Alcaniz, Spain — American motorcycle racing standout Julian “Juju” Correa continues to rewrite the history books, securing a hard-fought 10th-place finish this past weekend at MotorLand Aragon. Competing in Round 6 of the inaugural 2026 FIM Sportbike World Championship (WorldSPB), the 17-year-old from Jupiter, Florida, demonstrated blistering pace and elite racecraft against the world’s best on the highly technical Spanish circuit.
Riding the #40 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R for Pons Motorsport Italika Racing, Correa entered the weekend riding a wave of momentum after becoming the first American to score points in the newly formed WorldSPB class two weeks prior at Autodrom Most.
Weekend Highlights: MotorLand Aragon
• The Challenge: High track temperatures and fierce midfield battles tested the entire grid, demanding precise tire management and flawless execution.
• The Breakthrough: After making vital setup adjustments with his Pons Motorsport crew, Correa mounted a brilliant charge in Sunday’s Race 2.
• The Result: Navigating a deeply talented pack, Correa crossed the finish line in 10th place (22’09.924), o_icially securing his first career top-10 finish on the global WorldSPB stage.
This performance further cements Correa’s reputation as a pioneer for U.S. racing. As the sole American rider in the 2026 WorldSPB grid, his smooth transition from the British Talent Cup to the World Championship paddock has been a resounding success.
“We’ve been working tirelessly to find the perfect feeling with the bike, and everything started to click this weekend in Aragon,” said Julian. “To back up our first points in the Czech Republic with a top-10 finish in Spain shows the progress we are making. The Pons Motorsport Italika Racing team gave me a great bike, and we are only going to keep pushing forward from here.”
With the European leg of the championship in full swing, Correa’s consistent improvement and relentless grit mark him as a rising global contender. He and the team now return to the workshop to analyze the data from Aragon as they prepare for the next round of the 2026 WorldSPB season which is the Misano World Circuit June 12 – 14.
About Julian Correa:
Julian “Juju” Correa is a premier 17-year-old American motorcycle road racer from Jupiter, Florida. Competing on the global stage, Correa has established himself as one of the brightest young prospects in motorsport, pioneering a path for U.S. athletes in international championships. In 2026, he stepped up to the inaugural FIM Sportbike World Championship (WorldSPB) aboard a Kawasaki ZX-6R with Pons Motorsport Italika Racing.
Retro-inspired model draws design inspiration from the legendary 1979 CB750F AMA Superbike racer
Announcement also includes CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP and CBR1000RR
2026 Honda CB1000F. Photo courtesy Honda.
American Honda today announced the 2026 CB1000F, a retro-styled four-cylinder motorcycle that channels the spirit of the iconic 1979 CB750F made famous by Freddie Spencer in AMA Superbike competition. With clean lines, evocative graphics and a broad performance envelope built on the CB1000 Hornet SP platform, the CB1000F delivers the timeless appeal of an air-cooled-era standard with the capability and refinement riders expect from a modern Honda.
“The CB1000F is a tribute to one of the most iconic eras in Honda motorcycling,” said Colin Miller, Manager of Experiential Marketing at American Honda. “From the silhouette to the graphics, every detail is designed to evoke the look and feel of the classic CB750F—but with the performance, comfort and reliability of a thoroughly modern machine. It’s a bike that rewards the rider on every level, whether commuting through the city or chasing a great road on a Sunday morning.”
Also included in today’s announcement are the returning 2027 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP and CBR1000RR, continuing Honda’s commitment to high-performance supersport motorcycles.
2026 Honda CB1000F. Photo courtesy Honda.
2026 CB1000F
Honda continues the CB legacy with the CB1000F, a modern interpretation of some of the brand’s most iconic performance machines, with clean lines and striking graphics inspired by the early 1980s. Drawing inspiration from the CB750F and CB900F models Freddie Spencer campaigned in Honda’s early days of AMA Superbike competition, the CB1000F incorporates the pure fun of riding into an evocative, retro-cool four-cylinder package. Beneath its timeless styling, the CB1000F benefits from the modern performance foundation of the CB1000 Hornet SP, pairing premium equipment and a broad performance envelope to deliver an engaging riding experience suited for everything from urban commuting to weekend rides on open roads.
The ultimate expression of Honda’s technical knowhow in production-bike form, Honda’s CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP traces its heritage from the brand’s legendary early sport bike lineage into the MotoGP era. This premium model carries the full capability of Honda’s unmatched racing experience in every component, leveraging exotic materials, cutting-edge technology and championship-level engineering to an unmatched level. Whether navigating a canyon road or hunting a lap record, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP delivers the full force of Honda’s racing ambition—refined, focused and ready.
The CBR1000RR is the embodiment of Honda’s “Total Control” philosophy—a machine that channels more than three decades of racing development into a supersport package that rewards riders of every level with an exhilarating, confidence-inspiring experience. Every element, from the sophisticated engine to the precisely tuned chassis, reflects a pursuit of the ideal balance between light weight, nimble handling and responsive power delivery. The result is a motorcycle that feels equally at home carving canyon roads and participating in track days, making the connection between rider and machine feel instinctive, immediate and deeply rewarding.
OrangeCat Racing’s Kelly Takes Superbike Championship Points Lead after Top Podium Finish; Two Top Tens for Uribe. Sean Dylan Kelly had a weekend to remember at Road America, earning his second career MotoAmerica Superbike victory to take the top spot in the Superbike Championship rankings.
OrangeCat Racing’s Sean Dylan Kelly had the best weekend of his MotoAmerica Superbike career as he turned an ultra-close second-place finish in Saturday’s race one into a second career Superbike victory in Sunday’s race two at Road America. Kelly’s 2-1 tally puts him, and his BMW M 1000 RR, atop the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship after three of nine rounds.
Kelly’s teammate Jayson Uribe battled from start to finish across seventh through ninth positions in both races, eventually ending with a consistent weekend: he left with two eighth-place finishes in both races in Wisconsin.
Kelly was fast from the get-go on the ultra-fast four-mile Road America circuit, ending FP1 and the first timed practice session on Friday in second before slipping to fourth in the 15-minute qualifying session Saturday. Uribe would start both races from row three after qualifying ninth.
Saturday’s race one featured a six-rider battle at the front with Kelly in the lead when it was interrupted by a red flag after a crash from defending class champion Cameron Beaubier. The race restarted as a five-lap dash with Kelly in pole position.
Kelly battled to the bitter end on Saturday for those five laps, coming up just .099 of a second from victory. Still, the second-place finish was the Floridian’s fourth podium finish of the season. Uribe was a fighting eighth.
Kelly started race two on Sunday in third, but wasted little time in moving to second in the five-rider battle for the lead. On the fourth of the 12-lap race, Kelly took over at the front, and he would lead the remaining eight laps despite unrelenting pressure, taking victory by .381 of a second.
Uribe showed consistent improvement over the course of the weekend as his best lap on Sunday was nearly two seconds faster than his Friday best. Uribe finished in eighth again, well clear of ninth place. Overall, the Californian had a solid bounce-back after a string of bad luck at Barber.
With his victory in race two, Kelly took over the Superbike Championship points lead by a single point, 106-105, with the series returning to action at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington, June 26-28.
Jeff Connors – Team Principal: “We’re leaving Road America with a lot of positives. SDK put together two excellent rides, finishing second in race one after an incredible battle with Cam Petersen and taking the win in race two. Those results reflect the hard work of everyone on the team. Jayson Uribe finished eighth in both races; he continued to gather valuable points and data throughout the weekend. We’re focused on building on this success and staying in the fight as the season continues.”
Jayson Uribe #36 battles with Richie Escalante #54 and Hayden Gillim #69. Photo credit: Brian J. Nelson
Jayson Uribe – No. 36: “What a weekend! Going from a Friday full of mechanical trouble to a Saturday qualifying that was shortened by red flags, it’s been difficult to predict how the sessions were going to go. We got P8 in both races, which I think is a decent step in the right direction. We fought for the top six in both races, with race two being much more intense than race one. We made some positive changes to the bike and unlocked new potential that I think we’ve been missing. I couldn’t be here without the support of the entire OrangeCat Racing family – everyone put in the work when times were hard and gave me a package to fight with. I’m confident moving into the next race weekend that we’ll be up in the fight once more.”
Sean Dylan Kelly celebrates his win in Superbike race two. Photo credit: Brian J. Nelson
Sean Dylan Kelly – No. 40: “What an incredible weekend. I felt competitive since the start and felt better every time out. Qualifying wasn’t the smoothest, but we were still in a good place to fight upfront in the races. Race one on Saturday was an amazing battle, and I really enjoyed being able to make that many passes on the superbike – we just fell short on the last lap fighting for the win.
Sunday’s race two was a smooth start. I got into the lead about halfway through the race and focused hard on not making mistakes. So pumped on our first win of the season! We’re also now leading the championship. So thankful to have the team I have behind me to make this all possible. Now it’s time to keep focused and keep this momentum going into The Ridge.”
For full results of the third round of the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, click Saturday (race one) and Sunday (race two).
The fourth round of the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship will be held at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington, June 26-28.
More from a press release issued by Suzuki:
Victory for Bodie Paige and M4 Ecstar Suzuki in Wisconsin.
Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer repeatedly fought their way into podium contention at this weekend’s MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship round, ultimately coming away with a victory and a pair of runner-up photo finishes at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
Race Highlights:
M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
Twins Cup
Bodie Paige returned to action in furious form with two impressive races.
Matthew Chapin nailed down a pair of hard-fought top fives.
Supersport
Tyler Scott established a new lap record and finished on the box at Road America.
Superbike
Brandon Paasch bounced back from double misfortune to race up through the field and into the top ten.
Mission M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
Superbike
Richie Escalante rebounded from a Saturday crash with a solid Sunday seventh.
Bodie Paige celebrated his first Twins Cup victory aboard the Suzuki GSX-8R. Photo courtesy Suzuki.
Australian prodigy Bodie Paige put his considerable talent on full display in his return to Twins Cup duty after missing the previous two races while recovering from injury.
The M4 ECSTAR Suzuki runner understood the task before him, controlling the pace with his late-braking heroics aboard the Suzuki GSX-8R. Paige translated that strategy into a first-career Twins Cup victory, which was taken in dramatic fashion. He earned it after storming into the lead on the brakes on the final lap and then holding on by a scant 0.047-second margin at the checkered flag.
He nearly pulled off a repeat on Sunday, making his move into first in the race’s final corner, but this time he was just edged out by 0.028 seconds at the stripe en route to second.
“My plan was to get a good start and mess up my rival’s rhythm because he had some serious pace,” Paige said. “I just wanted to make aggressive moves. I felt like I made some improvements in the race, and I made some gains in the infield. My team gave me a great bike, and helped me improve myself on the track. I can’t thank everyone who supports me enough.”
Matthew Chapin delivered another consistent weekend, securing a pair of hard-fought top-five finishes. Photo courtesy Suzuki.
Paige’s Twins Cup teammate, Matthew Chapin, put together another strong weekend aboard his M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-8R after twice finding himself embroiled in four-way battles for fourth position. Chapin won that drafting war for position on Saturday and then came home a close fifth on Sunday.
Chapin said, “It wasn’t a bad weekend for us, but it was challenging. In the end, it was a solid couple of races for us. We were making changes to the bike all weekend trying to be more competitive, and I was working on my riding because we are usually at the very front of the class. We really worked hard, and I feel like I changed my approach when it was clear I couldn’t fight for the win. I wanted to make sure I got the most points possible. I was happy with how consistent my lap times were, and we are in good shape for the championship going forward.”
Tyler Scott set a new Supersport lap record and returned to the podium at Road America. Photo courtesy Suzuki.
MotoAmerica Supersport ace Tyler Scott demonstrated his immense potential aboard the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750, establishing a new lap record around the four-mile circuit as he locked down the pole position.
From there, Scott engaged in a three-way melee for the win on Saturday. Unfortunately, he crashed out with less than two laps remaining while running three wide in an attempt to take the lead. Scott did manage to remount and collect points in 12th position.
He made his amends the following day, pulling off a drafting pass at the line to claim second position with just thousands of a second separating second from fifth.
Scott said, “The bike felt amazing all weekend – we set the track record in qualifying and felt really good on the side of the tire the entire race. I can’t give enough thanks to my whole M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team. The team has a lot of knowledge, and I think we figured out the formula for fielding a bike I can be comfortable on. It felt the best it has yet. I know I say that every week, but the bike just keeps getting better and better. I really couldn’t ask for much more. It’s always great to be on the podium at Road America.”
Richie Escalante rebounded from a Saturday crash to secure a strong top-10 Superbike finish on Sunday. Photo courtesy Suzuki.
Meanwhile, Team Hammer’s Superbike duo of Richie Escalante and Brandon Paasch were faced with adversity and came out the other side in positive fashion.
Escalante, brandishing the red and yellow Mission M4 ECSTAR Suzuki colors on his GSX-R1000R, suffered a crash early in Saturday’s Main Event. The Mexican came back strong on Sunday and looked all but set for sixth before a wheelie up the hill cost him the position at the flag.
“We came to this weekend with a lot of expectations,” Escalante said. “We had good results here last year, even though this is one of the most difficult tracks for us. In practice and qualifying, we improved the bike, and I got the second row start. I knew getting a good start and doing well in the early laps was important, because this track is like Daytona. If you lose ground early, it is hard to catch back up. On Saturday, I was pushing and lost the front early. For Sunday, the conditions were a little tougher. I had a wheelie on the front straight on the last lap and lost a position at the finish line. The results may not show it, but we did some good this weekend at our toughest track. The next few race tracks are better for us and we hope to fight for podiums and wins.”
Brandon Paasch fought through early setbacks and raced his way back into the top ten on Sunday. Photo courtesy Suzuki.
Paasch, meanwhile, suffered from misfortune on Saturday. The New Jersey native was slated to line back up for the red-flagged race in ninth but was struck down by a mechanical issue that prevented him from making the restart.
His Sunday race didn’t open much better, as the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki pilot ran off track on the opening lap and immediately dropped to the rear end of the field. Undaunted, Paasch picked his way up through the field, ultimately finishing in ninth position.
Paasch said, “I ran off the track and had to come back from last, just like at the last race. I think we made the best out of the situation but I was disappointed because I had high expectations. It was good I came back through the field and made the most of it, but it’s tough to make up time here when you are on your own. Passing two or three guys in a lap makes it hard to find a good rhythm, too. We’ll keep building on what we’ve got.”
The 2026 MotoAmerica season will now head out West to Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington, on June 26-28.
More, from a press release issued by Team Hammer, racing as M4 ECSTAR Suzuki:
Solid weekend for Sonya Lloyd and M4 ECSTAR Suzuki at Road America.
M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sonya Lloyd gained valuable experience as the MotoAmerica Twins Cup series continued at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin’s Road America, a four-mile long circuit that offers plenty of learning opportunities.
Feeling increasingly comfortable on her GSX-8R racebike, Lloyd was confident she could race her way forward after qualifying in 16th for the weekend’s races. Those ambitions were hindered when she ran off course in Saturday’s contest and then lost the all-important draft in Sunday’s rematch.
As a result, she came away with results right in line with her qualifying position: 17th on Saturday and 16th on Sunday.
She did, however, continue to pick up speed throughout the weekend; Lloyd logged her quickest laps in Sunday’s race, boosting her confidence as she looks ahead to the remainder of the season.
Sonya Lloyd (28) at Road America. Photo by Brian J Nelson.
Lloyd said, “It was a very good weekend. It had some ups and downs, but it was the most fun I have had on the bike so far.
“We figured out a lot about the bike after Barber, including some things with the computer. It was the best I felt on the bike yet and I got good starts in both races. What stopped us from getting better results this weekend was I got in some bad spots on the track. Saturday, I had to run off and work my way back up. And Sunday, I lost the pack in front of me and they got away a little bit.
“I found myself with some clear track and was able to take almost a second off our qualifying time. The bike felt great, and, in that aspect, it was our best day yet. The goal from here is to be more aggressive early so I can stick with the group in front of me. Then I can learn and continue to improve in those battles.”
Lloyd will look to do exactly that at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton Washington, when the 2026 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship season resumes on June 26-28.
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 137 AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National races, have finished on AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National podiums 399 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 NationalEndurance 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.
More, from a press release issued by Ducati Motor Holding:
Darryn Binder cruises to a double win at Road America and takes control of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship.
Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse’s Darryn Binder put on a dazzling display at Road America for the fourth round of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship, taking two commanding wins to streak clear at the top of the points standings.
Binder had to contend with the persistent presence of former champion Josh Herrin in race one, the two going at it for almost the full race distance until Herrin outbraked himself at turn one on the final lap, leaving Binder to cruise home to a 2.5 second victory over Herrin, with Kayla Yaakov taking another podium to make it a Ducati clean sweep of the top three placings.
Race two was a hectic encounter for the first half as Binder had not just Herrin but also veteran Josh Hayes to contend with. Swapping the lead constantly, Herrin and Binder gradually pulled an advantage, and it looked like it would come down to the wire until Herrin lost the front of the Ducati with five laps to go, leaving Binder all alone out front.
The South African’s winning margin ballooned to 8.2 seconds over Tyler Scott with Yaakov taking another podium in third.
The result sees Binder move 34 points clear at the top of the MotoAmerica Supersport points standings.
In the Quad Lock MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, it was a tough weekend for the Warhorse HSBK Ducati FLo4Law team, with Cameron Beaubier crashing out at half distance and unable to continue racing for the rest of the weekend after pulling his right shoulder out of the socket.
Beaubier’s teammate, Benjamin Smith, suffered a high-speed crash in qualifying and was declared unfit to participate in the rest of the weekend’s action.
Darryn Binder in the parc fermé after his double win at Road America. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Darryn Binder (Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse – #70): “Honestly, this weekend has been great,” Binder said after race two. “The last couple of weekends I have been able to fight at the front and get some good results, but this weekend I really feel like we made a step in the right direction with the bike. I got it set up where I feel really comfortable on it and I could ride at a decent pace and be consistent with it. So, I’m really happy with how it all went. I got my first double win in America and gained some good points in the championship. I’ve been out here for the last three or four weeks and got out to The Ridge and Laguna Seca on the V4 Panigale, so for the next two rounds I know here I’m going, so that’s always helpful, and the way the bike is working right now I’m really looking forward to it.”
Round five of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship sees the series head to the Pacific Northwest at The Ridge on June 26-28, 2026.
More, from a press release issued by Robem Engineering Aprilia:
Vossberg victorious at home: Robem Engineering Aprilia rider extends Championship lead at Road America.
The Aprilia RS 660 continued its reign as the dominant platform in the MotoAmerica Twins Cup class during the fourth round of the season at Road America (May 29–31, 2026). Maintaining its status as the benchmark for the category, 15 of the 29 riders that set the grid for the weekend races chose the Aprilia RS 660 as their machine of choice, representing over 50% of the grid at the iconic 4.05-mile Wisconsin circuit.
Aprilia riders were prominently on display on the front of the grid, with Robem Engineering’s Hank Vossberg (P1) and Righteous Racin’s Jody Barry (P2) securing a 1-2 in combined qualifying. The depth of the Aprilia field was further evidenced as four RS 660 motorcycles claimed spots in the top 10, with Speed Demon Racing’s Logan Cunnison slating P8 and Ghetto Customs’ Chris Parrish P9.
The weekend showcased the incredible depth of Aprilia talent, with the RS 660 consistently at the front of the pack. During Race 1 on Saturday, the podium featured a double-Aprilia presence as Righteous Racin’s Jody Barry (P2) and Robem Engineering’s Hank Vossberg (P3) crossed the finish line within 0.149 seconds of the lead. Speed Demon Racing’s Logan Cunnison rounded out the top 10 for the brand, while Aprilia machines filled three of the top 10 positions in the opening contest.
On Sunday, the narrative shifted to a masterclass in strategy by the 15-year-old championship leader, and Wisconsin native, Hank Vossberg. In a nail-biting Race 2 finish, Vossberg secured the victory with a razor-thin 0.028-second margin of victory. The win highlighted Aprilia’s competitive edge, as three RS 660 riders finished in the top 10: Vossberg (P1), Barry (P4), and Cunnison (P10).
Leaving his home track at Road America, Vossberg has significantly strengthened his grip on the title chase, now holding a 62-point lead over second place. With the season now past the halfway mark, the championship moves to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the fifth round of the seven-round series July 31 – August 2, 2026.
Hank Vossberg (31) at Road America. Photo by Brian J Nelson.
Hank Vossberg / Robem Engineering Aprilia: “It’s crazy to think we’re already over halfway through the season. Today [Race 2], I could see we had a good gap, and I just tried to wait for a last-lap move because I knew I didn’t need to push in the corners and make an unnecessary mistake. I just kept my head on and was able to get the win today. I’d really like to wrap up the championship early—that would be ideal—but we’re still just focused on top fives and finishing in front of Matthew [Chapin].”
Jody Barry on the grid at Road America. Photo by Sara Chappell.
Jody Barry / Righteous Racin’ Aprilia: “This weekend was really emotional and special because we were out here remembering Ray (Hoffman) by bringing his bike out and just having fun. We put everything we had towards the effort this weekend and got a heck of a lot of help which we’re really grateful for. The results were just a bonus; it was just that much better to do that for Ray.”
More, from a press release issued by Indian Motorcycle Factory Racing:
Indian Motorcycle Factory Racing & Hayden Gillim dominate in Harley-Davidson’s backyard, sweeping at Road America to remain undefeated through six races. Vance & Hines-Built Indian Challenger Race Bike Reigns Superior Despite Rule Change to Benefit Harley Davidson Road Glide.
Competing on Harley-Davidson’s home turf, Indian Motorcycle left no doubt which manufacturer is setting the pace in the King of the Baggers championship battle in 2026. Championship points leader Hayden Gillim delivered another dominating performance at Road America, sweeping both races to capture his fourth and fifth victories of the season to further extend his points lead atop the Championship standings.
The impressive showing was yet another testament to the race-winning performance of the Vance & Hines-built Indian Challenger powered by the PowerPlus 112 engine. Through six races, the J&P Cycles / Motul / Vance & Hines Factory Indian Motorcycle Racing team remains undefeated, as the 2026 King of the Baggers season continues to highlight the team’s championship-proven engineering and the relentless performance of the Indian Challenger.
“Winning at the home track of our rival is one thing, but sweeping the weekend with two victories and extending our undefeated streak in such a dominating manner is extra special,” said Mike Kennedy, CEO of Indian Motorcycle. “Six victories in a row, across three very different race tracks is a testament to, not only the strength of our Vance & Hines team and the talent of our riders, but also the superior package we possess with the Indian Challenger and Powerplus 112. This is the result of elite racing talent paired with a world-class machine.”
After seeing the Vance & Hines-build Indian Challenger dominating the season’s first four races, MotoAmerica rules officials decided an adjustment was in order, granting Harley-Davidson an additional 200 RPMs for the remainder of the season in an effort to narrow the performance gap and potentially end Indian’s undefeated run. Despite the rules change, the Indian Motorcycle Factory Race Team finished on top of the podium yet again, sweeping both races and shattering the Road America lap record for baggers.
Hayden Gillim (69) at Road America. Photo by Brian J Nelson.
