UNCUT: Rider Unfit 🤕
What should have been the start of an awesome three weeks of racing, turned into a nightmare for @rory_skinner_33 in Mugello.
A heavy crash early in second practice injured Rory's right foot and destroyed his bike.
After a complete overnight rebuild by his incredible mechanics, Rory tested out his fitness but was caught in another rider's crash, sending him to the medical centre and out for the remainder of the weekend.
Additional scans showed a fractured talus bone meaning our rookie is out for the rest of the triple-header. 😔
This is all the behind-the-scenes from Rory's turbulent weekend.
Tough day today as Rory caught a bump which lead to what was initially quite a 'gentle', but fast, crash... what happened afterwards to the bike was the real bummer. Punishment to the bike did not fit Rory's "crime". But we go again tomorrow - he's mostly fine, thankfully, as you'll see from his OF profile!
UNCUT: The Restart 🏁
This is the story of what happened when the lights went out for the second time on Sunday in Le Mans. It wasn't the end to the weekend either Sean or Rory wanted, with one missing out on their first points of the year and the other face-planting the track at turn 6. But as you'll hear, the positives from the rest of the weekend laid the path out clearly for the rounds ahead...
Both the lads will come out swinging in Mugello👊
UNCUT: The Rebuild
After crashes in FP1 at Le Mans for both riders, the clock was ticking to get them back out on track.
12 minutes of frantic but seamless work from our awesome mechanics and our duo were back out. 👏
We're exhausted just watching from the sidelines. 😮💨
Friday in Le Mans was chaotic but our mechanics showed us exactly what team means! 💪
With everyone lending a hand, they got both bikes back out on track in 12 minutes! 🤯👏
UNCUT: Jerez Race Day 🇪🇸
We show you the fun times but we also show you the tough times. 😔
Jerez was a difficult weekend for us as @seandylankelly crashed whilst fighting for his first points of the season and @rory_skinner_33 took on a track where many of the riders already have hundreds of laps under their belt.
Onward and upward to Le Mans where the playing field is significantly more level ✊
UNCUT: Rory's Jerez Crash 🏁
After Rory's fast Turn 11 crash on Friday at Jerez, the team got to work repairing and rebuilding his Moto2 machine.
Rory's crew chief Stuart Shenton explains what exactly needs to be done to get a race bike back on track. ✊
UNCUT: Chocolate Mukbang 🍫
After the revelation in COTA that @seandylankelly has never had ANY U.K. chocolate (except for a quick bite of a Crunchie), we sat SDK and @rory_skinner_33 down post-Jerez race to rank a box of Cadbury's Heroes from their favourite to never again. 🤤🙅♂️
We must say, Sean's answers shocked us! 😅
UNCUT: Austin Race 🇺🇸
With the Jerez weekend in full swing, we look back at all the fun from our home race in Texas.
From the morning with the incredible American fans to their end-of-day media duties, we show you what goes into a home round 📸🎤
UNCUT: Austin Qualifying
Pre-session snoozes, last-minute advice and supermoto-style saves...almost! Catch up on the behind-the-scenes moments from Saturday in Texas 🇺🇸
UNCUT: Austin Fanzone
There are few things better than the fans at your home round... ok, maybe playing 'Free Bird' as loud as possible takes the biscuit 😂🇺🇸
Quick question, how many of you guys would like a signed poster from the boys? ✍️
UNCUT: POV
Moto2 through the eyes of a mechanic 👀
Follow Gringo, one of Rory's mechanics, through a session and see exactly what goes into keeping these guys on the track - I'm tired just watching 😮💨
UNCUT: Jen Duffee
How do our riders stay in tip-top shape both physically and mentally? Our Human Performance Coach Jen Duffee talks us through exactly what it takes to look after a world championship team on the road.
UNCUT: From the Algarve to Argentina 🇵🇹🇦🇷
48 hours and 6000 miles, here's how the crew packs everything they need for an overseas race featuring an unexpected water fight between @rory_skinner_33 and @jhopper21
UNCUT: Portimão Qualifying
One lap as fast as you can go but sometimes it doesn't go to plan.
