From a press release issued by OrangeCat Racing:
OrangeCat Racing’s Kelly Takes Superbike Championship Points Lead after Top Podium Finish; Two Top Tens for Uribe. Sean Dylan Kelly had a weekend to remember at Road America, earning his second career MotoAmerica Superbike victory to take the top spot in the Superbike Championship rankings.
OrangeCat Racing’s Sean Dylan Kelly had the best weekend of his MotoAmerica Superbike career as he turned an ultra-close second-place finish in Saturday’s race one into a second career Superbike victory in Sunday’s race two at Road America. Kelly’s 2-1 tally puts him, and his BMW M 1000 RR, atop the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship after three of nine rounds.
Kelly’s teammate Jayson Uribe battled from start to finish across seventh through ninth positions in both races, eventually ending with a consistent weekend: he left with two eighth-place finishes in both races in Wisconsin.
Kelly was fast from the get-go on the ultra-fast four-mile Road America circuit, ending FP1 and the first timed practice session on Friday in second before slipping to fourth in the 15-minute qualifying session Saturday. Uribe would start both races from row three after qualifying ninth.
Saturday’s race one featured a six-rider battle at the front with Kelly in the lead when it was interrupted by a red flag after a crash from defending class champion Cameron Beaubier. The race restarted as a five-lap dash with Kelly in pole position.
Kelly battled to the bitter end on Saturday for those five laps, coming up just .099 of a second from victory. Still, the second-place finish was the Floridian’s fourth podium finish of the season. Uribe was a fighting eighth.
Kelly started race two on Sunday in third, but wasted little time in moving to second in the five-rider battle for the lead. On the fourth of the 12-lap race, Kelly took over at the front, and he would lead the remaining eight laps despite unrelenting pressure, taking victory by .381 of a second.
Uribe showed consistent improvement over the course of the weekend as his best lap on Sunday was nearly two seconds faster than his Friday best. Uribe finished in eighth again, well clear of ninth place. Overall, the Californian had a solid bounce-back after a string of bad luck at Barber.
With his victory in race two, Kelly took over the Superbike Championship points lead by a single point, 106-105, with the series returning to action at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington, June 26-28.
Jeff Connors – Team Principal: “We’re leaving Road America with a lot of positives. SDK put together two excellent rides, finishing second in race one after an incredible battle with Cam Petersen and taking the win in race two. Those results reflect the hard work of everyone on the team. Jayson Uribe finished eighth in both races; he continued to gather valuable points and data throughout the weekend. We’re focused on building on this success and staying in the fight as the season continues.”
Jayson Uribe – No. 36: “What a weekend! Going from a Friday full of mechanical trouble to a Saturday qualifying that was shortened by red flags, it’s been difficult to predict how the sessions were going to go. We got P8 in both races, which I think is a decent step in the right direction. We fought for the top six in both races, with race two being much more intense than race one. We made some positive changes to the bike and unlocked new potential that I think we’ve been missing. I couldn’t be here without the support of the entire OrangeCat Racing family – everyone put in the work when times were hard and gave me a package to fight with. I’m confident moving into the next race weekend that we’ll be up in the fight once more.”
Sean Dylan Kelly – No. 40: “What an incredible weekend. I felt competitive since the start and felt better every time out. Qualifying wasn’t the smoothest, but we were still in a good place to fight upfront in the races. Race one on Saturday was an amazing battle, and I really enjoyed being able to make that many passes on the superbike – we just fell short on the last lap fighting for the win.
Sunday’s race two was a smooth start. I got into the lead about halfway through the race and focused hard on not making mistakes. So pumped on our first win of the season! We’re also now leading the championship. So thankful to have the team I have behind me to make this all possible. Now it’s time to keep focused and keep this momentum going into The Ridge.”
For full results of the third round of the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, click Saturday (race one) and Sunday (race two).
The fourth round of the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship will be held at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington, June 26-28.
