CMRA BRINGS INAUGURAL MOTO-TEXAS SUPERBIKE CHALLENGE TO CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS THIS FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND
$25,000 Prize Purse, July 3–5, 2026
Spectator Tickets Just $25 for the Entire Weekend
AUSTIN, Texas — The Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association (CMRA) descends into Austin this Fourth of July weekend with the inaugural Moto-Texas Superbike Challenge, the first ever amateur sanctioned motorcycle road race event at the world-renowned Circuit of the Americas (COTA). Taking place July 3–5, 2026, the event combines high-speed superbike competition with family-friendly holiday weekend entertainment — all for a single $25 gate fee per person.
COTA, home to Formula 1’s United States Grand Prix and MotoGP’s Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas, provides one of the most thrilling motorcycle racing venues in the world. The 3.426-mile circuit — with its iconic sweeping corners and signature Turn 1 elevation change — will now host CMRA’s most prestigious race event to date.
Event Highlights
• World-class venue: Race on the same track that hosts MotoGP and Formula 1
• $25,000 total prize purse distributed across multiple classes
• Double-header sprint races Saturday and Sunday (July 4th and 5th)
• Friday, July 3rd dedicated to practice and qualifying
• Spectator gate fee of just $25 per person for the entire weekend — Friday through
Sunday
• On-site karting and amusement park for families
• Garages equipped with electrical hookups, compressed air, and shared restrooms
About the Competition
The Moto-Texas Superbike Challenge is open to licensed road racers from any recognized road race organization in the United States. All competitors are required to hold a current American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) membership, as the event is sanctioned by the AMA.
Sprint races of 6 and 8 laps will be held on both Saturday and Sunday, with multiple class entries available at discounted additional-entry pricing.
Pre-entries are open now at cmraracing.com, with a 20% deposit required to secure a spot. (The full balance is due by June 30, 2026.)
Entry fees start at $525 for Friday practice and qualifying, with sprint race entries beginning at $195.
A Family Destination on the Fourth of July
While competitors chase the checkered flag, families can enjoy COTA’s adjacent entertainment complex, featuring a karting track and amusement rides. With the $25 gate fee covering all three days, the Moto-Texas Superbike Challenge offers one of the most affordable motorsport experiences in the region — a perfect Fourth of July outing for Austin and Central Texas families.
“We are thrilled to bring CMRA’s biggest event yet to Circuit of the Americas,” said CMRA’s Dave Johnson. “COTA is a bucket-list track for any motorcycle racer, and we can’t wait to see riders from across the country compete for a share of the $25,000 purse on one of the world’s most iconic circuits.”
Spectator & Competitor Information
• Event Dates: July 3–5, 2026 (Friday–Sunday)
• Venue: Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617
• Spectator Gate Fee: $25 (one-time fee per person, covers all days)
• For More Information and Competitor Pre-Entry. go to cmraracing.com — pre-entry deadline is June 30, 2026
ABOUT CMRA
The Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association (CMRA) is a Texas-based organization dedicated to providing safe, affordable, and competitive motorcycle road racing experiences. Based in Waco, TX, CMRA has been sanctioning events across the region for decades and is a division of Moto Rides LLC.
