AFT: Bauman Completes California Double-Double at Silver Dollar

Mathilde Gasnier

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May 3, 2026

AFT: Bauman Completes California Double-Double at Silver Dollar

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 3, 2026) – California native Briar Bauman (No. 3 Super.com/RWR Harley-Davidson XG750R) completed the Golden State double-double with a victorious performance in the CRESCO CAT Rentals Silver Dollar Short Track, Round 5 of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

For the second consecutive season, Bauman backed up his Mission AFT SuperTwins win at Ventura Raceway with another at Silver Dollar Speedway to sweep the series’ West Coast swing.

Saturday evening’s masterclass in Chico, California, was a certified competition crusher. The two-time Grand National Champion made quick work of reigning champ Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07) and points leader Kody Kopp (No. 12 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R) before proceeding to set sail at the front.

For the third consecutive race, Kopp did what he could to cling on in second. He even managed to mount something of a charge at mid-distance, bringing a near-two-second gap back down to just over a second. However, Bauman put in a final push to break it open late en route to a 2.614-second margin of victory.

After earning the 36th premier-class win of his decorated career, Bauman said, “Last week, I knew that we were ready. And now these guys know that we are ready. I’m fired up. It’s so hard to lead on these types of racetracks. I’ve never looked back that much in my life. But Kody is so witty, and his dad is so good, and Dave Z(anotti) is so good, I knew they were going to find something. So I kept looking, but I finally found something that was good enough to get us to the win. I’m super excited for the team.”

0626 AFT Chico Twins Podium — The AFT Mission SuperTwins podium at Chico, winner Briar Bauman flanked by second-place Kody Kopp (left) and third-place Aidan RoosEvans (right). Photo courtesy Harley-Davidson.

Meanwhile, Kopp’s fellow rookie, Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust Advisors Harley-Davidson XG750R), came through in a big way for Harley as well as the championship aspirations of Bauman and Kopp. Despite being subjected to intense pressure from directly behind, RoosEvans held strong to finish ahead of Daniels while putting the finishing touches on a Harley-Davidson XG750R sweep of the podium.

The champ had to work hard to even will himself in a position to fight for the box. He found himself in a perilous position early with multiple riders nipping at his heels for fifth in the early going. And even after he settled in, Daniels couldn’t manage to find a way past RoosEvans, finishing off the podium for the first time in ten races.

In truth, the Estenson Yamaha ace was fortunate to stay ahead of a charging Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke). Fisher raced up from the back row, having burned his provisional start after encountering mechanical issues in both his heat and the LCQ.

Sixth went to Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods Honda CB750 Hornet), followed closely by Ben Lowe (No. 25 Rackley Racing/Roof Systems KTM 790 Duke). 

Evan Renshaw (No. 95 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) earned his best premier-class result to date in eighth while part-timer Bronson Bauman (No. 37 Dick Ford Racing Yamaha MT-07) finished ninth. 

Canadian Hunter Bauer (No. 24 G&G Racing Yamaha MT-07) finished tenth, and as a result, rookies accounted for a full half of the top ten.

Top rookie Kopp continues to lead the Grand National Championship chase at 103 points. Daniels is still second with 91, while Bauman continues to close at 85.

KICKER AFT Singles

It took five races, but defending KICKER AFT Singles champion Tom Drane (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) finally became the first repeat winner of the ‘26 season.

That achievement was very much in doubt, however, up until the final minute of the contest. The Australian was hounded and harried deep into the race by archrival Chase Saathoff (No. 88 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), who rode like a pilot desperate to claim a first victory of the year.

With the leaders’ bikes bucking as they pressed hard to break free at the front, Saathoff repeatedly threatened to execute a high-low pass on Drane. But rather than risk striking too soon, Saathoff looked to stay patient and bide his time. 

However, that strategy ultimately backfired when his preferred line went away from him late, allowing Drane to make his escape.

“That was a really good race,” Drane said. “I knew I had to get out there and get a really good start. Once I did that, I put my head down. Chase was definitely pressuring me, working the high-side on me, but I was able to get the job done. I couldn’t have done it without my Estenson Racing Monster Energy Yamaha team – they gave me a great bike today.”

Drane and Saathoff were joined at the front during the race’s opening stages by young Walker Porter (No. 10 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), who continued to flash podium speed. 

He’s yet to fully cash in on that pace, however. The Turner Racing Honda sophomore was overhauled by title hopeful Trevor Brunner (No. 21 KMA Racing/March Equipment Yamaha YZ450F) with just a handful of laps remaining to steal away the final spot on the box.

Porter did manage to narrowly fend off Tarren Santero (No. 75 Roof Systems/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R) to post a new career-best professional finish of fourth.

Jared Lowe (No. 63 Big R Racing/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R) came home sixth, finishing ahead of Kage Tadman (No. 28 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), whose California win streak was snapped at three.

Justin Anselmi (No. 15 Team TDR Yamaha YZ450F), Evan Kelleher (No. 31 Schaeffer’s Motorsports KTM 450 SX-F), and Jack Brucks (No. 113 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) rounded out the top ten.

Drane extended his points lead with the win, now boasting a 16-point advantage over Brunner (98-82). Saathoff is third with 78 points.

AFT ProSport 450

Progressive American Flat Track fans got another peek into the future in Saturday night’s AFT ProSport 450 showdown. Twelve of the sport’s most promising amateurs earned an opportunity to showcase their skills alongside the world’s elite professional motorcycle dirt trackers by way of Friday’s AMA-sanctioned Mission Foods CTR Showcase Event at Silver Dollar Speedway.