More from a press release issued by Suzuki:
Victory for Bodie Paige and M4 Ecstar Suzuki in Wisconsin.
Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer repeatedly fought their way into podium contention at this weekend’s MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship round, ultimately coming away with a victory and a pair of runner-up photo finishes at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
Race Highlights:
- M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
- Twins Cup
- Bodie Paige returned to action in furious form with two impressive races.
- Matthew Chapin nailed down a pair of hard-fought top fives.
- Supersport
- Tyler Scott established a new lap record and finished on the box at Road America.
- Superbike
- Brandon Paasch bounced back from double misfortune to race up through the field and into the top ten.
- Twins Cup
- Mission M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
- Superbike
- Richie Escalante rebounded from a Saturday crash with a solid Sunday seventh.
- Superbike
Australian prodigy Bodie Paige put his considerable talent on full display in his return to Twins Cup duty after missing the previous two races while recovering from injury.
The M4 ECSTAR Suzuki runner understood the task before him, controlling the pace with his late-braking heroics aboard the Suzuki GSX-8R. Paige translated that strategy into a first-career Twins Cup victory, which was taken in dramatic fashion. He earned it after storming into the lead on the brakes on the final lap and then holding on by a scant 0.047-second margin at the checkered flag.
He nearly pulled off a repeat on Sunday, making his move into first in the race’s final corner, but this time he was just edged out by 0.028 seconds at the stripe en route to second.
“My plan was to get a good start and mess up my rival’s rhythm because he had some serious pace,” Paige said. “I just wanted to make aggressive moves. I felt like I made some improvements in the race, and I made some gains in the infield. My team gave me a great bike, and helped me improve myself on the track. I can’t thank everyone who supports me enough.”
Paige’s Twins Cup teammate, Matthew Chapin, put together another strong weekend aboard his M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-8R after twice finding himself embroiled in four-way battles for fourth position. Chapin won that drafting war for position on Saturday and then came home a close fifth on Sunday.
Chapin said, “It wasn’t a bad weekend for us, but it was challenging. In the end, it was a solid couple of races for us. We were making changes to the bike all weekend trying to be more competitive, and I was working on my riding because we are usually at the very front of the class. We really worked hard, and I feel like I changed my approach when it was clear I couldn’t fight for the win. I wanted to make sure I got the most points possible. I was happy with how consistent my lap times were, and we are in good shape for the championship going forward.”
MotoAmerica Supersport ace Tyler Scott demonstrated his immense potential aboard the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750, establishing a new lap record around the four-mile circuit as he locked down the pole position.
From there, Scott engaged in a three-way melee for the win on Saturday. Unfortunately, he crashed out with less than two laps remaining while running three wide in an attempt to take the lead. Scott did manage to remount and collect points in 12th position.
He made his amends the following day, pulling off a drafting pass at the line to claim second position with just thousands of a second separating second from fifth.
Scott said, “The bike felt amazing all weekend – we set the track record in qualifying and felt really good on the side of the tire the entire race. I can’t give enough thanks to my whole M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team. The team has a lot of knowledge, and I think we figured out the formula for fielding a bike I can be comfortable on. It felt the best it has yet. I know I say that every week, but the bike just keeps getting better and better. I really couldn’t ask for much more. It’s always great to be on the podium at Road America.”
Meanwhile, Team Hammer’s Superbike duo of Richie Escalante and Brandon Paasch were faced with adversity and came out the other side in positive fashion.
Escalante, brandishing the red and yellow Mission M4 ECSTAR Suzuki colors on his GSX-R1000R, suffered a crash early in Saturday’s Main Event. The Mexican came back strong on Sunday and looked all but set for sixth before a wheelie up the hill cost him the position at the flag.
“We came to this weekend with a lot of expectations,” Escalante said. “We had good results here last year, even though this is one of the most difficult tracks for us. In practice and qualifying, we improved the bike, and I got the second row start. I knew getting a good start and doing well in the early laps was important, because this track is like Daytona. If you lose ground early, it is hard to catch back up. On Saturday, I was pushing and lost the front early. For Sunday, the conditions were a little tougher. I had a wheelie on the front straight on the last lap and lost a position at the finish line. The results may not show it, but we did some good this weekend at our toughest track. The next few race tracks are better for us and we hope to fight for podiums and wins.”
