More from a press release issued by MotoAmerica:

• Twins Cup – Matthew Chapin Dominant In First Win Of Season

The Twins Cup Championship had a rough start to race two with Robem Engineering’s Hank Vossberg highsiding his Aprilia RS 660 in turn 4, and Speed Demon Racing Powered by Ready to Ride’s Logan Cunnison crashing his Aprilia RS 660 just after Vossberg. With Cunnison’s bike in a less than ideal position on the race course, the original eight-lap contest was red-flagged and shortened to five laps.

During the race stoppage, Vossberg returned to the pits with the left handlebar almost touching the front fairing it was so bent, and some other cosmetic damage. More concerning however, was his visible limp after landing hard on his right hip. His Robem Engineering crew was able to fix the bike, and the Wisconsinite showed his toughness by gridding up for the restart. Cunnison was not able to make it back in time for the restart.

On the restart, M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Matthew Chapin jumped out front on his GSX-8R and led all five laps of the race, winning by a comfortable margin of  2.6 seconds.

Second-place finisher, Robem Engineering’s Hank Vossberg was still limping when he returned aboard his Aprilia RS 660 to the podium. The Wisconsin native tucked in behind the leader Chapin in turn one and occupied second place for the entire duration of the race finishing ahead of third place by .944 of a second.

Third place went to Karns/TST Industries Racing rider Kevin Olmedo aboard his Suzuki GSX-8R. The El Salvador native started in sixth position and worked quickly to make three passes in just five short laps, making his final overtake for third came on the final trip around the Georgia circuit.

Behind Olmedo was a tight group of riders in fourth through seventh, separated by just a tenth or two of a second each. M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Bodie Paige was fourth, Karns/TST Industries Racing’s Isaac Woodworth was fifth, Ghetto Customs team owner and rider Chris Parrish was sixth, and TAB Performance’s Kyle Ohnsorg was seventh.

The following quote is from race two winner Matthew Chapin:  

“I got the dream start, I guess. Came out P2 and then tried to make quick work of Bodie, you know, get past my teammate there because I knew he had some bike problems before the red flag. Just kind of wanted to stay all out of that and then just put my head down, tried to build some consistency, click off some laps. I just got to give it up to my guys at M4 ECSTAR Suzuki. After a race like yesterday, you know, struggling with a few bike problems, coming out here and dominating the field pretty good, I feel amazing and it was much needed.”

• Talent Cup – Race Two Podium Decided By .221 Of A Second

A red-flag-abbreviated Talent Cup race two saw Kensei Matsudaira take the win, record the first double victory of his MotoAmerica career, and also extend his winning streak to three.

The Team Roberts rider spent the majority of the race in second place, chased by Team Hammer’s Jake Paige as Quarterley Racing’s Nathan Gouker dictated the pace up front. 

The trio remained inseparable throughout the duration of the race. Then, on the final lap, the group tightened. The riders went three-wide into turn 10A, creating a mad dash to the checkers, and Matsudaira crossed the stripe first ahead of Gouker and Paige.

Third-place finisher Paige was not only the rider who rounded out the podium, he also managed to set a new Talent Cup lap record with a 1:40.191 in race two.  

Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane once again found himself in the lead pack and capped off the weekend with a fourth-place result.

The following quote is from race two winner, Kensei Matsudaira:  

“Honestly, I couldn’t be any happier with three (wins) in a row so, hopefully, we can keep this momentum for the next couple of races. And, yeah, I’m looking forward to Barber.”

• Build.Train.Race. – Cutler Takes Care Of Business

Brianna Cutler upped the pace from her race one performance by checking out, winning race two by a margin of 4.9 seconds, and improving her best lap time by just over two seconds to demonstrate the rapid progression riders can achieve in the BTR program. Her time of 1:54.99 stands as a new BTR lap record at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

Jasmine Noelle improved her best lap time by over one second and finished in P2, while Bryanna Everitt capped off the podium in third position, 5.9 seconds behind the leader.

The following quote is from race two winner Brianna Cutler:

“Amazing being the points leader right now, especially with the struggles that I had last year. Seeing my effort pay off is incredible, and I tried to stay consistent. I looked at the data, and I knew which sector was my fastest, so I got open track, and I just started running. I don’t know how to look behind me without crashing, so I just kept going, and I really didn’t know what was going on behind me, but I could hear some dogfights, so I kept it pinned until I saw the checkered flag.”

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More form a press release issued by Suzuki Motor USA:

Chapin wins for M4 Ecstar Suzuki in Atlanta.

Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer featured prominently as the 2026 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship resumed at Road Atlanta this weekend, racing away with a win and podium finishes for Twins.

Race Highlights:

• M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
  • Twins Cup
    • Matthew Chapin rebounded from a difficult Saturday race to score a dominant victory in Sunday’s Twins Cup rematch.
    • Bodie Paige proved both quick and brave during his pole-winning, podium-earning weekend.
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Despite encountering alternating bouts of adversity, M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Twins Cup duo of Mathew Chapin and Bodie Paige showcased the remarkable speed and vast potential of the GSX-8R throughout the weekend.

The two lined up 1-2 on the grid with Aussie Paige on pole and Chapin second quickest. Chapin’s Saturday contest didn’t go how he envisioned it, however, as a mechanical issue forced him down to an eventual 11th – far below his genuine form. He proved that the case on Sunday with a dominating win that saw him pull more than two seconds clear of the pack en route to the checkered flag.

After claiming his fourth-career Twins Cup victory, Chapin said, “That race was awesome. I knew going in I had some good pace on these guys. I just want to give a huge thanks to my M4 ECSTAR Suzuki crew getting this bike back together. Yesterday didn’t go how we wanted it to, but this feels so great coming off a struggle race yesterday. I really needed this one.”