And two of those twelve stepped forward to deliver a jaw-dropping show in Saturday’s Main Event. Adam Costan-Wood (No. 88 Turner Racing Honda CRF450R) and Jett Katarzy (No. 17 1st Impressions Husqvarna FC450) expanded the rivalry of Turner Racing and 1st Impressions Racing to include the AFT ProSport 450 class, battling back and forth throughout the 12-lap event.

Ventura winner Katarzy made what he hoped would prove the race’s decisive pass with three laps remaining before a minor mistake allowed Coston-Wood to power back past. 

Katarzy put his head down to reel his rival back in and threw in a last-gasp, last-corner strike that Coston-Wood rebuffed by a miniscule 0.053-second margin at the stripe.

Colt Shafer (No. 45 Colton Shafer Racing Husqvarna FC 450) claimed third after coming out on top of his own duel with Christian Knox (No. 69 Knox Racing KTM 450 SX-F), while Braxton Ragan (No. 84 UnSettled Racing Honda CRF450R) completed the top five.

Next Up

Progressive American Flat Track is headed to ThrottleFest in Mechanicsville, Maryland, on Saturday, May 16. Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-throttlefest-saturday-184353 to purchase your tickets today.

How to Watch

FloRacing

For those that can’t catch the live action at the track, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive American Flat Track. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2026. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/AFT2026 or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

FS1

FOX Sports coverage of the Silver Dollar Short Track, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Sunday, May 10, at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT). The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres can be found at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.

More, from a press release issued by Harley-Davidson:

Super.com/Rick Ware Racing/Jacob Construction/Parts Plus rider Briar Bauman led a Harley-Davidson sweep of the Mission AFT SuperTwins podium at the CRESCO CAT Rentals Silver Dollar Short Track in Chico, Calif. Bauman raced a Harley-Davidson XG750R motorcycle to his second consecutive decisive victory of the season and 36th premier-class win of his career. Series points leader Latus Motors Racing/Harley-Davidson/BMC Racing rider Kody Kopp finished second on a Harley-Davidson XG750R motorcycle. FRA Trust Advisors rider Aidan RoosEvans, also on a Harley-Davidson XG750R motorcycle, finished third to score the first podium result of his rookie SuperTwins season.

“Last week, I knew that we were ready. And now these guys know that we are ready,” said Bauman, who also won the Ventura Short Track on April 25 and swept the Mission AFT SuperTwins West Coast swing. “I’m fired up. It’s so hard to lead on these types of racetracks. I’ve never looked back that much in my life. But Kody is so witty, and his dad is so good, and Dave Z is so good, I knew they were going to find something. So I kept looking, but I finally found something that was good enough to get us to the win. I’m super excited for the team.”

0626 AFT CHICO 133 — Briar Bauman (3) takes the checkered flag to win the Mission SuperTwins race at Chico. Photo courtesy Harley-Davidson.

Bauman, a two-time Grand National champion, set the pace early, winning his heat race by 2.394 seconds over RoosEvans and the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge bonus sprint on a bumpy quarter-mile Silver Dollar Speedway track. Kopp got the hole shot and led the first lap of the main event (eight minutes plus two laps) before Bauman made a low-side pass and started building a lead that stretched to 1.9 seconds at the mid-way point of the race. Kopp raced alone in second place, while RoosEvans engaged in a race-long battle with Yamaha rider Dallas Daniels and KTM rider Davis Fisher. Bauman crossed the finish line 2.164 seconds clear of Kopp and 8.239 seconds ahead of RoosEvans, who nipped Daniels by 0.271 seconds to secure third place.

After five of 16 rounds in the 2026 Mission AFT SuperTwins championship, Kopp leads with 103 points, followed by Daniels with 91 points and Bauman with 85 points.

The AFT Mission SuperTwins series resumes May 16 at the ThrottleFest Budds Creek Half-Mile in Mechanicsville, Md.

Mission AFT SuperTwins Race Results – CRESCO CAT Rentals Silver Dollar Short Track (Top 10)

Briar Bauman (H-D) Super.com/Rick Ware Racing/Jacob Construction/Parts Plus
Kody Kopp (H-D) Latus Motors Racing/Harley-Davidson/BMC Racing
Aidan RoosEvans (H-D) FRA Trust Advisors
Dallas Daniels (Yam) Estenson Racing/Yamaha Racing/Monster Energy
Davis Fisher (KTM) Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing/Wall60 Racing
Trent Lowe (Hon) American Honda/Mission Foods/Castrol/Roof Systems
Ben Lowe (KTM) Rackley Racing/Roof Systems/J&M Logging
Evan Renshaw (RE) Moto Anatomy X Royal Enfield
Bronson Bauman (Yam) Dick Ford Racing/Mission Foods/Roof Systems

WorldSBK: Race Two Results From Balaton Park

Mathilde Gasnier

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May 3, 2026

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WorldSBK: Race Two Results From Balaton Park

Nicolo Bulega won the World Superbike Race Two Sunday afternoon at Balaton Park Circuit, in Hungary. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R, the Championship point leader won the 21-lap race by 2.557 seconds.

His teammate, Iker Lecuona was the runner-up.

Yari Montella crossed the finish line third on his Barni Spark Racing Team Ducati Panigale V4R and Lorenzo Baldassarri got fourth on his Team Goeleven Ducati Panigale V4R.

American Garrett Gerloff went from 8th on the grid to fifth at the finish on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR and broke the Ducati stranglehold at the top.

Danilo Petrucci has been declared unfit for the race 2 due to a left hip contusion.

Nicolo Bulega leads the championship with 248 points, 82 ahead of Iker Lecuona who has 166 points. Sam Lowes is third with 99 points.

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More from a press release issued by WorldSBK:

Bulega makes more history as he wraps up Balaton Park hat-trick ahead of Lecuona. The #11 has recorded 12 consecutive victories to start the 2026 season, breaking another record.