Here's everything that happened after the chequered flag on Saturday 🏁
UNCUT: Portimão FP1
A day he'll never forget 😁
Join our rookie Rory on his first day on the job as we follow him all the way from breakfast through to his last debriefing of the morning.
UNCUT: Trackwalk 🚶♂️
Discussing lines, gears and all things Portimão, come along with us for the first real track walk of the new season as John shows the boys the best way to take on the rollercoaster 🎢
Behind the scenes at the Portimão test 👀
Find out what exactly @rory_skinner_33 and @seandylankelly got up to during those three days at the Algarve circuit as well as why we even go testing in the first place!
As always, if there is anything you want to see from us, let us know in the comments 👇
Our first behind-the-scenes vlog is now out! 🙌
From an in-depth track walk with our very own John Hopkins to Rory's first debrief, we're showing you all the parts you don't see on a normal weekend 👀
Let us know what you all think and what you'd love to see over the season! 🏁
Hard at work on and off the track 🛠️
After two days of riding in Jerez, dusting off the cobwebs, the team wasted no time getting to work to rebuild the bikes ahead of the first official test in Portimão 💪
Our behind-the-scenes look is currently cooking, stay tuned for that, coming in the next 24 hours 🎥
As always, if there's anything you want to see from the test, let us know in the comments!
We may be biased but we think we have the best-looking bike on the Moto2 grid! 😍
Not long now until bikes hit the track for the first race weekend and we can't wait to take you all with us. If there is anything you want to see, drop us a comment below 👇
It’s official! All branded up and ready to go! ✊
The boys give their reaction to their brand new ride and we think they love it! 😍
Stay tuned for the on-track shots 👀
Hey, we're the American Racing Team! 🇺🇸🏁
If you're new to us and wondering what you'll be seeing on the page, here's a little intro to the stars of the show!
Sean Dylan Kelly a.k.a. SDK – Entering his second year in the Moto2 World Championship, our 20-year-old former MotoAmerica Supersport Champion will be bringing his A-game and his well-known sunny disposition all the way from Miami as he gears up to take on the 2023 season.
Rory Skinner a.k.a. The Rookie – the 21-year-old Scotsman will make the jump from British Superbikes and onto the World stage full-time this year. After a successful BSB campaign, Rory is raring to jump on his Moto2 machine and get the season going!
John Hopkins a.k.a. Hopper – From MotoGP rider to Sporting Director. The four-time MotoGP podium finisher is always on hand to impart his wisdom to the riders and help them improve in any aspect.
Eitan Butbul a.k.a. The Boss – After taking over the team in 2019, Eitan has made it his mission to bring America back to racing at the top by giving up-and-coming riders the opportunity of a lifetime!
We’ll be taking you around the world with us to show you what it takes to compete in world championship motorcycle racing, from rider training regimes to team-building activities and the things we see outside of the track in the 18 countries we race at.
Thanks for subscribing, we hope you enjoy the ride and if there’s anything you want to see, drop a comment below. 👇
Racing is all about finding and pushing the limit to be the very best. 💪
During our winter training camp, both our boys took to the track to push themselves. Sean unfortunately found out what happens when you go over that limit. 😬
Rider ok, thankfully! 🙌
Winter training with some special guests!
We were honoured to welcome 2021 MotoGP World Champion, Fabio Quartararo and Moto2 competitor, Tony Arbolino along for some fun on track with Rory and Sean.
Our European Moto2 contender, Max Toth had the opportunity to get some tips from the Champ before they all hit the track together.
It’s fair to say that even in the off-season, the competition is always on! 👊
Everyone comes to Cali for the sun, sand and slides☀️🏝️🩴. Only for our riders, they’re Supermoto sliiiiiides.
Montage from our Winter training camp a few weeks back. Counting down the days till official testing!😍
