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March 31, 2026

USAC Silver Crown Headlines Rich Vogler Classic July 19

USAC announced the Silver Crown National Championship will headline the Rich Vogler Classic at Winchester Speedway in Winchester, Ind., on Sunday, July 19. The 100-lap feature will run on the track’s 1/2-mile paved oval.

Starting positions will be set straight up by two-lap qualifying; the fastest lap counts. Series Director Kody Swanson and official USAC rules will govern the event, and competitors must use USAC-specified Silver Crown tire allocations and a mandatory driver radio tuned to 464.5500 MHz.

USAC’s published points and purse structure awards 70 points and $8,000 to the winner, 67 points and $4,000 to second place, and non-transfer finishers will receive $200. Tickets will be sold at the gate with tiered General Admission and Reserved seating, weekend camping is available for $30, and fans can watch the live stream on FloRacing, listen to race audio via the USAC app, or follow live updates on USAC social channels.
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March 30, 2026

Officials React at Detroit Supercross Conference

VurbMoto’s reporting focused on official reactions and event-level takeaways rather than a detailed results ledger. The article “Post-Race Press Conference From Detroit Supercross” covered a post-race media session that included riders, team representatives and race officials. Reporters pressed participants about how track conditions and on-track incidents shaped performances and whether any incidents might draw penalties, while team spokespeople provided strategy context and race organizers described operational and safety responses. The conference also addressed health and safety concerns and considered implications for the championship standings and upcoming rounds.

The Detroit round of the 2026 Supercross season was also reviewed with an evaluative recap of event highlights, competitive outcomes, venue atmosphere, event organization and on-track action. That review placed Detroit SX within the broader season and assessed implications for riders and teams without including detailed transcripts, heat-by-heat results or individual race scores. Together, the press-conference coverage and evaluative review emphasized event-level takeaways and official reactions for readers seeking a concise recap and implications rather than a blow-by-blow race report.
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March 30, 2026

Red flag at Turn 11 sets stage for Agius’ late pass to win

Senna Agius, 20, won the Moto2 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas after the race was red-flagged and shortened following a multi-rider crash. The restarted race ran for 10 laps; Agius, who had qualified fifth, worked his way forward and made a decisive pass with two laps remaining to hold off Celestino Vietti and record his third Moto2 victory. Reports listed his winning margin at about 0.5 seconds (timed at 0.497 seconds in one account). Agius dedicated the result to his Intact GP mechanic Roberto Lunadei, who was killed in a road accident two weeks earlier, describing it on Instagram as “More than a win,” and he received public congratulations from Mark Webber. Because he is 20, Agius was unable to celebrate with a traditional shoey in the United States, where the legal drinking age is 21.

The race was halted after a large pile-up at the Turn 11 hairpin that was variously described as involving seven riders and specifically named Sergio Garcia, David Alonso, Daniel Munoz, Colin Veijer, Filip Salac, Alberto Ferrandez and Angel Piqueras. Reports said Alberto Ferrandez failed to slow and struck Filip Salac, and that Ferrandez and Piqueras were taken to the on-site medical center. Officials red-flagged the event and shortened the distance to 10 laps for the restart; pole-sitter Barry Baltus received a long-lap penalty for riding the wrong way under the red flag and was passed by Agius on lap three of the restart. Deniz Oncu crashed on the sighting lap before the restart, and Dani Holgado collided with Joe Roberts on the opening lap before serving a long-lap penalty that dropped him down the order. Several accounts noted that the crash, the shortened distance and ensuing penalties were decisive in shaping the final finishing order.

Agius rode for Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP on a Kalex with Pirelli control tires, Vietti finished second on an HDR SpeedRS Boscoscuro machine and Izan Guevara was third on Boscoscuro equipment for Blu Cru Pramac Yamaha. David Alonso was recorded as finishing fourth and Manuel Gonzalez fifth, with Joe Roberts ninth for the OnlyFans American Racing Team. Sources differ on some details: while one report listed David Alonso among the riders involved in the Turn 11 incident, others record him recovering from 17th on the grid to fourth; and summaries vary on the championship lead after COTA — one set of standings put Manuel Gonzalez on top with 39.5 points (3.5 clear of Guevara) and Daniel Holgado third on 33, while another account described Holgado as the championship leader. Moto2’s next race is scheduled at Jerez on April 24-26.
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March 30, 2026

Piastri boosts McLaren; Stella says Mercedes still ahead

Oscar Piastri’s second-place finish at Suzuka underlined a clear step forward for both the driver and McLaren: it was his first podium and his first championship points of the 2026 season after he leaped into the lead at the start. Piastri, who had missed the opening two rounds with back-to-back DNSs, said McLaren is “closing the gap to Mercedes” and described the reigning team as “beatable.” He also suggested a Safety Car intervention, triggered by Oliver Bearman’s high‑G crash, altered the race’s outcome and said he would have liked to see how the event unfolded without it, adding he felt he had been “pulling away a little bit” before the neutralization.

