2026 Golden State Mini & SuperMoto Series Coming To California

2026 Golden State Mini & SuperMoto Series Coming To California

© 2025, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. From a press release issued By Hawk Mazzotta Moto Camp

A collaboration of noted racers – Hawk Mazzotta, Tyler O’Hara, John Hopkins, and Bronson Pearce – have announced the 2026 Golden State Championship, the premier mini road racing and supermoto championships slated to be held in California in 2026.

The 2026 Golden State Championship will feature four events at four different racetracks in California – Redding Motorsports Park in Redding, Apex Racing Center in Perris, Buttonwillow Raceway Kart Track in Buttonwillow, and Sonoma Raceway Karting Center in Sonoma.

 

Series logo
Series logo

 

All four rounds will be qualifying events for the 2026 Mission MotoAmerica Mini Cup National Finals in addition to AMA Supermoto and other showcase and feature classes. The AMA Supermoto series will have unique dirt sections at each round with each round promising something for everyone, even the youngest racers with Stacyc racing classes. The championship will be AMA sanctioned, and every event will feature the same structure, rules, classes, and procedures.

Each of the four rounds will be two-day events (Saturday and Sunday) with some rounds set for Friday practice. There will also be new-racer schools,  hosted by Hawk Mazzotta Moto Camp, at every event.

 
 
 
Racer, riding coach, promoter and Hawk Mazzotta Moto Camp owner Hawk Mazzotta and wife Nina, with their kids.
 
“I have been wanting to host a proper series like this for years, and now it is coming to fruition.  I am so heavily submersed and invested in the youth riders and really want to help the movement, this is only going to help the process.  California brought up the best racers in the world at one point, I’d like to see that again.  
I have partnered with three of the most solid men, as both human beings, and racers.   I am confident that together we will do great things for the sport. 
Our focus is to provide an extremely professional, safe, fun, confidence inspiring series that is very welcoming to all, and promotes growth in the sport and helps pave the way for our American talent to the next levels.” Hawk Mazzotta
 
 
 
Tyler O'hara
Tyler O’Hara
 
“I am super excited to be collaborating with the Golden State Championship to host the event at Sonoma Raceway in July for the MotoAmerica Mini Cup qualifier.  Last year for our inaugural event it was a huge success and I can’t wait to see everyone at the races.” -Tyler O’Hara
 
 
 
 
Bronson Pearce (in the middle)
SuperMoto racer Bronson Pearce with his crew
 
“I’m beyond excited to be a part of running AMA Supermoto.  This sport has given me so much throughout my career, from racing in the Supermoto World Championship representing Team USA at the Supermoto of Nations.  I know firsthand the dedication, passion, and energy it takes to compete at the highest level, and I am looking forward to using that experience to help grow the series and create opportunities for the next generation of riders.” -Bronson Pearce
 
 
 
John “Hopper” Hopkins
John “Hopper” Hopkins during his MotoGP career
 
 
“I’m so excited for this new Golden State Series & truly honored to host one of the rounds at my very own circuit Apex Motorsports Park. I’m even more excited for the future of our sport! It’s so awesome to be linked up and working with fellow longtime Pro Racers, world renowned Organizations & brands who are all just as passionate, motivated & willing to put in the work to see this sport excel to all new heights. The trophy alone is so cool that I personally might need to dust off the cobwebs & get back at it…” –John “Hopper” Hopkins
 
 
 

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