Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, announced today that tickets are officially on sale for the YamahaAtlanta Short Track. Scheduled for Saturday, March 21, the event marks Round 3 of the 2026 season and the series’ anticipated return to the red clay of Senoia Raceway.
The Georgia venue has quickly cemented its reputation as a pivotal stop on the circuit. For the past three seasons, the high-banked, 3/8-mile oval has served as a springboard for championship battles that lasted until the final checkered flag of the season. Last season, Briar Bauman brought home the Harley-Davidson XG750R’s maiden Mission AFT SuperTwins win, setting the stage for a months-long duel with Dallas Daniels, who ultimately prevailed to secure the 2025 Mission AFT SuperTwins Championship.
The 2026 edition of the Yamaha Atlanta Short Track promises an expanded slate of action featuring four distinct classes: Mission AFT SuperTwins, KICKER AFT Singles, AFT AdventureTrackers and the emerging AFT ProSport 450. It will mark the first time both the AFT AdventureTrackers and AFT ProSport 450 take to the red clay of Senoia Raceway.
Originally built in 1969 by Hence Pollard, the facility has undergone a modern resurgence under the leadership of the Pollard family and short-track standout Bubba Pollard. Beyond the on-track competition, fans can enjoy a festival-style atmosphere that includes live music, a premier fireworks display, an interactive Fan Zone and Kids Zone, multi-day camping opportunities and a variety of local food vendors.
A wide range of ticketing options and premium experiences are available for fans of all ages. General admission tickets are priced at $50 for adults, while students can attend for $30 with valid student identification presented at the event. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free with the purchase of a paid adult ticket. Reserved Grandstand seating is available for all ages, with Row 1 priced at $70 and Rows 2 and above available for $60.
Fans looking to get closer to the action can enhance their race day with the Trackside Fan Experience. Opening Ceremonies access includes infield viewing of the opening ceremonies and one segment of racing action, priced at $135 for all ages or available as a $95 add-on to an existing ticket. Practice Viewing offers infield access for one segment of on-track action during practice sessions and is available for $110 for all ages or $70 as an add-on.
Pit access is also available, with Pit Passes priced at $50 for adults and $30 for children ages 12 and under. A Trackside Entry Ticket, available for all ages, is offered at $85. Reserved Trackside Parking can be purchased for $100 per vehicle, while Multi-Day Camping Passes are available for $75.
Don’t miss the start of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season. The series kicks off the season with the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA I & II at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6.
The 2026 season is officially underway for Bodie Paige and Jake Paige, as the brothers opened their Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup campaign with the first official test at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.
This season, the Paige brothers are racing both the Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup and the full MotoAmerica series.
Sepang Test Results – Day Two (Combined Sessions)
Tuesday’s combined morning sessions delivered clear progress for both riders:
Bodie Paige – 5th overall
Fastest lap: 2:17.613
Bodie Paige (12) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Moto4 Asia Talent Cup.
Jake Paige (15) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Moto4 Asia Talent Cup.
Jake Paige – 18th overall
Fastest lap: 2:19.310
Tuesday afternoon, the Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup riders completed a 10-lap race simulation, where Bodie Paige delivered an impressive performance to take the win, while fellow Australian Jake Paige finished ninth as he continued building race pace and consistency.
The 2026 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship will once again take place over 12 rounds and 36 races. The season will start in Phillip Island with the Australian Round on February 21st and while there are many changes for the coming campaign one thing remains constant, WorldSBK is Pure Motorsport.
Armed with the fastest production derived motorcycles in the world the 22 rider field will deliver excitement at every round. History has proven that in this championship that the rider has been the biggest factor in making the difference between success and failure. For the six manufacturers on the grid they’ll be hoping that their line-up proves pivotal in getting the most from their machinery and delivering success throughout the campaign.
Miguel Oliveira (88) during the Jerez test. Photo courtesy Dorna.
The ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team enters the season as the reigning Riders’ Championship holder but with a new line-up. Miguel Oliveira joins the series following a successful Grand Prix career that included race victories in all three classes, while three-time WorldSBK race winner Danilo Petrucci switches manufacturers after three seasons aboard Ducati machinery.
Alvaro Bautista (19) during the Jerez test. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Ducati will once again be led by 2025 title runner-up Nicolo Bulega. The 26-year-old returns to the Aruba.It Racing – Ducati squad for his third Superbike season and will aim to become the first rider to win both Supersport and Superbike world titles. After finishing second in last year’s championship despite 14 race wins, Bulega enters 2026 as the title favourite. Nicolo Bulega will line up alongside a new teammate in 2026, with Iker Lecuona replacing Alvaro Bautista in the Ducati factory squad. After four seasons with Honda HRC, Lecuona has shown encouraging form during pre-season testing aboard the updated Panigale V4 R. Ducati will also boast a formidable Independent line-up, headed by Bautista following the double World Champion’s move to Barni Spark Racing Team. Sam Lowes will look to continue his upward momentum with the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team after securing a pole position last season.
Yamaha heads into the new season with a revamped rider line-up, adding Xavi Vierge and reigning WorldSSP Champion Stefano Manzi. Manzi steps up to WorldSBK following his title-winning campaign, while Vierge arrives from Honda. After securing a race win last season through Andrea Locatelli, Yamaha will look to the Italian to lead its challenge, supported by former Moto2 World Champion Remy Gardner as he enters his fourth year in the championship.
Garrett Gerloff (31) during the Jerez test. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Bimota and Kawasaki will retain unchanged line-ups for 2026. Alex Lowes delivered a strong return season for bimota, finishing sixth in the standings and claiming four podiums. The Italian marque will aim to build on that progress, with Axel Bassani targeting further gains. Kawasaki will again be represented by Garrett Gerloff as the sole rider for the brand.
Jake Dixon (96) during the Jerez test. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Honda has bolstered its WorldSBK effort with the signing of two Moto2 race winners. Jake Dixon returns to Superbike competition after seven years in Grand Prix racing to contest his first full WorldSBK season, having previously appeared as a wildcard at Donington Park in 2017. He will be joined by Somkiat Chantra on the Honda CBR1000RR-R SP. Chantra is set to make history as the first full-time Thai rider in WorldSBK, though a pre-season injury will rule him out of the opening round.
WorldSBK boasts a rich heritage and celebrated its landmark 1,000th race last season. With only one Superbike World Champion on the grid for 2026, the stage is set for a new name to be written into the history books.
WorldSBK is back for more in 2026, with the season getting underway at the Australian Round at Phillip Island on 20-22 February.