Paige, meanwhile, fought at the front for victory on Saturday, only to be foiled by a red flag that was thrown while he was running a close second with two laps to go. The race was then called complete, cementing him in that position. Paige’s hopes for vengeance on Sunday suffered when he crashed in the warm-up. He still somehow summoned the late-braking heroics needed to keep him in podium contention and eventually earn him a hard-fought fourth.

“I’m a little bit disappointed,” the two-time Nicky Hayden AMA Horizon Award winner said. “I wish we could have finished the race (On Saturday) so that I could have gone for the win. It would have been a good last-lap battle. I was good in the tight, technical stuff, so we’ll take something from the weekend and learn from what we need to improve on.”

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More from a press release issued by Aprilia:

Aprilia claims victory and double podium at Road Atlanta after Vossberg’s early crash.

Round 2 of MotoAmerica Twins Cup took place over the historic Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Starting the weekend, it was Aprilia that was the most represented manufacturer in the class, accounting for 18 of the 37 entries, facing off against a highly competitive and deep field.

The Aprilia RS 660 demonstrated elite pace throughout the event, starting with Friday on-track sessions, where at least three Aprilia RS 660s were present in the top 10 of each outing.

On Saturday morning’s Qualifying 2 Hank Vossberg (Robem Engineering Aprilia) qualified 2nd overall 1:34.133, while Logan Cunnison (Speed Demon Racing powered by Ready to Ride, 1:34.745), Chase Brown (Brown Town Racing, 1:35.131), and Chris Parrish (Ghetto Customs, 1:35.632) finished fourth, seventh and ninth respectively, to set the grid for both weekend races.

Later Saturday for Race 1, Aprilia secured a double podium in the first race of the weekend. Hank Vossberg (Robem Engineering) claimed a hard-fought victory, winning the race by a margin of 0.279 seconds and recorded the best lap of Race 1 with a 1:33.424. He was joined on the podium by Logan Cunnison (Speed Demon Racing powered by Ready to Ride), who finished 3rd. Riders within the top 10, included Brown, and Andrew Weyh (Weyh Racing), who finished seventh and eighth.

Sunday, Aprilia maintained its presence at the front in the second race, with Vossberg returning to the podium to secure a 2nd-place finish, but not without incident. Vossberg had a crash in the early moments, and remounted. Cunnison had an incident shortly after that drew a red flag, forcing a restart, allowing Vossberg to restart. Bruised, but determined, Vossberg secured a critical 20 points.

Chris Parrish (Ghetto Customs) showcased a strong performance, finishing 6th overall, as Weyh continued top-10 pace, completing Race 2 in ninth. Andrew Weyh (Weyh Racing) proved the RS 660’s consistency by securing two top-10 finishes, placing 8th in Race 1 and 9th in Race 2, while Chase Brown (Brown Town Racing) also finished in the top ten in the first race, taking 7th place.

As the series heads to Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama for Round 3 from May 15–17, Aprilia occupies three of the top 10 positions in the national championship standings. Vossberg sits in first place with 86 total points, with a 23-point lead over second. Weyh is currently eighth with 30 points, and Parrish holds the tenth spot with 21 points.

Hank Vossberg / Robem Racing Aprilia: “Yeah, you know, it was first weekend on the new [2026 Aprilia RS 660] bike and it felt amazing. Came into the weekend, and knew I just had to get podiums. Friday was really good. We were up in the times. Got to able to qualify really good Friday and then wasn’t able to improve Saturday, but was still up front. And then Saturday, the race went really well. Yeah, I was be able to go up there with Bodie and felt that I still had some more pace in me. Definitely a learning experience [following crash in Race 2], but thanks to the team for putting together such a great bike and we’ll be ready for Barber.”

More from a press release issued by Team Roberts:

Double Wins for Kensei Matsudaira and Team Roberts in MotoAmerica Talent Cup at Road Atlanta.

It was a perfect weekend for Kensei Matsudaira and Team Roberts this  weekend at Road Atlanta, with Kensei taking the victory in both MotoAmerica Talent Cup races.

As the weekend started, Kensei and the team took their time to get acquainted with the track and find a good setting for the races, with Kensei ranking 4th through the free practice and both qualifying sessions.

Starting 4th on the grid, Kensei settled into the top group of 5 riders in the first race, working his way forward and taking the lead on lap 5. From there, he focused on managing the race with the draft in the group, and with perfect execution Kensei took the lead in the final sector of the last lap, clinching victory in the first race of the weekend.

In the shortened race 2, Kensei settled into the top group of 3 riders, but had his work cut out for him as the initial race leader started to make a break as Kensei battled with the rider behind. After the 3rd lap, Kensei made a push to catch the leader and by the 5th and final lap he had closed the gap and was able to again make a last lap pass for the lead, taking his second victory of the weekend.

Kensei Matsudaira: “I wasn’t able to start the weekend off as strong as I would have liked, but we focused on getting the bike set up for the race as best as we could and I’m really happy to be able to take the wins in both races here. It wasn’t easy and the competition was tough, there are 3 to 4 other riders that are capable of winning so I knew I had to give it everything to be able to fight to the end. Huge thank you to my team and both Kenny Sr. and Kenny Jr. who came all the way out to support me, I’m very fortunate to have mentors like them and their guidance this year has been a big part of my progress. I also want to thank Stoney Landers for continuing to be a big help in my race weekends, without him I know we would have struggled a lot more with getting my bike dialed for the races. I also want to thank all the workers and fans that came out to watch, say hello and support me and the team this weekend. It’s really cool to see how involved and passionate the people are here.”

Kenny Roberts Sr., Team Roberts: “What can I say, no one could have done a better job than Kensei did this weekend. He did a perfect job, it was a perfect weekend! It’s nice to see a young rider be so dedicated to becoming what he wants to be. He definitely has wisdom beyond his age.”