Gillim’s exceptional performance began in the qualifying round on Friday, capturing P1 and breaking the track’s fastest lap record for baggers by 1.3 seconds, a record previously held by Harley-Davidson Factory Rider Kyle Wyman. In fact, Gillim recorded three laps during the session that were faster than Wyman’s record time. This set the stage for Gillim’s decisive victories in both races.
Starting from the top pole position in Race 1, Gillim appeared poised to control the race from the outset. However, Wyman quickly challenged for the lead and held the top position through the opening two laps. Gillim remained within striking distance, steadily closing the gap before making a decisive move to reclaim first place. Once out front, Gillim set a relentless pace and maintained control for the remainder of the race, crossing the finish line to secure Indian’s fifth win of the season.
In Race 2, Gillim once again found himself trailing Wyman in the early stages of the race. However, the second place seat was short-lived, as he quickly established control. From there, he maintained a consistent pace and built a lead of more than two seconds over the two trailing Harley riders, never relinquishing the top position on his way to securing a perfect weekend at Road America.
The two weekend victories marked a major milestone for Gillim, who surpassed 50 career race wins.
Hayden Gillim (69) leading Kyle Wyman (1) and Bradley Smith (38) at Road America. Photo by Brian J Nelson.
“Breaking the lap record was a great accomplishment, but for me, it’s all about winning races, and being able to leave Road America with two wins was pretty special,” said Gillim. “This team continues to perform at an incredibly high level, and that’s a credit to everyone at Indian Motorcycle and Vance & Hines. Reaching 50 career victories is something I’m extremely proud of, but doing it while extending our undefeated streak at Harley Davidson’s home track makes it all the more memorable.”
The weekend allowed Indian Motorcycle Factory Racing to widen the gap in the King of the Baggers championship. Gillim’s series-leading 132 points and Herfoss’ 107 points place Indian Motorcycle firmly in control of the top two championship positions, while Harley-Davidson riders Bradley Smith and Kyle Wyman trail in third and fourth with 91 and 77 points, respectively.
The King of the Baggers season continues July 10-12 at the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Sponsors for the 2026 Indian Motorcycle-Vance & Hines Factory Race team includes J&P Cycles, Motul, Progressive Insurance, Drag Specialties and Performance Finance.
For information about Indian Motorcycle, visit IndianMotorcycle.com, or follow along on Facebook, X, Instagramand YouTube.
More, from a press release issued by Karns / TST Industries:
Karns / TST Industries Battles Through Adversity at Road America.
Road America proved to be a weekend of perseverance, determination, and teamwork for Karns / TST Industries as the MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship continued at one of the most demanding circuits in North America.
For the “Little Team That Could,” the weekend delivered both challenges and successes, highlighted by another podium finish for Isaac Woodworth and valuable championship points earned by all three riders.
Isaac Woodworth Continues Podium Form
Isaac Woodworth once again demonstrated the speed and resilience that have made him a consistent front-runner in the Twins Cup class.
The weekend began with adversity when an engine failure during qualifying forced the team into an overnight engine change. The Karns / TST Industries crew responded with tremendous effort, working late into the evening to ensure Woodworth had the equipment necessary to compete at the front.
After overcoming a difficult start in Race 1, Woodworth steadily improved throughout the weekend. Race 2 marked a major step forward as he charged into third place on the opening lap and remained in podium contention throughout the race, ultimately securing another podium finish for the team.
“Road America was a solid weekend overall,” said Woodworth. “We faced some adversity early with an engine failure in qualifying, but the team worked hard to get everything turned around. After a difficult start in Race 1, I was able to build confidence and improve throughout the weekend. Race 2 was a big step forward, getting up to third on the opening lap and bringing home another podium finish. I’m happy with the progress we’re making and excited to keep building momentum heading into the next round.”
Isaac Woodworth (27) in the parc fermé after his P3 in Twins Cup Race 2 at Road America. Photo by Brian J. Nelson
Kevin Olmedo Overcomes Early Crashes to Score Valuable Points
For Kevin Olmedo, Road America was a weekend defined by resilience.
A crash during the opening laps of Free Practice 1 limited his track time and forced him to spend much of qualifying rebuilding confidence and reacclimating himself to the fast Wisconsin circuit. Additional misfortune struck during Qualifying 2 when an incident with another rider pushed him onto the grass, resulting in a second crash.
Despite the setbacks, Olmedo regrouped and delivered two strong race performances, bringing home sixth-place finishes in both races while continuing to improve his pace throughout the weekend.
“It was a tough weekend at Road America,” said Olmedo. “After the crashes, I was a bit distracted and didn’t have many laps on the track. In Race 1, I focused on getting a good start and staying with the group, and little by little my confidence returned. For Race 2, we made some changes that helped in certain sections of the track, and we were able to improve our lap times again. I’m very grateful to our Karns Performance team for all the work they do. These weren’t the results they deserve, but we managed to finish both races and score important championship points. Now we’ll use the break to reset and come back strong at Mid-Ohio.”
Kevin Olmedo at Road America. Photo by Brian J. Nelson
Solly Mervis Continues Development
Solly Mervis continued his rapid development aboard the Suzuki GSX-8R, fighting through a challenging weekend and showing the determination that has characterized his rookie Twins Cup campaign.
After a difficult qualifying session, Mervis delivered strong race performances, engaging in multiple battles throughout both races and continuing to improve his pace. His perseverance and willingness to learn throughout the weekend resulted in positive momentum heading into the summer break.
Solly Mervis (25) at Road America. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Team Perspective Karns / TST Industries Team Principal Jason Karns praised the effort of the entire team in overcoming a weekend filled with challenges.
“Sometimes you have weekends like Barber where everything goes reasonably smoothly, and then you have weekends like this where you ride the struggle bus,” said Karns. “Suzuki builds a reliable engine, and we had our first failure in a couple of years. Thankfully it happened in practice. The crew worked into the late hours to get Isaac the power he needed, and he rewarded them with another podium finish. Kevin had a couple incidents that created extra work for everyone, but we were happy to see him complete two solid races. Solly fought hard through some adversity, and with support from the team he battled all weekend and ended on a positive note. That’s what I’m most proud of—everyone kept fighting.”
With another podium finish added to the season tally and valuable championship points earned across the board, Karns Performance now turns its attention toward Mid-Ohio, where the team will look to build on the lessons learned at Road America and continue its upward trajectory in the MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship.
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More from a press release issued by Altus Motorsports:
A Weekend of Highs and Lows for Altus Motorsports. Gerardo Grabs Another P4; Collins Battles to the Line; Nassaney Seizes Season Best Qualifying ; Martinez Continues to Grow.
Road America hosted the fourth round of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship and the Altus Motorsports team fought valiantly through a weekend of highs and lows.
Supersport – Strong performances on Saturday followed by a challenging Sunday.
Maximiliano Gerardo (241) at Road America. Photo courtesy Altus.
Maximiliano Gerardo showed off his skill and speed on his Yamaha YZF-R9 early in the weekend. He finished the first qualifying session as the fastest Yamaha and started both races at the front of the third row in P7. Gerardo made an excellent start in Race 1 where he quickly gained two positions and chased the leading pack from P5 for most of the race. Gerardo finished Race 1 as the top Yamaha with a season best P4. Gerardo had another fast start on Sunday in Race 2 and was briefly in P4, but his race ended early with an unfortunate crash between turns nine and ten on the opening lap.
Maximiliano Gerardo: “It was a shame not to have been able to finish Race 2 because we had the possibility of fighting for a podium. The team did an excellent job all weekend to give me a good bike.”
Torrin Collins (71) at Road America. Photo courtesy Altus.
Torrin Collins put together another strong and consistent performance throughout the weekend. He was building up for a solid race after qualifying P9, only half a second off of P5. Collins spent both races in a tight fight with multiple riders for P7 over the course of nearly every lap. A brave move in the last turn allowed Collins to lead the pack toward the finish, but unfortunately the chasing riders were able to draft past at the last moment. He finished in 8th on Saturday and 9th on Sunday.
Torrin Collins: “Luckily I stayed upright this weekend, but first and foremost I’m glad that Jaret, Maxi, and Austin are all relatively okay after their crashes. I don’t want to be overly negative, but I know I’m not showing my full potential on this bike right now. Despite struggling on the straights, my confidence continues to grow every time I ride it, and that’s the biggest positive to take away from the weekend. There was a lot of learning and valuable data gathered. I didn’t quite have the speed to latch onto the front group in either race, which left me battling for 7th both times. I led my battle group out of the final corner in both races but got drafted right at the line on each occasion. That’s definitely a frustrating one to swallow.
The team has been working incredibly hard and we’re moving in the right direction. We just need to find that last little bit to close the gap to the front group and start fighting where we know we belong. Next up is The Ridge, a track where I’ve had some strong results in the past. I’m looking forward to getting back there, building on what we’ve learned this weekend, and hopefully taking another step forward.”
Jaret Nassaney (59) at Road America. Photo courtesy Altus.
Jaret Nassaney started the weekend strong with his best qualifying result of the season of P12. Nassaney spent the majority of Race 1 in a back-and-forth battle with another rider and finished the race in P15. Race 2 looked better for Nassaney as he made strong progress, reeling in the racers battling for P10. Unfortunately, Nassaney tucked the front of his Yamaha YZF-R9 while entering turn 14, resulting in a DNF.
Jaret Nassaney: “A bit of a weekend that could have been great but didn’t play my cards the best. I had my best qualifying of 12 so was right where I needed to battle for a top 10, but in Race 1, I got a bit bullied on the brakes which we were struggling with and just lost touch with that front group.”
Austin Martinez (999) at Road America. Photo courtesy Altus.
It was another weekend of learning for the MotoAmerica Supersport rookie, Austin Martinez. Martinez qualified in P20 and was moving up the field in Race 1, at one point getting as high as P17. Martinez ultimately finished Race 1 in P19. Martinez also suffered an unfortunate crash during Sunday’s race, but he was able to remount his Suzuki GSX-R 750 and finish P18.
“We came into this weekend feeling great about our new chassis setups on the Yamaha R9. It showed in qualifying and in Race 1. Unfortunately in race 2 we had 3 riders crash. We are blessed no one was seriously injured. Max did have a wrist injury. We will know more this week if he can race at The Ridge. Torin led the Altus Team with consistency and finishes in the Top 10. The Ridge is fast approaching and we will come in ready to battle again. Thank you to all the Team this weekend for all your hard work” said Team Co Owner George Nassaney.
While Race 2 at Road America didn’t end how the team hoped, the weekend was far from being a failure. The Altus Motorsports team put together an excellent chassis setup, which enabled their riders to fight for top positions and finish a couple sessions as the fastest Yamaha for the second weekend in a row. The team is grateful that all riders were able to walk away from their crashes without any major injuries. Altus Motorsports is putting Sunday’s results behind them and focusing on coming back strong for the next round in Washington at The Ridge.
More from a press release issued by Real Steel Honda Racing:
A weekend filled with “Doubles” in Superbike Cup for Real Steel Honda Racing at the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America event.
Andrew Lee scored double victories in the Superbike Cup class at the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America event and now leads that championship by 63 points with 145 points. The second double for the team was a double podium in Race 2 for Superbike Cup with Andrew’s first place and guest rider for the weekend Larry Pegram finishing third.
Hayden Gillim had a great weekend with the continued development of the Real Steel Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Superbike with a 7th place finish in race 1 and a hard-fought 6th place in race 2. Hayden remains tied for 10th, due to two DNFs in the first two rounds, as he continues fighting towards the podium at the Ridge and Laguna.
Next up for the team is the MotoAmerica Superbikes at the Ridge event June 26-28 at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton WA.
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Hayden Gillim (69) at Road America. Photo courtesy Real Honda Steel.
Hayden Gillim – Rider #69 / Team Principal: “What a weekend. To be honest I didn’t have a lot of high hopes for anything special going to Road America. Being a bigger rider, I tend to struggle a bit more than others there and so I just anticipated a long weekend.
We rolled the bike out of the truck and made some small changes that really got us moving. I felt really good on the brakes and on the side of the tire that helped me keep with the front guys. I was able to get a tow behind JD in qualifying that gave a boost to get up to 5th place in qualifying. That was amazing and well above my expectations.
The races were really good, but we definitely are down a touch on power and missing the electronics side of things. I was able to walk away with a couple strong races fighting for a P7 & P6.
Thanks to Honda, Southern Powersports, and everyone else making this all possible. I feel like the Ridge is going to be a special weekend!”
Andrew Lee (14) at Road America. Photo courtesy Real Honda Steel.
Andrew Lee – Rider #14: “Road America was a cool weekend! Doing the double in the cup class makes me really happy but there’s still this feeling like there’s a lot left. We haven’t gotten the settings quite right and I think we’re leaving some time on the table. We’ve made some changes for better and a few for worse, which I’m almost happier with the changes that didn’t help as it’s giving us a clearer message on where we need to focus. We’ve got some new ideas for The Ridge. So, I’m hoping we can start to bridge the gap to the SBK guys soon. Big thank you to the whole team and all the hard work they are putting in.”
Round 2 of the 2026 NEMRR season ran at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on May 30-31. The forecast was originally excellent, but turned cold and rainy as the weekend approached. Races were greeted with 39-degree rain on Saturday morning, and only a handful of riders rolled out for practice. As the afternoon cleared, the track began to dry, and the majority of the races were run in nice conditions, with the exception of a small river flowing across turn one all day, which added some extra spice into the mix for the start of each race. Fortunately, cooler heads prevailed and the only real effect of the wet area were some slower lap times than normal.
Adam Guyer (1). Photo by Sam Draiss
The dominant Expert performance of the weekend came from Adam Guyer, who racked up 7 class wins across GTL, Lightweight Superbike, Lightweight Grand Prix, Heavyweight Streetfighter, Thunderbike, Supertwins Combined, and Heavyweight Superbike. Guyer rides out of the Seacoast Sport Cycle garage and split his time between his trusted Aprilia RS660 and Ducati Srteetfighter V2.
The feature race of the weekend, the Seacoast Sport Cycle / Dunlop Dash for Cash, delivered the storyline of the weekend. Eric Wood took the win on his Ducati Panigale V2 crossing the line 8.3 seconds ahead of the Yamaha R6 of Jacob Crossman. Crossman overcame a rought start and clawed his way from 6th place on the first lap to squeeze by Guyer one lap from the end to secure his best Dash for Cash finish of the season so far.
Wood noted “This was the first ride on the V2 this year – we’ve got a new engine built by Seacoast and a new chassis link developed together by Woodcraft and Adrenaline Engineering, and things are coming together well. I knew those guys were back there charging and wanted to set a good pace while not taking too much risk rolling through the river in turn one – which in the end wasn’t a big deal. We’re excited for the classic at NEMRR round 3 in June and look forward to all the local NEMRR riders putting on a great showing in front of a big home crowd”
In addition to the Dash, Eric Wood added wins in Formula 40 Unlimited, Unlimited Grand Prix, and Unlimited Superbike for a total of 4 class wins on the weekend. Wood’s only defeat of the weekend came at the end of the day on Sunday, when the rain returned and Guyer again showcased his superb rain riding skills in taking the win in Heavyweight Superbike.
Other multi-win Experts on the weekend included Adam’s father, veteran racer Brett Guyer (Formula 50 Lightweight and Formula 40 Lightweight), and young upstart and first time expert racer Matthew Sweeney (Moto 3 and 500 Superbike).
The standout of the Amateur ranks was Christopher Girard, who collected 3 class wins in the lightweight division classes of Super Singles, Ultra-lightweight Superbike, and Formula 40 Lightweight. Conrad Bastable matched the pace with 3 Amateur wins (GTO, Heavyweight Superbike, and Unlimited Superbike).
David Komm (384). Photo by Sam Draiss
In the Amateur Dash for Cash, David Komm took his #384 Yamaha R6 the win, running a best lap of 1:18.796. Thomas Dixon finished 7.2 seconds behind to take second, with Paul Berger third, another 3.9 seconds back.
Matt Correia (520). Photo by Sam Draiss
The Novice ranks featured a strong performance from Matt Correia, who swept 3 races — Unlimited Grand Prix A, Middleweight Grand Prix A, and Middleweight Grand Prix C. Correia not only dominated on track but he also ran well under the advancement time threshold, signaling his final weekend in the Novice ranks as he advances to Amatuer for round 3. Jason Neuman added 2 more Novice wins (Lightweight Grand Prix B and Lightweight Grand Prix C).
In Super Street, Derek Wood took SS Lightweight A, SS Lightweight, and SS Lightweight B, while Anthony Cersosimo took SS Unlimited A and SS Unlimited B. As always, the NEMRR Super Street class is the perfect low-pressure entry into road racing, giving track-day prepared riders the chance to mix it up on the same weekend as the rest of the paddock.
Derek Wood (606). Photo by Sam Draiss
Round 3 of the NEMRR series will be held June 19-21, a special 3 day weekend that features the 103rd running of the Loudon Classic. In addition to all the regular NEMRR races (held Friday and Sunday) Saturday June 20th will feature 4 professional races with an incredible $250,000 up for grabs. Top Moto America racers will come from around the country to mix it up with NEMRR locals to see who can grab their share of this industry-leading payout.
Walking Wounded Wind Up Sweeping Podium In Wisconsin.
OrangeCat Racing’s Sean Dylan Kelly claimed his first Quad Lock Superbike victory of the season on Sunday at Road America, capitalizing on the misfortune of Strack Racing Yamaha’s Mathew Scholtz to leave Wisconsin with a one-point championship lead.
With Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law rider Cameron Beaubier sidelined by a shoulder injury suffered in Saturday’s race one, Rahal Ducati Moto with XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen started from the pole position with his Ducati Panigale V4 R and led the opening lap ahead of JD Beach’s Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing YZF-R1 and Sean Dylan Kelly’s BMW M 1000 RR.
The front of the field quickly formed into a high-speed freight train of six riders, while Beach briefly took the lead on lap two before Jacobsen responded. Just two laps into the race, the riders running first through sixth were separated by less than half a second, creating a clear gap to the riders behind.
JD Beach (95) overtook the early leader PJ Jacobsen (15) on lap two, but Jacobsen immediately passed him back for the lead. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Wrench Motorcycles’ Cameron Petersen was one of the race’s biggest movers, charging from 14th on the grid to join the tail of the lead group by lap three on his Ducati Panigale V4 R.
The race took a dramatic turn on lap four when Scholtz’s Yamaha YZF-R1 suffered an engine failure in the Moraine Sweep. White smoke poured from the machine as the championship leader coasted to a stop near turn five and retired from the race while running sixth.
At the front, Kelly, Jacobsen, Beach and his teammate Bobby Fong, and Petersen broke away from the field, consistently turning laps in the low 2:10 range while building an eight-second gap over Mission Foods M4 ECSTAR Suzuki rider Richie Escalante aboard his Suzuki GSX-R1000R who was running sixth.
Sean Dylan Kelly (40) got by PJ Jacobsen (15) on lap five and led the remainder of the 12-lap contest. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
With four laps remaining, Kelly and Jacobsen created a small cushion over the riders behind them. The battle for the final podium position was decided in the closing laps when Fong made an aggressive pass on his teammate Beach in the chicane before Canada Corner.
The order remained unchanged to the checkered flag, with Kelly earning his first Superbike victory of the season ahead of Jacobsen in second and Fong in third.
Sean Dylan Kelly took it all the way for his first win of the 2026 season in a four-rider fight to the finish. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Notably, each of the podium finishers is not 100% healthy. Kelly is nursing a fractured fingertip on his braking hand, Jacobsen has a mangled finger on his clutch hand, and Fong has a torn rotator cuff from a crash while he was training aboard his motocross bike a few weeks ago.
Beach finished fourth, while race one winner, Wrench Motorcycles Cameron Petersen, completed an impressive ride from 14th on the grid to finish fifth on his Ducati Panigale V4 R.
Behind the lead group was a heated battle for sixth between Escalante and Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim aboard his Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. As Escalante led Gillim out of Turn 13, it appeared he had the advantage but backed out of the throttle as the bike wheelied at the crest of the Road America front straight, curtailing just enough of his momentum to hand sixth to Gillim at the line by just two one-thousandths of a second.
The Quad Lock Superbike Championship now takes a four-week break before resuming June 26-28 at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington, with a new points battle at the top of the standings. Kelly now leads Scholtz by a single championship point with Fong 26 points back in third, effectively resetting the championship after Scholtz’s early domination.
Real Steel Honda’s Andrew Lee finished first in Superbike Cup for the fourth straight race and tightened his stranglehold on the points lead aboard his Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. He now holds a 63-point lead over Super Carl Racing 57 Rider Development’s Carl Soltisz, also aboard a Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP.
Andrew Lee (14) doubled in Elkhart Lake to take both Superbike Cup wins. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The following quote is from Quad Lock Superbike race two winner Sean Dylan Kelly:
“Honestly, what an incredible day. We finally got that win. I think it was definitely coming. We’ve been making steps in the right direction since the first race weekend in Atlanta. I think, at Barber, I showed incredible speed, but I had a little bit of a typical roller coaster race weekend. And then, from here (at Road America), it was just strong from the get-go. Yesterday, I think I also showed one of my strongest-ever performances. I did a lot of passes. I was really strong, really competitive, and I woke up today and I said, ‘yeah, I’m not leaving this place without a win.’ It felt really good to be out there. Feeling like the guy, feeling like the reference, you know? Obviously, PJ was up front and fighting for the lead, as well. I knew there were a lot of guys behind me, but not many people were able to pass, and I just tried to focus on my pace, focus on myself, and not make any mistakes. I am really proud of the performance I did. And yeah, coming up to the last lap, finish line, P1, man, it felt so good.”
The following quote is from Superbike Cup race two first-place finisher Andrew Lee:
“It was quite a battle. I’m really happy with the result. I think we’ve just been improving the bike week in and week out, so the Real Steel Honda team’s been really putting in the work, you know, racing these guys. They’re putting their hearts and souls into it. The competition is stiff, and we’re riding with the Superbikes, so I’m super-happy with it. Big shoutout to everyone under the tent. We really got this K-Tech suspension dialed today.”
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More from another press release issued by MotoAmerica:
Binder Pinned Her In Supersport, Gillim Baggered Another One, It Was Joy For Local Boy Vossberg In Twins, And Noelle Notched The Win In BTR
It’s early days for South African rider Darryn Binder racing in America, but he has certainly taken to U.S. racetracks like a Cape Shoveler to water (that’s a South African duck, by the way).
At Road America, Binder set a new race lap record aboard his Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse Ducati in Saturday’s race one, then he broke it in Sunday’s race two and reset it yet again on his way to getting his second win of the weekend, third win in a row, and fourth race victory in seven races so far. He has also reached the podium in every race this season except the DAYTONA 200.
Darryn Binder flashed the “number one” to his crew as he took his first MotoAmerica double win. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott, who set the overall Supersport lap record in Saturday’s Qualifying 2 session, got a great jump off the line in race two and grabbed the holeshot going into turn one.
Rahal Ducati Moto with Desnuda Organic Tequila rider Josh Herrin managed to overtake Scott for second, and he and Binder got into a prolonged skirmish for the lead. Unfortunately for Herrin, however, with five laps to go in the 11-lap event, he suffered a tipover. He was unhurt, but the crash ended his day.
Finally free of Herrin and with Scott battling against Rahal Ducati Moto with Droplight’s Kayla Yaakov and BPR Yamaha’s Josh Hayes, Binder was able to run clean, fast laps and build a gap, which extended to more than eight seconds by the time the checkered flag flew.
