Roadracing World Young Guns 2024: Maxwell Toth

David Swarts

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April 24, 2024

Roadracing World Young Guns 2024: Maxwell Toth

Roadracing World started this exclusive special feature recognizing the most promising young road racers as an answer to pessimists who claimed America had no new, up-and-coming young racers. This edition of the Roadracing World Young Gun Awards marks the 28th consecutive year of showcasing an abundance of new talent.

Roadracing World Young Guns have won:

FIM MotoGP and FIM Superbike races and World Championships;

MotoAmerica and AMA Pro races and Championships, including 13 AMA Pro Superbike Championships;

A KTM RC Cup World Final race;

WERA National Endurance Championships and WERA National Challenge Championships;

ASRA/Formula USA Grand National and CCS National Championships;

AMA Road Racing Grand Championships and Horizon Awards;

USGPRU National Championships;

Many regional and local titles.

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

We’ve spent the last several months accepting nominations and evaluating road racers between the ages of 10 and 18 (as of the start of the 2024 season) who have, at a minimum, won Expert-level road races and/or Championships or had outstanding results as an Amateur/Novice. Most of the riders included here have done far more than the minimum.

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

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

The entire Roadracing World Young Guns, Class of 2024 is featured in the April 2024 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine.

AGR Team Owner Anscari Nadal (right) with 17-year-old American Max Toth (left). Photo courtesy AGR Team. — AGR Team Owner Anscari Nadal (right) with then-17-year-old American Maxwell Toth (left). Photo courtesy AGR Team.

Age: 18.

Current home: Barcelona, Spain (originally from Belmont, California).

Current height/weight: 6’0”/150 pounds.

Current school grade level: 12^th grade.

Began riding at age: 4 years.

First road race: 2009, Stockton, California, Supermoto USA, PW Class, 2nd place.

Current racebike: Kalex Moto2.

Current tuners/mechanics: AGR Team.

Primary race series: FIM JuniorGP Moto2 European Championship.

Sponsors: T3 Racing, Vircos Leathers, HJC, CT Racing.

Recent racing accomplishments: 2023 season, tied for 24^th in FIM JuniorGP Moto2 European Championship (best race result was 13^th in Race Two at Portimao); 2022 season, earned co-Championship in CIV/Italian Aprilia RS 660 Cup (4 wins, 8 total podiums), 1 podium finish in RFME ESBK SuperStock 600 race at Jerez, raced as wild card in FIM Moto2 European Championship finale at Valencia (qualified 19^th but was taken out/crashed in race); 2021 season, finished 2^nd racing as a wild card in CIV Aprilia RS 660 Cup race at Vallelunga, finished 9^th in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (only rab 12 races, 1 win, 4 total podiums), finished 13^th in MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship (only ran 4 races, 2 podium finishes); 2020 season, qualified 4th and finished 5^th in Race Two in MotoAmerica Junior Cup debut at Laguna Seca, tied for 19^th in CIV (Italian) Moto3 National Championship (best race finish was 10^th at Misano); 2019 season, placed 9^th in CIV PreMoto3 Championship (1 podium finish at Mugello), won Pro Supermoto USA 250 race; 2018 season, won all races he entered in Z & F Grand Prix School (mini Grand Prix series in France).

2024 racing goals: Win FIM JuniorGP Moto2 European Championship.

Racing career goal: Race in one of the World Championships.

Racing hero: Iker Lecuona.

Favorite track: Valencia.

Favorite hobby: Riding BMX.

If I wasn’t racing I would be…: A music producer.