With WorldSSP entering the fifth year of its “Next Generation” regulations, the series continues to grow in stature. This season, eight manufacturers will take to the grid, with ZXMOTO joining in 2026. The Chinese manufacturer has partnered with the World Championship-winning Evan Bros Racing team and will field two bikes for Valentin Debise and Federico Caricasulo. The regulations allow a wide range of machinery to be competitive, with the grid featuring two-, three-, and four-cylinder machines. Last year, four manufacturers claimed victories, and with double WorldSSP champion Dominique Aegerter returning to the class, Kawasaki will be confident of winning races for the first time since 2023.
Last year’s champion, Manzi, has been promoted to the Superbike class, but the majority of last year’s front-runners will be back for 2026. Can Oncu replaces Manzi at the Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing squad, and having proven himself with six victories last year, the Turkish rider will be the early-season favourite. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing Verdnatura) and Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) return to the class this year and will be confident of adding to their race-winning pedigree, while former champions like Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) and Aegerter will look to return to the front of the field.
WorldSBK will feature a new class in 2026, with the FIM Sportbike World Championship making its debut at the Portuguese Round. With six manufacturers competing, the new class has already proven very popular, with Aprilia and Suzuki returning to the paddock.
The Portuguese Round will also be the first round of the WorldWCR season, with Maria Herrera returning as the defending champion.
Royalty Racing has announced that Carson King will enter the Supersport Championship for the 2026 MotoAmerica season.
King, who is from Caseyville, Illinois, will be aboard the #35 Suzuki GSX-R750 beginning next month when he races in his first Daytona 200. After progressing through both the Junior Cup Championship and the Talent Cup Championship where he recorded multiple top-four finishes and qualified on the front row multiple times, this will be the 17-year-old’s third full season in MotoAmerica.
King is 17 years old and lives in Caseyville, Illinois. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The move up to Supersport marks the next step in King’s development as he faces a deeper, more experienced field of riders. Royalty Racing team owner Travis King commented, “Carson was a little bit oversized for the Talent Cup bike, and we’re excited to see what he can do on a bike that fits him better and has plenty of power.”
King and his Royalty Racing team are supported by Window Depot, MotoSetup Pro, Woodcraft Technologies, Dunlop, Bison, Helmet House, Shoei, and Vortex.
The Daytona 200 kicks off the 2026 MotoAmerica season on March 5 through 8 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Thousands of motorcycle riders again made their annual pilgrimage to Southland for the 19th annual Burt Munro Challenge festival this year and all were rewarded with special memories to cherish.
Perhaps the most special moments of all, however, belonged to Bay of Plenty racer Mitch Rees as he took his Honda CBR1000RR-R to a perfect run of wins in two separate elements of the week-long extravaganza.
The 33-year-old businessman from Whakatane, the multi-time and current champion in both the New Zealand Superbike Championships and the popular Suzuki International Series as well, proved to be almost unstoppable at the opening event of the multi-discipline four-day festival on Thursday, despite extra challenges being put in front of him.
Rees headed off Wakefield rider Angus Phyn in the series of sprint races to the top of Bluff Hill, recapturing the trophy he had also collected when he won the same race at the Bluff Hill event the last time he raced there in 2018.
His father, Tony Rees (on an identical Honda CBR1000RR-R) is currently recovering from an injury sustained while racing at Manfeild in December – he won the Bluff Hill race last season (and also in 2023, and 2024) – and he acted as his son’s mechanic during this year’s Burt Munro Challenge.
Meanwhile, the reigning national superbike champion was on a mission at the Teretonga Park, the venue hosting the second round of four in the 2026 New Zealand Superbike Championships (NZSBK), with this separate two-day event being included within the Burt Munro Challenge programme.
However, while the elite 1000cc Formula One and superbike class riders were being raced on the track simultaneously, the two classes were scored separately.
Even so, Mitch Rees qualified fastest rider over both categories at the weekend and, despite a massive delay between when the NZSBK riders were set off at the race start and the Burt Munro F1 riders were released, Rees made short work of powering through the entire gaggle of bikes, impressively winning the first combined race of the weekend.
Rees was further nobbled in the last race on Sunday, the delay increased further between when the NZSBK riders were started and the F1 Burt Munro categories were launched, and he was unfortunately unable to bridge the gap in the short eight-lap race.
Mitch Rees was unbeaten in his four F1 race category outings over Saturday and Sunday, with Richmond rider Heath Botica (Ducati V4S 1100) finishing F1 class runner-up.
“I was forced to start behind the superbike riders and then battle through traffic in all the races, but I had a lot of fun,”said Rees afterwards.
“I set a new track record at the same time.
“I’m going international for the next wee while and that’s why I’m not defending my superbike crown in the nationals this season,”he explained.
“I have the Isle of Man races coming up in May and June, but, before that, I will race a couple of rounds of the British Superbike Championships in early May and also the North-west 200 in Northern Ireland that same month.”
Meanwhile, as regards the off-road brigade, the popular beach race phase of the Burt Munro Challenge again attracted hundreds of riders to Oreti Beach from all over New Zealand and from overseas too.
Southlander Johnny Racz (Honda CRF450, from Otautau) was simply too quick for his rivals, winning the main 50-lap feature race, finishing two laps ahead of runner-up rider Matthew Davies (Husqvarna FC450), of Australia.
With these major event wins ticked off, the Honda brigade certainly had reason to celebrate the Burt Munro Challenge 2026.
The 2026 season is officially underway for Bodie Paige and Jake Paige, as the brothers opened their Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup campaign with the first official test at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.
This season, the Paige brothers are racing both the Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup and the full MotoAmerica series.
Sepang Test Results – Day One (Combined Sessions)
Monday’s combined morning and afternoon sessions delivered clear progress for both riders:
Bodie Paige – 9th overall
Fastest lap: 2:18.871
Bodie Paige (12) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Moto4 Asia Talent Cup.
Jake Paige – 20th overall
Fastest lap: 2:20.773
In a 22-rider international field, Bodie finished inside the top 10, less than two seconds from the fastest time, while Jake continued to build pace on a challenging circuit.
The Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup is a key step on the Road to MotoGP, running alongside select MotoGP events across Asia and the Pacific region. The official 2026 series schedule can be found below.
Former Grand Prix crew chief Peter Bom traveled to Sepang for the first tests of the 2026 MotoGP season, and he sits down with Roadracing World MotoGP Editor Mat Oxley to share his first-hand insights in the latest edition of the Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast.
GLENDALE, Ariz. (February 7, 2026) – The fifth round of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship was headlined by the largest audience ever for a Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship race inside State Farm Stadium, which also included unprecedented attendance at FanFest. The record crowd was treated to a memorable night of racing that provided a shakeup of the early 450SMX Class title fight as Progressive Insurance Cycle Gear Suzuki’s Ken Roczen became the fourth different winner in the first five races, while Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence took over the points lead. It all unfolded after misfortune hindered entering points leader and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Eli Tomac to a finish outside the top 10.
