Today, the SMX League celebrates another incredible milestone in the life of off-road motorcycle icon and pioneer John Penton, who is celebrating his centennial birthday today, turning 100 years old. Penton is one of the most influential men in the history of motorcycling. Born on August 19, 1925, he first learned to ride motorcycles while growing up on his family’s farm in Amherst, Ohio. After serving in the Merchant Marine and the Navy during the Second World War, he bought his first motorcycle and began competing in various forms of competition. He became a national champion in off-road racing, and he represented the United States at seven different versions of the annual International Six Days Trial (now the International Six Days Enduro). Penton also set a transcontinental record in 1958 when he rode a motorcycle from New York City to Los Angeles in 52 hours and 11 minutes.
With the help of KTM, Penton established his own brand of off-road motorcycles to sell in America, which ultimately built the foundation for the decorated off-road success the Austrian brand enjoys today. Photo Courtesy AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum & Penton Family
Penton and his brother opened a motorcycle dealership in their hometown of Amherst, Ohio, where they sold European brands like BSA, BMW, and NSU that were lighter and more nimble than the American brands of the day. Penton eventually became a distributor for Sweden’s Husqvarna brand, and he hoped to convince them to build even lighter off-road machines. When they passed on Penton’s idea, he went to the Austrian KTM brand, which at the time produced bicycles and mopeds. He put up $6,000 of his own money to get them to build a lightweight off-road motorcycle to his specifications. He sold them in America as Penton motorcycles, while they sold as KTMs to the rest of the world. The partnership lasted for a decade before KTM bought the U.S. distribution from him. By that point, some 25,000 Pentons had been sold in America, and to this day, Pentons remain coveted by collectors and enthusiasts. The KTM brand, which also owns Husqvarna and GasGas, remains one of the biggest and most recognized motorcycle companies in the world.
John Penton was also a pioneer in the motorcycle aftermarket business. He partnered with the Italian brand Alpinestars to build an off-road motorcycling boot that he sold under the Hi-Point Racing brand in America. He also built and sold Hi-Point Racing trailers, lubricants, tires, riding apparel, accessories, and more.
Along the way, Penton sponsored and supported some of the most successful motorcycle racers in history, including Bob Hannah, Dick Burleson, and his own son, Jack Penton. And when a promising young 125cc supercross rider named Jeremy McGrath stepped onto his first podium at the 1990 Seattle Kingdome race, he was wearing Hi-Point boots.
Each year, Penton’s unprecedented and historic contribution to the sport and industry is celebrated with the John Penton GNCC in Millfield, Ohio. Photo Courtesy Ken Hill
John Penton was a charter member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, which was established in 1998. The Grand National Cross Country Series named the John Penton GNCC in Ohio after him, which remains one of the longest-running stops on the calendar. And last Thursday, the town of Amherst, Ohio, held a 100th birthday celebration for John Penton, who still lives there.
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Mark your calendars for July 24-26, 2026, as AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will return to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, for another weekend of vintage motorcycling fun.
“There’s no better weekend on the calendar than AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which is the ultimate celebration of vintage motorcycling in the United States,” AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman said. “At the AMA, we work extra hard to ensure a thrilling and unique event for all of those in attendance, and we anticipate that 2026 will once again be a grand celebration of vintage motorcycling. We are grateful to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course team for their continued help in running such a large event, and are counting down the days until we’re back on site.”
Every year, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days provides vintage enthusiasts with a weekend full of exciting activities, including a wide range of racing in a variety of disciplines, including trials, motocross, hare scrambles, flat track, road racing and pitbike racing, North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet, numerous recreational riding activities, seminars, bike show, stunt shows, and much more!
With its 2.4-mile, 15-turn road-racing track, and ample room for camping and activities, there’s no better host venue than Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
“Our team is very proud of our collaboration with the AMA to bring this two-wheel spectacle to our motorcycle fans,” said Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course President Craig Rust. “Given our location in the Midwest and close proximity to the AMA headquarters and the Hall of Fame, I believe we are the perfect home for this event. We’ll keep working hard to continue the growth and momentum that we have established at the Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days over the past several years.”
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days raises funds for the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that helps fund the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame’s mission to promote and preserve the history of motorcycling in America.
Tickets to 2026 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will be available soon and AMA Members will be able to purchase at a discount. To join the AMA and take full advantage of the discount, among other benefits, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com/members-community/members/join-the-ama/or call (800) 262-5646.
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
Harley-Davidson and MotoGP™ today officially unveiled the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, along with its full 2026 race calendar, marking the launch of the first global racing series dedicated to high-performance Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles. Announced at a press conference at Austria’s iconic Red Bull Ring, the six-round series will debut next year, bringing American V-Twin power to legendary circuits across the U.S. and Europe.
Based on Harley-Davidson’s Grand American Touring platform, Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup race bikes will be radically transformed for speed, agility, and spectacle, offering fans a visceral new kind of racing experience unlike anything currently on the MotoGP™ schedule.
The series kicks off in the United States before making its way across Europe and onto the global stage. From the hills of Mugello to the historic straights of Silverstone, the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will bring distinctive American performance and international competition together in a thrilling, six-round championship.
2026 Race Calendar
Grand Prix of The Americas – Circuit of the Americas (USA): March 27–29
Grand Prix of Italy – Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello (Italy): May 29–31
Grand Prix of the Netherlands – TT Circuit Assen (Netherlands): June 26–28
Grand Prix of the United Kingdom – Silverstone Circuit (UK): August 7–9
Grand Prix of Aragon – MotorLand Aragón (Spain): August 28–30
Grand Prix of Austria – Red Bull Ring (Austria): September 18–20 – Championship Round
Austria’s Red Bull Ring will host the final and title-awarding round, honoring the country’s deep motorsport heritage and growing prominence on the global racing stage.
“The launch of the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup signals a bold new era for Harley-Davidson and for the sport of motorcycle racing,” said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO, Harley-Davidson. “This series is about pushing limits, of our machines, our riders, and our brand, on a global stage. We’re proud to partner with MotoGP™ to bring this vision to life.”
Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer of MotoGP™ rights holder Dorna Sports: “We’re always looking for ways to innovate and expand, both at the track for our record crowds as we continue our evolution, and to grow the reach of the sport even further – staying faithful to what fans love about MotoGP™ but finding ways to connect with new audiences. The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup fulfills the brief. It will be a fantastic addition to race weekends for fans onsite at the same time as connecting our sport to one of the most iconic lifestyle and cultural brands in North America – and the world.”
The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup was first teased earlier this year during the Grand Prix of France at the legendary Le Mans circuit, where Harley-Davidson and MotoGP™ shared their joint vision for a global bagger racing championship. The response from fans, media, and the industry was immediate and enthusiastic, setting the stage for today’s full reveal.
Prospective teams, riders, and sponsors are now invited to engage with the series as preparations accelerate for the 2026 debut season.
HOT HEADLINES: Hungary returns as MotoGP™ takes on Balaton Park.
New venue, new stories, new stars: can anyone halt Marc Marquez on new turf?
Nine rounds remain in 2025 as a new battleground takes centre stage as we return to Hungary for the first time since 1992, taking on Balaton Park for the first time ever. With a backdrop of central Europe’s largest lake, it’s a picturesque setting to host a new challenge. Round 14 is very much game on at Balaton but will it go as the script suggests or does a twist lie ahead?
FINE FORM: the #93 charges ahead as P2 scrap tightens
Having recorded a sixth Grand Prix win in a row for the first time in 11 years, Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) is the clear favourite going in. A predominantly left-handed circuit, MotoGP’s latest venue has the characteristics of all things #93. Having said that, Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) once again showcased his pace with Aprilia by making it back-to-back podiums in Spielberg, as well as pole position. Leading the majority of the Austrian GP and taking P3 – Aprilia’s first podium at the venue – the #72 is charging up the order in the standings into P4.
Between the top two from the Red Bull Ring, Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team). Alex Marquez had to serve a Long Lap Penalty last time out and took P10 at the flag whilst Bagnaia had to settle for P8 after a tough race and on the receiving end of some tough moves. With Marc on 418 points, he has a 142-point lead going into Round 14 and with Bezzecchi consistently closing, a three-way scrap is bubbling away behind the #93.
P5 BATTLE INTENSIFIES: three riders tied on 144 points
With Bezzecchi moving into fourth overall, Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and teammate Franco Morbidelli find themselves P5 and P6 respectively. Neither have finished a GP since Assen and thus need a points haul in Hungary to get back into the P4 fight. Both riders are on 144 points, the same as Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) after the #37’s Sprint rostrum and P4 a week ago as his momentum charges the other way. With three podiums across the Brno and Red Bull Ring weekends, Acosta will be there again, along with rival Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). The rookie took a career-best P2 last time out and was in contention for victory, something he aims for again at new, neutral territory.
KTM AND YAMAHA: contrasting fortunes fuel the same goals
Whilst Acosta was the lead KTM in Austria, there was also reason to celebrate for Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3), who took his best Sunday finish of 2025. Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) took P7 and came through in both the Sprint and Grand Prix a week ago, so expect the South African to feature again. As for Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3), he withdrew from the Austrian GP as he struggled with his shoulder injury and will be sidelined here – replaced by Pol Espargaro. Someone who’s tested here…
Whilst KTM enjoy an upturn in form, Yamaha endured a more challenging time in Styria. Hoping to bounce back and to try and get ahead of fellow countryman Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) in the standings, Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) leads the Iwata brand’s fight back. Teammate Alex Rins was the next best last time out, ahead of Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) and teammate Jack Miller – all four aiming to return to form on brand-new territory.
UNDERDOGS: will Balaton spring a surprise?
Reigning World Champion Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) crashed in Austria but stated that he looks forward to taking on Balaton Park on the Aprilia without a previous reference. Fellow Aprilia rider Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) made it a sixth Sunday top ten in a row with P9 in Austria, showing his progress in 2025; he’s 30 points off the top ten overall. With his best Grand Prix result of 2025 in sixth, Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) led Honda’s charge a week ago, taking a top six and his best result since India 2023. He’ll hope to do the same in Hungary whereas teammate Luca Marini aims to battle for the top ten. Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) hopes a new track will reset his form after a tricky run of rounds, and fellow rookie Somkiat Chantra(IDEMITSU Honda LCR) isn’t present due to ongoing recovery from a knee injury and is replaced by Aleix Espargaro.
New turf – although anti-clockwise turf – awaits. That fact, and Marc Marquez’s form, keeps the target squarely on the #93’s back. But Bezzecchi is on a charge and has shown he will throw down at the front. Aldeguer showed the script can never be written ahead of the action. And Alex Marquez hasn’t got a Long Lap this time round… who’s taking the spoils in Balaton? Tune in to find out!
Moto2™: Gonzalez’s lead down to 19 points ahead of Balaton date
19 points is the gap between Moto2 title race leader Manuel Gonzlaez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and second place Aron Canet (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) heading into Round 14 at Balaton Park, following dramatic weekends for both last time out.
Gonzalez’s bad luck in the Grand Prix saw the #18 suffer a DNF after a stone from teammate Senna Agius’ opening lap crash pierced the radiator. Meanwhile, Canet’s big FP2 crash meant he was riding a bit battered and bruised, which saw the #44 collect six points with a P10 finish. That’s six points clawed back on Gonzalez, but the biggest mover was race winner Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team).
The Brazilian, after two pointless scores in Germany and Czechia, propelled himself back into title contention with a classy second win of the season. It’s now 35 points splitting the top three, and with Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) only 10 points behind Moreira, we’ve got four riders who are all well in the hunt for the 2025 crown.
Fifth place overall, Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) will be putting the Austrian GP firmly out of sight. The Briton is 24 points away from Baltus, while Celestino Vietti’s (Sync SpeedRS Team) second P3 of the season brings him closer to his fellow Boscoscuro rider in the championship.
What Moto2 title race twists lie ahead in Hungary? We’re about to find out.
Moto3™: can Piqueras maintain momentum in Hungary?
It was a timely and much needed 25-point haul for Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) in Austria having gone seven races without a rostrum, and with Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) finishing outside the top three for the first time since Italy, the gap between the top two in Moto3 dropped to 71 points ahead of the Hungarian GP.
That, obviously, is a very healthy margin the #99 boasts coming into Balaton Park, so Piqueras will need to build on the momentum gained and try to chip away at the gap again in Hungary. And it was double delight for FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI at the Red Bull Ring, as Ryusei Yamanaka handed the outfit a 1-2 – that’s the Japanese star’s career-best result.
Speaking of career-best, David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) is enjoying his most fruitful run in Moto3 after the #64 battled his way to P3 in Austria. That’s his fourth podium on the bounce, his fifth in the last six, and the Spaniard is now tied on points in P3 overall with two stand-out rookies – Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) and Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo).
Quiles finished P4 after losing out in the latter stages last time out to draw level with Carpe, who claimed P11. At the moment, it’s a straight shootout between those two for Rookie of the Year honours, but Muñoz, Quiles, and Carpe will be hunting Piqueras and Rueda first and foremost.
Who will clinch the first Moto3 victory at Balaton Park? A whole host of names are in the hat, as the chasers aim to cut Rueda’s advantage once more this weekend.
The Motorcycle Roadracing Association’s Round 4 unfolded beneath the desert plains sky of sun and clouds, where scorching temps in the high 90s were matched only by the intensity on track. With championships hanging in the balance, racers across all classes put everything on the line. From veteran showdowns to breakout rides, Pueblo was a weekend of defining moments.
Fay Myers Race of the Rockies GTO – Hendry Lays Down the Gauntlet
Brad Hendry (1) leads the first lap of the Race of the Rockies. Photo by: Kelly Vernell
Championship leader Brad Hendry (1) arrived with a 20-point lead—and left with even more momentum. When the premier-class lights went out, Hendry rocketed into Turn 1, side by side with Justen Behmer (4) followed by title rival Matt Cunha (95) and David Lambert (28). It was clear from the start that Hendry was out on a mission taking a decisive lead on the first lap of the race as he took the inside line on Behmer through turn 1.
