N2RA Announces Over $62,000 Purse for America’s Richest Endurance Motorcycle Race
Additional Support Has Allowed N2RA To Repeatedly Increase Purse From Initially Offered $20,000
N2 Track Days and N2 Racing Association (N2RA) are proud to announce the largest purse ever offered for a single endurance motorcycle race in the United States.
The KYT Americas 6-Hours of VIR and Alpha Omega 2-Hour Ultralight Endurance, held August 7–9 at Virginia International Raceway, will now feature more than $62,000 in combined cash, contingency, and bonus awards, making it the richest endurance motorcycle race in American history.With $38,000 in guaranteed cash payouts, more than $24,000 in contingency and bonus awards, and an Overall Winner Bonus, the KYT Americas 6-Hours of VIR is designed to reward the best teams in the country while attracting the deepest and most competitive endurance field of the season. Whether you’re a MotoAmerica team looking for another opportunity to compete at VIR, a WERA endurance veteran, or an ASRA regular ready to tackle your first major endurance event, this is your chance to race for the biggest purse in U.S. endurance racing history.
Race for the Biggest Endurance Purse in America
The KYT Americas 6-Hours of VIR will award cash prizes in the Superbike, Supersport, and Lightweight classes while also paying thousands of dollars in manufacturer contingency and partner awards.
The Alpha Omega 2-Hour Ultralight Endurance will feature more than $7,000 in cash payouts for lightweight machinery, including the Yamaha R3, Kawasaki Ninja 400, and Kramer APX-350.
Thanks to the support of KYT Americas, Alpha Omega, Yamaha, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Hindle, Woodcraft, Kustom Kockpits, Pitlane Moto, Yamaha Champions Riding School, and additional partners, racers will compete for a purse unlike anything American endurance racing has ever seen.
Purse Payouts:
Ultralight 2-Hour Endurance
1st $3,000.00
2nd $2,000.00
3rd $1,000.00
4th $750.00
5th $500.00
6-Hour Endurance Lightsport
1st $4,000.00
2nd $2,500.00
3rd $1,500.00
4th $1,000.00
5th $500.00
6-Hour Endurance Supersport
1st $4,000.00
2nd $2,500.00
3rd $1,500.00
4th $1,000.00
5th $500.00
6-Hour Endurance Superbike
1st $4,000.00
2nd $2,500.00
3rd $2,000.00
Overall Win
1st $3,000.00
Why VIR?
Virginia International Raceway is one of the premier motorcycle road racing circuits in North America. The event takes place during one of the biggest race weekends of the year, bringing together MotoAmerica teams, professional racers, industry partners, sponsors, and thousands of passionate motorcycle fans.
If you’ve ever wanted to measure yourself against the best endurance teams in the country, there’s no better place to do it.
Build Your Team. Bring Your Friends.
Endurance racing is about far more than outright speed. Success comes from teamwork, strategy, consistency, flawless pit stops, rider changes, tire management, and six hours of disciplined execution.
Whether your goal is standing on the top step of the podium, collecting contingency money, or simply sharing an unforgettable weekend with your teammates, the KYT Americas 6-Hours of VIR promises to be one of the marquee endurance events of the 2026 season.
With the richest purse in American endurance racing history, the country’s best teams will have every reason to be at VIR on August 7–9.
Registration is now open at https://msreg.com/N2RA-VIR
ABOUT N2: RIDE. LEARN. RACE.
Founded in 2014, N2’s mission is to build a sustainable motorcycle community through safe, structured track days and advanced rider training programs based on Yamaha Champions Riding School methodology.
In 2017, N2 successfully revived motorcycle endurance racing in America with the creation of the N2 National Endurance Series (now N2RA). The N2/BobbleHeadMoto Race Team has won two national championships in the MotoAmerica Pro Racing series with rider Blake Davis.
N2 is also a major contributor to the non-profit Roadracing World Action Fund through its racing efforts and the support of its large and dedicated member base.