Ken Roczen Wins in Glendale to Become Fourth Different Winnerin Five Races to Open 2026 Monster Energy Supercross Season.
The 450SMX Class Main Event began with ISRT MX4Christ Kawasaki’s Vince Friese briefly out front for the holeshot before Lawrence grabbed the early lead ahead of Roczen and Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb, the defending series champion and winner of last weekend’s race in Houston. Behind them, Tomac was taken to the ground entering the first turn by Quad Lock Honda’s Christian Craig, who lost traction and collided with his KTM-mounted counterpart. Tomac took his time to re-enter the race and resumed well back of the field in 22nd place. Back up front, Lawrence paced the field for the opening stint of the 20 Minutes + 1 Lap Main Event until Roczen went on the attack and seized control of the lead with about 16 minutes left on the race clock. The German’s impressive pace allowed him to establish a lead of about 3.5 seconds, which he managed for the majority of the race. Lawrence asserted a firm hold of second, as Webb slowly lost touch with the lead duo and soon settled in all by himself in third. As the lead trio strengthened their respective positions, the attention shifted to Tomac and his recovery from the early misfortune. Once he caught the rear of the field, Tomac methodically worked his way up the running order, picking off riders one-by-one until he found himself on the cusp of the top 10 in the closing stages of the race.
Roczen went unchallenged en route to his fifth victory inside State Farm Stadium, where he took the checkered flag 3.3 seconds ahead of Lawrence, who captured a fourth straight runner-up finish. Webb followed up his win with a third-place effort, while Tomac climbed up to 12th and salvaged what could have been a devastating night in the championship.
Roczen’s triumph was the 24th of his decorated career and he has now emerged victorious across seven consecutive seasons. It served as an emotional win for the veteran, following a Friday announcement from Pipes Motorsports Group that revealed esteemed team manager Larry Brooks has been diagnosed with cancer and has taken a leave from the races as he undergoes treatment.
Lawrence, whose fifth career runner-up is tied for the second-most without a win in series history, moved atop the 450SMX Class standings and took possession of the red plate for the first time in the premier division. He currently holds a five-point lead over Roczen, while Tomac dropped to third, eight points behind Lawrence.
Progressive Insurance Cycle Gear Suzuki’s Ken Roczen became the fourth different winner in five races with an impressive performance in Glendale. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Ken Roczen – 1st Place – 450SMX Class:
“This feels unreal. I got a good start and then Friese cut me off going into the first turn, which I expected, which slowed my momentum a little bit. [Eventually] I was able to pass Hunter [Lawrence] and I knew it was going to be a long Main Event because trying to put a gap [on the field] was really hard and the track was tricky. It was just so fast, and everything was built super tall. I’m just really happy.
“I want to dedicate this win specifically to Larry [Brooks]. He hasn’t been able to be with us here the last few races. It really hurts all of our hearts. He loves this more than anybody. This one goes out to him.”
With his fourth straight runner-up finish Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence has moved atop the 450SMX Class standings for the first time. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Hunter Lawrence – 2nd Place – 450SMX Class:
“It’s bittersweet. I got a great start and was in a great position. Kenny [Roczen] was riding unreal tonight. He was riding a lot better than me in the first 10 minutes and opened that gap. I just didn’t quite have it. I didn’t feel amazing, just flat, but not bad. We’ll take it. [Getting] the red plate is cool, but we’ve got a long season ahead.”
One week after his first win of the season defending champion Cooper Webb finished third aboard his Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing machine. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Cooper Webb – 3rd Place – 450SMX Class:
“It was a good night overall. I think we know this hasn’t always been my best place [results wise], so I was really happy with that result. Kenny [Roczen] was riding awesome and I was right there with Hunter [Lawrence] for a bit and then he started inching away. I fell into a bit of a no-man’s land and took it for a third. I’m happy with that. Happy to leave here with good points. A podium here is a win for me.”
450SMX Class Podium (left to right) Hunter Lawrence, Ken Rcozen, and Cooper Webb. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Eli Tomac endured through his toughest night of the young season and lost his hold of the points lead after a 12th-place finish. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Eli Tomac – 12th Place – 450SMX Class:
“I put myself in a position where bad things can happen. I started off a little bit pinched [by other riders] and then got taken out by Craig. I don’t know what happened before that or why he crashed. All I know is Craig hit me and I was done. It took me a little while to get warmed up again, to get my body loosened up and going. That’s what I had to get back to 12th. The good thing is we’re not too far down [in the championship]. We’ll just have to do some digging now.”
Haiden Deegan Goes Wire-to-Wire for Fourth Straight 250SMX Class Victory.
The fifth race of the Western Divisional 250SMX Class was arguably the most dominant yet for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan, the reigning West champion. He stormed out the gate to open the 15 Minutes + 1 Lap Main Event with a convincing holeshot that he turned into a multi-second lead just a couple laps into the race. From there, Deegan never looked back and continued to add to his advantage. Fellow Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider Michael Mosiman gave chase from second, while Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Cameron McAdoo and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder DiFrancesco battled for third. McAdoo held the position initially but gave way to DiFrancesco for several laps before the Kawasaki rider reclaimed the position and inched away from his rival. As the race wore on, all eyes centered on Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen, who was on an incredible charge through the field after he rounded the first turn in 19th place. The Washington native made an improbable climb into the top five and then passed his teammate McAdoo to move into podium position with less than three minutes remaining. Kitchen’s journey forward didn’t end there as he caught and passed Mosiman for second with 90 seconds to go and even had Deegan in his sights on the final lap.
Deegan’s command of the Main Event was never threatened, and he easily amassed a wire-to-wire performance for his fourth straight victory. He took the 11th win of his career by 4.1 seconds over Kitchen, who passed 17 riders to secure back-to-back runner-up finishes. McAdoo made a late charge to catch and pass Mosiman and finish third for the second consecutive race, which resulted in an identical podium from the previous race.
Deegan further solidified his command of the Western Divisional standings and has a lead of more than a single race, at 27 points over Mosiman, who finished fourth. DiFrancesco, who finished fifth, sits third, 29 points out of the lead. McAdoo and Kitchen sit fifth and sixth, respectively.
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan went wire-to-wire for his fourth straight Western Divisional 250SMX Class victory. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Haiden Deegan – 1st Place – Western Divisional 250SMX Class:
“These races have been solid. Lots of hard work with the family and the team. Thank you to Yamaha and the whole Star Racing team, my bike is amazing. This feels good. The hard work I put in this offseason, it’s paid off. It shows who works hard and who doesn’t.”
Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen impressed in a runner-up effort that saw him pass 17 riders in a climb from 19th to second. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Levi Kitchen – 2nd Place – Western Divisional 250SMX Class:
“It’s a good night with a lot of positives, but there’s always a negative in my nights [as well]. I can’t be doing that when [Deegan] is doing everything right. Track position is really important, and I didn’t help myself there, but I feel good. I’ve just got to keep working and keep fighting.”
Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Cameron McAdoo earned his third podium finish in the past four races. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Cameron McAdoo – 3rd Place – Western Divisional 250SMX Class:
“I fought hard for that one. I got myself into third on the first lap and then in the option lane I chose the inside, which let Ryder [DiFrancesco] slingshot around me. Then I got him [back for third], then Levi [Kitchen] came and got me [for third]. With three to go I was fourth and I was pretty far from Michael [Mosiman], but I had been digging the whole time. I saw him and saw where I had some more in the tank and just made it happen.”
Western Divisional 250SMX Class Podium (left to right) Levi Kitchen, Haiden Deegan, and Cameron McAdoo. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
The Monster Energy SMX World Championship and Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship will continue next Saturday for the sixth race of the season from Seattle’s Lumen Field. Live broadcast coverage on Peacock will begin at 1 p.m. ET with Race Day Live, followed by the Gate Drop at 7 p.m. ET. Additionally, a domestic Spanish language broadcast is available on Pea cock while international viewers can choose from dedicated English, French, and Spanish broadcasts via SMX Video Pass (www.SMXVideoPass.com).
All 17 rounds of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and 11 rounds of the Pro Motocross Championship are on sale. Tickets for the SMX World Championship Playoff Rounds and Final will go on pre-sale Tuesday, Jan. 27, with general tickets on-sale to the public on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Supermotocross.com. Saturday FanFest will take place at all postseason races, Friday FanFest and camping will be available in Columbus and Ridgedale, additional details to follow.
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The Malaysian capital hosted an incredible 2026 Season Launch, full of fans, noise and headline acts – from the riders to the performers.
MotoGP descended on downtown Kuala Lumpur this weekend for an unforgettable Season Launch. Not just one, but TWO days of MotoGP’s takeover in Malaysia’s capital city culminated in an estimated 20,000 fans coming out to welcome their heroes to the show run and stunning stage finale.
First, the official opening party added some glitz and glamour, held in the Permata Sapura Tower on Friday evening – with a stunning view across the city. Fans greeted the riders on the red carpet as the paddock turned out in black tie before it was time to get suited and booted for the main event.
After the bikes headed around the city on display throughout Friday, on Saturday night it was time to fire up the engines and take them for a spin for the Show Run. Rain ahead of go time only added to the intensity before the weather calmed and the engines starting warming up. Team by team, the riders did two show laps – and added some flair – on their way to the stage to greet the crowd.
The show kicked off at 19:30 and the first bikes headed out through the fan-lined streets from 20:00. After each of the heroes of the 2026 grid had made their appearances, award-winning band The Script took to the stage – adding to performances from DJ PAWSA and Malaysian band DOLLA. The close of the show saw the riders join The Script on stage for their final photo op, signing off in style.
After a stunner to launch the 2026 season, fans don’t have to wait long for more action from the most exciting sport on Earth. The Buriram Test is another two days of track action as the sporting storylines of the season continue to unfold, before it’s finally time for the lights to go out on racing. Buriram, Thailand, March 1 – save the date and join us for the start of a season already guaranteed to make history as 22 Grands Prix await.
PHOTOS – SEASON LAUNCH:
Jack Miller on the left and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu on the right. Photo courtesy Dorna
Francesco Bagnaia (63) and Marc Marquez (93). Photo courtesy Dorna
Joan Mir (36) and Luca Marini (10). Photo courtesy Dorna
Alex Rins (42). Photo courtesy Dorna
Raul Fernandez (25). Photo courtesy Dorna
Marco Bezzecchi (on the left) and Jorge Martin (on the right). Photo courtesy Dorna
Fabio Di Giannantonio (49) and Franco Morbidelli (21). Photo courtesy Dorna
Maverick Viñales (12) and Enea Bastianini (23). Photo courtesy Dorna
Alex Marquez (73). Photo courtesy Dorna
Johann Zarco (5) and Diogo Moreira (11). Photo courtesy Dorna
Photos from Friday as the most exciting sport on Earth touches down in KLCC.
The Opening Party takes place tonight in KL for the 2026 MotoGP Season Launch, and the riders headed out for a photo op first, with the iconic PETRONAS towers serving as a backdrop.
On Saturday night, the show run and incredible stage event will take place just underneath the towers. Find out more HERE and come back for more tomorrow as MotoGP stages a night to remember.
MotoGP Season Launch in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo courtesy Dorna
MotoGP Season Launch in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo courtesy Dorna
Dallas Daniels (32) releases the clutch during a heat race at Senoia Raceway in 2025. Photo by Kristen Lassen for AMA Pro Racing.
Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, announced today that tickets are officially on sale for the YamahaAtlanta Short Track. Scheduled for Saturday, March 21, the event marks Round 3 of the 2026 season and the series’ anticipated return to the red clay of Senoia Raceway.
The Georgia venue has quickly cemented its reputation as a pivotal stop on the circuit. For the past three seasons, the high-banked, 3/8-mile oval has served as a springboard for championship battles that lasted until the final checkered flag of the season. Last season, Briar Bauman brought home the Harley-Davidson XG750R’s maiden Mission AFT SuperTwins win, setting the stage for a months-long duel with Dallas Daniels, who ultimately prevailed to secure the 2025 Mission AFT SuperTwins Championship.
The 2026 edition of the Yamaha Atlanta Short Track promises an expanded slate of action featuring four distinct classes: Mission AFT SuperTwins, KICKER AFT Singles, AFT AdventureTrackers and the emerging AFT ProSport 450. It will mark the first time both the AFT AdventureTrackers and AFT ProSport 450 take to the red clay of Senoia Raceway.
Originally built in 1969 by Hence Pollard, the facility has undergone a modern resurgence under the leadership of the Pollard family and short-track standout Bubba Pollard. Beyond the on-track competition, fans can enjoy a festival-style atmosphere that includes live music, a premier fireworks display, an interactive Fan Zone and Kids Zone, multi-day camping opportunities and a variety of local food vendors.
A wide range of ticketing options and premium experiences are available for fans of all ages. General admission tickets are priced at $50 for adults, while students can attend for $30 with valid student identification presented at the event. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free with the purchase of a paid adult ticket. Reserved Grandstand seating is available for all ages, with Row 1 priced at $70 and Rows 2 and above available for $60.