Kenny Roberts Jr., Team Roberts: “Kensei has had a strong weekend. We can all see how talented he is. His talent is at a very, very high level. We are watching his racecraft mature with each race. Congratulations to him, his father, my father, everyone in the team that is putting many long hours, both at the race weekends and behind the scenes to make this possible. It’s exciting to see, this year the Talent Cup has produced very good races so far this season. All of the riders are young and talented, they have ridden mature and smart races. We look forward to watching the season unfold.”

Arney Wick, Team Roberts Co-Principal: “As fantastic as it was this weekend, we remain focused on the next races and know that we still have a lot of work to do as a team so Kensei can perform to his full potential. We know it won’t be easy, and we will keep working hard!”

The next MotoAmerica Talent Cup round will be the home race for Team Roberts, held at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama on May 15-17.

More from a press release issued by Indian Motorcycles:

Indian Motorcycle Factory Racing dominates Road Atlanta with back-to-back wins from Hayden Gillim and podium sweep in Race 2. Power, Precision and Superiority of the Vance & Hines Indian Challenger On Full Display, Now Capturing Four Straight Wins and Nine of 12 Podium Spots to Start the 2026 Season.

Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, continued its red-hot start to the 2026 King of the Baggers season as the J&P Cycles / Motul / Vance & Hines Factory Indian Motorcycle Racing team delivered another dominant performance in round two at Road Atlanta. Hayden Gillim led the charge with back-to-back race wins, while teammates Troy Herfoss and Rocco Landers captured three of the remaining four podium spots over the weekend, capped off by Indian Motorcycle Racing’s first-ever podium sweep on Sunday. Piloting what has been a virtually unbeatable Vance & Hines-built Indian Challenger, the Wrecking Crew once again demonstrated the unrivaled power and precision of the PowerPlus 112-equipped bagger over a weekend of unprecedented success.

“When we set out on this new journey with Vance & Hines, our ambitions were high, but in all honesty, the success we’ve experienced is even more than we could have imagined and a powerful testament to our team and the amazing performance platform that the Indian Challenger provides us,” said Mike Kennedy, CEO of Indian Motorcycle. “What better way to reinforce the 125^th Anniversary of a historic brand born from racing than to come out of the gates in the dominant manner we have this season, showcasing the unrivaled performance capabilities that have powered this brand for more than a century?”

Race 1

After the team blocked out the front row finishing first, second and third in qualifying, Gillim set the tone early by capturing his second Mission King of the Baggers Challenge (“Dash for Cash”) victory. When Race 1 got underway, the Wrecking Crew quickly asserted themselves at the front, with Herfoss taking the early lead. With Gillim close behind, the two former champions ran wheel-to-wheel through the opening laps, maintaining the tightest of gaps before Gillim made a decisive move with six laps remaining to take the lead. From there, Herfoss gave Gillim everything he could handle all the way to the finish, with Gillim ultimately holding on for the win by just .167 seconds.

“Race one was a ton of fun,” said Gillim. “Troy got an amazing launch off the line to get in front and really made me work for it. Once I finally got through, I was hoping I’d have a little bit of tire left to try and build a gap, but I just couldn’t do it. He pushed me hard all the way to the end. But man, what a great way to start the weekend with a Challenge win and a Race 1 win.”

Race 2

The dominance continued into Sunday with Race 2 as Gillim wasted no time positioning himself in the lead and immediately began gapping the field aboard his Indian Challenger. Coming out of turn one, Landers was running fourth, while Herfoss made an early mistake during lap one that saw him fall all the way back into sixth. Up front, the shuffle continued behind Gillim as Landers quickly regrouped, charging back into third ahead of Tyler O’Hara and then executing a strong move on lap two to overtake Bradley Smith and move into second. Meanwhile, Herfoss firmly set his intentions on a podium finish, showcasing impressive pace to fight his way back into fourth and ultimately begin the patient process of reeling in Smith. Out front, Gillim remained in complete control, laying down a blistering pace and stretching his lead lap after lap in route to a dominant, unchallenged run to the checkered flag, taking victory by 4.161 seconds. Behind him, Landers secured second, while Herfoss delivered a decisive late-race charge, diving underneath Smith with just two laps remaining to snatch the position and secure the Indian Wrecking Crew’s first King of the Baggers podium sweep. This marked Gillim’s third victory in four races, taking a one-point lead over Herfoss in Championship points with the two riders increasing a significant early-season gap over the rest of the field. 

“To start the season with as much success as we’ve had is incredible,” said Gillim. “Our Vance & Hines factory Indian Motorcycle crew has worked their butts off since getting these bikes only a handful of months ago. The Indian Challenger is an amazing platform right out of the box, and the crew has done an incredible job, building on that with adjustments that are showcasing the full power and performance capabilities of these bikes. To be up here sharing the podium with both Rocco and Troy is a testament to our entire team and these phenomenal motorcycles.”

As the team begins preparations for Round 3 at Road America, Gillim leads the standings with 82 points, just one point ahead of teammate Herfoss in second with 81. Meanwhile, Landers sits fourth overall with 53 points, just two points shy of third. The team will head to Road America on May 29–31, the home of rival Harley-Davidson, where they’ll look to carry this momentum into enemy territory and outperform them once again, only this time on their home turf.

Sponsors for the 2026 Indian Motorcycle-Vance & Hines Factory Race team includes J&P Cycles, Motul, Progressive Insurance, Drag Specialties and Performance Finance.

For information about Indian Motorcycle, visit IndianMotorcycle.com, or follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube. For information about Vance & Hines Motorsports, visit VanceAndHinesMotorsports.com, or follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. 

More from a press release issued by Real Steel Honda:

Real Steel Honda Racing and Andrew Lee lead the Superbike Cup standings after the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Atlanta event.