Cunha (95) sticks the pass onto Behmer (4) on the exit of turn 7. Photo by: Kelly Vernell
Cunha made his move early, overtaking Behmer on Lap 2 while Hendry used the opportunity to build a 3-second lead and lay down some of the fastest laps of the race.
Matthew Cunha (95) pushes pace on race leader Hendry (1). Photo by: Kelly Vernell
David Lambert (28) surged into podium contention on Lap 4, dispatching Behmer in Turn 7, just as Cunha responded to Hendry’s pace with a flyer of his own. But Hendry wasn’t flinching—he answered with a race-best 1:30.225 on Lap 5, putting the win further out of reach. Meanwhile, Behmer’s day came to a heartbreaking end with a mechanical DNF.
David Lambert (28) takes full advantage and secures 3rd place. Photo by: Kelly Vernell
Hendry crossed the line with a commanding 5-second lead, Cunha brought home a critical second, and Lambert sealed a solid third. Cunha still has an opportunity going into the final round to contest the championship title, which will make for a dramatic finish to an exciting season of racing in the MRA’s premiere class.
Fay Myers ROR GTO – Official Results
Matthew Cunha (95) 2nd, Brad Hendry (1) 1st, David Lambert (28) 3rd. Photo by: Chandler Dahl – MRA Rider Rep
1. Brad Hendry (1)
2. Matt Cunha (95)
3. David Lambert (28)
Apex Auto Glass Race of the Rockies GTU – Rizzo Capitalizes and Closes
Sal Rizzo (9) takes control in Race of the Rockies GTU. Photo by: Kelly Vernell
In the middleweight GTU ranks, it was Sal Rizzo (9) who delivered a calculated and commanding victory after a high-intensity start.
Jeremiah Walker (562) got the holeshot and immediately fought to stay ahead of Orkun Krand (131) and Rizzo. Rizzo made a swift move on Krand in Turn 2 to take over second. Krand countered with a brave front-straight drive on Lap 2 but ran off into the dirt after misjudging Turn 1.
Up ahead, Walker traded blows with Kevin Madden (69), a ROR O rider not in GTU points contention. The battle let Rizzo reel them in, and by mid-race, he made his pass on Walker into Turn 1 and never looked back, logging metronomic 1:35 lap times to seal the win.
Rizzo (9) looks for his opportunity on Walker (562). Photo by: Kelly Vernell
Walker held on for second, while Krand recovered from his off-track excursion to lock in third. Rizzo showed great composure and resiliency after a last lap spill at round 3, showing everyone that he intends to keep his championship lead heading into the final round.
Rocky View Family Dental Amateur GTO – Evans Steps Up When It Counts
John Evans (154) Takes the lead in AMO. Photo by: Kelly Vernell.
The tightest championship battle of the day unfolded in the Amateur GTO, where John Evans (154) led the standings by just 11 points over the charging Robert Brown (41). But when the lights dropped, it was Justin Bohling (954) who launched into the lead, setting a fierce early pace with Brown and Evans close behind.
Justin Bohling (954) takes a demanding lead on the first laps of AMO. Photo by: Kelly Vernell
Evans made his move on Brown early, reclaiming second and setting his sights on Bohling, who appeared in control at the front. But on Lap 8, disaster struck for the leader—Bohling hit a false neutral into Turn 1 and ran off track.
Evans didn’t hesitate, snatching the lead as Bohling struggled to rejoin with his bike stuck in fifth gear. Brown followed through into second, while Bohling slotted back into third.
The top three held formation to the checkers, but the implications were massive: Evans extended his points lead in the championship heading into the final round.
Rocky View Family Dental Amateur GTO – Official Results
Justin Bohling (954) 3rd, John Evans (154) 1st, Robert Brown (41) 2nd. Photo by: Chandler Dahl – MRA Rider Rep
1. John Evans (154)
2. Robert Brown (41)
3. Justin Bohling (954)
Championship Picture: One Round Left, Everything to Race For
With the season finale looming, Round 4 at Pueblo tightened the screws on every title chase. Hendry’s GTO dominance will be put to the test, while Cunha, Rizzo, Evans, and others have a shot at glory if they can pull it off at Round 5.
From mechanical heartbreaks to last-lap passes, Round 4 reminded everyone why we race: nothing is guaranteed, and everything can change in a single corner.
Mike Applegate (19) battles with David Lambert (28) at PPIR. Photo by: Kelly Vernell
Stay tuned for Round 5—where champions will be crowned, and legacies made. Join us at Pikes Peak International Raceway on September 21st 2025 as an amazing season of racing comes to a close.
KWR Harley-Davidson rider James Rispoli captured the 2025 Mission Super Hooligan National Championship Presented By Roland Sands Designs and Powered by Harley-Davidson® after riding a race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Pan America® 1250 STmotorcycle to two race wins during a MotoAmerica double-header weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. In the Mission King of the Baggers class, RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider Hayden Gillim rode a race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycle to his firstvictory of the season and Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Kyle Wyman notched a pair of podium finishes. Wyman leads the series by 73 points with a maximum of 100 points left on the table for the rest of the season.
In American Flat Track racing action on August 16, Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus/Latus Motors rider Briar Bauman rode a Harley-Davidson® XG750R motorcycle to win at the 73rd Annual Peoria TT in Bartonville, Ill. Bauman’s seventh victory of the season extends his AFT Mission SuperTwins lead to 11 points with three races left on the schedule. WFOracingonline.com rider Jesse Janisch rode a Harley-Davidson® Pan America® 1250 Special to win the AFT AdventureTrackers™ race on the Peoria TT course, as Harley-Davidson won the manufacturers championship in the four-race series.
James Rispoli (43) battling with Jake Lewis (85) at Mid-Ohio. Photo courtesy Harley-Davidson.
Rispoli Wins Fourth in a Row to Claim Super Hooligan Title.
Four consecutive race wins aboard a Harley-Davidson® Pan America® 1250 ST motorcycle earned KWR Harley-Davidson rider James Rispoli the 2025 Mission Super Hooligan National Championship Presented By Roland Sands Designs and Powered by Harley-Davidson®. After the first six races of the season Rispoli was in fifth place in the series and 55 points behind championship leader Saddlemen Race Development/Harley-Davidson rider Jake Lewis. Then Rispoli went on a hot streak, winning both rounds at Laguna Seca on July 12-13, races Lewis missed after being injured during qualifying. That moved Rispoli to third place in the standings, 22 points behind the new series leader and defending champion,Saddlemen Race Development/Harley-Davidson rider Cory West. Rispoli won the title by dominating the final double-header round, where he topped qualifying around the 15-turn 2.4-mile Mid-Ohio course with a lap of 1:29.575 and won both races.
“I’ve got to thank the KWR team. They put together a Harley Pan America package that’s so good,” said Rispoli, who completes the season with four race wins and three additional podium finishes. “Nobody was talking about me coming into the weekend, which actually helped me, and kept the pressure low. The championship was on Cory and Jake’s head. I knew this race was going to be tough, but man I’m stoked. I was screaming the whole cool down lap. We put so much work into this. Hats off to my team.”
The Saturday race was shortened from seven to five laps for a restart after two riders came together on the opening lap. Lewis led Yamaha rider Dominic Doyle and Rispoli off the start. Rispoli passed Doyle for second place on lap two and Lewis and Rispoli opened a 1.5-second gap over the field as they raced for the lead. Rispoli got past on lap 3 and held off Lewis on the closing laps to win by 1.090 seconds with Doyle third.Points leader West qualified fourth but was slowed by a recurring mechanical issue and dropped back to seventh place by the finish. After the Saturday race there was a spread of only six points between the championship contenders, Harley-Davidson riders West (148 points), Lewis (143 points), and Rispoli (142 points).
Rispoli led off the start in the Sunday season finale of the Super Hooligan series, with West and Lewis giving chase. Lewis and West passed each other twice battling for second right behind Rispoli on laps 3-4-5. On lap 6 West dropped out of the race with a mechanical issue. Lewis set Rispoli up for a pass to take the lead on the final lap but ran wide in the turn and lost ground while recovering. Rispoli crossed the finish line with a 0.758 second lead and the championship. Doyle finished third.
Rispoli won the 10-round 2025 Mission Super Hooligan National ChampionshipPresented By Roland Sands Designs and Powered by Harley-Davidson® with 167 points. Lewis finished second with 163 points, followed by West with 132 points, as Harley-Davidson® Pan America® ST riders swept the series.
Hayden Gillim (69) battling with Troy Herfoss (1) at Mid-Ohio. Photo courtesy Harley-Davidson.
Gillim Takes King of the Baggers Victory
Gillim and his Vance & Hines race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycle paced the Mission King of the Baggers field through both qualifying sessions, taking pole position for the weekend with a best lap of 1:28.019. Gillim then won the three-lap King of the Baggers Challenge bonus race, besting Factory Indian rider Troy Herfoss by 0.469 seconds.
Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Bradley Smith was injured in an off-track incident during the first qualifying session, and he retired for the weekend. His place on the Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team Road Glide motorcycle was taken by Saddlemen Race Development rider Travis Wyman.
Gillim led all nine laps of the Saturday King of the Baggers race, passing Herfoss off the start and then opening a gap that stretched to 0.929 seconds by lap three over Herfoss, Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider James Rispoli, Indian rider Cam Petersen and Kyle Wyman. Wyman passed Rispoli for third place on lap six as Gillim saw his lead over Herfoss begin to shrink. By lap 8 Herfoss was on Gillim’s rear tire, but Gillim showed tremendous pace through The Keyhole (turn 2) that Herfoss could not match, which proved the difference in the final laps. Gillim crossed the finish line 0.173 seconds clear of Herfoss, with Wyman 4.398 seconds back in third place. Rispoli finished fourth.
“It’s been a long year. This is my first podium of the season,” said Gillim, the 2023 Mission King of the Baggers champion. “After last year being pretty competitive, we’ve struggled at times, but we are finding our footing again. This one I wasn’t going to give up very easily.”
On Sunday Herfoss got a great start but was passed by Gillim before the end of the first lap. A poor start put Wyman in sixth place on the opening lap, which also saw Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Travis Wyman and RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider Rocco Landers retired from the race after colliding and running off the course. Gillim and Herfoss opened a five-second gap on the field. Herfoss passed for the lead on lap five as Wyman fought through traffic and worked his way to third place. On the final lap Gillim passed Herfoss in turn two to re-take the lead but gave the lead back in turn six when his speed carried him off the track. Wyman moved up to second place as Herfoss went on to win by 0.581 seconds. Factory Indian rider Tyler O’Hara finished third. Gillim was able to re-join the race and finished sixth.
After 10 of 14 rounds in the 2025 MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series, Kyle Wyman leads in series points with 222, followed by Herfoss with 149 points, Factory Indian rider Loris Baz with 129 points, O’Hara with 110 points, Gillim with 93 points, and Rispoli with 87 points.
The Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team returns to action September 12-14 at the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Texas weekend at Circuit of the Americas in Del Valle, Texas.
The Mission King of the Baggers series features race-prepared American V-Twin touring motorcycles competing in 14 races over seven doubleheader weekends held in conjunction with the MotoAmerica Superbike series. Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team Road Glide® motorcycles are powered by modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight® 131 Performance Crate Engines. The team bikes also feature upgraded suspension components, including Screamin’ Eagle/Öhlins Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks, plus competition exhaust, race tires and lightweight bodywork.
The Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team is sponsored by Rockford Fosgate®, Mission® Foods, Brembo®, Öhlins®, Akrapovič, SYN3® lubricants, and Screamin’ Eagle® Performance Parts and Accessories.
MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Race Results – Mid Ohio Race 1
Harley-Davidson rider Briar Bauman won in AFT Action at Peoria TT
Bauman Takes Key Win at Peoria TT to Extend SuperTwins Lead
Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus/Latus Motors rider Briar Bauman rode a Harley-Davidson® XG750R motorcycle to win the 73rd Annual Peoria TT, a crucial victory in his charge to the 2025 Progressive American Flat Track Mission SuperTwins championship. Bauman topped qualifying, won his heat race and the #2Fast2Tasty Challenge bonus race and started the main event on the front row next to his championship rival, Yamaha rider Dallas Daniels, who also won a heat race. At the start Royal Enfield rider Max Whale led the field into the first turn with Daniels second and Bauman third. On the second lap Bauman took the lead, diving under Daniels and then soaring past Whale over the jump as they powered down the subsequent straight. Daniels got past Whale but could not match the pace put down by Bauman, who opened a lead that stretched to two seconds mid-race. Bauman won by 1.204 seconds over Daniels and extended his lead over the Yamaha rider to 11 points with three races left on the schedule.
“I felt really good all day,” said Bauman. “Once again, huge thanks to Dave (Zanotti) and Michelle (Disalvo). They worked their tails off. I’ve been tough on them. We have a high standard because Dallas and his team are so darn good. We didn’t really think we’d be here at this stage, so now all the sudden, I’m like, ‘We’ve got to figure this out.’”
After 13 of 16 rounds in the 2025 AFT Mission SuperTwins championship, Bauman leads with 266 points, followed by Daniels with 255 points. Mission/Roof Systems/Harley-Davidson rider Brandon Robinson is third with 176 points.
The AFT Mission SuperTwins series returns to action August 30-31 for a double-header on the Springfield Mile at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill.
