WorldSSP: Race Two Results From Hungary

Mathilde Gasnier

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May 3, 2026

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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ChampionshipStandingsWSSP

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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May 3, 2026

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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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ChampionshipStandingsWSBK

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.

Lindemann Engineering Joining Forces With Gray Area KTM

John Ulrich

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May 2, 2026

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Lindemann Engineering Joining Forces With Gray Area KTM

Ed Sorbo’s Lindemann Engineering is moving from southern California to join forces with Gray Area KTM in Eugene, Oregon, bringing two race-oriented shops under one roof. Lindemann’s current lease is expiring, and a conversation with a mutual friend put Sorbo in touch with the Gray family, owners of Gray Area KTM. Said Sorbo, “These guys reminded me of Sportbike Hawaii back in the day.” The move is underway now and will be completed in time to open for work by May 5th.

Sorbo post Paxton Racing photo — Paxton Gray (347) trails two of his shop-built KTM RC390s around The Ridge Motorsports Complex in 2024. Photo courtesy Gray Area KTM.

About Lindemann Engineering:

Started by Jim Lindemann (R.I.P.) in 1982 and owned by Ed Sorbo since 2011, specializing in motorcycle suspension and race builds. Sorbo has raced 84 different motorcycles at 68 different tracks and has crashed while road racing 38 times. He is still racing.

About Gray Area KTM:

Gray Area KTM is based out of Eugene, Oregon and is the area’s best KTM, Husqvarna, Beta, and Kramer Motorcycles dealership. They are quickly becoming the go-to KTM powered road racing shop in the United States with multiple local club championships and supported the 2023 Junior Cup podium contender Rossi Moor to his 2nd place finish in that series.

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WorldSBK: Race One Results From Balaton Park

Mathilde Gasnier

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May 2, 2026

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WorldSBK: Race One Results From Balaton Park

Nicolo Bulega won FIM Superbike World Championship Race One Saturday afternoon at Balaton Park Circuit, in Hungary. Bulega started from pole position and rode his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R to a 2.53-second margin of victory in the 21-lap race.

His teammate, Iker Lecuona was the runner-up and Miguel Oliveira finished the race third on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.

Yari Montella got fourth on his Barni Spark Racing Team Ducati Panigale V4R and his teammate, Alvaro Bautista was fifth.

Danilo Petrucci crossed the finish line 11th on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.

American Garrett Gerloff got 13th on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.

Nicolo Bulega leads the championship with 211 points, 74 ahead of Iker Lecuona who has 137 points. Sam Lowes is third with 89 points.

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More from a press release issued by WorldSBK:

Record-breaker: Bulega makes it 14 wins in a row with Race 1 victory, Lecuona recovers to podium finish ahead of Oliveira. The #11 made it 14 wins in a row after a dominant performance at Balaton Park, as teammate Lecuona and BMW’s Oliveira rounded out the rostrum.

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) has made MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship history with his Race 1 win at the Balaton Park Circuit. The #11 made it 14 consecutive wins after beating teammate Iker Lecuona by 2.5 seconds at the Motul Hungarian Round, breaking the record set by three-time WorldSBK Champion Toprak Razgatlioglu on two occasions. The podium was completed by Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) after he came out on top in an epic podium scrap.

Nicolo Bulega (11) at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy Ducati.

MAKING HISTORY: Bulega makes it 14 wins in a row

As the lights went out, Bulega got away well from pole position, but the big mover was Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing), who went from seventh on the grid to second at Turn 1. Bulega quickly pulled out a two-second over the #67, while podium hopeful Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) had a high-speed crash on Lap 2 at Turn 8, forcing him out of the race. The #34 was taken to the medical centre for a check-up following the crash. He was declared fit with contusions to his right elbow and knee. Lecuona made methodical progress throughout the race, passing Oliveira at Turn 1 on Lap 5 to move into fourth, before passing Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) at the same turn a lap later. On Lap 7, the #7 got ahead of Surra for P2 at Turn 1. That left him with a four-second gap to teammate Bulega, who was able to claim a record-breaking 14^th win in a row, beating the previous record set by Razgatlioglu in 2024 and 2025. He has won 30 races for Ducati, only two behind Troy Bayliss for the Italian manufacturer, while it was his 23^rd consecutive rostrum; he’s only two behind the all-time record set by Colin Edwards and Razgatlioglu. For Lecuona, it was his ninth podium, the fourth-highest number of rostrums without a win; drawing level with Leon Camier.

