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MotoAmerica: Beaubier Leads Superbike Practice 1 At Road America

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Tytler Cycles Racing’s Cameron Beaubier led the Friday morning MotoAmerica Superbike practice session at Road America. Defending Superbike Champion Josh Herrin was second on the Warhorse/HSBK Ducati, ahead of Jake Gagne on the Attack Performance Progressive Racing Yamaha, Sean Dylan Kelly on the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki and Bobby Fong on the second Attack YZF-R1.

 

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MotoAmerica: Lee Fastest In Stock 1000 Practice 1 At Road America

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

OrangeCat Racing’s Andrew Lee led JD Beach on the Real Steel Honda CBR 1000 RR-R and Ashton Yates on the Jones Honda in the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Practice 1 session on Friday at Road America. OrangeCat’s Jayson Uribe and Edge Racing’s Jason Waters were fourth and fifth.

 

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MotoAmerica: Scholtz Leads Supersport Practice 1 At Road America

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

Mathew Scholtz on the Strack Racing Yamaha YZF-R9 led the first MotoAmerica Supersport practice session on Friday at Road America over Rahal Ducati Moto/Xpel’s PJ Jacobsen and Cameron Petersen on the Celtic/Economy Lube + Tune/Warhorse HSBK Ducati. Blake Davis on the second Strack Yamaha was fourth, ahead of Tyler Scott on the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750.

 

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MotoAmerica: Di Mario Quickest In Talent Cup Practice 1 At Road America

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

Alessandro Di Mario on the Warhorse Ducati/American Racing Kramer led Sam Drane on the Yamaha Blu Cru Estension Racing and Derek Sanchez on the Envy Powered By Warhorse machines in the first MotoAmerica Talent Cup practice session on Friday at Road America. Tytler Cycles Racing’s Hank Vossberg was fourth, and MR13 Racing’s Ella Dreher was fifth.

 

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Roadracing World Young Guns 2025: Chase Black

Roadracing World started this exclusive special feature recognizing the most promising young road racers as an answer to pessimists who claimed America had no new, up-and-coming young racers. This edition of the Roadracing World Young Gun Awards marks the 29th consecutive year of showcasing an abundance of new talent.

Roadracing World Young Guns have won:

  • FIM MotoGP and FIM Superbike races and World Championships;
  • MotoAmerica and AMA Pro races and Championships, including 14 AMA Pro Superbike Championships;
  • A KTM RC Cup World Final race;
  • WERA National Endurance Championships and WERA National Challenge Championships; ASRA/Formula USA Grand National and CCS National Championships;
  • AMA Road Racing Grand Championships and Horizon Awards;
  • USGPRU National Championships;
  • Many regional and local titles.

The competition has continually become more intense as more – and younger—racers with higher levels of accomplishment are nominated, and the level of achievement required to make the grade keeps getting tougher.

We’ve spent the last several months accepting nominations and evaluating road racers between the ages of 10 and 18 (as of the start of the 2025 season) who have, at a minimum, won Expert-level road races and/or Championships or had outstanding results as an Amateur/Novice. Most of the riders included here have done far more than the minimum.

The young riders recognized here are the most promising young road racers in North America, based on the 2024 season. All have earned the title of Roadracing World Young Gun.

We will feature one Young Gun per day, presenting them in alphabetical order.

 

Chase Black. Photo courtesy Leslie Black.
Chase Black. Photo courtesy Leslie Black.

 

Chase Black

Age: 18.

Current home: Round Rock, Texas.

Current height/weight: 5’10′′/141 pounds.

Current school grade level: 11th grade.

Began riding at age: 2.5 years.

First road race: 2017, Katy, Texas, Texas Mini Grand Prix, 12 & Under, 3rd place.

Current racebikes: Ducati Panigale V2, Kramer APX-350MA.

Current tuner/mechanic: Jordan Rhodes.

Primary race series: MotoAmerica Supersport and Talent Cup.

Top sponsors: International Power Services, MotoVation, Bison, TJ’s Cycle, Ducati Austin, Arai, Ogio. Drippin’ Wet.

