Vesrah Racing podiums on return to United States professional motorcycle racing at the 2024 Daytona 200.

In the MotoAmerica 2024 Daytona 200, held at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, on March 9th, Hayden Gillim rounded out the podium with a third-place finish. Fan reaction to the return of the iconic yellow Suzuki was overwhelmingly positive both at the track and online.

After an early mishap heading into the chicane dropped the Vesrah Racing Suzuki GSX-R750 out of the top 10, Hayden persevered and with the help of quick pit stops by the Vesrah Racing crew combined with his inspired riding he was able to make his way back towards the front of the field. It looked like a repeat of last year’s fourth-place finish but a competitor’s misfortune on the final lap enabled Hayden to stand on the podium in victory lane.

This effort was proudly supported by Steel Commander Corp. Comstock Energy LLC, Maxima Racing Oils, Fast Line Track Days, K-Tech suspension, Skip at Orient Express, Dunlop, GB Racing, REB Graphics and Amanda Plumbing Sewer & Drain.

More, from a press release issued by KYT Americas:

KYT AMERICAS CONGRATULATES JOSH HERRIN ON WINNING THE 2024 DAYTONA 200

KYT Americas sponsored rider, Josh Herrin, pulls off his third incredible Daytona 200 win in style.

Daytona Beach, FL – KYT Americas is proud to congratulate Daytona 200 winner, Josh Herrin, on a near perfectly executed win! Herrin now becomes one of only six riders to win the prestigious race three times. 

In his first official race wearing the new KYT KX-1 Race, Josh Herrin put on a masterful performance, winning his third Daytona 200 on his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati. His experience and poise were on display as he steadily ticked off blistering lap after lap. Slowly, but steadily, he broke away from his closest competitors, working his way through lap traffic and managing fuel and tires like a true veteran. All the way up to the final lap of 57, Herrin was well below the 1:50 pace.

Thanks to the well executed pit stops by his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati team, Herrin was able to focus on his job knowing there was no lost time.

KYT Americas is proud to have Josh Herrin as a sponsored rider for the 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike series. The KYT team looks forward to supporting Herrin as he fights for the championship.

As a sponsored racer for KYT Americas competing in the premier national series, Herrin will be equipped with the cutting-edge KX-1 Race helmet. The FIM homologated KX-1 Race, designed and developed in Italy and tested by Ducati Corse Factory riders, is the latest KYT helmet infused with world-class safety and aerodynamic technology. Boasting an enhanced vertical and peripheral field of vision (92 deg and 210 deg) and weighing approximately 1400 grams, the KX-1 Race is a game changer. 

For more information about KYT and its commitment to motorsport safety, please visit www.kytamericas.com.

About KYT: 

At KYT, we incorporate over two decades of experience in world-class competition into sleek, race-engineered helmets designed to protect and perform. Our designs offer optimal ventilation and aerodynamics while maintaining the highest level of crash protection. Since 1998, KYT’s intense focus on the competitive environment allows us to produce a helmet with quality and function designed to perform at the highest level of motorsports and performance. KYT America now brings its industry leading safety, style, and service to one of the most innovative motorcycle markets in the world.

More, from a press release issued by Hindle:

Canada at the 2024 Daytona 200

March 13, 2024 – Daytona Beach, Florida – The 82nd Daytona 200 race took place this past weekend at Daytona International Speedway, in Daytona Beach, Florida. This historical endurance race echoes the legacy of racing legends, set against the backdrop of the world-renowned Daytona International Speedway. It invites riders to push their limits on a course that’s as challenging as it is historic.

Lang Hindle himself raced at this legendary racetrack back in the 70s and early 80s. Ask Lang about his time at Daytona and he immediately lights up – the drafting, the banking, the chicane – it’s like he’s right back on his superbike. In fact, Lang helped set a world record in the 70s there for 24 hour endurance/distance racing.

This year’s race had a record number of Canadians entered, with the majority running Hindle Exhaust Systems.

Ben Young, the 2023 Canadian Superbike Champion, qualified as the top Canadian in 20th place out of 66 riders, aboard the Hindle-powered Bridgestone BATTLAX Suzuki GSX-R750. Teammate and Pro Canadian Superbike rider Trevor Daley, qualified 31st, one spot behind fellow Canadian Trevor Dion (Warhorse Ducati).

Long-time Hindle Exhaust sponsored rider from Wisconsin, Jason Farrell, qualified 32nd, aboard his Get Fast Performance/Hindle/Kawasaki ZX-6R. Farrell’s wife, Jessica Capizzi, qualified 58th – the only husband and wife racing duo entered in the Daytona 200. Jessica is on a matching Get Fast Performance/Hindle/Kawasaki ZX-6R and one of two females racing in this year’s Daytona 200.

Sebastien Tremblay, on the Turcotte Performance/Hindle/Kawasaki ZX-6R settled in 36th place on the start grid. Behind Tremblay were Canadians Sam Guerin (Hindle-powered Kawasaki ZX-6R) and Mavrick Cyr (Hindle-powered Triumph 675R) in 38th and 39th, respectively.

Brad Macrae, on a Hindle-powered Yamaha YZF-R6 qualified 40th. Matt Simpson, on the Evans Racing/Hindle/Yamaha YZF-R6 qualified 46th, with Alex Michel, on the SpeedFactory67/Hindle/Kawasaki ZX-6R qualifying in 53rd.

Missing from the Canadian lineup was Alex Coehlo, on a Hindle-powered Kawasaki ZX-6R, who suffered a horrible crash in Q1 and was taken to the hospital for a leg injury/surgery.

At the start of the Daytona 200, Young quickly settled into 16th position after the first 2 laps. Unfortunately, the group of nine Canadians quickly dwindled down to five as Tremblay and Macrae crashed in the chicane during Lap one. Guerin and Dion both experienced mechanical issues that forced them to retire early.

Jason Farrell, long-time Hindle rider on the Get Fast Performance Kawasaki ZX-6R, marked this year’s race as his 10th Daytona 200. Farrell started 32nd on the grid, but unfortunately did not finish. Farrell is part of Husband and Wife team duo, who both raced on matching ZX-6Rs in this year’s 200. Jessica Capizzi, on the Get Fast Performance Kawasaki ZX-6R, started 58th on the start grid. Unfortunately Capizzi also ran into issues and did not complete the race.

After a long and hard fought 57 lap race, including two seamless pit stops, Young finished in 9th place, followed by Trevor Daley in 20th place.

Matt Simpson finished in 25th place, followed by Alex Michel in 28th place and Mavrick Cyr in 30th place.

Hindle Exhaust Systems would like to congratulate all Hindle riders on their efforts at the 82nd running of the Daytona 200. With a heritage dating back to 1937, the Daytona 200 has evolved into a pinnacle of motorcycle racing, blending high-speed thrills with endurance, set in a racing venue where dreams have been made and met for decades.

Racing a motorcycle in the Daytona 200 is an incredible challenge that tests the limits of both rider and machine. With that, we are wishing fellow Canadians Alex Coehlo, Sebastien Tremblay and Brad Macrae a speedy recovery.

We’ll see you at the 83rd running of the Daytona 200 in 2025!