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) has once again etched his name into the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship history books after becoming the first rider to win the first 12 races of a season. The #11 beat teammate Iker Lecuona by 2.5 seconds to claim his 16^th consecutive win, stretching back to the end of the 2025 season, while Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) returned to the rostrum at the Motul Hungary Round held at the Balaton Park Circuit.

MORE HISTORY MADE: Bulega makes it 12 wins to start the season

Bulega got a good start when lights went out, as did teammate Lecuona, but the #7 didn’t put up a challenge into Turn 1; however, he did keep the pressure on the #11 over the early stages of the 21-lap race. The gap never exceeded a second between them and Lecuona closed to half-a-second at the start of Lap 5. It took until the end of Lap 12 before Bulega extended the gap to over a second, as he lapped three tenths quicker than his Spanish teammate. However, on the following lap, Lecuona was back within a second as he kept the pressure on, although a lap later and it was back over a second as the #11 kept control of proceedings. By the end of the race, Bulega had stretched his lead out to over two seconds as he claimed his 16^th consecutive win, and his 12^th to start the 2026 season – meaning he now holds the record for the best start to a single campaign. His 32^nd win puts him into the top-ten of all-time winners in WorldSBK, while it’s his 25^th consecutive rostrum; equalling the all-time record set by Toprak Razgatlioglu and Colin Edwards. For Lecuona, it was his ninth consecutive P2, the second-longest streak; the longest belongs to Jonathan Rea, who finished P2 ten times in a row in 2019.

MONTELLA RETURNS TO THE PODIUM: P3 for the #5, Gerloff returns to the top five

While the two factory Ducatis were out ahead, Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) was cruising to his second WorldSBK podium after taking advantage of some chaos in the early stages of the race. It’s his first podium since Australia, after finishing fifth and fourth throughout the Hungarian Round. He was ahead of Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) in fourth, while Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) finished in fifth; it’s his first top-five finish since Aragon 2024.

SAM LOWES RECOVERS TO P6: The Brit fights back, Surra in the top seven again

Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) recovered from the fourth row to finish in sixth, ahead of Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) in seventh. The #67 once again showed his potential as he battled with both Gerloff and Sam Lowes, being overtaken by the #31 on Lap 11 at Turn 9 and by the #14 at Turn 5 on Lap 15. Tarran Mackenzie (MGM Optical Express Racing) claimed a P8 finish while the fight for ninth went to the wire between GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team teammates Remy Gardner and Stefano Manzi; Gardner beat his rookie teammate by 0.074s.

2026 Round04 WorldSBK Balaton Friday 5 — Sam Lowes at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy Marc VDS Team.

BAUTISTA DROPS DOWN: Penalty puts the #19 out of the top ten

Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) started the race from fourth but finished in 11^th after struggling in the early stages, having a big battle with Baldassarri, and then being given a Long Lap Penalty in the closing stages of the race for course cutting at Turn 9 without losing 1 second. He finished ahead of compatriot Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) in 12^th, while Bahattin Sofuoglu (Motoxracing WorldSBK Team), teammate Mattia Rato and Somkiat Chantra (Honda HRC) rounded out the points-paying positions. Yuki Kunii (Honda HRC) finished in 16^th place, the last classified rider.

RETIREMENTS FROM RACE 2: Four riders don’t see the chequered flag

Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) crashed out of the race at the end of Lap 2 at Turn 17, with ‘Loka’ taken to the medical centre following the crash. He was diagnosed with a left hip contusion and abrasion. Shortly after, Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) retired from the race with a technical problem. Tommy Bridewell (Superbike Advocates) retired from the race after he had a crash at the Turn 9-10 chicane on Lap 5. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) had been chasing down Mackenzie for P6 but he lost the front of his machine at Turn 10, ending his race on Lap 8.

WSBK Race 2 podium finishers with, from left to right, Iker Lecuona, Nicolo Bulega and Yari Montella. Photo courtesy WSBK.

The top six from WorldSBK Race 2, full results here:

1 Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)

2. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +2.557s

3. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) +11.970s

4. Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) +12.478s

5. Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) +24.903s

6. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +26.510s

Fastest lap: Nicolo Bulega (Ducati), 1’38.569s

Championship standings:

1 Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 248 points

2. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 166

3. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) 99

4. Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) 85

5. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) 82

6. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) 82

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WorldWCR: Race 2 Results From Balaton Park

Mathilde Gasnier

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May 3, 2026

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WorldWCR: Race 2 Results From Balaton Park

Paola Ramos won FIM World Women’s Circuit Racing Race 2 Sunday afternoon at Balaton Park Circuit, in Hungary. Riding her Klint Racing Yamaha YZF-R7 on Pirelli control tires, Herrera won the 11-lap race by just 0.227 second.

Beatriz Neila was the runner-up on her Ampito Crescent Yamaha YZF-R7, and Maria Herrera got third on her Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha YZF-R7, 0.241 second behind race winner Ramos.

American Mallory Dobbs finished the race 21st her YVS Sabadell Diva Racing Yamaha YZF-R7.

Maria Herrera leads the championship with 131 points, 14 ahead of Beatriz Neila who has 117 points. Paola Ramos is third with 86 points.

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ChampionshipStandingsWWCR

More from a press release issued by WorldSBK:

Epic fight for victory: Ramos’ spectacular last-lap move on Neila snatches Race 2 win, Herrera P3. Ramos punches in her second race win of the season in Race 2; Herrera’s lead now stands at 14 points above Neila.

Paola Ramos (Klint Racing Team) took the top step of the podium as she drew the curtain on what has been a stellar Motul Hungarian Round for the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship. The victory comes as her second win this year, joined on the rostrum by Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) with her 20th straight podium and Maria Herrera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR) with her 25th career WorldWCR podium.