Andrew Lee with a win and a 2^nd place finish in the Superbike Cup class at the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Atlanta, leads that championship with 45 points. Hayden Gillim in the Superbike class suffered a DNF in Race 1 but bounced back in race 2 to score a 7^th place finish. Hayden is in 11^th place in Superbike championship standings with 9 points.

Real Steel Honda Racing’s Talent Cup competitors had a good showing with Derek Sanchez scoring a 4th place finish in Race 1 while unfortunately suffering a DNF in Race 2. Ian Fraley scored his best ever finishes with 7^th and 8^th place finishes in the 2 races. Derek and Ian are tied for 7^th place in the Talent Cup championship standings with 30 points.

Next up for the team is the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Alabama event May 15-17 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham AL.

Real Steel Honda Racing is proudly supported by American Honda, HRC, Progressive Insurance, Pro Honda Oils. Southern Honda Powersports, Idemitsu, Last Ark: Tactics Analogue, Vesrah, K-Tech suspension, Orient Express, Dunlop, Akrapovic Exhaust Systems, Sprint Filter, Armor Bodywork, Vortex and REB Graphics.

Hayden Gillim – Rider #69 / Team Principal: “Overall we had a good weekend. We have made some big improvements on the bike since last year and are only going to get better. Road Atlanta is probably the worst track for us right now so to come away with a 7th place is pretty solid. I have to thank the Real Steel Honda Racing crew for coming together and making things happen this weekend and give a special shoutout to Jeff Weiner with American Honda for getting the team a replacement generator Friday evening when there was an issue with our primary pit road generator.”

Andrew Lee – Rider #14: “Road Atlanta presented some challenges for sure but overall I feel that the team overcame them really well. Ultimately missing most of the Friday practice sessions set us back which proved to be extra detrimental considering it being my first race weekend in the platform. Finishing P1 and P2 in class is a great way to start the season. Although we are focused on the Superbike Cup class, I’m ultimately focused on trying to improve our position in the Superbike field. We are still looking for a few things to make the bike “mine” per-say but I feel that the ceiling is really high on this Honda platform. Really happy with the first weekend on the new team and new bike, ready to continue the work in a few weekends in Alabama for round 2!

Thank you to the whole Real Steel Honda Team and all of our team partners! A special thank you to my partners Luxvoni, Aliv WorldWide, Dainese, KYT, Five Gloves, JP43 Training.”

Ian Fraley – Rider #10: “Best weekend for me and my team so far with 7th & 8th place finishes and I know there’s still more in me. Racing is 95% mental, and that’s where I’m focused. Believing in my abilities, pushing past my comfort zone, and continuing to grow every time I hit the track. We’re already locked in for Barber — preparation starts tomorrow. Huge thank you to my incredible crew — I couldn’t do this without you. To all the fans who stopped by, showed support, and bought shirts to help fuel this journey – it means everything. And to my amazing sponsors: Real Steel Honda, Pro Honda, Southern Honda Powersports, RB Print Shop. Fleet Relief, Chicken in the Rough, Bison & Arai.”

Derek Sanchez – Rider #23: “The weekend started on a high note, with strong pace throughout practice and a solid P5 in qualifying. Race 1 was an intense battle; despite a close call, I was pleased to fight hard and secure a 4th-place finish. We carried that momentum into the Sunday morning warm-up, clocking in 3rd. We had an awesome start to Race 2 and were well-positioned in the mix through the S’s, but unfortunately, my race was cut short when another rider struck me. It’s a frustrating way to end the weekend, but that’s racing. We have the speed to run at the front, and I’m already looking forward to bounce back and fight for the podium at Barber.”

More from a press release issued by MotoAmerica:

Persistence Pays Off For Fong In Quad Lock Superbike Race Two At Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

Round one of the 2026 Quad Lock Superbike Championship concluded on Sunday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta with Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong overtaking polesitter and Saturday’s race one winner Mathew Scholtz with only a couple of laps left to go. Strack Racing Yamaha’s Scholtz experienced a technical problem in the closing laps, and Fong pounced to take the checkered flag.

Scholtz’s return to the premier Quad Lock Superbike Championship after two years and two consecutive championships in MotoAmerica’s Supersport class was a dream come true up to that point. The South African, who has called Georgia his home for the past several years, earned the pole, won Saturday’s race, and was poised to make it a perfect weekend with an encore win on Sunday. But, with just two laps remaining, Scholtz suddenly dropped off the pace, enabling Fong to move into the lead and win the race by nearly three seconds over Scholtz.  

Meanwhile, Sean Dylan Kelly scored his second podium result of the weekend with a third-place finish. The Floridian logged a solid first Superbike weekend with his new OrangeCat Racing team. 

JD Beach had a lonely race in fourth aboard his Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1, but he salvaged valuable points after suffering a race one DNF from a mechanical failure.

Fifth-place finisher Cameron Beaubier left Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta third in points after a hard-fought weekend. The six-time and defending Superbike Champion started from 20th on the grid and made his way all the way up to sixth, ironically, by the sixth lap. Beaubier then overtook Wrench Motorcycles rider Cam Petersen to secure a top-five finish with Petersen coming home sixth.

In seventh place was the Real Steel Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP of Hayden Gillim, just beating out M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Brandon Paasch in eighth aboard his GSX-R1000R.

Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law’s Benjamin Smith and Mission Foods M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante rounded out the top 10.

The following quote is from race two winner Fong:

“My confidence was kicked twice this weekend and as a racer, you have two crashes and you don’t know what the hell is going on, you’re kind of just looking around like, ‘I can’t do that again,’ especially with my team owner. Everybody knows he’d probably kill me if I did one more throwing it down. So, no. It wasn’t that great at the time. I just wanted it to be over with. But I knew at the end it was going to be a hell of a last-lap battle, if his bike didn’t break. We got a little lucky at the end. I’m sure it would have been fireworks, for sure. We’re both competitive riders. We try to be safe out there, but we want the win just as much as anybody. It was good to get 25 points on the board. Looking forward to Barber. This track, you don’t get that big a drop when the tire goes off. It’s not like a huge decline like most tracks. I feel like going to Barber, you get a huge drop off in the tires and stuff. I think we excel a little bit. I’m looking forward to that. It’s going to be a long season. These guys next to me are super-fast. I feel like, every weekend, we’re going to be seeing each other up here.”

