May 12, 2026 – Le Mans, France. The American Racing Team left the Circuit Bugatti this Sunday with its best result of the 2026 Moto2 World Championship season, scoring 15 points after a weekend that confirmed the team’s clear step forward.
Filip Salač produced a stunning final flying lap in qualifying to vault to third on the grid, earning a place in parc fermé and the team’s first front-row start of the year. Joe Roberts secured sixth on the grid — his best qualifying of the season so far.
In the race, Filip Salač and Joe Roberts both reached the top ten in a Grand Prix that was red-flagged on the opening laps and then decided over a nine lap quick-started race. Joe crossed the line in eighth, while Filip, after fighting for first place before the red flag, recovered from being pushed wide on the restart to finish ninth.
The team now turns its attention to the next round of the 2026 Moto2 World Championship in Catalunya, confident that the recent development steps are paying off.
Randy from 619Kneedraggers is currently working to lock in transport for riders heading to Washington.
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Road Crew Gear
Below are the initial concepts for a personalized T-Shirt and Snap-up Pit Shirt
We’ll finalize the designs this week and send out the order link shortly after.
Schedule
Here is the current Road Crew Schedule
June 6–7 — Buttonwillow Classic (CRA | Racing)
June 19–21 — The Ridge (WMRRA | Racing)
June 22–23 — The Ridge (2Fast Track Days | Riding) June 26–28 — The Ridge (MotoAmerica | Spectating) June 29–30 — The Ridge (2Fast Track Days | Riding)
July 10-12 — Laguna Seca (MotoAmerica | Spectating)
Aug 8–9 — Burt Brothers Motorpark/UMC (UtahSBK | Racing)
Aug 29–30 — Buttonwillow Circuit (AFM | Racing)
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Looking forward to an amazing summer with the CVMA crew.
Ben Spies Named Grand Marshal As Quad Lock Superbike Championship Heats Up At Round Two.
The momentum of the Quad Lock Superbike Championship shifts to Birmingham, Alabama’s Barber Motorsports Park following a high-intensity season opener in Atlanta. This year’s talented Superbike field has already dismantled expert predictions, leaving fans no clear title favorite.
As the celebration of “50 Years Of Superbike Racing,” continues, MotoAmerica welcomes AMA Hall of Famer Ben Spies as Grand Marshal at Barber Motorsports Park—the site of his iconic 2006 victory over Mat Mladin that launched his global career in motorcycle racing.
Three-time AMA Superbike Champion and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee Ben Spies will be Grand Marshal for this weekend’s Superbikes at Barber event. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The three-time AMA Superbike champion, World Superbike title winner, and last American to stand atop a MotoGP podium now serves as team principal for Rahal Ducati Moto. “Elbowz” continues to impact the paddock by mentoring riders PJ Jacobsen, Kayla Yaakov, Alessandro Di Mario, and Josh Herrin.
For those seeking a deeper connection to the sport’s heritage, the on-site Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum offers an unparalleled experience. Officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest motorcycle museum, the facility houses more than 1,800 vintage and contemporary motorcycles, representing over 100 years of production. A centerpiece of the museum is the World Champions Exhibit, which showcases championship-winning motorcycles personally donated by both Kenny Roberts and Kenny Roberts Jr.
“We’re excited to continue ‘50 Years of Superbike Racing’ with round two at Barber Motorsports Park,” said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “The opening round is always exciting, with riders on new teams wanting a strong start to the season. But as we saw, there were many surprises in Atlanta, and we don’t have a clear favorite yet as we head into round two.
“Barber is a demanding track that tests a rider’s physical limits and a team’s technical ability to find the ultimate setup. It will be fun to see which teams can step up and take control, and I expect the intense competition in Alabama to deliver even more unpredictable results.”
One rider well-suited for these technical and physical demands is Mathew Scholtz, who enters Barber carrying confidence and the Quad Lock Superbike Championship points lead aboard his Strack Racing Yamaha YZF-R1. The South African has shown strong pace at the Alabama circuit throughout his career, and Barber’s flowing nature has historically fit his smooth riding style.
Sean Dylan Kelly (#40) is second in the Quad Lock Superbike standings and just nine points out of the lead. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
OrangeCat Racing’s Sean Dylan Kelly also returns to a meaningful venue in his Superbike career. Barber was the site of the Floridian’s first Superbike podium, and the BMW M 1000 RR rider is targeting a breakthrough weekend that could firmly establish him among the early championship contenders. The technical demands of the 17-turn, 2.38-mile road course may play directly into Kelly’s strengths as one of the paddock’s most precise riders as he continues to gel with his new machine.
Few riders carry a stronger résumé at Barber than six-time premier-class title winner Cameron Beaubier, boasting eight career wins at the Birmingham circuit. As the Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law rider is chasing a record-tying seventh season title, Alabama presents him with an opportunity to break AMA Hall of Famer Mat Mladins record of nine total wins at Barber Motorsports Park.
Cameron Beaubier (#1) is third in the championship and has won more Superbike races at Barber than any other current rider. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Another rider looking to claw back some missing points after round one is Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong. Barber’s fast and flowing layout rewards confidence on corner entry, an area where Fong has consistently excelled throughout his Superbike career. If the Yamaha rider finds early rhythm during the weekend, he will be a threat at the front of the pack.
Bobby Fong and his “Fast 50” are fourth in the championship heading into Barber. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Cameron Petersen enters the Alabama round building solid momentum aboard his Wrench Motorcycles Ducati Panigale V4 R. As Petersen’s familiarity with the Ducati platform continues to grow, Barber could offer the South African an opportunity to push closer to the front of the premier-class battle.
Cam Petersen loves his #45 Ducati Panigale V4 R and is excited to race it this weekend at one of his favorite tracks. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
M4 ECSTAR Suzuki riders Brandon Paasch and Richie Escalante are primed to lead the charge at Barber Motorsports Park. Headquartered in nearby Athens, the legendary squad aims to propel their GSX-R1000Rs to the front of the pack for a podium finish in Sweet Home Alabama.
Teammates Brandon Paasch and Richie Escalante are locked in and look to use the Suzuki GSX-R1000R’s sharp handling to slice through the field at Barber. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim enters Barber Motorsports Park aboard his Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP looking to regain ground after an early-season DNF at the opening round.
Kentucky native Hayden Gillim (69) brings his relentless grit to Barber. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Another rider to watch closely is Rahal Ducati Moto with XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen. The ultra-tough New Yorker is expected to return to competition this weekend aboard the Ducati Panigale V4 R, bringing yet another experienced frontrunner back into an already stacked Superbike field.
As the paddock arrives at “the Augusta National of Motorsports,” the margin for error is razor-thin. However, the true wildcard may be the unpredictable spring weather. The forecast calls for high heat on Saturday and Sunday, but a surprising spring shower could act as the ultimate equalizer, upending expert predictions again. Riders and teams will need to be ready for anything from high heat to high water.