Recent racing accomplishments: 2024 season, tied for 30th in debut MotoAmerica Supersport season (best race finish was 15th); 2023 season, placed 15th in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (two top-five finishes), two race wins with CMRA; 2022 season, placed ninth in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (12 top-10 finishes, best race finish was fifth); 2021 season, placed 15th in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (four top-10 finishes, best race result was eighth), finished second in CMRA 500 GP Expert Championship (three wins); 2020 season, 11 CMRA Novice race wins, two Texas Mini Grand Prix (TMGP) race wins; 2019 season, won CMRA F5 and F6 Championships (10 wins), won 10 TMGP Championships (30 wins), won two American Super Mini GP Championships (two wins); 2018 season, finished fifth in Ohvale Talent Cup Championship.

2025 racing goal: Earn consistent top-10 finishes in MotoAmerica Supersport, get a ride on a larger team.

Racing career goals: Compete in Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and Moto3 World Championship.

Racing hero: Dennis Black (father).

Favorite track: VIR.

Favorite hobbies: Riding motocross, e-racing, bowling.

If I wasn’t racing I would be…: Bowling.

 

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Some of the riders who have graduated from Young Guns and gone on to racing success in National or International series include:

2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion Jason Aguilar (R.I.P.);

2013 AMA Pro SuperSport East Champion, 2022 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion, and MotoAmerica Superbike podium finisher Corey Alexander;

AMA Pro Daytona SportBike race winner Tommy Aquino (R.I.P.);

2008 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion, two-time MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, and multi-time MotoAmerica Superbike race winner J.D. Beach;

Five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion and Moto2 World Championship point scorer Cameron Beaubier;

Former Canadian Sport Bike Champion Tomas Casas;

Three-time Canadian Sport Bike Champion and 2014 Canadian Superbike Champion Jodi Christie;

FIM JuniorGP World Championship point scorer and MotoAmerica podium finisher Torin Collins;

Former AMA Pro SuperSport East Champion and MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 race winner Josh Day;

2011 Daytona 200 winner Jason DiSalvo;

2014 AMA Pro SuperSport Championship runner-up and current MotoAmerica team owner Dustin Dominguez;

2018 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion, 2019 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, and 2021 Canadian Superbike Champion Alex Dumas;

Four-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race winner and former motorcycle track record holder Carlin Dunne(R.I.P.);

Canadian Superbike race winner Bodhi Edie;

Two-time AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Champion, two-time AMA Pro XR1200/Harley- Davidson Champion and four-time Daytona 200 winner Danny Eslick;

2019 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and multi-time MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Bobby Fong;

2010 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion, 2014 AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Champion, 2015 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North America Superstock 1000 Champion, and three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne;

Two-time MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and World Superbike podium finisher Garrett Gerloff;

2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Championship runner-up Michael Gilbert;

2014 AMA Pro SuperSport Champion, 2023and 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion, and 2023 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Champion Hayden Gillim;

2002 AMA Superbike Champion and 2006 FIM MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden (R.I.P.);

2007 AMA Pro 600cc Supersport Champion, 2014 AMA Pro Superbike Championship runner- up, and 2017 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship runner-up Roger Hayden;

Eight-time AMA Pro Superbike race winner and two-time AMA Supersport Champion Tommy Hayden;

2013 AMA Pro Superbike Champion, 2016 MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 Champion, and 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion, and four-time Daytona 200 winner Josh Herrin;

MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher Teagg Hobbs;

AMA Pro Superstock race winner Jake Holden;

2011 British Superbike Championship runner-up and former MotoGP and World Superbike regular John Hopkins;

2015 Supersport World Championship runner-up, 2019 and 2024 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship runner-up, and MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Patrick “P.J.” Jacobsen;

2021 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, Moto2 World Championship point scorer, MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Sean Dylan Kelly;

Canadian Superbike race winner Kevin Lacombe;

Two-time MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion, 2020 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship runner-up, MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers race winner Rocco Landers;

Two-time MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion Andrew Lee;

2021 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and Superbike Cup Champion Jake Lewis;

MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Sam Lochoff;

MotoAmerica Superstock 600 race winner Nick McFadden;

AMA Pro SuperSport race winner and MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Stefano Mesa;

Elena Myers, the first and only woman to win AMA Pro Supersport races;

AMA Pro XR1200 race winner, multi-time Loudon Classic winner, and two-time BRL Champion Shane Narbonne;

2012 Canadian Superbike Championship runner-up Andrew Nelson;

2016 MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Champion, 2019 British Motostar (Moto3) Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and two-time Daytona 200 winner Brandon Paasch;

