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Darryn Binder set the fastest time in the MotoAmerica Supersport provisional qualifying session on Friday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, followed by BPR Racing Yamaha’s Josh Hayes, Rahal Ducati Moto with Desnuda Organic Tequila’s Josh Herrin, Rahal Ducati Moto with Droplight’s Kayla Yaakov and Strack Racing’s Blake Davis.
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J&P Cycles/Motul/Vance & Hines Factory Indian’s Hayden Gillim set the fastest time in Friday’s MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers practice at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing’s Kyle Wyman was second, followed by Big Diehl x Harley-Davidson Factory Racing’s James Rispoli, Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing’s Bradley Smith and SDI Racing’s Tyler O’Hara.
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Robem Engineering’s Hank Vossberg set the fastest time in Friday’s MotoAmerica Twins Cup practice at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Karns/TST Industries Racing’s Isaac Woodworth was second, followed by teammate Kevin Olmedo, Quarterley Racing’s Nathan Gouker and M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Matthew Chapin.
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Jeremy Alcoba topped FIM Supersport World Championship Superpole qualifying Friday afternoon at Cremona Circuit, in Italy. Riding his Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 on Pirelli control tires, Alcoba lapped the 2.34-mile (3.77 km) course in 1:31.259 to top the field of 34 riders and earn pole position.
Albert Arenas was the best of the rest with a 1:31.316 on his AS BLU CRU Racing Team Yamaha YZF-R9, and Filippo Farioli earned the third and final spot on the front row with a lap time of 1:31.439 on his VFT Racing Yamaha YZF-R9.
Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was 8th with a 1:31.663 on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.
WSSP SUPERPOLE
More, from a press release issued by WSBK:
ALCOBA AT THE FRONT: #52 takes Kawasaki’s first WorldSSP pole since 2021 at Cremona. Championship leader Albert Arenas will start from P2, ahead of title rivals Oncu in P6 and Debise in P8.
Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) came out strongest of the FIM Supersport World Championship pack in a critical Friday Tissot Superpole session ahead of Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) and Filippo Farioli (VFT Racing). The result puts Arenas in prime position to strike early in Race 1 and close the title race early at the Cremona Circuit’s EICMA Italian Round.
ALCOBA DIGS DEEP FOR FIRST CAREER WORLDSSP POLE
Riding with a head full of steam after his team announced they won’t be continuing their collaboration next season, Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) set a new lap record with 28 minutes left in the session. While a track limits violation voided the lap, he struck late with two minutes to go to retake pole position with a record-setting 1’31.259s time. His result marks a big step after a P16 Superpole result here last season and his first career WorldSSP pole. Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) left it until late, seizing pole position with just seven minutes left with a 1’31.316s time. His time was beaten five minutes later, but he will be pleased with a P2 start in Race 1. Filippo Farioli (VFT Racing) landed a personal best this season with a P6 in Race 2 to close Magny-Cours, and the Yamaha rider struck again in Italy, bagging P2 in the Superpole session for his career-best Friday result in WorldSSP.
MASIA STRONG ON FRIDAY
Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) was back up near the front on Friday at Cremona; his 1’31.437s time will see him lead the second row despite clocking in just shy of two tenths slower than Alcoba. Masia’s lap was his best Friday result since Phillip Island. Alessandro Zaccone (Ecosantagata Althea Racing Team) took P5 at home, tying the best starting position of his WorldSSP career. Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) made a late attack on P1, holding it briefly until several riders beat his 1’31.624s time, leaving him just under four tenths behind Zaccone.
RUNNER-UP DEBISE TO START FROM P8
Ondrej Vostatek (Compos Racing Team) tied the best Superpole session of his five-year WorldSSP career with a 1’31.650s lap, finishing in P7. Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing) looked to have found his footing in the second half of the session, briefly sitting in P1 with around 17 minutes left after lingering farther down the order. His time was overpowered late, however, leaving him in P8 on Friday, setting up an uphill Saturday attack on Arenas. Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) took his second Superpole P9 in two rounds at Cremona, his time just two thousandths shy of Debise ahead of him and four tenths off from P1. Determined to defend his P11 spot in the Championship standings, and eyeing Zaccone’s P10 four points ahead of him, Matteo Ferrari (WRP Racing) was firing on all cylinders on Friday, sitting atop the order for most of the first half of the session. As times improved, his 1’31.681s time couldn’t hold up, and he slid down to P10 by the end of the session. Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) returned to WorldSSP action after suffering an injury over the summer break while riding in British Superbike and missing the action at Magny-Cours. On Friday at Cremona, he landed in P11.
The top six from the WorldSSP Tissot Superpole session: full results here!
New Fastest Lap- Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki) – 1’31.259s
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Wrench Motorcycles’ Cameron Petersen set the fastest time in Friday’s MotoAmerica Superbike practice at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong was second, followed by Warhorse HSBK Ducati FLo4Law’s Cameron Beaubier, OrangeCat Racing’s Sean Dylan Kelly and Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim.
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Iker Lecuona led FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Friday afternoon at Cremona Circuit, in Italy. Riding his Aruba.It Racing – Ducati Panigale V4R on spec Pirelli tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.34-mile (3.77 km) track in 1:28.108 to lead the field of 22 riders.