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The reigning World Champions confirm the #93 won’t have a stand-in rider at the Catalan GP following his successful double surgery.
Ducati Lenovo Team have confirmed that Marc Marquez, who underwent successful surgery on Sunday following his Tissot Sprint crash at the French Grand Prix, won’t be replaced this weekend at the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalunya.
The reigning World Champion has begun his recovery after a double surgical procedure on his right foot and shoulder in Madrid, and, given the short turnaround from Le Mans to Barcelona, Francesco Bagnaia will be the only rider in factory Ducati colours at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
We continue to wish the seven-time MotoGP World Champion a speedy recovery and await further news on when we’ll see the 2025 title winner back in action.
Aprilia Racing returns to the track on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, fresh from the historic Le Mans weekend that ended with a one-two-three finish by Jorge Martín, Marco Bezzecchi, and Ai Ogura. The weekend will also be followed by the second official tests of the season, scheduled for Monday on the Catalan track.
Marco Bezzecchi is headed to Spain after another highly competitive weekend where he finished on the podium in Le Mans both in the sprint race and in the long race. Jorge Martín, on the other hand, will be tackling his home GP fresh from an extremely high-level performance on the French track where he took victory in the sprint race, as well as in the long race, 588 days after his last win, confirming his increasingly competitive feeling on the RS-GP26.
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is a highly technical track where handling turns smoothly proves to be a decisive factor. It is 4.66 km long, with 8 right-handed turns and 6 left-handers. The first braking section is also significant – one of the most demanding in the championship – partly due to the 1,047 metres leading up to it.
Marco Bezzecchi:
“It’s great to be back in Barcelona and, above all, to have two race weekends in a row, because I really can’t wait to get back on track. It’s a fantastic circuit and the fans are always incredibly passionate, so we’ll try to give our best.”
Jorge Martin:
“I’m extremely pleased about how things are going. Barcelona is a challenging track, and it was particularly difficult for us last year. The goal will therefore be to work hard to figure out which changes to make so we can be as competitive as possible.”
Bulega’s historic run rolls on as WorldSBK heads to Most.
The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship heads to the Autodrom Most for the Czech Round on 15-17 May, with Nicolo Bulega arriving at the venue on the verge of further history.
Recent Form and Momentum
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) arrives at the Autodrom Most as the Championship leader, having scored the maximum 248 points available across the first four rounds of the 2026 season.
The Italian has also become the fastest rider in WorldSBK history to reach 32 race wins, achieving the milestone in just 84 races, surpassing the previous record held by Troy Bayliss (94 races). All other riders to reach 32 victories required over 100 races.
Teammate Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) sits second in the standings, 82 points adrift, and is currently on a run of nine consecutive second-place finishes – all behind Bulega. The only longer such streak in WorldSBK history came at the start of 2019, when Jonathan Reafinished second 10 times in succession behind Alvaro Bautista.
Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) holds third place with 99 points, carrying a 14-point advantage over Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) in fourth.
Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) and Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) are tied on 82 points, while former World Champion Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) completes the top six, just one point further back.
Miguel Oliveira (88) and Alex Lowes (22) during the race 1 at Portimao. Photo courtesy WorldSBK.
Team & Rider News
Following his Race 2 incident at Balaton Park, Miguel Oliveira has been ruled out of the Czech Round and will be replaced by Michael van der Mark.
Honda HRC has yet to confirm whether Jake Dixon will return from injury at Most or continue to be replaced.
Nicolo Bulega (11), Iker Lecuona (7) and Sam Lowes (14) at Assen. Photo courtesy WSBK.
Historical Performance
Bulega and Bautista are the only riders on the current grid to have previously won at Most, with the Italian taking victory in the most recent race at the circuit in 2025.
Ducati leads the way in terms of podium finishes at Most with 20, ahead of Yamaha (10), Kawasaki (8) and BMW (7). No other manufacturer has recorded a podium at the circuit.
The record for most wins at Most is shared by Yamaha and BMW, with five each, both courtesy of Toprak Razgatlioglu.
Nicolo Bulega (11) at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Milestones & Spotlight
At Balaton Park, Bulega equalled the all-time record of 25 consecutive podium finishes, originally set by Colin Edwards in 2002 and matched by Toprak Razgatlioglu in 2025. He now has the opportunity to become the first rider to reach 26.
Bulega is also on the longest winning streak in WorldSBK history, currently standing at 16 consecutive victories.
In addition, he holds the record for the most wins at the start of a season, with 12 from the opening 12 races of 2026.
Arenas holds the advantage ahead of crucial Czech Round.
WSSP Race Start. Photo courtesy WSBK.
Recent Form and Momentum
Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) continues to lead the WorldSSP standings after a strong weekend at Balaton Park, where he secured two podium finishes, including a victory in Race 2. The Spaniard now sits on 150 points and holds a comfortable advantage of 33 points over Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing Verdnatura), who endured a more challenging Hungarian Round.
Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory) lies third in the standings with 97 points, having claimed his third win of the season in Race 1 at Balaton Park. However, a technical issue in Race 2 prevented him from adding to his tally, impacting his pursuit of Arenas in the Championship.
Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) and Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) complete the top five with 89 and 88 points respectively.
Jaume Masia (5) at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy WSBK.
Historical Performance
Among the current grid, Dominique Aegerter (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team), Jaume Masia and Can Oncu have all previously taken victory at Most. In 2025, Masia and Oncu shared the wins at the Czech venue.
Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) secured a double podium finish at Most last season, while Philipp Oettl also featured on the podium in 2025.
Yamaha leads the all-time wins tally at Most with five victories, followed by Ducati (four) and Honda (one).
Local Colors
The Compos Racing Team duo of Oliver Konig and Ondrej Vostatek will represent the Czech Republic on home soil at Most.
Most awaits as WorldSPB battle intensifies at the top
WSPB Race start at Assen. Photo courtesy WSBK.
Recent Form and Momentum
David Salvador (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI) arrives at Most as the Championship leader with 69 points, having secured three podium finishes from the opening four races. Still chasing his first victory in the new World Sportbike class, the Spaniard will be aiming to convert consistency into a breakthrough win this weekend.
Just five points behind, Jeffrey Buis (Track & Trades Wixx Racing) sits second in the standings after a strong home round in Assen. His teammate Ferre Fleerackers completes the top three, 10 points adrift of Salvador, following his Race 2 victory in the Netherlands.
Xavi Artigas (MTM Kawasaki) holds fourth place with 54 points after claiming his maiden WorldSPB podium at Assen, while Antonio Torres (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI), the first-ever race winner in the category, is fifth and just one point further back.
Historical Performance
While this marks WorldSPB’s first visit to the Autodrom Most, several riders have previous experience at the Czech circuit from their time in WorldSSP300. Jeffrey Buis and Loris Veneman (MTM Kawasaki) are both race winners at Most in WorldSSP300.