The Suzuka result followed encouraging pace indicators earlier in the weekend: Piastri topped FP2 by around 0.1 seconds and converted that form into his best qualifying of the season, taking third on the grid — 0.354s off pole and roughly 0.056s behind George Russell — which gave McLaren a second-row start for the first time this year. Team figures framed the weekend as evidence of momentum: Andrea Stella credited closer collaboration with Mercedes HPP engineers and targeted setup work for lap-time gains, while McLaren CEO Zak Brown said the team will win “sooner rather than later.” At the same time Stella and Piastri cautioned that Mercedes still held a clear pace advantage and that a “pretty big gap” remained, highlighting the need to turn flashes of speed into consistent race results.

Reliability and energy-system issues also shaped the narrative of progress versus risk. McLaren dealt with a battery problem that disrupted Lando Norris’s FP3 and cost long-run data, fitted a third energy store during FP3, and Stella flagged recurring issues with the Mercedes-supplied battery module. The Suzuka race itself was heavily influenced by energy-management battles and pit-stop timing, and George Russell lost track position amid power and tire issues. McLaren said it will bring upgrades for the next race aimed at producing more consistent podiums and further developments later in the season intended to contend for wins, with Suzuka offering both a morale boost and a clear reminder of the work still to be done to fully close the gap to Mercedes.
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March 30, 2026

USAC posts schedules for Hangtown, Leffler, Turkey Night

The USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship has published detailed event information and logistics for three California races this November, including schedules, formats, entry/ticketing and technical rules for teams and fans. All three events are overseen by Race Director Kirk Spridgeon and will offer live video on FloRacing, audio on the USAC app and Mixlr, and live updates on USAC’s Facebook and X accounts; additional timing and scoreboard services (MyRacePass and Race Monitor) will be available for the Jason Leffler Memorial. USAC membership is required where noted to earn championship points and contingency awards.

The Hangtown 100 at Placerville Speedway (1/4-mile) is set for Saturday, Nov. 14. Pits open at 2:00 p.m. PT, front gates and the drivers meeting open at 4:00 p.m., and cars go on track at 5:00 p.m. USAC’s midget program for Hangtown eliminates traditional qualifying and uses 10-lap heat races with seed-based inversion, followed by a 12-lap semi-feature and a 100-lap feature; caution laps will not count in the feature and an open red flag is scheduled between laps 40 and 60. Transfer numbers will be set by car count. Tire rules require an SP3-stamped right-rear tire, and changing that tire will drop a car to the tail of the feature field. Entry fees are $30 for USAC members and $40 for non-members; the winner’s purse is $10,000 and awards 70 points.

The Jason Leffler Memorial at Bakersfield Speedway — Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway (1/3-mile) — will run Tuesday, Nov. 24. Pits open at 2:00 p.m. PT, gates at 4:00 p.m., drivers meeting at 4:30 p.m., and on-track action at 5:00 p.m. Adult general admission is $30, kids 6–12 $15 and children 5 and under free; pit passes are $50 (or $45 for USAC members). The on-track format calls for two-lap qualifying (fastest lap counts), 8-lap heat races with a six-car inversion, a 12-lap semi-feature and a 30-lap feature. The winner’s purse is $12,500. The event lists a mandatory driver radio frequency of 464.5500, and drivers must be USAC members to earn points and contingency awards. Live video will stream on FloRacing, with audio on the USAC app and Mixlr and live updates on USAC’s social accounts; timing/scoreboard info will be provided via MyRacePass and Race Monitor.

The 85th ARP Turkey Night Grand Prix at Ventura Raceway (1/5-mile) is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 28, with USAC Midget practice and Ultimate Sprint Car Series activity on Friday, Nov. 27. Pits will open at 11:00 a.m. PT both days; a drivers meeting is set for 2:30 p.m., grandstands open at 3:00 p.m. and on-track action begins at 3:30 p.m. Qualifying will use two-lap runs with the fastest lap counting and the top 10 positions locked, followed by three qualifying races (top four transfer from each) and a Last Chance Qualifier that advances the top four to the feature. The main feature will be 98 laps, limited to 26 starters. Officials will stamp the right‑rear tire for qualifying, heats and the feature and changing that tire will send a car to the tail of the field; a muffler is required under the event technical rules. Entry fees are $30 for USAC members and $40 for non-members; advance ticketing lists Friday grandstand $22, Friday pit $40 (members)/$50 (non-members), Saturday general admission $40, reserved $50 and Saturday pit $50. The Turkey Night winner will receive $15,000 and 70 points, with second place paid $6,000 and 67 points. Live coverage will be on FloRacing with audio on the USAC app and Mixlr and live updates on Facebook and X.
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March 30, 2026

Verstappen demands Red Bull fix RB22 before Miami

Max Verstappen publicly demanded that Red Bull urgently fix persistent balance and handling problems with its RB22 after a bruising weekend in Suzuka, calling the car “completely undriveable,” saying the situation was “not sustainable” and that he was “beyond” frustrated. The problems showed in qualifying when Verstappen was eliminated in Q2 and started 11th.

He blamed unpredictable rear behavior, chassis instability and setup changes that failed to restore high-speed stability, and said these issues were not caused by the power unit.