Fans looking to get closer to the action can enhance their race day with the Trackside Fan Experience. Opening Ceremonies access includes infield viewing of the opening ceremonies and one segment of racing action, priced at $135 for all ages or available as a $95 add-on to an existing ticket. Practice Viewing offers infield access for one segment of on-track action during practice sessions and is available for $110 for all ages or $70 as an add-on.
Pit access is also available, with Pit Passes priced at $50 for adults and $30 for children ages 12 and under. A Trackside Entry Ticket, available for all ages, is offered at $85. Reserved Trackside Parking can be purchased for $100 per vehicle, while Multi-Day Camping Passes are available for $75.
Don’t miss the start of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season. The series kicks off the season with the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA I & II at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6.
Jake Paige (15) and Qabil Irfan (14) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Moto4 Asia Talent Cup.
The 2026 season is officially underway for Bodie Paige and Jake Paige, as the brothers opened their Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup campaign with the first official test at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.
This season, the Paige brothers are racing both the Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup and the full MotoAmerica series.
Sepang Test Results – Day Two (Combined Sessions)
Tuesday’s combined morning sessions delivered clear progress for both riders:
Bodie Paige – 5th overall
Fastest lap: 2:17.613
Bodie Paige (12) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Moto4 Asia Talent Cup.
Jake Paige (15) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Moto4 Asia Talent Cup.
Jake Paige – 18th overall
Fastest lap: 2:19.310
Tuesday afternoon, the Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup riders completed a 10-lap race simulation, where Bodie Paige delivered an impressive performance to take the win, while fellow Australian Jake Paige finished ninth as he continued building race pace and consistency.
Nicolo Bulega (11) during the Jerez test. Photo courtesy Dorna.
The 2026 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship will once again take place over 12 rounds and 36 races. The season will start in Phillip Island with the Australian Round on February 21st and while there are many changes for the coming campaign one thing remains constant, WorldSBK is Pure Motorsport.
Armed with the fastest production derived motorcycles in the world the 22 rider field will deliver excitement at every round. History has proven that in this championship that the rider has been the biggest factor in making the difference between success and failure. For the six manufacturers on the grid they’ll be hoping that their line-up proves pivotal in getting the most from their machinery and delivering success throughout the campaign.
Miguel Oliveira (88) during the Jerez test. Photo courtesy Dorna.
The ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team enters the season as the reigning Riders’ Championship holder but with a new line-up. Miguel Oliveira joins the series following a successful Grand Prix career that included race victories in all three classes, while three-time WorldSBK race winner Danilo Petrucci switches manufacturers after three seasons aboard Ducati machinery.
Alvaro Bautista (19) during the Jerez test. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Ducati will once again be led by 2025 title runner-up Nicolo Bulega. The 26-year-old returns to the Aruba.It Racing – Ducati squad for his third Superbike season and will aim to become the first rider to win both Supersport and Superbike world titles. After finishing second in last year’s championship despite 14 race wins, Bulega enters 2026 as the title favourite. Nicolo Bulega will line up alongside a new teammate in 2026, with Iker Lecuona replacing Alvaro Bautista in the Ducati factory squad. After four seasons with Honda HRC, Lecuona has shown encouraging form during pre-season testing aboard the updated Panigale V4 R. Ducati will also boast a formidable Independent line-up, headed by Bautista following the double World Champion’s move to Barni Spark Racing Team. Sam Lowes will look to continue his upward momentum with the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team after securing a pole position last season.
Yamaha heads into the new season with a revamped rider line-up, adding Xavi Vierge and reigning WorldSSP Champion Stefano Manzi. Manzi steps up to WorldSBK following his title-winning campaign, while Vierge arrives from Honda. After securing a race win last season through Andrea Locatelli, Yamaha will look to the Italian to lead its challenge, supported by former Moto2 World Champion Remy Gardner as he enters his fourth year in the championship.
Garrett Gerloff (31) during the Jerez test. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Bimota and Kawasaki will retain unchanged line-ups for 2026. Alex Lowes delivered a strong return season for bimota, finishing sixth in the standings and claiming four podiums. The Italian marque will aim to build on that progress, with Axel Bassani targeting further gains. Kawasaki will again be represented by Garrett Gerloff as the sole rider for the brand.
Jake Dixon (96) during the Jerez test. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Honda has bolstered its WorldSBK effort with the signing of two Moto2 race winners. Jake Dixon returns to Superbike competition after seven years in Grand Prix racing to contest his first full WorldSBK season, having previously appeared as a wildcard at Donington Park in 2017. He will be joined by Somkiat Chantra on the Honda CBR1000RR-R SP. Chantra is set to make history as the first full-time Thai rider in WorldSBK, though a pre-season injury will rule him out of the opening round.
WorldSBK boasts a rich heritage and celebrated its landmark 1,000th race last season. With only one Superbike World Champion on the grid for 2026, the stage is set for a new name to be written into the history books.
WorldSBK is back for more in 2026, with the season getting underway at the Australian Round at Phillip Island on 20-22 February.
With WorldSSP entering the fifth year of its “Next Generation” regulations, the series continues to grow in stature. This season, eight manufacturers will take to the grid, with ZXMOTO joining in 2026. The Chinese manufacturer has partnered with the World Championship-winning Evan Bros Racing team and will field two bikes for Valentin Debise and Federico Caricasulo. The regulations allow a wide range of machinery to be competitive, with the grid featuring two-, three-, and four-cylinder machines. Last year, four manufacturers claimed victories, and with double WorldSSP champion Dominique Aegerter returning to the class, Kawasaki will be confident of winning races for the first time since 2023.
Last year’s champion, Manzi, has been promoted to the Superbike class, but the majority of last year’s front-runners will be back for 2026. Can Oncu replaces Manzi at the Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing squad, and having proven himself with six victories last year, the Turkish rider will be the early-season favourite. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing Verdnatura) and Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) return to the class this year and will be confident of adding to their race-winning pedigree, while former champions like Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) and Aegerter will look to return to the front of the field.
WorldSBK will feature a new class in 2026, with the FIM Sportbike World Championship making its debut at the Portuguese Round. With six manufacturers competing, the new class has already proven very popular, with Aprilia and Suzuki returning to the paddock.
The Portuguese Round will also be the first round of the WorldWCR season, with Maria Herrera returning as the defending champion.
After competing in the inaugural Talent Cup Championship this past year, Carson King will step up to Supersport for 2026, starting with next month’s Daytona 200. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Royalty Racing has announced that Carson King will enter the Supersport Championship for the 2026 MotoAmerica season.