His teammate, Nicolò Bulega was second-best with a 1:28.362.
Alberto Surra was third with a 1:28.569 on his Motocorsa Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.
American Garrett Gerloff was 7th with a time of 1:28.913 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.
Danilo Petrucci was 19TH on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.
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More, from a press release issued by WSBK:
REPORT: Lecuona quickest on Friday at Cremona, Bulega second but crashes twice. It’s advantage Lecuona at Cremona after Friday’s two sessions, but all eyes were on Bulega after he fell twice on Friday.
Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) led the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship on Friday at the Cremona Circuit by more than two tenths ahead of teammate Nicolo Bulega, who can wrap up the title on home soil this weekend, but it was a dramatic day for the #11 after he crashed twice. Rookie Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) claimed third as he looks for a maiden WorldSBK rostrum at the EICMA Italian Round.
QUICK BUT CRASHES AT DUCATI…
Lecuona topped both Free Practice 1 and 2 on Friday to hold the advantage over the field after the first two sessions of the weekend, posting a 1’28.108s to claim P1 on the combined classification. Teammate Bulega was directly behind him on the timesheets with a 1’28.362s, but it was a damaging day for the #11. Bulega had a crash in FP1 at Turn 10, before a second crash of the day at Turn 8 in FP2. On both occasions, he walked away from the fall. Third place belonged to rookie Surra, with the #67 putting in a 1’28.569s on his last lap in FP2. Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) was third in FP1 but Surra’s time demoted him to fourth on the combined classification. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team), like ‘Balda’, didn’t improve his time in FP2 but finished fifth overall with a 1’28.752s, ahead of Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team). The #5 had two crashes on Friday – at Turn 13 in FP1 and Turn 1 in FP2 – and was able to claim sixth overall. Tommy Bridewell (Superbike Advocates) rounded out the top seven with a 1’28.868s, set in FP2. Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) finished outside the top ten in 11th, while Loris Baz (MGM Optical Express Racing), standing in for Tarran Mackenzie, was 20th.
STRONG START FOR GERLOFF
Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) will be looking to give Manuel Puccetti a strong result at the team’s home round and he started the weekend inside the top ten when he posted a 1’28.913s in the final five minutes of FP2, putting him eighth on the combined classification.
ALEX LOWES IN THE TOP TEN BUT CRASHES
Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) had limited running in Free Practice 2 after he had a crash just after FP2 resumed following a red flag at Turn 6, with his bike back into the pit lane around halfway through the session. The #22 finished as the lead Bimota rider in tenth on the combined classification with a 1’28.950s. Teammate Axel Bassani was two places behind the Brit as he claimed 12th with a 1’20.097s.
OLIVEIRA RETURNS TO THE TOP TEN
BMW were aiming to bounce back from two difficult rounds at Donington Park and Magny-Cours, and the signs were positive on Friday. Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) was inside the top ten in FP2 with a 1’28.922s – his best time of the day – which put him ninth on the combined classification. The German manufacturer have worked on the ergonomics of the bike for the #88 to help give him confidence. On the other side of the box, Danilo Petrucci set a 1’30.017s as his best time, finishing second last, in 21st, on the combined classification.
YAMAHA AIMING FOR MORE
Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) set a 1’29:1.94s in FP1 to lead the Yamaha charge, but his FP2 session ended slightly early when he crashed at Turn 11 in the last four minutes. He was 13th on the combined times. Stefano Manzi (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) was 15th as he prepares for his home round, setting a 1’29.275s, beating teammate Remy Gardner by less than a tenth. The #87 had a crash at the start of FP2 at Turn 2, which briefly brought out the red flags to clear gravel from the track, meaning he didn’t set a time in the afternoon session. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) was 18th with a 1’29.584s, with Mattia Rato (Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) in 19th. Rato’s teammate for the final three rounds, Twan Smits, was last on the timesheets.
DIXON LEADS HONDA CHARGE BUT FALLS IN FP2
Jake Dixon (Honda HRC) set a 1’29.217s in FP2 to finish in 14th overall, with the #96 often in or around the top ten at various points during the two Free Practice sessions, although he did have a crash with two minutes remaining in Free Practice 2 at Turn 2. Teammate Somkiat Chantra finished the day in 17th place, just over a tenth behind Dixon but with two Yamaha riders between them.
The top six from WorldSBK’s Friday action, full results here:
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Rodio Racing’s Gus Rodio set the fastest time in Friday’s MotoAmerica Supersport practice at New Jersey Motorsports Park. BPR Racing Yamaha’s Josh Hayes was second, followed by Rahal Ducati Moto with Desnuda Organic Tequila’s Josh Herrin, MP13 Racing/One Cure Racing’s Joseph LiMandri Jr. and Strack Racing’s Blake Davis.
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Quarterley Racing’s Nathan Gouker set the fastest time in Friday’s MotoAmerica Talent Cup practice at New Jersey Motorsports Park with a 1:30.463. Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane was second, followed by Real Steel Honda’s Derek Sanchez King, Rikard Racing’s Rikard Herb and Real Steel Honda’s Ian Fraley.