SUPERPAO SNAGS P1: activates late in the race to go from P4 to P1 in quick succession

Ramos led Herrera and Neila into Turn 1 for the holeshot, but in the early running, it was the #6 leading the #36 half a second above the rest of the field. Muklada Sarapuech (EEST NJT Racing Team) pulled her way up to the lead pair by Lap 3, towing Ramos up with her. The latter two got themselves into the thick of the fight from there, Sarapuech even climbing up to P2 on Turn 9 of Lap 5. Neila led for most of the race, with Herrera close behind, until, with three laps to go, Ramos began her assault. The 19-year-old took P3 in the last sector of Lap 8, and by the end of the first sector of Lap 9, she made quick work of the lead trio to sit P1. A stunning final lap saw her and Neila go toe to toe, and Ramos came out on top after a thrilling final chicane move. Her second win of the season is a critical dose of points for the #58, particularly as Herrera was limited to the 16 points of P3.

SARAPUECH FALTERS LATE: Having ridden a tremendous Race 2, the Thai wild card slips to P4

Sarapuech’s pace fell off in the final laps, meaning her wait for her first podium continues; however, her trajectory remains positive as she finishes P4 for her best-ever WorldWCR result. Roberta Ponziani (Klint Racing Team) couldn’t quite climb the grid as her teammate did; however, her P5 is a very strong result, as her top-ten streak continues, dating back to a Donington Park Race 2 DNF in 2024. Astrid Madrigal (Pons Italika Racing FIMLA) sailed to a clean P6 effort as she finished with two seconds of a gap in front and three seconds behind her. The result comes as her best finish since Cremona Race 2 last season.

JONES STILL SEARCHES FOR PACE: The British Rider closes her weekend in P9

Lucie Boudesseul (GMT94 Yamaha) couldn’t match her Assen podium pace in Hungary, but her P7 comes as a marginal improvement from her Race 1 P9 finish. Natalia Rivera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) continues to look for the step that will take her up into the podium fight, finishing the weekend in P8. Chloe Jones (Monster Energy Crescent Yamaha) nearly overcame Rivera for P8, but, finishing less than a hundredth behind the Spaniard, the #15 will go back to work in search of her 2025 six-time podium pace. Pakita Ruiz (PR46+1 Racing Team) took P10 to round off the fastest ten from Balaton Park’s last WorldWCR race this season.

WWCR Race 2 podium with, from left to right, Beatriz Neila, Paola Ramos and Maria Herrera at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy WWCR.

The top six from the WorldWCR Race 2: Full results here!

1. Paola Ramos (Klint Racing Team)

2. Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) +0.227s

3. Maria Herrera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR) +0.241s

4. Muklada Sarapuech (EEST NJT Racing Team) +2.715s

5. Roberta Ponziani (Klint Racing Team) +10.429s

6. Astrid Madrigal (Pons Italika Racing FIMLA) +12.573s

New Fastest Lap: Paola Ramos 1’51.935s

1. María Herrera (Terra&Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR) 131 puntos

2. Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) 117

3. Paola Ramos (Klint Racing Team) 86

4. Roberta Ponziani (Klint Racing Team) 76

5. Muklada Sarapuech (EEST NJT Racing Team) 58

6. Natalia Rivera (Terra&Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR) 49

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WorldSSP: Race Two Results From Hungary

Mathilde Gasnier

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May 3, 2026

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Albert Arenas won FIM Supersport World Championship Race Two Sunday at Balaton Park Circuit, in Hungary. The AS BLU CRU Racing Team Yamaha YZF-R9 rider won the 18-lap race by 0.419 second.

Can Oncu was a close second on his Pata Ten Kate Yamaha YZF-R9, and Roberto Garcia got third on his GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R9.

Former MotoAmerica regular Valentin Debise suffered a technical issue on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR and did not finish the race.

Albert Arenas leads the championship with 150 points, 33 ahead of Jaume Masia who has 117 points. Valentin Debise is third with 97 points.

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More from a press release issued by WorldSBK:

Pole to flag: Arenas takes Race 2 victory ahead of Oncu and Garcia, Masia climbs from P25 to P5. Having finished third, Roberto Garcia took his maiden podium in Race 2.

Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) capped off what’s been an eventful round for the FIM Supersport World Championship’s title race as he finished the quickest of the bunch and solidified his new Riders’ Championship lead to 33 points. Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) followed him home for his third podium in a row, and Roberto Garcia (GMT94 Yamaha) took the bronze medal for his first-ever rostrum result in WorldSSP.

PAINTING THE PODIUM BLUE: Arenas brings Yamaha their 197^th WorldSSP victory

Albert Arenas flew up the outside of the track to take the holeshot. By the end of lap 1, Oncu had made up the deficit to take P1. Leading Arenas as they rode four tenths ahead of the rest of the grid. The lead pair maintained their places at the front of the pack, overtaking one another on occasion, and the battle cost them pace, which allowed Roberto Garcia in P3 and Matteo Ferrari (WRP Racing) in P4 to within seven tenths of P1 with two laps to go. The leading pair this time around, however, held on, with Arenas showing off a brilliant defensive ride in the final quarter of the race and was rewarded with his first Race win since Australia after placing P2 in the final three races. While Oncu was outgunned in Race 2, the Turk has continued to rectify his bumpy start to 2026 by taking his third consecutive podium. Behind them, Garcia came out on top of Matteo Ferrari (WRP Racing) for the final podium spot, their battle having heated up lap after lap until Garcia pulled away to finish half a second clear. For his part, Garcia earned his maiden WorldSSP podium and landed Yamaha’s first WorldSSP podium lockout since Magny-Cours last season.

Jaume Masia (5) at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy WSBK.

