Robem Engineering riders Di Mario, Vossberg net pair of wins, podium finishes in MotoAmerica Twins Cup races at Laguna Seca. 

MONTEREY, Calif. — Putting in impressive performances has become the norm for Robem Engineering rider Alessandro Di Mario. The reigning MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion made it two rounds in a row that he’s claimed pole position and won both Twins Cup races – this time at the iconic Laguna Seca circuit. The Kentuckian has now won five consecutive Twins Cup contests and is mathematically eligible to clinch the 2025 title at the next round. 

And Di Mario’s teammate, Hank Vossberg, continued his stellar start to racing in MotoAmerica Twins Cup by finishing third in Saturday’s race and second on Sunday to achieve three podium finishes in his first four Twins Cup outings. 

The Robem Engineering duo’s frontrunning pace was evident from the start of the July 11-13 round, as Di Mario and Vossberg were the first- and fourth-fastest riders in Friday morning practice. Di Mario continued to pace the field when he finished the Friday afternoon Qualifying 1 session on provisional pole. Vossberg finished the session right behind his teammate in second place. When qualifying concluded on Saturday morning, Di Mario had secured his fourth pole position of the season, and Vossberg had qualified in third for the weekend’s two Twins Cup races. 

The Saturday afternoon Race 1 saw Di Mario jump out to an early lead and never look back, winning by a margin of 9.164 seconds. Vossberg was locked in a hard-fought battle for second place for the entirety of the 13-lap race and finished third to record his second podium finish in his first three Twins Cup races. 

Sunday afternoon’s Race 2 was the scene of another Di Mario victory, this time by about seven seconds. Vossberg had an even better race on Sunday to come out on top of another race-long battle to net the second runner-up finish of his Twins Cup career – giving Robem Engineering a 1-2 finish.  

With two more victories to his credit, Di Mario now holds a 67-point lead in the class standings with four races remaining. Vossberg is now fifth in the points standings – despite having only taken part in four of the eight Twins Cup races this season. 

The Robem Engineering team will be back in action at the next Twins Cup round, which takes place Aug. 1-3 at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va. 

Alessandro Di Mario / Robem Engineering 

“I would like to thank the whole team. My Aprilia RS 660 felt great all weekend. Getting another two wins puts me in a really good spot to wrap up the championship pretty soon. I can’t wait for VIR!” 

Hank Vossberg / Robem Engineering Aprilia 

“What a great way to follow up my Twins Cup debut with a double podium. This is great momentum heading to VIR. The team put a great bike together, and I am very grateful for this ride.” 

Robem Engineering’s technical partners for the 2025 season include Accossato, Aprilia Racing, Blud Lubricants, Bitubo Suspension, Bonamici, Essex Parts, Millennium Technologies, Motovation, NGK, NTK, Piaggio North America, Sara Chappell Photos, SC Project and Sprint Filter.

More from a press release issued by Flo4Law SBU Racing : 

Double top nine finish for Ben, first points on the board for Bobby at Laguna Seca. 

The annual MotoAmerica trip to California and the iconic Laguna Seca circuit saw the FLO4LAW SBU Yamaha team back on track with their two riders Bobby Davies and Benjamin Smith doing battle in the latest round of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship this past weekend.

The Laguna Seca event is the first round of the year that sees three Superbike races across the weekend and with three opportunities to score points, both riders were ready for the challenge.

Bobby was back in the saddle and improved throughout the weekend. Qualifying eighteenth after improving his lap time over three quarters of a second between first and second qualifying, he finished the opening race in fourteenth, collecting his first points of the season, before sitting out the second and third races.

Ben arrived at Laguna Seca optimistic after a run of strong results. Tenth on the grid after qualifying he raced to ninth and eighth in race two and three respectively after unfortunately failing to finish race one after a small technical issue following a crash in final qualifying.

Ben remains inside the top ten of the overall championship standings as the series moves to the next round at the Viriginia International Raceway in a fortnight.

