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Gagne Takes Runner-Up Finish in Superbike Race 2 at COTA Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne returned to the podium with a strong runner-up finish in MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at the Circuit of The Americas MARIETTA, Ga. – Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne took home a runner-up finish in today’s restarted MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at the Circuit of The Americas. Unfortunately, JD Beach’s second race of the weekend as a fill-in rider ended early with a crash. On the heels of his 10th win of the season in yesterday’s Race 1 at the Grand Prix track in Austin, Texas, Gagne got another great start in the runner-up spot. The race was red-flagged, calling for a complete restart and a shortened 10-lap race. Once again, the three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion slotted into second and was battling up front. He kept the leader in sight but ultimately rode his own race in the greasy track
The rivalry between the two Bavarian automobile brands, BMW and Audi, is long-standing. It takes place in many segments across the premium market, even transcending the four wheeled realm. BMW’s motorcycle production predates its first car, and not only one but three of the five brands that would later become Audi were also manufacturers of motorcycles.
Currently, the two firms continue to battle on the motorcycle front, though not directly as Audi AG doesn’t sell Audi branded motorcycles. BMW, of course, has their Motorrad division, whereas Audi competes with a subsidiary of another one of its wholly owned subsidiaries, Ducati.