Paasch, meanwhile, suffered from misfortune on Saturday. The New Jersey native was slated to line back up for the red-flagged race in ninth but was struck down by a mechanical issue that prevented him from making the restart.
His Sunday race didn’t open much better, as the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki pilot ran off track on the opening lap and immediately dropped to the rear end of the field. Undaunted, Paasch picked his way up through the field, ultimately finishing in ninth position.
Paasch said, “I ran off the track and had to come back from last, just like at the last race. I think we made the best out of the situation but I was disappointed because I had high expectations. It was good I came back through the field and made the most of it, but it’s tough to make up time here when you are on your own. Passing two or three guys in a lap makes it hard to find a good rhythm, too. We’ll keep building on what we’ve got.”
The 2026 MotoAmerica season will now head out West to Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington, on June 26-28.
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More, from a press release issued by Team Hammer, racing as M4 ECSTAR Suzuki:
Solid weekend for Sonya Lloyd and M4 ECSTAR Suzuki at Road America.
M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sonya Lloyd gained valuable experience as the MotoAmerica Twins Cup series continued at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin’s Road America, a four-mile long circuit that offers plenty of learning opportunities.
Feeling increasingly comfortable on her GSX-8R racebike, Lloyd was confident she could race her way forward after qualifying in 16th for the weekend’s races. Those ambitions were hindered when she ran off course in Saturday’s contest and then lost the all-important draft in Sunday’s rematch.
As a result, she came away with results right in line with her qualifying position: 17th on Saturday and 16th on Sunday.
She did, however, continue to pick up speed throughout the weekend; Lloyd logged her quickest laps in Sunday’s race, boosting her confidence as she looks ahead to the remainder of the season.
Lloyd said, “It was a very good weekend. It had some ups and downs, but it was the most fun I have had on the bike so far.
“We figured out a lot about the bike after Barber, including some things with the computer. It was the best I felt on the bike yet and I got good starts in both races. What stopped us from getting better results this weekend was I got in some bad spots on the track. Saturday, I had to run off and work my way back up. And Sunday, I lost the pack in front of me and they got away a little bit.
“I found myself with some clear track and was able to take almost a second off our qualifying time. The bike felt great, and, in that aspect, it was our best day yet. The goal from here is to be more aggressive early so I can stick with the group in front of me. Then I can learn and continue to improve in those battles.”
Lloyd will look to do exactly that at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton Washington, when the 2026 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship season resumes on June 26-28.
ABOUT TEAM HAMMER
The 2026 season marks Team Hammer’s 46th consecutive year of operating as a professional road racing team. Racebikes built and fielded by Team Hammer have won 137 AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National races, have finished on AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National podiums 399 times and have won 11 AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National Championships, as well as two FIM South American Championships (in Superbike and Supersport). The team has also won 137 endurance races overall (including seven 24-hour races) and 13 Overall WERA NationalEndurance Championships with Suzuki motorcycles, and holds the U.S. record for mileage covered in a 24-hour race. The team also competed in the televised 1990s Formula USA National Championship, famously running “Methanol Monster” GSX-R1100 Superbikes fueled by methanol, and won four F-USA Championships.
More, from a press release issued by Ducati Motor Holding:
Darryn Binder cruises to a double win at Road America and takes control of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship.
Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse’s Darryn Binder put on a dazzling display at Road America for the fourth round of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship, taking two commanding wins to streak clear at the top of the points standings.
Binder had to contend with the persistent presence of former champion Josh Herrin in race one, the two going at it for almost the full race distance until Herrin outbraked himself at turn one on the final lap, leaving Binder to cruise home to a 2.5 second victory over Herrin, with Kayla Yaakov taking another podium to make it a Ducati clean sweep of the top three placings.
