Nathan Bettencourt of Bettencourt Racing is ready to take his next big step in motorcycle racing. After closing out the 2025 MotoAmerica Talent Cup season with his strongest finish yet—a 3rd place podium in the final race of the last round, and 6th overall in the championship—Bettencourt is setting his sights on the international stage.
The season was marked by consistency and resilience, with zero DNFs thanks to the dedication of his crew. Nathan credits his success to the unwavering support of his team:
Adam Kells, owner of AK Race Fab and team crew chief; Kevin Allen, owner of Apex; and Kevin Wimble.
He also expressed gratitude to his sponsors, including Woodcraft, Arai Helmets, Penguin Racing School, Apex, Akracefab, Genesis Utilities, Dunlop, Rev’it, Sidi, 64° Degrees and Innovative Contracting Services, whose backing made the season possible.
Bettencourt Racing proudly announces Nathan’s next chapter: joining the FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup for the 2026 season. The championship begins at Balaton Park, Hungary, marking Nathan’s first full campaign on the global stage. Nathan reflected on his experience: “I did a wildcard round at Estoril in October, and it was a lot of learning and a lot of fun. I’m excited for the opportunity to do the full season.”
Beyond the World Cup, Nathan will also compete in select rounds of the NEMRR series at Loudon, NH, keeping his competitive edge sharp on home soil. In addition, he is exploring opportunities to enter wildcard rounds with the MotoAmerica Talent Cup series, continuing his connection to the championship where he first made his mark.