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

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

2013 AMA Pro SuperSport East Champion and 2022 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion Corey Alexander;

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

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

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

MotoAmerica Twins Cup race winner Jackson Blackmon;

former Canadian Sport Bike Champion Tomas Casas;

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

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

2011 Daytona 200 winner Jason DiSalvo;

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

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

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

Canadian Superbike race winner Bodhi Edie;

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

2019 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Bobby Fong;

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

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

2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Championship runner-up Michael Gilbert;

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

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

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

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

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

MotoAmerica Supersport front-runner Teagg Hobbs;

AMA Pro Superstock race winner Jake Holden;

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

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

2021 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, Moto2 World Championship point scorer, and MotoAmerica Superbike racer Sean Dylan Kelly;

Canadian Superbike race winner Kevin Lacombe;

two-time MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion, 2020 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship runner-up Rocco Landers;

two-time MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion Andrew Lee;

2021 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and Superbike Cup Champion Jake Lewis;

MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Sam Lochoff;

MotoAmerica Superstock 600 race winner Nick McFadden;

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

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

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

2012 Canadian Superbike Championship runner-up Andrew Nelson;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher and former World Superbike competitor Jayson Uribe;

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

Canadian Superbike race winner Alex Welsh;

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

MotoAmerica Junior Cup and Superbike Cup race winner Ashton Yates;

and two-time AMA Pro Superbike Championship runner-up Blake Young.

Hanging With Hayden Gillim, In The April Issue

Trudy Ulrich

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April 23, 2024

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Hanging With Hayden Gillim, In The April Issue

Featured In the April 2024 issue of Roadracing World:

Hayden Gillim has finished as the runner-up in AMA or MotoAmerica National Championships six times during his successful career. But the 29-year-old veteran knocked that monkey off his back by winning two MotoAmerica Championships in 2023.

It was a long road getting there, but Gillim isn’t planning on stopping any time soon…

“Hanging With: Hayden Gillim,” by David Swarts

Hayden Gillim started at the age of six on a Honda XR50 and has done journeyman’s work ever since, grinding out a career and showing flashes of brilliance when his bikes were good enough. Last season, Gillim had his chance, and showed everyone just how good a rider he really is! Read his story in the latest issue of Roadracing World!

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AHRMA: Race Results From Buttonwillow Raceway Park

David Swarts

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April 23, 2024

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AHRMA: Race Results From Buttonwillow Raceway Park

Here are complete race results from the 2024 Bridgestone Tires AHRMA Roadracing Series event held April 21 at Buttonwillow Raceway Park, in Buttonwillow, California.

RRW 2024 Buttonwillow - Weekend Results

Podcast: ChampSchool’s Ienatsch Talks About Motorcycle Rider Training

David Swarts

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April 23, 2024

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Podcast: ChampSchool’s Ienatsch Talks About Motorcycle Rider Training

Yamaha Champions Riding School Founder and Chief Instructor Nick Ienatsch was recently interviewed by Teejay Adams on the Motos & Friends podcast. Ienatsch, a former professional racer, journalist, and lifelong motorcyclist, talked about the different approaches and techniques of motorcycle rider training.

Listen to that interview HERE.

Beeler Named CEO Of Krämer Motorcycles USA

David Swarts

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April 23, 2024

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Beeler Named CEO Of Krämer Motorcycles USA

Krämer Motorcycles USA Announces Jensen Beeler as Its New CEO

FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA – April 23, 2024 – Krämer Motorcycles USA is proud to announce the appointment of Jensen Beeler as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Launching Krämer Motorcycles USA in 2015, Joe Karvonen has been the driving force behind the brand’s success in North America, and earned him the moniker “Krämer Joe” amongst loyal Krämer fans. Joe will continue to own and operate Krämer Motorcycles USA out of its headquarters in Fargo, North Dakota.

“This is less of a change in management, and more of an expansion of leadership in our team, as Jensen increasingly takes on the responsibility for the business direction and corporate strategy of Krämer Motorcycles USA, leaving myself and the current staff to execute that plan,” explained Joe Karvonen, Founder and Owner of Krämer Motorcycles USA.

With over 20 years of industry experience, Jensen’s leadership has already been a benefit to Krämer Motorcycles USA, with unit sales and revenue essentially doubling since he joined the company two years ago.