Race two was a hectic encounter for the first half as Binder had not just Herrin but also veteran Josh Hayes to contend with. Swapping the lead constantly, Herrin and Binder gradually pulled an advantage, and it looked like it would come down to the wire until Herrin lost the front of the Ducati with five laps to go, leaving Binder all alone out front.
The South African’s winning margin ballooned to 8.2 seconds over Tyler Scott with Yaakov taking another podium in third.
The result sees Binder move 34 points clear at the top of the MotoAmerica Supersport points standings.
In the Quad Lock MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, it was a tough weekend for the Warhorse HSBK Ducati FLo4Law team, with Cameron Beaubier crashing out at half distance and unable to continue racing for the rest of the weekend after pulling his right shoulder out of the socket.
Beaubier’s teammate, Benjamin Smith, suffered a high-speed crash in qualifying and was declared unfit to participate in the rest of the weekend’s action.
Darryn Binder (Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse – #70): “Honestly, this weekend has been great,” Binder said after race two. “The last couple of weekends I have been able to fight at the front and get some good results, but this weekend I really feel like we made a step in the right direction with the bike. I got it set up where I feel really comfortable on it and I could ride at a decent pace and be consistent with it. So, I’m really happy with how it all went. I got my first double win in America and gained some good points in the championship. I’ve been out here for the last three or four weeks and got out to The Ridge and Laguna Seca on the V4 Panigale, so for the next two rounds I know here I’m going, so that’s always helpful, and the way the bike is working right now I’m really looking forward to it.”
Round five of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship sees the series head to the Pacific Northwest at The Ridge on June 26-28, 2026.
More, from a press release issued by Robem Engineering Aprilia:
Vossberg victorious at home: Robem Engineering Aprilia rider extends Championship lead at Road America.
The Aprilia RS 660 continued its reign as the dominant platform in the MotoAmerica Twins Cup class during the fourth round of the season at Road America (May 29–31, 2026). Maintaining its status as the benchmark for the category, 15 of the 29 riders that set the grid for the weekend races chose the Aprilia RS 660 as their machine of choice, representing over 50% of the grid at the iconic 4.05-mile Wisconsin circuit.
Aprilia riders were prominently on display on the front of the grid, with Robem Engineering’s Hank Vossberg (P1) and Righteous Racin’s Jody Barry (P2) securing a 1-2 in combined qualifying. The depth of the Aprilia field was further evidenced as four RS 660 motorcycles claimed spots in the top 10, with Speed Demon Racing’s Logan Cunnison slating P8 and Ghetto Customs’ Chris Parrish P9.
The weekend showcased the incredible depth of Aprilia talent, with the RS 660 consistently at the front of the pack. During Race 1 on Saturday, the podium featured a double-Aprilia presence as Righteous Racin’s Jody Barry (P2) and Robem Engineering’s Hank Vossberg (P3) crossed the finish line within 0.149 seconds of the lead. Speed Demon Racing’s Logan Cunnison rounded out the top 10 for the brand, while Aprilia machines filled three of the top 10 positions in the opening contest.
On Sunday, the narrative shifted to a masterclass in strategy by the 15-year-old championship leader, and Wisconsin native, Hank Vossberg. In a nail-biting Race 2 finish, Vossberg secured the victory with a razor-thin 0.028-second margin of victory. The win highlighted Aprilia’s competitive edge, as three RS 660 riders finished in the top 10: Vossberg (P1), Barry (P4), and Cunnison (P10).
Leaving his home track at Road America, Vossberg has significantly strengthened his grip on the title chase, now holding a 62-point lead over second place. With the season now past the halfway mark, the championship moves to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the fifth round of the seven-round series July 31 – August 2, 2026.
