New Freedom, PA — The American Superbike Racing Association (ASRA) has announced the list of amateur riders who have earned advancement to the Expert Class for the upcoming 2026 season, following strong performances and consistent results throughout the 2025 racing calendar.
Riders achieving Expert status have demonstrated the lap times, racecraft, and consistency required to compete at the next level of ASRA competition. The promotion reflects both their on-track success and the organization’s commitment to recognizing and developing emerging road racing talent.
The following riders have been approved for advancement to Expert classification for the 2026 season:
Christopher McCollum
Orin Bilik
Wesley Edgar
Cameron Hastings
Mark Thompson
Andrew Baisley
Khayden Brown
Mohamed Moshet
Travis Wotring
Robert Powers
Britton Smith
Hayden Bliss
Shane Matthews
Scott Langley
Chris labuguen
Joseph Montemayor
Daniel Wilewski
Mark Lapansie
Derek Tentschert
Kyle Wetherell
Mario Faraone
Frank Sanders
Aaron Gustafson
Jason Griffin
Woodrow Woytovich
Rodney Stauffer
Omar Marti
RJ Wade
Mason Leuck
Christopher Munsey
Asi Bilik
Connor Raymond
Josh Smith
Darwin Perez
Collin Thomas
Lucas Stephens
Connor Jenkins
Ryan Stokes
Miguel Betancourt
Jacob Werner
John Shield
Shon Stanton
Dwayne Brown
Jordan Netter
Bryce Schmitt
Each of these riders met the required performance standards and earned the recommendation of race officials based on their lap times, race finishes, and demonstrated ability to safely and competitively race at Expert pace.
The newly promoted riders will make their Expert-class debut when the 2026 ASRA season begins at Carolina Motorsports Park on April 10-12.
ASRA officials also confirmed that the 2026 ASRA Championship Series schedule will be released later this month, featuring a full lineup of regional and national events at premier U.S. road racing venues. Alongside the schedule announcement, ASRA will hold its annual Black Friday Race License Sale, offering discounted race licenses and race credits for both new and returning riders for a limited time.The 2026 ASRA race license also comes with a 1 year subscription to Roadracing World magazine. Details will be posted on the ASRA website and social media channels.