BATTLING FOR THE PODIUM: Oliveira on the rostrum, Surra impresses

The fight for third raged on between Surra, Montella and Oliveira. On Lap 9, Montella made a move on Turn 9 to get ahead of the #67, but Surra responded immediately at Turn 11 and forced the #5 wide, allowing Oliveira to move into P4. Soon, the #88 was into P3 when he got ahead of Surra at Turn 5, before Montella forced his way through at Turn 9. With Oliveira in P3, the podium fight calmed down, as the #88 secured his fourth WorldSBK rostrum; all of them have been third-place finishes. Montella had to settle for P4, with Surra dropping down the order.

Miguel Oliveira (88) and Yari Montella (5) during the race 1 at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy WSBK.

FIGHTING FOR FIFTH: Alex Lowes vs Bautista once again

The battle for fifth also went to the end of the race between Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) and Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team), with the gap coming down over the latter stages of the race thanks to Bautista’s traditional late-race pace. The #19 made the move for P5 at Turn 1 on Lap 20 to snatch the place away from the British rider, who finished in sixth place.

Alex Lowes (22), Alvaro Bautista (19) and Alberto Surra (67) at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy WSBK.

SURRA FINISHES EIGHTH: A best result for the rookie

Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) was able to convert his P5 grid position to a P7 finish as the lead Yamaha rider. He was ahead of Surra who dropped down the order as the race progressed to finish in eighth, ahead of the recovering Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team). The #14 was given a double Long Lap Penalty for a jump start, which he served on Laps 3 and 4, before fighting his way back through the field to claim a P9 finish.

Andrea Locatelli (55) at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy WSBK.

A FIGHT TO THE END OF THE RACE: Scrapping over P10

The fight for tenth raged until the final lap with Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) taking it after a fight with Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team). The #47 ran onto the gravel at Turn 8 on the last lap and dropped out of points, with Danilo Petrucci (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) one of the beneficiaries as he claimed P11. Tarran Mackenzie (MGM Optical Express Racing) had been in the top ten throughout the majority of the race but finished in 12^th, just 0.006s ahead of Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team). Tommy Bridewell (Superbike Advocates) and Stefano Manzi (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) scored points by finishing P14 and P15.

FINISHING THE RACE: Just missing out on points

Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) had a three-place grid penalty which forced him to start from 17^th rather than 14^th, and the Australian finished the race in 16^th ahead of Bassano. Bahattin Sofuoglu (Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) was 18^th ahead of Somkiat Chantra (Honda HRC), Mattia Rato (Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) and Yuki Kunii (Honda HRC).

The top six from WorldSBK Race 1, full results here:

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

2. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +2.538s

3. Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +12.584s

4. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) +14.077s

5. Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) +15.032s

6. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +15.781s

Fastest lap: Nicolo Bulega (Ducati), 1’38.783s – new lap record

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WorldSSP: Race One Results From Hungary

Mathilde Gasnier

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May 2, 2026

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Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise won FIM Supersport World Championship Race One Saturday at Balaton Park Circuit, in Hungary. Riding his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR , the Frenchman won the 18-lap race by just 0.132 second.

Albert Arenas was the runner-up on his AS BLU CRU Racing Team Yamaha Racing YZF- R9, just 0.245 second ahead of third-place finisher Can Oncu, who rode his Pata Ten Kate Yamaha YZF-R9.