Scott emerged from the fray with Yaakov and Hayes, and he finished as runner-up with Yaakov and Hayes following close behind in third and fourth, respectively. How close? Scott beat Yaakov to the stripe by just .032 of a second, and Yaakov rounded out the podium by just .076 of a second. Incidentally, Strack Racing Yamaha’s Blake Davis also got himself in the mix for that third podium spot, and he was a scant .005 of second behind Hayes.
“That was awesome,” said Binder. “That was the plan today, to get out front and try to put in as many fast laps as I could. Even though Josh and I were battling so much, the pace was still pretty decent. So, I was quite happy about that. Kept pushing. I got probably about two laps alone and I realized something is up, because he hasn’t come by in any straights. Then I looked over at my board and saw about plus five. I was like, ‘OK, I’ve just got to manage it until the end of the race.’ So stoked. Thank you to the Celtic/Economy Lube/Warhorse team. They’ve done an amazing job this weekend. My bike has been phenomenal. First double (win) here in the States. Super happy and looking forward to the next one.”
Mission King Of The Baggers: Gillim Is An Unstoppable Force
What a weekend it was for Hayden Gillim, who also races in Quad Lock Superbike, but it was the Mission King Of The Baggers Championship where he had a Road America round that he won’t soon forget.
Gillim, who was baptized on Friday night by Chaplains Raymond Rizzo and Mark Merical, broke the track record in Saturday morning’s Qualifying 2 and the race lap record on his way to getting the win in Saturday afternoon’s race one, racked up the double win with his victory in race two on Sunday for his J&P Cycles/Motul/Vance & Hines Factory Indian team.
Hayden Gillim stood tall while crossing the finish line after winning race two on Sunday. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing’s defending class Champion Kyle Wyman tried to hang with Gillim for a while, but the Kentuckian was just too strong. Instead, Wyman and his teammate Bradley Smith enjoyed each other’s company as they pretended their Big Twin Road Glides were flat trackers and parried for position with their rear Dunlops sliding around with authority.
Smith ultimately got the best of Wyman, and finished second behind Gillim, while the rider of the #1 Road Glide, Wyman, had to settle for third.
Gillim, who was asked if racing a Superbike and a Baggers machine in the same weekend is a help or a hindrance, he responded, “I definitely think it helps. Being able to know what the track is like right before. What an awesome weekend. What an awesome start to the year. It’s going to be a long season. I know both of these guys are coming. I’m pumped for these guys. I’m pumped for myself.”
Twins Cup: Vossberg Victorious In The Friendly Confines
In the Twins Cup Championship, a little home cooking paid off for the pride of De Pere, Wisconsin, Hank Vossberg, who finished out the weekend on his home track with a narrow, and very exciting, victory on Sunday.
Wisconsinite Hank Vossberg (31) won Twins Cup race two and has a trophy to show his classmates tomorrow for his last week of school before summer vacation. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The race started out with M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Bodie Paige getting an incredible jump off the start to put him at the front of the pack. Vossberg chased down Paige and overtook him after two laps, but then, Karns/TST Industries Racing’s Isaac Woodworth got around Vossberg on lap three.
Vossberg fought back and regained the lead, but then, it was Paige’s turn to lead as he overtook Vossberg.
On the penultimate lap of the seven-lap race, Vossberg put his Aprilia back in the lead and rode defensively, but he couldn’t keep Paige at bay. The Australian took the lead and, on the run up to the checkers, Vossberg slipstreamed past Paige to take the victory, Paige ended up second, and Woodworth completed the podium in third.
Vossberg, Paige, and Woodworth all finished within .165 of a second of each other.
“Bodie got another amazing start,” commented Vossberg. “I tried to just stay with him and see if we could break away. I was in the lead for a little bit and trying to put a heater in, but Bodie was ripping too. Same with Isaac. They were hounding me until the last lap. I knew I could draft Bodie to the line because I tested it out the lap before. Coming into the lead, I left the door open for him hoping he would take it, and then, I followed him right to the line and was able to get the win. I can’t give it up to the team enough for giving me such an amazing bike. And Tom at Containers 411 for being the local sponsor. Thank you so much, and everybody else.”
Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race.: Nobody But Noelle
Bryanna Everitt started from the pole position with a plan to repeat her flag-to-flag winning performance from Saturday’s race one. New Mexico rider Jasmine Noelle, however, had plans of her own. Getting the holeshot into turn one, Noelle took the lead with Everitt following close behind. Both riders raced in close formation, but on lap two, Everitt ran a little wide and slid off the track unhurt. That left Noelle uncontested at the front, and she held her lead all the way to the checkered flag to take her first win of the season. Brazilian rider Tati Paze, who also podiumed in Saturday’s race one, finished as runner-up, just .177 of a second behind Noelle. Third place went to Emily Dickson, who is from Canada. Dickson and Paze both had a good race and got to battle against each other for the majority of the five-lap event.
Jasmine Noelle (711) started strong and led every lap to take her first win of the season. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
“That was a good race,” Noelle said. “I’ve been working, and working, and working to try to keep up at the top of the pack and look for my opening. Today was my lucky day. I really hope Everitt is okay. She’s a worthy opponent. She’s a great human. I’m really proud of all these girls that I’m surrounded by. I couldn’t be happier to see my girls up here on the podium with me. I want to thank everybody. K-Tech Suspension, Parts Unlimited, Dymag Wheels. We’ve got an amazing setup and people. Thank you so much to Freddie Spencer and Scott Rybarik for all that you guys are doing to help us. Hello and much love to all my family back home. Special thanks to Roger. He’s the one that started my road racing journey a year ago. I’m very thankful.”
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Harrison Voight zeroing in on maiden Penrite ASBK title.
A masterful front-running performance by Harrison Voight at Morgan Park Raceway on Sunday, May 31 has placed the Queenslander in a strong position to win his first ever Penrite Australian Superbike Championship presented by Pirelli (ASBK).
After winning both SW-Motech Superbike races by comfortable margins on the McMartin Racing Ducati, he’s now 24pts (198 to 174) ahead of his teammate and defending champion Josh Waters heading into the final round at Queensland Raceway from June 26-28.
Waters is the only rider who can deny Voight crowning glory at Queensland Raceway – third-placed Cameron Dunker (Blue Marlin Pools East Racing Yamaha) is too far back to mount a late offensive – but it will take a herculean effort in the type of consummate form Voight is in.
“To win again means a lot, which is a big credit to everyone at McMartin Racing,” said Voight, who flew out of Australia just hours later to continue his European Moto2 commitments.
“Mike (Jones) kept me honest in race two. I knew he had the X (soft Pirelli tyre) on and he is so fast around here. I had to keep in front of him.”
Waters and a resurgent Mike Jones (Yamaha Racing Team) shared the second and third places at Morgan Park, while there was action aplenty in the Kawasaki Supersport/Supersport Next Gen, Race and Road Supersport 300, BLU CRU R3 Cup and Superbike Masters classes.
Round four of the Australian Superbike Championship was supported by the Southern Downs Regional Council.
Race one action with Harrison Voight (29) already dictating terms. Photo courtesy ASBK
SW-Motech Superbike
After wet conditions on Friday, Saturday became a pressure-cooker as teams scrambled to not only lock in a dry race setup but also find strong qualifying pace – extra vital at Morgan Park where passing opportunities are limited.
Voight ominously secured pole position, which was a portent of things to come. On Sunday, he took full advantage of his Saturday speed as he won both 16-lap SW-Motech Superbike races by over four seconds. He’s now won five of the nine races in a dominant 2026 campaign.
Waters (race one) and Jones (race two) tried valiantly to give the 20-year-old something to think about, but they were eventually worn down by his speed and efficiency.
Waters (2-3) and Jones (3-2) finished on the same points at Morgan Park, with the former cementing his hold on second position in the championship while Jones (129pts) moved up two spots to sixth behind Dunker (146pts), Cru Halliday (Stop and Seal Ducati, 135pts) and Glenn Allerton (Superbike Advocates Racing Ducati, 130pts).
Jack Favelle (Addicted to Track Yamaha, 4-5) and Dunker (5-4) were on the pace at Morgan Park – Dunker making passes galore, in particular – while Allerton and John Lytras (Caboolture Yamaha) shared the sixth places across two juicy mid-pack battles.
McMartin Racing also wrapped up the new Superbike teams’ championship in Queensland with a round to spare.
Olly Simpson (#45), Tom Edwards (#71) and Tom Toparis (hidden). Photo courtesy ASBK.
Kawasaki Supersport and Supersport Next Gen
It was a mixed Sunday for some of the top runners in the combined Kawasaki Supersport and Supersport Next Gen races.
Olly Simpson (DesmoSport Ducati) was a non-starter in race one after a spark plug lead malfunction on the warm-up lap, but his counter ‘argument’ was superb: an all-the-way victory in race two.
However, the damage is done as far as Simpson’s Next Gen championship aspirations are concerned, where consistent Kawasaki BCperformance duo Tom Edwards and Hayden Nelson – in the same vein as Voight and Waters in Superbike – will battle it out at Queensland Raceway for 2026 honours.
And the drama continued: Tom Toparis (Stop and Seal Ducati) crashed out of the race one lead, and Jake Farnsworth (Yamaha) retired with a mechanical problem as Valentino Knezovic (Addicted to Track Yamaha) took over the Supersport championship running.
After the full complement of riders finished race two, Edwards (1-2), Nelson (2-3) and Knezovic (3-6) had banked the most points in a dramatic day. It was Edwards’s first win at Morgan Park.
Edwards (188pts), Nelson (184pts) and Simpson (134pts) are the top three in Next Gen, and in Supersport it’s Knezovic (184pts) from Farnsworth (168pts) and Jordy Simpson (Yamaha, 136pts).
BCperformance also wrapped up the Next Gen teams’ title at Morgan Park.
Riley Nauta produced a Supersport 300 masterclass to move into the title lead. Photo courtesy ASBK
Race and Road Supersport 300/BLU CRU R3 Cup
Teen livewire Riley Nauta (Champions Ride Days Kawasaki) is the new leader in the Race and Road Supersport 300 championship thanks to peerless form – three wins from three – and a stroke of good fortune after main rival Tyler King (Kawasaki) crashed in race two.
Nauta successfully turned a 27pt deficit into a 4pt (198 to 194) lead over King, with Orlando Peovitis (Champions Ride Days Kawasaki, 174pts) and Tara Morrison (Kawasaki, 167pts) also well in the championship mix heading into the finale.
Nauta (1-1-1) was the only rider to feature on the podium in all three 10-lap races, while King (2-14-3), Matthew Ritter (Kawasaki, 3-DNF-4), Peovitis (6-2-2) and Morrison (5-3-9) were the others.
Ritter crashed at turn three in race two, with Phoenix O’Brien (Blue Marlin Pools East Racing Yamaha) also caught out as collateral damage. Ritter then started from the rear of the grid in race three, but carved his way back to fourth.
In the spectacular elbows-out BRU CLU R3 Cup battles, Jordy Simpson (race one) and Ritter (races two and three) nailed the wins, as Oscar Lewis (3-2-2) maintained his lead in the series. Lewis is on 116pts from Simpson (108pts), Ritter (101pts), Connor Lewis (95pts) and Seth Dellow (94pts).
Great to see the return of Superbiker Masters! (L to R) Jack Passfield, Ashley Woolford and Murray Clark. Photo courtesy ASBK.
Superbike Masters
The first Superbike Masters round of the 2026 ASBK season saw Ashley Woolford (Suzuki GSX-R-R750) fend off Jack Passfield (Yamaha FZR10140) in the first two races before Passfield turned the tables in the finale.
Murray Clark (Suzuki GSX-R1100, 4-3-3), Corey Glock (Honda RC30, 3-4-5) and Matthew Robins (GSX-R75) also produced solid outings.
Passfield leads the Period 6 Formula 1300 class, while Glock, John Burns (Kawasaki ZX-9R) and Woolford are the pacesetters in P6 Formula 750, P7 Production Superbike and P7 Superbike respectively.
The final round of the 2026 ASBK Championship will be held at Queensland Raceway from June 26-28. Click on the graphic below to purchase tickets.
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The three-day event combines thrilling on-track racing action with off-track entertainment, including an open paddock filled with custom bike displays, a free food truck festival and interactive activities for all ages.
Vintage Motorcycle Racing at Thunderbolt Raceway
Hosted by the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA), the event showcases some of the country’s most iconic vintage motorcycles competing on NJMP’s Thunderbolt Raceway.
Spectators can experience exciting road racing featuring riders of all skill levels aboard classic sport bikes, historic race machines, and fan-favorite vintage sidecar motorcycles.
Tickets for racing events are available at NJMP.com.
Free Music & Food Truck Festival — June 27 4pm – 10pm
NJMP’s 10th Annual TD Bank Food Truck Festival takes place Saturday, June 27 from 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM and features:
More than 20 food trucks
DJ Jhay C to provide music
Monster Truck Rides
Golf Simulator
Family-friendly vendors and activities
Admission to the TD Bank Food Truck Festival is free. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for maximum enjoyment.
Fun for the Entire Family
Guests looking to jump into the action themselves can enjoy NJMP’s outdoor go-karting facility with Arrive & Drive sessions on Tempest Raceway’s Sodi gas-powered karts.
Visitors can also relax throughout the weekend at the Finish Line Pub, featuring specialty drinks, great food, and outdoor games in the center of the facility.
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More from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing:
Aprilia Racing makes history in Mugello. One-two in the Home race: Marco Bezzecchi wins, Jorge Martin second.
Aprilia Racing finished out the weekend at the Mugello Circuit with a historic result. Marco Bezzecchi, starting from pole position, rode a smart and a strong race, executing the deciding overtake on the fourteenth lap which gave him is first victory in Mugello. This is the Italian rider’s tenth win in the top class and his fourth of the season – a result that makes 2026 his most victorious season since his MotoGP debut. Bezzecchi also took those ten wins in the top class on ten different circuits, which is an undertaking that has only ever been achieved before by Wayne Gardner, Freddie Spencer, and Casey Stoner. The Mugello triumph is also his twenty-fourth podium in the top-class.
Jorge Martín also had a top-level performance. After an outstanding start, the Spanish rider maintained a competitive pace throughout the race, finishing second and completing the Aprilia Racing one-two. This closes out a weekend for the Spanish rider where he was consistently in the top positions after his second-place finish in the sprint race.
Today’s victory represents another historic milestone for the manufacturer from Noale. This is Aprilia Racing’s first win in Mugello – the eleventh circuit on which the brand has taken a MotoGP win. It is also the thirteenth win in their top-class history and the seventh of the year – a new record for Aprilia Racing in a single MotoGP season. Mugello is also the fifth one-two finish for the factory riders in the top-class after Montmeló 2023, Goiânia 2026, Austin 2026, and Le Mans 2026. With this result, Aprilia Racing is now at 307 overall wins in FIM Grand Prix World Championship.
The result is completed by another two RS-GP26 machines in the top ten, thanks to Ai Ogura’s comeback ride to fourth place, and Raúl Fernández, who finished ninth. In addition to all this, Jorge set the speed record at 368.6 km/h in FP2, as well as by Marco in the sprint race, not to mention the new track lap record of 1:43.921, set by Marco Bezzecchi in Q2.
Home Hero, Marco Bezzecchi on the podium in Mugello. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Marco Bezzecchi: “The win in Mugello was fantastic – a dream that I’ve had since childhood. I used to always come here with my father, my mother, and my sisters to see MotoGP, and I dreamed of being there someday. Over time, that dream became a desire to win right here. Winning in Mugello was an indescribable emotion, as well as seeing all the fans and the team happy and emotiona”
Jorge Martin (89) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Aprilia
Jorge Martin: “I’m extremely happy for Aprilia and for Marco as well. Seeing all the fans below the podium was truly spectacular. I had a few difficulties in the race, but I still gave one hundred percent. The bike is working, the team is working extremely well, and the work method is the right one. It is a combination of all these factors which is allowing us to achieve such significant results.”
Massimo Rivola – CEO Aprilia Racing: “This is a weekend that we’ll remember for a long time. In our first GP partnered with Monster, Aprilia practically broke every record possible, thanks to our extraordinary riders, thanks to an extremely talented satellite team, thanks to a one-of-a-kind factory, and to a group filled with Italian pride. Setting all the records on a track like Mugello has a unique flavour. Both Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi will go down in Aprilia history for the record speed of 368.6 km/h. Both Marco’s pole position and race were particularly emotional, also thanks to the helmet dedicated to Alex Zanardi, an example of life and determination for everyone.”
More from a press release issued by Ducati Lenovo Team:
Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team on the Mugello podium in third place. Marc Márquez seventh at the flag.
The Ducati Lenovo Team stepped onto the podium at the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy with Francesco Bagnaia, who secured third place at the line at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello. Marc Márquez completed the race in seventh position, showing very encouraging signs aboard the Desmosedici GP after missing the previous two Sunday races.
Bagnaia got an excellent launch from the second row and took the race lead at the start of lap three. After leading the MotoGP field for more than half the race distance, Pecco suffered a drop in rear grip, but still managed to grit his teeth and successfully defend third place at the chequered flag. Márquez maintained fourth position at the start and skilfully fended off his rivals’ attacks until lap sixteen, eventually finishing seventh.
As the seventh Grand Prix of the season draws to a close, Francesco Bagnaia is seventh in the championship standings with 82 points. Marc Márquez is eighth, 11 points behind his teammate. The Ducati Lenovo Team is fourth in the teams’ standings (153 points), while Ducati sits second in the constructors’ championship (188 points).
The Ducati Lenovo Team will be back in action on Friday, June 5th, for the opening day of the Grand Prix of Hungary at Balaton Park.
Francesco Baganai on the podium in Mugello. Photo courtesy Ducati
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 3rd: “It was a very intense race. I gave it everything, as I should, and maybe a little more as well. This morning, we made a step forward with the start and improved an aspect of the electronics that helped me a lot. The goal from the beginning was to take the lead and manage the race, and I was able to do so for half the race. Then the rear grip started to fade and when Bezzecchi overtook me, I chose not to push too hard, and I believe it was the right decision. Despite the improvements, we still struggle with grip and tyre wear, especially mid-corner, but we need to keep working in this direction.”
Marc Márquez (93) on the grid in Mugello. Photo courtesy Ducati
Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 7th: “I’m very happy with how the weekend went. I managed to show my speed at times, but I knew that I would struggle a bit more over race distance. I was still able to battle for fourth place for most of the race and that’s a positive. I had a hard time in the right-handers and, towards the end, also with the changes of direction, but I think it’s normal as this is one of the most demanding tracks on the calendar. I tried to use all the tricks up my sleeve, but the others were simply quicker. I’m happy because this is a very important first step in my recovery and we’ll see how much we can improve in the upcoming races.”
More from a press release issued by KTM:
Top six as Acosta brings the heat to the Italian MotoGP.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing left the fast and busy climes of the Mugello circuit with a best result of 6th position today. Pedro Acosta’s battling efforts were rewarded with 10 points for the seventh round of the 2026 world championship and the first of four Grands Prix in five weeks.
Highlights and key moments from race day at Mugello:
Pedro Acosta fights long and hard for the top five and defeats world champion Marc Marquez for P6 at Mugello
The Spaniard maintains his top four ranking in the championship standings with his sixth top ten result of the season
Brad Binder takes points with P11 after starting from 14th on the grid and acing his own on-track scrap
Maverick Viñales makes further steps in his shoulder rehab by completing the full race distance and classifies P17 as Red Bull KTM Tech3 teammate Enea Bastianini crashes out
First Moto3™ victory for Brian Uriarte as Alvaro Carpe also finishes on the podium for a Red Bull KTM Ajo 1-2 in Mugello
Mugello cooked in more high temperatures as the current European heatwave created stuffy, breezy and demanding race conditions for the 5.2km, 15-corner Mugello layout, surrounded by a record 178,700 event attendance. Pedro Acosta, Enea Bastianini, Brad Binder and Maverick Viñales rolled their KTM RC16s into 10th, 11th, 14th and 19th positions on the starting grid for the 23-laps.
Acosta and Bastianini – the latter pushing for the best possible speed at his home Grand Prix – made some bright early moves inside the top ten as the field set their rhythm to preserve optimum tire performance. Binder also tried to gain ground from the off.
Pedro engaged in a series of moves and counter-overtakes with Marc Marquez and two other riders for the top five. His punches provided some of the action highlights of the Grand Prix. He buzzed past the flag with P6 and was just 7.4 seconds from the winner.
Binder gained and then faced an onslaught of attention from three riders behind him as the quartet circulated closely for P10 in the final laps. Brad strived to bank the highest amount of points and finished 11th. Enea had a view of the top eight before he fell in Turn 10 with 12 laps to go and Viñales kept consistent with his lap-times to record P17.
Acosta leads the way in terms of championship rankings by sitting in 4th place. He is followed by Binder and Bastianini in P12 and P13. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are lodged into 5th spot from the 11 in the paddock. MotoGP now moves east to the Balaton Park circuit for the Grand Prix of Hungary.
Pedro Acosta (37) in Mugello. Photo courtesy KTM
Pedro Acosta, 6th and 4th in the championship:“I hope the fans enjoyed that one. It was good from the inside also; some nice passes. I’m satisfied. Today we knew what we were missing and now it is time to check the data again and work out why. It is always nice to battle with Marc! I was trying to understand what he was doing different to me and his lines. I recovered and could pass him but then I was struggling a bit in another area of the track. Overall, everything went well.”
Brad Binder (33) in Mugello. Photo courtesy KTM
Brad Binder, 11th and 12 in the championship: “Two 11th positions to write-off the weekend and far from what I was expecting. We had some highs and lows here but generally we missed some pace. I was not able to roll enough, especially through sector three and onto the main straight. It was difficult to find what we missed to go with the group in front of me. We were stuck a bit in No Man’s Land. We need to find some speed soon.”
Aki Ajo, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: “Today was finally positive after some challenging days in Mugello. Unfortunately our performance here was not what we expected. On the positive side I think Pedro had one of the best races of his MotoGP career and fought all the way; it was incredible. We will analyze and regroup in these few days before Hungary and I think we will be back to more competitiveness at Balaton Park.”
More from a press release issued by VR46 Team:
Di Giannantonio fifth in the Italian GP and confirms the Top3 in the Championship. The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team secures the Top5 with Fabio Di Giannantonio, who is fifth in Sunday’s race at Mugello and he’s third in the World Championship. Franco Morbidelli is fourteenth.
The Italian GP ended on a positive note for the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, which got a fifth place with Fabio Di Giannantonio in Sunday’s race. On home soil, the rider from Rome had a great come back, confirming his Top3 in the World Standing. Franco Morbidelli crossed the finish line in fourteenth place.
A difficult start from the second row affected Di Giannantonio’s race, and he was eleventh in the opening lap. Fabio showed a great pace throughout the race, setting a come back which allowed him to gain positions lap by lap. The rider from Rome has a key role in the race, and he crossed the finish line in fifth place. With his Top5 at Mugello, Di Giannantonio confirmed his third place in the World Standing with 134 points.
