Cory Ventura Injured in Testing Crash; PS Squared Racing to Return at Mid-Ohio with Taylor Knapp on Aprilia RSV4.

July 29, 2025 – Alton Va — PS Squared Racing announces that rider Cory Ventura will be sidelined following a crash during a private test session, resulting in the team missing the upcoming MotoAmerica Stock 1000 round at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR).

“This is a tough setback,” said Ventura. “We’ve had a rough start to the season, but things were finally beginning to click and we were making real technical progress with the RSV4. It’s disappointing to step away now, but getting healthy has to come first. I’ll be supporting the team and look forward to coming back strong.”

PS Squared Racing will return to the grid at Mid-Ohio with veteran racer Taylor Knapp, a seasoned national competitor and test rider. Knapp has extensive experience across multiple superbike platforms and has worked closely with the Aprilia RSV4 in a testing and technical role, making him well-suited to contribute to the team’s ongoing development efforts.

“I’m excited to jump in with PS Squared Racing,” said Knapp. “I’ve spent time with the RSV4 in testing and I know what the platform is capable of. It’s a potent machine, and I’m looking forward to working with the crew to get the most out of it at Mid-Ohio.”

To further support the team’s momentum, Gene Burcham has joined as Team Manager, bringing strong operational leadership and technical depth. This addition allows Brandon Cole to focus exclusively on Crew Chief responsibilities, leading the on-track setup and performance strategy.

PS Squared Racing sincerely thanks its sponsors and partners for their continued support: Infinity Fall Protection, Imperial Sportbikes, PowerSport Supply and Piaggio Group / Aprilia.

We also thank our valued technical collaborators:

Robem Engineering, Motovation, SC Project, Vesrah, Dunlop, and Blud Lubricants.

Stay tuned for updates as PS Squared Racing resumes its 2025 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 campaign at Mid-Ohio.