In 2025, Buis, Salvador, and Humberto Maier (Yamaha AD78 FIMLA by MS Racing) shared the podium at the venue in the WorldSSP300 class.
Local Riders
Troy Sovicka (Panattoni BGR Smrz Racing) is the sole Czech rider on the permanent entry list and will be joined by wildcard entry Stepan Zuda (Freudenberg Team), adding local interest for the home crowd.
Oh dear, what a weekend! For want of a screw, the race was lost. Or, maybe I should say: for want of a proper screw. Yes, I’m talking about Marc Marquez, him having a screw loose leading to a rather painful absence for the man who’d absolutely shattered the lap record at Les Mans on Saturday.
And it’s bad news for Ducati, too, as Alex took a tumble within the first rounds today and left the door wide open for Aprilia to, once again, establish dominance. It looks like the greatest contest this year will be an in-house affair for the Bezz and his teammate Martin. Yes, it’s the Axe Murderer versus the Mad Philosopher. Here’s to many more battles to come!
So yeah: bad news for Ducati. But maybe not as bad as you’d think. Why? Well, I could tell you that but I won’t. Not because I don’t like you, dear reader, but because we’ve got Mat and Peter ready to talk about it. So let’s just wrap this up and hit play, alright?
Cheers!
“France 2026 – Screwed At Les Mans,” by Roadracing World MotoGP Editor Mat Oxley and Peter Bom. To listen to the podcast, click here.
The 49th summer season of regional competition opened at Shannonville Motorsport Park on the perimeter Pro layout May 8-10, and Milwaukee Yamaha YZF-R1 racer Elie Daccache continued to set the big bike pace. The reigning RACEMoto Series overall pro Superbike Champ, Daccache won both of those events (Saturday and Sunday) as well as one of the two Sprint Cup races for 1000cc machinery, in his quest to earn his tenth straight number one plate for the S.M.P. based Championship.
On Saturday, Daccache was penalized for a jump start in the first grid start of the season but overcame his five second punishment to beat runner-up Michael Leon’s Royal Distributing/Pro 6 Cycle BME R1000RR. Third after fighting for the lead early was Brad MacRae on his Yamaha YZF-R9 Supersporter, gradually pulling away from Mat Simpson’s Sousa Suzuki GSX-R750, another Supersport spec entry.
After running with the leaders, Connor Cambell had a technical issue and pulled into the pits with his McFarlan Kawasaki ZX-!0R Ninja. Campbell would opt to pack up and save his machinery for the upcoming Bridgestone CSBK National opener at the same venue, next weekend. Earlier in the day, his team-mate Alex Michel had crashed his brand new, pristine SpeedFactory Kawasaki and also opted to return to the shop to prepare for the next event.
In Sunday’s Sprint Cup, Daccache was working with a solid lead when he fell exiting the opening set of esses, uninjured but damaging his machine and gear. Leon was close to take the victory, with MacRae a reasonably close second. Álex Beaudoin was third from Chris Fehr.
Saturday’s opening Superbike Feature provided a clear win for Daccache, but Leon stayed close for second, an eventual six seconds behind after 12 laps of the 2.47 km “long track.” Supersport GSX-R750 mounted National star Sebastien Trembaly was a late entry, started from the back, and charged through the pack to earn third, Farnham Brewing Yamaha mounted Ernest Bernard was third most of the race and listed as fourth at the finish, ahead of Fehr and Mathew Annable.
For Sunday’s Feature, Daccache “Dr. Frankenstein-ed” his Yamaha back together after the Cup class crash, was late for the warm-up when his bike stalled on pre-grid and was worried that “everything was straight” after the fall his previous race. Daccache then got the hole shot and led the whole way, gradually gapping second placed Leon. Tremblay was a close third from Bernhard and Fehr.
In the poor conditions late on Sunday, Daccache set his best time of the weekend, a lap at 1:05.77, Leon turning a 1:06.6. Daccache is supported by Pirelli while Leon uses Dunlop slicks.
Brad MacRae (17) was the quickest Middleweight rider at Shannonville on his Supersport-spec Colron Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple, but crashed out of his last race of the day after scoring wins in three previous events at the opening RACEMoto Regional of 2026 at Shannonville Motorsport Park, Ontario, Canada. Photo by Colin Fraser for RACEMoto
Two classes ogered on track time for the middleweight Supersport contenders, and Saturday’s opening Pro 600 Supersport race was won over 12 laps by MacRae’s Colron Yamaha triple, well clear of the Kawasakis of Martin Perreault and Scott Szollos. Mid- program, Heavyweight also went to MacRae, lapping in the 1:07 flat range, good lap times for the cool and overcast conditions. Former National Supersport Champ Tremblay was second, five seconds back, from Simpson in a preview of the upcoming National.
On Sunday, MacRae started with another Pro 600 Supersport victory and was leading the Heavyweight race over a pushing Tremblay when he fell exiting the final turn. He remounted to salavage third, nursing an injured hand with a best lap at 1:07.13. Tremblay won (best lap 1:07.43) ahead of Alexis Beaudoin.
Amateur Supersport featured some good action at the front, with Saturday’s opener going to Yannick Rouleau (Yam) over Daniel Johnson (Kaw) and Parker Sabine-Craig (Yam). On Sunday, Julien Montpetit pushed through the pack, improving on his Saturday fourth overall to earn victory on a Kawasaki. Johnson was second and Rouleau third.
J.S. Lefebvre won Saturday’s Superbike race by over five seconds from Sabine-Craig and Jeremy Lazure, with Lefebvre edging Sabine-Craig for first by just .62 of a second to secure the double on Sunday. Steve Garneau was third.
In the Middleweight division (primarily Twins), National ace Jean-Paul Tache cleared og on Saturday to edge fellow veteran Loie Raga (both Aprilia mounted) for the win by almost twelve seconds, Seb Tremblay charging from the back on his Supermoto bike to grab third!
Sunday’s Middleweight race was another Tache demo, Raga ten seconds back at the finish while the Suzuki of Justin Marshall (og track Saturday) claimed third.
Middleweight king Istvan Hidvegi dominated that class on his immaculate Kawasaki, winning Saturday by twenty seconds from 14-year-old big-wheel rookie Stefan Tanasic (Snow City Kawasaki) and Super Sonic Roadrace School boss Toni Sharpless (Yam).
Unfortunately, Tanasic, a rising star, was involved in a start line shunt in Sunday’s MiniSBK race and broke his collar bone.
On Sunday, Hidvegi won Middleweight again by just over nine seconds (over 6 laps) from Sharpless, who held og a challenge from the Kawasaki of third placed arch-rival Alan Burns.
Two sets of Sunday races were on oger for the junior MiniSBK racers, using the interior Go- kart layout of the original Nelson version of S.M.P.