Difficult Sunday for Morbidelli, who was far behind in the opening laps after a tough start. Franco showed a great determination, trying to bounce back and showing the consistency of his work and the steps forward. The Italian Brazilian crossed the finish line in fourteenth place and gained a position in the World Standing: he now sits in fourteenth with 38 points.
After an Italian GP that set a new attendance record – 178.723 spectators – the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racin Team is back on track in few days for the Hungarian GP, which will take place at Balaton Park Circuit from 5th to 7th June.
Fabio Di Giannantonio (49) in Mugello. Photo courtesy VR46 Team
FABIO DI GIANNANTONIO: “Unfortunately, my race was hard right from the start, I was packed in the group and I had to close the gas. But we had to believe it, we had a strong pace, especially in the second half of the race. Weh ad a great race, we must be happy. It’s always satisfying and fun to overtake many riders. Obviously, I wanted something more here at Mugello, it was my home race. I tried to do my maximum, I would have loved to be on the podium, but it was a great weekend overall, we must be happy!”
Franco Morbidelli (21) on the grid in Mugello. Photo courtesy VR46 Team
FRANCO MORBIDELLI: “I was expecting a race like this. On Friday we were strong, then we couldn’t improve even more. But the weekend was not bad overall. We must keep all the positives: we started well, we were directly on Q2, it means we are there. About the negatives, we’re working and we will overcome them. But it was a great weekend overall, especially for the atmosphere, here at Mugello is always amazing. I felt the energy of the Italian fans, this year more than ever!”
PABLO NIETO: “I think we always have to look the positives and one of these is the fact that Diggia is in great shape. We must keep working in this direction, because we saw that he has been very competitive during all the weekend. It’s a pity for that little mistake in Qualifying, starting behind in this MotoGP is the 70% of the weekend. But we are happy because yesterday’s Sprint was amazing with the third place. In today’s race we struggled at the start, but Diggia bounced back. It’s always a bit bittersweet because we had the pace to fight for the podium, but we are happy with the weekend overall. With Franco we struggled more, we are working on giving him the confidence back. But we are seeing the steps forward, and that means we’re going in the right direction to come back stronger.”
More from a press release issued by Gresini Team:
RACEDAY
FERMIN ALDEGUER 8º
MICHELE PIRRO 19º
GENERAL STANDINGS
ALEX MARQUEZ 9º (67 points)
FERMIN ALDEGUER 10º (59 points)
Fermin Aldeguer (54) and Ai Ogura (79) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Gresini
FERMIN ALDEGUER #54: “It was a positive weekend. At the beginning of the race today, we were really fast and able to stay with Marc and Pedro’s group. From that battle onwards, I started having some issues with the front tyre. The bike became more difficult to turn, and I had to rely heavily on the rear tyre to make it corner, which caused us to struggle. Physically, we’re feeling good, although I have to say this race was an important test from that point of view. We need to learn how to manage the front tyre better. Without that issue, we could have fought for a stronger result.”
Michele Pirro in Mugello. Photo courtesy Gresini
MICHELE PIRRO #51: “It was an emotional weekend. Racing in Italy with Team Gresini is not something that happens every day, and experiencing these feelings again 14 years later was truly special. I would like to thank Nadia for the opportunity and the entire team for the great work they did. Yesterday’s crash affected me a little in terms of confidence and also mentally—I honestly didn’t want to make any more mistakes. Today the bike was perfect, with excellent balance, and I really enjoyed the race. Perhaps with a slightly better start we could have finished a bit further up the order; our pace was not far off that of the three or four riders ahead of us.”
More from a press release issued by Pro Honda LCR:
Pro Honda LCR rider Diogo Moreira finished 10th on Sunday at Mugello Circuit.
Starting from 8th on the grid, Moreira made a determined start, aiming to secure a strong points finish.
The Brazilian rider struggled with tyre wear throughout the race but managed it intelligently, adopting a smart strategy to maintain the highest possible level of performance until the chequered flag.
In the end, he crossed the line in 10th place after several battles on track, securing his best Sunday result so far.
Diogo Moreira (10) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Honda LCR
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Diogo Moreira 10th: “I had fun today, but it was challenging to manage everything perfectly and maintain a good pace until the end. I did my best, learned a lot from riding behind strong rivals and battling with them, and we secured a top-10 finish in Sunday’s race, which is important. We’re working really well, and we need to keep going in this direction.”
More from a press release issued by Honda HRC:
Points for Mir and double-recovering Marini in Mugello.
Spirited rides from Joan Mir and Luca Marini saw them take the fight to the top ten, offering points and positive data after a tough weekend for Honda HRC Castrol.
A record-breaking crowd flocked to Mugello for a hotly anticipated Italian Grand Prix, the Honda HRC Castrol team expecting a hard race in the hot conditions. Engineers from Honda HRC had continued to work busily through the night to find improvements for both Joan Mir and Luca Marini, morning Warm Up giving the pair an opportunity to assess the changes.
From 15th on the grid, Joan Mir maintained his position in the melee of the opening laps, battling early on with his teammate and several of the Yamaha riders. Finding some clean air and space on track, the #36 settled into his race rhythm and was able to make steady progress towards Moreira and Binder battling for the top ten. A three-way battle for top Honda honours erupted between Mir, Marini and Moreira with the LCR rider grabbing an advantage right at the end of the race. Ending in 12th, Mir leaves Mugello with another race finish and a wealth of data heading to Hungary.
A rocket ship start saw Luca Marini gain seven positions from 19th on the grid over the course of just a single lap as he immediately set his sights on the top ten. Unfortunately, he would be sent wide just a few laps later by Raul Fernandez, running into the gravel at Turn 10 and having to restart his comeback again. Head down, the #10 joined his teammate and Diogo Moreira in battling for top Honda honours but would ultimately have to settle for 13th as his charges through the field took the best of his tyre life.
The dash to Hungary starts straight away for Honda HRC Castrol and the rest of the MotoGP World Championship, another race weekend right around the corner.
Joan Mir (36) and Luca Marini (10) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Honda HRC
Joan Mir:“We’ve had a tough weekend, so we can take some positives from the end of today. I kept my cool at the start and worked on settling into my own pace, avoiding any crazy risks. Step by step I was able to move forward and close in on the top ten which I knew was our maximum given the overall feeling of the weekend. Like this I reached the group battling for the top ten and started battling with them, but I didn’t quite have enough tyre left under me to take the maximum from this battle. Diogo and I had a good battle, and I am happy to bring the bike home.”
Luca Marini: “An amazing start and first few corners this race meant I was able to gain a lot of positions and I was feeling really comfortable on the bike, my position on track, everything because it wasn’t easy. On lap four or so I got sent into the gravel by Fernandez and I had to do everything again, pushing a lot to catch Mir and Moreira. When I arrived to them the front right of the tyre was finished and no matter what I tried I couldn’t do more. It’s a pity because before the incident I was in a good position, this is racing and the positive is that we were able to recover twice. We try again in Hungary.”
More from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
Tough Home Race for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP as Quartararo Enters Hard Battles and Rins Crashes Out.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo wrapped up a physically demanding 23-lap Brembo Grand Prix of Italy Race in P18. Álex Rins suffered a luckless crash in Turn 1 on lap 11. Though unhurt, it ended his challenge prematurely.
The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team had been looking forward to their home race, the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy, but it came with its trials. Fabio Quartararo wrapped up the physically demanding 23-lap contest in P18. Álex Rins was riding in P15 when a crash in Turn 1 on lap 11 ended his quest for points.
Quartararo commenced from P17 and held the same position after some battles in the opening stages. As Rins and Enea Bastianini crashed ahead of him, he temporarily moved into the points. Quartararo overtook Jack Miller but was in turn overtaken by Franco Morbidelli, which kept him in P15. A late battle with Toprak Razgatlıoğlu with four laps to go and with Miller and Maverick Viñales on the last lap had El Diablo take the chequered flag in P18, 34.335s from first.
Starting from P12, Rins climbed as high as P10 in the opening laps but then lost ground and fell back to P14. A battle with Luca Marini and Joan Mir resulted in the number 42 rider yielding a place. He was keen to retaliate but a crash in Turn 1 on lap 11 ended his race prematurely.
After today’s Race results Quartararo holds 15th place in the championship standings with 37 points and Rins stays in 19th with 9 points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP are in 9th position in the team classifications with 46 points, and Yamaha is 5th in the constructor rankings with 41 points.
The team will be back in action at the Balaton Park circuit next weekend for the Grand Prix of Hungary, held from 5-7 June.
Fabio Quartararo (20) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Yamaha
Fabio Quartararo:“It was a really difficult weekend in general. I felt that I could push a bit in the first laps but then the feeling got worse in some corners. To avoid crashing, I decided to slow down a bit and reduce the risks I was taking. It was a tough weekend, but I am hopeful that the good feeling with the bike will return at other circuits so we can have a more fun GP.”
Alex Rins (42) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Yamaha
Alex Rins:“I lost the front. I mean, I went into the box to analyse what happened, but it’s difficult to understand the reason for a crash in five minutes. I didn’t feel like I did anything different from the laps before and, honestly, I’m a bit disappointed to finish the weekend like this. This weekend was not bad for me: I was riding in a good way. Today, I was struggling a bit more with turning, but the setting was the same as yesterday, so the only things that were different were the tyre and the temperature.”
Massimo Meregalli – Team Director:“It was a challenging Grand Prix for us. Starting further back on the grid meant it was always going to be a tough race for Fabio – and indeed it was, as it was a weekend in which he never felt fully comfortable with the bike. Álex unfortunately saw his race end early. It’s a shame, but the main thing is that he is unhurt, especially considering the high speeds at which the riders approach Turn 1. Despite the negative results, we know that these challenging GPs are valuable as they are the best for learning and development: these negative weekends can turn into a positive on the long term. We now turn our attention to Hungary, where we aim to refocus and come back stronger.”
More from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Miller claims a point as Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP battles strongly at Mugello.
What was expected to be one of the most challenging races of the season turned into a solid Sunday for Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP, with Jack Miller scoring a point in 15th place and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu narrowly missing out after a strong race performance.
Heading into Mugello, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP knew the Italian Grand Prix would be a demanding challenge. The characteristics of the circuit suggested that the full race distance could expose even further the areas where the Yamaha YZR-M1 is still developing. Instead, Sunday’s Grand Prix delivered a more encouraging outcome, with both Jack Miller and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu able to remain competitive within their group from start to finish.
Over the course of the 23-lap race, both riders showed consistent pace and were able to fight directly with several rivals around them. Among the highlights was a sequence in which both Miller and Razgatlıoğlu overtook Fabio Quartararo, one after the other, a move that underlined their confidence and determination in race conditions.
Perhaps most encouraging was the fact that both riders completed the race with a proportionally smaller gap to the winner than in Saturday’s Sprint, despite the Grand Prix being run over nearly twice the distance. It was a further indication that the package continues to evolve and that the progress seen in recent rounds is translating into stronger race performances.
Razgatlıoğlu crossed the finish line ahead of Miller, but a post-race penalty for exceeding track limits and gaining an advantage dropped the Turkish rider one position in the final classification. As a result, Miller was promoted to 15th and collected the final championship point, while Razgatlıoğlu was classified 16th. Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP now heads to the Balaton Park Circuit in Hungary aiming to build on the encouraging signs shown throughout the Mugello weekend.
Gino borsoi – Team Director:“We knew from the beginning that Mugello would not be an easy weekend for us, but I think we defended ourselves well in the race. The final result is obviously not the one the team is aiming for, but we continue to make small steps forward. Both riders fought hard to bring home points, and the fact that we are now consistently battling around the points-paying positions is already a significant improvement compared to the start of the season. Our target now is to keep reducing the gap to the top ten little by little. We have started to follow the right path, and the important thing is to continue building on the progress we have shown in recent races.”
Jack Miller (43) and Fabio Quartararo (20) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha
Jack Miller:“Overall, I‘m happy with the weekend. It was another weekend of progression and we continue to understand both the strengths and the limitations of our package. We were right there with the other Yamahas throughout the race, and unfortunately Toprak lost a position on the final lap because of the track limits penalty, but that‘s part of racing. The reality is that when you‘re fighting in a group like that, even a couple of tenths can make a huge difference, especially here at Mugello. If you can‘t close the gap before the final corner, the long straight makes it very difficult to defend or attack. I had to be very patient with the bike today, particularly on corner exit. At times that left me a little vulnerable in the battles around me, but we managed to stay in the fight and recover positions when opportunities came. We continue to work hard and we tried some new things this weekend. The important thing is that we keep moving forward, gathering information and making progress. We know where we need to improve and we‘re all pushing in the same direction.”
Toprak Razgatlioglu (07) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha
Toprak Razgatlioglu:“The final position is not the most important thing for me today. Of course, without the penalty I would have finished 15th and scored a point, but what matters most is the progress we made during the weekend. This morning we changed something on the bike and immediately I felt much better. The bike was stopping better, I could carry more corner speed and, most importantly, I finally had the engine braking feeling I had been missing. That made a big difference and allowed me to ride more naturally. In the race I was able to stay with the group and my pace was much closer to the other Yamaha riders than it had been on Friday. I could close the gap in the corners, but it was still very difficult to overtake because we were losing time on the straights and on corner exit. I also lost some time during the race with an issue related to the start device, and later I spent several laps battling with Fabio Quartararo. Those fights cost me a bit of rear tyre performance for the final laps, but overall I am happy because we made a clear step forward. The most positive thing is that we finally understood something important about the bike. My crew chief and the team worked very well, and I think we found a direction that can help us continue improving in the next races.”
More from a press release issued by Tech3:
Viñales just shy of the points at red-hot Mugello.
Maverick Viñales passed through one of the most physically demanding challenges of the season by finishing the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday in 17th, after team-mate Enea Bastianini crashed out of tenth.
As 88,625 spectators watched on in sizzling ambient temperatures of 28 degrees, Viñales got a decent launch off the line from 19th and maintained his position around the first lap.
Keen to manage front tyre pressure and temperature in the pack, ‘Top Gun’ was quickly involved in an exciting six-rider fight for 15th place with Alex Rins, Jack Miller, Fabio Quartararo, Franco Morbidelli and Toprak Razgatlioglu – all covered by a matter of seconds.
As this was just the Viñales’ second full-distance race since corrective surgery on his left shoulder in March, this was always going to be a battle of endurance. The Spaniard managed to maintain a strong pace across the 23 laps as the muscles around his shoulder continue to gain strength. Come the chequered flag, the 31-year-old had gained two places for 17th and was just 0.4s back of a point-scoring position – further signs of the physical progress made over recent weeks.
Much like Saturday’s Sprint, Bastianini enjoyed a fantastic jump from eleventh on the grid as he gained three spots to sit eighth at the close of the first lap. The number 23 rider attempted to hold on to the bike ahead but began to struggle with the front of his KTM RC16 in the blistering afternoon temperatures.
Despite experiencing some instability before braking at the end of the front straight, Bastianini continued to push to maintain position, but his home race came to an unfortunate end on the twelfth lap when he crashed at Turn 10.
Both riders have just a few days to catch their breath as next up for Red Bull KTM Tech3 is the Grand Prix of Hungary at the Balaton Park Circuit next weekend (5-7 June).
Maverick Viñales (12) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Tech3.
Maverick Viñales: “Today the objective was to finish the race. After lap four I needed to slow down a little bit – otherwise, I wouldn’t have made it to the end. I couldn’t brake the way I normally do to really put the bike in the correct position in the middle of the corner. So, I had a lot of understeer because I couldn’t force the front. Apart from that, it was good, and the bike was working well. There were a few riders in front of me and, if I had more strength, I’m sure I could have taken some of those places at the end. It was a weekend when I finished all the sessions and the two races which is good training for me. Now we’ll move on to Balaton and try to get closer to the front.”
Enea Bastianini (23) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Tech3
Enea Bastianini: “I was very ambitious in this race because my pace was good on Friday. I felt more confident with the medium rear tyre than the soft we used in the Sprint. The limit was the front tyre and after three laps we started to have a lot of movement. Also, on the straight I had some movement just before getting on the brakes. This was physically quite tough. The crash was in the same corner as yesterday, but it was a different crash. Yesterday it was on braking but today I fell when I released the brakes and was trying to get on the throttle. It’s a shame but I know Balaton Park will be a better track for us. Let’s try and find something so I feel better over the longer distance.”
Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager: “It was a challenging weekend for the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team, as this circuit puts a lot of demand on the front end – an area where we’re still working to improve. Both riders struggled to find the right setup and consistent pace. Enea made a strong start from P11 and was fighting inside the top ten before another crash, which shows the potential is there. Maverick faced similar issues and, on such a physically demanding track, it was difficult for him to compensate. Now the focus shifts quickly to Hungary, where we expect the package to suit the track better and aim to come back stronger.”
More from a press release issued by Castrol Honda LCR:
Castrol Honda LCR replacement rider Cal Crutchlow was unable to finish Sunday’s race at Mugello Circuit.
Starting from 22nd on the grid, Cal made a strong start and worked to maintain a consistent pace throughout the early stages of the race.
During the morning warm-up session, the British rider experienced pain in his left shoulder. Further examination revealed a muscle tear near his left scapula.
The race proved especially challenging for Cal, as he had to manage that situation while competing on one of the most physically demanding circuits on the MotoGP calendar.
Despite his efforts to push through the discomfort, Crutchlow was ultimately unable to reach the finish.
Cal Crutchlow (35) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Honda LCR.
Cal Crutchlow DNF:“I knew the race was going to be challenging after not feeling at my best this morning. I tried to maintain a consistent pace and make it to the finish, but it was really difficult. Overall, the weekend was positive, we achieved what we needed to do, I enjoyed being back on the bike, and I felt at home with the LCR family.”
More from a press release issued by ELF Marc VDS Racing Team:
Öncü digs deep for brilliant top ten comeback at Mugello. Deniz Öncü showed his class at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday by gaining twelve places to finish 10th after a tough first lap while Aron Canet crashed out at Turn 7.
Saturday’s perfect conditions remained at the fabulous Italian venue on race day with the ambient temperatures hitting 27 degrees before the Moto2 race.
The seventh race of the 2026 season kicked off at 12:15 local time and was held over 19 laps.
A total of 88,625 spectators attended race day at the Italian Grand Prix with the hills around the track packed to capacity.
Aron Canet (44) in Mugello. Photo courtesy ELF Marc VDS
Starting 23rd on the grid, Aron was keen to get away to a great start and made up some positions through the first corner.
However, Aron had a crash at the downhill left hander at Turn 7 on the first lap. Thankfully he was physically okay despite the fast fall through the gravel.
As a result, Aron drops to 17th in the championship standings with 13.5 points
Aron Canet: “A tough end to a tough weekend! Honestly, we never felt comfortable here at Mugello from Friday. I struggled a bit with front end feel and stopping the bike. When you aren’t comfortable in those areas, a track like Mugello is really difficult. We made some changes to the setting for today and I was confident we could have made some progress. But then I got tangled up with some other riders and crashed out at Turn 7. I want to say sorry to Xabi Zurutuza, because he fell as well and it wasn’t his fault. We’ll regroup before Hungary. I’m know better times aren’t far away.”
Deniz Oncu (53) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Marc VDS
Launching from 17th on the grid, Deniz picked off some places heading into the first turn. But entering Turn 4, he was caught between two riders and had to run off track. He rejoined in 22nd.
But the Turkish rider resolved to not give up. He started recovering places, and showed an excellent rhythm as he recovered to 10th at the chequered flag.
This result lifts Deniz into 16th in the championship standings with 15.5 points
Deniz Oncu:“We’ve finished the weekend here in Mugello. I’d say it was a positive weekend overall. I think everyone can see from today that the spirit is there, the progress is there. We are improving ourselves every day of each weekend. About the race, everything went well until Turn 4. I passed a few riders but unfortunately going into Turn 4 I got sandwiched between two other riders and couldn’t stop. So, I went off track and lost a lot of positions. I don’t know how many places I lost but after that I just got my head down and fought back. I tried to recover as many places as possible and ended up with a top ten. We need to keep this positivity, keep getting points and I’m sure even better results will come!”
Chris Clark pulls off unbelievable overtakes in Spain – unlucky to miss the podium twice.
Chris Clark secured his first double finish of the 2026 Yamaha R3 BLU CRU championship, battling for the podium in both races at Motorland Aragon in Spain this past weekend.
Third in practice on Friday morning, Chris was held up in Superpole on several occasions which compromised his starting position for Saturday’s opening nine lap race.
Despite his grid slot Chris once again showed why he is one of the title favourites – he was leading within a few laps. Sadly however, such is the nature of racing within the series Chris was unlucky on the final lap after several riders slowed the pace causing him to get shuffled back into the pack. He crossed the line in a multi rider photo finish, classified seventh.
It was a similar story on Sunday. Chris took eighth at the flag to move well inside the top ten in the overall standings as the series heads to the UK and the iconic Donington Park circuit in July.
Chris Clark:“It was a really good race on Saturday. I made my way forward quite quickly in the opening couple of laps, but I made a mistake and lost a bunch of positions. That made me angry and fought my way back into the lead within a lap. The rest of the race was all about getting into the right position as I knew the last lap slipstream would play a part – it’s so unpredictable. I ended up finishing sixth but there was a red flag which meant the results went back to the last timing sector, so I was classified P7. Race two was also pretty good and I scored solid points in P8 which is good for the championship. I was soon in the top ten and was ready to fight for the lead. I passed eight riders in one got to move from ninth to first into turn one which was insane. The bike was overheating and I was struggling a bit. Nevertheless, I fought hard and I am going to take what I have learned here to Donington Park and push for the podium there!”
American Julian Correa (40) at
MotorLand Aragon in World Sportbike Championship. Photo courtesy Michael Correa.
Alcaniz, Spain — American motorcycle racing standout Julian “Juju” Correa continues to rewrite the history books, securing a hard-fought 10th-place finish this past weekend at MotorLand Aragon. Competing in Round 6 of the inaugural 2026 FIM Sportbike World Championship (WorldSPB), the 17-year-old from Jupiter, Florida, demonstrated blistering pace and elite racecraft against the world’s best on the highly technical Spanish circuit.
Riding the #40 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R for Pons Motorsport Italika Racing, Correa entered the weekend riding a wave of momentum after becoming the first American to score points in the newly formed WorldSPB class two weeks prior at Autodrom Most.
Weekend Highlights: MotorLand Aragon
• The Challenge: High track temperatures and fierce midfield battles tested the entire grid, demanding precise tire management and flawless execution.
• The Breakthrough: After making vital setup adjustments with his Pons Motorsport crew, Correa mounted a brilliant charge in Sunday’s Race 2.
• The Result: Navigating a deeply talented pack, Correa crossed the finish line in 10th place (22’09.924), o_icially securing his first career top-10 finish on the global WorldSPB stage.
This performance further cements Correa’s reputation as a pioneer for U.S. racing. As the sole American rider in the 2026 WorldSPB grid, his smooth transition from the British Talent Cup to the World Championship paddock has been a resounding success.
“We’ve been working tirelessly to find the perfect feeling with the bike, and everything started to click this weekend in Aragon,” said Julian. “To back up our first points in the Czech Republic with a top-10 finish in Spain shows the progress we are making. The Pons Motorsport Italika Racing team gave me a great bike, and we are only going to keep pushing forward from here.”
With the European leg of the championship in full swing, Correa’s consistent improvement and relentless grit mark him as a rising global contender. He and the team now return to the workshop to analyze the data from Aragon as they prepare for the next round of the 2026 WorldSPB season which is the Misano World Circuit June 12 – 14.