Harley-Davidson rider Jesse Janisch won in AFT Action at Peoria TT
Janisch Wins AdventureTrackers Final at Peoria
WFOracingonline.com rider Jesse Janisch rode a Harley-Davidson® Pan America® 1250 Special to victory in the final round of the four-race 2025 AFT AdventureTrackers™ series, a professional racing class for large displacement, street-stock adventure touring motorcycles. Janisch topped qualifying, won his heat race and led every lap of the main event after a fierce battle with Saddlemen Race Development/Harley-Davidson rider Danny Eslick, who ran off the course attempting a last-corner pass for the win. That let Suzuki rider Dan Bromley through for a second-place finish. Eslick finished third.
“It was a lot of fun,” said Janisch after the Peoria win. “The track was a little bit nervous after the track prep. I was trying to ride really cautiously, and then I got way too cautious with two to go. Danny decided to send her, but luckily I heard him and saw it coming. I was able to square him up and get the win.
Bromley won the AdventureTracker championship with 84 points. Janisch was second with 74 points, followed by Eslick with 61 points. Harley-Davidson won the AdventureTrackers™ Manufacturer’s Title with 84 points.
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The American Racing Team is happy to announce that Spanish rider Marcos Ramírez will continue to compete with the team for the 2026 Moto2 World Championship season. This extension will mark an impressive five years of collaboration, a reflection of the close connection, mutual trust, and shared goals between Marcos and the team. He has been a cornerstone of the team’s success in 2025, delivering consistent Top 10 finishes.
Eitan Butbul, Team Owner of American Racing, said: “Marcos has been an integral part of our story for many years now. He is a professional, a hard worker and team player and his relentless drive for improvement makes him not only a top-level athlete but also a fantastic rider to work with. we’re excited to keep building on that together in 2026.”
Marcos Ramirez, Rider: “This team is like family to me. Over the years, we’ve grown and learned so much together, and this season has been one of our strongest yet. I’m proud of the consistency we’ve shown, and I know we still have more to achieve. I can’t wait to keep pushing in 2026.”
More from a press release issued by Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha:
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing Scores Double Podium Finish at Mid-Ohio. Jake Gagne finishes second, Bobby Fong charges to third to extend championship lead.
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing delivered another strong performance in MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Jake Gagne returned to the podium with a second-place finish, while teammate Bobby Fong made a heroic charge to finish third, extending his championship lead to 17 points with two rounds remaining.
Gagne got a great start from the front row, slotting into the runner-up spot behind his teammate. In the multi-rider fight at the front he was shuffled back to third on Lap 3 and then to fourth on the following lap. On Lap 6 he started to lose some ground on the leaders, but would advance to the runner-up spot after the riders ahead went off track. The three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion continued to run a strong pace in the runner-up spot when the red flag was drawn with five laps remaining. With two-thirds of the race distance completed, the race was called with Gagne earning his seventh podium finish of the season. He heads to the penultimate round maintaining a strong fourth-place in the championship standings.
Fong also got another great start from the front row of the grid and grabbed the holeshot. In the opening laps, the Californian was part of a four-rider battle and was running second on Lap 4. Three laps later, contact with the rider behind him forced both off track, but Fong kept it on two wheels. The series points leader regrouped and put in an impressive charge to third two laps before the red flag was drawn. His strong recovery earned Fong his 11th podium finish of the season and extended his championship lead to 17 points.
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing returns to action in four weeks’ time at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, for the penultimate round of the championship, September 12–14.
Richard Stanboli – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager:
“It was an interesting race. After getting pushed off track, Bobby did a great job recovering to third before the red flag, and Jake did a commendable job to secure second. The Yamaha R1 has been such an awesome platform that has responded well to our continued development. We have more ideas than time to implement them. We look forward to pushing hard at the remaining two events.”
Bobby Fong on the podium at Mid-Ohio after his P3 in Superbike Race2. Photo courtesy Attack Yamaha.
Bobby Fong – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #50:
“It was great to end the weekend with two Yamahas on the box. It was a solid points run here as we felt good on the bike all weekend. I am looking forward to COTA in a month.”
Jake Gagne on the podium at Mid-Ohio after his P2 in Superbike Race2. Photo courtesy Attack Yamaha.
Jake Gagne – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #32:
“I managed better today with a second-place finish. I’m happy I improved my pace and got off to a better start. I’m looking forward to keeping the momentum rolling at COTA.”
More from a press release issued by Suzuki Motor USA :
Suzuki riders deliver strong results in Superbike, Supersport, and Stock 1000 competition at Mid-Ohio.
Suzuki Motor USA continued to rack up top fives, including yet another Superbike podium, as the 2025 MotoAmerica season continued at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
Race Highlights:
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
Superbike
Sean Dylan Kelly scored his second consecutive runner-up finish in Saturday’s Superbike contest
Richie Escalante collected sixth- and eighth-place results
Supersport
Tyler Scott picked up a pair of top fives following two tough battles
Max VanDenBrouck picked up 13th and 11th place results on the weekend
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines
Stock 1000
Rocco Landers continued to show improvement on the GSX-R1000 but was robbed of a chance to score his best result yet
Sean Dylan Kelly (#40) collected another runner-up finish and back-to-back Superbike podium weekends aboard the GSX-R1000R.
At last, Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly followed up his first podium finish of the season with another in his very next attempt aboard the GSX-R1000R. After closing out the VIR weekend with a runner-up finish two weeks ago, SDK collected another second by winning out in a four-rider fight for the position on Saturday at Mid-Ohio. He ran as high as third on Sunday before fading back to seventh with tire issues in the red flag-shortened contest. Kelly has now finished fourth or better on nine occasions in 2025.
SDK said, “The fact that we finished on the podium again, back-to-back, is pretty unbelievable considering how long it took me to get on the podium this season. The whole team has been working super hard. I think that we obviously have a whole lot to work on, but I’m super pumped to be on the podium again.”
Richie Escalante (#54) brought home a solid result in Superbike after a hard-fought weekend at Mid-Ohio.
Teammate Richie Escalante put together another solid weekend on the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R. The Mexican racer finished eighth on Saturday and then improved on Sunday, charging his way to sixth before the race was halted and called complete early.
“It was a more difficult weekend,” Escalante said. “After being on the podium, I was expecting to be more competitive here, but for some reason I could not get the same comfort level with the bike and the track like at previous races. We tried our best and got decent results and more points, but we will keep working to get back to where we want to be. It starts at a test here tomorrow.”
Tyler Scott (#70) battled, finishing fifth on Saturday and fourth on Sunday aboard the GSX-R750.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott twice scrapped it out for fourth position after qualifying in that same position aboard the next-generation GSX-R750. On Saturday, Scott was narrowly pipped for the spot, finishing fifth by a scant 0.013 seconds at the stripe. He got his revenge on Sunday, successfully executing a late-race maneuver to claim fourth by 0.214 seconds. The finishes were Scott’s seventh and eighth top fives of the 2025 season.
Scott said, “Our bike was good, and we had a decent weekend with fifth and fourth. We got better every session, I felt, and we improved the most when we figured some things out with my riding in certain sections. On Sunday, I made a pass for fourth and that stuck. Overall, we did the best we could and ran near the front throughout the weekend.”
Max Van (#48) logged 13th and 11th-place finishes in Supersport while continuing to build momentum.
Max VanDenBrouck registered a consistent weekend in Supersport action as well. Max Van qualified 13th on the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750 and then proceeded to finish in that same position on Saturday. He improved on Sunday, picking up a couple positions by finishing in 11th.
“It was a solid weekend for us,” VanDenBrouck said. “I got off to a good start and was seventh on the first day. In Q2, I had a tire issue that cost us about six positions, but we were ready for the race. In the first one, I didn’t get the best start but was able to get 13th, and we improved a couple positions on Sunday. I felt like I learned a lot so far this season, but I am really looking forward to the next few days when we can test. I think we can really make some more progress.”
Rocco Landers (#97) took eighth in Stock 1000 on Saturday and was in contention for a career-best result before being taken out late in Sunday’s race.
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Rocco Landers came away from Mid-Ohio with an eighth-place finish in Saturday’s Stock 1000 contest. He was in position to not only eclipse that but potentially score his best finish aboard the GSX-R1000 yet on Sunday, engaged in a three-way battle for fourth position on the last lap. Unfortunately, a mistake by another rider in that fight left Landers nowhere to go, resulting in a bitterly disappointing DNF.
“This was one of the rougher weekends because I got taken out twice, once in this class.” Said Landers. “The results when we really needed them won’t show it, but we made steady progress and our lap times were really good. We’ll take our eighth place and go on to COTA. We keep getting the bike better and I keep learning how to ride it faster.”
The 2025 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship will next head to its penultimate round on September 12-14 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
More from a press release issued by Real Steel Honda :
Top finishes for Real Steel Honda at Mid-Ohio with their Honda CBR-1000 RR-R SP Fireblades.
Real Steel Honda Racing Lexington, OH August 19, 2025: MotoAmerica Superbikes at Mid-Ohio event held August 15 – 17, 2025, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
JD Beach took the first Superbike podium for the team with 3rd place in Superbike Race 1 after winning Stock 1000 race 1. Hayden Gillim scored 2 top five finishes in the Superbike races having his best weekend of the season on the Honda CBR 1000 RR-R SP Fireblade.
JD again was able to qualify on pole for the Stock 1000 race and that time placed him 8th on the grid for the Superbike races. Hayden qualified 6th for the Superbike races. In Stock 1000 race 1 JD got the holeshot, pulled a 1.2 second lead on the first lap and finished with a 3.9 second margin over 2nd place. In Superbike JD had a strong run getting into 4th place on lap 1 and moving forward on the final lap to finish on the podium in 3rd place while Hayden ran in 6th place for most of the race moving up to 5th at the end.
On Sunday JD unfortunately suffered a technical issue resulting in a DNS for the second Stock 1000 race. JD remains in 2nd place in the Stock 1000 championship but is now 26 points back from the championship leader. In Superbike race 2 Hayden got as high up as 3rd place but dropped back to 4th place when the race then prematurely ended due to a red flag situation while JD was able to finish right behind in 5th place and as first in the Superbike cup. In the Superbike championship standings JD remains in 7th place and Hayden is right behind in 8th place while JD continues to lead the Superbike cup championship with 350 points.
Real Steel Honda Racing is proudly supported by American Honda, HRC, Progressive Insurance, Pro Honda Oils. Southern Honda Powersports, Steel Commander Corp, Idemitsu, Comstock Energy LLC, Vesrah, K-Tech suspension, Orient Express, Dunlop, Akrapovic Exhaust Systems, CRC Body Work, Vortex, Evol Technology and REB Graphics.
Hayden Gillim (69) at Mid-Ohio. Photo courtesy Real Steel Honda.
Hayden Gillim – Rider #69:
“This weekend at Mid-Ohio was amazing. I felt like the bike was working really well right out of the truck. We were able to stay in the top 5 all weekend long on the time sheets. Saturday, we chose the wrong front tire for the race which cost me a bit of confidence in the front end, but I was still able to come away with 5th place right on the battle for the podium. Sunday, we came away with a 4th place after getting passed two laps before the race ending red flag. My best weekend of the season and looking forward to building off of it. Congrats to the whole team on a great weekend with JD getting a win in Stock 1000 and a podium in Superbike on Saturday. We are ready for COTA.”
JD Beach (95) at Mid-Ohio. Photo courtesy Real Steel Honda.
JD Beach – Rider #95:
“After the weekend we had at VIR, I couldn’t wait to get to Mid-Ohio. It’s a track I’ve always liked and I’m really glad MotoAmerica is going back there. The fans are always great.
We started the weekend off with great pace on Friday. The Honda CBR-1000 RR-R SP was working great. We barely made small clicker changes during the day, but I was gelling great with the bike. Ending the day with Pole. That had to be my first Pole in dry condition since probably 2018.
Saturday was a day I won’t forget for a long time. Leading every lap in the Stock class and pulling a bigger lead every lap was simply amazing. We were able to get within a point of the lead of the class. After getting off the bike it was a great turn around for Superbike. I got a great start and ran a great race. I was feeling great on the bike and could put it exactly where I wanted. With a bit of luck, we were able to put the Stock 1000 Honda on a Superbike podium! It was such an amazing feeling.
Sunday, the luck ran out a bit. We had some bike issues for the Stock race. The whole team worked so hard, but we missed the race. It was a bit of a heart breaker. You have to take the highs with the lows though. But we were able to get the bike fixed for the Superbike race. I felt great in the race and came away with another Top 5.
We will regroup and be ready for COTA .”
Jerry Nickell – Team Principal:
“It was a foundational weekend for the team as we delivered Honda’s first Superbike podium in 16 years, extremely proud of Hayden, JD, Mark and the entire team’s efforts in achieving this goal over the weekend. While we had an unfortunate circumstance on Sunday with our Stock1000 bike, it was still a great weekend for the continued development of our Superbike program with Hayden. I look forward to having JD back setting the pace in Stock at COTA and fighting for the championship. Really super excited for the final two rounds as we continue with the success of our MotoAmerica program and our continued partnership with American Honda and HRC.”
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More from a press release issued by Orange Cat Racing :
OrangeCat Racing’s Lee, Uribe finish 1-2 in Sunday’s MotoAmerica Stock 1000 race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Two-time class champ Lee heads into season finale with 26-point lead.
The OrangeCat Racing duo of Andrew Lee and Jayson Uribe started off the Aug. 15-17 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 round at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course strong and ended it on as high a note as they could have. The pair qualified third and fourth, finished Saturday’s race in second and third place, then capped off the weekend with a 1-2 finish in Sunday’s contest.
Uribe had an excellent start to the Stock 1000 Class’ first time racing at Mid-Ohio, as he finished Friday morning practice as the second-fastest rider in the session. Lee was sixth-fastest. The duo also performed very well in the Friday afternoon Qualifying 1 session, as Uribe and Lee ended it having provisionally qualified third and fifth, respectively. Qualifying wrapped up Saturday morning with Uribe and Lee having qualified third and fourth for the weekend’s two Stock 1000 races. Both riders were less than 0.4 seconds off the pole-setting time.