The dealer network has also expanded in the past two years, with Krämer motorcycles now available regionally in the Pacific Northwest, California Coast, Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, Northeast, and Florida peninsula.

“After the pandemic, Krämer Motorcycles USA was in need of a reboot, so Joe and I sat down and came up with a strategic plan to turnaround the company,” explains Jensen Beeler. “Two years later, we are seeing that hard work come to fruition, and now Krämer Motorcycles USA sits in the best position it has ever seen, with an awesome team to take us into the future,” explained Jensen Beeler.

“For the past two years, Jensen has been a critical member of our team, and many of the changes that we have made behind the scenes have been successful because of his implementation and oversight,” added Karvonen. “This year is already off to an impressive start, and we still have some more big announcements for 2024 and beyond still to come.”

Krämer Motorcycles USA imports handbuilt, German-made, track-only road racing motorcycles into North America. More information is available at kramermotorcyclesusa.com.

ASRA Announces More 2024 Schedule Changes

David Swarts

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April 23, 2024

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ASRA Announces More 2024 Schedule Changes

New Round added to the Overall Schedule

VIR Virginia International Raceway

North Course

August 3-4

Friday practice day with EvolveGT August 2nd

What does this mean? Several things actually.

IMPORTANT UPDATES

1. The FIM MINICUP round scheduled for June 22-23 VIR is moved to August 3-4 VIR.

2. The VIR August 3-4 round will be an ASRA Pirelli National round. Along with being a South-East/Atlantic points round. This will take place of the CMP race weekend originally slated for July 20-21.

3. Due to new insurance requirements the ASRA Endurance/Team Challenge round originally slated for NJMP is moving to Blackhawk Farms September 14-15.

View the updated 2024 schedule HERE.

MotoGP: Repsol Honda Working On Current Bike And The Future

David Swarts

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April 23, 2024

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MotoGP: Repsol Honda Working On Current Bike And The Future

Repsol Honda Team look for progress in Jerez

With the complications of the Americas GP behind them, the Repsol Honda Team are aiming to reset and return to making forward progress at the familiar Gran Premio Estrella Galicia 0,0 de España

The Circuit de Jerez – Angel Nieto first hosted a Grand Prix in 1987 and has become one of the most well attended and iconic races on the calendar with fans flocking to the grandstand and hills around the track. At 4.42 kilometers long, the track has created legendary moments such as Doohan vs Criville, Rossi vs Gibernau, Marquez vs Lorenzo and many more. Honda have won the Spanish Grind Prix in the premier class on 25 occasions, first in 1983 and most recently in 2019.

Leaving Austin with a double DNF, Joan Mir is eager to get back to the form he showed in the opening two races of the year and continue maximising his performance throughout the weekend. The Jerez circuit offers another contrasting track in the opening gambit of the MotoGP season for Mir and the Repsol Honda Team to test the RC213V machine in the hunt for improvements.

Like his teammate, Luca Marini arrives in Spain looking for more. The Italian was able to complete both races in America but remains focused on making progress forward and joining the fight for top Honda honours consistently. At this stage, more bike time and more information to work with are what is needed. Marini’s best finish at the Spanish Grand Prix is sixth in the premier class, achieved in 2023.

Stefan Bradl and the HRC Test Team will join as a fifth Honda RC213V this weekend, the team regularly testing at Jerez throughout the year.

A one-day post-race Test will follow the Grand Prix on Monday.

Joan Mir

“I think coming to a race like Jerez where you have all the home fans to support you will be a help after the tough weekend we had in Austin. It’s important to put that behind us and keep working like we did at the start of the year to understand the capability of the bike this weekend. We are realistic about what is possible, and we need to focus on making improvements and aiming for more in the future. It’s about step by step, making steady progress and we can’t expect a big leap at this stage.”

Luca Marini

“It’s another weekend to keep working with the team and aim for more improvements. Now is not the time to stop working, we have to keep on gathering information and not only trying to improve our current package but also working on developments for the future. Jerez is a good track for this kind of job, the Test Team has done a lot of testing here and will be with us this weekend so it will be interesting to see what we can learn from this.”

