N2 Expands Leadership Group to Accelerate National Growth

Mathilde Gasnier

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May 2, 2026

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.

Contacts:

Ed Sorbo of Lindemann Engineering

[email protected]

909 838-4587

le-suspension.com

Paxton Gray of Gray Area KTM

[email protected]

541-688-5881

grayareaktm.com

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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ChampionshipStandingsWSBK

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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WorldWCR: Race 1 Results From Balaton Park

Mathilde Gasnier

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May 2, 2026

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WorldWCR: Race 1 Results From Balaton Park

Maria Herrera won FIM World Women’s Circuit Racing Race 1 Saturday afternoon at Balaton Park Circuit, in Hungary. Riding her Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha YZF-R7 on Pirelli control tires, Herrera won the 9-lap race by 0.263 second.

Beatriz Neila was the runner-up on her Ampito Crescent Yamaha YZF-R7, and Paola Ramos got third on her Klint Racing Yamaha YZF-R7, 0.414 second behind race winner Herrera.

American Mallory Dobbs finished the race 17th her YVS Sabadell Diva Racing Yamaha YZF-R7.

Maria Herrera leads the championship with 115 points, 18 ahead of Beatriz Neila who has 97 points. Roberta Ponziani is third with 65 points.

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ChampionshipStandingsWWCR

More from a press release issued by WorldSBK:

Herrera outguns Neila and Ramos in late battle for P1 in Balaton Park’s opening race. Herrera and Neila share the podium for the 17^th time, a standing WorldWCR record.

The FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship had the honour of kicking off the Motul Hungarian Round as the first race of the weekend and they took full advantage. Maria Herrera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR) Rang in the weekend by winning the category’s third-ever race at the Balaton Park Circuit for 15 career WorldWCR race victories, more than half of the 29 total races in the category. Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) chased her home to take the second step of the rostrum and Paola Ramos (Klint Racing Team) rounded out the podium finishers with her fourth career rostrum result.

HERRERA MAKES UP THE DEFICIT: Starts from P4, finishes on the top step

The race had been originally set for 11 laps, however after a Warm Up lap crash by Emily Bondi (FT Racing Academy), which ruled her out of the competition, the delay limited the event to 9 Laps. Once we got underway, Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) took the holeshot from P2, Herrera already up into P2 and Ramos to P3 by Turn 10 of the opening lap. By Lap 3, Herrera stole the lead on Turn 5 as the pair climbed to +1.2s clear of Ramos in P3 behind them. Slowly but surely, Klint Racing teammates Paola Ramos and Roberta Ponziani cut away at the gap to the race leaders to just four tenths from P1 with four laps to go. The #58 began to give Neila grief from behind, forcing her to focus on defending her second place until the start of the last lap. By then, Neila had closed to just a quarter of a second, but it was too little too late as Herrera took her fifteenth career win. While Neila loses five points to Herrera, the #36’s record podium streak continues to grow to 19 straight. Ramos’s effort lands the third rostrum result of her rookie season; the trio having dropped Ponziani behind them in the final two laps, who finished P4 two seconds behind them.

Beatriz Neila (36) and Maria Herrera (6) at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy WSBK.

SARAPUECH HANGS ON: The Thai rider holds off Rivera and Jones for a P5 finish

Behind the battle for the race win, despite a good jump off the line into the top three positions, on the crunch into Turn 1, Sarapuech fell back to her starting position of P7. She went to work in the opening laps to climb to P5, winning an early battle with Natalia Rivera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) and later on Chloe Jones (Monster Energy Crescent Yamaha), who made a charge in the final laps but was held to P6. Rivera finished behind the pair for seventh, still an improvement on her P9 grid start.

MADRIGAL P10: The Mexican rider takes her second top ten of the season so far

Pakita Ruiz (PR46+1 Racing Team) started from the first row for the first time this season, but she was unable to make it stick as she fell to a P8 finish; outgunned in the final laps by just under a quarter of a second. Lucie Boudesseul (GMT94 Yamaha) was the next rider up, just a further two tenths back in P9 at the back of the second group. Rounding out the top ten, Astrid Madrigal (Pons Italika Racing FIMLA) climbed one position from her P11 grid start to take P10.

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

1. Maria Herrera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR)

2. Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) +0.263s

3. Paola Ramos (Klint Racing Team) +0.414s

4. Roberta Ponziani (Klint Racing Team) +2.355s

5. Muklada Sarapuech (EEST NJT Racing Team) +13.728s

6. Chloe Jones (Monster Energy Crescent Yamaha) +13.956s

Fastest lap: Paola Ramos – 1’52.544s, new lap record

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WSBK: Bulega Breaks Lap Record, Takes Pole Position in Hungary

Mathilde Gasnier

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May 2, 2026

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WSBK: Bulega Breaks Lap Record, Takes Pole Position in Hungary

Nicolo Bulega took pole position during World Superbike Superpole qualifying Saturday afternoon at Balaton Park Circuit, in Hungary. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R, Bulega recorded a lap time of 1:38.094, which was not only good enough to top the 22-rider field and secure pole position it also eclipsed Toprak Razgatlioglu’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:38.357 from 2025.