Uribe and Lee both moved up the running order quickly after Race 1 got underway and were running in second and third place at the end of Lap 1. Unfortunately, neither rider was able to match the pace of the race leader, and Uribe and Lee finished the race in second and third place, respectively.
The team had both riders back at the front of the field in Sunday’s Race 2. The race was stopped after one lap due to an on-track incident, and Uribe led the first three laps of the restarted race. Lee caught up to his teammate and passed him for the lead on Lap 4. Lee went on to take the win over Uribe by a narrow margin of 0.228 seconds.
Due to one of the other Stock 1000 championship contenders being forced to retire from Sunday’s race due to technical difficulties, Lee left Mid-Ohio with a 26-point lead in the Stock 1000 points standings. Uribe is currently third in the class standings and just three points behind second place.
The last MotoAmerica Stock 1000 round of 2025 takes place Sept. 12-14 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
OrangeCat Racing riders Andrew Lee (No. 14) and Jayson Uribe (No. 36). Photo credit: Brian J. Nelson
Andrew Lee / No. 14:
“I’d say the weekend started out a little bit tough. I was still learning the track and didn’t come up to speed super quick. We had some setup issues, but the team worked so hard to give me a motorcycle I could win with. I didn’t get a good start in Saturday’s race and didn’t have a chance to chase down the race leader. In today’s race, I had another not-so-good start but fought my way through it and made a pass on my teammate for the lead. I just tried to keep my head in the game from there, and we came away with a victory today.”
Jayson Uribe / No. 36:
“Overall, it was a successful weekend for the whole team. We were able to overcome some adversity yesterday when I had a little tipoff, and the team worked hard to give us an incredible package to ride all weekend. Race 2 was a little bit more successful for us than Race 1. At the end of the day, I want to win – that’s what I’m here for. But if I can’t do it clean, especially with my teammate, there’s no point in taking us both out. As long as we’re doing the right things, I think the team is headed in the right direction.”
OrangeCat Racing riders Jayson Uribe (left) and Andrew Lee pose in winner’s circle at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Sunday after securing a 1-2 finish in the day’s MotoAmerica Stock 1000 race. Photo by Brian J. Nelson
OrangeCat Racing’s promotional and technical partners for the 2025 MotoAmerica season include Motoworks Chicago, Ohlins USA, and alpha Racing.
Jayson Uribe’s personal sponsors for the 2025 MotoAmerica season include Dainese, Arai Helmets, CT Racing, Code 3 Consultations, San Jose BMW, and BSP Racing.
Andrew Lee’s personal sponsors for the 2025 MotoAmerica season include CT Racing, KYT, Luxvoni, Aliv World Wide, KD.51CD, Coolbreeze Heating and Air, JP43 Training and Barrett Racing.
To learn more about OrangeCat Racing, visit the team’s website at http://orangecatracing.com and follow the team on Instagram at @orangecatracing.
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More from a press release issued by Altus Motorsports :
Round 7 of the 2025 MotoAmerica Championship brought the Altus Motorsports team to the historic Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, where resilience, adaptability, and teamwork were on full display. With Jake Lewis focusing on the Hooligans class for the weekend, Jeremy McWilliams — the team’s Crew Chief and Rider Coach — stepped in to ride the Yamaha YZF-R9 in the Supersport class.
Supersport
Jeremy McWilliams, a veteran of international competition and a pivotal figure behind the scenes for Altus Motorsports, threw a leg over the Yamaha R9 for the first time this season. Despite no prep time and minimal practice, he qualified 16th and finished 18th in Race 1. In Sunday’s Race 2, shortened to 8 laps due to a red flag, McWilliams was running as high as 14th before a crash on the final lap brought an early end to his charge.
Jeremy McWilliams (99). Photo courtesy Altus Motorsports.
Jeremy McWilliams:“I want to first say Thanks to Altus Motorsports for the support at Mid-Ohio. I expected more from myself in Saturday’s Race One. Willie with K-Tech helped with some small changes, and that helped. We made good progress for race two. Once I got the grip of the Yamaha R9, fighting for points was rewarding to me. I felt I could have battled for a top 10. A last lap mistake was disappointing, but I learned more about the R9 riding this weekend.”
Torin Collins had one of the most challenging weekends of the season after a suspension issue on Friday set him back from the start. Despite the early setback, Collins dug deep to finish 11th in Race 1 and 13th in Race 2, keeping himself firmly in the Supersport top 10 overall.
Torin Collins: “Ohio was one of the toughest rounds of the season so far. We had bike issues on Friday that were out of our control, which set us back early and meant we were always playing catch-up. I was able to make big steps through the weekend, but it felt like I was always one session behind. The important thing is that we’re learning every round, and the pace is there—we need smoother Fridays to build stronger weekends. I’m confident heading into COTA, where I’ve shown good speed before, and I’m looking forward to turning things around.”
Jaret Nassaney continued to build momentum and confidence. Every session, Jaret was on the track he dropped time. In Race one, he was in a battle with Jeremy and was able to finish 16th. In race two, he dropped another half second and had his best times of the weekend, finishing 15th. He closed the pace gap to the front significantly. We see his confidence improving, which is great.
Jaret Nassaney:“This weekend was positive! Got the bike working better for me, but still just missing a little bit more to run with the next group. All in all, I’m happy with the progress—even if we didn’t get the positions I’d like.”
Owen Williams (13). Photo courtesy Altus Motorsports.
Owen Williams faced off-track distractions with his father dealing with a health issue before Race 1. Despite the mental strain, he brought home 20th on Saturday and showed renewed focus on Sunday, finishing 16th in Race 2 on the Suzuki GSX-R750.
Owen Williams: “Race one, I had an unfortunate bad start, which put me on my back foot. However, I was able to put in some decent laps at the end of the race. In Sunday’s race two, I dropped over a second from my lap times, and I had a much better result. Finishing 16th from my 21st place start. Thank you to the Altus Motorsports Team for getting me a capable machine.”
Team Co-Owner George Nassaney: “Glad we had Jeremy fill in for Jake. We got a lot of great feedback from him, and he was glad to finally get to test our Yamaha R9. His insight is going to help us continue developing the bike. This weekend, we did not get the results we wanted, but our team is going to put their heads down and come out even more determined at COTA. Jake will be back, and he did very well there last year.” “We are excited to race at COTA, this is the closest track to our home.”
Looking Ahead
With just a few rounds remaining in the 2025 MotoAmerica season, the Altus Motorsports team continues to focus on development, rider growth, and ending the season strong. The next stop: Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas — a venue where several of the team’s riders have shown speed in the past.
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More from a press release issued by PS Squared Racing :
PS Squared Racing Shows Strong Progress at Mid-Ohio with Taylor Knapp on the RSV4 Aprilia.
PS Squared Racing returned to MotoAmerica Stock 1000 competition at the legendary Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, fielding veteran rider Taylor Knapp aboard the RSV4 Aprilia as regular rider Cory Ventura continues his recovery.
Knapp showed solid pace despite limited track time, qualifying P12 after missing Q2 with a minor technical issue. In Race 1, he delivered a steady ride, crossing the line in 12th while continuing to adapt to the Aprilia’s race setup. Guided by Team Manager Gene Burcham and Crew Chief Brandon Cole, the team made important strides overnight. The effort paid off in Race 2, where Knapp charged into the top ten and secured a strong 7th-place finish, setting his fastest lap of the weekend in the process.
Taylor Knapp riding the PS2 Racing RSV4 Aprilia at Mid-Ohio. Photo by Brian J Nelson.
“It felt great to make steps forward and see the hard work from the guys translate into results,” said Knapp. “The RSV4 has so much potential, and to be able to finish inside the top ten at Mid-Ohio shows the progress we’re making. I’m excited to keep building from here.”
The Mid-Ohio weekend marked an encouraging step in PS Squared Racing’s Stock 1000 program, as the team continues to unlock the potential of the Aprilia RSV4 platform heading into the second half of the MotoAmerica season.
This progress would not be possible without the dedication and support of our valued partners: Infinity Fall Protection, Imperial Sportbikes, Piaggio Group/Aprilia Racing, Robem Engineering, Dunlop Tires, Motivation, SC-Project, Blud Lubricants, Accossato Brakes, and Vesrah Brakes.
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More from a press release issued by Flo4Law :
Ben shows top six pace, unfortunate spill for Bobby – next stop COTA in September.
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course was the venue for the latest round of the 2025 MotoAmerica series with Ben Smith and Bobby Davies once again on track, representing Flo4Law SBU Racing Yamaha in Superbike and Stock1000, respectively.
Practice one saw Ben unfortunately have to stop after just three laps. Tenth in first qualifying, the #78 then built into the weekend, qualifying eighth on the grid, in the middle of the third row.
Race One on Saturday afternoon was restarted after a lap one incident and run over sixteen laps. Ben crossed the line in ninth position, gathering more data and confidence ahead of Sunday’s second encounter.
Sunday came and after a positive warm up that saw Ben end the session in seventh, all eyes turned to Race Two. Cut short after another red flag incident, Ben crossed the line once again in ninth but buoyed by his lap times which were on par with those in the top six.
After a positive start to the weekend Bobby Davies was ruled out of racing action after suffering a spill in final qualifying. He had been running strongly until that point on his first visit to the 2.4-mile Mid-Ohio circuit.
Flo4Law SBU Racing are next on track at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in the middle of September with both Ben and Bobby back in action.
Benjamin Smith (78) battling with Richie Escalante (54) and Hayden Gillim (69) at Mid-Ohio. Photo courtesy Flo4law.
Ben Smith:
“Mid-Ohio was a better weekend, and I leave positive with the direction we are heading and the bike set-up. I had an issue in practice that put us out of the session earlier on, but we worked hard and started to make progress in first qualifying. Saturday morning was a turning point. We weren’t completely there but we were starting to get somewhere. The momentum carried into race one. I made a good start and was in the mix for a little while. All in all, I was pleased with how the race went. It was nice to be back closer back to where I know we belong. We made another step in the right direction on Sunday morning warm-up, and I was immediately down to the lap times I had done in qualifying. That hardly ever happens. We didn’t make too many changes for race two and there is something to be said about having a constant bike. I made another good start, something we have been strong at all season. I was immediately lapping faster than I did in qualifying, which again on a race tyre hardly ever happens. I hit a false neutral, which I’ve never had with this bike before and had to take to the grass. I got my head down and was able to finish ninth. The race was cut short due to another red flag, and I am confident we could have finished higher if the race had gone full length. The team have been working so hard, and I want to thank them for that. I am excited to say the least for COTA and New Jersey.”
Bobby Davies:
“It was an interesting weekend and another new track for me. My goal on Friday was to do as many laps as possible. I ran a decent time and was inside the top fifteen which was encouraging. We quickly sorted the few niggles and after making some adjustments I was able to drop another second in terms of lap time. We worked overnight to change geometry and gearing ready for final qualifying. The bike felt phenomenal. Unfortunately, I had a coming together with another rider and hit my head. MotoAmerica did their concussion test and ruled me out for the weekend. It’s disappointing but I am thankful for all the support and hard work from the entire Flo4Law Racing team and our partners. I am looking forward to being back on track at COTA.”
Freddy Carswell – Team Principal:
“After Virginia, we decided to make some big changes on the superbike and I’m confident we’re within a window in which we can perform at a strong level. The weekend in Mid-Ohio started out with some turmoil after a brief overrev led to an engine’s early retirement, but the team did a really solid job of rebounding and Ben put his head down and improved in every session on-track. The results aren’t reflective of the work we’ve put in together, but confidence is high. We’ve got some solid data to build on for COTA and we’re looking forward to some great battles in the Texas heat. Special thanks to our incredible partners that enable our team to perform at the level it does.”
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is excited to announce that new lap records have been established at Mid-Ohio in Lexington, OH. This thrilling showcase of speed and skill wasn’t possible without the Sportmax Slick tires, and the following records were achieved:
King of The Baggers:
-Race Lap Record: 1:28.017 – Troy Herfoss, Race 2 (8/17/2025)
Stock 1000:
-Race Lap Record: 1:26.312 – Andrew Lee, Race 2 (8/17/2025)
-Lap Record: 1:26.078 – JD Beach, Qualifying 1 (8/15/2025)
Super Hooligan:
-Lap Record & Race Lap Record: 1:28.932 – James Rispoli, Race 1 (8/16/2025)
Supersport:
-Race Lap Record: 1:26.898 – PJ Jacobsen, Race 1 (8/16/2025)
-Lap Record: 1:26.715 – PJ Jacobsen, Qualifying 2 (8/16/2025)
These outstanding performances demonstrate the exceptional grip and reliability of Dunlop’s Sportmax Slick tires, further cementing their position as the tire of choice for all competitive road racing.
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Complete race results from the 2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia event held August 16-17 at Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA.
John Penton Turns 100 Years Old. Photo Courtesy Ken Hill
Today, the SMX League celebrates another incredible milestone in the life of off-road motorcycle icon and pioneer John Penton, who is celebrating his centennial birthday today, turning 100 years old. Penton is one of the most influential men in the history of motorcycling. Born on August 19, 1925, he first learned to ride motorcycles while growing up on his family’s farm in Amherst, Ohio. After serving in the Merchant Marine and the Navy during the Second World War, he bought his first motorcycle and began competing in various forms of competition. He became a national champion in off-road racing, and he represented the United States at seven different versions of the annual International Six Days Trial (now the International Six Days Enduro). Penton also set a transcontinental record in 1958 when he rode a motorcycle from New York City to Los Angeles in 52 hours and 11 minutes.