American Flat Track: SUPER73 Returns As Official Electric Bike

David Swarts

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April 23, 2024

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American Flat Track: SUPER73 Returns As Official Electric Bike

SUPER73 Returns for the Fourth Year as Official Electric Bike of Progressive American Flat Track

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is pleased to announce SUPER73, the American lifestyle adventure brand specializing in electric motorbikes, will return for the fourth consecutive year and serve as the Official Electric Bike of Progressive AFT for the 2024 season.

With its perfectly balanced blend of retro design sensibilities and cutting-edge technology, SUPER73 has created waves in the e-bike market since its introduction in 2016. The brand successfully developed products to help fuse motorcycle heritage with youth culture through its class-defining style, innovative technology, and grin-inducing riding experience. It has quickly grown into one of the most recognizable electric vehicle brands in the world.

Now entering its fourth season as the series Official Electric Bike, SUPER73 is rooted in motorcycle culture and boasts a long-time association with dirt track motorcycle racing. That connection continues to grow stronger thanks to several initiatives associated with the expanded partnership.

This year’s Mission SuperTwins champion will receive a brand-new SUPER73. Additionally, a versatile fleet of SUPER73 models, complete with parts and accessory support, will travel to each round for use at the track by Progressive AFT staff and officials.

As part of the brand’s broader strategy to promote the series, SUPER73 will be on site at the Ventura Short Track along with other select Progressive AFT events, enabling fans to check out, demo, purchase, or even win SUPER73 electric bikes at the track.

“We’re excited to partner with SUPER73 again this year,” said Gene Crouch, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. “Seeing how enthusiastically the paddock and fans have embraced their products, it’s easy to understand why SUPER73 has developed such a loyal, passionate customer base.”

For more information on SUPER73 visit https://super73.com.

The 2024 Progressive American Flat Track season will resume with its first Half-Mile of the year with the Mission Texas Half-Mile presented by Al Lamb’s Dallas Honda and Roof Systems of Dallas at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 27. Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/texas-half-mile-86387 to secure your tickets today.

For more information on Progressive AFT visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

ABOUT SUPER73®

SUPER73® is an American lifestyle adventure brand based in Orange County, CA that develops products to help fuse motorcycle heritage with youth culture. Founded in 2016, SUPER73 has quickly grown into one of the most recognizable electric vehicle brands in the world with a passionate customer base including A-list celebrities, professional athletes, and many more. For more information, visit super73.com or @super73 on social media.

About Progressive American Flat Track

Progressive American Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. Progressive American Flat Track is televised on FOX Sports and streams live via FloRacing. For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, please visit us on the web, like us on Facebook, follow us on X, and check us out on Instagram.

State Farm Sponsoring AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

David Swarts

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April 23, 2024

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State Farm Sponsoring AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

State Farm® Proudly Supports Motorcycle Enthusiasts at the 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Yamaha

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — State Farm® is the official insurance partner of 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Yamaha, which runs July 26-28 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

“We can’t wait to join motorcycle enthusiasts at the AMA at Vintage Motorcycle Days,” Michael Murphy, Director of Recreational Markets at State Farm. “This will be our first time attending the event, and we’re looking forward to meeting vintage motorcycle aficionados while commemorating AMA’s 100th anniversary celebration.”

Founded by George J. Mecherle in 1922 as an automobile insurance company, State Farm is the largest, most reliable, insurance provider in the United States.

“State Farm is committed to providing quality insurance to motorcyclists, which makes them an excellent partner for 2024 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days,” said AMA Director of Marketing and Communications Joy Burgess. “With its dedication to supporting motorcyclists and prowess as an insurance provider, having their presence at VMD will elevate the excitement surrounding the event.”