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Tyler Scott continues his Superbike substitute role while Rossi Moor returns to Team Hammer for the MotoAmerica season finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
Brea, CA – Team Hammer, Inc. confirmed today that Supersport stalwart Tyler Scott will once again substitute for the mending Richie Escalante in Superbike while Hungarian-American prodigy Rossi Moor will take the reins in Supersport at the upcoming MotoAmerica season finale, which will take place this weekend, September 25-27, at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey.
Scott made an impressive premier-class debut last time out at the Circuit of the Americas, steadily building up his confidence and pace aboard the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R. Ultimately, the 20-year-old came away from his first weekend on the fire-breathing machine with a pair of top-10s.
The Pennsylvanian’s rapid acclimation came as little surprise to anyone who has followed his young career, which has already seen him claim six wins and 33 podiums in Supersport competition, the 2021 Junior Cup Championship, and multiple AMA Youth Dirt Track Racer of the Year honors.
Scott said, “I am super excited for the triple-header weekend at my home round. I know we will be in better shape than at COTA, having ridden the bike before now and we can spend the early sessions improving the package instead of figuring the most basic things out. It helps as a team being faster early and that starts with the first few laps. The team knows what settings have worked for other riders at New Jersey before, and the weather looks good. I am super excited.”
Meanwhile, Moor, who was born in Tualatin, Oregon, and resides in Spain, returns to M4 ECSTAR Suzuki bolstered by the international racing success he’s collected in the meantime. This season alone, the 19-year-old has racked up multiple top-10 finishes while competing in Moto2 in the FIM MotoJunior World Championship.
Prior to that, Moor ranked fifth in the 2024 MotoAmerica Twins Cup on the strength of four podiums over the season’s final five races while riding for Team Hammer. He was also the 2023 MotoAmerica Junior Cup runner-up with two wins and five podiums, and previously claimed the 2020 Ohvale MiniGP European Championship and the 2020 MotoAmerica MiniCup 190 Championship, followed by the 2022 FIM Northern Talent Cup Championship (now known as Moto4).
Moor said, “It’s an exciting opportunity for me and I would like to thank Chris and John Ulrich for always keeping me in mind even though I have been racing in Europe. The Supersport bike will be different than the prototype bikes I have been racing in Europe, but I train on a Superbike and now I have more experience on big tracks I didn’t have when I raced in America. Some racers I have been competing against have gone to Supersport and done well in the class, so it is a promising opportunity and I am looking forward to the challenge.”
ABOUT TEAM HAMMER:
The 2026 season marks Team Hammer’s 46th consecutive year of operating as a professional road racing team. Racebikes built and fielded by Team Hammer have won 138 AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National races, have finished on AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National podiums 409 times and have won 11 AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National Championships, as well as two FIM South American Championships (in Superbike and Supersport). The team has also won 137 endurance races overall (including seven 24-hour races) and 13 Overall WERA National Endurance Championships with Suzuki motorcycles, and holds the U.S. record for mileage covered in a 24-hour race. The team also competed in the televised 1990s Formula USA National Championship, famously running “Methanol Monster” GSX-R1100 Superbikes fueled by methanol, and won four F-USA Championships.
ABOUT SUZUKI:
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC. (SMO) distributes Motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters, Automotive Parts, Accessories, and ECSTAR Oils & Chemicals via an extensive dealer network throughout 49 states. Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide manufacturer of Motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters, Automobiles, Outboard Motors, and related products. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has business relations with 201 countries/regions. For more information, visit www.suzuki.com.
More, from a press release issued by AK Race Fab:
AK Race Fab Closes Out 2026 MotoAmerica Season at NJMP With Talent Cup Development Effort and Twins Cup Debut for NEMRR Champion Adam Guyer.
NOTTINGHAM, N.H. – AK Race Fab will close out its 2026 MotoAmerica season this weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park with a diverse rider lineup representing multiple stages of motorcycle road racing development, from international competition and Talent Cup progression to a national-level debut for one of New England’s most accomplished club racers.
Throughout the 2026 season, AK Race Fab fielded a two-rider MotoAmerica Talent Cup effort featuring returning rider Nathan Bettencourt and South Carolina newcomer Rikard Herb.
Bettencourt competed in four MotoAmerica Talent Cup rounds with the team while balancing an ambitious schedule that included Yamaha R3 Cup competition on the world stage and continued participation in NEMRR events at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. His absence from the NJMP season finale comes as he competes this weekend in Cremona, Italy, continuing his progression through Yamaha’s global rider development pathway.
“Nathan has continued to raise the bar for himself this year,” said AK Race Fab owner and crew chief Adam Kells. “Managing a schedule that includes MotoAmerica, NEMRR, and the Yamaha R3 Cup program is no small task. We’re proud of the progress he’s made and excited to see him representing himself, his family, and our program on the international stage.”
While Bettencourt competes overseas, AK Race Fab will continue supporting Talent Cup rider Rikard Herb during the season finale. Hailing from Taylors, South Carolina, Herb entered the year with less than two years of track experience and a clear focus on developing as a MotoAmerica Talent Cup rider.
In addition to competing in Talent Cup, Herb has raced extensively throughout the Southeast with both WERA and ASRA, building experience on a variety of machines while continuing to improve his racecraft. Prior to several MotoAmerica rounds, Herb and AK Race Fab worked together during select club racing weekends, using those events as valuable testing and development opportunities.