Hank Vossberg / Robem Engineering Aprilia: “It’s crazy to think we’re already over halfway through the season. Today [Race 2], I could see we had a good gap, and I just tried to wait for a last-lap move because I knew I didn’t need to push in the corners and make an unnecessary mistake. I just kept my head on and was able to get the win today. I’d really like to wrap up the championship early—that would be ideal—but we’re still just focused on top fives and finishing in front of Matthew [Chapin].”
Jody Barry / Righteous Racin’ Aprilia: “This weekend was really emotional and special because we were out here remembering Ray (Hoffman) by bringing his bike out and just having fun. We put everything we had towards the effort this weekend and got a heck of a lot of help which we’re really grateful for. The results were just a bonus; it was just that much better to do that for Ray.”
More, from a press release issued by Indian Motorcycle Factory Racing:
Indian Motorcycle Factory Racing & Hayden Gillim dominate in Harley-Davidson’s backyard, sweeping at Road America to remain undefeated through six races. Vance & Hines-Built Indian Challenger Race Bike Reigns Superior Despite Rule Change to Benefit Harley Davidson Road Glide.
Competing on Harley-Davidson’s home turf, Indian Motorcycle left no doubt which manufacturer is setting the pace in the King of the Baggers championship battle in 2026. Championship points leader Hayden Gillim delivered another dominating performance at Road America, sweeping both races to capture his fourth and fifth victories of the season to further extend his points lead atop the Championship standings.
The impressive showing was yet another testament to the race-winning performance of the Vance & Hines-built Indian Challenger powered by the PowerPlus 112 engine. Through six races, the J&P Cycles / Motul / Vance & Hines Factory Indian Motorcycle Racing team remains undefeated, as the 2026 King of the Baggers season continues to highlight the team’s championship-proven engineering and the relentless performance of the Indian Challenger.
“Winning at the home track of our rival is one thing, but sweeping the weekend with two victories and extending our undefeated streak in such a dominating manner is extra special,” said Mike Kennedy, CEO of Indian Motorcycle. “Six victories in a row, across three very different race tracks is a testament to, not only the strength of our Vance & Hines team and the talent of our riders, but also the superior package we possess with the Indian Challenger and Powerplus 112. This is the result of elite racing talent paired with a world-class machine.”
After seeing the Vance & Hines-build Indian Challenger dominating the season’s first four races, MotoAmerica rules officials decided an adjustment was in order, granting Harley-Davidson an additional 200 RPMs for the remainder of the season in an effort to narrow the performance gap and potentially end Indian’s undefeated run. Despite the rules change, the Indian Motorcycle Factory Race Team finished on top of the podium yet again, sweeping both races and shattering the Road America lap record for baggers.
Gillim’s exceptional performance began in the qualifying round on Friday, capturing P1 and breaking the track’s fastest lap record for baggers by 1.3 seconds, a record previously held by Harley-Davidson Factory Rider Kyle Wyman. In fact, Gillim recorded three laps during the session that were faster than Wyman’s record time. This set the stage for Gillim’s decisive victories in both races.
Starting from the top pole position in Race 1, Gillim appeared poised to control the race from the outset. However, Wyman quickly challenged for the lead and held the top position through the opening two laps. Gillim remained within striking distance, steadily closing the gap before making a decisive move to reclaim first place. Once out front, Gillim set a relentless pace and maintained control for the remainder of the race, crossing the finish line to secure Indian’s fifth win of the season.
In Race 2, Gillim once again found himself trailing Wyman in the early stages of the race. However, the second place seat was short-lived, as he quickly established control. From there, he maintained a consistent pace and built a lead of more than two seconds over the two trailing Harley riders, never relinquishing the top position on his way to securing a perfect weekend at Road America.
The two weekend victories marked a major milestone for Gillim, who surpassed 50 career race wins.
“Breaking the lap record was a great accomplishment, but for me, it’s all about winning races, and being able to leave Road America with two wins was pretty special,” said Gillim. “This team continues to perform at an incredibly high level, and that’s a credit to everyone at Indian Motorcycle and Vance & Hines. Reaching 50 career victories is something I’m extremely proud of, but doing it while extending our undefeated streak at Harley Davidson’s home track makes it all the more memorable.”