With the help of KTM, Penton established his own brand of off-road motorcycles to sell in America, which ultimately built the foundation for the decorated off-road success the Austrian brand enjoys today. Photo Courtesy AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum & Penton Family
Penton and his brother opened a motorcycle dealership in their hometown of Amherst, Ohio, where they sold European brands like BSA, BMW, and NSU that were lighter and more nimble than the American brands of the day. Penton eventually became a distributor for Sweden’s Husqvarna brand, and he hoped to convince them to build even lighter off-road machines. When they passed on Penton’s idea, he went to the Austrian KTM brand, which at the time produced bicycles and mopeds. He put up $6,000 of his own money to get them to build a lightweight off-road motorcycle to his specifications. He sold them in America as Penton motorcycles, while they sold as KTMs to the rest of the world. The partnership lasted for a decade before KTM bought the U.S. distribution from him. By that point, some 25,000 Pentons had been sold in America, and to this day, Pentons remain coveted by collectors and enthusiasts. The KTM brand, which also owns Husqvarna and GasGas, remains one of the biggest and most recognized motorcycle companies in the world.
John Penton was also a pioneer in the motorcycle aftermarket business. He partnered with the Italian brand Alpinestars to build an off-road motorcycling boot that he sold under the Hi-Point Racing brand in America. He also built and sold Hi-Point Racing trailers, lubricants, tires, riding apparel, accessories, and more.
Along the way, Penton sponsored and supported some of the most successful motorcycle racers in history, including Bob Hannah, Dick Burleson, and his own son, Jack Penton. And when a promising young 125cc supercross rider named Jeremy McGrath stepped onto his first podium at the 1990 Seattle Kingdome race, he was wearing Hi-Point boots.
Each year, Penton’s unprecedented and historic contribution to the sport and industry is celebrated with the John Penton GNCC in Millfield, Ohio. Photo Courtesy Ken Hill
John Penton was a charter member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, which was established in 1998. The Grand National Cross Country Series named the John Penton GNCC in Ohio after him, which remains one of the longest-running stops on the calendar. And last Thursday, the town of Amherst, Ohio, held a 100th birthday celebration for John Penton, who still lives there.
2025 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Photo credit: Kevin Wing
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Mark your calendars for July 24-26, 2026, as AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will return to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, for another weekend of vintage motorcycling fun.
“There’s no better weekend on the calendar than AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which is the ultimate celebration of vintage motorcycling in the United States,” AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman said. “At the AMA, we work extra hard to ensure a thrilling and unique event for all of those in attendance, and we anticipate that 2026 will once again be a grand celebration of vintage motorcycling. We are grateful to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course team for their continued help in running such a large event, and are counting down the days until we’re back on site.”
Every year, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days provides vintage enthusiasts with a weekend full of exciting activities, including a wide range of racing in a variety of disciplines, including trials, motocross, hare scrambles, flat track, road racing and pitbike racing, North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet, numerous recreational riding activities, seminars, bike show, stunt shows, and much more!
With its 2.4-mile, 15-turn road-racing track, and ample room for camping and activities, there’s no better host venue than Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
“Our team is very proud of our collaboration with the AMA to bring this two-wheel spectacle to our motorcycle fans,” said Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course President Craig Rust. “Given our location in the Midwest and close proximity to the AMA headquarters and the Hall of Fame, I believe we are the perfect home for this event. We’ll keep working hard to continue the growth and momentum that we have established at the Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days over the past several years.”
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days raises funds for the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that helps fund the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame’s mission to promote and preserve the history of motorcycling in America.
Tickets to 2026 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will be available soon and AMA Members will be able to purchase at a discount. To join the AMA and take full advantage of the discount, among other benefits, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com/members-community/members/join-the-ama/or call (800) 262-5646.
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
From left to right, Jeff Schuessler, Carlos Ezpeleta and Kolja Rebstock. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Harley-Davidson and MotoGP™ today officially unveiled the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, along with its full 2026 race calendar, marking the launch of the first global racing series dedicated to high-performance Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles. Announced at a press conference at Austria’s iconic Red Bull Ring, the six-round series will debut next year, bringing American V-Twin power to legendary circuits across the U.S. and Europe.
Based on Harley-Davidson’s Grand American Touring platform, Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup race bikes will be radically transformed for speed, agility, and spectacle, offering fans a visceral new kind of racing experience unlike anything currently on the MotoGP™ schedule.
The series kicks off in the United States before making its way across Europe and onto the global stage. From the hills of Mugello to the historic straights of Silverstone, the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will bring distinctive American performance and international competition together in a thrilling, six-round championship.
2026 Race Calendar
Grand Prix of The Americas – Circuit of the Americas (USA): March 27–29
Grand Prix of Italy – Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello (Italy): May 29–31
Grand Prix of the Netherlands – TT Circuit Assen (Netherlands): June 26–28
Grand Prix of the United Kingdom – Silverstone Circuit (UK): August 7–9
Grand Prix of Aragon – MotorLand Aragón (Spain): August 28–30
Grand Prix of Austria – Red Bull Ring (Austria): September 18–20 – Championship Round
Austria’s Red Bull Ring will host the final and title-awarding round, honoring the country’s deep motorsport heritage and growing prominence on the global racing stage.
“The launch of the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup signals a bold new era for Harley-Davidson and for the sport of motorcycle racing,” said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO, Harley-Davidson. “This series is about pushing limits, of our machines, our riders, and our brand, on a global stage. We’re proud to partner with MotoGP™ to bring this vision to life.”
Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer of MotoGP™ rights holder Dorna Sports: “We’re always looking for ways to innovate and expand, both at the track for our record crowds as we continue our evolution, and to grow the reach of the sport even further – staying faithful to what fans love about MotoGP™ but finding ways to connect with new audiences. The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup fulfills the brief. It will be a fantastic addition to race weekends for fans onsite at the same time as connecting our sport to one of the most iconic lifestyle and cultural brands in North America – and the world.”
The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup was first teased earlier this year during the Grand Prix of France at the legendary Le Mans circuit, where Harley-Davidson and MotoGP™ shared their joint vision for a global bagger racing championship. The response from fans, media, and the industry was immediate and enthusiastic, setting the stage for today’s full reveal.
Prospective teams, riders, and sponsors are now invited to engage with the series as preparations accelerate for the 2026 debut season.
HOT HEADLINES: Hungary returns as MotoGP™ takes on Balaton Park.
New venue, new stories, new stars: can anyone halt Marc Marquez on new turf?
Nine rounds remain in 2025 as a new battleground takes centre stage as we return to Hungary for the first time since 1992, taking on Balaton Park for the first time ever. With a backdrop of central Europe’s largest lake, it’s a picturesque setting to host a new challenge. Round 14 is very much game on at Balaton but will it go as the script suggests or does a twist lie ahead?
FINE FORM: the #93 charges ahead as P2 scrap tightens
Having recorded a sixth Grand Prix win in a row for the first time in 11 years, Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) is the clear favourite going in. A predominantly left-handed circuit, MotoGP’s latest venue has the characteristics of all things #93. Having said that, Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) once again showcased his pace with Aprilia by making it back-to-back podiums in Spielberg, as well as pole position. Leading the majority of the Austrian GP and taking P3 – Aprilia’s first podium at the venue – the #72 is charging up the order in the standings into P4.
Between the top two from the Red Bull Ring, Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team). Alex Marquez had to serve a Long Lap Penalty last time out and took P10 at the flag whilst Bagnaia had to settle for P8 after a tough race and on the receiving end of some tough moves. With Marc on 418 points, he has a 142-point lead going into Round 14 and with Bezzecchi consistently closing, a three-way scrap is bubbling away behind the #93.
P5 BATTLE INTENSIFIES: three riders tied on 144 points
With Bezzecchi moving into fourth overall, Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and teammate Franco Morbidelli find themselves P5 and P6 respectively. Neither have finished a GP since Assen and thus need a points haul in Hungary to get back into the P4 fight. Both riders are on 144 points, the same as Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) after the #37’s Sprint rostrum and P4 a week ago as his momentum charges the other way. With three podiums across the Brno and Red Bull Ring weekends, Acosta will be there again, along with rival Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). The rookie took a career-best P2 last time out and was in contention for victory, something he aims for again at new, neutral territory.
KTM AND YAMAHA: contrasting fortunes fuel the same goals
Whilst Acosta was the lead KTM in Austria, there was also reason to celebrate for Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3), who took his best Sunday finish of 2025. Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) took P7 and came through in both the Sprint and Grand Prix a week ago, so expect the South African to feature again. As for Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3), he withdrew from the Austrian GP as he struggled with his shoulder injury and will be sidelined here – replaced by Pol Espargaro. Someone who’s tested here…
Whilst KTM enjoy an upturn in form, Yamaha endured a more challenging time in Styria. Hoping to bounce back and to try and get ahead of fellow countryman Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) in the standings, Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) leads the Iwata brand’s fight back. Teammate Alex Rins was the next best last time out, ahead of Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) and teammate Jack Miller – all four aiming to return to form on brand-new territory.
UNDERDOGS: will Balaton spring a surprise?
Reigning World Champion Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) crashed in Austria but stated that he looks forward to taking on Balaton Park on the Aprilia without a previous reference. Fellow Aprilia rider Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) made it a sixth Sunday top ten in a row with P9 in Austria, showing his progress in 2025; he’s 30 points off the top ten overall. With his best Grand Prix result of 2025 in sixth, Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) led Honda’s charge a week ago, taking a top six and his best result since India 2023. He’ll hope to do the same in Hungary whereas teammate Luca Marini aims to battle for the top ten. Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) hopes a new track will reset his form after a tricky run of rounds, and fellow rookie Somkiat Chantra(IDEMITSU Honda LCR) isn’t present due to ongoing recovery from a knee injury and is replaced by Aleix Espargaro.
New turf – although anti-clockwise turf – awaits. That fact, and Marc Marquez’s form, keeps the target squarely on the #93’s back. But Bezzecchi is on a charge and has shown he will throw down at the front. Aldeguer showed the script can never be written ahead of the action. And Alex Marquez hasn’t got a Long Lap this time round… who’s taking the spoils in Balaton? Tune in to find out!
Moto2™: Gonzalez’s lead down to 19 points ahead of Balaton date
19 points is the gap between Moto2 title race leader Manuel Gonzlaez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and second place Aron Canet (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) heading into Round 14 at Balaton Park, following dramatic weekends for both last time out.
Gonzalez’s bad luck in the Grand Prix saw the #18 suffer a DNF after a stone from teammate Senna Agius’ opening lap crash pierced the radiator. Meanwhile, Canet’s big FP2 crash meant he was riding a bit battered and bruised, which saw the #44 collect six points with a P10 finish. That’s six points clawed back on Gonzalez, but the biggest mover was race winner Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team).
The Brazilian, after two pointless scores in Germany and Czechia, propelled himself back into title contention with a classy second win of the season. It’s now 35 points splitting the top three, and with Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) only 10 points behind Moreira, we’ve got four riders who are all well in the hunt for the 2025 crown.
Fifth place overall, Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) will be putting the Austrian GP firmly out of sight. The Briton is 24 points away from Baltus, while Celestino Vietti’s (Sync SpeedRS Team) second P3 of the season brings him closer to his fellow Boscoscuro rider in the championship.
What Moto2 title race twists lie ahead in Hungary? We’re about to find out.
Moto3™: can Piqueras maintain momentum in Hungary?
It was a timely and much needed 25-point haul for Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) in Austria having gone seven races without a rostrum, and with Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) finishing outside the top three for the first time since Italy, the gap between the top two in Moto3 dropped to 71 points ahead of the Hungarian GP.
That, obviously, is a very healthy margin the #99 boasts coming into Balaton Park, so Piqueras will need to build on the momentum gained and try to chip away at the gap again in Hungary. And it was double delight for FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI at the Red Bull Ring, as Ryusei Yamanaka handed the outfit a 1-2 – that’s the Japanese star’s career-best result.
Speaking of career-best, David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) is enjoying his most fruitful run in Moto3 after the #64 battled his way to P3 in Austria. That’s his fourth podium on the bounce, his fifth in the last six, and the Spaniard is now tied on points in P3 overall with two stand-out rookies – Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) and Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo).
Quiles finished P4 after losing out in the latter stages last time out to draw level with Carpe, who claimed P11. At the moment, it’s a straight shootout between those two for Rookie of the Year honours, but Muñoz, Quiles, and Carpe will be hunting Piqueras and Rueda first and foremost.
Who will clinch the first Moto3 victory at Balaton Park? A whole host of names are in the hat, as the chasers aim to cut Rueda’s advantage once more this weekend.
Matthew Cunha #95, Justen Behmer #4, Brad Hendry #1, David Lambert #28 attack
turn 1 on the first lap of Race of the Rockies. Photo by: Kelly Vernell
The Motorcycle Roadracing Association’s Round 4 unfolded beneath the desert plains sky of sun and clouds, where scorching temps in the high 90s were matched only by the intensity on track. With championships hanging in the balance, racers across all classes put everything on the line. From veteran showdowns to breakout rides, Pueblo was a weekend of defining moments.
Fay Myers Race of the Rockies GTO – Hendry Lays Down the Gauntlet
Brad Hendry (1) leads the first lap of the Race of the Rockies. Photo by: Kelly Vernell
Championship leader Brad Hendry (1) arrived with a 20-point lead—and left with even more momentum. When the premier-class lights went out, Hendry rocketed into Turn 1, side by side with Justen Behmer (4) followed by title rival Matt Cunha (95) and David Lambert (28). It was clear from the start that Hendry was out on a mission taking a decisive lead on the first lap of the race as he took the inside line on Behmer through turn 1.
Cunha (95) sticks the pass onto Behmer (4) on the exit of turn 7. Photo by: Kelly Vernell
Cunha made his move early, overtaking Behmer on Lap 2 while Hendry used the opportunity to build a 3-second lead and lay down some of the fastest laps of the race.