Throughout the season, Herb and the AK Race Fab crew have steadily improved pace, consistency, and confidence at the national level.
“Rikard’s growth this year has been impressive,” said Kells. “When you consider that he’s been on track for less than two years, he’s accomplished a tremendous amount. Running WERA and ASRA events while developing in Talent Cup has given him valuable seat time, and we’ve been fortunate to work together at several club weekends that helped prepare us for MotoAmerica competition. Like any development season, we’ve faced challenges along the way, but he’s continued to put in the work every weekend. NJMP is another opportunity to take a step forward and finish the season on a positive note.”
The weekend will also mark a significant milestone for reigning NEMRR Overall Champion Adam Guyer, who will make his MotoAmerica Twins Cup debut aboard an Aprilia RS660 under the AK Race Fab awning.
Guyer is a familiar name throughout New England road racing. The son of multi-time champion Brett Guyer, he was raised in the paddock at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and developed through the NEMRR ranks before emerging as one of the region’s premier racers.
His path to MotoAmerica also carries a unique full-circle story. As a high school student, Guyer began working at Seacoast Sport Cycle, often arriving directly from school to learn the motorcycle business alongside Kells. Today, he serves as a District Manager for KTM North America while continuing to build an impressive racing résumé.
After capturing the 2025 NEMRR Overall Championship, Guyer earned the coveted Number One plate for the 2026 season and remains in contention for another title while campaigning his Aprilia RS660 in lightweight competition and a Seacoast Sport Cycle-built Ducati Streetfighter V2 in heavyweight classes.
“I’m pumped to be under the AKRF tent this weekend at NJMP,” said Guyer. “We’ve had some great success at the club level the last few years, and I’m looking forward to seeing where we stack up in the Twins Cup. A huge thank you to Adam Kells and the whole team for this opportunity, and to Seacoast Sport Cycle for the years of support.”
“Adam’s story is exactly what grassroots racing is all about,” said Kells. “I’ve watched him grow from a kid getting off the school bus and coming into the dealership to learn the business into a champion racer and motorcycle industry professional. He’s earned everything that’s come his way. Having the opportunity to help him make his MotoAmerica Twins Cup debut is something we’re all excited about.”
As the MotoAmerica season concludes at New Jersey Motorsports Park, AK Race Fab’s rider lineup reflects the many paths available within motorcycle road racing. Bettencourt continues his progression onto the international stage, Herb concludes a season dedicated to growth and development in the Talent Cup, and Guyer takes the next step from NEMRR champion to MotoAmerica Twins Cup competitor.
For AK Race Fab, the weekend serves as a reflection of the program’s core mission: supporting racers at every stage of their journey and creating opportunities for talented riders to advance their careers through hard work, preparation, and persistence.
More, from a press release issued by Cole Varnes:
Cole Varnes Set for Home-Track Return at MotoAmerica New Jersey Round.
Birdsboro, Pennsylvania — Following an impressive MotoAmerica debut at Virginia International Raceway (VIR), 15-year-old Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, rider Cole Varnes is set to return to the MotoAmerica grid for the New Jersey Motorsports Park round, September 25–27, competing in the Twins Cup class aboard his Suzuki GSX-8R.
Varnes made his MotoAmerica debut at VIR, qualifying 11th overall and finishing P8 in Race 1. In Race 2, the young Pennsylvania rider showed even more pace, running as high as fourth place before a low-side crash brought his weekend to an early end.
Now, Varnes heads to New Jersey Motorsports Park — his home track — with his sights set on building on his VIR performance and closing out the MotoAmerica season on a high note.
“My whole year comes down to this weekend,” said Varnes. “We’ve worked really hard to get where we are, and with all the laps I’ve put in over the last few weeks, I feel ready to end the MotoAmerica season on a high note. My team — AKA Dad — has been working nonstop to get the bike prepared. We want to show up, put everything we’ve learned to work, and improve on our finish from VIR.”
For Varnes, the weekend is about more than just racing. Competing at his home track means having the support of the people who have been behind him throughout his racing journey.
“I’m really excited to see all my family, friends, and fans come out to support me,” Varnes added. “It means a lot to have everyone there, and I’m looking forward to putting on a good show for them and hopefully giving them something to cheer about.”
The home-track advantage gives Varnes an opportunity to put his familiarity with New Jersey Motorsports Park and his recent track experience to work as he takes on the final round of his MotoAmerica season.
About Varnes Racing
The Varnes Racing Team has been racing since 1956, with a family tradition spanning three generations. Cole Varnes is the third generation of his family to carry that tradition forward.
Today, Cole Varnes is carrying that legacy into a new chapter with his debut season in MotoAmerica Twins Cup aboard a Suzuki GSX-8R.
Filippo Farioli was quickest during FIM Supersport World Championship Free practice Friday morning at Cremona Circuit, in Italy. Riding his VFT Racing Yamaha YZF-R9 on Pirelli control tires, the Italian rider covered the 2.34-mile (3.77 km) road course in 1:31.837, topping the field of 34 riders.
Federico Caricasulo was the best of the rest with a 1:31.997 on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.
Jeremy Alcoba was third with a lap time of 1:32.008 on his Kawasaki ZX-6R 636.
Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was 9th with a 1:32.164 on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.
