ASRA Announces Amateur Riders Advancing to Expert Status for 2027 Season

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 2027 season, following strong performances and consistent results throughout the 2026 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.

“These riders put in the laps, the points, and the work all season long. Earning Expert status is a big step, and we look forward to seeing them on the Expert grid in 2027,” said ASRA.

The following riders have been approved for advancement to Expert classification for the 2027 season:

Thornton Thomas

Raphael Saltigerald

Matthew Blackmer

Collin Thomas

Pete Rowan

Ethan Adams

Chris Auerswald

Ethan Ebben

Shane Matthews

Will Godfrey

Cameron Hastings

Robert Powers

Casey Albert

Mark Reed

Mark Lapansie

Stephen Rozmiarek

Drew Vanden Heuvel

Mitchell Schnorrbusch

Nicholas Stork

Nick Snoeyenbos

Mason Chapman

Eric Dermanelian

Landon Belcher

Bradley Wilson

Timothy Elfar

Rohan Marreddi

Brandon Faust

Jason Hill

Jenna Ziemelis

Devyn Smith

Jimmy Gillman

Brian Smith

Thomas LeVan

Justin Rhodes

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 2027 ASRA season begins at Carolina Motorsports Park on April 9-11.

For more information about ASRA, visit www.asraracing.com.