Tyler Scott continues his Superbike substitute role while Rossi Moor returns to Team Hammer for the MotoAmerica season finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
Brea, CA – Team Hammer, Inc. confirmed today that Supersport stalwart Tyler Scott will once again substitute for the mending Richie Escalante in Superbike while Hungarian-American prodigy Rossi Moor will take the reins in Supersport at the upcoming MotoAmerica season finale, which will take place this weekend, September 25-27, at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey.
Scott made an impressive premier-class debut last time out at the Circuit of the Americas, steadily building up his confidence and pace aboard the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R. Ultimately, the 20-year-old came away from his first weekend on the fire-breathing machine with a pair of top-10s.
The Pennsylvanian’s rapid acclimation came as little surprise to anyone who has followed his young career, which has already seen him claim six wins and 33 podiums in Supersport competition, the 2021 Junior Cup Championship, and multiple AMA Youth Dirt Track Racer of the Year honors.
Scott said, “I am super excited for the triple-header weekend at my home round. I know we will be in better shape than at COTA, having ridden the bike before now and we can spend the early sessions improving the package instead of figuring the most basic things out. It helps as a team being faster early and that starts with the first few laps. The team knows what settings have worked for other riders at New Jersey before, and the weather looks good. I am super excited.”
Meanwhile, Moor, who was born in Tualatin, Oregon, and resides in Spain, returns to M4 ECSTAR Suzuki bolstered by the international racing success he’s collected in the meantime. This season alone, the 19-year-old has racked up multiple top-10 finishes while competing in Moto2 in the FIM MotoJunior World Championship.
Prior to that, Moor ranked fifth in the 2024 MotoAmerica Twins Cup on the strength of four podiums over the season’s final five races while riding for Team Hammer. He was also the 2023 MotoAmerica Junior Cup runner-up with two wins and five podiums, and previously claimed the 2020 Ohvale MiniGP European Championship and the 2020 MotoAmerica MiniCup 190 Championship, followed by the 2022 FIM Northern Talent Cup Championship (now known as Moto4).
Moor said, “It’s an exciting opportunity for me and I would like to thank Chris and John Ulrich for always keeping me in mind even though I have been racing in Europe. The Supersport bike will be different than the prototype bikes I have been racing in Europe, but I train on a Superbike and now I have more experience on big tracks I didn’t have when I raced in America. Some racers I have been competing against have gone to Supersport and done well in the class, so it is a promising opportunity and I am looking forward to the challenge.”
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 138 AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National races, have finished on AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National podiums 409 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 National Endurance 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.
ABOUT SUZUKI:
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC. (SMO) distributes Motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters, Automotive Parts, Accessories, and ECSTAR Oils & Chemicals via an extensive dealer network throughout 49 states. Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide manufacturer of Motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters, Automobiles, Outboard Motors, and related products. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has business relations with 201 countries/regions. For more information, visit www.suzuki.com.
More, from a press release issued by AK Race Fab:
AK Race Fab Closes Out 2026 MotoAmerica Season at NJMP With Talent Cup Development Effort and Twins Cup Debut for NEMRR Champion Adam Guyer.
NOTTINGHAM, N.H. – AK Race Fab will close out its 2026 MotoAmerica season this weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park with a diverse rider lineup representing multiple stages of motorcycle road racing development, from international competition and Talent Cup progression to a national-level debut for one of New England’s most accomplished club racers.
Throughout the 2026 season, AK Race Fab fielded a two-rider MotoAmerica Talent Cup effort featuring returning rider Nathan Bettencourt and South Carolina newcomer Rikard Herb.
Bettencourt competed in four MotoAmerica Talent Cup rounds with the team while balancing an ambitious schedule that included Yamaha R3 Cup competition on the world stage and continued participation in NEMRR events at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. His absence from the NJMP season finale comes as he competes this weekend in Cremona, Italy, continuing his progression through Yamaha’s global rider development pathway.
“Nathan has continued to raise the bar for himself this year,” said AK Race Fab owner and crew chief Adam Kells. “Managing a schedule that includes MotoAmerica, NEMRR, and the Yamaha R3 Cup program is no small task. We’re proud of the progress he’s made and excited to see him representing himself, his family, and our program on the international stage.”
While Bettencourt competes overseas, AK Race Fab will continue supporting Talent Cup rider Rikard Herb during the season finale. Hailing from Taylors, South Carolina, Herb entered the year with less than two years of track experience and a clear focus on developing as a MotoAmerica Talent Cup rider.
In addition to competing in Talent Cup, Herb has raced extensively throughout the Southeast with both WERA and ASRA, building experience on a variety of machines while continuing to improve his racecraft. Prior to several MotoAmerica rounds, Herb and AK Race Fab worked together during select club racing weekends, using those events as valuable testing and development opportunities.