In the Three and Four division, grandson of the organizers Thorleif Grummett continued his winning ways “at home” on a Honda CRF50, from the similar machines of Crosby Byberg and Chulainn Grummett. In race two, Grummett won by most of a lap from Chulainn and Crosby.
In the bigger bike MiniSBK division, Eric Sergi did most of the leading on his Supermoto Honda CRF150 from the Ohvale of Jozsef Molnar, with the pair dicing for the win. In the first race, Sergi held og the challenge to win by .278 of a second, while in part two, Molnar was first by all of .1 of a second. The Moto2 Division of the same race was won both times by the Ohvale of rookie Cohen Byberg, who rode up through the field.
Ken Roczen earns first-career 450 AMA Supercross Championship, Haiden Deegan and Cole Davies win 250 West and East classes, respectively.
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — After another outstanding season of racing, the American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the three champions of the 2026 AMA Supercross season, which concluded Saturday, May 9, in Salt Lake City.
After a tight back-and-forth throughout the season, Ken Roczen of Progressive Insurance Cycle Gear Suzuki Team edged out Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence for the AMA Supercross 450 championship by just three points. After seven Top 5 championship finishes — including a pair of runner-up seasons in 2016 and 2021 — Roczen finally reached the mountaintop of the 450 class in 2026, becoming Suzuki’s first 450 champion since AMA Hall of Famer Ryan Dungey in 2010.
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing swept the 250 classes in dominant fashion, as Haiden Deegan secured the 250 West crown in the 12th round of the season in St. Louis, while Cole Davies wrapped up the 250 East title chase during the 15th round in Philadelphia.
“This season of AMA Supercross was memorable, with the 450 title fight coming down to the very last race of the season,” AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman said. “We are grateful to all of the fans that followed along this season, and we are happy to congratulate Ken Roczen, Haiden Deegan and Cole Davies on their respective championships.”
Entering the final round of the season with a 332-331 points lead over Lawrence, Roczen’s fifth-place finish in Salt Lake City was just enough to hold off the Aussie contender — who finished seventh — and secure his first championship. Roczen finished with 349 points on the season, in addition to five wins, producing seven podium finishes across the final eight rounds of the season.
“I was an emotional wreck today. It was not an easy task by any means. I’ve been exhausted, physically and mentally, over these past few weeks, but I’ve dreamed of this since I was a little kid. This is just a testament of you never give up,” Roczen said. “Anybody, at any age, whenever you’re competing and you feel anxiety, you feel strange emotions that rob your energy, you’re not alone. I feel those too, but I don’t give up. I work on it daily and [the championship] is how it pays off. You can do it too.”
Deegan captured his second consecutive AMA 250 West championship, capturing podium finishes in eight of 10 races, including seven victories on the season. The Temecula, Calif., native led the class for most of the season and finished his dominant campaign with 233 points.
“I’m so grateful. This 250 career has been insane,” Deegan said. “I’m not done ticking [championships] off and we’re coming to the 450 Class swinging.”
Also racing aboard a Yamaha, Davies saw similar success in the AMA 250 East championship race. Davies rolled to the championship with nine podium finishes and six victories while racking up 231 points across 10 rounds.
“[This championship] means everything to me and my family. We’ve sacrificed everything to come over here [and race in the U.S.]. I cannot thank them enough,” Davies said. “All the hard work, the ups and downs, it’s all worth it now. This track was treacherous, but we got it done. A dream come true.”
The AMA also congratulates Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Garrett Marchbanks and Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Caden Dudney, who earned the AMA Rookie of the Year in the 450 and 250 classes, respectively.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 11, 2026) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is pleased to announce the launch of ThrottleFestUSA.com, the official online destination for ThrottleFest, the four-day motorsports festival set for May 14-17 at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland.
Designed to help fans make the most of the full ThrottleFest experience, ThrottleFestUSA.com will serve as the central source for event schedules, start times, activity locations and weekend updates. From on-track racing and fan activities to live entertainment, food, vendors, camping and special events, the website will allow attendees to see what is happening, when it is happening and where to go throughout the weekend.
ThrottleFest will be highlighted by Round 6 of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season on Saturday, May 16, as the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series brings bar-to-bar action to Budds Creek Motocross Park. The four-day festival will also feature a full lineup of motorsports competition, including amateur flat track, motocross, pit bike racing, endurocross and hare scrambles, giving fans a packed schedule of racing across multiple disciplines.
The website will continue to be updated as additional programming, schedules and event details are confirmed. Fans are encouraged to visit ThrottleFestUSA.com before arriving at Budds Creek Motocross Park and throughout the weekend for the latest information.
Ticket options include single-day and multi-day packages, with camping also available for fans looking to experience the full ThrottleFest weekend.
Fans can visit ThrottleFestUSA.com now for event schedules, ticket information, registration details, camping information and the latest updates.
Next Up
Progressive American Flat Track returns to action on Saturday, May 16, with ThrottleFest at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Fans can visit ThrottleFestUSA.com for event schedules, start times, ticket information and weekend updates.
The following weekend, the series heads to Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, for the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile on Saturday, May 23.
Fans can find complete event information, tickets and updates at AmericanFlatTrack.com.
How to Watch
FloRacing
For those that can’t catch the live action at the track, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive American Flat Track. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2026. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/AFT2026 or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.
FS1
FOX Sports will provide in-depth coverage of select Progressive American Flat Track events, featuring rider features and onboard cameras. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements regarding premiere airdates on FS1 and re-airs on FS2. The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres will be posted to https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.
Joe Roberts (16) leading Sergio Garcia (3), Ayumu Sasaki (71) and Senna Agius (81) at Mans. Photo courtesy American Racing.
May 12, 2026 – Le Mans, France. The American Racing Team left the Circuit Bugatti this Sunday with its best result of the 2026 Moto2 World Championship season, scoring 15 points after a weekend that confirmed the team’s clear step forward.
Filip Salač produced a stunning final flying lap in qualifying to vault to third on the grid, earning a place in parc fermé and the team’s first front-row start of the year. Joe Roberts secured sixth on the grid — his best qualifying of the season so far.
In the race, Filip Salač and Joe Roberts both reached the top ten in a Grand Prix that was red-flagged on the opening laps and then decided over a nine lap quick-started race. Joe crossed the line in eighth, while Filip, after fighting for first place before the red flag, recovered from being pushed wide on the restart to finish ninth.
The team now turns its attention to the next round of the 2026 Moto2 World Championship in Catalunya, confident that the recent development steps are paying off.
Randy from 619Kneedraggers is currently working to lock in transport for riders heading to Washington.
He’s currently taking deposits, and final transport pricing will depend on how many riders participate.
📞 Contact Randy directly: 619-244-7677
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Road Crew Gear
Below are the initial concepts for a personalized T-Shirt and Snap-up Pit Shirt
We’ll finalize the designs this week and send out the order link shortly after.