2012 Daytona 200 winner and 2010 AMA Pro Supersport West Champion Joey Pascarella;

2016 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and powersports dealership owner Bryce Kornbau (nee Prince);

AMA Pro and Canadian National race winner and multi-time N2/WERA National Endurance Champion Chris Peris;

Two-time AMA Pro SuperSport National Champion, British Supersport podium finisher, 2020 AFT Production Twins Champion, and 2023 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Championship runner-up James Rispoli;

2015 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport race winner, and Moto2 World Championship race winner Joe Roberts;

2022 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship runner-up and 2023 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship runner-up Gus Rodio;

2021 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion and multi-time MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Tyler Scott;

Former Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup Champion and former FIM Moto2 European Championship competitor Benny Solis, Jr.;

Three-time AMA Pro Superbike Champion, 2009 Superbike World Champion, MotoGP race winner, and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ben Spies;

FIM JuniorGP Moto2 European Championship regular Max Toth;

Multi-time AMA Pro race winner and four-time overall WERA National Endurance Champion Chris Ulrich;

MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, former World Superbike competitor, and 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship runner-up Jayson Uribe;

MotoAmerica Junior Cup race winner and current Supersport regular Max Van;

2017 MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Championship runner-up, 2018 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship runner-up, and MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher Cory Ventura;

Canadian Superbike race winner Alex Welsh;

Former AMA Pro Superbike Rookie of the Year, Chinese Superbike Championship race winner; MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and 2024 MotoAmerica Super Hooligan Champion Cory West;

MotoAmerica Junior Cup race winner and 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Cup Champion Ashton Yates;

Two-time AMA Pro Superbike Championship runner-up Blake Young.

MotoAmerica: Superbike Races Streaming Live On Peacock, NBC Sports NOW

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is pleased to announce that beginning with this weekend’s round three of its championship at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, May 30-June 1, MotoAmerica’s premier Superbike class will stream live on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, and the NBC Sports NOW channel. Fans will be able to stream both Superbike races for the remainder of the 2025 season on Peacock and NBC Sports NOW, with expanded access to on-demand and broadcast replays through the NBC Sports NOW channel.

MotoAmerica Superbike racing will bring the remaining 16 Superbike races to Peacock subscribers this year, joining other live sports on the platform, including Sunday Night Football, golf, Premier League, NASCAR, cycling, Supercross, NBA and WNBA coming in 2025 and 2026, respectively, and much more.

“We’re thrilled to bring MotoAmerica to an even broader audience,” said MotoAmerica’s COO Chuck Aksland. “Peacock, with nearly 100 million monthly active users, and NBC Sports NOW offer a tremendous platform to showcase our racing series alongside world-class sports. Being part of such a dynamic and respected streaming service not only elevates our visibility but also makes it easier than ever for fans to watch and follow MotoAmerica Superbikes. We’re excited to kick off our partnership with NBC Sports at the next round in Wisconsin.”

 

“MotoAmerica is a great addition to Peacock’s expansive and growing portfolio of motorsports properties,” said Matt Grassie, Director, Programming & Rights Management, NBC Sports. “The premier motorcycle road racing series in the U.S., live-streaming MotoAmerica on Peacock will provide fans nationwide with exhilarating, fast-paced competition.”

 

MotoAmerica: TopPro, CJKNOWS Sponsor De Keyrel In Stock 1000 At Road America

In a powerful collaboration of speed and precision, TopPro Motorsports and CJKNOWS Accident & Injury Law are proud to announce a special partnership with professional motorcycle racer Kaleb De Keyrel for a one-off appearance in the Stock 1000 class at Road America for Round 3 of the MotoAmerica Championship.

This exciting collaboration brings together a top-tier racing program, a powerhouse in personal injury law, and one of the most competitive and well-respected riders in the paddock. Kaleb De Keyrel, known for his aggressive yet calculated riding style and deep experience across multiple MotoAmerica classes, will compete aboard the TopPro Motorsports-prepared BMW M 1000 RR under the banner of CJKNOWS Accident & Injury Law.

“Teaming up with TopPro and CJKNOWS for this round is an amazing opportunity,” said De Keyrel. “ Road America is a track I grew up riding and really enjoy racing. I can’t thank Top Pro Motorsports and CJ enough for this incredible opportunity. I’m ready to put on a show and fight for a good result.”