Matthew Cunha (95) pushes pace on race leader Hendry (1). Photo by: Kelly Vernell
David Lambert (28) surged into podium contention on Lap 4, dispatching Behmer in Turn 7, just as Cunha responded to Hendry’s pace with a flyer of his own. But Hendry wasn’t flinching—he answered with a race-best 1:30.225 on Lap 5, putting the win further out of reach. Meanwhile, Behmer’s day came to a heartbreaking end with a mechanical DNF.
David Lambert (28) takes full advantage and secures 3rd place. Photo by: Kelly Vernell
Hendry crossed the line with a commanding 5-second lead, Cunha brought home a critical second, and Lambert sealed a solid third. Cunha still has an opportunity going into the final round to contest the championship title, which will make for a dramatic finish to an exciting season of racing in the MRA’s premiere class.
Fay Myers ROR GTO – Official Results
Matthew Cunha (95) 2nd, Brad Hendry (1) 1st, David Lambert (28) 3rd. Photo by: Chandler Dahl – MRA Rider Rep
1. Brad Hendry (1)
2. Matt Cunha (95)
3. David Lambert (28)
Apex Auto Glass Race of the Rockies GTU – Rizzo Capitalizes and Closes
Sal Rizzo (9) takes control in Race of the Rockies GTU. Photo by: Kelly Vernell
In the middleweight GTU ranks, it was Sal Rizzo (9) who delivered a calculated and commanding victory after a high-intensity start.
Jeremiah Walker (562) got the holeshot and immediately fought to stay ahead of Orkun Krand (131) and Rizzo. Rizzo made a swift move on Krand in Turn 2 to take over second. Krand countered with a brave front-straight drive on Lap 2 but ran off into the dirt after misjudging Turn 1.
Up ahead, Walker traded blows with Kevin Madden (69), a ROR O rider not in GTU points contention. The battle let Rizzo reel them in, and by mid-race, he made his pass on Walker into Turn 1 and never looked back, logging metronomic 1:35 lap times to seal the win.
Rizzo (9) looks for his opportunity on Walker (562). Photo by: Kelly Vernell
Walker held on for second, while Krand recovered from his off-track excursion to lock in third. Rizzo showed great composure and resiliency after a last lap spill at round 3, showing everyone that he intends to keep his championship lead heading into the final round.
Rocky View Family Dental Amateur GTO – Evans Steps Up When It Counts
John Evans (154) Takes the lead in AMO. Photo by: Kelly Vernell.
The tightest championship battle of the day unfolded in the Amateur GTO, where John Evans (154) led the standings by just 11 points over the charging Robert Brown (41). But when the lights dropped, it was Justin Bohling (954) who launched into the lead, setting a fierce early pace with Brown and Evans close behind.
Justin Bohling (954) takes a demanding lead on the first laps of AMO. Photo by: Kelly Vernell
Evans made his move on Brown early, reclaiming second and setting his sights on Bohling, who appeared in control at the front. But on Lap 8, disaster struck for the leader—Bohling hit a false neutral into Turn 1 and ran off track.
Evans didn’t hesitate, snatching the lead as Bohling struggled to rejoin with his bike stuck in fifth gear. Brown followed through into second, while Bohling slotted back into third.
The top three held formation to the checkers, but the implications were massive: Evans extended his points lead in the championship heading into the final round.
Rocky View Family Dental Amateur GTO – Official Results
Justin Bohling (954) 3rd, John Evans (154) 1st, Robert Brown (41) 2nd. Photo by: Chandler Dahl – MRA Rider Rep
1. John Evans (154)
2. Robert Brown (41)
3. Justin Bohling (954)
Championship Picture: One Round Left, Everything to Race For
With the season finale looming, Round 4 at Pueblo tightened the screws on every title chase. Hendry’s GTO dominance will be put to the test, while Cunha, Rizzo, Evans, and others have a shot at glory if they can pull it off at Round 5.
From mechanical heartbreaks to last-lap passes, Round 4 reminded everyone why we race: nothing is guaranteed, and everything can change in a single corner.
Mike Applegate (19) battles with David Lambert (28) at PPIR. Photo by: Kelly Vernell
Stay tuned for Round 5—where champions will be crowned, and legacies made. Join us at Pikes Peak International Raceway on September 21st 2025 as an amazing season of racing comes to a close.
Kyle Wyman (33) battling with Loris Baz (76) and James Rispoli (43) at Mid-Ohio. Photo courtesy Harley-Davidson.
KWR Harley-Davidson rider James Rispoli captured the 2025 Mission Super Hooligan National Championship Presented By Roland Sands Designs and Powered by Harley-Davidson® after riding a race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Pan America® 1250 STmotorcycle to two race wins during a MotoAmerica double-header weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. In the Mission King of the Baggers class, RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider Hayden Gillim rode a race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycle to his firstvictory of the season and Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Kyle Wyman notched a pair of podium finishes. Wyman leads the series by 73 points with a maximum of 100 points left on the table for the rest of the season.
In American Flat Track racing action on August 16, Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus/Latus Motors rider Briar Bauman rode a Harley-Davidson® XG750R motorcycle to win at the 73rd Annual Peoria TT in Bartonville, Ill. Bauman’s seventh victory of the season extends his AFT Mission SuperTwins lead to 11 points with three races left on the schedule. WFOracingonline.com rider Jesse Janisch rode a Harley-Davidson® Pan America® 1250 Special to win the AFT AdventureTrackers™ race on the Peoria TT course, as Harley-Davidson won the manufacturers championship in the four-race series.
James Rispoli (43) battling with Jake Lewis (85) at Mid-Ohio. Photo courtesy Harley-Davidson.
Rispoli Wins Fourth in a Row to Claim Super Hooligan Title.
Four consecutive race wins aboard a Harley-Davidson® Pan America® 1250 ST motorcycle earned KWR Harley-Davidson rider James Rispoli the 2025 Mission Super Hooligan National Championship Presented By Roland Sands Designs and Powered by Harley-Davidson®. After the first six races of the season Rispoli was in fifth place in the series and 55 points behind championship leader Saddlemen Race Development/Harley-Davidson rider Jake Lewis. Then Rispoli went on a hot streak, winning both rounds at Laguna Seca on July 12-13, races Lewis missed after being injured during qualifying. That moved Rispoli to third place in the standings, 22 points behind the new series leader and defending champion,Saddlemen Race Development/Harley-Davidson rider Cory West. Rispoli won the title by dominating the final double-header round, where he topped qualifying around the 15-turn 2.4-mile Mid-Ohio course with a lap of 1:29.575 and won both races.
“I’ve got to thank the KWR team. They put together a Harley Pan America package that’s so good,” said Rispoli, who completes the season with four race wins and three additional podium finishes. “Nobody was talking about me coming into the weekend, which actually helped me, and kept the pressure low. The championship was on Cory and Jake’s head. I knew this race was going to be tough, but man I’m stoked. I was screaming the whole cool down lap. We put so much work into this. Hats off to my team.”
The Saturday race was shortened from seven to five laps for a restart after two riders came together on the opening lap. Lewis led Yamaha rider Dominic Doyle and Rispoli off the start. Rispoli passed Doyle for second place on lap two and Lewis and Rispoli opened a 1.5-second gap over the field as they raced for the lead. Rispoli got past on lap 3 and held off Lewis on the closing laps to win by 1.090 seconds with Doyle third.Points leader West qualified fourth but was slowed by a recurring mechanical issue and dropped back to seventh place by the finish. After the Saturday race there was a spread of only six points between the championship contenders, Harley-Davidson riders West (148 points), Lewis (143 points), and Rispoli (142 points).
Rispoli led off the start in the Sunday season finale of the Super Hooligan series, with West and Lewis giving chase. Lewis and West passed each other twice battling for second right behind Rispoli on laps 3-4-5. On lap 6 West dropped out of the race with a mechanical issue. Lewis set Rispoli up for a pass to take the lead on the final lap but ran wide in the turn and lost ground while recovering. Rispoli crossed the finish line with a 0.758 second lead and the championship. Doyle finished third.
Rispoli won the 10-round 2025 Mission Super Hooligan National ChampionshipPresented By Roland Sands Designs and Powered by Harley-Davidson® with 167 points. Lewis finished second with 163 points, followed by West with 132 points, as Harley-Davidson® Pan America® ST riders swept the series.
Hayden Gillim (69) battling with Troy Herfoss (1) at Mid-Ohio. Photo courtesy Harley-Davidson.
Gillim Takes King of the Baggers Victory
Gillim and his Vance & Hines race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycle paced the Mission King of the Baggers field through both qualifying sessions, taking pole position for the weekend with a best lap of 1:28.019. Gillim then won the three-lap King of the Baggers Challenge bonus race, besting Factory Indian rider Troy Herfoss by 0.469 seconds.
Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Bradley Smith was injured in an off-track incident during the first qualifying session, and he retired for the weekend. His place on the Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team Road Glide motorcycle was taken by Saddlemen Race Development rider Travis Wyman.
Gillim led all nine laps of the Saturday King of the Baggers race, passing Herfoss off the start and then opening a gap that stretched to 0.929 seconds by lap three over Herfoss, Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider James Rispoli, Indian rider Cam Petersen and Kyle Wyman. Wyman passed Rispoli for third place on lap six as Gillim saw his lead over Herfoss begin to shrink. By lap 8 Herfoss was on Gillim’s rear tire, but Gillim showed tremendous pace through The Keyhole (turn 2) that Herfoss could not match, which proved the difference in the final laps. Gillim crossed the finish line 0.173 seconds clear of Herfoss, with Wyman 4.398 seconds back in third place. Rispoli finished fourth.
“It’s been a long year. This is my first podium of the season,” said Gillim, the 2023 Mission King of the Baggers champion. “After last year being pretty competitive, we’ve struggled at times, but we are finding our footing again. This one I wasn’t going to give up very easily.”
On Sunday Herfoss got a great start but was passed by Gillim before the end of the first lap. A poor start put Wyman in sixth place on the opening lap, which also saw Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Travis Wyman and RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider Rocco Landers retired from the race after colliding and running off the course. Gillim and Herfoss opened a five-second gap on the field. Herfoss passed for the lead on lap five as Wyman fought through traffic and worked his way to third place. On the final lap Gillim passed Herfoss in turn two to re-take the lead but gave the lead back in turn six when his speed carried him off the track. Wyman moved up to second place as Herfoss went on to win by 0.581 seconds. Factory Indian rider Tyler O’Hara finished third. Gillim was able to re-join the race and finished sixth.
After 10 of 14 rounds in the 2025 MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series, Kyle Wyman leads in series points with 222, followed by Herfoss with 149 points, Factory Indian rider Loris Baz with 129 points, O’Hara with 110 points, Gillim with 93 points, and Rispoli with 87 points.
The Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team returns to action September 12-14 at the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Texas weekend at Circuit of the Americas in Del Valle, Texas.
The Mission King of the Baggers series features race-prepared American V-Twin touring motorcycles competing in 14 races over seven doubleheader weekends held in conjunction with the MotoAmerica Superbike series. Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team Road Glide® motorcycles are powered by modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight® 131 Performance Crate Engines. The team bikes also feature upgraded suspension components, including Screamin’ Eagle/Öhlins Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks, plus competition exhaust, race tires and lightweight bodywork.
The Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team is sponsored by Rockford Fosgate®, Mission® Foods, Brembo®, Öhlins®, Akrapovič, SYN3® lubricants, and Screamin’ Eagle® Performance Parts and Accessories.
MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Race Results – Mid Ohio Race 1
Harley-Davidson rider Briar Bauman won in AFT Action at Peoria TT
Bauman Takes Key Win at Peoria TT to Extend SuperTwins Lead
Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus/Latus Motors rider Briar Bauman rode a Harley-Davidson® XG750R motorcycle to win the 73rd Annual Peoria TT, a crucial victory in his charge to the 2025 Progressive American Flat Track Mission SuperTwins championship. Bauman topped qualifying, won his heat race and the #2Fast2Tasty Challenge bonus race and started the main event on the front row next to his championship rival, Yamaha rider Dallas Daniels, who also won a heat race. At the start Royal Enfield rider Max Whale led the field into the first turn with Daniels second and Bauman third. On the second lap Bauman took the lead, diving under Daniels and then soaring past Whale over the jump as they powered down the subsequent straight. Daniels got past Whale but could not match the pace put down by Bauman, who opened a lead that stretched to two seconds mid-race. Bauman won by 1.204 seconds over Daniels and extended his lead over the Yamaha rider to 11 points with three races left on the schedule.
“I felt really good all day,” said Bauman. “Once again, huge thanks to Dave (Zanotti) and Michelle (Disalvo). They worked their tails off. I’ve been tough on them. We have a high standard because Dallas and his team are so darn good. We didn’t really think we’d be here at this stage, so now all the sudden, I’m like, ‘We’ve got to figure this out.’”
After 13 of 16 rounds in the 2025 AFT Mission SuperTwins championship, Bauman leads with 266 points, followed by Daniels with 255 points. Mission/Roof Systems/Harley-Davidson rider Brandon Robinson is third with 176 points.
The AFT Mission SuperTwins series returns to action August 30-31 for a double-header on the Springfield Mile at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill.
Harley-Davidson rider Jesse Janisch won in AFT Action at Peoria TT
Janisch Wins AdventureTrackers Final at Peoria
WFOracingonline.com rider Jesse Janisch rode a Harley-Davidson® Pan America® 1250 Special to victory in the final round of the four-race 2025 AFT AdventureTrackers™ series, a professional racing class for large displacement, street-stock adventure touring motorcycles. Janisch topped qualifying, won his heat race and led every lap of the main event after a fierce battle with Saddlemen Race Development/Harley-Davidson rider Danny Eslick, who ran off the course attempting a last-corner pass for the win. That let Suzuki rider Dan Bromley through for a second-place finish. Eslick finished third.