Schedule
Here is the current Road Crew Schedule
June 6–7 — Buttonwillow Classic (CRA | Racing)
June 19–21 — The Ridge (WMRRA | Racing)
June 22–23 — The Ridge (2Fast Track Days | Riding) June 26–28 — The Ridge (MotoAmerica | Spectating) June 29–30 — The Ridge (2Fast Track Days | Riding)
July 10-12 — Laguna Seca (MotoAmerica | Spectating)
Aug 8–9 — Burt Brothers Motorpark/UMC (UtahSBK | Racing)
Aug 29–30 — Buttonwillow Circuit (AFM | Racing)
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Looking forward to an amazing summer with the CVMA crew.
Heading into Barber Motorsports Park, the 2026 Quad Lock Superbike Championship is in Mathew Scholtz’s (#11) control. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Ben Spies Named Grand Marshal As Quad Lock Superbike Championship Heats Up At Round Two.
The momentum of the Quad Lock Superbike Championship shifts to Birmingham, Alabama’s Barber Motorsports Park following a high-intensity season opener in Atlanta. This year’s talented Superbike field has already dismantled expert predictions, leaving fans no clear title favorite.
As the celebration of “50 Years Of Superbike Racing,” continues, MotoAmerica welcomes AMA Hall of Famer Ben Spies as Grand Marshal at Barber Motorsports Park—the site of his iconic 2006 victory over Mat Mladin that launched his global career in motorcycle racing.
Three-time AMA Superbike Champion and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee Ben Spies will be Grand Marshal for this weekend’s Superbikes at Barber event. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The three-time AMA Superbike champion, World Superbike title winner, and last American to stand atop a MotoGP podium now serves as team principal for Rahal Ducati Moto. “Elbowz” continues to impact the paddock by mentoring riders PJ Jacobsen, Kayla Yaakov, Alessandro Di Mario, and Josh Herrin.
For those seeking a deeper connection to the sport’s heritage, the on-site Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum offers an unparalleled experience. Officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest motorcycle museum, the facility houses more than 1,800 vintage and contemporary motorcycles, representing over 100 years of production. A centerpiece of the museum is the World Champions Exhibit, which showcases championship-winning motorcycles personally donated by both Kenny Roberts and Kenny Roberts Jr.
“We’re excited to continue ‘50 Years of Superbike Racing’ with round two at Barber Motorsports Park,” said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “The opening round is always exciting, with riders on new teams wanting a strong start to the season. But as we saw, there were many surprises in Atlanta, and we don’t have a clear favorite yet as we head into round two.
“Barber is a demanding track that tests a rider’s physical limits and a team’s technical ability to find the ultimate setup. It will be fun to see which teams can step up and take control, and I expect the intense competition in Alabama to deliver even more unpredictable results.”
One rider well-suited for these technical and physical demands is Mathew Scholtz, who enters Barber carrying confidence and the Quad Lock Superbike Championship points lead aboard his Strack Racing Yamaha YZF-R1. The South African has shown strong pace at the Alabama circuit throughout his career, and Barber’s flowing nature has historically fit his smooth riding style.
Sean Dylan Kelly (#40) is second in the Quad Lock Superbike standings and just nine points out of the lead. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
OrangeCat Racing’s Sean Dylan Kelly also returns to a meaningful venue in his Superbike career. Barber was the site of the Floridian’s first Superbike podium, and the BMW M 1000 RR rider is targeting a breakthrough weekend that could firmly establish him among the early championship contenders. The technical demands of the 17-turn, 2.38-mile road course may play directly into Kelly’s strengths as one of the paddock’s most precise riders as he continues to gel with his new machine.
Few riders carry a stronger résumé at Barber than six-time premier-class title winner Cameron Beaubier, boasting eight career wins at the Birmingham circuit. As the Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law rider is chasing a record-tying seventh season title, Alabama presents him with an opportunity to break AMA Hall of Famer Mat Mladins record of nine total wins at Barber Motorsports Park.
Cameron Beaubier (#1) is third in the championship and has won more Superbike races at Barber than any other current rider. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Another rider looking to claw back some missing points after round one is Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong. Barber’s fast and flowing layout rewards confidence on corner entry, an area where Fong has consistently excelled throughout his Superbike career. If the Yamaha rider finds early rhythm during the weekend, he will be a threat at the front of the pack.
Bobby Fong and his “Fast 50” are fourth in the championship heading into Barber. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Cameron Petersen enters the Alabama round building solid momentum aboard his Wrench Motorcycles Ducati Panigale V4 R. As Petersen’s familiarity with the Ducati platform continues to grow, Barber could offer the South African an opportunity to push closer to the front of the premier-class battle.
Cam Petersen loves his #45 Ducati Panigale V4 R and is excited to race it this weekend at one of his favorite tracks. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
M4 ECSTAR Suzuki riders Brandon Paasch and Richie Escalante are primed to lead the charge at Barber Motorsports Park. Headquartered in nearby Athens, the legendary squad aims to propel their GSX-R1000Rs to the front of the pack for a podium finish in Sweet Home Alabama.
Teammates Brandon Paasch and Richie Escalante are locked in and look to use the Suzuki GSX-R1000R’s sharp handling to slice through the field at Barber. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim enters Barber Motorsports Park aboard his Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP looking to regain ground after an early-season DNF at the opening round.
Kentucky native Hayden Gillim (69) brings his relentless grit to Barber. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Another rider to watch closely is Rahal Ducati Moto with XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen. The ultra-tough New Yorker is expected to return to competition this weekend aboard the Ducati Panigale V4 R, bringing yet another experienced frontrunner back into an already stacked Superbike field.
As the paddock arrives at “the Augusta National of Motorsports,” the margin for error is razor-thin. However, the true wildcard may be the unpredictable spring weather. The forecast calls for high heat on Saturday and Sunday, but a surprising spring shower could act as the ultimate equalizer, upending expert predictions again. Riders and teams will need to be ready for anything from high heat to high water.
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Marc Marquez (93) at COTA. Photo by Michael Gougis.
The reigning World Champions confirm the #93 won’t have a stand-in rider at the Catalan GP following his successful double surgery.
Ducati Lenovo Team have confirmed that Marc Marquez, who underwent successful surgery on Sunday following his Tissot Sprint crash at the French Grand Prix, won’t be replaced this weekend at the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalunya.
The reigning World Champion has begun his recovery after a double surgical procedure on his right foot and shoulder in Madrid, and, given the short turnaround from Le Mans to Barcelona, Francesco Bagnaia will be the only rider in factory Ducati colours at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
We continue to wish the seven-time MotoGP World Champion a speedy recovery and await further news on when we’ll see the 2025 title winner back in action.
Aprilia Racing returns to the track on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, fresh from the historic Le Mans weekend that ended with a one-two-three finish by Jorge Martín, Marco Bezzecchi, and Ai Ogura. The weekend will also be followed by the second official tests of the season, scheduled for Monday on the Catalan track.