MASIA MAKES IT UP TO FIFTH: The Spaniard salvages his Sunday by recovering to P5

Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) had a recovery ride to remember, as by Lap 6 he had climbed 18 positions to sit P7 and was making time on the race leaders, lap after lap. He and Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) crossed swords for P6 until the Spaniard eventually came through on Lap 12. Two laps later, Masia cut past Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) to take P5. From there, while he was unable to close the gap to Ferrari and the podium fight, he will welcome the 11 points for his title campaign. Tom Booth Amos later made his way past the Kawasaki rider, landing the Englishman in sixth and Alcoba in seventh to close the weekend. Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing) was running in the top five when he suffered a tech problem, which ended his fight for the podium as he retired shortly after.

MAHIAS BREAKS INTO TOP 10: The Frenchman improves on his Race 1 P11 from a P15 start.

Simon Jespersen (EAB Racing Team) couldn’t quite get a tow forward from the ascendant Masia when he made his way past; the Dane will leave Balaton Park having finished P8 in the race. Aldi Mahendra (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) tied his Race 1 P9 to meet his personal best this season. Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) started from P15 but battled his way forward to land within the top 10, one position better than Saturday’s Race 1 result.

The top six from the WorldSSP Race 2: Full results here!

1. Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team)

2. Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) +0.419s

3. Roberto Garcia (GMT94 Yamaha) +0.509s

4. Matteo Ferrari (WRP Racing) +1.017s

5. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) +2.524s

6. Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) +3.864s

Championship standings

1. Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) 150 points

2. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) 117

3. Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory) 97

4. Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) 89

5. Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) 188

6. Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) 65

That’s all she wrote for WorldSSP at Balaton Park! Watch the action next round in Czechia, May 15-17^th, Live or OnDemand with the WorldSBK VideoPass!

MotoGP & FIM Wild Cards Limited For 2026 and Banned For 2027

Mathilde Gasnier

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May 3, 2026

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MotoGP & FIM Wild Cards Limited For 2026 and Banned For 2027

Wildcards banned for 2027 in MotoGP, wildcards for MotoGP 850cc machinery banned for 2026, and more updates confirmed by the Grand Prix Commission.

FIM Grand Prix World Championship

Decisions of the Grand Prix Commission

The Grand Prix Commission, composed of Messrs. Paul Duparc (FIM), Mike Webb (IRTA), Biense Bierma (MSMA) and Carmelo Ezpeleta (MotoGP SEG, Chairman) in the presence of Jorge Viegas (FIM President), Carlos Ezpeleta (MotoGP SEG), Corrado Cecchinelli (Director of Technology), Paul King (FIM CCR Director) and Dominique Hebrard (FIM CTI Technical Director), in meetings held in March and April 2026, made the following decisions:

MotoGP wildcards discontinued – effective 2027
Wildcards in the MotoGP class will no longer be permitted from the 2027 season onwards. This will apply to all manufacturers, regardless of their Concession Rank.

Wildcards will remain permitted for the Moto2 and Moto3 classes.

2026 MotoGP wildcards not permitted with 2027 machinery – effective immediately
Wildcard entries in the MotoGP class in 2026 are not permitted to run 2027-spec 850cc machinery, regardless of a manufacturer’s concession rank.

MotoGP Start Delayed procedure countdown – effective immediately
After a Start Delayed is declared on the grid, the countdown to the Warm Up lap will now resume at the 5-minute board rather than the 3-minute board.

Tyre Pressure Monitoring system to continue in 2027 – effective 2027
The tyre pressure monitoring system currently in use in the MotoGP class will continue into the 2027 season.

Heart-rate monitors permitted in Moto2/Moto3 – effective immediately
Heart-rate monitors are officially permitted in the Moto2 and Moto3 classes as an optional sensor.

Clarifications in the wording have also been applied regarding extra testing for MotoGP riders following injury and MotoGP electronics homologation regulations for the IMU.

A regularly updated version of the FIM Grand Prix Regulations which contains the detailed text of the regulation changes may be viewed

Read the full GPC HERE!

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WorldSBK: Superpole Race Results From Balaton Park

Mathilde Gasnier

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WorldSBK: Superpole Race Results From Balaton Park

Nicolo Bulega won the World Superbike Superpole Race Sunday morning at Balaton Park Circuit, in Hungary. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R, the Italian racer won the 8-lap race by 0.894 second.

His teammate, Iker Lecuona was the runner-up, and Lorenzo Baldassarri was third on his Team Goeleven Ducati Panigale V4R.

Barni Spark Racing Team’s Alvaro Bautista crossed the finish line fourth and his teammate Yari Montella fifth.

American Garrett Gerloff went from 12th on the grid to 8th at the finish on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.

Danilo Petrucci finished his race 16th on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.

Nicolo Bulega leads the championship with 223 points, 77 ahead of Iker Lecuona who has 146 points. Sam Lowes is third with 89 points.

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More from a press release issued by WorldSBK:

15 in a row: Bulega resists late Lecuona pressure for victory in red-flagged Superpole Race. After the initial start was red flagged, Bulega was able to claim victory ahead of teammate Lecuona for victory.

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) resisted late-race pressure from teammate Iker Lecuona to claim victory in the Tissot Superpole Race in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship. The #11 was less than a second clear of Lecuona at the flag as the #7 battled up from fifth to finish in second during the Motul Hungarian Round, with Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) completing the podium.

Nicolo Bulega (11) won at Balaton Park. Iker Lecuona (7) finished second. Photo courtesy WSBK.

EARLY RUNNING RED-FLAGGED: Chaotic opening lap

It was a messy opening lap, with Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) having a huge moment under braking at Turn 1 which caused chaos behind, with polesitter Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) dropping to seventh across the first few corners. However, the race was red flagged after a crash involving Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team), Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) and Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) at Turn 6. Oliveira was taken to the medical centre following the crash and was later declared unfit with a concussion and a left shoulder injury; he will be transported to hospital for further assessments. The FIM WorldSBK Stewards investigated the incident, with Locatelli given a double Long Lap Penalty for causing the crash.