“It was a lot of fun,” said Janisch after the Peoria win. “The track was a little bit nervous after the track prep. I was trying to ride really cautiously, and then I got way too cautious with two to go. Danny decided to send her, but luckily I heard him and saw it coming. I was able to square him up and get the win.
Bromley won the AdventureTracker championship with 84 points. Janisch was second with 74 points, followed by Eslick with 61 points. Harley-Davidson won the AdventureTrackers™ Manufacturer’s Title with 84 points.
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From left to right, Eitan Butbul, Marcos Ramirez and Avner Kass (American Racing Team Co-Owner). Photo courtesy American Racing Team.
The American Racing Team is happy to announce that Spanish rider Marcos Ramírez will continue to compete with the team for the 2026 Moto2 World Championship season. This extension will mark an impressive five years of collaboration, a reflection of the close connection, mutual trust, and shared goals between Marcos and the team. He has been a cornerstone of the team’s success in 2025, delivering consistent Top 10 finishes.
Eitan Butbul, Team Owner of American Racing, said: “Marcos has been an integral part of our story for many years now. He is a professional, a hard worker and team player and his relentless drive for improvement makes him not only a top-level athlete but also a fantastic rider to work with. we’re excited to keep building on that together in 2026.”
Marcos Ramirez, Rider: “This team is like family to me. Over the years, we’ve grown and learned so much together, and this season has been one of our strongest yet. I’m proud of the consistency we’ve shown, and I know we still have more to achieve. I can’t wait to keep pushing in 2026.”
Bobby Fong (50) battling with Jake Gagne (32) and Cameron Beaubier (6) during the Superbike race 2 at Mid-Ohio. Photo courtesy Attack Yamaha
More from a press release issued by Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha:
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing Scores Double Podium Finish at Mid-Ohio. Jake Gagne finishes second, Bobby Fong charges to third to extend championship lead.
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing delivered another strong performance in MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Jake Gagne returned to the podium with a second-place finish, while teammate Bobby Fong made a heroic charge to finish third, extending his championship lead to 17 points with two rounds remaining.
Gagne got a great start from the front row, slotting into the runner-up spot behind his teammate. In the multi-rider fight at the front he was shuffled back to third on Lap 3 and then to fourth on the following lap. On Lap 6 he started to lose some ground on the leaders, but would advance to the runner-up spot after the riders ahead went off track. The three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion continued to run a strong pace in the runner-up spot when the red flag was drawn with five laps remaining. With two-thirds of the race distance completed, the race was called with Gagne earning his seventh podium finish of the season. He heads to the penultimate round maintaining a strong fourth-place in the championship standings.
Fong also got another great start from the front row of the grid and grabbed the holeshot. In the opening laps, the Californian was part of a four-rider battle and was running second on Lap 4. Three laps later, contact with the rider behind him forced both off track, but Fong kept it on two wheels. The series points leader regrouped and put in an impressive charge to third two laps before the red flag was drawn. His strong recovery earned Fong his 11th podium finish of the season and extended his championship lead to 17 points.
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing returns to action in four weeks’ time at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, for the penultimate round of the championship, September 12–14.
Richard Stanboli – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager:
“It was an interesting race. After getting pushed off track, Bobby did a great job recovering to third before the red flag, and Jake did a commendable job to secure second. The Yamaha R1 has been such an awesome platform that has responded well to our continued development. We have more ideas than time to implement them. We look forward to pushing hard at the remaining two events.”
Bobby Fong on the podium at Mid-Ohio after his P3 in Superbike Race2. Photo courtesy Attack Yamaha.
Bobby Fong – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #50:
“It was great to end the weekend with two Yamahas on the box. It was a solid points run here as we felt good on the bike all weekend. I am looking forward to COTA in a month.”
Jake Gagne on the podium at Mid-Ohio after his P2 in Superbike Race2. Photo courtesy Attack Yamaha.
Jake Gagne – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #32:
“I managed better today with a second-place finish. I’m happy I improved my pace and got off to a better start. I’m looking forward to keeping the momentum rolling at COTA.”
More from a press release issued by Suzuki Motor USA :
Suzuki riders deliver strong results in Superbike, Supersport, and Stock 1000 competition at Mid-Ohio.
Suzuki Motor USA continued to rack up top fives, including yet another Superbike podium, as the 2025 MotoAmerica season continued at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
Race Highlights:
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
Superbike
Sean Dylan Kelly scored his second consecutive runner-up finish in Saturday’s Superbike contest
Richie Escalante collected sixth- and eighth-place results
Supersport
Tyler Scott picked up a pair of top fives following two tough battles
Max VanDenBrouck picked up 13th and 11th place results on the weekend
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines
Stock 1000
Rocco Landers continued to show improvement on the GSX-R1000 but was robbed of a chance to score his best result yet
Sean Dylan Kelly (#40) collected another runner-up finish and back-to-back Superbike podium weekends aboard the GSX-R1000R.
At last, Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly followed up his first podium finish of the season with another in his very next attempt aboard the GSX-R1000R. After closing out the VIR weekend with a runner-up finish two weeks ago, SDK collected another second by winning out in a four-rider fight for the position on Saturday at Mid-Ohio. He ran as high as third on Sunday before fading back to seventh with tire issues in the red flag-shortened contest. Kelly has now finished fourth or better on nine occasions in 2025.
SDK said, “The fact that we finished on the podium again, back-to-back, is pretty unbelievable considering how long it took me to get on the podium this season. The whole team has been working super hard. I think that we obviously have a whole lot to work on, but I’m super pumped to be on the podium again.”
Richie Escalante (#54) brought home a solid result in Superbike after a hard-fought weekend at Mid-Ohio.
Teammate Richie Escalante put together another solid weekend on the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R. The Mexican racer finished eighth on Saturday and then improved on Sunday, charging his way to sixth before the race was halted and called complete early.
“It was a more difficult weekend,” Escalante said. “After being on the podium, I was expecting to be more competitive here, but for some reason I could not get the same comfort level with the bike and the track like at previous races. We tried our best and got decent results and more points, but we will keep working to get back to where we want to be. It starts at a test here tomorrow.”
Tyler Scott (#70) battled, finishing fifth on Saturday and fourth on Sunday aboard the GSX-R750.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott twice scrapped it out for fourth position after qualifying in that same position aboard the next-generation GSX-R750. On Saturday, Scott was narrowly pipped for the spot, finishing fifth by a scant 0.013 seconds at the stripe. He got his revenge on Sunday, successfully executing a late-race maneuver to claim fourth by 0.214 seconds. The finishes were Scott’s seventh and eighth top fives of the 2025 season.
Scott said, “Our bike was good, and we had a decent weekend with fifth and fourth. We got better every session, I felt, and we improved the most when we figured some things out with my riding in certain sections. On Sunday, I made a pass for fourth and that stuck. Overall, we did the best we could and ran near the front throughout the weekend.”
Max Van (#48) logged 13th and 11th-place finishes in Supersport while continuing to build momentum.
Max VanDenBrouck registered a consistent weekend in Supersport action as well. Max Van qualified 13th on the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750 and then proceeded to finish in that same position on Saturday. He improved on Sunday, picking up a couple positions by finishing in 11th.
“It was a solid weekend for us,” VanDenBrouck said. “I got off to a good start and was seventh on the first day. In Q2, I had a tire issue that cost us about six positions, but we were ready for the race. In the first one, I didn’t get the best start but was able to get 13th, and we improved a couple positions on Sunday. I felt like I learned a lot so far this season, but I am really looking forward to the next few days when we can test. I think we can really make some more progress.”
Rocco Landers (#97) took eighth in Stock 1000 on Saturday and was in contention for a career-best result before being taken out late in Sunday’s race.
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Rocco Landers came away from Mid-Ohio with an eighth-place finish in Saturday’s Stock 1000 contest. He was in position to not only eclipse that but potentially score his best finish aboard the GSX-R1000 yet on Sunday, engaged in a three-way battle for fourth position on the last lap. Unfortunately, a mistake by another rider in that fight left Landers nowhere to go, resulting in a bitterly disappointing DNF.
“This was one of the rougher weekends because I got taken out twice, once in this class.” Said Landers. “The results when we really needed them won’t show it, but we made steady progress and our lap times were really good. We’ll take our eighth place and go on to COTA. We keep getting the bike better and I keep learning how to ride it faster.”
The 2025 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship will next head to its penultimate round on September 12-14 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
More from a press release issued by Real Steel Honda :
Top finishes for Real Steel Honda at Mid-Ohio with their Honda CBR-1000 RR-R SP Fireblades.
Real Steel Honda Racing Lexington, OH August 19, 2025: MotoAmerica Superbikes at Mid-Ohio event held August 15 – 17, 2025, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
JD Beach took the first Superbike podium for the team with 3rd place in Superbike Race 1 after winning Stock 1000 race 1. Hayden Gillim scored 2 top five finishes in the Superbike races having his best weekend of the season on the Honda CBR 1000 RR-R SP Fireblade.
JD again was able to qualify on pole for the Stock 1000 race and that time placed him 8th on the grid for the Superbike races. Hayden qualified 6th for the Superbike races. In Stock 1000 race 1 JD got the holeshot, pulled a 1.2 second lead on the first lap and finished with a 3.9 second margin over 2nd place. In Superbike JD had a strong run getting into 4th place on lap 1 and moving forward on the final lap to finish on the podium in 3rd place while Hayden ran in 6th place for most of the race moving up to 5th at the end.
On Sunday JD unfortunately suffered a technical issue resulting in a DNS for the second Stock 1000 race. JD remains in 2nd place in the Stock 1000 championship but is now 26 points back from the championship leader. In Superbike race 2 Hayden got as high up as 3rd place but dropped back to 4th place when the race then prematurely ended due to a red flag situation while JD was able to finish right behind in 5th place and as first in the Superbike cup. In the Superbike championship standings JD remains in 7th place and Hayden is right behind in 8th place while JD continues to lead the Superbike cup championship with 350 points.
Real Steel Honda Racing is proudly supported by American Honda, HRC, Progressive Insurance, Pro Honda Oils. Southern Honda Powersports, Steel Commander Corp, Idemitsu, Comstock Energy LLC, Vesrah, K-Tech suspension, Orient Express, Dunlop, Akrapovic Exhaust Systems, CRC Body Work, Vortex, Evol Technology and REB Graphics.
Hayden Gillim (69) at Mid-Ohio. Photo courtesy Real Steel Honda.
Hayden Gillim – Rider #69:
“This weekend at Mid-Ohio was amazing. I felt like the bike was working really well right out of the truck. We were able to stay in the top 5 all weekend long on the time sheets. Saturday, we chose the wrong front tire for the race which cost me a bit of confidence in the front end, but I was still able to come away with 5th place right on the battle for the podium. Sunday, we came away with a 4th place after getting passed two laps before the race ending red flag. My best weekend of the season and looking forward to building off of it. Congrats to the whole team on a great weekend with JD getting a win in Stock 1000 and a podium in Superbike on Saturday. We are ready for COTA.”
JD Beach (95) at Mid-Ohio. Photo courtesy Real Steel Honda.
JD Beach – Rider #95:
“After the weekend we had at VIR, I couldn’t wait to get to Mid-Ohio. It’s a track I’ve always liked and I’m really glad MotoAmerica is going back there. The fans are always great.
We started the weekend off with great pace on Friday. The Honda CBR-1000 RR-R SP was working great. We barely made small clicker changes during the day, but I was gelling great with the bike. Ending the day with Pole. That had to be my first Pole in dry condition since probably 2018.
Saturday was a day I won’t forget for a long time. Leading every lap in the Stock class and pulling a bigger lead every lap was simply amazing. We were able to get within a point of the lead of the class. After getting off the bike it was a great turn around for Superbike. I got a great start and ran a great race. I was feeling great on the bike and could put it exactly where I wanted. With a bit of luck, we were able to put the Stock 1000 Honda on a Superbike podium! It was such an amazing feeling.
Sunday, the luck ran out a bit. We had some bike issues for the Stock race. The whole team worked so hard, but we missed the race. It was a bit of a heart breaker. You have to take the highs with the lows though. But we were able to get the bike fixed for the Superbike race. I felt great in the race and came away with another Top 5.
We will regroup and be ready for COTA .”
Jerry Nickell – Team Principal:
“It was a foundational weekend for the team as we delivered Honda’s first Superbike podium in 16 years, extremely proud of Hayden, JD, Mark and the entire team’s efforts in achieving this goal over the weekend. While we had an unfortunate circumstance on Sunday with our Stock1000 bike, it was still a great weekend for the continued development of our Superbike program with Hayden. I look forward to having JD back setting the pace in Stock at COTA and fighting for the championship. Really super excited for the final two rounds as we continue with the success of our MotoAmerica program and our continued partnership with American Honda and HRC.”
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More from a press release issued by Orange Cat Racing :
OrangeCat Racing’s Lee, Uribe finish 1-2 in Sunday’s MotoAmerica Stock 1000 race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Two-time class champ Lee heads into season finale with 26-point lead.
The OrangeCat Racing duo of Andrew Lee and Jayson Uribe started off the Aug. 15-17 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 round at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course strong and ended it on as high a note as they could have. The pair qualified third and fourth, finished Saturday’s race in second and third place, then capped off the weekend with a 1-2 finish in Sunday’s contest.