About Julian Correa:
Julian “Juju” Correa is a premier 17-year-old American motorcycle road racer from Jupiter, Florida. Competing on the global stage, Correa has established himself as one of the brightest young prospects in motorsport, pioneering a path for U.S. athletes in international championships. In 2026, he stepped up to the inaugural FIM Sportbike World Championship (WorldSPB) aboard a Kawasaki ZX-6R with Pons Motorsport Italika Racing.
Retro-inspired model draws design inspiration from the legendary 1979 CB750F AMA Superbike racer
Announcement also includes CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP and CBR1000RR
2026 Honda CB1000F. Photo courtesy Honda.
American Honda today announced the 2026 CB1000F, a retro-styled four-cylinder motorcycle that channels the spirit of the iconic 1979 CB750F made famous by Freddie Spencer in AMA Superbike competition. With clean lines, evocative graphics and a broad performance envelope built on the CB1000 Hornet SP platform, the CB1000F delivers the timeless appeal of an air-cooled-era standard with the capability and refinement riders expect from a modern Honda.
“The CB1000F is a tribute to one of the most iconic eras in Honda motorcycling,” said Colin Miller, Manager of Experiential Marketing at American Honda. “From the silhouette to the graphics, every detail is designed to evoke the look and feel of the classic CB750F—but with the performance, comfort and reliability of a thoroughly modern machine. It’s a bike that rewards the rider on every level, whether commuting through the city or chasing a great road on a Sunday morning.”
Also included in today’s announcement are the returning 2027 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP and CBR1000RR, continuing Honda’s commitment to high-performance supersport motorcycles.
2026 Honda CB1000F. Photo courtesy Honda.
2026 CB1000F
Honda continues the CB legacy with the CB1000F, a modern interpretation of some of the brand’s most iconic performance machines, with clean lines and striking graphics inspired by the early 1980s. Drawing inspiration from the CB750F and CB900F models Freddie Spencer campaigned in Honda’s early days of AMA Superbike competition, the CB1000F incorporates the pure fun of riding into an evocative, retro-cool four-cylinder package. Beneath its timeless styling, the CB1000F benefits from the modern performance foundation of the CB1000 Hornet SP, pairing premium equipment and a broad performance envelope to deliver an engaging riding experience suited for everything from urban commuting to weekend rides on open roads.
The ultimate expression of Honda’s technical knowhow in production-bike form, Honda’s CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP traces its heritage from the brand’s legendary early sport bike lineage into the MotoGP era. This premium model carries the full capability of Honda’s unmatched racing experience in every component, leveraging exotic materials, cutting-edge technology and championship-level engineering to an unmatched level. Whether navigating a canyon road or hunting a lap record, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP delivers the full force of Honda’s racing ambition—refined, focused and ready.
The CBR1000RR is the embodiment of Honda’s “Total Control” philosophy—a machine that channels more than three decades of racing development into a supersport package that rewards riders of every level with an exhilarating, confidence-inspiring experience. Every element, from the sophisticated engine to the precisely tuned chassis, reflects a pursuit of the ideal balance between light weight, nimble handling and responsive power delivery. The result is a motorcycle that feels equally at home carving canyon roads and participating in track days, making the connection between rider and machine feel instinctive, immediate and deeply rewarding.
Sean Dylan Kelly leads the Superbike class in race two through a turn at Road America. Photo credit: Brian J. Nelson
From a press release issued by OrangeCat Racing:
OrangeCat Racing’s Kelly Takes Superbike Championship Points Lead after Top Podium Finish; Two Top Tens for Uribe. Sean Dylan Kelly had a weekend to remember at Road America, earning his second career MotoAmerica Superbike victory to take the top spot in the Superbike Championship rankings.
OrangeCat Racing’s Sean Dylan Kelly had the best weekend of his MotoAmerica Superbike career as he turned an ultra-close second-place finish in Saturday’s race one into a second career Superbike victory in Sunday’s race two at Road America. Kelly’s 2-1 tally puts him, and his BMW M 1000 RR, atop the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship after three of nine rounds.
Kelly’s teammate Jayson Uribe battled from start to finish across seventh through ninth positions in both races, eventually ending with a consistent weekend: he left with two eighth-place finishes in both races in Wisconsin.
Kelly was fast from the get-go on the ultra-fast four-mile Road America circuit, ending FP1 and the first timed practice session on Friday in second before slipping to fourth in the 15-minute qualifying session Saturday. Uribe would start both races from row three after qualifying ninth.
Saturday’s race one featured a six-rider battle at the front with Kelly in the lead when it was interrupted by a red flag after a crash from defending class champion Cameron Beaubier. The race restarted as a five-lap dash with Kelly in pole position.
Kelly battled to the bitter end on Saturday for those five laps, coming up just .099 of a second from victory. Still, the second-place finish was the Floridian’s fourth podium finish of the season. Uribe was a fighting eighth.
Kelly started race two on Sunday in third, but wasted little time in moving to second in the five-rider battle for the lead. On the fourth of the 12-lap race, Kelly took over at the front, and he would lead the remaining eight laps despite unrelenting pressure, taking victory by .381 of a second.
Uribe showed consistent improvement over the course of the weekend as his best lap on Sunday was nearly two seconds faster than his Friday best. Uribe finished in eighth again, well clear of ninth place. Overall, the Californian had a solid bounce-back after a string of bad luck at Barber.
With his victory in race two, Kelly took over the Superbike Championship points lead by a single point, 106-105, with the series returning to action at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington, June 26-28.
Jeff Connors – Team Principal: “We’re leaving Road America with a lot of positives. SDK put together two excellent rides, finishing second in race one after an incredible battle with Cam Petersen and taking the win in race two. Those results reflect the hard work of everyone on the team. Jayson Uribe finished eighth in both races; he continued to gather valuable points and data throughout the weekend. We’re focused on building on this success and staying in the fight as the season continues.”
Jayson Uribe #36 battles with Richie Escalante #54 and Hayden Gillim #69. Photo credit: Brian J. Nelson
Jayson Uribe – No. 36: “What a weekend! Going from a Friday full of mechanical trouble to a Saturday qualifying that was shortened by red flags, it’s been difficult to predict how the sessions were going to go. We got P8 in both races, which I think is a decent step in the right direction. We fought for the top six in both races, with race two being much more intense than race one. We made some positive changes to the bike and unlocked new potential that I think we’ve been missing. I couldn’t be here without the support of the entire OrangeCat Racing family – everyone put in the work when times were hard and gave me a package to fight with. I’m confident moving into the next race weekend that we’ll be up in the fight once more.”
Sean Dylan Kelly celebrates his win in Superbike race two. Photo credit: Brian J. Nelson
Sean Dylan Kelly – No. 40: “What an incredible weekend. I felt competitive since the start and felt better every time out. Qualifying wasn’t the smoothest, but we were still in a good place to fight upfront in the races. Race one on Saturday was an amazing battle, and I really enjoyed being able to make that many passes on the superbike – we just fell short on the last lap fighting for the win.
Sunday’s race two was a smooth start. I got into the lead about halfway through the race and focused hard on not making mistakes. So pumped on our first win of the season! We’re also now leading the championship. So thankful to have the team I have behind me to make this all possible. Now it’s time to keep focused and keep this momentum going into The Ridge.”
For full results of the third round of the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, click Saturday (race one) and Sunday (race two).
The fourth round of the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship will be held at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington, June 26-28.
More from a press release issued by Suzuki:
Victory for Bodie Paige and M4 Ecstar Suzuki in Wisconsin.
Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer repeatedly fought their way into podium contention at this weekend’s MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship round, ultimately coming away with a victory and a pair of runner-up photo finishes at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
Race Highlights:
M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
Twins Cup
Bodie Paige returned to action in furious form with two impressive races.
Matthew Chapin nailed down a pair of hard-fought top fives.
Supersport
Tyler Scott established a new lap record and finished on the box at Road America.
Superbike
Brandon Paasch bounced back from double misfortune to race up through the field and into the top ten.
Mission M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
Superbike
Richie Escalante rebounded from a Saturday crash with a solid Sunday seventh.
Bodie Paige celebrated his first Twins Cup victory aboard the Suzuki GSX-8R. Photo courtesy Suzuki.
Australian prodigy Bodie Paige put his considerable talent on full display in his return to Twins Cup duty after missing the previous two races while recovering from injury.
The M4 ECSTAR Suzuki runner understood the task before him, controlling the pace with his late-braking heroics aboard the Suzuki GSX-8R. Paige translated that strategy into a first-career Twins Cup victory, which was taken in dramatic fashion. He earned it after storming into the lead on the brakes on the final lap and then holding on by a scant 0.047-second margin at the checkered flag.
He nearly pulled off a repeat on Sunday, making his move into first in the race’s final corner, but this time he was just edged out by 0.028 seconds at the stripe en route to second.
“My plan was to get a good start and mess up my rival’s rhythm because he had some serious pace,” Paige said. “I just wanted to make aggressive moves. I felt like I made some improvements in the race, and I made some gains in the infield. My team gave me a great bike, and helped me improve myself on the track. I can’t thank everyone who supports me enough.”
Matthew Chapin delivered another consistent weekend, securing a pair of hard-fought top-five finishes. Photo courtesy Suzuki.
Paige’s Twins Cup teammate, Matthew Chapin, put together another strong weekend aboard his M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-8R after twice finding himself embroiled in four-way battles for fourth position. Chapin won that drafting war for position on Saturday and then came home a close fifth on Sunday.
Chapin said, “It wasn’t a bad weekend for us, but it was challenging. In the end, it was a solid couple of races for us. We were making changes to the bike all weekend trying to be more competitive, and I was working on my riding because we are usually at the very front of the class. We really worked hard, and I feel like I changed my approach when it was clear I couldn’t fight for the win. I wanted to make sure I got the most points possible. I was happy with how consistent my lap times were, and we are in good shape for the championship going forward.”
Tyler Scott set a new Supersport lap record and returned to the podium at Road America. Photo courtesy Suzuki.
MotoAmerica Supersport ace Tyler Scott demonstrated his immense potential aboard the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750, establishing a new lap record around the four-mile circuit as he locked down the pole position.
From there, Scott engaged in a three-way melee for the win on Saturday. Unfortunately, he crashed out with less than two laps remaining while running three wide in an attempt to take the lead. Scott did manage to remount and collect points in 12th position.
He made his amends the following day, pulling off a drafting pass at the line to claim second position with just thousands of a second separating second from fifth.
Scott said, “The bike felt amazing all weekend – we set the track record in qualifying and felt really good on the side of the tire the entire race. I can’t give enough thanks to my whole M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team. The team has a lot of knowledge, and I think we figured out the formula for fielding a bike I can be comfortable on. It felt the best it has yet. I know I say that every week, but the bike just keeps getting better and better. I really couldn’t ask for much more. It’s always great to be on the podium at Road America.”
Richie Escalante rebounded from a Saturday crash to secure a strong top-10 Superbike finish on Sunday. Photo courtesy Suzuki.
Meanwhile, Team Hammer’s Superbike duo of Richie Escalante and Brandon Paasch were faced with adversity and came out the other side in positive fashion.
Escalante, brandishing the red and yellow Mission M4 ECSTAR Suzuki colors on his GSX-R1000R, suffered a crash early in Saturday’s Main Event. The Mexican came back strong on Sunday and looked all but set for sixth before a wheelie up the hill cost him the position at the flag.
“We came to this weekend with a lot of expectations,” Escalante said. “We had good results here last year, even though this is one of the most difficult tracks for us. In practice and qualifying, we improved the bike, and I got the second row start. I knew getting a good start and doing well in the early laps was important, because this track is like Daytona. If you lose ground early, it is hard to catch back up. On Saturday, I was pushing and lost the front early. For Sunday, the conditions were a little tougher. I had a wheelie on the front straight on the last lap and lost a position at the finish line. The results may not show it, but we did some good this weekend at our toughest track. The next few race tracks are better for us and we hope to fight for podiums and wins.”
Brandon Paasch fought through early setbacks and raced his way back into the top ten on Sunday. Photo courtesy Suzuki.
Paasch, meanwhile, suffered from misfortune on Saturday. The New Jersey native was slated to line back up for the red-flagged race in ninth but was struck down by a mechanical issue that prevented him from making the restart.
His Sunday race didn’t open much better, as the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki pilot ran off track on the opening lap and immediately dropped to the rear end of the field. Undaunted, Paasch picked his way up through the field, ultimately finishing in ninth position.
Paasch said, “I ran off the track and had to come back from last, just like at the last race. I think we made the best out of the situation but I was disappointed because I had high expectations. It was good I came back through the field and made the most of it, but it’s tough to make up time here when you are on your own. Passing two or three guys in a lap makes it hard to find a good rhythm, too. We’ll keep building on what we’ve got.”
The 2026 MotoAmerica season will now head out West to Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington, on June 26-28.
More, from a press release issued by Team Hammer, racing as M4 ECSTAR Suzuki:
Solid weekend for Sonya Lloyd and M4 ECSTAR Suzuki at Road America.
M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sonya Lloyd gained valuable experience as the MotoAmerica Twins Cup series continued at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin’s Road America, a four-mile long circuit that offers plenty of learning opportunities.
Feeling increasingly comfortable on her GSX-8R racebike, Lloyd was confident she could race her way forward after qualifying in 16th for the weekend’s races. Those ambitions were hindered when she ran off course in Saturday’s contest and then lost the all-important draft in Sunday’s rematch.
As a result, she came away with results right in line with her qualifying position: 17th on Saturday and 16th on Sunday.
She did, however, continue to pick up speed throughout the weekend; Lloyd logged her quickest laps in Sunday’s race, boosting her confidence as she looks ahead to the remainder of the season.
Sonya Lloyd (28) at Road America. Photo by Brian J Nelson.
Lloyd said, “It was a very good weekend. It had some ups and downs, but it was the most fun I have had on the bike so far.
“We figured out a lot about the bike after Barber, including some things with the computer. It was the best I felt on the bike yet and I got good starts in both races. What stopped us from getting better results this weekend was I got in some bad spots on the track. Saturday, I had to run off and work my way back up. And Sunday, I lost the pack in front of me and they got away a little bit.
“I found myself with some clear track and was able to take almost a second off our qualifying time. The bike felt great, and, in that aspect, it was our best day yet. The goal from here is to be more aggressive early so I can stick with the group in front of me. Then I can learn and continue to improve in those battles.”
Lloyd will look to do exactly that at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton Washington, when the 2026 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship season resumes on June 26-28.
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 137 AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National races, have finished on AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National podiums 399 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 NationalEndurance 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.
More, from a press release issued by Ducati Motor Holding:
Darryn Binder cruises to a double win at Road America and takes control of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship.
Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse’s Darryn Binder put on a dazzling display at Road America for the fourth round of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship, taking two commanding wins to streak clear at the top of the points standings.
Binder had to contend with the persistent presence of former champion Josh Herrin in race one, the two going at it for almost the full race distance until Herrin outbraked himself at turn one on the final lap, leaving Binder to cruise home to a 2.5 second victory over Herrin, with Kayla Yaakov taking another podium to make it a Ducati clean sweep of the top three placings.
Race two was a hectic encounter for the first half as Binder had not just Herrin but also veteran Josh Hayes to contend with. Swapping the lead constantly, Herrin and Binder gradually pulled an advantage, and it looked like it would come down to the wire until Herrin lost the front of the Ducati with five laps to go, leaving Binder all alone out front.
The South African’s winning margin ballooned to 8.2 seconds over Tyler Scott with Yaakov taking another podium in third.
The result sees Binder move 34 points clear at the top of the MotoAmerica Supersport points standings.
In the Quad Lock MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, it was a tough weekend for the Warhorse HSBK Ducati FLo4Law team, with Cameron Beaubier crashing out at half distance and unable to continue racing for the rest of the weekend after pulling his right shoulder out of the socket.
Beaubier’s teammate, Benjamin Smith, suffered a high-speed crash in qualifying and was declared unfit to participate in the rest of the weekend’s action.
Darryn Binder in the parc fermé after his double win at Road America. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Darryn Binder (Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse – #70): “Honestly, this weekend has been great,” Binder said after race two. “The last couple of weekends I have been able to fight at the front and get some good results, but this weekend I really feel like we made a step in the right direction with the bike. I got it set up where I feel really comfortable on it and I could ride at a decent pace and be consistent with it. So, I’m really happy with how it all went. I got my first double win in America and gained some good points in the championship. I’ve been out here for the last three or four weeks and got out to The Ridge and Laguna Seca on the V4 Panigale, so for the next two rounds I know here I’m going, so that’s always helpful, and the way the bike is working right now I’m really looking forward to it.”
Round five of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship sees the series head to the Pacific Northwest at The Ridge on June 26-28, 2026.
More, from a press release issued by Robem Engineering Aprilia:
Vossberg victorious at home: Robem Engineering Aprilia rider extends Championship lead at Road America.
The Aprilia RS 660 continued its reign as the dominant platform in the MotoAmerica Twins Cup class during the fourth round of the season at Road America (May 29–31, 2026). Maintaining its status as the benchmark for the category, 15 of the 29 riders that set the grid for the weekend races chose the Aprilia RS 660 as their machine of choice, representing over 50% of the grid at the iconic 4.05-mile Wisconsin circuit.
Aprilia riders were prominently on display on the front of the grid, with Robem Engineering’s Hank Vossberg (P1) and Righteous Racin’s Jody Barry (P2) securing a 1-2 in combined qualifying. The depth of the Aprilia field was further evidenced as four RS 660 motorcycles claimed spots in the top 10, with Speed Demon Racing’s Logan Cunnison slating P8 and Ghetto Customs’ Chris Parrish P9.
The weekend showcased the incredible depth of Aprilia talent, with the RS 660 consistently at the front of the pack. During Race 1 on Saturday, the podium featured a double-Aprilia presence as Righteous Racin’s Jody Barry (P2) and Robem Engineering’s Hank Vossberg (P3) crossed the finish line within 0.149 seconds of the lead. Speed Demon Racing’s Logan Cunnison rounded out the top 10 for the brand, while Aprilia machines filled three of the top 10 positions in the opening contest.
On Sunday, the narrative shifted to a masterclass in strategy by the 15-year-old championship leader, and Wisconsin native, Hank Vossberg. In a nail-biting Race 2 finish, Vossberg secured the victory with a razor-thin 0.028-second margin of victory. The win highlighted Aprilia’s competitive edge, as three RS 660 riders finished in the top 10: Vossberg (P1), Barry (P4), and Cunnison (P10).
Leaving his home track at Road America, Vossberg has significantly strengthened his grip on the title chase, now holding a 62-point lead over second place. With the season now past the halfway mark, the championship moves to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the fifth round of the seven-round series July 31 – August 2, 2026.
Hank Vossberg (31) at Road America. Photo by Brian J Nelson.
Hank Vossberg / Robem Engineering Aprilia: “It’s crazy to think we’re already over halfway through the season. Today [Race 2], I could see we had a good gap, and I just tried to wait for a last-lap move because I knew I didn’t need to push in the corners and make an unnecessary mistake. I just kept my head on and was able to get the win today. I’d really like to wrap up the championship early—that would be ideal—but we’re still just focused on top fives and finishing in front of Matthew [Chapin].”
Jody Barry on the grid at Road America. Photo by Sara Chappell.
Jody Barry / Righteous Racin’ Aprilia: “This weekend was really emotional and special because we were out here remembering Ray (Hoffman) by bringing his bike out and just having fun. We put everything we had towards the effort this weekend and got a heck of a lot of help which we’re really grateful for. The results were just a bonus; it was just that much better to do that for Ray.”
More, from a press release issued by Indian Motorcycle Factory Racing:
Indian Motorcycle Factory Racing & Hayden Gillim dominate in Harley-Davidson’s backyard, sweeping at Road America to remain undefeated through six races. Vance & Hines-Built Indian Challenger Race Bike Reigns Superior Despite Rule Change to Benefit Harley Davidson Road Glide.
Competing on Harley-Davidson’s home turf, Indian Motorcycle left no doubt which manufacturer is setting the pace in the King of the Baggers championship battle in 2026. Championship points leader Hayden Gillim delivered another dominating performance at Road America, sweeping both races to capture his fourth and fifth victories of the season to further extend his points lead atop the Championship standings.
The impressive showing was yet another testament to the race-winning performance of the Vance & Hines-built Indian Challenger powered by the PowerPlus 112 engine. Through six races, the J&P Cycles / Motul / Vance & Hines Factory Indian Motorcycle Racing team remains undefeated, as the 2026 King of the Baggers season continues to highlight the team’s championship-proven engineering and the relentless performance of the Indian Challenger.
“Winning at the home track of our rival is one thing, but sweeping the weekend with two victories and extending our undefeated streak in such a dominating manner is extra special,” said Mike Kennedy, CEO of Indian Motorcycle. “Six victories in a row, across three very different race tracks is a testament to, not only the strength of our Vance & Hines team and the talent of our riders, but also the superior package we possess with the Indian Challenger and Powerplus 112. This is the result of elite racing talent paired with a world-class machine.”
After seeing the Vance & Hines-build Indian Challenger dominating the season’s first four races, MotoAmerica rules officials decided an adjustment was in order, granting Harley-Davidson an additional 200 RPMs for the remainder of the season in an effort to narrow the performance gap and potentially end Indian’s undefeated run. Despite the rules change, the Indian Motorcycle Factory Race Team finished on top of the podium yet again, sweeping both races and shattering the Road America lap record for baggers.
Hayden Gillim (69) at Road America. Photo by Brian J Nelson.
Gillim’s exceptional performance began in the qualifying round on Friday, capturing P1 and breaking the track’s fastest lap record for baggers by 1.3 seconds, a record previously held by Harley-Davidson Factory Rider Kyle Wyman. In fact, Gillim recorded three laps during the session that were faster than Wyman’s record time. This set the stage for Gillim’s decisive victories in both races.
Starting from the top pole position in Race 1, Gillim appeared poised to control the race from the outset. However, Wyman quickly challenged for the lead and held the top position through the opening two laps. Gillim remained within striking distance, steadily closing the gap before making a decisive move to reclaim first place. Once out front, Gillim set a relentless pace and maintained control for the remainder of the race, crossing the finish line to secure Indian’s fifth win of the season.
In Race 2, Gillim once again found himself trailing Wyman in the early stages of the race. However, the second place seat was short-lived, as he quickly established control. From there, he maintained a consistent pace and built a lead of more than two seconds over the two trailing Harley riders, never relinquishing the top position on his way to securing a perfect weekend at Road America.
The two weekend victories marked a major milestone for Gillim, who surpassed 50 career race wins.
Hayden Gillim (69) leading Kyle Wyman (1) and Bradley Smith (38) at Road America. Photo by Brian J Nelson.
“Breaking the lap record was a great accomplishment, but for me, it’s all about winning races, and being able to leave Road America with two wins was pretty special,” said Gillim. “This team continues to perform at an incredibly high level, and that’s a credit to everyone at Indian Motorcycle and Vance & Hines. Reaching 50 career victories is something I’m extremely proud of, but doing it while extending our undefeated streak at Harley Davidson’s home track makes it all the more memorable.”