WSSP FP
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Darryn Binder set the fastest time in the MotoAmerica Supersport provisional qualifying session on Friday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, followed by BPR Racing Yamaha’s Josh Hayes, Rahal Ducati Moto with Desnuda Organic Tequila’s Josh Herrin, Rahal Ducati Moto with Droplight’s Kayla Yaakov and Strack Racing’s Blake Davis.
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J&P Cycles/Motul/Vance & Hines Factory Indian’s Hayden Gillim set the fastest time in Friday’s MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers practice at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing’s Kyle Wyman was second, followed by Big Diehl x Harley-Davidson Factory Racing’s James Rispoli, Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing’s Bradley Smith and SDI Racing’s Tyler O’Hara.
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Robem Engineering’s Hank Vossberg set the fastest time in Friday’s MotoAmerica Twins Cup practice at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Karns/TST Industries Racing’s Isaac Woodworth was second, followed by teammate Kevin Olmedo, Quarterley Racing’s Nathan Gouker and M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Matthew Chapin.
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Jeremy Alcoba topped FIM Supersport World Championship Superpole qualifying Friday afternoon at Cremona Circuit, in Italy. Riding his Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 on Pirelli control tires, Alcoba lapped the 2.34-mile (3.77 km) course in 1:31.259 to top the field of 34 riders and earn pole position.
Albert Arenas was the best of the rest with a 1:31.316 on his AS BLU CRU Racing Team Yamaha YZF-R9, and Filippo Farioli earned the third and final spot on the front row with a lap time of 1:31.439 on his VFT Racing Yamaha YZF-R9.
Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was 8th with a 1:31.663 on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.
WSSP SUPERPOLE
More, from a press release issued by WSBK:
ALCOBA AT THE FRONT: #52 takes Kawasaki’s first WorldSSP pole since 2021 at Cremona. Championship leader Albert Arenas will start from P2, ahead of title rivals Oncu in P6 and Debise in P8.
Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) came out strongest of the FIM Supersport World Championship pack in a critical Friday Tissot Superpole session ahead of Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) and Filippo Farioli (VFT Racing). The result puts Arenas in prime position to strike early in Race 1 and close the title race early at the Cremona Circuit’s EICMA Italian Round.
ALCOBA DIGS DEEP FOR FIRST CAREER WORLDSSP POLE
Riding with a head full of steam after his team announced they won’t be continuing their collaboration next season, Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) set a new lap record with 28 minutes left in the session. While a track limits violation voided the lap, he struck late with two minutes to go to retake pole position with a record-setting 1’31.259s time. His result marks a big step after a P16 Superpole result here last season and his first career WorldSSP pole. Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) left it until late, seizing pole position with just seven minutes left with a 1’31.316s time. His time was beaten five minutes later, but he will be pleased with a P2 start in Race 1. Filippo Farioli (VFT Racing) landed a personal best this season with a P6 in Race 2 to close Magny-Cours, and the Yamaha rider struck again in Italy, bagging P2 in the Superpole session for his career-best Friday result in WorldSSP.
MASIA STRONG ON FRIDAY
Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) was back up near the front on Friday at Cremona; his 1’31.437s time will see him lead the second row despite clocking in just shy of two tenths slower than Alcoba. Masia’s lap was his best Friday result since Phillip Island. Alessandro Zaccone (Ecosantagata Althea Racing Team) took P5 at home, tying the best starting position of his WorldSSP career. Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) made a late attack on P1, holding it briefly until several riders beat his 1’31.624s time, leaving him just under four tenths behind Zaccone.
RUNNER-UP DEBISE TO START FROM P8
Ondrej Vostatek (Compos Racing Team) tied the best Superpole session of his five-year WorldSSP career with a 1’31.650s lap, finishing in P7. Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing) looked to have found his footing in the second half of the session, briefly sitting in P1 with around 17 minutes left after lingering farther down the order. His time was overpowered late, however, leaving him in P8 on Friday, setting up an uphill Saturday attack on Arenas. Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) took his second Superpole P9 in two rounds at Cremona, his time just two thousandths shy of Debise ahead of him and four tenths off from P1. Determined to defend his P11 spot in the Championship standings, and eyeing Zaccone’s P10 four points ahead of him, Matteo Ferrari (WRP Racing) was firing on all cylinders on Friday, sitting atop the order for most of the first half of the session. As times improved, his 1’31.681s time couldn’t hold up, and he slid down to P10 by the end of the session. Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) returned to WorldSSP action after suffering an injury over the summer break while riding in British Superbike and missing the action at Magny-Cours. On Friday at Cremona, he landed in P11.
The top six from the WorldSSP Tissot Superpole session: full results here!
New Fastest Lap- Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki) – 1’31.259s
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Wrench Motorcycles’ Cameron Petersen set the fastest time in Friday’s MotoAmerica Superbike practice at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong was second, followed by Warhorse HSBK Ducati FLo4Law’s Cameron Beaubier, OrangeCat Racing’s Sean Dylan Kelly and Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim.
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Iker Lecuona led FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Friday afternoon at Cremona Circuit, in Italy. Riding his Aruba.It Racing – Ducati Panigale V4R on spec Pirelli tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.34-mile (3.77 km) track in 1:28.108 to lead the field of 22 riders.