Marco Bezzecchi is headed to Spain after another highly competitive weekend where he finished on the podium in Le Mans both in the sprint race and in the long race. Jorge Martín, on the other hand, will be tackling his home GP fresh from an extremely high-level performance on the French track where he took victory in the sprint race, as well as in the long race, 588 days after his last win, confirming his increasingly competitive feeling on the RS-GP26.
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is a highly technical track where handling turns smoothly proves to be a decisive factor. It is 4.66 km long, with 8 right-handed turns and 6 left-handers. The first braking section is also significant – one of the most demanding in the championship – partly due to the 1,047 metres leading up to it.
Marco Bezzecchi:
“It’s great to be back in Barcelona and, above all, to have two race weekends in a row, because I really can’t wait to get back on track. It’s a fantastic circuit and the fans are always incredibly passionate, so we’ll try to give our best.”
Jorge Martin:
“I’m extremely pleased about how things are going. Barcelona is a challenging track, and it was particularly difficult for us last year. The goal will therefore be to work hard to figure out which changes to make so we can be as competitive as possible.”
WSBK Race 2 start at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy WSBK.
Bulega’s historic run rolls on as WorldSBK heads to Most.
The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship heads to the Autodrom Most for the Czech Round on 15-17 May, with Nicolo Bulega arriving at the venue on the verge of further history.
Recent Form and Momentum
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) arrives at the Autodrom Most as the Championship leader, having scored the maximum 248 points available across the first four rounds of the 2026 season.
The Italian has also become the fastest rider in WorldSBK history to reach 32 race wins, achieving the milestone in just 84 races, surpassing the previous record held by Troy Bayliss (94 races). All other riders to reach 32 victories required over 100 races.
Teammate Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) sits second in the standings, 82 points adrift, and is currently on a run of nine consecutive second-place finishes – all behind Bulega. The only longer such streak in WorldSBK history came at the start of 2019, when Jonathan Reafinished second 10 times in succession behind Alvaro Bautista.
Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) holds third place with 99 points, carrying a 14-point advantage over Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) in fourth.
Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) and Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) are tied on 82 points, while former World Champion Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) completes the top six, just one point further back.
Miguel Oliveira (88) and Alex Lowes (22) during the race 1 at Portimao. Photo courtesy WorldSBK.
Team & Rider News
Following his Race 2 incident at Balaton Park, Miguel Oliveira has been ruled out of the Czech Round and will be replaced by Michael van der Mark.
Honda HRC has yet to confirm whether Jake Dixon will return from injury at Most or continue to be replaced.
Nicolo Bulega (11), Iker Lecuona (7) and Sam Lowes (14) at Assen. Photo courtesy WSBK.
Historical Performance
Bulega and Bautista are the only riders on the current grid to have previously won at Most, with the Italian taking victory in the most recent race at the circuit in 2025.
Ducati leads the way in terms of podium finishes at Most with 20, ahead of Yamaha (10), Kawasaki (8) and BMW (7). No other manufacturer has recorded a podium at the circuit.
The record for most wins at Most is shared by Yamaha and BMW, with five each, both courtesy of Toprak Razgatlioglu.
Nicolo Bulega (11) at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Milestones & Spotlight
At Balaton Park, Bulega equalled the all-time record of 25 consecutive podium finishes, originally set by Colin Edwards in 2002 and matched by Toprak Razgatlioglu in 2025. He now has the opportunity to become the first rider to reach 26.
Bulega is also on the longest winning streak in WorldSBK history, currently standing at 16 consecutive victories.
In addition, he holds the record for the most wins at the start of a season, with 12 from the opening 12 races of 2026.
Arenas holds the advantage ahead of crucial Czech Round.
WSSP Race Start. Photo courtesy WSBK.
Recent Form and Momentum
Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) continues to lead the WorldSSP standings after a strong weekend at Balaton Park, where he secured two podium finishes, including a victory in Race 2. The Spaniard now sits on 150 points and holds a comfortable advantage of 33 points over Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing Verdnatura), who endured a more challenging Hungarian Round.
Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory) lies third in the standings with 97 points, having claimed his third win of the season in Race 1 at Balaton Park. However, a technical issue in Race 2 prevented him from adding to his tally, impacting his pursuit of Arenas in the Championship.
Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) and Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) complete the top five with 89 and 88 points respectively.
Jaume Masia (5) at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy WSBK.
Historical Performance
Among the current grid, Dominique Aegerter (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team), Jaume Masia and Can Oncu have all previously taken victory at Most. In 2025, Masia and Oncu shared the wins at the Czech venue.
Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) secured a double podium finish at Most last season, while Philipp Oettl also featured on the podium in 2025.
Yamaha leads the all-time wins tally at Most with five victories, followed by Ducati (four) and Honda (one).
Local Colors
The Compos Racing Team duo of Oliver Konig and Ondrej Vostatek will represent the Czech Republic on home soil at Most.
Most awaits as WorldSPB battle intensifies at the top
WSPB Race start at Assen. Photo courtesy WSBK.
Recent Form and Momentum
David Salvador (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI) arrives at Most as the Championship leader with 69 points, having secured three podium finishes from the opening four races. Still chasing his first victory in the new World Sportbike class, the Spaniard will be aiming to convert consistency into a breakthrough win this weekend.
Just five points behind, Jeffrey Buis (Track & Trades Wixx Racing) sits second in the standings after a strong home round in Assen. His teammate Ferre Fleerackers completes the top three, 10 points adrift of Salvador, following his Race 2 victory in the Netherlands.
Xavi Artigas (MTM Kawasaki) holds fourth place with 54 points after claiming his maiden WorldSPB podium at Assen, while Antonio Torres (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI), the first-ever race winner in the category, is fifth and just one point further back.
Historical Performance
While this marks WorldSPB’s first visit to the Autodrom Most, several riders have previous experience at the Czech circuit from their time in WorldSSP300. Jeffrey Buis and Loris Veneman (MTM Kawasaki) are both race winners at Most in WorldSSP300.
In 2025, Buis, Salvador, and Humberto Maier (Yamaha AD78 FIMLA by MS Racing) shared the podium at the venue in the WorldSSP300 class.
Local Riders
Troy Sovicka (Panattoni BGR Smrz Racing) is the sole Czech rider on the permanent entry list and will be joined by wildcard entry Stepan Zuda (Freudenberg Team), adding local interest for the home crowd.
Oh dear, what a weekend! For want of a screw, the race was lost. Or, maybe I should say: for want of a proper screw. Yes, I’m talking about Marc Marquez, him having a screw loose leading to a rather painful absence for the man who’d absolutely shattered the lap record at Les Mans on Saturday.
And it’s bad news for Ducati, too, as Alex took a tumble within the first rounds today and left the door wide open for Aprilia to, once again, establish dominance. It looks like the greatest contest this year will be an in-house affair for the Bezz and his teammate Martin. Yes, it’s the Axe Murderer versus the Mad Philosopher. Here’s to many more battles to come!