Superbike Cup – Depth Of Field Tested In Race Two

BPR Racing Yamaha’s Deion Campbell was the first Superbike Cup finisher in race two, and he took the checkers ahead of some of the full-on Superbike riders. The Californian finished ahead of Superbike Cup points leader and Real Steel Honda rider Andrew Lee by just .061 of a second.

The third Superbike Cup finisher in race two was Canadian Alex Dumas aboard his Aftercare Scheibe Racing/Jones Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP.

The following quote is from Deion Campbell, first Superbike Cup finisher in race two winner:

“It was an eventful weekend, for sure. We started off strong, had some little mishaps on Friday. Saturday, we continued with our pace, pushing very well. Unfortunately, we had a little mishap in the first race. And it didn’t go too well for me, but the BPR Racing guys buckled down and really worked hard and got me a great platform to come back strong for race two. Got a great start, got up there in the Superbike grid a little bit. I was just trying to keep my head down, keep up with those guys and stay consistent. I was really just hitting my marks and making sure I brought it home safe in first place.”

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More from another press release issued by MotoAmerica:

Herrin Bounces Back Over Binder In Supersport Showdown.

The second round of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta is in the books. With much cooler temperatures than Saturday’s race one, several riders commented that tire grip was readily available around the 2.54-mile Georgia circuit. No doubt that helped produce a new lap record in Supersport and lap records in the support classes, as well.

Rahal Ducati Moto with Desnuda Organic Tequila rider Josh Herrin took the win in race two aboard his Ducati Panigale V2. The 2022 Supersport Champion spent the first half of the race in the lead group of four riders before making his move to first on lap nine. Once Herrin had a clear track in front of him, the 33-year-old Californian stretched out a 1.490-second gap over second place and set a new Supersport lap record in the process at 1:27.554.

Second-place finisher, Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse’s Darryn Binder led the first half of the race and defended multiple pass attempts from the riders behind him at turn 10A. The South African Supersport race one winner showed he has the speed to run directly with Herrin and briefly set his own Supersport lap record of 1:27.613 on lap 15 before Herrin eclipsed him by .059 of a second and trails Herrin by just three points.

M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott was the only other rider to dip into the minute-27 club with a 1:27.938 on lap 11. The GSX-R750 rider could not keep touch with the leaders, however, as they consistently put down minute-27’s for the remainder of the race. Scott finished 6.6 seconds behind the leader to cap off the podium. Scott is third in points with 56 points.

Rahal Ducati Moto with Droplight’s Kayla Yaakov brought her Ducati Panigale V2 home in fourth position. The polesitter ran as high as third for a moment before falling behind the lead group, finishing 6.9 seconds behind the leader. She sits fourth in points with 42 heading into the next round.

Rounding out the top five was Strack Racing’s Blake Davis aboard his Yamaha YZF-R9. After finishing third in race one, Davis heads to Barber fifth in points with 36 on the board.  

The following quote is from race two winner Josh Herrin:

“I lived here for a long time, and I love coming here and all the people here. I have a lot of family and friends. I’ve never clicked well with it. On a 600, or supersport class, it’s been better to me, but in Superbike, I’ve really struggled here. So, that one felt good.

“To answer your question about riding with Darryn (Binder), yes, it was a lot of fun, but everybody in this class for the most part, except for Tyler (Scott), is new for me riding around them. So, I’m trying to sit back and learn their styles and see where they’re passing, where I can get away a little bit and stuff like that. It’s a lot of fun, though. You know me and my history. I’d rather fight to the end than have boring races. I was having a lot of fun out there. Super-happy with how the team worked this weekend. Thanks to the whole Rahal Desnuda Tequila team.”

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More from a press release issued by Yamaha:

Mathew Scholtz and Bobby Fong Split Wins in Thrilling MotoAmerica Superbike Opener. Yamaha BLU CRU riders set the pace at Road Atlanta to kick off the 2026 MotoAmerica season in style, with Blake Davis finishing on the podium in Supersport. 

Anticipation was high for the MotoAmerica Superbike season opener at Road Atlanta, with a stacked premier-class field eager to launch their title campaigns at the 2.55-mile circuit in Braselton, Georgia. And perhaps no one was more ready than Mathew Scholtz.

Fresh off back-to-back MotoAmerica Supersport titles with Strack Racing Yamaha, Scholtz made his return to the Superbike class with confidence. There are always question marks at the start of a new season, but Scholtz answered them emphatically: pole position, a masterclass ride in a chaotic, twice-started Race 1, and a runner-up finish in Race 2 to leave his home round with an early championship lead.

“Obviously, I was very excited to get back on the Superbike,” said Scholtz. “We started off very well in the first practice. The bike was really comfortable to ride right out of the gate. We made a few changes to suit my riding style, and then, yeah, we just always seemed to find ourselves at the sharp end. Throughout Friday, and in qualifying, we got pole position.”

Lining up alongside him was Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong, with teammate JD Beach starting from the second row in fifth. When the lights went out in Race 1, Yamaha immediately set the tone with a 1-2-3 start, with Scholtz grabbing the holeshot ahead of Beach and Fong.

Scholtz set a blistering pace up front to distance himself from the competition. Meanwhile, Fong moved past Beach into second before chaos struck on Lap 6. Fong crashed in Turn 1, and then a separate incident brought out the red flag. Although Fong was able to return to the pits, he was unable to line up for the restart.

Once again, Scholtz got another great start to lead into turn one and ultimately ride away from the competition, winning by an impressive seven-second margin.