King, who is from Caseyville, Illinois, will be aboard the #35 Suzuki GSX-R750 beginning next month when he races in his first Daytona 200. After progressing through both the Junior Cup Championship and the Talent Cup Championship where he recorded multiple top-four finishes and qualified on the front row multiple times, this will be the 17-year-old’s third full season in MotoAmerica.
King is 17 years old and lives in Caseyville, Illinois. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The move up to Supersport marks the next step in King’s development as he faces a deeper, more experienced field of riders. Royalty Racing team owner Travis King commented, “Carson was a little bit oversized for the Talent Cup bike, and we’re excited to see what he can do on a bike that fits him better and has plenty of power.”
King and his Royalty Racing team are supported by Window Depot, MotoSetup Pro, Woodcraft Technologies, Dunlop, Bison, Helmet House, Shoei, and Vortex.
The Daytona 200 kicks off the 2026 MotoAmerica season on March 5 through 8 at Daytona International Speedway.
For the full 2026 MotoAmerica schedule and to purchase tickets for MotoAmerica events, click HERE
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Whakatane’s Mitch Rees (Honda CBR1000RR-R) proved himself unstoppable on the two vastly different race tracks he tackled during the famous Burt Munro Challenge festival week. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com
Thousands of motorcycle riders again made their annual pilgrimage to Southland for the 19th annual Burt Munro Challenge festival this year and all were rewarded with special memories to cherish.
Perhaps the most special moments of all, however, belonged to Bay of Plenty racer Mitch Rees as he took his Honda CBR1000RR-R to a perfect run of wins in two separate elements of the week-long extravaganza.
The 33-year-old businessman from Whakatane, the multi-time and current champion in both the New Zealand Superbike Championships and the popular Suzuki International Series as well, proved to be almost unstoppable at the opening event of the multi-discipline four-day festival on Thursday, despite extra challenges being put in front of him.
Rees headed off Wakefield rider Angus Phyn in the series of sprint races to the top of Bluff Hill, recapturing the trophy he had also collected when he won the same race at the Bluff Hill event the last time he raced there in 2018.
His father, Tony Rees (on an identical Honda CBR1000RR-R) is currently recovering from an injury sustained while racing at Manfeild in December – he won the Bluff Hill race last season (and also in 2023, and 2024) – and he acted as his son’s mechanic during this year’s Burt Munro Challenge.
Meanwhile, the reigning national superbike champion was on a mission at the Teretonga Park, the venue hosting the second round of four in the 2026 New Zealand Superbike Championships (NZSBK), with this separate two-day event being included within the Burt Munro Challenge programme.
However, while the elite 1000cc Formula One and superbike class riders were being raced on the track simultaneously, the two classes were scored separately.
Even so, Mitch Rees qualified fastest rider over both categories at the weekend and, despite a massive delay between when the NZSBK riders were set off at the race start and the Burt Munro F1 riders were released, Rees made short work of powering through the entire gaggle of bikes, impressively winning the first combined race of the weekend.
Rees was further nobbled in the last race on Sunday, the delay increased further between when the NZSBK riders were started and the F1 Burt Munro categories were launched, and he was unfortunately unable to bridge the gap in the short eight-lap race.
Mitch Rees was unbeaten in his four F1 race category outings over Saturday and Sunday, with Richmond rider Heath Botica (Ducati V4S 1100) finishing F1 class runner-up.
“I was forced to start behind the superbike riders and then battle through traffic in all the races, but I had a lot of fun,”said Rees afterwards.
“I set a new track record at the same time.
“I’m going international for the next wee while and that’s why I’m not defending my superbike crown in the nationals this season,”he explained.
“I have the Isle of Man races coming up in May and June, but, before that, I will race a couple of rounds of the British Superbike Championships in early May and also the North-west 200 in Northern Ireland that same month.”
Meanwhile, as regards the off-road brigade, the popular beach race phase of the Burt Munro Challenge again attracted hundreds of riders to Oreti Beach from all over New Zealand and from overseas too.
Southlander Johnny Racz (Honda CRF450, from Otautau) was simply too quick for his rivals, winning the main 50-lap feature race, finishing two laps ahead of runner-up rider Matthew Davies (Husqvarna FC450), of Australia.
With these major event wins ticked off, the Honda brigade certainly had reason to celebrate the Burt Munro Challenge 2026.
Bodie Paige (12) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Moto4 Asia Talent Cup.
The 2026 season is officially underway for Bodie Paige and Jake Paige, as the brothers opened their Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup campaign with the first official test at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.
This season, the Paige brothers are racing both the Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup and the full MotoAmerica series.
Sepang Test Results – Day One (Combined Sessions)
Monday’s combined morning and afternoon sessions delivered clear progress for both riders:
Bodie Paige – 9th overall
Fastest lap: 2:18.871
Bodie Paige (12) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Moto4 Asia Talent Cup.
Jake Paige – 20th overall
Fastest lap: 2:20.773
In a 22-rider international field, Bodie finished inside the top 10, less than two seconds from the fastest time, while Jake continued to build pace on a challenging circuit.
The Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup is a key step on the Road to MotoGP, running alongside select MotoGP events across Asia and the Pacific region. The official 2026 series schedule can be found below.
Former Grand Prix crew chief Peter Bom traveled to Sepang for the first tests of the 2026 MotoGP season, and he sits down with Roadracing World MotoGP Editor Mat Oxley to share his first-hand insights in the latest edition of the Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast.
The Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship welcomed its largest crowd ever inside State Farm Stadium for the fifth race of the 2026 season. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
GLENDALE, Ariz. (February 7, 2026) – The fifth round of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship was headlined by the largest audience ever for a Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship race inside State Farm Stadium, which also included unprecedented attendance at FanFest. The record crowd was treated to a memorable night of racing that provided a shakeup of the early 450SMX Class title fight as Progressive Insurance Cycle Gear Suzuki’s Ken Roczen became the fourth different winner in the first five races, while Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence took over the points lead. It all unfolded after misfortune hindered entering points leader and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Eli Tomac to a finish outside the top 10.
Ken Roczen Wins in Glendale to Become Fourth Different Winnerin Five Races to Open 2026 Monster Energy Supercross Season.
The 450SMX Class Main Event began with ISRT MX4Christ Kawasaki’s Vince Friese briefly out front for the holeshot before Lawrence grabbed the early lead ahead of Roczen and Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb, the defending series champion and winner of last weekend’s race in Houston. Behind them, Tomac was taken to the ground entering the first turn by Quad Lock Honda’s Christian Craig, who lost traction and collided with his KTM-mounted counterpart. Tomac took his time to re-enter the race and resumed well back of the field in 22nd place. Back up front, Lawrence paced the field for the opening stint of the 20 Minutes + 1 Lap Main Event until Roczen went on the attack and seized control of the lead with about 16 minutes left on the race clock. The German’s impressive pace allowed him to establish a lead of about 3.5 seconds, which he managed for the majority of the race. Lawrence asserted a firm hold of second, as Webb slowly lost touch with the lead duo and soon settled in all by himself in third. As the lead trio strengthened their respective positions, the attention shifted to Tomac and his recovery from the early misfortune. Once he caught the rear of the field, Tomac methodically worked his way up the running order, picking off riders one-by-one until he found himself on the cusp of the top 10 in the closing stages of the race.
