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Rising Sun Cycles, Yamaha and GPtech have been working on a Moto3 project

by Steven Aspland | on May 23, 2013

Rising Sun Cycles, Yamaha and GPtech have been working on a Moto3 project.
RSC helped GPtech with some needs to make the MotoGP appearance.

If you have not seen our progress on our Moto3 project CLICK on the picture.

Moto3 project

GPtech and Geoff Maloney were given a wild card entry at the Moto GP in Texas this year and Sarni Motorsports asked Geoff his thoughts on the experience. That conversation is below.

Testing or MotoGP at Austin TX

MOTOGP – The Red Bull MotoGP of The Americas which was on April 19-21, 2013 was the debut of motorcycle racing’s premier-class at Austins Circuit of the Americas. This was the 22nd Grand Prix held in the United States. The first two were at Daytona in 1964 and 1965. Laguna Seca has hosted 14 and Indianapolis Motor Speedway has hosted the MotoGP World Championship five times.

One of the interesting storylines of this weekend’s Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas is that of the US wild card entry of Geoff Maloney’s GP Tech squad. He took time out this morning to speak with Sarni Motorsports about their independent effort.

GS: Previously you have entered a Moto2 wild card with Jason Disalvo and last year in MotoGP with Aaron Yates. The last we talked you hadn’t announced a rider or sponsors for this year’s three US rounds. Who will be riding for you this weekend at COTA?

GM: Mike Barnes, who has raced on and off with me since 2000 will ride the No. 44 GP Tech CRT entry. Ironically he is 44 years-old and is the oldest rider on the grid.

GS: Who else, besides your company GP Tech, is involved in the entry?

GM: We have technical and sponsor assistance from KWS in Charleston, South Carolina who built the engine. BCL from Canada made the frame. The suspension is Öhlins all around.

GS: Do you feel that by entering three races this year that you will be able to build your momentum through the miles run in the previous races, allowing for further development of the bike?

GM: Absolutely, our goal is to improve and to continue to learn and develop.

GS: Can you elaborate on engine configuration of your entry?

GM: The engine is a Suzuki based 1000cc in-line four cylinder.

GS: How much testing have you been able to do and what are your expectations for this weekend in Austin.

GM: We were able to run at both of the official Bridgestone tire tests here at COTA. We are just out to simply do the best we can.

GS: Thanks Geoff, good luck this weekend, have fun and enjoy the experience.

GM: Right on, thanks for your interest Greg.

Unfortunately, Geoff Maloney’s GP Tech squad never generated enough pace to allow them to start the race, but look forward to their next opportunity at Laguna Seca on July 21st. The Grand Prix of Spain is on May 5th. The race will be broadcast live on SPEED at 8 AM EDT.

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