“The race started off great,” said Scholtz. “I got the holeshot and managed to pull out a gap. The red flag came out, and I knew that when the tires dropped off, that I had a little bit better pace than most of the guys. So I just started the second part of the race with confidence that I just had to stick to my lines and do what we had been doing throughout the practice sessions, and I brought it home in first place.”

Behind him, Beach held strong in second for much of the race despite being under pressure in a multi-rider battle that included Sean Dylan Kelly and Cameron Beaubier. With five laps to go, Beach was shuffled back but recovered to third after Beaubier ran off track. Unfortunately, a technical issue forced him to retire shortly after.

In Race 2, Strack Racing Yamaha’s Scholtz had another brilliant start, with the Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing duo of Beach and Fong in pursuit. Fong quickly moved into second and began closing the gap, setting up a high-speed duel between the two Yamaha riders. The pair clicked off laps at a relentless pace, building a commanding lead over the rest of the field.

As the race unfolded, it became a strategic fight at the front. Then, with two laps remaining, Fong made his move to the lead. With Scholtz managing a late-race technical issue, he brought home the runner-up finish, extending his championship lead to nine points.

Fong continued to ride a strong pace to bring home the win for the Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing squad – his 12th career win in class. It was a great comeback from a tough start to the season opener, scoring valuable points in the title fight, which has him fourth and 20 points behind Scholtz.

“It was definitely an up-and-down weekend,” said Fong. “We started off the weekend pretty well – top three in the times in practice and qualifying. We had a good race pace, and our times were faster than I’ve ever been around this place on race tires, so that was good. We just had some bad luck in race one. I had no warning and just tucked the front, so that was a bummer, but we rebounded for Sunday’s race. I was looking forward to a last-lap duel with Mat (Scholtz), but I kind of got lucky on that one. In this sport, sometimes you need some luck, just like I had some bad luck on Saturday. I’m definitely looking forward to Barber. I think Barber will suit my style a little bit better. I’m looking forward to continuing the progress and chipping away at these points.”

In Supersport, Strack Racing Yamaha’s Blake Davis continued to build momentum in his championship campaign. The young rider from Virginia got a great start in Race 1, quickly moving into second and holding position through much of the race before running off track with five laps to go. Davis quickly regrouped and charged back to third on the final lap to secure his first podium of the season. In Race 2, he once again ran inside the top five, leaving Road Atlanta fifth in the championship standings.

Liberty St. Yamaha Racing’s Dominic Doyle also made gains in the Supersport Championship, scoring a pair of top-10 finishes (7-10) to move to sixth in the standings.

Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane pulled double duty in two classes. In the MotoAmerica Twins Cup, the young Australian scored a sixth and eighth-place finish. In the MotoAmerica Talent Cup, he battled up front in the first race of the weekend. Unfortunately, a crash on the second lap dropped him back to ninth, but he rebounded in Race 2, finishing fourth to score valuable points and leave fourth in the standings.

Next up, the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship heads to Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Alabama, on May 15-17.

More from a press release issued by OrangeCat Racing:

Two Podiums for Kelly and a Top Five for Uribe in Superbike Season Opener at Road Atlanta. Sean Dylan Kelly makes his debut with OrangeCat Racing a memorable one with a pair of podium finishes; Jayson Uribe starts strong finishing fifth in race one, eleventh in race two.

OrangeCat Racing, the first official BMW Motorrad Motorsport team in MotoAmerica Superbike, left its first race weekend with two podiums, and riders in second and eighth in the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship standings.

Sean Dylan Kelly’s debut with OrangeCat Racing was a competitive start with the Floridian scoring a second-place finish in Saturday’s race one and a third in Sunday’s race two at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta on his BMW M 1000 RR. 

Kelly’s incumbent teammate Jayson Uribe bounced back from a high-speed crash in a Friday practice to finish a fifth in race one and a fighting eleventh in race two.

The team started the weekend with Kelly putting his BMW on the front row with the third-fastest qualifying time, –0.149 seconds from pole position. Uribe put his OrangeCat Racing BMW on row three, despite losing track time with a Friday crash.

In Saturday’s race one, Kelly matched his qualifying position on the opening lap of the race, which was scheduled for 19 laps. Kelly moved up a spot on the sixth lap, and shortly thereafter the race was stopped due to a red flag.

The race was restarted with 12 laps to go, and Kelly again started third, but moved up a spot to second with five laps to go. Uribe was in a heated fight, battling for sixth place. That would turn out to be a battle for fifth, and it went to Uribe, putting his OrangeCat Racing BMW M 1000 RR in the top five in the first race of the season.

Although he dropped a spot to third in race two, Kelly was closer to the lead than he was in race one, matching the pace of the two riders ahead of him until starting to struggle with arm pump. Still, Kelly held on for third, his second podium of the weekend.

Uribe was again in a race-long battle for position in race two, running in eighth place until dropping a few spots in the final laps to finish the 19-lap race in eleventh. At the finish line, Uribe was just .774 of a second from eighth. The Californian also had the seventh fastest lap of the race, almost half a second faster than his best from Saturday’s race one.

Jeff Connors — Team Principal: “I am proud of the team and how we handled the weekend. Going into our first season of Superbike has been a journey and it is nice to come out of Road Atlanta with some solid results. We had a few setbacks, but these things happen in racing. With the support of BMW Motorrad Motorsport, alpha racing, and our talented team members, we will push to be even stronger at Barber. Great start to the season.”

Jayson Uribe — No. 36: “Saturday was an incredible day for the entire race team and I felt great about ending race one in P5 despite riding with a fractured wrist from a crash on Friday. I gave it everything I possibly could in race two – and our pace was on par with the top five – but the last couple laps were tough. I’m going to heal up, get better, and will be back at it for Barber.”