Roczen went unchallenged en route to his fifth victory inside State Farm Stadium, where he took the checkered flag 3.3 seconds ahead of Lawrence, who captured a fourth straight runner-up finish. Webb followed up his win with a third-place effort, while Tomac climbed up to 12th and salvaged what could have been a devastating night in the championship.
Roczen’s triumph was the 24th of his decorated career and he has now emerged victorious across seven consecutive seasons. It served as an emotional win for the veteran, following a Friday announcement from Pipes Motorsports Group that revealed esteemed team manager Larry Brooks has been diagnosed with cancer and has taken a leave from the races as he undergoes treatment.
Lawrence, whose fifth career runner-up is tied for the second-most without a win in series history, moved atop the 450SMX Class standings and took possession of the red plate for the first time in the premier division. He currently holds a five-point lead over Roczen, while Tomac dropped to third, eight points behind Lawrence.
Progressive Insurance Cycle Gear Suzuki’s Ken Roczen became the fourth different winner in five races with an impressive performance in Glendale. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Ken Roczen – 1st Place – 450SMX Class:
“This feels unreal. I got a good start and then Friese cut me off going into the first turn, which I expected, which slowed my momentum a little bit. [Eventually] I was able to pass Hunter [Lawrence] and I knew it was going to be a long Main Event because trying to put a gap [on the field] was really hard and the track was tricky. It was just so fast, and everything was built super tall. I’m just really happy.
“I want to dedicate this win specifically to Larry [Brooks]. He hasn’t been able to be with us here the last few races. It really hurts all of our hearts. He loves this more than anybody. This one goes out to him.”
With his fourth straight runner-up finish Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence has moved atop the 450SMX Class standings for the first time. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Hunter Lawrence – 2nd Place – 450SMX Class:
“It’s bittersweet. I got a great start and was in a great position. Kenny [Roczen] was riding unreal tonight. He was riding a lot better than me in the first 10 minutes and opened that gap. I just didn’t quite have it. I didn’t feel amazing, just flat, but not bad. We’ll take it. [Getting] the red plate is cool, but we’ve got a long season ahead.”
One week after his first win of the season defending champion Cooper Webb finished third aboard his Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing machine. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Cooper Webb – 3rd Place – 450SMX Class:
“It was a good night overall. I think we know this hasn’t always been my best place [results wise], so I was really happy with that result. Kenny [Roczen] was riding awesome and I was right there with Hunter [Lawrence] for a bit and then he started inching away. I fell into a bit of a no-man’s land and took it for a third. I’m happy with that. Happy to leave here with good points. A podium here is a win for me.”
450SMX Class Podium (left to right) Hunter Lawrence, Ken Rcozen, and Cooper Webb. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Eli Tomac endured through his toughest night of the young season and lost his hold of the points lead after a 12th-place finish. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Eli Tomac – 12th Place – 450SMX Class:
“I put myself in a position where bad things can happen. I started off a little bit pinched [by other riders] and then got taken out by Craig. I don’t know what happened before that or why he crashed. All I know is Craig hit me and I was done. It took me a little while to get warmed up again, to get my body loosened up and going. That’s what I had to get back to 12th. The good thing is we’re not too far down [in the championship]. We’ll just have to do some digging now.”
Haiden Deegan Goes Wire-to-Wire for Fourth Straight 250SMX Class Victory.
The fifth race of the Western Divisional 250SMX Class was arguably the most dominant yet for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan, the reigning West champion. He stormed out the gate to open the 15 Minutes + 1 Lap Main Event with a convincing holeshot that he turned into a multi-second lead just a couple laps into the race. From there, Deegan never looked back and continued to add to his advantage. Fellow Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider Michael Mosiman gave chase from second, while Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Cameron McAdoo and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder DiFrancesco battled for third. McAdoo held the position initially but gave way to DiFrancesco for several laps before the Kawasaki rider reclaimed the position and inched away from his rival. As the race wore on, all eyes centered on Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen, who was on an incredible charge through the field after he rounded the first turn in 19th place. The Washington native made an improbable climb into the top five and then passed his teammate McAdoo to move into podium position with less than three minutes remaining. Kitchen’s journey forward didn’t end there as he caught and passed Mosiman for second with 90 seconds to go and even had Deegan in his sights on the final lap.
Deegan’s command of the Main Event was never threatened, and he easily amassed a wire-to-wire performance for his fourth straight victory. He took the 11th win of his career by 4.1 seconds over Kitchen, who passed 17 riders to secure back-to-back runner-up finishes. McAdoo made a late charge to catch and pass Mosiman and finish third for the second consecutive race, which resulted in an identical podium from the previous race.
Deegan further solidified his command of the Western Divisional standings and has a lead of more than a single race, at 27 points over Mosiman, who finished fourth. DiFrancesco, who finished fifth, sits third, 29 points out of the lead. McAdoo and Kitchen sit fifth and sixth, respectively.
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan went wire-to-wire for his fourth straight Western Divisional 250SMX Class victory. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Haiden Deegan – 1st Place – Western Divisional 250SMX Class:
“These races have been solid. Lots of hard work with the family and the team. Thank you to Yamaha and the whole Star Racing team, my bike is amazing. This feels good. The hard work I put in this offseason, it’s paid off. It shows who works hard and who doesn’t.”
Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen impressed in a runner-up effort that saw him pass 17 riders in a climb from 19th to second. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Levi Kitchen – 2nd Place – Western Divisional 250SMX Class:
“It’s a good night with a lot of positives, but there’s always a negative in my nights [as well]. I can’t be doing that when [Deegan] is doing everything right. Track position is really important, and I didn’t help myself there, but I feel good. I’ve just got to keep working and keep fighting.”
Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Cameron McAdoo earned his third podium finish in the past four races. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Cameron McAdoo – 3rd Place – Western Divisional 250SMX Class:
“I fought hard for that one. I got myself into third on the first lap and then in the option lane I chose the inside, which let Ryder [DiFrancesco] slingshot around me. Then I got him [back for third], then Levi [Kitchen] came and got me [for third]. With three to go I was fourth and I was pretty far from Michael [Mosiman], but I had been digging the whole time. I saw him and saw where I had some more in the tank and just made it happen.”