Jeremy Alcoba finished the race fourth on his Kawasakip ZX-6R 636 and Matteo Ferrari crossed the finish line fifth on his WRP Racing Ducati Panigale V2.

Albert Arenas leads the championship with 125 points, 19 ahead of Jaume Masia who has 106 points. Valentin Debise is third with 97 points.

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More from a press release issued by WorldSBK:

Last lap fight: Debise goes from third to first on the final lap as he beats Arenas and Oncu in Race 1. Jaume Masia’s Championship lead was broken after his Turn 1 crash.

The FIM Supersport World Championship riders got their weekend cracking with the first race of their Motul Hungarian Round in epic fashion. Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing) emerged the victor for his manufacturer’s third time time in their maiden season, beating out Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) as they made it past Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) in the final sector of the final lap.

Valentin Debise (53) at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy WSBK.

TURN 15-16 HEARTBREAK: After leading the lion’s share of the race lead, Garcia was forced to retire from Race 1

After a tough Tissot Superpole session where he only set a time to place P25, Jaume Masia’s weekend went from bad to worse when he made contact on the first lap with Andreas Kofler (Motorsport Kofler), resulting in an incident at the opening chicane. Ahead of him, Arenas and Oncu sparred early for P1, tailed by Roberto Garcia (GMT94 Yamaha) and Filippo Farioli (VFT Racing) on Lap 2. On that same lap, the Italian lost time and fell to P16 before later retiring. Lap 3 saw Garcia bundle Arenas aside for P2, and the pair began to pull away from Arenas with a gap of six tenths by Lap 5. Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing) established himself in P4 behind them after Farioli’s retirement.

By Lap 13, Oncu clung to Garcia’s shadow four tenths back until Garcia took a tumble to the gravel from the race lead. With renewed vigour, Arenas and Debise closed the gap to Oncu in the race lead. The margins got smaller and smaller between the three until, on the last lap, Oncu came in too hot into the Turn 12-13 chicane, putting him out of position as Arenas and Debise tucked in past him. Of the pair, Debise had the better run through the final corner to the line, earning Debise his first win since his Portimao double. Arenas’s P2 lands him the Championship lead as he now leads the #5 by 19 points.

Albert Arenas (75) and Can Oncu (61) during the race 1 at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy WSBK.

RECORD HIGHS: Alcoba takes his best result of the season in clinical fashion

Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) rode a tidy race from his P8 race start, climbing up to P4 and closing in on the podium group until he ran wide into the penultimate lap’s final chicane to leave him in P4. Matteo Ferrari (WRP Racing) followed Alcoba home, finishing a third of a second behind him, and 4.8s ahead of German rider Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) behind him. For his part, the #65 earns a respectable haul of points from P6 after his P10 grid start.

BOOTH-AMOS TO THE RESCUE: The Englishman climbs to P7

Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) laced up his climbing boots in Race 1 as he clawed his way back from a P22 grid start position into the top 10 by Lap 10, from where he went on to finish in P7. Simon Jespersen (EAB Racing Team) led the third group ahead of Oettl and Aldi Mahendra (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) in P7 at the race’s midpoint until he ran wide on Turn 9. While Oettl made it clear of the Dane, Jespersen got a position back on the Indonesian to take P8 and send Mahendra to P9. In P10, Mattia Casadei (D34G WorldSSP Racing Team) took his second straight top ten after not having recorded a single one this season prior to Assen Race 2.

The top six from the WorldSSP Race 1: Full results here!

1. Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory)

2. Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) +0.132s

3. Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) +0.377

4. Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) +0.770

5. Matteo Ferrari (WRP Racing) +1.092s

6. Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) +5.835s

Fastest Lap: Albert Arenas (Yamaha), 1’42.737s

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WorldSSP: Race Two Results From Hungary

May 3, 2026

Can Oncu (61), Albert Arenas (75), Roberto Garcia (37) and Jeremy Alcoba (52) during the WSSP Race 2 at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy WSBK.