Sean Dylan Kelly — No. 40: “I’m really pumped about this weekend. Had a strong start on Saturday with a P2, and even though I landed in P3 for race two, I felt a lot more competitive and was much closer to the win. It was awesome to start my journey with the OrangeCat Racing team with two podiums: I’m feeling really good and looking forward to making another step at Barber.”

OrangeCat Racing’s promotional and technical partners for the 2026 MotoAmerica season include BMW Motorrad Motorsport, Lightfighter, Motoworks Chicago, Ohlins USA, Farasis, and alpha Racing.

For full results of the opening round of the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, click Saturday (race one) and Sunday (race two).

The second round of the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship will be held at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, May 15-17.

More from a press release issued by Suzuki Motor USA:

Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer featured prominently as the 2026 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship resumed at Road Atlanta this weekend, racing away with podium finishes.

Race Highlights:

• M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
  • Supersport
    • Tyler Scott upped his perfect 2026 podium record to three-for-three with a pair of impressive outings at Road Atlanta.
  • Superbike
    • Brandon Paasch returned to the squad and was immediately back inside the top ten.
• Mission M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
  • Superbike
    • Richie Escalante transitioned back to Superbike duty to score a pair of top tens in the premier-class double opener.

M4 ESCSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott carried his frontrunning Daytona form into Road Atlanta and continued to make an impression up front. The Pennsylvanian secured himself a place on the front row, qualifying second fastest aboard the next-generation GSX-R750 racer. He made the most of that strong grid slotting, twice claiming the holeshot before battling among the leaders in a pair of thrilling Supersport shootouts. On Saturday, he finished a close second, some 0.378 seconds off the win. He was well positioned to improve upon that finish on Sunday until encountering a spell of bad luck with slower traffic. Despite getting separated from the lead pack, he managed to win out in a scrap for third to log a double podium weekend.

Scott said, “I set a new personal best lap here at Road Atlanta in today’s race. You know, this hasn’t really been one of the best tracks for me, so I’m really happy with the progress me and my M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team made this weekend. I can’t thank those guys enough. I feel really good on the bike – we’re going to take what we learned and move forward and hopefully be higher up on the podium next time out.”

Mission M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante traded in his GSX-R750 Daytona 200 racebike for a fire-breathing GSX-R1000R Superbike as the premier class opened its 2026 championship season in Georgia. The Mexican ace secured a second-row grid position and then matched his qualifying performance with a sixth-place run in Saturday’s race. He looked capable of improving upon it, but some midrace misfortune dropped him down to tenth in Sunday’s rematch.

Escalante said, “It was a long weekend for us and a tough one. This is a difficult track for me, and this was our first race on the Superbike after about six months. We never found the best setting that would be good for the podium, but we kept trying and the team worked really hard. We made progress but not enough. We made it through and there are 18 races left. We are ready to get to Barber and try again.”

Brandon Paasch made his Team Hammer return with a promising opener at Road Atlanta. The two-time Daytona 200 winner, twice worked his way forward aboard his M4 ESCSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R Superbike from a Row 4 starting slot, registering seventh and eighth-place results on the weekend.

Paasch said, “The goal was for me to start the Superbike season better than the last time – to get points and a good base setting. We were able to do that. On Saturday, we got a little lucky and ended up battling with Richie and got some solid points. On Sunday, we made a bunch of changes and really started getting into my groove. I passed a whole group of riders to make up some spots. We need to keep the momentum going forward. I know I have a great crew and they kept me pointed in the right direction.”

The 2026 MotoAmerica season will continue on May 15-17 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.

More from a press release issued by Warhorse HSBK Ducati:

Cameron Beaubier and Benjamin Smith Debut Ducati Panigale V4 R with Top-10 Finishes for Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law.

Six-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion, Cameron Beaubier, made an action-packed debut for the Warhorse HSBK Ducati FLo4Law team at round one of the 2026 Quad Lock MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Road Atlanta.

Beaubier and the brand new 2026 edition of the all-conquering Ducati Panigale V4 R topped Friday’s timesheets, but it all hit a snag in qualifying on Saturday morning with a crash ensuring he would start from the rear of the grid for both Saturday’s and Sunday’s races.

Beaubier was able to close in on third place in Race One, then secured fifth during Sunday’s Race Two.

The result ensures Beaubier leaves Georgia third in the points standings behind leader Scholtz.

Teammate Benjamin Smith also debuted in Ducati colors at Road Atlanta. The youngster acquitted himself well to the task of taming the Panigale V4 R, taking ninth place in Race Two after a mechanical problem ended his first race charge on the final lap.

In the Supersport category, new signing Darryn Binder (Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse) made the first race one to remember by taking his first win on American soil by 0.3-seconds over Tyler Scott.

All was set for a final lap showdown with Josh Herrin (Ducati) in race two, but a mistake by Binder with two laps to go ensured he didn’t have the final push to deny Herrin, who took his second win of the season.

Binder now sits second to Herrin in the Supersport points, 61 to 58.

Cameron Beaubier (Warhorse HSBK Ducati FLo4Law – #1): “The weekend was pretty wild!” Beaubier said after race two at Road Atlanta. “I can see the potential of this Ducati Panigale V4 R, but it was the first time out on it in a race situation, so we had some issues pop up that were a bit new. We had a few instability problems at high speed, but the team worked so hard all weekend to try to make me comfortable.

“We got a bit lucky in race one with a third place after I crashed in qualifying. The team put the bike back together in time for the race, but we had a clutch problem that they fixed in the pits, so the red flag was a bit of a savior for our result.

“Today I was hoping for a little bit more, but the bottom line is we have some work to do. It’s the first race with a new bike and a new team, so it’s hard to expect a ton more from the weekend. I’m excited for the rest of the season.”