Ben Smith: “Laguna Seca was decent overall I would say, and we made progress throughout the weekend. The team resolved a couple of small issues in Friday’s FP1, and I was able to spin some laps. The pace on Friday was good I felt, and we had a direction to go in on Saturday morning. Bike felt good at the beginning of Q2. I was on a good lap with the qualifying tyre which would have moved us up the grid for sure but unfortunately, I had a spill which was a bummer. The team worked hard and rebuilt the bike ready for race one, but we had a small issue which took us out of the running. That’s racing but luckily, we had two more chances. An unexpected wheelie off the start meant I had to work through some things in the opening laps but once I settled down, I was able to finish ninth. The final race I made a better start, but I was struggling in one area of the race track. The pace was good, and I was able to finish eighth. I was happy with the direction we took with the bike in terms of set up so thanks to the team for all their work. The west coast wing of the series wasn’t the easiest for us but that’s racing and that’s part of the process of being in the Superbike class. I am focused on the next races where I think we should be able to get some good results.”

Bobby Davies: “We weren’t sure if we were going to race at Laguna or not this past weekend after replacing an engine at The Ridge and not having any time to do a shakedown. Everything looked positive after Free Practice but after three laps in Q1 the sprocket hub bearing imploded and started to damage the swing arm which cut the session short. We were able to source a swing arm from BPR Racing in the paddock and Mike and Jonathan went to work. We were able to make it out in Q2 with only twenty minutes to go and immediately improved. I had a decent start in race one and after a good battle with another rider I ran off at Turn 6 at high speed. I slowed the bike down as much as I could and thankfully didn’t go down. I took fourteenth which was good. On Sunday we had a couple of issues, nothing crazy but at least I was able to race on Saturday and get some points on the board.”

Freddy Carswell – Team Principal: “Laguna always brings unique challenges. We made some excellent progress over the weekend working to get Ben more comfortable and improving a few areas on the circuit. Q2 ended a bit early for us with a crash, which unfortunately led to a small part later failing in Race 1, resulting in a retirement. Moving ahead, we had good race pace, and particularly a very strong sector 2-4, which netted some very comfortable top ten finishes. Moving ahead, we will analyse and evolve as always. It was great to have the extended version of the team with us this weekend and we will continue to build and work for a strong showing in Virginia. Our aim is the podium, and we are looking forward to getting there!”

More from a press release issued by Karns Performance: 

Progress and Positivity: Laguna Seca Delivers Momentum for Karns Performance Riders.

Following a challenging but growth-filled weekend at The Ridge, the Karns Performance / TST Industries Racing Team arrived at Laguna Seca focused on progress, consistency, and collecting valuable points. Round 4 of the MotoAmerica season proved to be just that—an energizing turning point as the team left Monterey with strong performances and high hopes heading into VIR in early August.

Levi Badie continued to prove himself as a serious contender in the championship hunt. Despite missing the podium, his 4th and 5th place finishes were hard-fought and critical in keeping him in the points conversation. Levi’s determination, consistency, and hunger for more leave the team confident that another podium is just around the corner.

Isaac Woodworth delivered one of his strongest weekends of the season so far. After an impressive qualifying session that placed him 6th on the grid, Isaac maintained his pace and composure to finish 7th in both races—earning valuable experience and reaffirming his place among the front-runners. His smooth riding and steady progress are a testament to his growth as a rider.

Elisa Gendron Belen continued her upward trajectory with a weekend full of breakthroughs. Qualifying 25th in a deep field of 32, Elisa showed her grit and determination by improving her lap times in both races. She finished 28th in Race 1 and charged forward to 23rd in Race 2 with some great battles. Elisa’s progress has been great, and her energy and growth mindset make her one to watch for the rest of the season.

As the team looks ahead to Virginia International Raceway, the mood is one of focus and optimism. Laguna Seca may not have delivered trophies, but it brought momentum, growth, and belief. The second half of the season is shaping up to be a thrilling ride.

Stay tuned. This team is just getting started.