Throughout the season, Herb and the AK Race Fab crew have steadily improved pace, consistency, and confidence at the national level.
“Rikard’s growth this year has been impressive,” said Kells. “When you consider that he’s been on track for less than two years, he’s accomplished a tremendous amount. Running WERA and ASRA events while developing in Talent Cup has given him valuable seat time, and we’ve been fortunate to work together at several club weekends that helped prepare us for MotoAmerica competition. Like any development season, we’ve faced challenges along the way, but he’s continued to put in the work every weekend. NJMP is another opportunity to take a step forward and finish the season on a positive note.”
The weekend will also mark a significant milestone for reigning NEMRR Overall Champion Adam Guyer, who will make his MotoAmerica Twins Cup debut aboard an Aprilia RS660 under the AK Race Fab awning.
Guyer is a familiar name throughout New England road racing. The son of multi-time champion Brett Guyer, he was raised in the paddock at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and developed through the NEMRR ranks before emerging as one of the region’s premier racers.
His path to MotoAmerica also carries a unique full-circle story. As a high school student, Guyer began working at Seacoast Sport Cycle, often arriving directly from school to learn the motorcycle business alongside Kells. Today, he serves as a District Manager for KTM North America while continuing to build an impressive racing résumé.
After capturing the 2025 NEMRR Overall Championship, Guyer earned the coveted Number One plate for the 2026 season and remains in contention for another title while campaigning his Aprilia RS660 in lightweight competition and a Seacoast Sport Cycle-built Ducati Streetfighter V2 in heavyweight classes.
“I’m pumped to be under the AKRF tent this weekend at NJMP,” said Guyer. “We’ve had some great success at the club level the last few years, and I’m looking forward to seeing where we stack up in the Twins Cup. A huge thank you to Adam Kells and the whole team for this opportunity, and to Seacoast Sport Cycle for the years of support.”
“Adam’s story is exactly what grassroots racing is all about,” said Kells. “I’ve watched him grow from a kid getting off the school bus and coming into the dealership to learn the business into a champion racer and motorcycle industry professional. He’s earned everything that’s come his way. Having the opportunity to help him make his MotoAmerica Twins Cup debut is something we’re all excited about.”
As the MotoAmerica season concludes at New Jersey Motorsports Park, AK Race Fab’s rider lineup reflects the many paths available within motorcycle road racing. Bettencourt continues his progression onto the international stage, Herb concludes a season dedicated to growth and development in the Talent Cup, and Guyer takes the next step from NEMRR champion to MotoAmerica Twins Cup competitor.
For AK Race Fab, the weekend serves as a reflection of the program’s core mission: supporting racers at every stage of their journey and creating opportunities for talented riders to advance their careers through hard work, preparation, and persistence.
More, from a press release issued by Cole Varnes:
Cole Varnes Set for Home-Track Return at MotoAmerica New Jersey Round.
Birdsboro, Pennsylvania — Following an impressive MotoAmerica debut at Virginia International Raceway (VIR), 15-year-old Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, rider Cole Varnes is set to return to the MotoAmerica grid for the New Jersey Motorsports Park round, September 25–27, competing in the Twins Cup class aboard his Suzuki GSX-8R.
Varnes made his MotoAmerica debut at VIR, qualifying 11th overall and finishing P8 in Race 1. In Race 2, the young Pennsylvania rider showed even more pace, running as high as fourth place before a low-side crash brought his weekend to an early end.
Now, Varnes heads to New Jersey Motorsports Park — his home track — with his sights set on building on his VIR performance and closing out the MotoAmerica season on a high note.
“My whole year comes down to this weekend,” said Varnes. “We’ve worked really hard to get where we are, and with all the laps I’ve put in over the last few weeks, I feel ready to end the MotoAmerica season on a high note. My team — AKA Dad — has been working nonstop to get the bike prepared. We want to show up, put everything we’ve learned to work, and improve on our finish from VIR.”
For Varnes, the weekend is about more than just racing. Competing at his home track means having the support of the people who have been behind him throughout his racing journey.
“I’m really excited to see all my family, friends, and fans come out to support me,” Varnes added. “It means a lot to have everyone there, and I’m looking forward to putting on a good show for them and hopefully giving them something to cheer about.”
The home-track advantage gives Varnes an opportunity to put his familiarity with New Jersey Motorsports Park and his recent track experience to work as he takes on the final round of his MotoAmerica season.
About Varnes Racing
The Varnes Racing Team has been racing since 1956, with a family tradition spanning three generations. Cole Varnes is the third generation of his family to carry that tradition forward.
Today, Cole Varnes is carrying that legacy into a new chapter with his debut season in MotoAmerica Twins Cup aboard a Suzuki GSX-8R.