BULEGA LEADS FROM LIGHTS OUT: Another lights-to-flag victory

The race was restarted over eight laps based on the original grid positions. This time, Bulega got a good start when lights went out to maintain P1 while teammate Lecuona surged up to P2 on the opening lap. The #11 controlled the race to slowly extend his lead over the #7 to make it 15 consecutive victories in total, and 11 to start the 2026 campaign, equalling the best start to a season set by Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) in 2019. Lecuona made it eight podiums in a row, all in P2, while Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) converted his front row start to a second WorldSBK podium in P3, giving the trio a front row start in Race 2.

SURRA’S BEST RESULT: P6 for the rookie

Bautista moved up the order to claim fourth place ahead of teammate Yari Montella, with the two Independent Ducati riders set to line up next to each other on the second row for the Race 2 grid. Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) secured his best WorldSBK result with sixth place, running close to Montella and Bautista throughout the eight-lap race.

THIRD ROW START FOR RACE 2: Gerloff climbs through the field

Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) finished in seventh place as he claimed a third row start for Race 2, fending off Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) after the American surged up the order in the early stages to improve his grid position. Tarran Mackenzie (MGM Optical Express Racing) claimed the final spot on the third row, benefitting from Locatelli’s penalty; the #55 dropped out of the top nine, finishing in P13.

WSBK Superpole race podium finishers with, from left to right, Iker Lecuona, Nicolo Bulega and Lorenzo Baldassarri. Photo courtesy WSBK.

The top nine from the WorldSBK Tissot Superpole Race, full results here:

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)

2. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.894s

3. Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) +5.103s

4. Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) +7.955s

5. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) +8.674s

6. Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) +9.323s

7. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +10.263s

8. Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) +11.248s

9. Tarran Mackenzie (MGM Optical Express Racing) +13.631s

Fastest lap: Nicolo Bulega (Ducati), 1’38.230s – new lap record

Watch WorldSBK Race 2 from 15:30 Local Time (UTC+2) using the WorldSBK VideoPass – now 30% off!

BSB: Ryde Sets Fastest Lap At Oulton Park

Mathilde Gasnier

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May 3, 2026

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BSB: Ryde Sets Fastest Lap At Oulton Park

Kyle Ryde set the fastest ever British Superbike Championship lap of Oulton Park this afternoon as the reigning champion held off the challenge from rival Bradley Ray by 0.228s to top the times ahead of tomorrow’s opening race day of 2026.

Ryde and Ray had shared the leading position in the opening Free Practice sessions as they renewed their rivalry from last season and in the Pre-Qualifying session, their duel at the top continued, with Leon Haslam also in the mix for Moto Rapido Racing.

Storm Stacey thundered into fourth to edge Max Cook into fifth as he prepares for the first race tomorrow with the AJN Steelstock bimota, with Scott Redding completing the top six for the Hager PBM Racing Team.

The Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha pairing were locked together in seventh and eighth positions with Danny Kent leading Rory Skinner followed by Christian Iddon on the Sencat Racing Yamaha.

Ryan Vickers marked his return to the Championship in tenth place as he prepares for his race debut with Honda Racing UK tomorrow, whilst Lee Jackson and Charlie Nesbitt completed the top 12 riders who progress directly into tomorrow’s ROKiT Oxygen Performance Qualifying 2 session.

British Superbike Championship, Oulton Park, Pre Qualifying result:

Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing) 1m:32.780s
Bradley Ray (McAMS Yamaha) +0.228s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Racing) +0.531s
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing Ducati) +0.646s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock bimota) +0.679s
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Racing Team) +0.880s
Danny Kent (Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha) +0.944s
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha) +0.950s
Christian Iddon (Sencat Racing Yamaha) +1.096s
Ryan Vickers (Honda Racing UK) +1.112s
Lee Jackson (DAO Racing Honda) +1.245s
Charlie Nesbitt (TAG Racing Honda) +1.299s

For more information visit www.britishsuperbike.com

MotoMini USA Announces 2027 Arrive & Ride Series

John Ulrich

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May 2, 2026

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MotoMini USA Announces 2027 Arrive & Ride Series

America’s Newly Paved Road To MotoGP

We are excited to announce the 2027 MotoMini USA Series will operate as an Arrive & Ride program. All race bikes will be provided, transported, stored, and managed by OHVALE USA for the duration of the series. Riders will be assigned a race bike through a lottery system, and that bike will remain their designated bike for the full season. This format is designed to create a more equal, organized, and streamlined racing experience while reducing the burden on families for bike transport, storage, and preparation.

2027 MotoMini USA Series will include:

– 3 East Coast Rounds

– 3 West Coast Rounds

– 1 Official Test Day

Class Eligibility-

Riders may compete in up to two (2) classes during the 2027 season.

Riders competing in the 160cc or 190cc classes may only choose one of those two classes.

*(Important Notice) Riders may NOT compete in both 160cc and 190cc official Moto Mini classes together. Must choose either 160 OR 190 class.*

What’s Included –

*Free KYT Helmet for all participants

*6 Rounds of Racing

*1 Official Test Day

*Bike Transportation and Storage

Class Pricing/Availability Included:

Full Race Bike for the Series

Stock 50cc Class, 4-8 years old: $2,500 USD–20 Spots Available

GP-O 110cc Class, 7-11 years old: $4,000 USD–15 Spots Available

GP-O 160cc Class, 10-14 years old: $4,500 USD–15 Spots Available

GP-2 190cc Class, 12-16 years old: $5,500 USD–15 Spots Available

250cc Class, 11 years old & up: $6,500 USD–10 Spots Available

Once a class reaches capacity, as determined by OHVALE USA, a waitlist may be created.