The weekend allowed Indian Motorcycle Factory Racing to widen the gap in the King of the Baggers championship. Gillim’s series-leading 132 points and Herfoss’ 107 points place Indian Motorcycle firmly in control of the top two championship positions, while Harley-Davidson riders Bradley Smith and Kyle Wyman trail in third and fourth with 91 and 77 points, respectively.
The King of the Baggers season continues July 10-12 at the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Sponsors for the 2026 Indian Motorcycle-Vance & Hines Factory Race team includes J&P Cycles, Motul, Progressive Insurance, Drag Specialties and Performance Finance.
For information about Indian Motorcycle, visit IndianMotorcycle.com, or follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.
More, from a press release issued by Karns / TST Industries:
Karns / TST Industries Battles Through Adversity at Road America.
Road America proved to be a weekend of perseverance, determination, and teamwork for Karns / TST Industries as the MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship continued at one of the most demanding circuits in North America.
For the “Little Team That Could,” the weekend delivered both challenges and successes, highlighted by another podium finish for Isaac Woodworth and valuable championship points earned by all three riders.
- Isaac Woodworth Continues Podium Form
Isaac Woodworth once again demonstrated the speed and resilience that have made him a consistent front-runner in the Twins Cup class.
The weekend began with adversity when an engine failure during qualifying forced the team into an overnight engine change. The Karns / TST Industries crew responded with tremendous effort, working late into the evening to ensure Woodworth had the equipment necessary to compete at the front.
After overcoming a difficult start in Race 1, Woodworth steadily improved throughout the weekend. Race 2 marked a major step forward as he charged into third place on the opening lap and remained in podium contention throughout the race, ultimately securing another podium finish for the team.
“Road America was a solid weekend overall,” said Woodworth. “We faced some adversity early with an engine failure in qualifying, but the team worked hard to get everything turned around. After a difficult start in Race 1, I was able to build confidence and improve throughout the weekend. Race 2 was a big step forward, getting up to third on the opening lap and bringing home another podium finish. I’m happy with the progress we’re making and excited to keep building momentum heading into the next round.”
- Kevin Olmedo Overcomes Early Crashes to Score Valuable Points
For Kevin Olmedo, Road America was a weekend defined by resilience.
A crash during the opening laps of Free Practice 1 limited his track time and forced him to spend much of qualifying rebuilding confidence and reacclimating himself to the fast Wisconsin circuit. Additional misfortune struck during Qualifying 2 when an incident with another rider pushed him onto the grass, resulting in a second crash.
Despite the setbacks, Olmedo regrouped and delivered two strong race performances, bringing home sixth-place finishes in both races while continuing to improve his pace throughout the weekend.
“It was a tough weekend at Road America,” said Olmedo. “After the crashes, I was a bit distracted and didn’t have many laps on the track. In Race 1, I focused on getting a good start and staying with the group, and little by little my confidence returned. For Race 2, we made some changes that helped in certain sections of the track, and we were able to improve our lap times again. I’m very grateful to our Karns Performance team for all the work they do. These weren’t the results they deserve, but we managed to finish both races and score important championship points. Now we’ll use the break to reset and come back strong at Mid-Ohio.”
- Solly Mervis Continues Development
Solly Mervis continued his rapid development aboard the Suzuki GSX-8R, fighting through a challenging weekend and showing the determination that has characterized his rookie Twins Cup campaign.
After a difficult qualifying session, Mervis delivered strong race performances, engaging in multiple battles throughout both races and continuing to improve his pace. His perseverance and willingness to learn throughout the weekend resulted in positive momentum heading into the summer break.
Team Perspective Karns / TST Industries Team Principal Jason Karns praised the effort of the entire team in overcoming a weekend filled with challenges.