Uribe had an excellent start to the Stock 1000 Class’ first time racing at Mid-Ohio, as he finished Friday morning practice as the second-fastest rider in the session. Lee was sixth-fastest. The duo also performed very well in the Friday afternoon Qualifying 1 session, as Uribe and Lee ended it having provisionally qualified third and fifth, respectively. Qualifying wrapped up Saturday morning with Uribe and Lee having qualified third and fourth for the weekend’s two Stock 1000 races. Both riders were less than 0.4 seconds off the pole-setting time.
Uribe and Lee both moved up the running order quickly after Race 1 got underway and were running in second and third place at the end of Lap 1. Unfortunately, neither rider was able to match the pace of the race leader, and Uribe and Lee finished the race in second and third place, respectively.
The team had both riders back at the front of the field in Sunday’s Race 2. The race was stopped after one lap due to an on-track incident, and Uribe led the first three laps of the restarted race. Lee caught up to his teammate and passed him for the lead on Lap 4. Lee went on to take the win over Uribe by a narrow margin of 0.228 seconds.
Due to one of the other Stock 1000 championship contenders being forced to retire from Sunday’s race due to technical difficulties, Lee left Mid-Ohio with a 26-point lead in the Stock 1000 points standings. Uribe is currently third in the class standings and just three points behind second place.
The last MotoAmerica Stock 1000 round of 2025 takes place Sept. 12-14 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
OrangeCat Racing riders Andrew Lee (No. 14) and Jayson Uribe (No. 36). Photo credit: Brian J. Nelson
Andrew Lee / No. 14:
“I’d say the weekend started out a little bit tough. I was still learning the track and didn’t come up to speed super quick. We had some setup issues, but the team worked so hard to give me a motorcycle I could win with. I didn’t get a good start in Saturday’s race and didn’t have a chance to chase down the race leader. In today’s race, I had another not-so-good start but fought my way through it and made a pass on my teammate for the lead. I just tried to keep my head in the game from there, and we came away with a victory today.”
Jayson Uribe / No. 36:
“Overall, it was a successful weekend for the whole team. We were able to overcome some adversity yesterday when I had a little tipoff, and the team worked hard to give us an incredible package to ride all weekend. Race 2 was a little bit more successful for us than Race 1. At the end of the day, I want to win – that’s what I’m here for. But if I can’t do it clean, especially with my teammate, there’s no point in taking us both out. As long as we’re doing the right things, I think the team is headed in the right direction.”
OrangeCat Racing riders Jayson Uribe (left) and Andrew Lee pose in winner’s circle at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Sunday after securing a 1-2 finish in the day’s MotoAmerica Stock 1000 race. Photo by Brian J. Nelson
OrangeCat Racing’s promotional and technical partners for the 2025 MotoAmerica season include Motoworks Chicago, Ohlins USA, and alpha Racing.
Jayson Uribe’s personal sponsors for the 2025 MotoAmerica season include Dainese, Arai Helmets, CT Racing, Code 3 Consultations, San Jose BMW, and BSP Racing.
Andrew Lee’s personal sponsors for the 2025 MotoAmerica season include CT Racing, KYT, Luxvoni, Aliv World Wide, KD.51CD, Coolbreeze Heating and Air, JP43 Training and Barrett Racing.
To learn more about OrangeCat Racing, visit the team’s website at http://orangecatracing.com and follow the team on Instagram at @orangecatracing.
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More from a press release issued by Altus Motorsports :
Round 7 of the 2025 MotoAmerica Championship brought the Altus Motorsports team to the historic Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, where resilience, adaptability, and teamwork were on full display. With Jake Lewis focusing on the Hooligans class for the weekend, Jeremy McWilliams — the team’s Crew Chief and Rider Coach — stepped in to ride the Yamaha YZF-R9 in the Supersport class.
Supersport
Jeremy McWilliams, a veteran of international competition and a pivotal figure behind the scenes for Altus Motorsports, threw a leg over the Yamaha R9 for the first time this season. Despite no prep time and minimal practice, he qualified 16th and finished 18th in Race 1. In Sunday’s Race 2, shortened to 8 laps due to a red flag, McWilliams was running as high as 14th before a crash on the final lap brought an early end to his charge.
Jeremy McWilliams (99). Photo courtesy Altus Motorsports.
Jeremy McWilliams:“I want to first say Thanks to Altus Motorsports for the support at Mid-Ohio. I expected more from myself in Saturday’s Race One. Willie with K-Tech helped with some small changes, and that helped. We made good progress for race two. Once I got the grip of the Yamaha R9, fighting for points was rewarding to me. I felt I could have battled for a top 10. A last lap mistake was disappointing, but I learned more about the R9 riding this weekend.”
Torin Collins had one of the most challenging weekends of the season after a suspension issue on Friday set him back from the start. Despite the early setback, Collins dug deep to finish 11th in Race 1 and 13th in Race 2, keeping himself firmly in the Supersport top 10 overall.
Torin Collins: “Ohio was one of the toughest rounds of the season so far. We had bike issues on Friday that were out of our control, which set us back early and meant we were always playing catch-up. I was able to make big steps through the weekend, but it felt like I was always one session behind. The important thing is that we’re learning every round, and the pace is there—we need smoother Fridays to build stronger weekends. I’m confident heading into COTA, where I’ve shown good speed before, and I’m looking forward to turning things around.”
Jaret Nassaney continued to build momentum and confidence. Every session, Jaret was on the track he dropped time. In Race one, he was in a battle with Jeremy and was able to finish 16th. In race two, he dropped another half second and had his best times of the weekend, finishing 15th. He closed the pace gap to the front significantly. We see his confidence improving, which is great.
Jaret Nassaney:“This weekend was positive! Got the bike working better for me, but still just missing a little bit more to run with the next group. All in all, I’m happy with the progress—even if we didn’t get the positions I’d like.”
Owen Williams (13). Photo courtesy Altus Motorsports.
Owen Williams faced off-track distractions with his father dealing with a health issue before Race 1. Despite the mental strain, he brought home 20th on Saturday and showed renewed focus on Sunday, finishing 16th in Race 2 on the Suzuki GSX-R750.
Owen Williams: “Race one, I had an unfortunate bad start, which put me on my back foot. However, I was able to put in some decent laps at the end of the race. In Sunday’s race two, I dropped over a second from my lap times, and I had a much better result. Finishing 16th from my 21st place start. Thank you to the Altus Motorsports Team for getting me a capable machine.”
Team Co-Owner George Nassaney: “Glad we had Jeremy fill in for Jake. We got a lot of great feedback from him, and he was glad to finally get to test our Yamaha R9. His insight is going to help us continue developing the bike. This weekend, we did not get the results we wanted, but our team is going to put their heads down and come out even more determined at COTA. Jake will be back, and he did very well there last year.” “We are excited to race at COTA, this is the closest track to our home.”
Looking Ahead
With just a few rounds remaining in the 2025 MotoAmerica season, the Altus Motorsports team continues to focus on development, rider growth, and ending the season strong. The next stop: Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas — a venue where several of the team’s riders have shown speed in the past.
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More from a press release issued by PS Squared Racing :
PS Squared Racing Shows Strong Progress at Mid-Ohio with Taylor Knapp on the RSV4 Aprilia.
PS Squared Racing returned to MotoAmerica Stock 1000 competition at the legendary Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, fielding veteran rider Taylor Knapp aboard the RSV4 Aprilia as regular rider Cory Ventura continues his recovery.
Knapp showed solid pace despite limited track time, qualifying P12 after missing Q2 with a minor technical issue. In Race 1, he delivered a steady ride, crossing the line in 12th while continuing to adapt to the Aprilia’s race setup. Guided by Team Manager Gene Burcham and Crew Chief Brandon Cole, the team made important strides overnight. The effort paid off in Race 2, where Knapp charged into the top ten and secured a strong 7th-place finish, setting his fastest lap of the weekend in the process.
Taylor Knapp riding the PS2 Racing RSV4 Aprilia at Mid-Ohio. Photo by Brian J Nelson.
“It felt great to make steps forward and see the hard work from the guys translate into results,” said Knapp. “The RSV4 has so much potential, and to be able to finish inside the top ten at Mid-Ohio shows the progress we’re making. I’m excited to keep building from here.”
The Mid-Ohio weekend marked an encouraging step in PS Squared Racing’s Stock 1000 program, as the team continues to unlock the potential of the Aprilia RSV4 platform heading into the second half of the MotoAmerica season.
This progress would not be possible without the dedication and support of our valued partners: Infinity Fall Protection, Imperial Sportbikes, Piaggio Group/Aprilia Racing, Robem Engineering, Dunlop Tires, Motivation, SC-Project, Blud Lubricants, Accossato Brakes, and Vesrah Brakes.
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More from a press release issued by Flo4Law :
Ben shows top six pace, unfortunate spill for Bobby – next stop COTA in September.
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course was the venue for the latest round of the 2025 MotoAmerica series with Ben Smith and Bobby Davies once again on track, representing Flo4Law SBU Racing Yamaha in Superbike and Stock1000, respectively.
Practice one saw Ben unfortunately have to stop after just three laps. Tenth in first qualifying, the #78 then built into the weekend, qualifying eighth on the grid, in the middle of the third row.
Race One on Saturday afternoon was restarted after a lap one incident and run over sixteen laps. Ben crossed the line in ninth position, gathering more data and confidence ahead of Sunday’s second encounter.
Sunday came and after a positive warm up that saw Ben end the session in seventh, all eyes turned to Race Two. Cut short after another red flag incident, Ben crossed the line once again in ninth but buoyed by his lap times which were on par with those in the top six.
After a positive start to the weekend Bobby Davies was ruled out of racing action after suffering a spill in final qualifying. He had been running strongly until that point on his first visit to the 2.4-mile Mid-Ohio circuit.
Flo4Law SBU Racing are next on track at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in the middle of September with both Ben and Bobby back in action.
Benjamin Smith (78) battling with Richie Escalante (54) and Hayden Gillim (69) at Mid-Ohio. Photo courtesy Flo4law.
Ben Smith:
“Mid-Ohio was a better weekend, and I leave positive with the direction we are heading and the bike set-up. I had an issue in practice that put us out of the session earlier on, but we worked hard and started to make progress in first qualifying. Saturday morning was a turning point. We weren’t completely there but we were starting to get somewhere. The momentum carried into race one. I made a good start and was in the mix for a little while. All in all, I was pleased with how the race went. It was nice to be back closer back to where I know we belong. We made another step in the right direction on Sunday morning warm-up, and I was immediately down to the lap times I had done in qualifying. That hardly ever happens. We didn’t make too many changes for race two and there is something to be said about having a constant bike. I made another good start, something we have been strong at all season. I was immediately lapping faster than I did in qualifying, which again on a race tyre hardly ever happens. I hit a false neutral, which I’ve never had with this bike before and had to take to the grass. I got my head down and was able to finish ninth. The race was cut short due to another red flag, and I am confident we could have finished higher if the race had gone full length. The team have been working so hard, and I want to thank them for that. I am excited to say the least for COTA and New Jersey.”
Bobby Davies:
“It was an interesting weekend and another new track for me. My goal on Friday was to do as many laps as possible. I ran a decent time and was inside the top fifteen which was encouraging. We quickly sorted the few niggles and after making some adjustments I was able to drop another second in terms of lap time. We worked overnight to change geometry and gearing ready for final qualifying. The bike felt phenomenal. Unfortunately, I had a coming together with another rider and hit my head. MotoAmerica did their concussion test and ruled me out for the weekend. It’s disappointing but I am thankful for all the support and hard work from the entire Flo4Law Racing team and our partners. I am looking forward to being back on track at COTA.”
Freddy Carswell – Team Principal:
“After Virginia, we decided to make some big changes on the superbike and I’m confident we’re within a window in which we can perform at a strong level. The weekend in Mid-Ohio started out with some turmoil after a brief overrev led to an engine’s early retirement, but the team did a really solid job of rebounding and Ben put his head down and improved in every session on-track. The results aren’t reflective of the work we’ve put in together, but confidence is high. We’ve got some solid data to build on for COTA and we’re looking forward to some great battles in the Texas heat. Special thanks to our incredible partners that enable our team to perform at the level it does.”
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is excited to announce that new lap records have been established at Mid-Ohio in Lexington, OH. This thrilling showcase of speed and skill wasn’t possible without the Sportmax Slick tires, and the following records were achieved:
King of The Baggers:
-Race Lap Record: 1:28.017 – Troy Herfoss, Race 2 (8/17/2025)
Stock 1000:
-Race Lap Record: 1:26.312 – Andrew Lee, Race 2 (8/17/2025)
-Lap Record: 1:26.078 – JD Beach, Qualifying 1 (8/15/2025)
Super Hooligan:
-Lap Record & Race Lap Record: 1:28.932 – James Rispoli, Race 1 (8/16/2025)
Supersport:
-Race Lap Record: 1:26.898 – PJ Jacobsen, Race 1 (8/16/2025)
-Lap Record: 1:26.715 – PJ Jacobsen, Qualifying 2 (8/16/2025)
These outstanding performances demonstrate the exceptional grip and reliability of Dunlop’s Sportmax Slick tires, further cementing their position as the tire of choice for all competitive road racing.
About Dunlop Motorcycle Tires: Dunlop is the number one selling and largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in North America. For more information, visit www.DunlopMotorcycleTires.com. Follow @ridedunlop on Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) for the latest Dunlop news. Use #RideDunlop and/or #RaceDunlop to share your Dunlop moments.
Sidecar racing:
Sean Stivason/Susan Stivason (458), Bernard Juchli/Kevin Kautzky (21), Damon Doherty/Melissa Kellam (13A), Paul Koehler/Andrea Blake (48) and Brian Woods/Renee Bove (96). Photo Credit Etechphoto
Complete race results from the 2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia event held August 16-17 at Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA.
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Cunha (95) sticks the pass onto Behmer (4) on the exit of turn 7. Photo by: Kelly Vernell 
