MotoAmerica: Drane Fastest in Talent Cup Q1 At Road Atlanta

MotoAmerica: Drane Fastest in Talent Cup Q1 At Road Atlanta

© 2026, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. By Mathilde Gasnier.

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Sam Drane was quickest during Talent Cup qualifying 1 Friday afternoon at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Riding his Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing Kramer APX-350 MA, Drane covered the 2.55-mile road course in 1:41.222, topping the field of 13 riders.

Nathan Gouker was the best of the rest with a time of 1:41.918 on his Quarterley Racing Kramer APX-350 MA.

Jake Paige got third with a time of 1:42.223 on his Team Hammer Kramer APX-350 MA.

Kensei Matsudaira was fourth on his Team Roberts Kramer APX-350 MA with a lap time of 1:42.446.

Derek Sanchez finished the session fifth with a time of 1:43.018 on his Real Steel Honda Kramer APX-350 MA.

 

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