Serving as a celebration of the American Motorcyclist Association’s 100th anniversary, the 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will be the largest to date. With North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet, amateur racing in multiple disciplines, stunt shows, vendor displays and much more on the docket, this year’s edition of the beloved event will be a vintage motorcyclist’s paradise.

To keep track of VMD-related announcements and purchase tickets, visit https://vintagemotorcycledays.com/. Sign up for the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days newsletter and stay engaged with the VMD Facebook and Instagram pages for up-to-date information regarding the event.

For more information on State Farm motorcycle insurance, visit Motorcycle Insurance – State Farm®.

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

Not a member? Join the AMA today: AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

Roadracing World Young Guns 2024: Jesse James Shedden

David Swarts

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April 23, 2024

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Roadracing World Young Guns 2024: Jesse James Shedden

Roadracing World started this exclusive special feature recognizing the most promising young road racers as an answer to pessimists who claimed America had no new, up-and-coming young racers. This edition of the Roadracing World Young Gun Awards marks the 28th consecutive year of showcasing an abundance of new talent.

Roadracing World Young Guns have won:

FIM MotoGP and FIM Superbike races and World Championships;

MotoAmerica and AMA Pro races and Championships, including 13 AMA Pro Superbike Championships;

A KTM RC Cup World Final race;

WERA National Endurance Championships and WERA National Challenge Championships;

ASRA/Formula USA Grand National and CCS National Championships;

AMA Road Racing Grand Championships and Horizon Awards;

USGPRU National Championships;

Many regional and local titles.

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

We’ve spent the last several months accepting nominations and evaluating road racers between the ages of 10 and 18 (as of the start of the 2024 season) who have, at a minimum, won Expert-level road races and/or Championships or had outstanding results as an Amateur/Novice. Most of the riders included here have done far more than the minimum.

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

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

The entire Roadracing World Young Guns, Class of 2024 is featured in the April 2024 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine.

Jesse James Shedden

Age: 15.

Current home: Helendale, California.

Current height/weight: 5’4”/130 pounds.

Current school grade level: 9^th grade.

Began riding at age: 3 years.

First road race: 2019, Rosamond, California, UMRA, 65cc Grand Prix, 1st place.

Current racebikes: Honda NSF250R, KTM RC 390, Ohvale GP-2 190cc.

Current tuner/mechanic: JJ Matters/Suspension Matters.

Primary race series: CIV PreMoto3 National Championship, CVMA, AMA Supermoto.

Top sponsors: Bierreti Racing, Fresh N Lean, Dunlop, Suspension Matters, Alpinestars, KYT Helmets, TechSpec, Mithos, ASV inventions, Maxima, Throttle Syndicate, Galfer, VNM Sports, Cardiff, Yoshimura, and Anthony’s Leather Works.

Recent racing accomplishments: 2023 season, placed 3^rd in CIV Junior Aprilia Sport Production Championship (3 wins, 5 total podiums in 10 races), placed 18^th in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (2 top-seven finishes in 2 races started); 2022 season, finished runner-up in North America Talent Cup (6 wins, 11 total podiums in 14 races), finished 3^rd in MotoAmerica Mini Cup 190cc class (3 wins, 4 total podiums); 2021 season, won MotoAmerica Mini Cup 190cc Championship (5 wins, 7 total podiums), finished 2nd in MotoAmerica Mini Cup 160cc Championship (1 win, 5 total podiums), finished 14th in the World MiniGP in Valencia, Spain; 2020 season, won Mini 80 WERA West Sportsman Championship (2 wins, 6 total podiums), finished 2nd in MotoAmerica Mini Cup 190cc Championship (3 podium finishes), placed 3rd in MotoAmerica Mini Cup 160cc Championship (1 podium finish).

2024 racing goals: Win CIV PreMoto3 National Championship.

Racing career goal: To make it to MotoGP World Championship.

Racing hero: Josh Herrin.

Favorite track: Road America.

Favorite hobby: Video gaming.

If I wasn’t racing I would be…: Playing tennis.