More from a press release issued by Altus Motorsports : 

Round 5 of the 2025 MotoAmerica Championship brought the Altus Motorsports team to the legendary WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, where a challenging weekend turned into a showcase of perseverance, opportunity, and progress. From a rider substitution to first-time track debuts and injury setbacks, the team came together to fight through every race and leave Monterey with strong results and plenty of momentum.

SUPERSPORT

With Jaret Nassaney staying home to heal up and support his wife and their newborn baby, Altus Motorsports welcomed Maximiliano “Maxi” Gerardo to the team for his first ride aboard the Yamaha YZF-R9. With no prior seat time, Gerardo jumped on the bike Friday and was immediately fast, finishing 7th in Practice 1, qualifying 7th, and putting in stellar race performances with a 5th in Race 1 and a 6th in Race 2.

Jake Lewis was sidelined for the weekend after a crash during another class’s practice session prevented him from competing.

Torin Collins, riding the Suzuki GSX-R750, qualified 14th and finished 14th in Race 1, before bouncing back with a strong 10th-place finish in Race 2, continuing his climb in the season standings.

Torin Collins: “Tough weekend at Laguna. A couple of issues put us on the back foot early, but the team worked hard to get everything sorted in time for the races. Unfortunately, we just couldn’t find that perfect feeling we were looking for on track. P14 and P10 aren’t the results we’re aiming for, but we’re still holding on to a top 10 spot in the championship. Time to reset, keep pushing, and come back stronger next round!”

Owen Williams also delivered steady improvement on his GSX-R750. After qualifying 18th, he navigated a chaotic first turn in both races and improved his results to 16th in Race 1 and a solid 13th in Race 2.

Owen Williams: “Always a great time at Laguna. A rough start to the weekend landed me 18th on the grid, which made the starts a bit hairy going into the first turn. After collecting valuable data in Saturday’s race, we fixed some pre-existing issues, which gave me the confidence to attack on Sunday. P13 was a great end to the weekend. I always love Laguna’s atmosphere, and it’s always great seeing so many friends and family!”

TWINS CUP

Seth Dahmer took on Laguna Seca for the first time aboard the Suzuki GSX-8R and qualified 10th in a competitive Twins Cup field. In Race 1, he rode a smart and steady race to finish 9th, continuing to show growth in his rookie season. Race 2 ended early for Dahmer due to a mechanical issue, forcing him to retire with a clutch problem.

Seth Dahmer: “Laguna was a blast of a track to ride. It was my first time here, and the track is such an experience. I’m happy with the top 10 in Race 1, but definitely felt I could’ve done better. We honed in the bike setup, and it was better than ever for Race 2, but had a mechanical that ended my race early. I’m excited to finish the next rounds strong.”

Team owner George Nassaney said: “The weekend started off rough with Jake having his crash in another class.  We are blessed he is ok and his crash was not worse.  He will be back for VIR.”
“Torin rode very well and had a great race 2.  He battled for the 10th place spot and brought it home.  As I have said many times, this class is very tough.  Max Gerardo filled in for my son Jaret.  Max did not disappoint.  He brought home a 5th & 6th with Zero prior time on the bike.  His Crew Chief Thibault gave him a setup he could work with and Max did his job.” 
“Lastly Seth Dahmer had a great race 1 with a 5th place finish.  He had never been to Laguna, so this just shows how much talent he has.  We are excited to have Jaret and Jake back at VIR.  We will keep pushing to be a force in the series.  Thank you to all of our sponsors for supporting us.” 

The team has a few weeks off before hitting the track in Virginia for Round 6.

Altus Motorsports team is supported by our great family of sponsors: Altus Motorsports, WPS, Firepower, Yamaha Motorsports, Buy A Jet From Steve Main, Barnett, Hot Bodies Racing, M4 Exhausts, Vortex EK, Motion Pro, SBS Brakes, BrakeTech USA, Inc., GP Racing, K-Tech, Maxima Racing Oils, Attack Racing, & Team Hammer, RS Taichi, Arai, Core Moto, Pro Bolt, Chicken Hawk Tire Warmers, Law Tigers Oklahoma, and Altus Factory Racing