More from press release issued by Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati: 

Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin put on a champion’s weekend at round eight of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.

The defending MotoAmerica Superbike Champion pushed through the pain of his injured leg, which he suffered in a fall during race two at Mid-Ohio in August, to earn two podium finishes, including a win in race one.

Herrin used the speed of the Ducati Panigale V4 R at one of the fastest racing venues in North America to defeat title rivals Cameron Beaubier and Bobby Fong by 0.3 seconds in race one on Saturday, clawing back critical ground in the championship hunt in the process. 

In race two on Sunday, Herrin again held tough, but the injury to his leg caused strain on Herrin’s endurance; fortunately, he fought through the discomfort and held on to take third place behind winner Beaubier and Fong.

The result sees Herrin move to within striking distance of a second successive MotoAmerica Superbike Championship crown for Ducati, with the series final in New Jersey in two weeks offering a maximum of 75 points over three races.

2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship After Round Eight

P1 – Bobby Fong 314

P2 – Cameron Beaubier 306

P3 – Josh Herrin (Ducati) 292

P4 – Jake Gagne 237

P5 – Sean Dylan Kelly 163

Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati–#1):

“It was a difficult weekend, but we were able to get a win, so that’s a positive for me and the team,” Herrin said after race two. “We expected to fight for wins at this track. It’s a great venue for the Panigale V4 R, and we’ve had a lot of success here in the past.

“I’m happy to get that opening race win. It was so satisfying, especially after the bad luck we’ve had in the past couple of rounds, but it would have been a little better if we’d gotten in front of Fong in the second race.

“It is what it is. We’re battling some of the best riders in the world in MotoAmerica and it’s never easy. The Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati team has been perfect all weekend and although we’ve lost a little ground, we’re still totally in with a chance of the championship with so many points up for grabs in New Jersey.”

The final round of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship will be held at New Jersey Motorsports Park in New Jersey on September 26-28, 2025.

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More from a press release issued by Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha: 

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong finishes second, with Jake Gagne joining him in the top five in MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at COTA. 

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong kept his spot at the top of the hotly-contested MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, earning a runner-up finish in Race 2 at the Circuit of The Americas. Teammate Jake Gagne also had a solid outing, finishing fifth on another hot September day at the 3.426-mile circuit in Austin, Texas. 

Fong got another great start from the second row of the grid, quickly slotting into second and claiming the lead on the opening lap. Although he was repassed by his title rival shortly after, he maintained a fast and consistent pace to keep the pressure on. After the halfway mark, Fong capitalized on a mistake to retake the lead, but was passed on the following lap. The championship leader continued to apply pressure in the greasy track conditions and ultimately crossed the line second to earn his 13th podium of the season and leave COTA with an eight-point advantage heading into the season finale.

Starting from the front row of the grid, Gagne was also in the mix in fourth after the start. He stayed on the heels of the competition, and as the race wore on, it turned into a multi-rider battle. He tried to make a move forward, but lost some ground after a mistake, and was ultimately passed in the final laps to finish fifth. The Colorado rider continues to maintain a strong fourth in the championship standings. 

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing returns to action in two weeks for the three-race MotoAmerica Superbike season finale at the New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey, on September 26-28. 

Richard Stanboli – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager: 

“Of course, we wish we could win, but I think that was about as good as we would expect. We’re coming out of here with the points lead and going to a track which is a lot more friendly to our motorcycle – a turning track that is a rider track, and one where setup and a good motorcycle makes a big difference versus just raw horsepower.”

Bobby Fong – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #50: 

“Honestly, I’m happy to get two podiums. After the two crashes on Friday, I’m looking forward to getting out of here, especially with the heat and everything. I’m looking forward to New Jersey –  a little bit smaller track for us. I’m ready to finish this season strong and get the weight off of my shoulders.”

Jake Gagne – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #32: 

“It was another tough, hot one. I was a little disappointed with my pace today. We had a good short 1-2 lap pace, but I was kind of struggling a little bit with my arm. I couldn’t make the pass on Josh (Herrin) for a while, and then I made one mistake and ran wide off the back straight. I just couldn’t make passes today – that was it, really. I feel like if I could have made a pass, put my head down, and ride the Yamaha line, maybe we could’ve done something.” 

