Desert Center, CA — With more than $25,000 up for grabs each race weekend, the Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association (CVMA) is raising the stakes for its upcoming seven-round championship season. The organization confirmed today that it will award $178,500 in total cash payouts throughout the series, giving competitors in all classes a serious opportunity to earn as they race.
- The Shootout (10 laps)
1st: $3,000 | 2nd: $2,000 | 3rd: $1,500 | 4th: $1,000 | 5th: $750
- Supersport Middleweight Shootout (10 laps)
1st: $2,000 | 2nd: $1,500 | 3rd: $1,000 | 4th: $750 | 5th: $500
- Lightweight Twins Shootout (8 Laps)
1st: $1,000 | 2nd: $750 | 3rd: $500 | 4th: $250 | 5th: $150
- Ultra Lightweight Shootout (8 laps)
1st: $1,000 | 2nd: $750 | 3rd: $500 | 4th: $250 | 5th: $150
Get ready to rev up your engines and hit the track because Support Moto Racing is spicing things up with the electrifying Racer Rewards program! Each race weekend, we’re putting $1,000 right back into the hands of our competitors by awarding $100 to 10 amazing racers. This is your chance to shine, as we recognize talent and grit throughout the paddock—it’s not just about where you finish, but how you race!
Returning with a bang, Apex Assassins is stepping up as the official sponsor of the Formula Open class and cranking up the excitement! With thrilling payouts of $200 for first place, $125 for second, and $75 for third in each of the two heart-pounding Formula Open races every weekend, this is your moment to dominate the track!
But that’s not all—Ryder Gear is back and moving its support to the Amateur Formula Open, gearing up to reward those fierce competitors with payouts of $150 for first, $100 for second, and $50 for third in each of the two intense races. Show us what you’ve got!
The action continues with Racer’s Edge Performance/Dunlop supporting Supersport Middleweight and offering fantastic payouts: $150 for first, $100 for second, and $50 for third in every race. Get ready to unleash that competitive spirit because every lap counts!
And don’t forget about 2Fast Track Days, returning for a second thrilling season as the sponsor of Amateur SuperSport Open! With $150 for first, $100 for second, and $50 for third in two races each weekend, it’s time to show everyone just how fast you can go!
After a year away, Bridgestone and Pro J’s Cycles are back as sponsors of Formula Twins! They’ll award $150 for first, $100 for second, and $50 for third in each race, adding even more incentive to compete!
Honu Marshals, a female-owned business, is supporting women in racing by sponsoring payouts for both Femmewalla and Femmewalla Ultra Lightweight. Honu has also generously lowered the minimum number of race starters required to qualify for payouts to just four. CT Racing/Pirelli is back to sponsor Formula Middleweight for another season with payouts of $150 for first, $100 for second, and $50 for third each day.
Finally, the California Superbike School is back to champion our Top Rookie Expert award! They’re not just handing out accolades; they’re offering a coveted spot in their Code R.A.C.E School to the first-year expert who racks up the most points in the overall CVMA championship. This is your opportunity to level up your skills!
So gear up, racers! This season is packed with adrenaline, reward, and opportunity. Let’s make unforgettable memories on the track!
The New Racer School
Ever dreamed of grid positions and knee-down action? Your journey starts here! Held on the Friday preceding each of our seven race weekends, the CVMA New Racer School (NRS) is your ultimate fast track to getting licensed and onto the circuit. Best of all, getting started is easier than you think—you don’t even need a fully built race bike! Bring your everyday street bike with standard track-day prep, and you’re ready to roll. Step into an amazingly supportive community, gain confidence, and unlock the thrill of competitive racing with the CVMA family.
Safety always comes first when you’re pushing the limits. That’s why Alpinestars continues as the official provider of top-tier leathers, boots, and cutting-edge Tech-Air airvests, ensuring our instructors ride with state-of-the-art impact protection.
Head protection is powered by 6D Helmets, returning as the official helmet sponsor of the NRS. Featuring revolutionary Omni-Directional Suspension™ (ODS) technology, 6D helmets deliver unparalleled energy management to reduce impact forces, letting you focus on your lines with absolute peace of mind.
Precision and control are in your hands thanks to Five Gloves. Continuing their strong support of the NRS, Five Gloves supplies world-class protective gear designed specifically for maximum feel, durability, and safety on track.
Putting power to the pavement, Dunlop Tires and Racers Edge Performance return as the official tire team of the NRS. Delivering unbeatable grip and relentless performance under the desert sun, Dunlop gives both students and instructors the ultimate traction needed to carve up Chuckwalla Valley Raceway.
Enhanced Live Coverage
CVMA’s partnership with 951 Live will continue throughout the 2026–27 Winter Series, bringing professional multi-camera race coverage to fans around the world.
In addition to continuing the live broadcasts, racers and viewers can look forward to several exciting enhancements to this season’s coverage. More details will be announced as the opening round approaches.
Companies interested in advertising during CVMA’s live broadcasts can contact Justin Murphy by text at 951-333-8244.
About CVMA:
The Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association (CVMA) hosts the premier winter motorcycle road racing series in North America. With a racer-first focus and a mission of constant improvement, CVMA provides safe, competitive, and fun racing for riders of all levels.
