The opening day of the #QatarGP turned out to be quite the unusual one, with the rain affecting the second session as well as the weekend schedule. The majority of MotoGP riders chose to move the decisive session to tomorrow, leaving today's final session as second free practice.
 
This decision was not agreed by Marc and Alex Marquez, who did well in both session. The #93, in particular, was fourth quickest in FP1 and then topped the timesheets in wet conditions. Alex, despite an ongoing issue that is yet to be solved, managed to stay in the top eleven (9th under the rain).
 
The key practice session for a direct seed to Q2 will take place tomorrow from 13:40 to 14:25, while the sprint race will get underway at 19:00 Doha time.

• Dymag confirmed as official partner for MotoAmerica's upcoming 2024 season
• Partnership reinforces Dymag’s commitment to the thrilling North American Road Racing Championship
• Excitement builds for the 2024 season, which gets underway at Daytona International Speedway on 7-9 March
• In previous seasons, Dymag-backed teams within the Hooligan, King of the Baggers and Twins Cup classes have featured at the front of the pack, winning multiple championships on Dymag wheels and further underlining the brand's revered reputation for exceptional performance
• All Dymag's high-performance wheels are precision-manufactured at its state-of-the-art production facility, ensuring the highest quality and consistency in every product
• Dymag’s high-tech wheels are both road- and race-certified
• Media images: here

Daytona, 4 March 2024.

Dymag, the globally renowned manufacturer of state-of-the-art lightweight motorcycle wheels, proudly announces its official partnership with MotoAmerica for the 2024 season, further strengthening the brand’s commitment to the North American Racing Championship.

Having been a longtime supporter of MotoAmerica, in the 2023 season, Dymag-backed teams – including Hooligans and Baggers Racing – achieved standout successes by fiercely competing on Dymag wheels, demonstrating the exceptional performance and reliability of the brand’s high-tech innovation.

Dymag's motorcycle wheels, designed with over 40 years of lightweight technology and engineering experience, transforms a bike's handling capabilities, performance potential and aesthetic values. With a focus on delivering maximum acceleration, responsive braking, optimum handling, uncompromised safety and outstanding durability, Dymag's high-performance wheels continue to set new benchmarks in the industry.

All of Dymag's lightweight wheels are meticulously manufactured at its state-of-the-art Wiltshire production facility in the UK, ensuring the highest quality and consistency of products.

MotoAmerica, the premier motorcycle road racing series officially sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), features eight thrilling classes, including the Steel Commander Superbike, Supersport, Junior Cup, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Mission King Of The Baggers, Super Hooligan and Royal Enfield – Build, Train and Race.

In recent years, MotoAmerica has played a pivotal role in revitalizing motorcycle road racing in North America. With a focus on fostering talent and propelling riders to international championships including MotoGP and World Superbike, MotoAmerica embraces the rich history of production-based motorcycle road racing.

As MotoAmerica continues to evolve, so does its commitment to providing fans with unparalleled access. The 2024 season promises to be a gripping spectacle, with national television deals in place with Fox Sports, NBC Sports Network and MAVTV. Additionally, MotoAmerica Live+, a proprietary subscription streaming service, enhances the viewing experience for fans across the globe.

Christopher Shelley, Chairman of Dymag, said: "As the official partner of MotoAmerica 2024, Dymag is thrilled to be at the forefront of the North American Road Racing scene. Our commitment to innovation and excellence aligns seamlessly with MotoAmerica's pursuit of pushing the boundaries of motorcycle road racing. We are proud to support the sport's evolution and look forward to a season filled with speed, adrenaline and the unmatched performance of Dymag wheels.”

Jeff Nasi, Senior Vice President of MotoAmerica, added: “Performance brands and products are important aspects of motorsports. Having a 50-year-old motorsports brand like Dymag on the MotoAmerica partner roster and their products in our paddock is a compliment to the series.”

Indian Motorcycle has expanded the choice across the FTR lineup with the addition of four new colourways for 2024. Following the limited-edition FTR x 100% R Carbon and FTR x RSD Super Hooligan, these additional colourways are heading to international dealers now.  

Delivering a truly superior riding experience and powered by the renowned 92 kW, liquid-cooled V-twin engine with 120 NM of torque, the Indian FTR welcomes a bright Indy Red with bold FTR logo and white accent over a black frame and wheels.

Summer nights in Scotland are some of the most beautiful. Catch a red sky at night sunset, and it'll blow your mind. Scotland is just one of the most beautiful places on the planet - 14 million people travel yearly to see the beauty. Some call it the land of myths, but we think it's the land of beauty. Keep reading to learn about summer nights in Scotland.

Summer Nights in Scotland  

We'll talk about the summer mornings because we also love them, but the summer nights will steal your heart. Scotland is known for, well, being freezing, so you really can't beat a warm summer night. But how can you spend a traditional summer night in Scotland? We have a few ideas. And it's very culturally Scottish.