Lorenzo Baldassarri qualified second with a 1:38.702 on his Team Go Eleven Ducati Panigale V4R.

Yari Montella did a 1:38.719 on his Barni Spark Racing Team Ducati Panigale V4R to earn the third and final spot on the front row.

Row two starters include ROKiT BMW’s Miguel Oliveira (1:38.867), Bulega’s teammate, Iker Lecuona (1:38.878), and Pata Maxus Yamaha’s Andrea Locatelli (1:38.916).

American Garrett Gerloff qualified 12th with a 1:39.419 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.

Danilo Petrucci finished 13th with a time of 1:39.533 on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.

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More from a press release issued by WorldSBK:

Five in a row: Bulega’s pole streak extends as he smashes lap record at Balaton Park ahead of Baldassarri and Montella. The Championship leader claimed pole position in style in Hungary as he finished sixth tenths clear of his rivals, while Lecuona could only manage P5.

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) secured his fifth consecutive MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship pole position in a record-breaking Tissot Superpole session at the Balaton Park circuit. The #11 set a 1’38.094s in his first run to secure P1 on the Race 1 and Tissot Superpole Race grid at the Motul Hungarian Round, with Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) and Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) joining the Championship leader on the front row.

Yari Montella in the parc fermé at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy WSBK.

THE FIRST RUNS: Bulega’s early times good enough for pole

Bulega went a huge six tenths quicker than Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) in P2 with a 1’38.101s to put two hands on pole position, smashing the all-time lap record. ‘Balda’ slotted into second with Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) in a provisional P3, although he was 0.766s behind Bulega. On his second lap on his first run, ‘Bulegas’ improved his time again to lap to a 1’38.094s – beating last year’s pole record by more than a second. His teammate, Iker Lecuona, did not set a representative lap time during the first stint, but he was the first rider to hit the track for his second run.

Lorenzo Baldassarri (34) in the parc fermé at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy WSBK.

BALDASSARRI AND MONTELLA IMPROVE: Securing a front-row start

The second runs were disrupted by yellow flags in quick succession after crashes for Danilo Petrucci (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) and Stefano Manzi (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) at Turns 1 and 11 respectively. Bulega did not improve his time as he claimed pole position, while Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) and Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) surged up the order to claim a front row start, lapping 0.608s and 0.625s behind Bulega. It means the #11 has taken five consecutive poles in WorldSBK, the fifth-best record and matches Carl Fogarty from 1993. ‘Balda’ claimed his first front-row WorldSBK start, while Montella has taken his third front-row start of the season; only at Assen did he miss out.

f47dbda89b2a6858dd1b2cae59a00508 l.jpg — Iker Lecuona (7) at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy Ducati.

SECOND ROW FOR LECUONA: P5 for the Spanish rider

Oliveira had to settle for fourth, his joint best Superpole result, after posting a 1’38.867s; he had been on course for a strong lap, but his time was deleted. Lecuona seemingly struggled to stop the bike at times and had to build up throughout the session as he finished in with a 1’38.878s in P5, ending his front row streak, Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) will complete the second row after posting a 1’38.916s to finish as the lead Yamaha rider.

Sam Lowes (14) at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy ELF Marc VDS Team.

FRUSTRATING FOR SAM LOWES: Seventh for the #14 as Surra impresses again

Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) will go from P7, the first time he hasn’t been in the top five since Most last year, after setting a 1’38.938s, and he’ll be joined on the third row by rookie Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing). The #67 was fifth on Friday and has continued to show strong pace on Saturday as he finished ahead of two-time Champion Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) in ninth. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) missed out on a third-row start by just a tenth of a second.

Nicolo Bulega got pole position at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy WSBK.

The top six from WorldSBK Superpole, full results here:

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’38.094s

2. Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) +0.608s

3. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.625s

4. Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.773s

5. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.784s

6. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +0.822s

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WorldSBK: Bulega Tops Final Practice In Hungary

Mathilde Gasnier

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May 2, 2026

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WorldSBK: Bulega Tops Final Practice In Hungary

Nicolò Bulega led FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 3 (FP3) Saturday morning at Balaton Park Circuit, in Hungary. Riding his Aruba.It Racing – Ducati Panigale V4R on spec Pirelli tires, the Italian rider covered the 2.53-mile (4.08 km) track in 1:38.339 to lead the field of 22 riders.

His teammate, Iker Lecuona was second-best with a 1:38.473.

Lorenzo Baldassarri was third with a 1:38.603 on his Team Goeleven Ducati Panigale V4R.