The weekend allowed Indian Motorcycle Factory Racing to widen the gap in the King of the Baggers championship. Gillim’s series-leading 132 points and Herfoss’ 107 points place Indian Motorcycle firmly in control of the top two championship positions, while Harley-Davidson riders Bradley Smith and Kyle Wyman trail in third and fourth with 91 and 77 points, respectively.
The King of the Baggers season continues July 10-12 at the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Sponsors for the 2026 Indian Motorcycle-Vance & Hines Factory Race team includes J&P Cycles, Motul, Progressive Insurance, Drag Specialties and Performance Finance.
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More, from a press release issued by Karns / TST Industries:
Karns / TST Industries Battles Through Adversity at Road America.
Road America proved to be a weekend of perseverance, determination, and teamwork for Karns / TST Industries as the MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship continued at one of the most demanding circuits in North America.
For the “Little Team That Could,” the weekend delivered both challenges and successes, highlighted by another podium finish for Isaac Woodworth and valuable championship points earned by all three riders.
Isaac Woodworth Continues Podium Form
Isaac Woodworth once again demonstrated the speed and resilience that have made him a consistent front-runner in the Twins Cup class.
The weekend began with adversity when an engine failure during qualifying forced the team into an overnight engine change. The Karns / TST Industries crew responded with tremendous effort, working late into the evening to ensure Woodworth had the equipment necessary to compete at the front.
After overcoming a difficult start in Race 1, Woodworth steadily improved throughout the weekend. Race 2 marked a major step forward as he charged into third place on the opening lap and remained in podium contention throughout the race, ultimately securing another podium finish for the team.
“Road America was a solid weekend overall,” said Woodworth. “We faced some adversity early with an engine failure in qualifying, but the team worked hard to get everything turned around. After a difficult start in Race 1, I was able to build confidence and improve throughout the weekend. Race 2 was a big step forward, getting up to third on the opening lap and bringing home another podium finish. I’m happy with the progress we’re making and excited to keep building momentum heading into the next round.”
Isaac Woodworth (27) in the parc fermé after his P3 in Twins Cup Race 2 at Road America. Photo by Brian J. Nelson
Kevin Olmedo Overcomes Early Crashes to Score Valuable Points
For Kevin Olmedo, Road America was a weekend defined by resilience.
A crash during the opening laps of Free Practice 1 limited his track time and forced him to spend much of qualifying rebuilding confidence and reacclimating himself to the fast Wisconsin circuit. Additional misfortune struck during Qualifying 2 when an incident with another rider pushed him onto the grass, resulting in a second crash.
Despite the setbacks, Olmedo regrouped and delivered two strong race performances, bringing home sixth-place finishes in both races while continuing to improve his pace throughout the weekend.
“It was a tough weekend at Road America,” said Olmedo. “After the crashes, I was a bit distracted and didn’t have many laps on the track. In Race 1, I focused on getting a good start and staying with the group, and little by little my confidence returned. For Race 2, we made some changes that helped in certain sections of the track, and we were able to improve our lap times again. I’m very grateful to our Karns Performance team for all the work they do. These weren’t the results they deserve, but we managed to finish both races and score important championship points. Now we’ll use the break to reset and come back strong at Mid-Ohio.”
Kevin Olmedo at Road America. Photo by Brian J. Nelson
Solly Mervis Continues Development
Solly Mervis continued his rapid development aboard the Suzuki GSX-8R, fighting through a challenging weekend and showing the determination that has characterized his rookie Twins Cup campaign.
After a difficult qualifying session, Mervis delivered strong race performances, engaging in multiple battles throughout both races and continuing to improve his pace. His perseverance and willingness to learn throughout the weekend resulted in positive momentum heading into the summer break.
Solly Mervis (25) at Road America. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Team Perspective Karns / TST Industries Team Principal Jason Karns praised the effort of the entire team in overcoming a weekend filled with challenges.
“Sometimes you have weekends like Barber where everything goes reasonably smoothly, and then you have weekends like this where you ride the struggle bus,” said Karns. “Suzuki builds a reliable engine, and we had our first failure in a couple of years. Thankfully it happened in practice. The crew worked into the late hours to get Isaac the power he needed, and he rewarded them with another podium finish. Kevin had a couple incidents that created extra work for everyone, but we were happy to see him complete two solid races. Solly fought hard through some adversity, and with support from the team he battled all weekend and ended on a positive note. That’s what I’m most proud of—everyone kept fighting.”
With another podium finish added to the season tally and valuable championship points earned across the board, Karns Performance now turns its attention toward Mid-Ohio, where the team will look to build on the lessons learned at Road America and continue its upward trajectory in the MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship.
Thank you to all that help us get to where we are.
2026 Team Partners: Karns Performance, TST Industries, Meck’s Auto Body, IceBarn Racing, Bobblehead Moto, Andreani USA / Nitron Suspension, NG Brakes, Spiegler Brake Lines, Blumanstock Machine, M4 Exhaust, Blud Lubricants, Vesrah brake pads, Woodcraft Technologies, Natter Block 3D and Chef Eatz
More from a press release issued by Altus Motorsports:
A Weekend of Highs and Lows for Altus Motorsports. Gerardo Grabs Another P4; Collins Battles to the Line; Nassaney Seizes Season Best Qualifying ; Martinez Continues to Grow.
Road America hosted the fourth round of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship and the Altus Motorsports team fought valiantly through a weekend of highs and lows.
Supersport – Strong performances on Saturday followed by a challenging Sunday.
Maximiliano Gerardo (241) at Road America. Photo courtesy Altus.
Maximiliano Gerardo showed off his skill and speed on his Yamaha YZF-R9 early in the weekend. He finished the first qualifying session as the fastest Yamaha and started both races at the front of the third row in P7. Gerardo made an excellent start in Race 1 where he quickly gained two positions and chased the leading pack from P5 for most of the race. Gerardo finished Race 1 as the top Yamaha with a season best P4. Gerardo had another fast start on Sunday in Race 2 and was briefly in P4, but his race ended early with an unfortunate crash between turns nine and ten on the opening lap.
Maximiliano Gerardo: “It was a shame not to have been able to finish Race 2 because we had the possibility of fighting for a podium. The team did an excellent job all weekend to give me a good bike.”
Torrin Collins (71) at Road America. Photo courtesy Altus.
Torrin Collins put together another strong and consistent performance throughout the weekend. He was building up for a solid race after qualifying P9, only half a second off of P5. Collins spent both races in a tight fight with multiple riders for P7 over the course of nearly every lap. A brave move in the last turn allowed Collins to lead the pack toward the finish, but unfortunately the chasing riders were able to draft past at the last moment. He finished in 8th on Saturday and 9th on Sunday.
Torrin Collins: “Luckily I stayed upright this weekend, but first and foremost I’m glad that Jaret, Maxi, and Austin are all relatively okay after their crashes. I don’t want to be overly negative, but I know I’m not showing my full potential on this bike right now. Despite struggling on the straights, my confidence continues to grow every time I ride it, and that’s the biggest positive to take away from the weekend. There was a lot of learning and valuable data gathered. I didn’t quite have the speed to latch onto the front group in either race, which left me battling for 7th both times. I led my battle group out of the final corner in both races but got drafted right at the line on each occasion. That’s definitely a frustrating one to swallow.
The team has been working incredibly hard and we’re moving in the right direction. We just need to find that last little bit to close the gap to the front group and start fighting where we know we belong. Next up is The Ridge, a track where I’ve had some strong results in the past. I’m looking forward to getting back there, building on what we’ve learned this weekend, and hopefully taking another step forward.”
Jaret Nassaney (59) at Road America. Photo courtesy Altus.
Jaret Nassaney started the weekend strong with his best qualifying result of the season of P12. Nassaney spent the majority of Race 1 in a back-and-forth battle with another rider and finished the race in P15. Race 2 looked better for Nassaney as he made strong progress, reeling in the racers battling for P10. Unfortunately, Nassaney tucked the front of his Yamaha YZF-R9 while entering turn 14, resulting in a DNF.
Jaret Nassaney: “A bit of a weekend that could have been great but didn’t play my cards the best. I had my best qualifying of 12 so was right where I needed to battle for a top 10, but in Race 1, I got a bit bullied on the brakes which we were struggling with and just lost touch with that front group.”
Austin Martinez (999) at Road America. Photo courtesy Altus.
It was another weekend of learning for the MotoAmerica Supersport rookie, Austin Martinez. Martinez qualified in P20 and was moving up the field in Race 1, at one point getting as high as P17. Martinez ultimately finished Race 1 in P19. Martinez also suffered an unfortunate crash during Sunday’s race, but he was able to remount his Suzuki GSX-R 750 and finish P18.
“We came into this weekend feeling great about our new chassis setups on the Yamaha R9. It showed in qualifying and in Race 1. Unfortunately in race 2 we had 3 riders crash. We are blessed no one was seriously injured. Max did have a wrist injury. We will know more this week if he can race at The Ridge. Torin led the Altus Team with consistency and finishes in the Top 10. The Ridge is fast approaching and we will come in ready to battle again. Thank you to all the Team this weekend for all your hard work” said Team Co Owner George Nassaney.
While Race 2 at Road America didn’t end how the team hoped, the weekend was far from being a failure. The Altus Motorsports team put together an excellent chassis setup, which enabled their riders to fight for top positions and finish a couple sessions as the fastest Yamaha for the second weekend in a row. The team is grateful that all riders were able to walk away from their crashes without any major injuries. Altus Motorsports is putting Sunday’s results behind them and focusing on coming back strong for the next round in Washington at The Ridge.
More from a press release issued by Real Steel Honda Racing:
A weekend filled with “Doubles” in Superbike Cup for Real Steel Honda Racing at the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America event.
Andrew Lee scored double victories in the Superbike Cup class at the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America event and now leads that championship by 63 points with 145 points. The second double for the team was a double podium in Race 2 for Superbike Cup with Andrew’s first place and guest rider for the weekend Larry Pegram finishing third.
Hayden Gillim had a great weekend with the continued development of the Real Steel Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Superbike with a 7th place finish in race 1 and a hard-fought 6th place in race 2. Hayden remains tied for 10th, due to two DNFs in the first two rounds, as he continues fighting towards the podium at the Ridge and Laguna.
Next up for the team is the MotoAmerica Superbikes at the Ridge event June 26-28 at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton WA.
Real Steel Honda Racing is proudly supported by American Honda, HRC, Progressive Insurance, Pro Honda Oils. Southern Honda Powersports, Idemitsu, Last Ark: Tactics Analogue, Vesrah, K-Tech suspension, Orient Express, Dunlop, Akrapovic Exhaust Systems, Sprint Filter, Armor Bodywork, Vortex and REB Graphics.
Hayden Gillim (69) at Road America. Photo courtesy Real Honda Steel.
Hayden Gillim – Rider #69 / Team Principal: “What a weekend. To be honest I didn’t have a lot of high hopes for anything special going to Road America. Being a bigger rider, I tend to struggle a bit more than others there and so I just anticipated a long weekend.
We rolled the bike out of the truck and made some small changes that really got us moving. I felt really good on the brakes and on the side of the tire that helped me keep with the front guys. I was able to get a tow behind JD in qualifying that gave a boost to get up to 5th place in qualifying. That was amazing and well above my expectations.
The races were really good, but we definitely are down a touch on power and missing the electronics side of things. I was able to walk away with a couple strong races fighting for a P7 & P6.
Thanks to Honda, Southern Powersports, and everyone else making this all possible. I feel like the Ridge is going to be a special weekend!”
Andrew Lee (14) at Road America. Photo courtesy Real Honda Steel.
Andrew Lee – Rider #14: “Road America was a cool weekend! Doing the double in the cup class makes me really happy but there’s still this feeling like there’s a lot left. We haven’t gotten the settings quite right and I think we’re leaving some time on the table. We’ve made some changes for better and a few for worse, which I’m almost happier with the changes that didn’t help as it’s giving us a clearer message on where we need to focus. We’ve got some new ideas for The Ridge. So, I’m hoping we can start to bridge the gap to the SBK guys soon. Big thank you to the whole team and all the hard work they are putting in.”
Round 2 of the 2026 NEMRR season ran at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on May 30-31. The forecast was originally excellent, but turned cold and rainy as the weekend approached. Races were greeted with 39-degree rain on Saturday morning, and only a handful of riders rolled out for practice. As the afternoon cleared, the track began to dry, and the majority of the races were run in nice conditions, with the exception of a small river flowing across turn one all day, which added some extra spice into the mix for the start of each race. Fortunately, cooler heads prevailed and the only real effect of the wet area were some slower lap times than normal.
Adam Guyer (1). Photo by Sam Draiss
The dominant Expert performance of the weekend came from Adam Guyer, who racked up 7 class wins across GTL, Lightweight Superbike, Lightweight Grand Prix, Heavyweight Streetfighter, Thunderbike, Supertwins Combined, and Heavyweight Superbike. Guyer rides out of the Seacoast Sport Cycle garage and split his time between his trusted Aprilia RS660 and Ducati Srteetfighter V2.
The feature race of the weekend, the Seacoast Sport Cycle / Dunlop Dash for Cash, delivered the storyline of the weekend. Eric Wood took the win on his Ducati Panigale V2 crossing the line 8.3 seconds ahead of the Yamaha R6 of Jacob Crossman. Crossman overcame a rought start and clawed his way from 6th place on the first lap to squeeze by Guyer one lap from the end to secure his best Dash for Cash finish of the season so far.
Wood noted “This was the first ride on the V2 this year – we’ve got a new engine built by Seacoast and a new chassis link developed together by Woodcraft and Adrenaline Engineering, and things are coming together well. I knew those guys were back there charging and wanted to set a good pace while not taking too much risk rolling through the river in turn one – which in the end wasn’t a big deal. We’re excited for the classic at NEMRR round 3 in June and look forward to all the local NEMRR riders putting on a great showing in front of a big home crowd”
In addition to the Dash, Eric Wood added wins in Formula 40 Unlimited, Unlimited Grand Prix, and Unlimited Superbike for a total of 4 class wins on the weekend. Wood’s only defeat of the weekend came at the end of the day on Sunday, when the rain returned and Guyer again showcased his superb rain riding skills in taking the win in Heavyweight Superbike.
Other multi-win Experts on the weekend included Adam’s father, veteran racer Brett Guyer (Formula 50 Lightweight and Formula 40 Lightweight), and young upstart and first time expert racer Matthew Sweeney (Moto 3 and 500 Superbike).
The standout of the Amateur ranks was Christopher Girard, who collected 3 class wins in the lightweight division classes of Super Singles, Ultra-lightweight Superbike, and Formula 40 Lightweight. Conrad Bastable matched the pace with 3 Amateur wins (GTO, Heavyweight Superbike, and Unlimited Superbike).
David Komm (384). Photo by Sam Draiss
In the Amateur Dash for Cash, David Komm took his #384 Yamaha R6 the win, running a best lap of 1:18.796. Thomas Dixon finished 7.2 seconds behind to take second, with Paul Berger third, another 3.9 seconds back.
Matt Correia (520). Photo by Sam Draiss
The Novice ranks featured a strong performance from Matt Correia, who swept 3 races — Unlimited Grand Prix A, Middleweight Grand Prix A, and Middleweight Grand Prix C. Correia not only dominated on track but he also ran well under the advancement time threshold, signaling his final weekend in the Novice ranks as he advances to Amatuer for round 3. Jason Neuman added 2 more Novice wins (Lightweight Grand Prix B and Lightweight Grand Prix C).
In Super Street, Derek Wood took SS Lightweight A, SS Lightweight, and SS Lightweight B, while Anthony Cersosimo took SS Unlimited A and SS Unlimited B. As always, the NEMRR Super Street class is the perfect low-pressure entry into road racing, giving track-day prepared riders the chance to mix it up on the same weekend as the rest of the paddock.
Derek Wood (606). Photo by Sam Draiss
Round 3 of the NEMRR series will be held June 19-21, a special 3 day weekend that features the 103rd running of the Loudon Classic. In addition to all the regular NEMRR races (held Friday and Sunday) Saturday June 20th will feature 4 professional races with an incredible $250,000 up for grabs. Top Moto America racers will come from around the country to mix it up with NEMRR locals to see who can grab their share of this industry-leading payout.
Sean Dylan Kelly (40) took the win in Quad Lock Superbike race two, and he took over the points lead in the process. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Walking Wounded Wind Up Sweeping Podium In Wisconsin.
OrangeCat Racing’s Sean Dylan Kelly claimed his first Quad Lock Superbike victory of the season on Sunday at Road America, capitalizing on the misfortune of Strack Racing Yamaha’s Mathew Scholtz to leave Wisconsin with a one-point championship lead.
With Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law rider Cameron Beaubier sidelined by a shoulder injury suffered in Saturday’s race one, Rahal Ducati Moto with XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen started from the pole position with his Ducati Panigale V4 R and led the opening lap ahead of JD Beach’s Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing YZF-R1 and Sean Dylan Kelly’s BMW M 1000 RR.
The front of the field quickly formed into a high-speed freight train of six riders, while Beach briefly took the lead on lap two before Jacobsen responded. Just two laps into the race, the riders running first through sixth were separated by less than half a second, creating a clear gap to the riders behind.
JD Beach (95) overtook the early leader PJ Jacobsen (15) on lap two, but Jacobsen immediately passed him back for the lead. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Wrench Motorcycles’ Cameron Petersen was one of the race’s biggest movers, charging from 14th on the grid to join the tail of the lead group by lap three on his Ducati Panigale V4 R.
The race took a dramatic turn on lap four when Scholtz’s Yamaha YZF-R1 suffered an engine failure in the Moraine Sweep. White smoke poured from the machine as the championship leader coasted to a stop near turn five and retired from the race while running sixth.
At the front, Kelly, Jacobsen, Beach and his teammate Bobby Fong, and Petersen broke away from the field, consistently turning laps in the low 2:10 range while building an eight-second gap over Mission Foods M4 ECSTAR Suzuki rider Richie Escalante aboard his Suzuki GSX-R1000R who was running sixth.
Sean Dylan Kelly (40) got by PJ Jacobsen (15) on lap five and led the remainder of the 12-lap contest. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
With four laps remaining, Kelly and Jacobsen created a small cushion over the riders behind them. The battle for the final podium position was decided in the closing laps when Fong made an aggressive pass on his teammate Beach in the chicane before Canada Corner.
The order remained unchanged to the checkered flag, with Kelly earning his first Superbike victory of the season ahead of Jacobsen in second and Fong in third.
Sean Dylan Kelly took it all the way for his first win of the 2026 season in a four-rider fight to the finish. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Notably, each of the podium finishers is not 100% healthy. Kelly is nursing a fractured fingertip on his braking hand, Jacobsen has a mangled finger on his clutch hand, and Fong has a torn rotator cuff from a crash while he was training aboard his motocross bike a few weeks ago.
Beach finished fourth, while race one winner, Wrench Motorcycles Cameron Petersen, completed an impressive ride from 14th on the grid to finish fifth on his Ducati Panigale V4 R.
Behind the lead group was a heated battle for sixth between Escalante and Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim aboard his Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. As Escalante led Gillim out of Turn 13, it appeared he had the advantage but backed out of the throttle as the bike wheelied at the crest of the Road America front straight, curtailing just enough of his momentum to hand sixth to Gillim at the line by just two one-thousandths of a second.
The Quad Lock Superbike Championship now takes a four-week break before resuming June 26-28 at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington, with a new points battle at the top of the standings. Kelly now leads Scholtz by a single championship point with Fong 26 points back in third, effectively resetting the championship after Scholtz’s early domination.
Real Steel Honda’s Andrew Lee finished first in Superbike Cup for the fourth straight race and tightened his stranglehold on the points lead aboard his Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. He now holds a 63-point lead over Super Carl Racing 57 Rider Development’s Carl Soltisz, also aboard a Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP.
Andrew Lee (14) doubled in Elkhart Lake to take both Superbike Cup wins. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The following quote is from Quad Lock Superbike race two winner Sean Dylan Kelly:
“Honestly, what an incredible day. We finally got that win. I think it was definitely coming. We’ve been making steps in the right direction since the first race weekend in Atlanta. I think, at Barber, I showed incredible speed, but I had a little bit of a typical roller coaster race weekend. And then, from here (at Road America), it was just strong from the get-go. Yesterday, I think I also showed one of my strongest-ever performances. I did a lot of passes. I was really strong, really competitive, and I woke up today and I said, ‘yeah, I’m not leaving this place without a win.’ It felt really good to be out there. Feeling like the guy, feeling like the reference, you know? Obviously, PJ was up front and fighting for the lead, as well. I knew there were a lot of guys behind me, but not many people were able to pass, and I just tried to focus on my pace, focus on myself, and not make any mistakes. I am really proud of the performance I did. And yeah, coming up to the last lap, finish line, P1, man, it felt so good.”
The following quote is from Superbike Cup race two first-place finisher Andrew Lee:
“It was quite a battle. I’m really happy with the result. I think we’ve just been improving the bike week in and week out, so the Real Steel Honda team’s been really putting in the work, you know, racing these guys. They’re putting their hearts and souls into it. The competition is stiff, and we’re riding with the Superbikes, so I’m super-happy with it. Big shoutout to everyone under the tent. We really got this K-Tech suspension dialed today.”
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More from another press release issued by MotoAmerica:
Binder Pinned Her In Supersport, Gillim Baggered Another One, It Was Joy For Local Boy Vossberg In Twins, And Noelle Notched The Win In BTR
It’s early days for South African rider Darryn Binder racing in America, but he has certainly taken to U.S. racetracks like a Cape Shoveler to water (that’s a South African duck, by the way).
At Road America, Binder set a new race lap record aboard his Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse Ducati in Saturday’s race one, then he broke it in Sunday’s race two and reset it yet again on his way to getting his second win of the weekend, third win in a row, and fourth race victory in seven races so far. He has also reached the podium in every race this season except the DAYTONA 200.
Darryn Binder flashed the “number one” to his crew as he took his first MotoAmerica double win. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott, who set the overall Supersport lap record in Saturday’s Qualifying 2 session, got a great jump off the line in race two and grabbed the holeshot going into turn one.
Rahal Ducati Moto with Desnuda Organic Tequila rider Josh Herrin managed to overtake Scott for second, and he and Binder got into a prolonged skirmish for the lead. Unfortunately for Herrin, however, with five laps to go in the 11-lap event, he suffered a tipover. He was unhurt, but the crash ended his day.
Finally free of Herrin and with Scott battling against Rahal Ducati Moto with Droplight’s Kayla Yaakov and BPR Yamaha’s Josh Hayes, Binder was able to run clean, fast laps and build a gap, which extended to more than eight seconds by the time the checkered flag flew.
Scott emerged from the fray with Yaakov and Hayes, and he finished as runner-up with Yaakov and Hayes following close behind in third and fourth, respectively. How close? Scott beat Yaakov to the stripe by just .032 of a second, and Yaakov rounded out the podium by just .076 of a second. Incidentally, Strack Racing Yamaha’s Blake Davis also got himself in the mix for that third podium spot, and he was a scant .005 of second behind Hayes.