His teammate, Nicolò Bulega was second-best with a 1:28.362.
Alberto Surra was third with a 1:28.569 on his Motocorsa Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.
American Garrett Gerloff was 7th with a time of 1:28.913 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.
Danilo Petrucci was 19TH on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.
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More, from a press release issued by WSBK:
REPORT: Lecuona quickest on Friday at Cremona, Bulega second but crashes twice. It’s advantage Lecuona at Cremona after Friday’s two sessions, but all eyes were on Bulega after he fell twice on Friday.
Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) led the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship on Friday at the Cremona Circuit by more than two tenths ahead of teammate Nicolo Bulega, who can wrap up the title on home soil this weekend, but it was a dramatic day for the #11 after he crashed twice. Rookie Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) claimed third as he looks for a maiden WorldSBK rostrum at the EICMA Italian Round.
QUICK BUT CRASHES AT DUCATI…
Lecuona topped both Free Practice 1 and 2 on Friday to hold the advantage over the field after the first two sessions of the weekend, posting a 1’28.108s to claim P1 on the combined classification. Teammate Bulega was directly behind him on the timesheets with a 1’28.362s, but it was a damaging day for the #11. Bulega had a crash in FP1 at Turn 10, before a second crash of the day at Turn 8 in FP2. On both occasions, he walked away from the fall. Third place belonged to rookie Surra, with the #67 putting in a 1’28.569s on his last lap in FP2. Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) was third in FP1 but Surra’s time demoted him to fourth on the combined classification. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team), like ‘Balda’, didn’t improve his time in FP2 but finished fifth overall with a 1’28.752s, ahead of Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team). The #5 had two crashes on Friday – at Turn 13 in FP1 and Turn 1 in FP2 – and was able to claim sixth overall. Tommy Bridewell (Superbike Advocates) rounded out the top seven with a 1’28.868s, set in FP2. Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) finished outside the top ten in 11th, while Loris Baz (MGM Optical Express Racing), standing in for Tarran Mackenzie, was 20th.
STRONG START FOR GERLOFF
Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) will be looking to give Manuel Puccetti a strong result at the team’s home round and he started the weekend inside the top ten when he posted a 1’28.913s in the final five minutes of FP2, putting him eighth on the combined classification.
ALEX LOWES IN THE TOP TEN BUT CRASHES
Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) had limited running in Free Practice 2 after he had a crash just after FP2 resumed following a red flag at Turn 6, with his bike back into the pit lane around halfway through the session. The #22 finished as the lead Bimota rider in tenth on the combined classification with a 1’28.950s. Teammate Axel Bassani was two places behind the Brit as he claimed 12th with a 1’20.097s.
OLIVEIRA RETURNS TO THE TOP TEN
BMW were aiming to bounce back from two difficult rounds at Donington Park and Magny-Cours, and the signs were positive on Friday. Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) was inside the top ten in FP2 with a 1’28.922s – his best time of the day – which put him ninth on the combined classification. The German manufacturer have worked on the ergonomics of the bike for the #88 to help give him confidence. On the other side of the box, Danilo Petrucci set a 1’30.017s as his best time, finishing second last, in 21st, on the combined classification.
YAMAHA AIMING FOR MORE
Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) set a 1’29:1.94s in FP1 to lead the Yamaha charge, but his FP2 session ended slightly early when he crashed at Turn 11 in the last four minutes. He was 13th on the combined times. Stefano Manzi (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) was 15th as he prepares for his home round, setting a 1’29.275s, beating teammate Remy Gardner by less than a tenth. The #87 had a crash at the start of FP2 at Turn 2, which briefly brought out the red flags to clear gravel from the track, meaning he didn’t set a time in the afternoon session. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) was 18th with a 1’29.584s, with Mattia Rato (Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) in 19th. Rato’s teammate for the final three rounds, Twan Smits, was last on the timesheets.
DIXON LEADS HONDA CHARGE BUT FALLS IN FP2
Jake Dixon (Honda HRC) set a 1’29.217s in FP2 to finish in 14th overall, with the #96 often in or around the top ten at various points during the two Free Practice sessions, although he did have a crash with two minutes remaining in Free Practice 2 at Turn 2. Teammate Somkiat Chantra finished the day in 17th place, just over a tenth behind Dixon but with two Yamaha riders between them.
The top six from WorldSBK’s Friday action, full results here:
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Rodio Racing’s Gus Rodio set the fastest time in Friday’s MotoAmerica Supersport practice at New Jersey Motorsports Park. BPR Racing Yamaha’s Josh Hayes was second, followed by Rahal Ducati Moto with Desnuda Organic Tequila’s Josh Herrin, MP13 Racing/One Cure Racing’s Joseph LiMandri Jr. and Strack Racing’s Blake Davis.
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KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.
Quarterley Racing’s Nathan Gouker set the fastest time in Friday’s MotoAmerica Talent Cup practice at New Jersey Motorsports Park with a 1:30.463. Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane was second, followed by Real Steel Honda’s Derek Sanchez King, Rikard Racing’s Rikard Herb and Real Steel Honda’s Ian Fraley.