“Sometimes you have weekends like Barber where everything goes reasonably smoothly, and then you have weekends like this where you ride the struggle bus,” said Karns. “Suzuki builds a reliable engine, and we had our first failure in a couple of years. Thankfully it happened in practice. The crew worked into the late hours to get Isaac the power he needed, and he rewarded them with another podium finish. Kevin had a couple incidents that created extra work for everyone, but we were happy to see him complete two solid races. Solly fought hard through some adversity, and with support from the team he battled all weekend and ended on a positive note. That’s what I’m most proud of—everyone kept fighting.”
With another podium finish added to the season tally and valuable championship points earned across the board, Karns Performance now turns its attention toward Mid-Ohio, where the team will look to build on the lessons learned at Road America and continue its upward trajectory in the MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship.
Thank you to all that help us get to where we are.
2026 Team Partners: Karns Performance, TST Industries, Meck’s Auto Body, IceBarn Racing, Bobblehead Moto, Andreani USA / Nitron Suspension, NG Brakes, Spiegler Brake Lines, Blumanstock Machine, M4 Exhaust, Blud Lubricants, Vesrah brake pads, Woodcraft Technologies, Natter Block 3D and Chef Eatz
More from a press release issued by Altus Motorsports:
A Weekend of Highs and Lows for Altus Motorsports. Gerardo Grabs Another P4; Collins Battles to the Line; Nassaney Seizes Season Best Qualifying ; Martinez Continues to Grow.
Road America hosted the fourth round of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship and the Altus Motorsports team fought valiantly through a weekend of highs and lows.
- Supersport – Strong performances on Saturday followed by a challenging Sunday.
Maximiliano Gerardo showed off his skill and speed on his Yamaha YZF-R9 early in the weekend. He finished the first qualifying session as the fastest Yamaha and started both races at the front of the third row in P7. Gerardo made an excellent start in Race 1 where he quickly gained two positions and chased the leading pack from P5 for most of the race. Gerardo finished Race 1 as the top Yamaha with a season best P4. Gerardo had another fast start on Sunday in Race 2 and was briefly in P4, but his race ended early with an unfortunate crash between turns nine and ten on the opening lap.
Maximiliano Gerardo: “It was a shame not to have been able to finish Race 2 because we had the possibility of fighting for a podium. The team did an excellent job all weekend to give me a good bike.”
Torrin Collins put together another strong and consistent performance throughout the weekend. He was building up for a solid race after qualifying P9, only half a second off of P5. Collins spent both races in a tight fight with multiple riders for P7 over the course of nearly every lap. A brave move in the last turn allowed Collins to lead the pack toward the finish, but unfortunately the chasing riders were able to draft past at the last moment. He finished in 8th on Saturday and 9th on Sunday.
Torrin Collins: “Luckily I stayed upright this weekend, but first and foremost I’m glad that Jaret, Maxi, and Austin are all relatively okay after their crashes. I don’t want to be overly negative, but I know I’m not showing my full potential on this bike right now. Despite struggling on the straights, my confidence continues to grow every time I ride it, and that’s the biggest positive to take away from the weekend. There was a lot of learning and valuable data gathered. I didn’t quite have the speed to latch onto the front group in either race, which left me battling for 7th both times. I led my battle group out of the final corner in both races but got drafted right at the line on each occasion. That’s definitely a frustrating one to swallow.
The team has been working incredibly hard and we’re moving in the right direction. We just need to find that last little bit to close the gap to the front group and start fighting where we know we belong. Next up is The Ridge, a track where I’ve had some strong results in the past. I’m looking forward to getting back there, building on what we’ve learned this weekend, and hopefully taking another step forward.”
Jaret Nassaney started the weekend strong with his best qualifying result of the season of P12. Nassaney spent the majority of Race 1 in a back-and-forth battle with another rider and finished the race in P15. Race 2 looked better for Nassaney as he made strong progress, reeling in the racers battling for P10. Unfortunately, Nassaney tucked the front of his Yamaha YZF-R9 while entering turn 14, resulting in a DNF.