“That was awesome,” said Binder. “That was the plan today, to get out front and try to put in as many fast laps as I could. Even though Josh and I were battling so much, the pace was still pretty decent. So, I was quite happy about that. Kept pushing. I got probably about two laps alone and I realized something is up, because he hasn’t come by in any straights. Then I looked over at my board and saw about plus five. I was like, ‘OK, I’ve just got to manage it until the end of the race.’ So stoked. Thank you to the Celtic/Economy Lube/Warhorse team. They’ve done an amazing job this weekend. My bike has been phenomenal. First double (win) here in the States. Super happy and looking forward to the next one.”
Mission King Of The Baggers: Gillim Is An Unstoppable Force
What a weekend it was for Hayden Gillim, who also races in Quad Lock Superbike, but it was the Mission King Of The Baggers Championship where he had a Road America round that he won’t soon forget.
Gillim, who was baptized on Friday night by Chaplains Raymond Rizzo and Mark Merical, broke the track record in Saturday morning’s Qualifying 2 and the race lap record on his way to getting the win in Saturday afternoon’s race one, racked up the double win with his victory in race two on Sunday for his J&P Cycles/Motul/Vance & Hines Factory Indian team.
Hayden Gillim stood tall while crossing the finish line after winning race two on Sunday. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing’s defending class Champion Kyle Wyman tried to hang with Gillim for a while, but the Kentuckian was just too strong. Instead, Wyman and his teammate Bradley Smith enjoyed each other’s company as they pretended their Big Twin Road Glides were flat trackers and parried for position with their rear Dunlops sliding around with authority.
Smith ultimately got the best of Wyman, and finished second behind Gillim, while the rider of the #1 Road Glide, Wyman, had to settle for third.
Gillim, who was asked if racing a Superbike and a Baggers machine in the same weekend is a help or a hindrance, he responded, “I definitely think it helps. Being able to know what the track is like right before. What an awesome weekend. What an awesome start to the year. It’s going to be a long season. I know both of these guys are coming. I’m pumped for these guys. I’m pumped for myself.”
Twins Cup: Vossberg Victorious In The Friendly Confines
In the Twins Cup Championship, a little home cooking paid off for the pride of De Pere, Wisconsin, Hank Vossberg, who finished out the weekend on his home track with a narrow, and very exciting, victory on Sunday.
Wisconsinite Hank Vossberg (31) won Twins Cup race two and has a trophy to show his classmates tomorrow for his last week of school before summer vacation. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The race started out with M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Bodie Paige getting an incredible jump off the start to put him at the front of the pack. Vossberg chased down Paige and overtook him after two laps, but then, Karns/TST Industries Racing’s Isaac Woodworth got around Vossberg on lap three.
Vossberg fought back and regained the lead, but then, it was Paige’s turn to lead as he overtook Vossberg.
On the penultimate lap of the seven-lap race, Vossberg put his Aprilia back in the lead and rode defensively, but he couldn’t keep Paige at bay. The Australian took the lead and, on the run up to the checkers, Vossberg slipstreamed past Paige to take the victory, Paige ended up second, and Woodworth completed the podium in third.
Vossberg, Paige, and Woodworth all finished within .165 of a second of each other.
“Bodie got another amazing start,” commented Vossberg. “I tried to just stay with him and see if we could break away. I was in the lead for a little bit and trying to put a heater in, but Bodie was ripping too. Same with Isaac. They were hounding me until the last lap. I knew I could draft Bodie to the line because I tested it out the lap before. Coming into the lead, I left the door open for him hoping he would take it, and then, I followed him right to the line and was able to get the win. I can’t give it up to the team enough for giving me such an amazing bike. And Tom at Containers 411 for being the local sponsor. Thank you so much, and everybody else.”
Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race.: Nobody But Noelle
Bryanna Everitt started from the pole position with a plan to repeat her flag-to-flag winning performance from Saturday’s race one. New Mexico rider Jasmine Noelle, however, had plans of her own. Getting the holeshot into turn one, Noelle took the lead with Everitt following close behind. Both riders raced in close formation, but on lap two, Everitt ran a little wide and slid off the track unhurt. That left Noelle uncontested at the front, and she held her lead all the way to the checkered flag to take her first win of the season. Brazilian rider Tati Paze, who also podiumed in Saturday’s race one, finished as runner-up, just .177 of a second behind Noelle. Third place went to Emily Dickson, who is from Canada. Dickson and Paze both had a good race and got to battle against each other for the majority of the five-lap event.
Jasmine Noelle (711) started strong and led every lap to take her first win of the season. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
“That was a good race,” Noelle said. “I’ve been working, and working, and working to try to keep up at the top of the pack and look for my opening. Today was my lucky day. I really hope Everitt is okay. She’s a worthy opponent. She’s a great human. I’m really proud of all these girls that I’m surrounded by. I couldn’t be happier to see my girls up here on the podium with me. I want to thank everybody. K-Tech Suspension, Parts Unlimited, Dymag Wheels. We’ve got an amazing setup and people. Thank you so much to Freddie Spencer and Scott Rybarik for all that you guys are doing to help us. Hello and much love to all my family back home. Special thanks to Roger. He’s the one that started my road racing journey a year ago. I’m very thankful.”
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Harrison Voight (#29), Josh Waters (#1) and Mike Jones (#46) pushing hard in race two. Photo courtesy ASBK
Harrison Voight zeroing in on maiden Penrite ASBK title.
A masterful front-running performance by Harrison Voight at Morgan Park Raceway on Sunday, May 31 has placed the Queenslander in a strong position to win his first ever Penrite Australian Superbike Championship presented by Pirelli (ASBK).
After winning both SW-Motech Superbike races by comfortable margins on the McMartin Racing Ducati, he’s now 24pts (198 to 174) ahead of his teammate and defending champion Josh Waters heading into the final round at Queensland Raceway from June 26-28.
Waters is the only rider who can deny Voight crowning glory at Queensland Raceway – third-placed Cameron Dunker (Blue Marlin Pools East Racing Yamaha) is too far back to mount a late offensive – but it will take a herculean effort in the type of consummate form Voight is in.
“To win again means a lot, which is a big credit to everyone at McMartin Racing,” said Voight, who flew out of Australia just hours later to continue his European Moto2 commitments.
“Mike (Jones) kept me honest in race two. I knew he had the X (soft Pirelli tyre) on and he is so fast around here. I had to keep in front of him.”
Waters and a resurgent Mike Jones (Yamaha Racing Team) shared the second and third places at Morgan Park, while there was action aplenty in the Kawasaki Supersport/Supersport Next Gen, Race and Road Supersport 300, BLU CRU R3 Cup and Superbike Masters classes.
Round four of the Australian Superbike Championship was supported by the Southern Downs Regional Council.
Race one action with Harrison Voight (29) already dictating terms. Photo courtesy ASBK
SW-Motech Superbike
After wet conditions on Friday, Saturday became a pressure-cooker as teams scrambled to not only lock in a dry race setup but also find strong qualifying pace – extra vital at Morgan Park where passing opportunities are limited.
Voight ominously secured pole position, which was a portent of things to come. On Sunday, he took full advantage of his Saturday speed as he won both 16-lap SW-Motech Superbike races by over four seconds. He’s now won five of the nine races in a dominant 2026 campaign.
Waters (race one) and Jones (race two) tried valiantly to give the 20-year-old something to think about, but they were eventually worn down by his speed and efficiency.
Waters (2-3) and Jones (3-2) finished on the same points at Morgan Park, with the former cementing his hold on second position in the championship while Jones (129pts) moved up two spots to sixth behind Dunker (146pts), Cru Halliday (Stop and Seal Ducati, 135pts) and Glenn Allerton (Superbike Advocates Racing Ducati, 130pts).
Jack Favelle (Addicted to Track Yamaha, 4-5) and Dunker (5-4) were on the pace at Morgan Park – Dunker making passes galore, in particular – while Allerton and John Lytras (Caboolture Yamaha) shared the sixth places across two juicy mid-pack battles.
McMartin Racing also wrapped up the new Superbike teams’ championship in Queensland with a round to spare.
Olly Simpson (#45), Tom Edwards (#71) and Tom Toparis (hidden). Photo courtesy ASBK.
Kawasaki Supersport and Supersport Next Gen
It was a mixed Sunday for some of the top runners in the combined Kawasaki Supersport and Supersport Next Gen races.
Olly Simpson (DesmoSport Ducati) was a non-starter in race one after a spark plug lead malfunction on the warm-up lap, but his counter ‘argument’ was superb: an all-the-way victory in race two.
However, the damage is done as far as Simpson’s Next Gen championship aspirations are concerned, where consistent Kawasaki BCperformance duo Tom Edwards and Hayden Nelson – in the same vein as Voight and Waters in Superbike – will battle it out at Queensland Raceway for 2026 honours.
And the drama continued: Tom Toparis (Stop and Seal Ducati) crashed out of the race one lead, and Jake Farnsworth (Yamaha) retired with a mechanical problem as Valentino Knezovic (Addicted to Track Yamaha) took over the Supersport championship running.
After the full complement of riders finished race two, Edwards (1-2), Nelson (2-3) and Knezovic (3-6) had banked the most points in a dramatic day. It was Edwards’s first win at Morgan Park.
Edwards (188pts), Nelson (184pts) and Simpson (134pts) are the top three in Next Gen, and in Supersport it’s Knezovic (184pts) from Farnsworth (168pts) and Jordy Simpson (Yamaha, 136pts).
BCperformance also wrapped up the Next Gen teams’ title at Morgan Park.
Riley Nauta produced a Supersport 300 masterclass to move into the title lead. Photo courtesy ASBK
Race and Road Supersport 300/BLU CRU R3 Cup
Teen livewire Riley Nauta (Champions Ride Days Kawasaki) is the new leader in the Race and Road Supersport 300 championship thanks to peerless form – three wins from three – and a stroke of good fortune after main rival Tyler King (Kawasaki) crashed in race two.
Nauta successfully turned a 27pt deficit into a 4pt (198 to 194) lead over King, with Orlando Peovitis (Champions Ride Days Kawasaki, 174pts) and Tara Morrison (Kawasaki, 167pts) also well in the championship mix heading into the finale.
Nauta (1-1-1) was the only rider to feature on the podium in all three 10-lap races, while King (2-14-3), Matthew Ritter (Kawasaki, 3-DNF-4), Peovitis (6-2-2) and Morrison (5-3-9) were the others.
Ritter crashed at turn three in race two, with Phoenix O’Brien (Blue Marlin Pools East Racing Yamaha) also caught out as collateral damage. Ritter then started from the rear of the grid in race three, but carved his way back to fourth.
In the spectacular elbows-out BRU CLU R3 Cup battles, Jordy Simpson (race one) and Ritter (races two and three) nailed the wins, as Oscar Lewis (3-2-2) maintained his lead in the series. Lewis is on 116pts from Simpson (108pts), Ritter (101pts), Connor Lewis (95pts) and Seth Dellow (94pts).
Great to see the return of Superbiker Masters! (L to R) Jack Passfield, Ashley Woolford and Murray Clark. Photo courtesy ASBK.
Superbike Masters
The first Superbike Masters round of the 2026 ASBK season saw Ashley Woolford (Suzuki GSX-R-R750) fend off Jack Passfield (Yamaha FZR10140) in the first two races before Passfield turned the tables in the finale.
Murray Clark (Suzuki GSX-R1100, 4-3-3), Corey Glock (Honda RC30, 3-4-5) and Matthew Robins (GSX-R75) also produced solid outings.
Passfield leads the Period 6 Formula 1300 class, while Glock, John Burns (Kawasaki ZX-9R) and Woolford are the pacesetters in P6 Formula 750, P7 Production Superbike and P7 Superbike respectively.
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The three-day event combines thrilling on-track racing action with off-track entertainment, including an open paddock filled with custom bike displays, a free food truck festival and interactive activities for all ages.
Vintage Motorcycle Racing at Thunderbolt Raceway
Hosted by the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA), the event showcases some of the country’s most iconic vintage motorcycles competing on NJMP’s Thunderbolt Raceway.
Spectators can experience exciting road racing featuring riders of all skill levels aboard classic sport bikes, historic race machines, and fan-favorite vintage sidecar motorcycles.
Tickets for racing events are available at NJMP.com.
Free Music & Food Truck Festival — June 27 4pm – 10pm
NJMP’s 10th Annual TD Bank Food Truck Festival takes place Saturday, June 27 from 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM and features:
More than 20 food trucks
DJ Jhay C to provide music
Monster Truck Rides
Golf Simulator
Family-friendly vendors and activities
Admission to the TD Bank Food Truck Festival is free. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for maximum enjoyment.
Fun for the Entire Family
Guests looking to jump into the action themselves can enjoy NJMP’s outdoor go-karting facility with Arrive & Drive sessions on Tempest Raceway’s Sodi gas-powered karts.
Visitors can also relax throughout the weekend at the Finish Line Pub, featuring specialty drinks, great food, and outdoor games in the center of the facility.
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Marco Bezzecchi in Mugello. Photo courtesy Aprilia
More from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing:
Aprilia Racing makes history in Mugello. One-two in the Home race: Marco Bezzecchi wins, Jorge Martin second.
Aprilia Racing finished out the weekend at the Mugello Circuit with a historic result. Marco Bezzecchi, starting from pole position, rode a smart and a strong race, executing the deciding overtake on the fourteenth lap which gave him is first victory in Mugello. This is the Italian rider’s tenth win in the top class and his fourth of the season – a result that makes 2026 his most victorious season since his MotoGP debut. Bezzecchi also took those ten wins in the top class on ten different circuits, which is an undertaking that has only ever been achieved before by Wayne Gardner, Freddie Spencer, and Casey Stoner. The Mugello triumph is also his twenty-fourth podium in the top-class.
Jorge Martín also had a top-level performance. After an outstanding start, the Spanish rider maintained a competitive pace throughout the race, finishing second and completing the Aprilia Racing one-two. This closes out a weekend for the Spanish rider where he was consistently in the top positions after his second-place finish in the sprint race.
Today’s victory represents another historic milestone for the manufacturer from Noale. This is Aprilia Racing’s first win in Mugello – the eleventh circuit on which the brand has taken a MotoGP win. It is also the thirteenth win in their top-class history and the seventh of the year – a new record for Aprilia Racing in a single MotoGP season. Mugello is also the fifth one-two finish for the factory riders in the top-class after Montmeló 2023, Goiânia 2026, Austin 2026, and Le Mans 2026. With this result, Aprilia Racing is now at 307 overall wins in FIM Grand Prix World Championship.
The result is completed by another two RS-GP26 machines in the top ten, thanks to Ai Ogura’s comeback ride to fourth place, and Raúl Fernández, who finished ninth. In addition to all this, Jorge set the speed record at 368.6 km/h in FP2, as well as by Marco in the sprint race, not to mention the new track lap record of 1:43.921, set by Marco Bezzecchi in Q2.
Home Hero, Marco Bezzecchi on the podium in Mugello. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Marco Bezzecchi: “The win in Mugello was fantastic – a dream that I’ve had since childhood. I used to always come here with my father, my mother, and my sisters to see MotoGP, and I dreamed of being there someday. Over time, that dream became a desire to win right here. Winning in Mugello was an indescribable emotion, as well as seeing all the fans and the team happy and emotiona”
Jorge Martin (89) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Aprilia
Jorge Martin: “I’m extremely happy for Aprilia and for Marco as well. Seeing all the fans below the podium was truly spectacular. I had a few difficulties in the race, but I still gave one hundred percent. The bike is working, the team is working extremely well, and the work method is the right one. It is a combination of all these factors which is allowing us to achieve such significant results.”
Massimo Rivola – CEO Aprilia Racing: “This is a weekend that we’ll remember for a long time. In our first GP partnered with Monster, Aprilia practically broke every record possible, thanks to our extraordinary riders, thanks to an extremely talented satellite team, thanks to a one-of-a-kind factory, and to a group filled with Italian pride. Setting all the records on a track like Mugello has a unique flavour. Both Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi will go down in Aprilia history for the record speed of 368.6 km/h. Both Marco’s pole position and race were particularly emotional, also thanks to the helmet dedicated to Alex Zanardi, an example of life and determination for everyone.”
More from a press release issued by Ducati Lenovo Team:
Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team on the Mugello podium in third place. Marc Márquez seventh at the flag.
The Ducati Lenovo Team stepped onto the podium at the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy with Francesco Bagnaia, who secured third place at the line at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello. Marc Márquez completed the race in seventh position, showing very encouraging signs aboard the Desmosedici GP after missing the previous two Sunday races.
Bagnaia got an excellent launch from the second row and took the race lead at the start of lap three. After leading the MotoGP field for more than half the race distance, Pecco suffered a drop in rear grip, but still managed to grit his teeth and successfully defend third place at the chequered flag. Márquez maintained fourth position at the start and skilfully fended off his rivals’ attacks until lap sixteen, eventually finishing seventh.
As the seventh Grand Prix of the season draws to a close, Francesco Bagnaia is seventh in the championship standings with 82 points. Marc Márquez is eighth, 11 points behind his teammate. The Ducati Lenovo Team is fourth in the teams’ standings (153 points), while Ducati sits second in the constructors’ championship (188 points).
The Ducati Lenovo Team will be back in action on Friday, June 5th, for the opening day of the Grand Prix of Hungary at Balaton Park.
Francesco Baganai on the podium in Mugello. Photo courtesy Ducati
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 3rd: “It was a very intense race. I gave it everything, as I should, and maybe a little more as well. This morning, we made a step forward with the start and improved an aspect of the electronics that helped me a lot. The goal from the beginning was to take the lead and manage the race, and I was able to do so for half the race. Then the rear grip started to fade and when Bezzecchi overtook me, I chose not to push too hard, and I believe it was the right decision. Despite the improvements, we still struggle with grip and tyre wear, especially mid-corner, but we need to keep working in this direction.”
Marc Márquez (93) on the grid in Mugello. Photo courtesy Ducati
Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 7th: “I’m very happy with how the weekend went. I managed to show my speed at times, but I knew that I would struggle a bit more over race distance. I was still able to battle for fourth place for most of the race and that’s a positive. I had a hard time in the right-handers and, towards the end, also with the changes of direction, but I think it’s normal as this is one of the most demanding tracks on the calendar. I tried to use all the tricks up my sleeve, but the others were simply quicker. I’m happy because this is a very important first step in my recovery and we’ll see how much we can improve in the upcoming races.”
More from a press release issued by KTM:
Top six as Acosta brings the heat to the Italian MotoGP.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing left the fast and busy climes of the Mugello circuit with a best result of 6th position today. Pedro Acosta’s battling efforts were rewarded with 10 points for the seventh round of the 2026 world championship and the first of four Grands Prix in five weeks.
Highlights and key moments from race day at Mugello:
Pedro Acosta fights long and hard for the top five and defeats world champion Marc Marquez for P6 at Mugello
The Spaniard maintains his top four ranking in the championship standings with his sixth top ten result of the season
Brad Binder takes points with P11 after starting from 14th on the grid and acing his own on-track scrap
Maverick Viñales makes further steps in his shoulder rehab by completing the full race distance and classifies P17 as Red Bull KTM Tech3 teammate Enea Bastianini crashes out
First Moto3™ victory for Brian Uriarte as Alvaro Carpe also finishes on the podium for a Red Bull KTM Ajo 1-2 in Mugello
Mugello cooked in more high temperatures as the current European heatwave created stuffy, breezy and demanding race conditions for the 5.2km, 15-corner Mugello layout, surrounded by a record 178,700 event attendance. Pedro Acosta, Enea Bastianini, Brad Binder and Maverick Viñales rolled their KTM RC16s into 10th, 11th, 14th and 19th positions on the starting grid for the 23-laps.
Acosta and Bastianini – the latter pushing for the best possible speed at his home Grand Prix – made some bright early moves inside the top ten as the field set their rhythm to preserve optimum tire performance. Binder also tried to gain ground from the off.
Pedro engaged in a series of moves and counter-overtakes with Marc Marquez and two other riders for the top five. His punches provided some of the action highlights of the Grand Prix. He buzzed past the flag with P6 and was just 7.4 seconds from the winner.
Binder gained and then faced an onslaught of attention from three riders behind him as the quartet circulated closely for P10 in the final laps. Brad strived to bank the highest amount of points and finished 11th. Enea had a view of the top eight before he fell in Turn 10 with 12 laps to go and Viñales kept consistent with his lap-times to record P17.
Acosta leads the way in terms of championship rankings by sitting in 4th place. He is followed by Binder and Bastianini in P12 and P13. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are lodged into 5th spot from the 11 in the paddock. MotoGP now moves east to the Balaton Park circuit for the Grand Prix of Hungary.
Pedro Acosta (37) in Mugello. Photo courtesy KTM
Pedro Acosta, 6th and 4th in the championship:“I hope the fans enjoyed that one. It was good from the inside also; some nice passes. I’m satisfied. Today we knew what we were missing and now it is time to check the data again and work out why. It is always nice to battle with Marc! I was trying to understand what he was doing different to me and his lines. I recovered and could pass him but then I was struggling a bit in another area of the track. Overall, everything went well.”
Brad Binder (33) in Mugello. Photo courtesy KTM
Brad Binder, 11th and 12 in the championship: “Two 11th positions to write-off the weekend and far from what I was expecting. We had some highs and lows here but generally we missed some pace. I was not able to roll enough, especially through sector three and onto the main straight. It was difficult to find what we missed to go with the group in front of me. We were stuck a bit in No Man’s Land. We need to find some speed soon.”
Aki Ajo, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: “Today was finally positive after some challenging days in Mugello. Unfortunately our performance here was not what we expected. On the positive side I think Pedro had one of the best races of his MotoGP career and fought all the way; it was incredible. We will analyze and regroup in these few days before Hungary and I think we will be back to more competitiveness at Balaton Park.”
More from a press release issued by VR46 Team:
Di Giannantonio fifth in the Italian GP and confirms the Top3 in the Championship. The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team secures the Top5 with Fabio Di Giannantonio, who is fifth in Sunday’s race at Mugello and he’s third in the World Championship. Franco Morbidelli is fourteenth.
The Italian GP ended on a positive note for the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, which got a fifth place with Fabio Di Giannantonio in Sunday’s race. On home soil, the rider from Rome had a great come back, confirming his Top3 in the World Standing. Franco Morbidelli crossed the finish line in fourteenth place.
A difficult start from the second row affected Di Giannantonio’s race, and he was eleventh in the opening lap. Fabio showed a great pace throughout the race, setting a come back which allowed him to gain positions lap by lap. The rider from Rome has a key role in the race, and he crossed the finish line in fifth place. With his Top5 at Mugello, Di Giannantonio confirmed his third place in the World Standing with 134 points.
Difficult Sunday for Morbidelli, who was far behind in the opening laps after a tough start. Franco showed a great determination, trying to bounce back and showing the consistency of his work and the steps forward. The Italian Brazilian crossed the finish line in fourteenth place and gained a position in the World Standing: he now sits in fourteenth with 38 points.
After an Italian GP that set a new attendance record – 178.723 spectators – the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racin Team is back on track in few days for the Hungarian GP, which will take place at Balaton Park Circuit from 5th to 7th June.
Fabio Di Giannantonio (49) in Mugello. Photo courtesy VR46 Team
FABIO DI GIANNANTONIO: “Unfortunately, my race was hard right from the start, I was packed in the group and I had to close the gas. But we had to believe it, we had a strong pace, especially in the second half of the race. Weh ad a great race, we must be happy. It’s always satisfying and fun to overtake many riders. Obviously, I wanted something more here at Mugello, it was my home race. I tried to do my maximum, I would have loved to be on the podium, but it was a great weekend overall, we must be happy!”