So yeah: bad news for Ducati. But maybe not as bad as you’d think. Why? Well, I could tell you that but I won’t. Not because I don’t like you, dear reader, but because we’ve got Mat and Peter ready to talk about it. So let’s just wrap this up and hit play, alright?
Cheers!
“France 2026 – Screwed At Les Mans,” by Roadracing World MotoGP Editor Mat Oxley and Peter Bom. To listen to the podcast, click here.
2025 RACEMoto Regional pace setters Elie Daccache (No. 1 Milwaukee Yamaha YZF-R1) and Michael Leon (No. 74 Royal Distributing/Pro 6 BMW R1000RR) fight for first in the Pro Superbike Feature at the opening race of 2026 at Shannonville Motorsport Park’s Pro circuit. Photo by Colin Fraser for RACEMoto.
The 49th summer season of regional competition opened at Shannonville Motorsport Park on the perimeter Pro layout May 8-10, and Milwaukee Yamaha YZF-R1 racer Elie Daccache continued to set the big bike pace. The reigning RACEMoto Series overall pro Superbike Champ, Daccache won both of those events (Saturday and Sunday) as well as one of the two Sprint Cup races for 1000cc machinery, in his quest to earn his tenth straight number one plate for the S.M.P. based Championship.
On Saturday, Daccache was penalized for a jump start in the first grid start of the season but overcame his five second punishment to beat runner-up Michael Leon’s Royal Distributing/Pro 6 Cycle BME R1000RR. Third after fighting for the lead early was Brad MacRae on his Yamaha YZF-R9 Supersporter, gradually pulling away from Mat Simpson’s Sousa Suzuki GSX-R750, another Supersport spec entry.
After running with the leaders, Connor Cambell had a technical issue and pulled into the pits with his McFarlan Kawasaki ZX-!0R Ninja. Campbell would opt to pack up and save his machinery for the upcoming Bridgestone CSBK National opener at the same venue, next weekend. Earlier in the day, his team-mate Alex Michel had crashed his brand new, pristine SpeedFactory Kawasaki and also opted to return to the shop to prepare for the next event.
In Sunday’s Sprint Cup, Daccache was working with a solid lead when he fell exiting the opening set of esses, uninjured but damaging his machine and gear. Leon was close to take the victory, with MacRae a reasonably close second. Álex Beaudoin was third from Chris Fehr.
Saturday’s opening Superbike Feature provided a clear win for Daccache, but Leon stayed close for second, an eventual six seconds behind after 12 laps of the 2.47 km “long track.” Supersport GSX-R750 mounted National star Sebastien Trembaly was a late entry, started from the back, and charged through the pack to earn third, Farnham Brewing Yamaha mounted Ernest Bernard was third most of the race and listed as fourth at the finish, ahead of Fehr and Mathew Annable.
For Sunday’s Feature, Daccache “Dr. Frankenstein-ed” his Yamaha back together after the Cup class crash, was late for the warm-up when his bike stalled on pre-grid and was worried that “everything was straight” after the fall his previous race. Daccache then got the hole shot and led the whole way, gradually gapping second placed Leon. Tremblay was a close third from Bernhard and Fehr.
In the poor conditions late on Sunday, Daccache set his best time of the weekend, a lap at 1:05.77, Leon turning a 1:06.6. Daccache is supported by Pirelli while Leon uses Dunlop slicks.
Brad MacRae (17) was the quickest Middleweight rider at Shannonville on his Supersport-spec Colron Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple, but crashed out of his last race of the day after scoring wins in three previous events at the opening RACEMoto Regional of 2026 at Shannonville Motorsport Park, Ontario, Canada. Photo by Colin Fraser for RACEMoto
Two classes ogered on track time for the middleweight Supersport contenders, and Saturday’s opening Pro 600 Supersport race was won over 12 laps by MacRae’s Colron Yamaha triple, well clear of the Kawasakis of Martin Perreault and Scott Szollos. Mid- program, Heavyweight also went to MacRae, lapping in the 1:07 flat range, good lap times for the cool and overcast conditions. Former National Supersport Champ Tremblay was second, five seconds back, from Simpson in a preview of the upcoming National.
On Sunday, MacRae started with another Pro 600 Supersport victory and was leading the Heavyweight race over a pushing Tremblay when he fell exiting the final turn. He remounted to salavage third, nursing an injured hand with a best lap at 1:07.13. Tremblay won (best lap 1:07.43) ahead of Alexis Beaudoin.
Amateur Supersport featured some good action at the front, with Saturday’s opener going to Yannick Rouleau (Yam) over Daniel Johnson (Kaw) and Parker Sabine-Craig (Yam). On Sunday, Julien Montpetit pushed through the pack, improving on his Saturday fourth overall to earn victory on a Kawasaki. Johnson was second and Rouleau third.
J.S. Lefebvre won Saturday’s Superbike race by over five seconds from Sabine-Craig and Jeremy Lazure, with Lefebvre edging Sabine-Craig for first by just .62 of a second to secure the double on Sunday. Steve Garneau was third.
In the Middleweight division (primarily Twins), National ace Jean-Paul Tache cleared og on Saturday to edge fellow veteran Loie Raga (both Aprilia mounted) for the win by almost twelve seconds, Seb Tremblay charging from the back on his Supermoto bike to grab third!
Sunday’s Middleweight race was another Tache demo, Raga ten seconds back at the finish while the Suzuki of Justin Marshall (og track Saturday) claimed third.
Middleweight king Istvan Hidvegi dominated that class on his immaculate Kawasaki, winning Saturday by twenty seconds from 14-year-old big-wheel rookie Stefan Tanasic (Snow City Kawasaki) and Super Sonic Roadrace School boss Toni Sharpless (Yam).
Unfortunately, Tanasic, a rising star, was involved in a start line shunt in Sunday’s MiniSBK race and broke his collar bone.
On Sunday, Hidvegi won Middleweight again by just over nine seconds (over 6 laps) from Sharpless, who held og a challenge from the Kawasaki of third placed arch-rival Alan Burns.
Two sets of Sunday races were on oger for the junior MiniSBK racers, using the interior Go- kart layout of the original Nelson version of S.M.P.
In the Three and Four division, grandson of the organizers Thorleif Grummett continued his winning ways “at home” on a Honda CRF50, from the similar machines of Crosby Byberg and Chulainn Grummett. In race two, Grummett won by most of a lap from Chulainn and Crosby.
In the bigger bike MiniSBK division, Eric Sergi did most of the leading on his Supermoto Honda CRF150 from the Ohvale of Jozsef Molnar, with the pair dicing for the win. In the first race, Sergi held og the challenge to win by .278 of a second, while in part two, Molnar was first by all of .1 of a second. The Moto2 Division of the same race was won both times by the Ohvale of rookie Cohen Byberg, who rode up through the field.