Mikey Lou Sanchez Joins AC Racing For 2025 FIM JuniorGP

Texan Mikey Lou Sanchez Signs with AC Racing for Remainder of 2025 FIM JuniorGP European Talent Cup Season. 

Young American motorcycle racer Mikey Lou Sanchez has officially joined AC Racing for the remainder of the 2025 FIM JuniorGP European Talent Cup. The promising rider from Texas will make his debut with the Italian-based team this weekend during Round 2 at the Circuito de Jerez in Spain.

I’m excited to have this opportunity to work with this team… and hopefully I can achieve a top 10 this weekend!” Mikey said ahead of the race weekend.

Fans can follow Mikey’s progress throughout the weekend as he takes on this exciting new chapter in his racing journey.

MotoGP: Martin Seeks Contract Amendment With Aprilia

Defending MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin says he wants more time before deciding whether to continue as a factory Aprilia rider in 2026.

Martin was badly injured in pre-season testing and on his comeback ride in Qatar suffered more injuries. As such, he has not yet completed a full Grand Prix race. His contract with Aprilia allows him to leave at the end of 2025, a clause that was included so he could “have the possibility to test the bike in real circumstances and to understand the team and its working methodology,” Martin said. Because of his injuries, Martin has not been able to do so to his satisfaction.

Therefore, faced with a deadline to decide to leave or stay in 2026, Martin exercised the option to leave. But it doesn’t necessarily mean he will leave Aprilia. Aprilia says it wants Martin to stay, and Martin says he wants Aprilia to extend the deadline for him to make a decision, giving both sides “a second chance” before making a final determination for 2026.

Factory Aprilia MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi won the Grand Prix race at Silverstone last weekend, and Aprilia said the victory sent a message to Martin, saying that the bike was capable of winning and that they were waiting for him to come back.

 

Jorge Martin in the cold pit lane prior to the Barcelona MotoGP test. Photo by Michael Gougis.

Martin’s statement is as follows, according to MotoGP.com:

Hello everyone,

I would like to share with all the fans, media and people who follow my career a clear explanation about my situation with Aprilia.

At no time have I ever breached the contract. When we signed it, I agreed with Aprilia that, if certain circumstances were not met, I reserved the right to decide my future for 2026. This was an essential condition for me to accept the contract proposal they offered me at that time.

When I made the decision to change manufacturers last year, one of my premises was to have the possibility to test the bike in real circumstances and to understand the team and its working methodology. In this way I could feel comfortable signing for two years instead of one, and so we included that condition.

Faced with the situation of having to make a decision on a date that is established by contract, I have decided to exercise my right to release myself for the 2026 season. I have always done so respectfully, clearly and with the sole intention of taking control of my future as a professional athlete.

Unfortunately, the circumstances that have occurred as a result of the crashes, although it is true that they do not affect what we agreed, have conditioned this phase. That is why I have always been open to dialogue with Aprilia to extend this period to a certain number of Grand Prix after my return to competition. The aim is that both parties can give each other a second chance and feel comfortable before making a decision for 2026.

I have always been honest with Aprilia, I have always valued the bike, the team and the effort of all the people who are part of the project. The only thing I ask is that my will and the spirit of what we agreed at the time with Aprilia be respected.

There is no conflict or reproach. I just want to be able to look ahead with clarity, after very difficult times and a very serious injury, and to continue to give the best of myself on and off the track.

Thank you all for your understanding and respect,

Jorge Martín

MotoAmerica: Beaubier Leads Superbike Practice 1 At Road America

Cameron Beaubier (6). Photo by Michael Gougis.

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Tytler Cycles Racing’s Cameron Beaubier led the Friday morning MotoAmerica Superbike practice session at Road America. Defending Superbike Champion Josh Herrin was second on the Warhorse/HSBK Ducati, ahead of Jake Gagne on the Attack Performance Progressive Racing Yamaha, Sean Dylan Kelly on the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki and Bobby Fong on the second Attack YZF-R1.

 

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MotoAmerica: Lee Fastest In Stock 1000 Practice 1 At Road America

Andrew Lee (14). Photo by Michael Gougis.