Danilo Petrucci was 13th on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR with a lap time of 1:39.533.

American Garrett Gerloff was 14th with a time of 1:39.649 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.

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KICKER AFT Singles Set for Silver Dollar Showdown

Mathilde Gasnier

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May 1, 2026

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KICKER AFT Singles Set for Silver Dollar Showdown

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The KICKER AFT Singles championship fight that will continue with the Silver Dollar Short Track this Saturday, May 2, in Chico, California, is shaping up to be among the most competitive and compelling in years.

Silver Dollar Speedway stands as one of the West Coast’s most revered auto racing dirt track venues. Now set to host Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, for the third consecutive season, the track is fast building a similar reputation in the two-wheeled world. This weekend presents another opportunity to add to that budding legacy.

Four for Four

As the KICKER AFT Singles campaign heads into the fifth round of the season, the class has yet to see a repeat winner.

Defending class champion Tom Drane (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) holds down the early-season points lead. That comes as no surprise. However, the Australian has not been the dominant figure to start this season that he was to end last season.

Drane raised the bar a year ago, and his rivals have responded. But like his Estenson Racing teammate and fellow reigning champion, Dallas Daniels, Drane’s week-in, week-out consistency can be his hallmark even in stretches when the wins don’t come as readily as he’d prefer.

While that strength keeps Drane the firm title favorite, the spotlight has – at least for the moment – shifted to rising star Kage Tadman (No. 28 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R).

Tadman burst onto the scene in 2025 by winning his first two professional races, sweeping the West Coast double at Ventura Raceway and Silver Dollar Speedway.

The Salinas, California, native is attempting to pull off the same feat again in ‘26. He’s halfway there, now days removed from earning his third-career win after holding Drane at bay in last Saturday’s Ventura Short Track.

Senoia Raceway winner Trevor Brunner (No. 21 KMA Racing/March Equipment Yamaha YZ450F) was rolling at Ventura, at least until an imperfect launch in the Main dashed his designs of snatching consecutive victories. That missed opportunity was clearly chafing at Brunner, and he rides at his best when he’s got that edge.

Meanwhile, the season’s other winner, Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Memphis Shades/Corbin Seats Yamaha YZ450F), could use a big result to add to his DAYTONA triumph.

While Pfanders is no doubt focused on adding a second (and third and fourth, etc.) win to his career tally as quickly as possible, even when he’s not battling at the front, he continues to serve as an example of the opportunity that exists for a rider to emerge and collect a maiden win on any given weekend.

On the Chase

Few would have predicted there would be four different KICKER AFT Singles race winners in the season’s first four races. Fewer still would have guessed that Chase Saathoff (No. 88 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) would not be among those four.

There’s nothing wrong with Saathoff, as evidenced by his two podiums. But one can imagine the title hopeful is growing more than a little tired watching his rivals celebrate atop the podium, especially from the outside looking in as was the case following last weekend’s sixth.

Saathoff finished second to current Mission AFT SuperTwins championship leader Kody Kopp at Silver Dollar Speedway two years back. In other words, this might be a prime setting for the 1st Impressions Husvarna pilot to up the class’ winners run to five for five.

California Dreamin’

Tarren Santero (No. 75 Roof Systems/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R) was a dark horse pick to finally get his first career KICKER AFT Singles win this past weekend at Ventura Raceway.

It wasn’t to be. A crash in his heat race forced him through the Last Chance Qualifier and placed him on the back row for the Main Event. He completed the opening lap of the race outside the top ten and remained in that general vicinity for the opening quarter of the event. 

Santero gradually picked up steam and picked off riders as he did, ultimately ending up a strong fifth. While impressive, Santero isn’t gunning for fifths. Fortunately for the Petaluma native, he has another shot to at last breakthrough in victorious fashion and do so with his friends and family cheering him on.

While racing much further from home, Indiana’s Jared Lowe (No. 63 Big R Racing/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R) would be perfectly content to get his first win – or even podium – while the series completes its West Coast swing.

Lowe looked as strong as he ever has last weekend, running either first or second throughout practice, qualifying, and his heat race, before leading Main Event laps for the time in his KICKER AFT Singles career.

Lowe continued to race inside the top three past half-distance before settling into fourth. It was a shame he couldn’t celebrate that standout form on the podium. Still, it should serve as a confidence booster and provide him some real momentum to carry into this weekend’s rematch.

And Beyond…

There are plenty of other riders well poised to spring a surprise. 

Justin Jones (No. 91 Fairway Ford Chevy GMC Yamaha YZ450F) is currently enjoying a career renaissance and hoping to cement that triumphant return to form with an actual triumph.