Ken Roczen earns first-career 450 AMA Supercross Championship. Photo by Ryne Swanberg / courtesy AMA.
Ken Roczen earns first-career 450 AMA Supercross Championship, Haiden Deegan and Cole Davies win 250 West and East classes, respectively.
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — After another outstanding season of racing, the American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the three champions of the 2026 AMA Supercross season, which concluded Saturday, May 9, in Salt Lake City.
After a tight back-and-forth throughout the season, Ken Roczen of Progressive Insurance Cycle Gear Suzuki Team edged out Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence for the AMA Supercross 450 championship by just three points. After seven Top 5 championship finishes — including a pair of runner-up seasons in 2016 and 2021 — Roczen finally reached the mountaintop of the 450 class in 2026, becoming Suzuki’s first 450 champion since AMA Hall of Famer Ryan Dungey in 2010.
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing swept the 250 classes in dominant fashion, as Haiden Deegan secured the 250 West crown in the 12th round of the season in St. Louis, while Cole Davies wrapped up the 250 East title chase during the 15th round in Philadelphia.
“This season of AMA Supercross was memorable, with the 450 title fight coming down to the very last race of the season,” AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman said. “We are grateful to all of the fans that followed along this season, and we are happy to congratulate Ken Roczen, Haiden Deegan and Cole Davies on their respective championships.”
Entering the final round of the season with a 332-331 points lead over Lawrence, Roczen’s fifth-place finish in Salt Lake City was just enough to hold off the Aussie contender — who finished seventh — and secure his first championship. Roczen finished with 349 points on the season, in addition to five wins, producing seven podium finishes across the final eight rounds of the season.
“I was an emotional wreck today. It was not an easy task by any means. I’ve been exhausted, physically and mentally, over these past few weeks, but I’ve dreamed of this since I was a little kid. This is just a testament of you never give up,” Roczen said. “Anybody, at any age, whenever you’re competing and you feel anxiety, you feel strange emotions that rob your energy, you’re not alone. I feel those too, but I don’t give up. I work on it daily and [the championship] is how it pays off. You can do it too.”
Deegan captured his second consecutive AMA 250 West championship, capturing podium finishes in eight of 10 races, including seven victories on the season. The Temecula, Calif., native led the class for most of the season and finished his dominant campaign with 233 points.
“I’m so grateful. This 250 career has been insane,” Deegan said. “I’m not done ticking [championships] off and we’re coming to the 450 Class swinging.”
Also racing aboard a Yamaha, Davies saw similar success in the AMA 250 East championship race. Davies rolled to the championship with nine podium finishes and six victories while racking up 231 points across 10 rounds.
“[This championship] means everything to me and my family. We’ve sacrificed everything to come over here [and race in the U.S.]. I cannot thank them enough,” Davies said. “All the hard work, the ups and downs, it’s all worth it now. This track was treacherous, but we got it done. A dream come true.”
The AMA also congratulates Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Garrett Marchbanks and Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Caden Dudney, who earned the AMA Rookie of the Year in the 450 and 250 classes, respectively.
Justin Jones (No. 91), Trevor Brunner (No. 21), and Tom Drane (No. 1) battle during the Silver Dollar Short Track. Photo by Scott Hunter for AMA Pro Racing.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 11, 2026) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is pleased to announce the launch of ThrottleFestUSA.com, the official online destination for ThrottleFest, the four-day motorsports festival set for May 14-17 at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland.
Designed to help fans make the most of the full ThrottleFest experience, ThrottleFestUSA.com will serve as the central source for event schedules, start times, activity locations and weekend updates. From on-track racing and fan activities to live entertainment, food, vendors, camping and special events, the website will allow attendees to see what is happening, when it is happening and where to go throughout the weekend.
ThrottleFest will be highlighted by Round 6 of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season on Saturday, May 16, as the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series brings bar-to-bar action to Budds Creek Motocross Park. The four-day festival will also feature a full lineup of motorsports competition, including amateur flat track, motocross, pit bike racing, endurocross and hare scrambles, giving fans a packed schedule of racing across multiple disciplines.
The website will continue to be updated as additional programming, schedules and event details are confirmed. Fans are encouraged to visit ThrottleFestUSA.com before arriving at Budds Creek Motocross Park and throughout the weekend for the latest information.
Ticket options include single-day and multi-day packages, with camping also available for fans looking to experience the full ThrottleFest weekend.
Fans can visit ThrottleFestUSA.com now for event schedules, ticket information, registration details, camping information and the latest updates.
Next Up
Progressive American Flat Track returns to action on Saturday, May 16, with ThrottleFest at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Fans can visit ThrottleFestUSA.com for event schedules, start times, ticket information and weekend updates.
The following weekend, the series heads to Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, for the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile on Saturday, May 23.
Fans can find complete event information, tickets and updates at AmericanFlatTrack.com.
How to Watch
FloRacing
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FS1
FOX Sports will provide in-depth coverage of select Progressive American Flat Track events, featuring rider features and onboard cameras. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements regarding premiere airdates on FS1 and re-airs on FS2. The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres will be posted to https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.
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This website utilizes various technologies that are meant to make it as accessible as possible at all times. We utilize an accessibility interface that allows persons with specific
disabilities to adjust the website’s UI (user interface) and design it to their personal needs.
Additionally, the website utilizes an AI-based application that runs in the background and optimizes its accessibility level constantly. This application remediates the website’s HTML,
adapts Its functionality and behavior for screen-readers used by the blind users, and for keyboard functions used by individuals with motor impairments.
If you’ve found a malfunction or have ideas for improvement, we’ll be happy to hear from you. You can reach out to the website’s operators by using the following email
Screen-reader and keyboard navigation
Our website implements the ARIA attributes (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) technique, alongside various different behavioral changes, to ensure blind users visiting with
screen-readers are able to read, comprehend, and enjoy the website’s functions. As soon as a user with a screen-reader enters your site, they immediately receive
a prompt to enter the Screen-Reader Profile so they can browse and operate your site effectively. Here’s how our website covers some of the most important screen-reader requirements,
alongside console screenshots of code examples:
Screen-reader optimization: we run a background process that learns the website’s components from top to bottom, to ensure ongoing compliance even when updating the website.
In this process, we provide screen-readers with meaningful data using the ARIA set of attributes. For example, we provide accurate form labels;
descriptions for actionable icons (social media icons, search icons, cart icons, etc.); validation guidance for form inputs; element roles such as buttons, menus, modal dialogues (popups),
and others. Additionally, the background process scans all the website’s images and provides an accurate and meaningful image-object-recognition-based description as an ALT (alternate text) tag
for images that are not described. It will also extract texts that are embedded within the image, using an OCR (optical character recognition) technology.
To turn on screen-reader adjustments at any time, users need only to press the Alt+1 keyboard combination. Screen-reader users also get automatic announcements to turn the Screen-reader mode on
as soon as they enter the website.
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