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

OrangeCat Racing’s Andrew Lee led JD Beach on the Real Steel Honda CBR 1000 RR-R and Ashton Yates on the Jones Honda in the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Practice 1 session on Friday at Road America. OrangeCat’s Jayson Uribe and Edge Racing’s Jason Waters were fourth and fifth.

 

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MotoAmerica: Scholtz Leads Supersport Practice 1 At Road America

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

Mathew Scholtz on the Strack Racing Yamaha YZF-R9 led the first MotoAmerica Supersport practice session on Friday at Road America over Rahal Ducati Moto/Xpel’s PJ Jacobsen and Cameron Petersen on the Celtic/Economy Lube + Tune/Warhorse HSBK Ducati. Blake Davis on the second Strack Yamaha was fourth, ahead of Tyler Scott on the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750.

 

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MotoAmerica: Di Mario Quickest In Talent Cup Practice 1 At Road America

Alessandro Di Mario (27). Photo by Michael Gougis.

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

Alessandro Di Mario on the Warhorse Ducati/American Racing Kramer led Sam Drane on the Yamaha Blu Cru Estension Racing and Derek Sanchez on the Envy Powered By Warhorse machines in the first MotoAmerica Talent Cup practice session on Friday at Road America. Tytler Cycles Racing’s Hank Vossberg was fourth, and MR13 Racing’s Ella Dreher was fifth.

 

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MotoAmerica: Knebel Leads BTR Practice 1 At Road America

Kira Knebel (25). Photo by Michael Gougis.

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Kira Knebel led Miranda Cain and Shea MacGregor in the first MotoAmerica Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. practice session at Road America. Camille Conrad was fourth, with Kate West fifth.

 

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Roadracing World Young Guns 2025: Chase Black

Chase Black (14) in action in the MotoAmerica Talent Cup event at COTA. Photo by BJN.
Chase Black (14) in action in the MotoAmerica Talent Cup event at COTA. Photo by BJN.

Roadracing World started this exclusive special feature recognizing the most promising young road racers as an answer to pessimists who claimed America had no new, up-and-coming young racers. This edition of the Roadracing World Young Gun Awards marks the 29th consecutive year of showcasing an abundance of new talent.

Roadracing World Young Guns have won:

  • FIM MotoGP and FIM Superbike races and World Championships;
  • MotoAmerica and AMA Pro races and Championships, including 14 AMA Pro Superbike Championships;
  • A KTM RC Cup World Final race;
  • WERA National Endurance Championships and WERA National Challenge Championships; ASRA/Formula USA Grand National and CCS National Championships;
  • AMA Road Racing Grand Championships and Horizon Awards;
  • USGPRU National Championships;
  • Many regional and local titles.

The competition has continually become more intense as more – and younger—racers with higher levels of accomplishment are nominated, and the level of achievement required to make the grade keeps getting tougher.

We’ve spent the last several months accepting nominations and evaluating road racers between the ages of 10 and 18 (as of the start of the 2025 season) who have, at a minimum, won Expert-level road races and/or Championships or had outstanding results as an Amateur/Novice. Most of the riders included here have done far more than the minimum.

The young riders recognized here are the most promising young road racers in North America, based on the 2024 season. All have earned the title of Roadracing World Young Gun.

We will feature one Young Gun per day, presenting them in alphabetical order.

 

Chase Black. Photo courtesy Leslie Black.
Chase Black. Photo courtesy Leslie Black.

 

Chase Black

Age: 18.

Current home: Round Rock, Texas.

Current height/weight: 5’10′′/141 pounds.

Current school grade level: 11th grade.

Began riding at age: 2.5 years.

First road race: 2017, Katy, Texas, Texas Mini Grand Prix, 12 & Under, 3rd place.

Current racebikes: Ducati Panigale V2, Kramer APX-350MA.

Current tuner/mechanic: Jordan Rhodes.

Primary race series: MotoAmerica Supersport and Talent Cup.

Top sponsors: International Power Services, MotoVation, Bison, TJ’s Cycle, Ducati Austin, Arai, Ogio. Drippin’ Wet.

