s to an action packed 2026. Zoom Zoom…….

Jim and Rich discuss an entertaining MotoGP Round 15 from the Red Bull Ring in Austria. At long last, this was the breakthrough weekend we have all been waiting for with Pedro Acosta scoring his first MotoGP win. It was a tense affair, with Acosta throwing away a certain win in the Saturday Sprint, only to bounce back and find redemption with the Sunday victory; the first of many no doubt! In Moto3, a similar story saw David Almansa crash out of an early lead, handing an unchallenged victory to Max Quilles. Further back, we all got to enjoy a titanic battle, which saw Britain’s Eddie O’Shea score a memorable 4th place. Moto2 was the weekends forgettable race, albeit Izan Guevara took a win to move within 36 points of series leader Manuel Gonzales.

To all of our listeners, please support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels and spread the word amongst your like-minded race fan friends. In the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group age, we need subscribers and downloads to help us push through the door for access to teams and riders. Your support will help us in trying to achieve those aims and keep MotoPod up there as the longest running and most heavily supported motorcycle road racing podcast. Cheers and here’s to an action packed 2026. Zoom Zoom…….

Jim and Rich are back to discuss MotoGP Round 14 from the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli in San Marino. After a round of the week’s news its straight into Moto3 and yet another masterclass from Max Quilles. The Moto2 race was one that got away, with the front row going down at turn 1, allowing Manuel Gonzalez an easier than expected and much needed win to steady his nerves after a shaky few rounds. In MotoGP Marc Marquez took a maximum 37 points for the second round running to level up the top of the points table. This was the race where the Aprilia’s were expected to shine and present a challenge to Ducati. As it was, Ogura was absent through injury, Fernandez was slightly off colour, Martin had arm pump and Bezzecchi crashed out on lap 1 of the Sunday race. Next up it’s the Qatar Airways Grand Prix ff Austria at the Red Bull Ring.

To all of our listeners, please support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels and spread the word amongst your like-minded race fan friends. In the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group age, we need subscribers and downloads to help us push through the door for access to teams and riders. Your support will help us in trying to achieve those aims and keep MotoPod up there as the longest running and most heavily supported motorcycle road racing podcast. Cheers and here’s to an action packed 2026. Zoom Zoom…….

Karl and Danny bring you coverage of Round 8 of the British Superbike Championship at Cadwell Park. The infamous Mountain Section, the narrow circuit and controversy to boot sees Redding struggling race after race. Is this where Ryde gets one hand on the trophy? Not with the SHOWDOWN on its way! Karl even explains what that is and how it works! After covering the BSB, Danny runs through the Manx GP and with one man who surprised everyone with 4 wins from 4. What a special occasion it was for John McGuinness too! 

Thank you for listening to the podcasts - the new website is up! Motopodcast.com where Merch, blogs and much more are coming. Keep up to date on social media at official_motopod

To all of our listeners, please support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels and spread the word amongst your like-minded race fan friends. In the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group age, we need subscribers and downloads to help us push through the door for access to teams and riders. Your support will help us in trying to achieve those aims and keep MotoPod up there as the longest running and most heavily supported motorcycle road racing podcast. Cheers and here’s to an action packed 2026. Zoom Zoom...