Meanwhile, there are several young riders looking to accomplish what Jones did back in 2015 when he got his first win. That long list includes the likes of Jack Brucks (No. 113 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), Walker Porter (No. 10 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), Logan Eisenhard (No. 66 Eisenhard Racing/Pags Powersports KTM 450 SX-F), Evan Kelleher (No. 31 Schaeffer’s Motorsports KTM 450 SX-F), Ryder Reese (No. 41 Fasthouse/Smoking Butcher Coffee KTM 450 SX-F FE) and Skylar Sentell (No. 60 R&D Racing/Hoffer Performance KTM 450 SX-F).

Future Pros

The Progressive American Flat Track paddock has immediately embraced the all-new AFT ProSport 450 class, which provides promising amateurs an opportunity to showcase their talent before a national audience of fans and insiders.

A number of the sport’s biggest and most influential teams have gotten involved, backing the efforts of some talented stars-in-the-making. 

Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane (No. 7 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) has taken a pair of wins, while 1st Impressions Husqvarna’s Jett Katarzy (No. 17 1st Impressions Husqvarna FC450) was victorious last time out. And Turner Honda’s Adam Costan-Wood (No. 88 Turner Racing Honda CRF450R) finished 4th while making his debut this past weekend.

However, the beauty of the class is the fact that its tightly restricted, stock-based regs reduce the financial barriers associated with entry. This allows riders without the support of a powerhouse team to complete on level terms. Talent shines above all.

Nearly half of this year’s podiums have gone to racers whose team name is their own. That list includes Bitz-Hay Racing’s Ryder Bitz-Hay (No. 14 Bitz-Hay Racing KTM 450 SX-F), who is the only rider to finish on the box in all three rounds this season.

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.

WERA Heads To Grattan, and Not To Vintage Motorcycle Days

John Ulrich

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May 1, 2026

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WERA Heads To Grattan, and Not To Vintage Motorcycle Days

WERA Motorcycle Roadracing Kicks Off 2026 Northeast Season at Grattan Raceway While Bidding Farewell to a Long-Running Engagement

WERA Motorcycle Roadracing is proud to announce the opening of the 2026 Northeast region season with an exciting event at Grattan Raceway in Michigan on May 16–17. Pre-registration is currently open and will remain available through midnight on May 9th. Those who miss the deadline can still register at the track.

As the season gets underway, WERA also marks the end of a significant chapter in its history. Since 2009, WERA has been contracted by the American Motorcyclist Association to manage and operate the roadracing portion of Vintage Motorcycle Days, one of the most celebrated events in the vintage motorcycle community. Over the course of that 15-year engagement, WERA’s oversight of the roadracing program transformed the competition into something the grassroots road racing community could be proud of, growing participation dramatically, and in recent years achieving record numbers with over 200 riders competing in the roadrace portion alone.

That growth didn’t happen by accident. It was the product of years of operational expertise, dedication to the competitor experience, and an unwavering commitment to keeping the “vintage” in Vintage Motorcycle Days, ensuring that the roadracing program remained true to its roots and accessible to the riders and machines that define the vintage racing community.

The AMA has announced that moving forward, Vintage Motorcycle Days will bring the roadracing operation in-house, with MotoAmerica assisting in timing and scoring, a direction that reflects a different vision for what the event will be. WERA wishes the AMA well and is proud of what was built over the last 15 years.

For WERA moving forward, the mission remains the same: providing roadracers with the most competitive, well-organized, and accessible racing program in the country. That mission continues this season in the Northeast at Grattan Raceway on May 16–17.
WERA Motorcycle Roadracing was founded in 1973 and remains the premier organization for developing talent in the sport of motorcycle roadracing. Our legacy of producing professional riders at the national and world level is second to none. All events are organized and operated by WERA Motorcycle Roadracing and are co-sanctioned by the AMA. Competition is available for riders of all skill levels in the WERA Sportsman Series, as well as the Pro-Am Pirelli/WERA National Challenge Series. WERA also proudly hosts a dedicated Vintage Racing program. For those seeking maximum seat time and real-world experience, the National Endurance Series offers both Ultralightweight and Big Bike Endurance events. WERA Motorcycle Roadracing was voted AMA Track Organizer of the Year in both 2017 and 2024. There is something for everyone with WERA Motorcycle Roadracing!

For further information contact WERA Motorcycle Roadracing or check the web site at www.wera.com.

N2 Expands Leadership Group to Accelerate National Growth

May 2, 2026

JohnFarrellApexProPhoto2 — John Farrell (N2 COO). Photo by Apex Pro / courtesy N2 Track days.

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.

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.”

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.

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

May 2, 2026

Davis Fisher (No. 67), Dallas Daniels (No. 1), Briar Bauman (No. 3), and Kody Kopp (No. 12) line up on the front row for the Mission AFT SuperTwins main event at the 2026 Ventura Short Track. Photo by Tim Lester/AMA Pro Racing.

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