Recent racing accomplishments: 2024 season, tied for 30th in debut MotoAmerica Supersport season (best race finish was 15th); 2023 season, placed 15th in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (two top-five finishes), two race wins with CMRA; 2022 season, placed ninth in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (12 top-10 finishes, best race finish was fifth); 2021 season, placed 15th in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (four top-10 finishes, best race result was eighth), finished second in CMRA 500 GP Expert Championship (three wins); 2020 season, 11 CMRA Novice race wins, two Texas Mini Grand Prix (TMGP) race wins; 2019 season, won CMRA F5 and F6 Championships (10 wins), won 10 TMGP Championships (30 wins), won two American Super Mini GP Championships (two wins); 2018 season, finished fifth in Ohvale Talent Cup Championship.

2025 racing goal: Earn consistent top-10 finishes in MotoAmerica Supersport, get a ride on a larger team.

Racing career goals: Compete in Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and Moto3 World Championship.

Racing hero: Dennis Black (father).

Favorite track: VIR.

Favorite hobbies: Riding motocross, e-racing, bowling.

If I wasn’t racing I would be…: Bowling.

 

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Some of the riders who have graduated from Young Guns and gone on to racing success in National or International series include:

2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion Jason Aguilar (R.I.P.);

2013 AMA Pro SuperSport East Champion, 2022 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion, and MotoAmerica Superbike podium finisher Corey Alexander;

AMA Pro Daytona SportBike race winner Tommy Aquino (R.I.P.);

2008 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion, two-time MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, and multi-time MotoAmerica Superbike race winner J.D. Beach;

Five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion and Moto2 World Championship point scorer Cameron Beaubier;

Former Canadian Sport Bike Champion Tomas Casas;

Three-time Canadian Sport Bike Champion and 2014 Canadian Superbike Champion Jodi Christie;

FIM JuniorGP World Championship point scorer and MotoAmerica podium finisher Torin Collins;

Former AMA Pro SuperSport East Champion and MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 race winner Josh Day;

2011 Daytona 200 winner Jason DiSalvo;

2014 AMA Pro SuperSport Championship runner-up and current MotoAmerica team owner Dustin Dominguez;

2018 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion, 2019 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, and 2021 Canadian Superbike Champion Alex Dumas;

Four-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race winner and former motorcycle track record holder Carlin Dunne(R.I.P.);

Canadian Superbike race winner Bodhi Edie;

Two-time AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Champion, two-time AMA Pro XR1200/Harley- Davidson Champion and four-time Daytona 200 winner Danny Eslick;

2019 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and multi-time MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Bobby Fong;

2010 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion, 2014 AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Champion, 2015 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North America Superstock 1000 Champion, and three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne;

Two-time MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and World Superbike podium finisher Garrett Gerloff;

2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Championship runner-up Michael Gilbert;

2014 AMA Pro SuperSport Champion, 2023and 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion, and 2023 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Champion Hayden Gillim;

2002 AMA Superbike Champion and 2006 FIM MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden (R.I.P.);

2007 AMA Pro 600cc Supersport Champion, 2014 AMA Pro Superbike Championship runner- up, and 2017 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship runner-up Roger Hayden;

Eight-time AMA Pro Superbike race winner and two-time AMA Supersport Champion Tommy Hayden;

2013 AMA Pro Superbike Champion, 2016 MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 Champion, and 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion, and four-time Daytona 200 winner Josh Herrin;

MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher Teagg Hobbs;

AMA Pro Superstock race winner Jake Holden;

2011 British Superbike Championship runner-up and former MotoGP and World Superbike regular John Hopkins;

2015 Supersport World Championship runner-up, 2019 and 2024 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship runner-up, and MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Patrick “P.J.” Jacobsen;

2021 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, Moto2 World Championship point scorer, MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Sean Dylan Kelly;

Canadian Superbike race winner Kevin Lacombe;

Two-time MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion, 2020 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship runner-up, MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers race winner Rocco Landers;

Two-time MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion Andrew Lee;

2021 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and Superbike Cup Champion Jake Lewis;

MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Sam Lochoff;

MotoAmerica Superstock 600 race winner Nick McFadden;

AMA Pro SuperSport race winner and MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Stefano Mesa;

Elena Myers, the first and only woman to win AMA Pro Supersport races;

AMA Pro XR1200 race winner, multi-time Loudon Classic winner, and two-time BRL Champion Shane Narbonne;

2012 Canadian Superbike Championship runner-up Andrew Nelson;

2016 MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Champion, 2019 British Motostar (Moto3) Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and two-time Daytona 200 winner Brandon Paasch;