Western Divisional 250SMX Class Podium (left to right) Levi Kitchen, Haiden Deegan, and Cameron McAdoo. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
The Monster Energy SMX World Championship and Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship will continue next Saturday for the sixth race of the season from Seattle’s Lumen Field. Live broadcast coverage on Peacock will begin at 1 p.m. ET with Race Day Live, followed by the Gate Drop at 7 p.m. ET. Additionally, a domestic Spanish language broadcast is available on Pea cock while international viewers can choose from dedicated English, French, and Spanish broadcasts via SMX Video Pass (www.SMXVideoPass.com).
All 17 rounds of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and 11 rounds of the Pro Motocross Championship are on sale. Tickets for the SMX World Championship Playoff Rounds and Final will go on pre-sale Tuesday, Jan. 27, with general tickets on-sale to the public on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Supermotocross.com. Saturday FanFest will take place at all postseason races, Friday FanFest and camping will be available in Columbus and Ridgedale, additional details to follow.
For information about the Monster Energy SMX World Championship, please visit www.SuperMotocross.com and be sure to follow all of the new SMX social media channels for exclusive content and additional information on the latest news:
Francesco Bagnaia (63) and Marc Marquez (93). Photo courtesy Dorna
The Malaysian capital hosted an incredible 2026 Season Launch, full of fans, noise and headline acts – from the riders to the performers.
MotoGP descended on downtown Kuala Lumpur this weekend for an unforgettable Season Launch. Not just one, but TWO days of MotoGP’s takeover in Malaysia’s capital city culminated in an estimated 20,000 fans coming out to welcome their heroes to the show run and stunning stage finale.
First, the official opening party added some glitz and glamour, held in the Permata Sapura Tower on Friday evening – with a stunning view across the city. Fans greeted the riders on the red carpet as the paddock turned out in black tie before it was time to get suited and booted for the main event.
After the bikes headed around the city on display throughout Friday, on Saturday night it was time to fire up the engines and take them for a spin for the Show Run. Rain ahead of go time only added to the intensity before the weather calmed and the engines starting warming up. Team by team, the riders did two show laps – and added some flair – on their way to the stage to greet the crowd.
The show kicked off at 19:30 and the first bikes headed out through the fan-lined streets from 20:00. After each of the heroes of the 2026 grid had made their appearances, award-winning band The Script took to the stage – adding to performances from DJ PAWSA and Malaysian band DOLLA. The close of the show saw the riders join The Script on stage for their final photo op, signing off in style.
After a stunner to launch the 2026 season, fans don’t have to wait long for more action from the most exciting sport on Earth. The Buriram Test is another two days of track action as the sporting storylines of the season continue to unfold, before it’s finally time for the lights to go out on racing. Buriram, Thailand, March 1 – save the date and join us for the start of a season already guaranteed to make history as 22 Grands Prix await.
PHOTOS – SEASON LAUNCH:
Jack Miller on the left and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu on the right. Photo courtesy Dorna
Francesco Bagnaia (63) and Marc Marquez (93). Photo courtesy Dorna
Joan Mir (36) and Luca Marini (10). Photo courtesy Dorna
Alex Rins (42). Photo courtesy Dorna
Raul Fernandez (25). Photo courtesy Dorna
Marco Bezzecchi (on the left) and Jorge Martin (on the right). Photo courtesy Dorna
Fabio Di Giannantonio (49) and Franco Morbidelli (21). Photo courtesy Dorna
Maverick Viñales (12) and Enea Bastianini (23). Photo courtesy Dorna
Alex Marquez (73). Photo courtesy Dorna
Johann Zarco (5) and Diogo Moreira (11). Photo courtesy Dorna
Photos from Friday as the most exciting sport on Earth touches down in KLCC.
The Opening Party takes place tonight in KL for the 2026 MotoGP Season Launch, and the riders headed out for a photo op first, with the iconic PETRONAS towers serving as a backdrop.
On Saturday night, the show run and incredible stage event will take place just underneath the towers. Find out more HERE and come back for more tomorrow as MotoGP stages a night to remember.
MotoGP Season Launch in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo courtesy Dorna
MotoGP Season Launch in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo courtesy Dorna
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These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA.
Keyboard navigation optimization: The background process also adjusts the website’s HTML, and adds various behaviors using JavaScript code to make the website operable by the keyboard. This includes the ability to navigate the website using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys, operate dropdowns with the arrow keys, close them with Esc, trigger buttons and links using the Enter key, navigate between radio and checkbox elements using the arrow keys, and fill them in with the Spacebar or Enter key.Additionally, keyboard users will find quick-navigation and content-skip menus, available at any time by clicking Alt+1, or as the first elements of the site while navigating with the keyboard. The background process also handles triggered popups by moving the keyboard focus towards them as soon as they appear, and not allow the focus drift outside it.
Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Disability profiles supported in our website
Epilepsy Safe Mode: this profile enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations.
Visually Impaired Mode: this mode adjusts the website for the convenience of users with visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others.
Cognitive Disability Mode: this mode provides different assistive options to help users with cognitive impairments such as Dyslexia, Autism, CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements of the website more easily.
ADHD Friendly Mode: this mode helps users with ADHD and Neurodevelopmental disorders to read, browse, and focus on the main website elements more easily while significantly reducing distractions.
Blindness Mode: this mode configures the website to be compatible with screen-readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. A screen-reader is software for blind users that is installed on a computer and smartphone, and websites must be compatible with it.
Keyboard Navigation Profile (Motor-Impaired): this profile enables motor-impaired persons to operate the website using the keyboard Tab, Shift+Tab, and the Enter keys. Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Additional UI, design, and readability adjustments
Font adjustments – users, can increase and decrease its size, change its family (type), adjust the spacing, alignment, line height, and more.
Color adjustments – users can select various color contrast profiles such as light, dark, inverted, and monochrome. Additionally, users can swap color schemes of titles, texts, and backgrounds, with over seven different coloring options.
Animations – person with epilepsy can stop all running animations with the click of a button. Animations controlled by the interface include videos, GIFs, and CSS flashing transitions.
Content highlighting – users can choose to emphasize important elements such as links and titles. They can also choose to highlight focused or hovered elements only.
Audio muting – users with hearing devices may experience headaches or other issues due to automatic audio playing. This option lets users mute the entire website instantly.
Cognitive disorders – we utilize a search engine that is linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary, allowing people with cognitive disorders to decipher meanings of phrases, initials, slang, and others.
Additional functions – we provide users the option to change cursor color and size, use a printing mode, enable a virtual keyboard, and many other functions.
Browser and assistive technology compatibility
We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS and NVDA (screen readers).
Notes, comments, and feedback
Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs. There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to