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Tyler Scott continues his Superbike substitute role while Rossi Moor returns to Team Hammer for the MotoAmerica season finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
Brea, CA – Team Hammer, Inc. confirmed today that Supersport stalwart Tyler Scott will once again substitute for the mending Richie Escalante in Superbike while Hungarian-American prodigy Rossi Moor will take the reins in Supersport at the upcoming MotoAmerica season finale, which will take place this weekend, September 25-27, at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey.
Scott made an impressive premier-class debut last time out at the Circuit of the Americas, steadily building up his confidence and pace aboard the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R. Ultimately, the 20-year-old came away from his first weekend on the fire-breathing machine with a pair of top-10s.
The Pennsylvanian’s rapid acclimation came as little surprise to anyone who has followed his young career, which has already seen him claim six wins and 33 podiums in Supersport competition, the 2021 Junior Cup Championship, and multiple AMA Youth Dirt Track Racer of the Year honors.
Scott said, “I am super excited for the triple-header weekend at my home round. I know we will be in better shape than at COTA, having ridden the bike before now and we can spend the early sessions improving the package instead of figuring the most basic things out. It helps as a team being faster early and that starts with the first few laps. The team knows what settings have worked for other riders at New Jersey before, and the weather looks good. I am super excited.”
Meanwhile, Moor, who was born in Tualatin, Oregon, and resides in Spain, returns to M4 ECSTAR Suzuki bolstered by the international racing success he’s collected in the meantime. This season alone, the 19-year-old has racked up multiple top-10 finishes while competing in Moto2 in the FIM MotoJunior World Championship.
Prior to that, Moor ranked fifth in the 2024 MotoAmerica Twins Cup on the strength of four podiums over the season’s final five races while riding for Team Hammer. He was also the 2023 MotoAmerica Junior Cup runner-up with two wins and five podiums, and previously claimed the 2020 Ohvale MiniGP European Championship and the 2020 MotoAmerica MiniCup 190 Championship, followed by the 2022 FIM Northern Talent Cup Championship (now known as Moto4).
Moor said, “It’s an exciting opportunity for me and I would like to thank Chris and John Ulrich for always keeping me in mind even though I have been racing in Europe. The Supersport bike will be different than the prototype bikes I have been racing in Europe, but I train on a Superbike and now I have more experience on big tracks I didn’t have when I raced in America. Some racers I have been competing against have gone to Supersport and done well in the class, so it is a promising opportunity and I am looking forward to the challenge.”
ABOUT TEAM HAMMER:
The 2026 season marks Team Hammer’s 46th consecutive year of operating as a professional road racing team. Racebikes built and fielded by Team Hammer have won 138 AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National races, have finished on AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National podiums 409 times and have won 11 AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National Championships, as well as two FIM South American Championships (in Superbike and Supersport). The team has also won 137 endurance races overall (including seven 24-hour races) and 13 Overall WERA National Endurance Championships with Suzuki motorcycles, and holds the U.S. record for mileage covered in a 24-hour race. The team also competed in the televised 1990s Formula USA National Championship, famously running “Methanol Monster” GSX-R1100 Superbikes fueled by methanol, and won four F-USA Championships.
ABOUT SUZUKI:
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC. (SMO) distributes Motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters, Automotive Parts, Accessories, and ECSTAR Oils & Chemicals via an extensive dealer network throughout 49 states. Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide manufacturer of Motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters, Automobiles, Outboard Motors, and related products. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has business relations with 201 countries/regions. For more information, visit www.suzuki.com.
More, from a press release issued by AK Race Fab:
AK Race Fab Closes Out 2026 MotoAmerica Season at NJMP With Talent Cup Development Effort and Twins Cup Debut for NEMRR Champion Adam Guyer.
NOTTINGHAM, N.H. – AK Race Fab will close out its 2026 MotoAmerica season this weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park with a diverse rider lineup representing multiple stages of motorcycle road racing development, from international competition and Talent Cup progression to a national-level debut for one of New England’s most accomplished club racers.
Throughout the 2026 season, AK Race Fab fielded a two-rider MotoAmerica Talent Cup effort featuring returning rider Nathan Bettencourt and South Carolina newcomer Rikard Herb.
Bettencourt competed in four MotoAmerica Talent Cup rounds with the team while balancing an ambitious schedule that included Yamaha R3 Cup competition on the world stage and continued participation in NEMRR events at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. His absence from the NJMP season finale comes as he competes this weekend in Cremona, Italy, continuing his progression through Yamaha’s global rider development pathway.
“Nathan has continued to raise the bar for himself this year,” said AK Race Fab owner and crew chief Adam Kells. “Managing a schedule that includes MotoAmerica, NEMRR, and the Yamaha R3 Cup program is no small task. We’re proud of the progress he’s made and excited to see him representing himself, his family, and our program on the international stage.”
While Bettencourt competes overseas, AK Race Fab will continue supporting Talent Cup rider Rikard Herb during the season finale. Hailing from Taylors, South Carolina, Herb entered the year with less than two years of track experience and a clear focus on developing as a MotoAmerica Talent Cup rider.
In addition to competing in Talent Cup, Herb has raced extensively throughout the Southeast with both WERA and ASRA, building experience on a variety of machines while continuing to improve his racecraft. Prior to several MotoAmerica rounds, Herb and AK Race Fab worked together during select club racing weekends, using those events as valuable testing and development opportunities.