Verstappen warned the team must improve the car “quite a lot” before Miami and said he would use the month-long break to work with Red Bull on finding more pace and a more stable balance, while also doing some racing for enjoyment.
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March 30, 2026

Glock urges Ferrari to curb Leclerc-Hamilton feud

Tensions around Ferrari flared after the Japanese Grand Prix as several wheel-to-wheel battles between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton shaped the race. Leclerc finished third and Hamilton sixth, while Oscar Piastri showed strong pace in clean air and pulled away in the opening stints. A Safety Car and tactical pit-stop timing — including Hamilton’s extended first-stint gamble that was aided by the Safety Car — reshaped the final order.

Both drivers voiced frustration after the race. Leclerc accused Mercedes of playing “cheeky” mind games after radio messages from George Russell’s engineer complicated his defence; he also criticized his SF-26 and called for substantial technical changes during the forthcoming break. Hamilton demanded an explanation from Ferrari over power issues he experienced, suggested Leclerc had a power advantage, and said Ferrari had not prioritized his power concerns; Leclerc did not report Hamilton’s problems during the race. Ferrari made no public reprimand after the event.

Former driver Timo Glock publicly urged Ferrari to set clear limits and step in before rivalries escalate into damaging friction, warning that a hands-off approach could allow tensions to become combustible. Team principal Fred Vasseur downplayed the level of frustration, saying he supported hard wheel-to-wheel racing and did not share the drivers’ complaints, framing the exchange as part of normal competitive dynamics. Reports also suggested a possible change of race engineer for Hamilton ahead of the Miami GP, and Ferrari said it will use the forthcoming break to regroup and focus on converting consistent podiums into victories when the season resumes in Miami.
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March 30, 2026

Bezzecchi reclaims championship lead after Austin win, 81-77

Marco Bezzecchi produced a lights-to-flag masterclass at the 2026 MotoGP United States Grand Prix in Austin, but the race’s defining moment came on the opening lap when he and Pedro Acosta made contact exiting Turn 11 while fighting for the lead. Bezzecchi emerged from the clash ahead despite chunks of bodywork and rear aero damage, and race stewards chose not to open an investigation. Both riders downplayed the incident as hard, competitive racing—Acosta calling it “hard racing” and pointing to gusting wind and having run wide as contributory factors—and neither assigned blame.

Bezzecchi led every lap to claim his fifth straight premier-class victory and reclaimed the championship lead, with teammate Jorge Martin recovering to finish second and complete an Aprilia 1-2 at COTA. Pedro Acosta recovered to third for Red Bull KTM and remained the top non-Aprilia rider; after the weekend Bezzecchi sat on 81 points to Martin’s 77 and Acosta on 60. Bezzecchi won by roughly two seconds (Martin finishing about 2.036s back), and the result shifted momentum at the front of the 2026 title fight.

The Italian had started fourth, muscled past early leader Acosta on lap one and then upped his pace from around lap six to open a gap of more than a second as he controlled the race to the flag. He had topped the brief warm-up earlier in the day and had crashed out of the Sprint while running second, underlining how close he had been to the limit over the weekend. Several reports credited Bezzecchi with setting a modern-era mark for consecutive laps led—citing 121 laps and noting he surpassed Jorge Lorenzo’s previous benchmark—though one account attributed that 121-figure to Acosta, so sources vary on which rider holds that specific tally.
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March 30, 2026

Cole Davies powers through whoops for third straight 250SX

Cole Davies continued his breakout dominance in the 250SX at Detroit, winning a third straight main after an audacious charge through the whoops. Riding the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing YZ250F, Davies had been fastest in qualifying but his top lap was removed after his bike failed the post-session sound test; Jo Shimoda failed the same test and Seth Hammaker was promoted to P1 on the sheet. Davies won the first heat, then tangled bars with Coty Schock at the start of the main and was 15th at the holeshot stripe before charging through the field, gaining 14 positions and posting the fastest whoops sector time of 6.477 seconds.

He passed Hammaker and won the main by 12.196 seconds, increasing his championship lead over Hammaker from six points to nine. Davies said, “I’ve kind of proved to myself and everybody what I can do,” crediting hard work and family sacrifices and pointing to his whoops speed as decisive.

NBC analyst Jason Thomas called Davies’ whoop riding his biggest strength “by a long shot,” and said the rider had gone from “iffy to certainty” in a very short time after a breakout that began around A1 2025. Thomas described Detroit as a night of breakout performances, individual recoveries and opportunistic results amid intense, crash-prone racing, called the Detroit whoops unusually difficult and noted most competitors were relieved not to have to run them again. He also highlighted Nate Thrasher’s stronger early pace before a crash—attributing earlier inconsistency to a serious shoulder nerve issue that had left him riding at roughly 50 percent despite previously showing pace nearer a top-10 level—assessed Henry Miller’s fifth-place finish as largely the result of capitalizing on a crash-filled main, and recounted an aggressive Cooper Webb pass on Jorge Prado that took both riders down.
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