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More from a press release issued by Suzuki Motor USA: 

Suzuki Motor USA was a constant presence in the top five as the MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship completed the penultimate round of the 2025 season at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.

Race Highlights:

• Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
  • Superbike
    • Sean Dylan Kelly continued to roll with a pair of Superbike top fives
    • Richie Escalante had pace but no luck in Texas results
  • Supersport
    • Tyler Scott engaged in two last-lap scraps en route to a pair of top fives
    • Martín Cárdenas fought his way into the top ten in his American racing return
    • Max VanDenBrouck picked up 13th and 11th place results on the weekend
• RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines
  • Stock 1000
    • Rocco Landers was quick and consistent aboard the GSX-R1000

Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly continued his season-long strong form, claiming two more top-five finishes in MotoAmerica Superbike action at the Circuit of the Americas. Kelly hustled his red-white-and-blue 40th anniversary inspired GSX-R1000R to a fifth-place finish on Saturday. He came back even stronger on Sunday, pushing hard for a podium before ultimately claiming a close fourth. The results upped SDK’s tally of top-five finishes to double digits on the season.

Kelly said, “It was an alright weekend but a challenging one. We showed something on Sunday, but it took us all weekend to get there. We were insanely better today and not too far from the box. It felt good being in the hunt and not losing massive amounts of time like Saturday. We had something left at the end and made a good move to get fourth but not quite third. We want more from New Jersey and will have three more chances.”

Teammate Richie Escalante registered in an inspired ride aboard the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R on Saturday, charging his way from sixth to victory contention. Unfortunately, just as the Mexican racer moved into striking distance after closing on the leaders at a clip of a half-second per lap, he was forced out due to an electrical issue. His hopes for redemption on Sunday were foiled by another mechanical problem.

“There were a lot of positives this weekend even though we did not get the results we wanted,” Escalante said. “It was a 50/50 weekend, a lot of good but with some bad luck. I have gone well here in the past and hoped to get back on the podium. I lost a little on the start in Race 1, but we had really good pace and made up the gap to the leaders before we had a problem and couldn’t finish. Sunday was the same. We have three races to go in New Jersey, and we will look to make some good points.”

Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott engaged in a pair of thrilling final-lap Supersport scraps aboard the squad’s next-generation GSX-R750 dressed in resplendent 40th anniversary livery. Scott went out on Saturday to fight for every pass and was able to steal away fourth on the last lap. Sunday’s battle was even more action-packed with three riders swapping positions in a desperate fight to claim a spot on the box. Unfortunately, the Pennsylvanian lost out in the melee, getting shuffled back to fifth in the final-corner clash.

Scott said, “We started the weekend off pretty well, but we needed to make some big changes. That hindered us in qualifying and put us down the charts. We made up for it with good starts and had a pretty successful weekend with two top fives. The team worked super hard with what we faced this weekend, and I am looking forward to racing at my home track in New Jersey.”

Max VanDenBrouck struggled to locate his typical pace in Texas, qualifying down in 20th position. His difficulties ramped up in Saturday’s Race 1, in which he crashed out with another rider in an opening-lap incident. Max Van bounced back to race forward aboard his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750 on Sunday, coming home in 17th place.

VanDenBrouck said, “It was not our best weekend. I had a couple of crashes, which is uncharacteristic for me and really set us back. Qualifying was pretty rough, then I crashed on the first lap on Saturday. Sunday, we were able to improve three spots in the race. We learned some things and have some big changes for New Jersey that should serve us well.”

Scott and VanDenBrouck were joined this weekend by Colombian racing legend Martín Cárdenas, who participated in the Supersport races aboard the Coatzymoto LatinWE Powered by Team Hammer GSX-R750. Cárdenas, who won a pair of AMA Pro Daytona SportBike titles and an AMA Superbike race with Team Hammer, proved he’s still plenty fast, scoring ninth- and 11th-place finishes in his return to Stateside racing.

 
“I enjoyed riding at this track and in this championship again,” said Cárdenas. “It was a really good weekend for me. I hadn’t ridden much this year, and these guys in the class now are really fast. If I do it again next year, I’d prepare a bit more. Thanks to everyone for making it happen.”

RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Rocco Landers was both quick and consistent in Stock 1000 action aboard the team’s GSX-R1000. Landers qualified fifth and proceeded to finish in that same position on both Saturday and Sunday.

“Unfortunately, our season is over because I had a blast and feel like we made a ton of progress,” Landers said. “The bike is pretty much unrecognizable from where we started. I feel like the bike is truly mine now. We finished in sight of the leaders for the first time here, so I feel we accomplished a lot of what we were trying to do. The big bike is the most fun motorcycle I have ridden, and I would like to race it again.”
 

The 2025 MotoAmerica season will conclude at its season finale on September 26-28 at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey.

Please visit SuzukiCycles.com/Racing/road-racing for more team news.

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More from a press release issued by Indian Motorcycle Racing: 

Troy Herfoss Overcomes Injury to Claim Second Win of 2025; Teammate Loris Baz Takes 2nd & Earns Sixth Podium of the Season.

At one of MotoAmerica’s most demanding tracks, Circuit of The Americas, Indian Motorcycle Racing reclaimed the top step of the podium as 2024 Mission King of the Baggers Champion Troy Herfoss muscled his S&S Indian Challenger to victory in Race 2. Battling through injury, Herfoss delivered a gritty performance, showcasing resilience and determination to close out the 2025 season on a high note and carry momentum into 2026.

From the drop of the green flag, Herfoss was locked in a battle with the front runners, pushing through searing Texas heat and the physical toll of riding a 600-pound bagger race machine. As rivals Hayden Gillim and Kyle Wyman fell in pursuit, Herfoss remained steady and unrelenting, ultimately taking the checkered flag with authority.

“This one means a lot,” said Herfoss. “To push through injury and doubts, and to deliver my second win of the year for Indian Motorcycle, it’s special. The S&S Indian Challenger felt incredible today, and this gives me and the team a huge boost of confidence heading into New Jersey and as we prepare for 2026.”

Behind Herfoss, Indian Wrecking Crew teammate Loris Baz capitalized on the late-race chaos and powered his own S&S Indian Challenger to a second-place finish, giving Indian Motorcycle its first 1-2 finish of the 2025 season. The results highlighted the pace and reliability of the S&S Indian Challenger, while showcasing the determination and teamwork that continue to drive the Indian Wrecking Crew forward.

Baz echoed Herfoss’ sentiment, adding, “It’s a big moment for the team to take first and second. The season has thrown us challenges, but days like this show the progress we’ve made. I’m proud to be part of this result for Indian Motorcycle.”

The victory marks a crucial late-season statement for Indian Motorcycle and S&S as the team turns its attention to the finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park. With multiple wins this season and back-to-back podium contenders, the Indian Wrecking Crew is positioned to finish the 2025 season strong and carry momentum into the next chapter of King of the Baggers competition.

The S&S Indian Challenger race team is sponsored by S&S, Progressive, Mission Foods, Drag Specialties, Parts Unlimited, Performance Finance and Min Hsiang.

For more information on Indian Motorcycle Racing, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, X and Instagram.

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More from a press release issued by Harley-Davidson: 

Harley-Davidson® X Dynojet Factory rider Kyle Wyman clinches 2025 Mission King Of The Baggers championship at Circuit of the Americas.  Hayden Gillim Rides RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson to Race Win on Saturday. Harley-Davidson Claims AFT Manufacturers Title as Briar Bauman Closes Season with Victory. 

Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Kyle Wyman was crowned 2025 Mission King of the Baggers champion during the MotoAmerica double-header at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Wyman, capping a dominating season in the series, secured his second King of the Baggers championship on Saturday aboard a race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycle. With two races left on the schedule, his points lead in the class is insurmountable.

RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider Hayden Gillim scored his second King of the Baggers series victory of the season on Saturday after setting a new track record to top King of the Bagger qualifying. On Sunday, Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Bradley Smith finished in third place for his third King of the Baggers podium finish of the season.