You could try authentic ceilidh dance in a small village hall. The lively music and spirit are great, and it's not typically what tourists do. You can wander through a night market in Glasgow or Edinburgh - they're always good. Local artisans and culinary delights create a lively atmosphere.

Dining al fresco at a coastal eatery is already incredible. Travel down the coast with luxury motorhome hire in Edinburgh (also a great experience), and you'll find an endless list of traditional pubs serving the best food. The seafood is some of the best. Search on TripAdvisor before you go for advice.

Or you could stroll through the serene ruins of St Andrews Cathedral or Edinburgh Castle. There's an endless list of things for you to do.

The Best Place to Catch a Sunset

Of course, you need to catch a Scottish sunset. Summers in Scotland usually have a good 16 or more hours of sun each day, with the sun setting at about 9:20 pm in August. You're guaranteed to catch a good sunset (well, UK summer isn't reliable).

The Isle of Skye is a great place to go - it's popular with locals and tourists. 
The Loch Lomond reflective surface also makes a sunset look incredible. Rannoch Moor is massive. The open landscape is perfect for watching a dramatic sunset. Or you could take your motorhome (if you rent one), and take it to the remote Outer Hebrides. It's a great sunset experience.

If you're more urban, the sunset from the Glasgow Necropolis is incredible.

You'll be able to find tons of sunset experiences, even without trying. There's something about a Scottish sunset that's mesmerising, and so are the sunrises. More on that in the next section.

The Best Places to Catch a Sunrise

Sunrise can be just as beautiful as the sunset if you're watching it from the right place and can see it.

In our opinion, the east coast offers gems like the beaches of St Andrews, where the sun rises over the North Sea. If you catch this on a clear day, it looks stunning.

The summit of Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak, is one of the best, but not everyone will find climbing to the highest peak of Ben Nevis in the morning. Well, you couldn't anyway. 

You'd be doing a nighttime hike. It takes, on average, 7-8 hours to climb to the summit of Ben Nevis. You will get an incredible Highlands view, though.

The hills of the Scottish Borders are also great - you can see for miles so you're almost guaranteed to see the sunrise. And they're not as tricky to get to as the summit of Ben Nevis.

The Best Locations To Spend The Night

Have we made you want to spend some summer nights in Scotland? Compared to some parts of the UK, it's not expensive at all.

Scotland's clear summer nights are perfect for stargazing and catching the best sunsets. You won't regret even just spending a weekend there. Galloway Forest Park, known as Dark Sky Park, will give you some of the best stargazing experiences in Europe. If you want a tranquil retreat, the remote beaches of the Outer Hebrides are stunning.

Look online for some of the top places to spend the night.

Summer nights in Scotland are just the best - the natural beauty will blow your mind. Natural beauty is completely what Scotland is about. It doesn't matter where you stay or what you'll see - summer nights in Scotland will be some of the best. And because it spends half the year in the cold, everyone is making the most of it. The Scottish hospitality in the local pubs will make you feel welcome.

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The British Motor Museum, one of the Midlands leading venues for conferences and events, announces a partnership with carbon offsetting specialists Tree-V for a brand new sustainable offering for conference clients.

Through this partnership, the British Motor Museum empowers its clients to make eco-conscious choices. Conference organisers now have the option to add a carbon offsetting package to reduce the environmental impact of their events, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.

Tom Worthington from Tree-V commented: “Tree-V are really pleased to be working with a venue as forward-thinking as the British Motor Museum. They've already taken many sustainability steps, and we're thrilled to be helping them tackle an element of their carbon footprint that is out of their control - how their visitors get to them. Working together, we'll tackle that footprint on their carpark by carbon offsetting conference delegates emissions through international forestry projects. The fact that Tree-V was launched to help the classic car world be greener means it's the icing on the cake to be working with such an important automotive institution.”

To support this new initiative, the Museum has announced that all of the miles travelled by its conference sales and bookings team throughout 2024 and the 12.87 tonnes of carbon produced as a result have been offset. By offsetting the carbon footprint associated with the team's journeys, the Museum aims to lead by example for sustainable practices within the conference and events sector.

Toby Batchelor, Head of Commerce at the British Motor Museum, commented: “Revenue generated from conference activity plays a key role in funding the charitable trust that runs the British Motor Museum, and we're always looking for innovative new solutions that meet the needs of our conference clients. Sustainability is an area of real focus in the conference industry, and the Museum has made huge strides forward over the last few years, reducing energy and water consumption and taking action to minimise waste, with zero waste going to landfill. 

The opportunity to provide an optional carbon offsetting solution to clients seemed like a logical next step, especially given the Museum's geographically central location, just minutes away from the motorway network, and the fact that the vast majority of conference delegates arrive by car. In Tree-V, we have found a locally based partner and a team that shares the Museum's passion for automotive history. Their existing relationship with the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs and the simplicity of their offsetting solution made them the logical partner for the Museum.”

For more information on sustainable practices at the British Motor Museum, please visit www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/sustainability. To enquire about the new carbon offsetting offering for conferences, please contact the Bookings team on 01926 895295 or [email protected].