N2 Track Days Announces the N2RA 6-Hour of VIR Endurance Race

N2 Track Days, the premier track-day organization on the East Coast and the driving force behind the revival of endurance motorcycle racing in the United States, is proud to introduce N2RA – the N2 Racing Association. Built on nearly a decade of success elevating and modernizing endurance racing, N2RA represents the next major step in creating a sustainable, future-focused platform for racers, teams, sponsors, and the broader American road racing community.

The inaugural N2RA event will take place at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) on August 7–9, 2026, featuring a full weekend of riding and racing: A Friday N2 Track Day; Saturday practice, qualifying, and racing; and a full slate of endurance events on Sunday. The weekend will be headlined by the 6-Hour of VIR Endurance Race for Relay, Lightsport, Supersport, and Superbike teams, and a 2-Hour Endurance Race for Ultralight machines.

N2RA leadership includes N2 Track Days CEO Jim Curtis, COO John Farrell, Race Director Anthony Sabbatino, and Business Development & Communications Director Chip Spalding, supported by a highly experienced team of officials, technical advisors, and racing-industry partners.

N2RA – A NEW ERA BUILT ON A DECADE OF PROGRESS

N2’s connection to endurance racing traces back to 2016, when the discipline was on the verge of disappearing in the United States.

In 2017, N2 stepped in. Partnering with WERA, N2 funded and promoted a revitalized endurance program built on professionalism, consistency, and rider-focused execution. Participation soared—from just a handful of teams to more than 140 teams in the final season, making the N2/WERA National Endurance Series one of the most successful club-level race programs in the country.

After six successful years, it became clear that endurance racing needed a modernized structure aligned with MotoAmerica and FIM performance standards, one capable of providing riders with a clearer developmental path to the professional ranks. The decision was made to evolve the program into a stand-alone organization: N2RA.

When the logistical timeline proved too tight to execute a full 2025 season at N2’s expected level of professionalism, leadership made the difficult but correct decision to postpone the broader rollout. Instead, N2RA will debut with a single, flagship endurance weekend at VIR—designed as the prototype for future seasons.

“We have always done things the right way, not the fast way,” said N2 CEO Jim Curtis. “If we couldn’t deliver a racing program with the professionalism our racers and partners deserve, we weren’t going to force it. Now we’re ready to take the next step.”

THE N2RA 6-Hour of VIR Weekend Format

FRIDAY – N2 Track Day

A traditional N2 Track Day with Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced groups open to riders of all levels. This gives our large, engaged track day community a chance to participate in this groundbreaking event while allowing racers valuable track time to familiarize themselves with the circuit, shake down equipment, and prepare for competition.

SATURDAY – Practice & Qualifying (20-Minute Sessions) + Endurance 30 Races

Saturday includes practice and timed qualifying sessions for all classes.
In addition, N2RA will debut the new “Endurance 30” races—30 minutes plus one lap—offered for each class:

*Superbike 30

*Supersport 30

*Lightsport 30

*Ultralight 30

These sprint-endurance hybrids provide meaningful racecraft opportunities, clean pace, tire, and fuel mileage data, and a compelling show for spectators.

SUNDAY – Feature Endurance Races

The heart of the N2RA program:

*N2RA Ultralight 2-Hour Endurance Race

*N2RA 6-Hours of VIR, featuring:

*Lightsport 6-Hour

*Supersport 6-Hour

*Superbike 6-Hour

*Special Exhibition Relay Class

CLASS STRUCTURE: A MODERNIZED PLATFORM

Drawing from FIM and MotoAmerica guidance, N2RA’s class system offers a clear development ladder and modern structure for endurance racing.

Ultralight

Small-displacement performance motorcycles ideal for developing riders and endurance fundamentals. Examples: Ninja 400, YZF-R3, RC390, etc.

Lightsport

Middleweight twins and similar platforms emphasizing corner speed, racecraft, and reliability. Examples: RS660, R7, GSX-8R, ZX-4RR, etc.

Supersport

High-performance middleweight machines following modern Supersport regulations.
Examples: YZF-R9, YZF-R6, GSX-R600/750, Ducati V2, KTM RC 990, etc.

Superbike

Premier-class liter motorcycles built for maximum performance, strategy, and endurance teamwork. Examples: YZF-R1, CBR1000RR-R, Aprilia RSV4, Ducati V4, ZX-10R, GSX-R1000, etc.

This structure allows teams to cross-enter machines into regional racing, endurance events, and eventually professional series with minimal modification—creating a consistent, scalable development pathway.

RULE BOOK & STANDARDS

N2RA has collaborated with MotoAmerica, FIM, AMA, industry partners, and technical experts to create a new, modern rulebook that reflects current racing technology and best practices. The rulebook is tentative pending final review, but early standards include:

*Standardized equipment specifications

*Enhanced safety and fueling regulations

*Modernized procedures aligned with professional racing

*Unified technical guidelines to simplify cross-series participation

This framework promotes fairness, consistency, safety, and long-term sustainability.

SPONSORSHIP, PURSE & INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES

N2RA offers a compelling platform for sponsors seeking high-engagement visibility in one of the fastest-growing demographics in motorsport. Endurance racing uniquely highlights teamwork, reliability, strategy, and long-form brand exposure.

N2RA’s sponsorship ecosystem will include:

Event sponsorship

Class and purse sponsorship

Contingency programs

Vendor and manufacturer partnerships

Media and broadcast opportunities

“This is an incredible opportunity for brands who want meaningful reach into both track-day riders and racers,” said N2RA Business Development Manager Chip Spalding. “Endurance racing is exciting, unique, and extremely visible—and we’re already working with partners to build strong purse and contingency packages for our teams.”

ABOUT N2: RIDE. LEARN. RACE.

Founded in 2014, N2 Track Days is the East Coast leader in structured motorcycle track events, rider training programs using Yamaha Champions Riding School methodology, and the revitalization of American endurance racing. N2 has been a major contributor to the MotoAmerica paddock, the Roadracing World Action Fund, and the broader riding community.

For more information, visit www.n2td.org.