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Board Approves Selling CMRA To RideSmart Owners

CMRA Announces Approval of New Ownership Proposal

Waco, TX — The Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association (CMRA), one of the nation’s most established and respected amateur motorcycle road racing organizations, is entering an exciting new phase as Dave Johnson and Quan Luu, known in the motorcycle community as operators of RideSmart Motorcycle School, move forward in the process to become its new owners.

Dave and Quan’s proposal has been approved by the CMRA Board of Directors, and the organization is now working through the final steps of the transition, with completion expected before the end of the year.

Johnson and Luu have built RideSmart into one of the nation’s most trusted rider-education programs, recognized for its commitment to safety, skill development, and community engagement. Their experience and long-standing dedication to the sport position them well to guide CMRA into its next chapter.

“We’re honored that the Board has approved our proposal,” said Dave Johnson. “CMRA is a cornerstone of the racing community, and we are committed to maintaining its legacy while continuing to elevate the racing experience for all riders.”

“CMRA’s racers and volunteers are among the most passionate in motorsports,” added Quan Luu.
“Our focus is to support that passion by continuing to provide the most competitive, well-organized, and rider-focused racing in the nation.”

As the transition progresses, CMRA members and racers can expect continuity in operations, a full schedule of competitive events, and a renewed emphasis on accessibility, competition, and long-term stability.

The CMRA Board also extends its sincere appreciation to the other proposers (Sport Rider Coaching, ZonaFacta LLC, Throttle Therapy LLC, and Jeff Hughes) for their time, effort, and dedication throughout the process.

Urban Canyons of Macau: BMW Road Racers Claim a 1-2-3

The BMW road racers once again proved unbeatable on the spectacular Guia Circuit in Macau. At the 57th edition of the legendary Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, they secured a 1-2-3 finish, resulting in an all-BMW podium. The dominant rider of the race weekend was Davey Todd (GBR) on the #8 BMW M 1000 RR of Zeeco BMW Motorrad; after topping both practice and qualifying, the Briton rode to victory through the narrow urban canyons. His teammate Peter Hickman (GBR) and Erno Kostamo (FIN / Racing for Inclusion by RVS) completed the BMW success by finishing second and third.

It was the second time Todd lifted the coveted Macau winner’s trophy. He also stood on the top step of the podium last year. However, that time the actual race could not be held due to rain, and the trophies were awarded to the three fastest riders in qualifying: BMW racers Todd, Kostamo, and Hickman. This year, the weather again caused delays in the motorcycle schedule and qualifying had to be moved from Friday to Saturday, but the 12-lap race started as planned. Todd dominated from pole position and crossed the finish line with a ten-second lead.

Hickman, who has already won the Macau Grand Prix four times with BMW, made a strong comeback from injury by taking second place. Kostamo, the 2022 winner and last year’s runner-up, was also among the favourites. Starting from second on the grid, he held the position in the opening laps, but a small mistake allowed Hickman to pass. In the end, Kostamo secured an unchallenged third place.

A total of six BMW M 1000 RR machines finished within the top ten. Italian Macau newcomer Maurizio Bottalico (Croweperformance / Bottalico) also drew attention by finishing sixth in his debut on the Guia Circuit. Davo Johnson (AUS / Racing for Inclusion by RVS) came home seventh, and Phillip Crowe (GBR / Croweperformance / Bottalico) finished in tenth place.

JuniorGP: American Daniel Jr P13 in Q1

American Kristian Daniel Jr was 13th during FIM JuniorGP Qualifying 1 Saturday afternoon at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, in Spain. Riding his AGR Team KTM on the 2.49-mile (4.01 km) track, he recorded a 1:39.736. Daniel Jr did not advance to Q2, so he will line up 26th on the grid for Sunday’s race.

 

 

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European Talent Cup: American Riders Deliver Qualifying Results

American Mikey Lou Sanchez was 9th during European Talent Cup Group A Qualifying 2 Saturday afternoon at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, in Spain. Riding his AC RACING TEAM A.S.D. Honda on the 2.49-mile (4.01 km) track, Sanchez recorded a 1:42.426. 

 

Trinity Sanchez, Mikey’s mom: “Last race of the year, and so far everything has went really good! Mikey Lou Sanchez went thru Practice this morning finishing in the top 10 to go straight into Q2! Then in Q2 he qualified P9 only 1.1 seconds off the leader, putting him 18th on the grid for the Race tomorrow. Looking forward to a great race and hopefully his best result thus far…Let’s see what he can do!” 

 

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American Kensei Matsudaira finished the Group B – Q1 16th on his Snipers Igaxteam Honda with a lap time of 1:43.696. 
 
 
 
 
 
American Leonidas Guimaraes wrapped up the Group A – Q1 in 16th on his MRE Talent Honda, recording a 1:45.143.
 