“It’s hard to (put this moment into words),” said Wyman following the presentation of the champion’s #1 plate on Saturday. “This team deserves it. They’ve been working so hard to earn this position we were in this weekend. I just can’t thank them enough. Sticking behind me with three heart-breakers in a row, for us to get it done this year in this fashion is just amazing. We are having a hell of a year. My wife Hannah and I just welcomed our first child. He’s five weeks old. He’s here this weekend. We’ve got (James) Rispoli wrapping up the Super Hooligan championship on a Harley-Davidson for KWR Racing and now, once again, we are King of the Baggers champions. It’s been an incredible year and thanks to Harley-Davidson we will bring this number one back to Milwaukee. It’s a dream to be able to do something this important to so many people. You grow up as a racer and you want a factory ride but really you want what you’re doing to mean something. This means a hell of a lot.”

With two races left on the 2025 Mission King of the Baggers schedule, Wyman has scored seven race wins, and three additional podium finishes in 12 races while building a lead in the series standings that now stands at 70 points. Wyman also leads all entrants in the King of the Baggers series with 25 career race wins. Wyman won the King of the Baggers championship in 2021, finished in third place in 2022 and 2023, and was second in the series in 2024.

Saturday King of the Baggers results were dominated by Gillim, who rode a race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycle to set a new track record for the class in qualifying with a lap of 2:12.975 around the 3.4-mile, 20-turn Circuit of the Americas course. Gillim next won the three-lap King of the Baggers Mission Challenge race by 3.025 seconds. In the 7-lap King of the Baggers main event, Gillim led from the start and by the second lap had a 1.3-second lead over Factory Indian riders Loris Baz and Troy Herfoss, Wyman and Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Bradley Smith. Herfoss dropped off the leader’s pace after two laps and by mid-race Gillim’s lead stretched to more than two seconds. RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider Rocco Landers charged up from eighth on the starting grid to pass Smith and Wyman and battled with Baz for second place in the closing laps. Gillim crossed the finish line 3.317 second clear of Baz, with Landers in third 0.111 seconds behind Baz. Wyman finished fourth ahead of Smith and Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider James Rispoli.

“This crew from Vance and Hines has really been working hard all season,” said Gillim following his second victory of the season. “My start was good and I made it to the front through the first turn and just put my head down.”

The Sunday King of the Baggers main event started with a close call for Wyman and Gillim, as the two Harley-Davidson riders came together in the tight first turn. Both riders remained upright and Wyman held the lead as Gillim dropped back to fifth place. Wyman led the first three laps with Herfoss, Baz, and a charging Gillim on his rear wheel. Herfoss passed Wyman for the lead on lap four and opened a half-second gap. Gillim passed Wyman to claim second place on lap 6 but ran off the track later on that lap and rejoined the field in ninth place. On the final lap, Wyman ran onto the curbing trying to chase down Herfoss, went off the track and was not able to continue. Herfoss led Baz across the finish line by 1.447 seconds. Smith finished third, 7.014 seconds behind Baz.

“Today patience got me on the podium,” said Smith. “I’ll take the 16 points and the bonus. Kyle Wyman is King of the Baggers champion and tonight the team will go out and celebrate that number one and take it back to Milwaukee, so we are pumped.”

After 12 of 14 rounds in the 2025 MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series, Kyle Wyman leads in series points with 240, followed by Baz with 170, Herfoss with 158 points, Factory Indian rider Tyler O’Hara with 128 points, Gillim with 127 points, Rispoli with 110 points, and Smith with 103 points.

The Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team concludes the 2025 Mission King of the Baggers season September 26-28 at the MotoAmerica Superbikes at New Jersey weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, N.J.

The Mission King of the Baggers series features race-prepared American V-Twin touring motorcycles competing in 14 races over seven doubleheader weekends held in conjunction with the MotoAmerica Superbike series. Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team Road Glide® motorcycles are powered by modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight® 131 Performance Crate Engines. The team bikes also feature upgraded suspension components, including Screamin’ Eagle/Öhlins Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks, plus competition exhaust, race tires and lightweight bodywork.

The Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team is sponsored by Rockford Fosgate®, Mission® Foods, Brembo®, Öhlins®, Akrapovič, SYN3® lubricants, and Screamin’ Eagle® Performance Parts and Accessories.

MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Race Results – Circuit of the Americas Race 1

1. Hayden Gillim (H-D) RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson
2. Loris Baz (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle
3. Rocco Landers (H-D) RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson
4. Kyle Wyman (H-D) Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team
5. Bradley Smith (H-D) Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team
6. James Rispoli (H-D) Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team
7. Troy Herfoss (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle
8. Tyler O’Hara (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle
9. Jake Lewis (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development
10. Cory West (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development
11. Kyle Ohnsorg (Ind) TAB Performance Racing
12. Max Flinders (H-D) Lyndall Brakes/M3

MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Race Results – Circuit of the Americas Race 2

1. Troy Herfoss (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle
2. Loris Baz (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle
3. Bradley Smith (H-D) Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team
4. Cameron Petersen (Ind) SDI Racing
5. James Rispoli (H-D) Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team
6. Cory West (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development
7. Jake Lewis (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development
8. Hayden Gillim (H-D) RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson
9. Kyle Ohnsorg (Ind) TAB Performance Racing
10. Tyler O’Hara (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle
11. Max Flinders (H-D) Lyndall Brakes/M3

More from press release issued by PS Squared Racing: 

PS Squared Racing Wraps Up Final Stock 1000 Round at Circuit of The Americas with Impressive Results and Continued Bike Development.

Austin, TX – PS Squared Racing concluded their final Stock 1000 round of the season at Circuit of The Americas with a strong performance, underscoring both the ongoing development of the team’s Aprilia RSV4 race package and the dedication of riders, crew, and partners.

Team Performance: Consistent Growth and Strong Results

In a stacked 40-rider field, substitute rider Kaleb De Keyrel delivered a standout effort despite having no prior seat time on the bike before the weekend. He qualified 19th, battled forward to 14th in Race 1, and improved again with a 13th-place finish in Race 2.

The highlight came in Race 2, when Kaleb’s pace dropped by more than a second from his qualifying time thanks to continuous setup refinements. The improvement showcased the progress the team has been making since Mid-Ohio and validated the tireless work of the team.

“I couldn’t be prouder of the effort the whole team put in,” said Kaleb. “Coming into the weekend with zero seat time on the bike, it was definitely a challenge, but thanks to everyone’s hard work we were able to make real progress. It’s a credit to the development that’s been happening all season.”

Thanks to Cory, Taylor, and the Team’s Hard Work

The team also acknowledged Cory Ventura, whose resilience and feedback—despite being sidelined with injury—remained pivotal throughout the season. Taylor Knapp’s earlier development input also played a key role in the ongoing progress of the bike.

Behind the scenes, Team Manager Gene Burcham and Crew Chief Brandon Cole led the charge on setup changes, supported the crew of Will Luce, Heidi Luce and Chris Bays, whose combined contributions ensured PS Squared Racing could compete at a high level.

“I want to thank Gene, Brandon, Will, Heidi, and Chris for their tireless work,” added Kaleb.

“We’ve really come together as a team, and it shows in our results.”

Acknowledging Our Partners

PS Squared Racing extends sincere gratitude to its partners for their unwavering support. A special thank-you goes to Matt Spicer at Robem Engineering for advancing the RSV4’s electronics, unlocking performance gains that proved crucial at COTA. Thank you also to Kaleb’s personal sponsors for the event CJ Knows, Ridesmart and KD51.

2024 PS Squared partners include Imperial Sportbikes, Piaggio Group / Aprilia, Robem Engineering, Powersports Supply, MotoVation, SC-Project, Dunlop Tires, Blud Lubricants, Vesrah Brakes, Öhlins, Accossato Racing

Looking Ahead

With the 2025 class structure bringing new opportunities, PS Squared Racing is eager to keep building on this year’s foundation.

“We’ve made great strides this season” said Team Manager Gene Burcham. “The new class structure next year may present opportunities to unlock even more potential from the amazing Aprilia RSV4.”

About PS Squared Racing:

PS Squared Racing is a premier motorcycle racing team committed to excellence and performance. With a reputation for strong results and an unrelenting drive, PS Squared Racing continues to push in MotoAmerica competition.