2012 Daytona 200 winner and 2010 AMA Pro Supersport West Champion Joey Pascarella;

2016 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and powersports dealership owner Bryce Kornbau (nee Prince);

AMA Pro and Canadian National race winner and multi-time N2/WERA National Endurance Champion Chris Peris;

Two-time AMA Pro SuperSport National Champion, British Supersport podium finisher, 2020 AFT Production Twins Champion, and 2023 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Championship runner-up James Rispoli;

2015 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport race winner, and Moto2 World Championship race winner Joe Roberts;

2022 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship runner-up and 2023 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship runner-up Gus Rodio;

2021 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion and multi-time MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Tyler Scott;

Former Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup Champion and former FIM Moto2 European Championship competitor Benny Solis, Jr.;

Three-time AMA Pro Superbike Champion, 2009 Superbike World Champion, MotoGP race winner, and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ben Spies;

FIM JuniorGP Moto2 European Championship regular Max Toth;

Multi-time AMA Pro race winner and four-time overall WERA National Endurance Champion Chris Ulrich;

MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, former World Superbike competitor, and 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship runner-up Jayson Uribe;

MotoAmerica Junior Cup race winner and current Supersport regular Max Van;

2017 MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Championship runner-up, 2018 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship runner-up, and MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher Cory Ventura;

Canadian Superbike race winner Alex Welsh;

Former AMA Pro Superbike Rookie of the Year, Chinese Superbike Championship race winner; MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and 2024 MotoAmerica Super Hooligan Champion Cory West;

MotoAmerica Junior Cup race winner and 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Cup Champion Ashton Yates;

Two-time AMA Pro Superbike Championship runner-up Blake Young.

MotoAmerica: Superbike Races Streaming Live On Peacock, NBC Sports NOW

Cameron Beaubier (6) leads the MotoAmerica Superbike points standings heading into Road America. Photo by Michael Gougis.

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is pleased to announce that beginning with this weekend’s round three of its championship at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, May 30-June 1, MotoAmerica’s premier Superbike class will stream live on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, and the NBC Sports NOW channel. Fans will be able to stream both Superbike races for the remainder of the 2025 season on Peacock and NBC Sports NOW, with expanded access to on-demand and broadcast replays through the NBC Sports NOW channel.

MotoAmerica Superbike racing will bring the remaining 16 Superbike races to Peacock subscribers this year, joining other live sports on the platform, including Sunday Night Football, golf, Premier League, NASCAR, cycling, Supercross, NBA and WNBA coming in 2025 and 2026, respectively, and much more.

“We’re thrilled to bring MotoAmerica to an even broader audience,” said MotoAmerica’s COO Chuck Aksland. “Peacock, with nearly 100 million monthly active users, and NBC Sports NOW offer a tremendous platform to showcase our racing series alongside world-class sports. Being part of such a dynamic and respected streaming service not only elevates our visibility but also makes it easier than ever for fans to watch and follow MotoAmerica Superbikes. We’re excited to kick off our partnership with NBC Sports at the next round in Wisconsin.”

 

“MotoAmerica is a great addition to Peacock’s expansive and growing portfolio of motorsports properties,” said Matt Grassie, Director, Programming & Rights Management, NBC Sports. “The premier motorcycle road racing series in the U.S., live-streaming MotoAmerica on Peacock will provide fans nationwide with exhilarating, fast-paced competition.”

 

MotoAmerica: TopPro, CJKNOWS Sponsor De Keyrel In Stock 1000 At Road America

Former Twins Cup Champion Kaleb De Keyrel is making a return to MotoAmerica this weekend in Stock 1000 at Road America. Photo by Phenry Photography.

In a powerful collaboration of speed and precision, TopPro Motorsports and CJKNOWS Accident & Injury Law are proud to announce a special partnership with professional motorcycle racer Kaleb De Keyrel for a one-off appearance in the Stock 1000 class at Road America for Round 3 of the MotoAmerica Championship.

This exciting collaboration brings together a top-tier racing program, a powerhouse in personal injury law, and one of the most competitive and well-respected riders in the paddock. Kaleb De Keyrel, known for his aggressive yet calculated riding style and deep experience across multiple MotoAmerica classes, will compete aboard the TopPro Motorsports-prepared BMW M 1000 RR under the banner of CJKNOWS Accident & Injury Law.