 
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JuniorGP Moto2: Moor P.8 & Toth P.11 in Q1

Rossi Attila Moor was 8th during FIM JuniorGP Moto2 Qualifying 1 Saturday afternoon at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, in Spain. Riding his Cardoso Racing Kalex on the 2.49-mile (4.01 km) track, the American recorded a 1:35.174. Moor did not advance to Q2, so he will line up 22nd on the grid for Sunday’s race.
 
Coming back from shoulder injuries, Max Toth finished the Q1 in 11th place on his Cardoso Racing Kalex with a 1:35.680, and did not qualify to Q2, leaving him to start Sunday’s race from 25th on the grid.
 
 
 
 

Rich Oliver’s Mystery School Announces 2026 Schedule

Rich Oliver’s Mystery School Course 2026 Spring dates

All courses conducted at our dedicated facility in Prather, CA

Regardless of skill, we have a course for anyone age 8 years old +

P: (559) 855-3089

T: (559) 970-1928

E: [email protected]

www.richoliver.net



January 2 Private Training Day- Flat Track

January 3-4 Fun Camp

January 9 Private Training Day- Off Road

January 10 Learn To Ride Off-Road Course

January 11 Off-Road Challenge Course

January 18 PSR Day

January 31 PSR Day

February 10-11 POST Motorcycle Officer Update Course

February 16 PSR Day

March 3 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

March 6 Private Training Day- Off Road

March 7 Learn To Ride Off-Road Course

March 8 Off-Road Challenge Course

March 10 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

March 10, 17, 24 Kids Ride and Wrench

March 12 Private Training Day- Off Road

March 15 Kids Ride and Wrench

March 17 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

March 18-19 POST Motorcycle Officer Update Course

March 25 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

March 26 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

March 28-29 Fun Camp

April 1 PSR Day

April 3 Learn To Ride Off-Road Course

April 4 Off-Road Challenge Course

April 10 Private Training Day- Flat Track

April 11-12 Fun Camp

April 14 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

April 14, 21, 28, May 5 Advance Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

April 17 Private Training Day- Off Road

April 18 Learn To Ride Off-Road Course

April 19 Off-Road Challenge Course

April 21 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

April 22-23 POST Motorcycle Officer Update Course

April 25-26 Fun Camp

April 28 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

May 1 Private Training Day- Flat Track

May 2-3 Fun Camp

May 6 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

May 7 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

May 9 Learn To Ride Off-Road Course

May 12-13 POST Motorcycle Officer Update Course

May 15 Private Training Day- Flat Track

May 16-17 Fun Camp

May 24 Private Training Day- Off Road

May 30-31 Advance Kids Ride & Wrench Camp



KYT Americas Expands Into Canada

On behalf of KYT Americas, we are pleased to announce that starting November 15, 2025 KYT Americas will officially expand its business operations to Canada.

From this date forward, KYT Americas will handle all sales, service, spare parts, and activities for dealers and customers who previously purchased helmets from Eurorace LLC.

Dealers who have already purchased KYT helmets and wish to register in our new dealer database, please contact us at [email protected].

We are also launching a sign-up campaign exclusively for all Canadian dealers. You can download a dealer application at https://kytamericas.com/pages/become-a-dealer.

Customers seeking service or warranty support may reach us at [email protected].

In addition, all qualified racers in Canada will now be eligible to apply for KYT Americas’ Racer Support Program—details to be announced soon.

At KYT Americas, we are committed to providing the same high standards of service and support in Canada as we proudly deliver across the United States.

ASRA Atlantic Region & NJMiniGP Banquet Will Be January 24th

The combined ASRA Atlantic Region and NJMiniGP 2025 Awards Banquet will be held on January 24th, 2026 at the Kathedral Event Center in Hammonton, New Jersey.

The event will include a chili cook-off, banquet, and awards.

Exterior view of the Kathedral Event Center entrance, from the 2024 ASRA Awards Banquet.

 

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the address is 499 S. Egg Harbor Rd., Hammonton, NJ 08037

Rooms are available online at https://themartinn.com/

Tickets are $25 online and $35 at the door.

See more at ASRARacing.com

American Superbike Racing Association LLC
725-755-7550
www.asraracing.com
[email protected]

Interior view of the Kathedral Event Center set up for the 2024 ASRA Awards Banquet.

AMA Pro Racing Announces 2026 American Flat Track Schedule

Sixteen-round season ushers in expanded class structure, a rebuilt amateur-to-pro talent ladder, and new marquee events as AFT realigns with modern Class C principles.

AMA Pro Racing announced today its 16-round schedule for the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season. Fresh off one of the most compelling Grand National Championships in recent memory, the series is leaning into what made the ‘25 campaign great and building upon that momentum via some spectacular additions, including new events, venues, classes, and initiatives. 

The 2026 season will again launch with a string of five successive Short Tracks, delivering another fast, unpredictable opening to the championship. The run begins during DAYTONA Bike Week with the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA, back-to-back nights of AFT Nationals at Daytona International Speedway, with the opening round on Thursday, March 5.  