Jaret Nassaney: “A bit of a weekend that could have been great but didn’t play my cards the best. I had my best qualifying of 12 so was right where I needed to battle for a top 10, but in Race 1, I got a bit bullied on the brakes which we were struggling with and just lost touch with that front group.”
It was another weekend of learning for the MotoAmerica Supersport rookie, Austin Martinez. Martinez qualified in P20 and was moving up the field in Race 1, at one point getting as high as P17. Martinez ultimately finished Race 1 in P19. Martinez also suffered an unfortunate crash during Sunday’s race, but he was able to remount his Suzuki GSX-R 750 and finish P18.
“We came into this weekend feeling great about our new chassis setups on the Yamaha R9. It showed in qualifying and in Race 1. Unfortunately in race 2 we had 3 riders crash. We are blessed no one was seriously injured. Max did have a wrist injury. We will know more this week if he can race at The Ridge. Torin led the Altus Team with consistency and finishes in the Top 10. The Ridge is fast approaching and we will come in ready to battle again. Thank you to all the Team this weekend for all your hard work” said Team Co Owner George Nassaney.
While Race 2 at Road America didn’t end how the team hoped, the weekend was far from being a failure. The Altus Motorsports team put together an excellent chassis setup, which enabled their riders to fight for top positions and finish a couple sessions as the fastest Yamaha for the second weekend in a row. The team is grateful that all riders were able to walk away from their crashes without any major injuries. Altus Motorsports is putting Sunday’s results behind them and focusing on coming back strong for the next round in Washington at The Ridge.
More from a press release issued by Real Steel Honda Racing:
A weekend filled with “Doubles” in Superbike Cup for Real Steel Honda Racing at the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America event.
Andrew Lee scored double victories in the Superbike Cup class at the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America event and now leads that championship by 63 points with 145 points. The second double for the team was a double podium in Race 2 for Superbike Cup with Andrew’s first place and guest rider for the weekend Larry Pegram finishing third.
Hayden Gillim had a great weekend with the continued development of the Real Steel Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Superbike with a 7th place finish in race 1 and a hard-fought 6th place in race 2. Hayden remains tied for 10th, due to two DNFs in the first two rounds, as he continues fighting towards the podium at the Ridge and Laguna.
Next up for the team is the MotoAmerica Superbikes at the Ridge event June 26-28 at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton WA.
Real Steel Honda Racing is proudly supported by American Honda, HRC, Progressive Insurance, Pro Honda Oils. Southern Honda Powersports, Idemitsu, Last Ark: Tactics Analogue, Vesrah, K-Tech suspension, Orient Express, Dunlop, Akrapovic Exhaust Systems, Sprint Filter, Armor Bodywork, Vortex and REB Graphics.
Hayden Gillim – Rider #69 / Team Principal: “What a weekend. To be honest I didn’t have a lot of high hopes for anything special going to Road America. Being a bigger rider, I tend to struggle a bit more than others there and so I just anticipated a long weekend.
We rolled the bike out of the truck and made some small changes that really got us moving. I felt really good on the brakes and on the side of the tire that helped me keep with the front guys. I was able to get a tow behind JD in qualifying that gave a boost to get up to 5th place in qualifying. That was amazing and well above my expectations.
The races were really good, but we definitely are down a touch on power and missing the electronics side of things. I was able to walk away with a couple strong races fighting for a P7 & P6.
Thanks to Honda, Southern Powersports, and everyone else making this all possible. I feel like the Ridge is going to be a special weekend!”
Andrew Lee – Rider #14: “Road America was a cool weekend! Doing the double in the cup class makes me really happy but there’s still this feeling like there’s a lot left. We haven’t gotten the settings quite right and I think we’re leaving some time on the table. We’ve made some changes for better and a few for worse, which I’m almost happier with the changes that didn’t help as it’s giving us a clearer message on where we need to focus. We’ve got some new ideas for The Ridge. So, I’m hoping we can start to bridge the gap to the SBK guys soon. Big thank you to the whole team and all the hard work they are putting in.”