“Teaming up with TopPro and CJKNOWS for this round is an amazing opportunity,” said De Keyrel. “ Road America is a track I grew up riding and really enjoy racing. I can’t thank Top Pro Motorsports and CJ enough for this incredible opportunity. I’m ready to put on a show and fight for a good result.”

Mikey Lou Sanchez Joins AC Racing For 2025 FIM JuniorGP

Mikey Lou Sanchez (second from left) poses with his new team, from left to right, Ricardo Rama (Team Assistant Manager), Alessandro Casinari (Team Owner) and Nico Ferreira (Sporting Manager). Photo courtesy Trinity Richardson Sanchez.
Mikey Lou Sanchez (second from left) poses with his new team, from left to right, Ricardo Rama (Team Assistant Manager), Alessandro Casinari (Team Owner) and Nico Ferreira (Sporting Manager). Photo courtesy Trinity Richardson Sanchez.

Texan Mikey Lou Sanchez Signs with AC Racing for Remainder of 2025 FIM JuniorGP European Talent Cup Season. 

Young American motorcycle racer Mikey Lou Sanchez has officially joined AC Racing for the remainder of the 2025 FIM JuniorGP European Talent Cup. The promising rider from Texas will make his debut with the Italian-based team this weekend during Round 2 at the Circuito de Jerez in Spain.

I’m excited to have this opportunity to work with this team… and hopefully I can achieve a top 10 this weekend!” Mikey said ahead of the race weekend.

Fans can follow Mikey’s progress throughout the weekend as he takes on this exciting new chapter in his racing journey.

MotoGP: Martin Seeks Contract Amendment With Aprilia

Jorge Martin on his first ride on the Aprilia RS-GP at the 2025 test at Barcelona. Photo by Michael Gougis.

Defending MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin says he wants more time before deciding whether to continue as a factory Aprilia rider in 2026.

Martin was badly injured in pre-season testing and on his comeback ride in Qatar suffered more injuries. As such, he has not yet completed a full Grand Prix race. His contract with Aprilia allows him to leave at the end of 2025, a clause that was included so he could “have the possibility to test the bike in real circumstances and to understand the team and its working methodology,” Martin said. Because of his injuries, Martin has not been able to do so to his satisfaction.

Therefore, faced with a deadline to decide to leave or stay in 2026, Martin exercised the option to leave. But it doesn’t necessarily mean he will leave Aprilia. Aprilia says it wants Martin to stay, and Martin says he wants Aprilia to extend the deadline for him to make a decision, giving both sides “a second chance” before making a final determination for 2026.

Factory Aprilia MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi won the Grand Prix race at Silverstone last weekend, and Aprilia said the victory sent a message to Martin, saying that the bike was capable of winning and that they were waiting for him to come back.

 

Jorge Martin in the cold pit lane prior to the Barcelona MotoGP test. Photo by Michael Gougis.

Martin’s statement is as follows, according to MotoGP.com:

Hello everyone,

I would like to share with all the fans, media and people who follow my career a clear explanation about my situation with Aprilia.

At no time have I ever breached the contract. When we signed it, I agreed with Aprilia that, if certain circumstances were not met, I reserved the right to decide my future for 2026. This was an essential condition for me to accept the contract proposal they offered me at that time.

When I made the decision to change manufacturers last year, one of my premises was to have the possibility to test the bike in real circumstances and to understand the team and its working methodology. In this way I could feel comfortable signing for two years instead of one, and so we included that condition.

Faced with the situation of having to make a decision on a date that is established by contract, I have decided to exercise my right to release myself for the 2026 season. I have always done so respectfully, clearly and with the sole intention of taking control of my future as a professional athlete.

Unfortunately, the circumstances that have occurred as a result of the crashes, although it is true that they do not affect what we agreed, have conditioned this phase. That is why I have always been open to dialogue with Aprilia to extend this period to a certain number of Grand Prix after my return to competition. The aim is that both parties can give each other a second chance and feel comfortable before making a decision for 2026.

I have always been honest with Aprilia, I have always valued the bike, the team and the effort of all the people who are part of the project. The only thing I ask is that my will and the spirit of what we agreed at the time with Aprilia be respected.

There is no conflict or reproach. I just want to be able to look ahead with clarity, after very difficult times and a very serious injury, and to continue to give the best of myself on and off the track.

Thank you all for your understanding and respect,

Jorge Martín

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