Benjamin Smith (Warhorse HSBK Ducati FLo4Law – #78): “Overall, I’d say it was a great weekend,” Smith said. “Considering how little time we’ve had on the bike for this round, I’m super happy with the performance. We had a couple of good sessions on Friday and Saturday. During race one on Saturday, we were running in the top five—fifth on the last lap with three corners to go—and I unfortunately ran into a mechanical problem which ended our race prematurely.

“The team did a great job getting the bike back together for Sunday, and I had another good race. I was hovering around the lead of the second group and ended up in ninth place. The package is incredible. For the first weekend on it, I think we are ahead of where we need to be.”

Darryn Binder (Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse – #70): “It was a super positive weekend,” South African Binder said. “I’m really happy with how everything went, with a win in race one and a second in race two. I had a really strong race—Josh (Herrin) and I managed to get away, and I was really looking forward to a last-lap battle, but I unfortunately hit my kill switch with two laps to go, which cost me just enough time to not fight for the win. Other than that, everything was excellent, and I can’t thank the team enough for giving me such a good bike.”

Round two of the 2026 Quad Lock MotoAmerica Superbike Championship will be held on May 15-17 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.

More from a press release issued by Altus Motorsports:

Collins Fights in the Top 10; Gerardo Demonstrates Top 5 Pace; Martinez Learns the Ropes of MotoAmerica; Nassaney Builds On New Chassis Setup.

The second round of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship took place at Road Atlanta, and Altus Motorsports continued to build momentum from Daytona with hard-fought performances from its four rider lineup.

Supersport – Fast times and hard-fought positions gained despite hiccups.

After qualifying 8th in Q2, Torin Collins had a strong start to his 2026 season in both races after missing out at Daytona. Collins was in a tight battle for 7th throughout the race up through the final lap, but a crash in the last lap demoted him to 13th. Collins rode tactically in Race 2 while exchanging places with two other riders and finished in 7th. Collin’s speed increased throughout the weekend on his Yamaha YZF-R9 and he now sits at 12th in the championship standings.

Torin Collins: “This was my first race weekend of the season after missing Daytona, so it was all about getting up to speed with the new bike. I felt better every session and kept making progress, which was good to see… Overall, a solid way to kick things off. Still lots to learn and improve to get up with that front group, but I’m feeling really good on the bike and that top 5 isn’t far off. I’m looking forward to Barber, it’s a track where the Yamaha R9 should really shine. Big thanks to the team for giving me a great bike.”

 

 

Maximiliano Gerardo had fast pace throughout the weekend, qualifying 9th just .015 behind teammate Torrin Collins. Gerardo took part in a race-long battle throughout race 1, which he finished in a solid 8th place. Gerardo had a rapid start to Race 2, getting up to 6th place midway through lap one, but he suffered an unfortunate technical glitch shortly after, which severely limited the power on his Yamaha YZF-R9 and dropped him back to 15th place by lap six. The glitch eventually resolved itself and Gerardo fought his way back up to finish in 11th place. After he regained full power Gerardo was consistently setting lap times equivalent to riders in the top five positions. He currently sits at 9th place in the championship standings.

Maximiliano Gerardo: “It was a complicated weekend where the results did not accompany finishing p8 and p11 in the races. The positive thing is that we finished the race 2, making lap times within the top 5 and a competitive bike. Thanks to the whole team for the hard work so that everything works in the best way.”

 

 

This weekend was Austin Martinez’s first time racing in MotoAmerica and his first time at Road Atlanta. He consistently improved from session to session on his Suzuki GSX-R 750,ultimately qualifying in 24th place. Martinez climbed to an impressive 17th place in race 1 and followed it up with a 19th place in race 2. 

Austin Martinez: “I’m happy with my first MotoAmerica weekend. It was a new track for me and I improved consistently over the weekend to finish both races with a P17 and P19. Looking forward to a great year of growth with Altus!”

 

 

Jaret Nassaney had a challenging start to his weekend due to a lack of feeling in the bike. Landing 21st in qualifying made the rest of the weekend an uphill battle, but Jaret still went out and put it all on the line to finish 16th in race 1 and 17th in race 2. After significant changes in chassis setup Saturday evening Jaret was riding at a much faster pace then during his qualifying and race 1 pace. After this setup change, Jaret was able to run a faster pace and gain four places to finish in 17th overall in race 2.

Jaret Nassaney: “It was a bit of a disappointing weekend for me. I had high hopes to be battling for a top ten, but we struggled a lot with the bike setup all weekend. I just wasn’t comfortable at all until Sunday, but by then we were too far back on the grid. Happy that we finally got the bike moving in the right direction. I know we will come back stronger for Barber! Thank you to Will, Thibault, Murph, and the whole Altus Motorsports team for all the hard work this weekend! We will come out swinging for Barber!”

 

 

The Altus Motorsports team worked hard and persevered through every challenge that arose during race weekend. All four riders improved in pace every day and showed grit and determination in the races as they fought their way through the field. The whole team worked tirelessly to refine the chassis over the course of the weekend and saw a breakthrough in setup on the Yamaha YZF-R9s on Sunday morning, which should carry over to the rest of the season. With a solid setup secured, the team is optimistic heading to round 3 at Barber Motorsport Park in just a few weeks. 

“I would like to congratulate Torin for a great weekend of racing. Both races finishing in top 10 and we know he will be battling in top 5 soon. This past weekend we also made a breakthrough with the chassis Sunday morning on our R9’s. Max and Jaret said the bikes felt 100 times better after the changes. I am very happy for all the hard work Crew Chief Thibault Few and Willy from K-Tech put in to make this happen. Austin came in with hopes of being in top 15. He pushed all weekend and improved his times every session. With his positive attitude and confidence he will be racing in the top 15 soon. My wife Janette and myself would like to say thank you to all of our sponsors for your continued support.  We will be at Barber in May and can’t wait to see what we can do” said Team Co-Owner George Nassaney.