Winner of Each Class Gains Free Entry for Following Season

Tires will be available for purchase at each event.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to an exciting 2027 MotoMini USA

Series season.

OHVALE USA /MotoMini USA Series

https://motominiusa.com/

John “Hopper” Hopkins

OhvaleUSA Managing Director

[email protected]

N2 Expands Leadership Group to Accelerate National Growth

Mathilde Gasnier

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May 2, 2026

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N2 Expands Leadership Group to Accelerate National Growth

Media, PA — April 2026 — N2, the premier motorcycle track-day organization on the East Coast, today announced the expansion of its leadership team and ownership group, positioning the company for continued national growth across track days, endurance racing, and rider development.

As part of this expansion, John Farrell (COO), Anthony Sabbatino (Director of Events), and Emerson Amaya (Director of Rider Development) have formally joined the ownership group, aligning operational leadership with long-term strategic direction and reinforcing N2’s commitment to scalable, rider-focused growth.

They join Jim Curtis (CEO), alongside James Easley (CFO) and Chip Spalding (Marketing Director), forming a leadership team built to support one of the most comprehensive motorcycle riding platforms in the country.

N2 currently operates 50–60 events annually across 10 premier motorsports venues, serving thousands of riders and playing a central role in the growth of track riding and endurance racing in the United States.

JohnFarrell — John Farrell (COO). Photo courtesy N2 Track days.

Anthony Sabbatino (Director of Events). Photo courtesy N2 Track Days.

EmersonAmaya — Emerson Amaya (Director of Rider Development). Photo courtesy N2 Track Days.

Scaling a Category Leader

N2’s growth is not accidental, but the result of a deliberate focus on structure, consistency, and execution at scale.

This expanded leadership and ownership model is designed to:

Standardize event quality.
Expand rider development pathways from novice to pro.
Strengthen partnerships with tracks, sponsors, and racing organizations
Drive the continued growth of endurance motorcycle racing in the U.S.

“This evolution of our leadership team is a natural step in N2’s growth,” said CEO Jim Curtis. “John, Anthony, and Emerson have been instrumental in building the operational excellence and rider-first culture that defines our brand today. Bringing them into the ownership group aligns leadership with long-term vision and ensures we continue to scale without compromising the experience our riders trust. We’re not just growing events—we’re building the most complete rider development ecosystem in the country, from first-time track riders to endurance racing at the highest level.”

Emerson2 — Emerson Amaya (N2 Director of Rider Development). Photo courtesy N2 Tracks Days.

Operational Depth at Every Event

At the core of N2’s execution is a seasoned team of Event Directors who deliver consistent, high-level operations at every venue nationwide:

Event Directors:

Dan Kaepernik

Dan Hawkins

Ron Jenkins

Les Powis

Sean Oliver

Robert Murillo

Aaron Gendraw

Ashley Knight

Will Posse

Tom Delegram

This team, supported by over 100 control riders and a deeply experienced operational staff, ensures that every N2 event meets the organization’s standards for safety, professionalism, and rider experience.

Anthony Sabbatino (N2 Director of Events). Photo courtesy N2 Track Days.

Defining the Modern Track-Day Experience

N2 has evolved beyond a traditional track-day provider into a fully integrated riding platform, combining structured track days, rider coaching, and competitive racing into a single, scalable ecosystem.

With continued investment in leadership, operations, and rider development, N2 is positioned to set the standard for how motorcycle track days are delivered in the United States.

ABOUT N2: RIDE. LEARN. RACE.

Founded in 2014, N2’s mission is to build a sustainable motorcycle community through safe, structured track days and advanced rider training programs based on Yamaha Champions Riding School methodology. In 2017, N2 successfully revived motorcycle endurance racing in America with the creation of the N2 National Endurance Series (now N2RA). The N2/BobbleHeadMoto Race Team has won two national championships in the MotoAmerica Pro Racing series with rider Blake Davis. N2 is also a major contributor to the Roadracing World Action Fund through its racing efforts and the support of its large and dedicated member base.

For more information, visit www.n2td.org.

AFT: Three-Way Grand National Battle Arrives at Silver Dollar

Mathilde Gasnier

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May 2, 2026

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AFT: Three-Way Grand National Battle Arrives at Silver Dollar

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will complete its two-week West Coast tour with the Silver Dollar Short Track at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California, this Saturday, May 2.

With the first quarter of the ‘26 Mission AFT SuperTwins title race behind us and 12 rounds ahead, this year’s Grand National Championship tilt is coming into focus.

Three riders have risen above the rest: rookie points leader Kody Kopp (No. 12 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R), reigning champion Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07), and two-time Grand National Champion and this past weekend’s victor Briar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Jacob Construction/Parts Plus Harley-Davidson XG750R).

Collectively, this power trio accounts for all four available Main Event wins and ten of twelve possible podiums. Generational talent abound, it’s nearly impossible to pick a winner among them. Each week is a new chance to redirect the trajectory of the season, and all three have a case to make at Silver Dollar Speedway.

It’s On

While currently ranked third in the points with some serious work to do, Bauman has both momentum and history on his side. The California native thrives in the spotlight with his friends and family rooting him on, a fact he’ll look to capitalize on again this weekend.

Bauman swept at Ventura and Chico a year ago and is on track to do so again. All the while, he continues his march up the all-time records list. Last Saturday’s triumph marked his 35th premier-class victory, moving him ahead of the iconic Bubba Shobert to take sole possession of eighth on the career wins list.

Kenny Coolbeth, Jr., and Ricky Graham are both realistically within reach yet this season. And he may need to eclipse them both in order to fight his way back into contention as he currently trails Kopp by 22 points and Daniels by 15.

