RideSmart, the New Owners of CMRA
RideSmart Motorcycle School is excited to announce a new chapter starting in 2026! With the new season upon us, details are in the works with our recent acquisition of the CMRA (Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association). Get ready for an exciting season of track riding and track racing.
We will be enhancing our RideSmart curriculum in the off season and will be adding some components and programs to help those who are interested in taking their learned skills to the next level. We have programs built to take a novice street rider all the way to becoming an expert road racer in the CMRA.
Between RideSmart Motorcycle School and the CMRA, and our partnership with Bittinger Motorsports, you have access to everything you need from on-track and classroom training, Mini Motos, dirt training, private coaching, CMRA Licensing School, to racing in the CMRA. New 2026 schedule and announcements to be released in the coming days. Stay tuned!
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CMRA Announces New Ownership
Waco, TX — The Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association (CMRA), one of the nation’s most established and respected amateur motorcycle roadracing organizations, is entering an exciting new phase as Dave Johnson and Quan Luu, known in the motorcycle community as operators of RideSmart Motorcycle School, move forward in the process to become its new owners.
Dave and Quan’s proposal has been approved by the CMRA Board of Directors, and the organization is now working through the final steps of the transition, with completion expected before the end of the year.
Johnson and Luu have built RideSmart into one of the nation’s most trusted rider-education programs, recognized for its commitment to safety, skill development, and community engagement. Their experience and long-standing dedication to the sport position them well to guide CMRA into its next chapter.
“We’re honored that the Board has approved our proposal,” said Dave Johnson.
“CMRA is a cornerstone of the racing community, and we are committed to maintaining its legacy while continuing to elevate the racing experience for all riders.”
“CMRA’s racers and volunteers are among the most passionate in motorsports,” added Quan Luu.
“Our focus is to support that passion by continuing to provide the most competitive, well-organized, and rider-focused racing in the nation.”
As the transition progresses, CMRA members and racers can expect continuity in operations, a full schedule of competitive events, and a renewed emphasis on accessibility, competition, and long-term stability.
The Board also extends its sincere appreciation to the other proposers—Sport Rider Coaching, ZonaFacta LLC, Throttle Therapy LLC, and Jeff Hughes—for their time, effort, and dedication throughout the process.