Throughout the season, Herb and the AK Race Fab crew have steadily improved pace, consistency, and confidence at the national level.
“Rikard’s growth this year has been impressive,” said Kells. “When you consider that he’s been on track for less than two years, he’s accomplished a tremendous amount. Running WERA and ASRA events while developing in Talent Cup has given him valuable seat time, and we’ve been fortunate to work together at several club weekends that helped prepare us for MotoAmerica competition. Like any development season, we’ve faced challenges along the way, but he’s continued to put in the work every weekend. NJMP is another opportunity to take a step forward and finish the season on a positive note.”
The weekend will also mark a significant milestone for reigning NEMRR Overall Champion Adam Guyer, who will make his MotoAmerica Twins Cup debut aboard an Aprilia RS660 under the AK Race Fab awning.
Guyer is a familiar name throughout New England road racing. The son of multi-time champion Brett Guyer, he was raised in the paddock at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and developed through the NEMRR ranks before emerging as one of the region’s premier racers.
His path to MotoAmerica also carries a unique full-circle story. As a high school student, Guyer began working at Seacoast Sport Cycle, often arriving directly from school to learn the motorcycle business alongside Kells. Today, he serves as a District Manager for KTM North America while continuing to build an impressive racing résumé.
After capturing the 2025 NEMRR Overall Championship, Guyer earned the coveted Number One plate for the 2026 season and remains in contention for another title while campaigning his Aprilia RS660 in lightweight competition and a Seacoast Sport Cycle-built Ducati Streetfighter V2 in heavyweight classes.
“I’m pumped to be under the AKRF tent this weekend at NJMP,” said Guyer. “We’ve had some great success at the club level the last few years, and I’m looking forward to seeing where we stack up in the Twins Cup. A huge thank you to Adam Kells and the whole team for this opportunity, and to Seacoast Sport Cycle for the years of support.”
“Adam’s story is exactly what grassroots racing is all about,” said Kells. “I’ve watched him grow from a kid getting off the school bus and coming into the dealership to learn the business into a champion racer and motorcycle industry professional. He’s earned everything that’s come his way. Having the opportunity to help him make his MotoAmerica Twins Cup debut is something we’re all excited about.”
As the MotoAmerica season concludes at New Jersey Motorsports Park, AK Race Fab’s rider lineup reflects the many paths available within motorcycle road racing. Bettencourt continues his progression onto the international stage, Herb concludes a season dedicated to growth and development in the Talent Cup, and Guyer takes the next step from NEMRR champion to MotoAmerica Twins Cup competitor.
For AK Race Fab, the weekend serves as a reflection of the program’s core mission: supporting racers at every stage of their journey and creating opportunities for talented riders to advance their careers through hard work, preparation, and persistence.
More, from a press release issued by Cole Varnes:
Cole Varnes Set for Home-Track Return at MotoAmerica New Jersey Round.
Birdsboro, Pennsylvania — Following an impressive MotoAmerica debut at Virginia International Raceway (VIR), 15-year-old Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, rider Cole Varnes is set to return to the MotoAmerica grid for the New Jersey Motorsports Park round, September 25–27, competing in the Twins Cup class aboard his Suzuki GSX-8R.
Varnes made his MotoAmerica debut at VIR, qualifying 11th overall and finishing P8 in Race 1. In Race 2, the young Pennsylvania rider showed even more pace, running as high as fourth place before a low-side crash brought his weekend to an early end.
Now, Varnes heads to New Jersey Motorsports Park — his home track — with his sights set on building on his VIR performance and closing out the MotoAmerica season on a high note.
“My whole year comes down to this weekend,” said Varnes. “We’ve worked really hard to get where we are, and with all the laps I’ve put in over the last few weeks, I feel ready to end the MotoAmerica season on a high note. My team — AKA Dad — has been working nonstop to get the bike prepared. We want to show up, put everything we’ve learned to work, and improve on our finish from VIR.”
For Varnes, the weekend is about more than just racing. Competing at his home track means having the support of the people who have been behind him throughout his racing journey.
“I’m really excited to see all my family, friends, and fans come out to support me,” Varnes added. “It means a lot to have everyone there, and I’m looking forward to putting on a good show for them and hopefully giving them something to cheer about.”
The home-track advantage gives Varnes an opportunity to put his familiarity with New Jersey Motorsports Park and his recent track experience to work as he takes on the final round of his MotoAmerica season.
About Varnes Racing
The Varnes Racing Team has been racing since 1956, with a family tradition spanning three generations. Cole Varnes is the third generation of his family to carry that tradition forward.
Today, Cole Varnes is carrying that legacy into a new chapter with his debut season in MotoAmerica Twins Cup aboard a Suzuki GSX-8R.
Filippo Farioli was quickest during FIM Supersport World Championship Free practice Friday morning at Cremona Circuit, in Italy. Riding his VFT Racing Yamaha YZF-R9 on Pirelli control tires, the Italian rider covered the 2.34-mile (3.77 km) road course in 1:31.837, topping the field of 34 riders.
Federico Caricasulo was the best of the rest with a 1:31.997 on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.
Jeremy Alcoba was third with a lap time of 1:32.008 on his Kawasaki ZX-6R 636.
Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was 9th with a 1:32.164 on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.
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