That said, Bauman is extremely capable of stringing together wins and eating away at the gap.

Kopp, meanwhile, is on pace to redefine rookie success. In his young Mission AFT SuperTwins career, he has yet to finish worse than second. No rider has finished ahead of him more than once, and the only two to do so are the aforementioned current and former Grand National Champions performing at the peak of their powers.

However scary, Kopp should only get better. He’s still getting accustomed to his team, with his bike, and with his competitors. This is still the learning stage.

Silver Dollar Speedway is as good a place as any to continue his ascension. Kopp raced here once before, tracking down Tom Drane and Chase Saathoff to claim one of his more memorable KICKER AFT Singles wins during in 2024 season.

Meanwhile, Daniels is still the man with the #1 bolted to the front of his bike. And this is a venue he’d no doubt like to finally conquer.

In two prior attempts, Daniels led early, found himself overhauled, and then countered with a late charge. In ‘24, he came up just short of acing all-timer Jared Mees in the race’s final corner to steal away the win. Last year, he fell just 0.061 seconds short of overtaking Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke) for second. 

Fisher Angling for Revenge

Speaking of Fisher, while he ranks fourth in the points, he finds himself attempting to dig his way out of an early-season 38-point hole.

The Rackley Racing standout was set to continue his string of top fives with a podium performance before mechanical issues robbed him of that chance.

As a result, tangible success at Ventura Raceway continues to elude him despite his obvious speed. Silver Dollar Speedway, however, is another story, as evidenced by the second place he earned here a year ago.

Fisher was fired up and riding aggressively this past weekend. Another outing like that, and he may just increase the 2026 winners list to four.

Expect him to come out swinging.

Wild Card

Bronson Bauman (No. 37 Dick Ford Racing Yamaha MT-07) stepped away from full-time Progressive AFT competition following the 2024 season to focus on his family and other pursuits.

That decision seems to have re-energized him. Bauman made his 2026 debut with a fourth-place run in Ventura. Stacked onto his finishes at last year’s Peoria TT and Lake Ozark ST, he now boasts three successive finishes inside the top five.

He didn’t finish higher than sixth over his final two full seasons.

While we see less of him than we did before, the one we do is more reminiscent of the Bronson Bauman who raced in 2022 and before.

It’s worth remembering exactly what he’s capable of at his best. This is a rider who finished the 2019 season ranked third overall with a win among his five podium finishes. Bauman remains one of the best motorcycle dirt trackers in existence. Any time he lines up, he’s given another opportunity to remind the world of that fact. 

And he’ll line up again this weekend at Silver Dollar Speedway.

Chaos is a Ladder

Several other premier-class contenders have demonstrated the ability to fight up front, even if only in fleeting moments. What’s been missing is the consistency to do so not just week-to-week, but session-to-session.

Some of the pilots who were expected to step forward and challenge with regularity are still looking to find their footing. 

Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods Honda CB750 Hornet) has all the tools necessary to be in podium contention on a weekly basis. He’s flashed at times this season but hasn’t yet maximized his potential.

Meanwhile, teammates Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) and Brandon Price (No. 92 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) have proven podium track records, but the luckless duo currently find themselves outside the championship top ten. 

The flipside is a group of riders perfectly positioned to take advantage of the relative struggles of others in order to climb up the order.

Ben Lowe (No. 25 Rackley Racing/Roof Systems KTM 790 Duke) is trending in the right direction. He came out on top of a scrap with Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust Advisors Harley-Davidson XG750R) and Lowe to claim a top five this past weekend.

Speaking of, despite being overshadowed by the historic rookie performance of Kopp, RoosEvans has also been outperforming all expectations in his debut premier-class campaign.

He now boasts back-to-back sixth-place finishes and has teased the speed to do far more than that. It appears as if his style may be better suited to the twin than a single, and he’s added depth and strength to the Harley-Davidson lineup in a real way already.

Another rider on the rise is Logan McGrane (No. 14 Schaffers MotorSports/RVR Racing KTM 790 Duke). McGrane is coming off his career best finish of eighth – a result which elevated him inside the top ten of the Grand National Championship rankings.

Sweet!

The event will be overloaded with activities from start to finish, on and off the track. World of Outlaws legend and Silver Dollar Speedway co-owner Brad Sweet will serve as Grand Marshal. Fans will also be treated to multiple Thrashed Kids Freestyle Shows throughout the day.

Attendees can also expect a multitude of vendors, big screen viewing, designated motorcycle parking, and a variety of food and beverage options.

Your Ticket, Please

General Admission Grandstand tickets for the Silver Dollar Short Track are just $40 (kids 12 and under free) while Reserved Grandstand tickets ($65, all ages), Pit Grandstand tickets ($80, all ages), and Trackside Box tickets ($95, all ages) offer upgraded viewing experiences. 

And if you use the promo code “RESERVED25” at checkout, you can get one Limited Reserved Grandstand Ticket discounted to $25.

And for $135 ($95 as a ticket add-on), you can get the Harley-Davidson VIP Experience, which includes dedicated VIP H-D motorcycle parking, access to an exclusive grandstand seating section, a meet-and-greet with the Harley-Davidson racers, and a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line, photos opps included.

Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-silver-dollar-short-track-168776 to reserve your seats today.

Gates will open for fans at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.

How to Watch

FloRacing
For those that can’t catch the live action at the track, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive American Flat Track. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2026. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/AFT2026 or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

FS1
FOX Sports coverage of the Silver Dollar Short Track, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Sunday, May 10, at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT). The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres can be found at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.

AFT: Bauman Completes California Double-Double at Silver Dollar

May 3, 2026

Briar Bauman (No. 3) and his Rick Ware Racing team gear up for practice at Silver Dollar Speedway. Photo by Kristen Lassen for AMA Pro Racing.