Franco Morbidelli (21) on the grid in Mugello. Photo courtesy VR46 Team
FRANCO MORBIDELLI: “I was expecting a race like this. On Friday we were strong, then we couldn’t improve even more. But the weekend was not bad overall. We must keep all the positives: we started well, we were directly on Q2, it means we are there. About the negatives, we’re working and we will overcome them. But it was a great weekend overall, especially for the atmosphere, here at Mugello is always amazing. I felt the energy of the Italian fans, this year more than ever!”
PABLO NIETO: “I think we always have to look the positives and one of these is the fact that Diggia is in great shape. We must keep working in this direction, because we saw that he has been very competitive during all the weekend. It’s a pity for that little mistake in Qualifying, starting behind in this MotoGP is the 70% of the weekend. But we are happy because yesterday’s Sprint was amazing with the third place. In today’s race we struggled at the start, but Diggia bounced back. It’s always a bit bittersweet because we had the pace to fight for the podium, but we are happy with the weekend overall. With Franco we struggled more, we are working on giving him the confidence back. But we are seeing the steps forward, and that means we’re going in the right direction to come back stronger.”
More from a press release issued by Gresini Team:
RACEDAY
FERMIN ALDEGUER 8º
MICHELE PIRRO 19º
GENERAL STANDINGS
ALEX MARQUEZ 9º (67 points)
FERMIN ALDEGUER 10º (59 points)
Fermin Aldeguer (54) and Ai Ogura (79) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Gresini
FERMIN ALDEGUER #54: “It was a positive weekend. At the beginning of the race today, we were really fast and able to stay with Marc and Pedro’s group. From that battle onwards, I started having some issues with the front tyre. The bike became more difficult to turn, and I had to rely heavily on the rear tyre to make it corner, which caused us to struggle. Physically, we’re feeling good, although I have to say this race was an important test from that point of view. We need to learn how to manage the front tyre better. Without that issue, we could have fought for a stronger result.”
Michele Pirro in Mugello. Photo courtesy Gresini
MICHELE PIRRO #51: “It was an emotional weekend. Racing in Italy with Team Gresini is not something that happens every day, and experiencing these feelings again 14 years later was truly special. I would like to thank Nadia for the opportunity and the entire team for the great work they did. Yesterday’s crash affected me a little in terms of confidence and also mentally—I honestly didn’t want to make any more mistakes. Today the bike was perfect, with excellent balance, and I really enjoyed the race. Perhaps with a slightly better start we could have finished a bit further up the order; our pace was not far off that of the three or four riders ahead of us.”
More from a press release issued by Pro Honda LCR:
Pro Honda LCR rider Diogo Moreira finished 10th on Sunday at Mugello Circuit.
Starting from 8th on the grid, Moreira made a determined start, aiming to secure a strong points finish.
The Brazilian rider struggled with tyre wear throughout the race but managed it intelligently, adopting a smart strategy to maintain the highest possible level of performance until the chequered flag.
In the end, he crossed the line in 10th place after several battles on track, securing his best Sunday result so far.
Diogo Moreira (10) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Honda LCR
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Diogo Moreira 10th: “I had fun today, but it was challenging to manage everything perfectly and maintain a good pace until the end. I did my best, learned a lot from riding behind strong rivals and battling with them, and we secured a top-10 finish in Sunday’s race, which is important. We’re working really well, and we need to keep going in this direction.”
More from a press release issued by Honda HRC:
Points for Mir and double-recovering Marini in Mugello.
Spirited rides from Joan Mir and Luca Marini saw them take the fight to the top ten, offering points and positive data after a tough weekend for Honda HRC Castrol.
A record-breaking crowd flocked to Mugello for a hotly anticipated Italian Grand Prix, the Honda HRC Castrol team expecting a hard race in the hot conditions. Engineers from Honda HRC had continued to work busily through the night to find improvements for both Joan Mir and Luca Marini, morning Warm Up giving the pair an opportunity to assess the changes.
From 15th on the grid, Joan Mir maintained his position in the melee of the opening laps, battling early on with his teammate and several of the Yamaha riders. Finding some clean air and space on track, the #36 settled into his race rhythm and was able to make steady progress towards Moreira and Binder battling for the top ten. A three-way battle for top Honda honours erupted between Mir, Marini and Moreira with the LCR rider grabbing an advantage right at the end of the race. Ending in 12th, Mir leaves Mugello with another race finish and a wealth of data heading to Hungary.
A rocket ship start saw Luca Marini gain seven positions from 19th on the grid over the course of just a single lap as he immediately set his sights on the top ten. Unfortunately, he would be sent wide just a few laps later by Raul Fernandez, running into the gravel at Turn 10 and having to restart his comeback again. Head down, the #10 joined his teammate and Diogo Moreira in battling for top Honda honours but would ultimately have to settle for 13th as his charges through the field took the best of his tyre life.
The dash to Hungary starts straight away for Honda HRC Castrol and the rest of the MotoGP World Championship, another race weekend right around the corner.
Joan Mir (36) and Luca Marini (10) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Honda HRC
Joan Mir:“We’ve had a tough weekend, so we can take some positives from the end of today. I kept my cool at the start and worked on settling into my own pace, avoiding any crazy risks. Step by step I was able to move forward and close in on the top ten which I knew was our maximum given the overall feeling of the weekend. Like this I reached the group battling for the top ten and started battling with them, but I didn’t quite have enough tyre left under me to take the maximum from this battle. Diogo and I had a good battle, and I am happy to bring the bike home.”
Luca Marini: “An amazing start and first few corners this race meant I was able to gain a lot of positions and I was feeling really comfortable on the bike, my position on track, everything because it wasn’t easy. On lap four or so I got sent into the gravel by Fernandez and I had to do everything again, pushing a lot to catch Mir and Moreira. When I arrived to them the front right of the tyre was finished and no matter what I tried I couldn’t do more. It’s a pity because before the incident I was in a good position, this is racing and the positive is that we were able to recover twice. We try again in Hungary.”
More from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
Tough Home Race for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP as Quartararo Enters Hard Battles and Rins Crashes Out.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo wrapped up a physically demanding 23-lap Brembo Grand Prix of Italy Race in P18. Álex Rins suffered a luckless crash in Turn 1 on lap 11. Though unhurt, it ended his challenge prematurely.
The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team had been looking forward to their home race, the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy, but it came with its trials. Fabio Quartararo wrapped up the physically demanding 23-lap contest in P18. Álex Rins was riding in P15 when a crash in Turn 1 on lap 11 ended his quest for points.
Quartararo commenced from P17 and held the same position after some battles in the opening stages. As Rins and Enea Bastianini crashed ahead of him, he temporarily moved into the points. Quartararo overtook Jack Miller but was in turn overtaken by Franco Morbidelli, which kept him in P15. A late battle with Toprak Razgatlıoğlu with four laps to go and with Miller and Maverick Viñales on the last lap had El Diablo take the chequered flag in P18, 34.335s from first.
Starting from P12, Rins climbed as high as P10 in the opening laps but then lost ground and fell back to P14. A battle with Luca Marini and Joan Mir resulted in the number 42 rider yielding a place. He was keen to retaliate but a crash in Turn 1 on lap 11 ended his race prematurely.
After today’s Race results Quartararo holds 15th place in the championship standings with 37 points and Rins stays in 19th with 9 points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP are in 9th position in the team classifications with 46 points, and Yamaha is 5th in the constructor rankings with 41 points.
The team will be back in action at the Balaton Park circuit next weekend for the Grand Prix of Hungary, held from 5-7 June.
Fabio Quartararo (20) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Yamaha
Fabio Quartararo:“It was a really difficult weekend in general. I felt that I could push a bit in the first laps but then the feeling got worse in some corners. To avoid crashing, I decided to slow down a bit and reduce the risks I was taking. It was a tough weekend, but I am hopeful that the good feeling with the bike will return at other circuits so we can have a more fun GP.”
Alex Rins (42) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Yamaha
Alex Rins:“I lost the front. I mean, I went into the box to analyse what happened, but it’s difficult to understand the reason for a crash in five minutes. I didn’t feel like I did anything different from the laps before and, honestly, I’m a bit disappointed to finish the weekend like this. This weekend was not bad for me: I was riding in a good way. Today, I was struggling a bit more with turning, but the setting was the same as yesterday, so the only things that were different were the tyre and the temperature.”
Massimo Meregalli – Team Director:“It was a challenging Grand Prix for us. Starting further back on the grid meant it was always going to be a tough race for Fabio – and indeed it was, as it was a weekend in which he never felt fully comfortable with the bike. Álex unfortunately saw his race end early. It’s a shame, but the main thing is that he is unhurt, especially considering the high speeds at which the riders approach Turn 1. Despite the negative results, we know that these challenging GPs are valuable as they are the best for learning and development: these negative weekends can turn into a positive on the long term. We now turn our attention to Hungary, where we aim to refocus and come back stronger.”
More from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Miller claims a point as Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP battles strongly at Mugello.
What was expected to be one of the most challenging races of the season turned into a solid Sunday for Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP, with Jack Miller scoring a point in 15th place and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu narrowly missing out after a strong race performance.
Heading into Mugello, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP knew the Italian Grand Prix would be a demanding challenge. The characteristics of the circuit suggested that the full race distance could expose even further the areas where the Yamaha YZR-M1 is still developing. Instead, Sunday’s Grand Prix delivered a more encouraging outcome, with both Jack Miller and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu able to remain competitive within their group from start to finish.
Over the course of the 23-lap race, both riders showed consistent pace and were able to fight directly with several rivals around them. Among the highlights was a sequence in which both Miller and Razgatlıoğlu overtook Fabio Quartararo, one after the other, a move that underlined their confidence and determination in race conditions.
Perhaps most encouraging was the fact that both riders completed the race with a proportionally smaller gap to the winner than in Saturday’s Sprint, despite the Grand Prix being run over nearly twice the distance. It was a further indication that the package continues to evolve and that the progress seen in recent rounds is translating into stronger race performances.
Razgatlıoğlu crossed the finish line ahead of Miller, but a post-race penalty for exceeding track limits and gaining an advantage dropped the Turkish rider one position in the final classification. As a result, Miller was promoted to 15th and collected the final championship point, while Razgatlıoğlu was classified 16th. Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP now heads to the Balaton Park Circuit in Hungary aiming to build on the encouraging signs shown throughout the Mugello weekend.
Gino borsoi – Team Director:“We knew from the beginning that Mugello would not be an easy weekend for us, but I think we defended ourselves well in the race. The final result is obviously not the one the team is aiming for, but we continue to make small steps forward. Both riders fought hard to bring home points, and the fact that we are now consistently battling around the points-paying positions is already a significant improvement compared to the start of the season. Our target now is to keep reducing the gap to the top ten little by little. We have started to follow the right path, and the important thing is to continue building on the progress we have shown in recent races.”
Jack Miller (43) and Fabio Quartararo (20) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha
Jack Miller:“Overall, I‘m happy with the weekend. It was another weekend of progression and we continue to understand both the strengths and the limitations of our package. We were right there with the other Yamahas throughout the race, and unfortunately Toprak lost a position on the final lap because of the track limits penalty, but that‘s part of racing. The reality is that when you‘re fighting in a group like that, even a couple of tenths can make a huge difference, especially here at Mugello. If you can‘t close the gap before the final corner, the long straight makes it very difficult to defend or attack. I had to be very patient with the bike today, particularly on corner exit. At times that left me a little vulnerable in the battles around me, but we managed to stay in the fight and recover positions when opportunities came. We continue to work hard and we tried some new things this weekend. The important thing is that we keep moving forward, gathering information and making progress. We know where we need to improve and we‘re all pushing in the same direction.”
Toprak Razgatlioglu (07) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha
Toprak Razgatlioglu:“The final position is not the most important thing for me today. Of course, without the penalty I would have finished 15th and scored a point, but what matters most is the progress we made during the weekend. This morning we changed something on the bike and immediately I felt much better. The bike was stopping better, I could carry more corner speed and, most importantly, I finally had the engine braking feeling I had been missing. That made a big difference and allowed me to ride more naturally. In the race I was able to stay with the group and my pace was much closer to the other Yamaha riders than it had been on Friday. I could close the gap in the corners, but it was still very difficult to overtake because we were losing time on the straights and on corner exit. I also lost some time during the race with an issue related to the start device, and later I spent several laps battling with Fabio Quartararo. Those fights cost me a bit of rear tyre performance for the final laps, but overall I am happy because we made a clear step forward. The most positive thing is that we finally understood something important about the bike. My crew chief and the team worked very well, and I think we found a direction that can help us continue improving in the next races.”
More from a press release issued by Tech3:
Viñales just shy of the points at red-hot Mugello.
Maverick Viñales passed through one of the most physically demanding challenges of the season by finishing the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday in 17th, after team-mate Enea Bastianini crashed out of tenth.
As 88,625 spectators watched on in sizzling ambient temperatures of 28 degrees, Viñales got a decent launch off the line from 19th and maintained his position around the first lap.
Keen to manage front tyre pressure and temperature in the pack, ‘Top Gun’ was quickly involved in an exciting six-rider fight for 15th place with Alex Rins, Jack Miller, Fabio Quartararo, Franco Morbidelli and Toprak Razgatlioglu – all covered by a matter of seconds.
As this was just the Viñales’ second full-distance race since corrective surgery on his left shoulder in March, this was always going to be a battle of endurance. The Spaniard managed to maintain a strong pace across the 23 laps as the muscles around his shoulder continue to gain strength. Come the chequered flag, the 31-year-old had gained two places for 17th and was just 0.4s back of a point-scoring position – further signs of the physical progress made over recent weeks.
Much like Saturday’s Sprint, Bastianini enjoyed a fantastic jump from eleventh on the grid as he gained three spots to sit eighth at the close of the first lap. The number 23 rider attempted to hold on to the bike ahead but began to struggle with the front of his KTM RC16 in the blistering afternoon temperatures.
Despite experiencing some instability before braking at the end of the front straight, Bastianini continued to push to maintain position, but his home race came to an unfortunate end on the twelfth lap when he crashed at Turn 10.
Both riders have just a few days to catch their breath as next up for Red Bull KTM Tech3 is the Grand Prix of Hungary at the Balaton Park Circuit next weekend (5-7 June).
Maverick Viñales (12) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Tech3.
Maverick Viñales: “Today the objective was to finish the race. After lap four I needed to slow down a little bit – otherwise, I wouldn’t have made it to the end. I couldn’t brake the way I normally do to really put the bike in the correct position in the middle of the corner. So, I had a lot of understeer because I couldn’t force the front. Apart from that, it was good, and the bike was working well. There were a few riders in front of me and, if I had more strength, I’m sure I could have taken some of those places at the end. It was a weekend when I finished all the sessions and the two races which is good training for me. Now we’ll move on to Balaton and try to get closer to the front.”
Enea Bastianini (23) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Tech3
Enea Bastianini: “I was very ambitious in this race because my pace was good on Friday. I felt more confident with the medium rear tyre than the soft we used in the Sprint. The limit was the front tyre and after three laps we started to have a lot of movement. Also, on the straight I had some movement just before getting on the brakes. This was physically quite tough. The crash was in the same corner as yesterday, but it was a different crash. Yesterday it was on braking but today I fell when I released the brakes and was trying to get on the throttle. It’s a shame but I know Balaton Park will be a better track for us. Let’s try and find something so I feel better over the longer distance.”
Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager: “It was a challenging weekend for the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team, as this circuit puts a lot of demand on the front end – an area where we’re still working to improve. Both riders struggled to find the right setup and consistent pace. Enea made a strong start from P11 and was fighting inside the top ten before another crash, which shows the potential is there. Maverick faced similar issues and, on such a physically demanding track, it was difficult for him to compensate. Now the focus shifts quickly to Hungary, where we expect the package to suit the track better and aim to come back stronger.”
More from a press release issued by Castrol Honda LCR:
Castrol Honda LCR replacement rider Cal Crutchlow was unable to finish Sunday’s race at Mugello Circuit.
Starting from 22nd on the grid, Cal made a strong start and worked to maintain a consistent pace throughout the early stages of the race.
During the morning warm-up session, the British rider experienced pain in his left shoulder. Further examination revealed a muscle tear near his left scapula.
The race proved especially challenging for Cal, as he had to manage that situation while competing on one of the most physically demanding circuits on the MotoGP calendar.
Despite his efforts to push through the discomfort, Crutchlow was ultimately unable to reach the finish.
Cal Crutchlow (35) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Honda LCR.
Cal Crutchlow DNF:“I knew the race was going to be challenging after not feeling at my best this morning. I tried to maintain a consistent pace and make it to the finish, but it was really difficult. Overall, the weekend was positive, we achieved what we needed to do, I enjoyed being back on the bike, and I felt at home with the LCR family.”
More from a press release issued by ELF Marc VDS Racing Team:
Öncü digs deep for brilliant top ten comeback at Mugello. Deniz Öncü showed his class at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday by gaining twelve places to finish 10th after a tough first lap while Aron Canet crashed out at Turn 7.
Saturday’s perfect conditions remained at the fabulous Italian venue on race day with the ambient temperatures hitting 27 degrees before the Moto2 race.
The seventh race of the 2026 season kicked off at 12:15 local time and was held over 19 laps.
A total of 88,625 spectators attended race day at the Italian Grand Prix with the hills around the track packed to capacity.
Aron Canet (44) in Mugello. Photo courtesy ELF Marc VDS
Starting 23rd on the grid, Aron was keen to get away to a great start and made up some positions through the first corner.
However, Aron had a crash at the downhill left hander at Turn 7 on the first lap. Thankfully he was physically okay despite the fast fall through the gravel.
As a result, Aron drops to 17th in the championship standings with 13.5 points
Aron Canet: “A tough end to a tough weekend! Honestly, we never felt comfortable here at Mugello from Friday. I struggled a bit with front end feel and stopping the bike. When you aren’t comfortable in those areas, a track like Mugello is really difficult. We made some changes to the setting for today and I was confident we could have made some progress. But then I got tangled up with some other riders and crashed out at Turn 7. I want to say sorry to Xabi Zurutuza, because he fell as well and it wasn’t his fault. We’ll regroup before Hungary. I’m know better times aren’t far away.”
Deniz Oncu (53) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Marc VDS
Launching from 17th on the grid, Deniz picked off some places heading into the first turn. But entering Turn 4, he was caught between two riders and had to run off track. He rejoined in 22nd.
But the Turkish rider resolved to not give up. He started recovering places, and showed an excellent rhythm as he recovered to 10th at the chequered flag.
This result lifts Deniz into 16th in the championship standings with 15.5 points
Deniz Oncu:“We’ve finished the weekend here in Mugello. I’d say it was a positive weekend overall. I think everyone can see from today that the spirit is there, the progress is there. We are improving ourselves every day of each weekend. About the race, everything went well until Turn 4. I passed a few riders but unfortunately going into Turn 4 I got sandwiched between two other riders and couldn’t stop. So, I went off track and lost a lot of positions. I don’t know how many places I lost but after that I just got my head down and fought back. I tried to recover as many places as possible and ended up with a top ten. We need to keep this positivity, keep getting points and I’m sure even better results will come!”
Chris Clark in Aragon. Photo courtesy Chris Clark Racing
Chris Clark pulls off unbelievable overtakes in Spain – unlucky to miss the podium twice.
Chris Clark secured his first double finish of the 2026 Yamaha R3 BLU CRU championship, battling for the podium in both races at Motorland Aragon in Spain this past weekend.
Third in practice on Friday morning, Chris was held up in Superpole on several occasions which compromised his starting position for Saturday’s opening nine lap race.
Despite his grid slot Chris once again showed why he is one of the title favourites – he was leading within a few laps. Sadly however, such is the nature of racing within the series Chris was unlucky on the final lap after several riders slowed the pace causing him to get shuffled back into the pack. He crossed the line in a multi rider photo finish, classified seventh.
It was a similar story on Sunday. Chris took eighth at the flag to move well inside the top ten in the overall standings as the series heads to the UK and the iconic Donington Park circuit in July.
Chris Clark:“It was a really good race on Saturday. I made my way forward quite quickly in the opening couple of laps, but I made a mistake and lost a bunch of positions. That made me angry and fought my way back into the lead within a lap. The rest of the race was all about getting into the right position as I knew the last lap slipstream would play a part – it’s so unpredictable. I ended up finishing sixth but there was a red flag which meant the results went back to the last timing sector, so I was classified P7. Race two was also pretty good and I scored solid points in P8 which is good for the championship. I was soon in the top ten and was ready to fight for the lead. I passed eight riders in one got to move from ninth to first into turn one which was insane. The bike was overheating and I was struggling a bit. Nevertheless, I fought hard and I am going to take what I have learned here to Donington Park and push for the podium there!”
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These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA.
Keyboard navigation optimization: The background process also adjusts the website’s HTML, and adds various behaviors using JavaScript code to make the website operable by the keyboard. This includes the ability to navigate the website using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys, operate dropdowns with the arrow keys, close them with Esc, trigger buttons and links using the Enter key, navigate between radio and checkbox elements using the arrow keys, and fill them in with the Spacebar or Enter key.Additionally, keyboard users will find quick-navigation and content-skip menus, available at any time by clicking Alt+1, or as the first elements of the site while navigating with the keyboard. The background process also handles triggered popups by moving the keyboard focus towards them as soon as they appear, and not allow the focus drift outside it.
Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Disability profiles supported in our website
Epilepsy Safe Mode: this profile enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations.
Visually Impaired Mode: this mode adjusts the website for the convenience of users with visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others.
Cognitive Disability Mode: this mode provides different assistive options to help users with cognitive impairments such as Dyslexia, Autism, CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements of the website more easily.
ADHD Friendly Mode: this mode helps users with ADHD and Neurodevelopmental disorders to read, browse, and focus on the main website elements more easily while significantly reducing distractions.
Blindness Mode: this mode configures the website to be compatible with screen-readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. A screen-reader is software for blind users that is installed on a computer and smartphone, and websites must be compatible with it.
Keyboard Navigation Profile (Motor-Impaired): this profile enables motor-impaired persons to operate the website using the keyboard Tab, Shift+Tab, and the Enter keys. Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Additional UI, design, and readability adjustments
Font adjustments – users, can increase and decrease its size, change its family (type), adjust the spacing, alignment, line height, and more.
Color adjustments – users can select various color contrast profiles such as light, dark, inverted, and monochrome. Additionally, users can swap color schemes of titles, texts, and backgrounds, with over seven different coloring options.
Animations – person with epilepsy can stop all running animations with the click of a button. Animations controlled by the interface include videos, GIFs, and CSS flashing transitions.
Content highlighting – users can choose to emphasize important elements such as links and titles. They can also choose to highlight focused or hovered elements only.
Audio muting – users with hearing devices may experience headaches or other issues due to automatic audio playing. This option lets users mute the entire website instantly.
Cognitive disorders – we utilize a search engine that is linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary, allowing people with cognitive disorders to decipher meanings of phrases, initials, slang, and others.
Additional functions – we provide users the option to change cursor color and size, use a printing mode, enable a virtual keyboard, and many other functions.
Browser and assistive technology compatibility
We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS and NVDA (screen readers).
Notes, comments, and feedback
Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs. There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to