However, the excitement actually arrives in earnest a day earlier, with the launch of the Road to AFT and the first of seven Mission Foods CTR Showcase Events held in conjunction with American Flat Track Nationals. Operated by Cory Texter Race Promotions, these AMA-sanctioned events will showcase amateur flat track racing on the day prior to select Progressive AFT Nationals. This strategic alliance around the Road to AFT will anchor the sport’s talent pipeline in premium amateur racing events and provide a clear path from amateur to pro competition. 

The AFT AdventureTrackers™ class returns with an expanded slate for 2026. The quick success of the production-based class found immediate support from motorcycle manufacturers and paved the way for an all-new category: AFT StreetTrackers™. Built around lightly-modified, production-based twin-, triple-, and four-cylinder motorcycles, the new class draws inspiration from the sport’s Class C roots by creating a clear, retail-connected platform for motorcycle manufacturers and dealers to re-engage with the sport. 

“These additions are intended to realign the sport with the core principles that powered the growth and success of the Grand National Championship for decades,” said Gene Crouch, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. “The Road to AFT reestablishes the critical link between amateur and pro, reinvigorating the feeder system for the professional ranks. The introduction of AFT StreetTrackers will open marketing lanes for the motorcycle industry to invest in the sport with clear, measurable ROI. The 2026 schedule will be a showcase for what the sport truly is: the authentic American motorcycle racing product built on Class C values: approachability, availability and affordability.” 

 

Along with the series’ annual stops at such storied events as the Lima Half-Mile and the 79th Peoria TT, the 2026 calendar includes a pair of novel entries. On Saturday, May 16, the fabled Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland, will host ThrottleFest, a combined moto-and-music festival with four days of motorcycle racing. Featuring pro-am hair scrambles, motocross, endurocross, pit bike racing and Progressive American Flat Track headlining the show, ThrottleFest will set a new gold standard in two-wheel entertainment. 

On Saturday, June 6, the series makes its long-awaited return to Tennessee with the inaugural Nashville Short Track at Billy Lane’s Tennessee National Raceway. The event will also host the public debut of the Northern Tool + Equipment Legends Build: Student Challenge motorcycle—a nine-month project where high school CTE students are transforming a 2025 Harley-Davidson Nightster into an XR750-inspired flat track racer under the mentorship of Scott Parker, Chris Carr, Kenny Coolbeth Jr., Billy Lane, and other icons of the sport. 

The Triple Challenge—AFT’s escalating endurance and points-intensity format—returns after its 2025 debut. The format will be featured at the opening night of the Lima Half-Mile doubleheader on Friday, June 26, and again at Springfield Mile I on Saturday, September 5. Each race increases in distance, difficulty, and points value, testing riders’ race-craft and stamina. 

The Springfield Mile Doubleheader on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, will again close the season, restoring the sport’s crown jewel as the decisive weekend for the Grand National Championship. 

 

 

 

The official 2026 Progressive American Flat Track schedule follows:

  1. March 5, 2026 – Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA I, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL (CTR Showcase Event on March 4) 
  2. March 6, 2026 – Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA II, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL 
  3. March 21, 2026 – Atlanta Short Track, Senoia Raceway, Senoia, GA (CTR Showcase Event on March 20) 
  4. April 25, 2026 – Ventura Short Track, Ventura Raceway, Ventura, CA (CTR Showcase Event on April 24) 
  5. May 2, 2026 – Silver Dollar Short Track, Silver Dollar Speedway, Chico, CA (CTR Showcase Event on May 1) 
  6. May 16, 2026 – ThrottleFest, Budds Creek Motocross Park, Mechanicsville, MD (CTR Showcase Event on May 15) 
  7. May 23, 2026 – Williams Grove Half-Mile, Williams Grove, Mechanicsburg, PA (CTR Showcase Event on May 22) 
  8. June 6, 2026 – Nashville Short Track, Tennessee National Raceway, Hohenwald, TN (CTR Showcase Event on June 5) 
  9. June 26, 2026 – Lima Half-Mile I, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH  
  10. June 27, 2026 – Lima Half-Mile II, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH 
  11. July 4, 2026 – DuQuoin Mile, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, DuQuoin, IL (AMA Amateur Grand Championships on July 5-10) 
  12. August 8, 2026 – Jackpine Gypsies Super TT, Jackpine Gypsies M/C, Sturgis, SD 
  13. August 10, 2026 – Jackpine Gypsies Short Track, Jackpine Gypsies M/C, Sturgis, SD 
  14. August 22, 2026 – Peoria TT, Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, IL 
  15. September 5, 2026 – Springfield Mile I, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL 
  16. September 6, 2026 – Springfield Mile II, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL 

For more information on Progressive American Flat Track visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.  

 

About Progressive American Flat Track:

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

 

About AMA Pro Racing:

AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle  and ATV disciplines from its headquarters in Daytona Beach, Fla. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.

Talent Cup FP: Sanchez P11, Guimaraes P21, Matsudaira P26

American Mikey Lou Sanchez was 11th during European Talent Cup Group A Free Practice 2 Friday afternoon at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, in Spain. Riding his AC RACING TEAM A.S.D. Honda on the 2.49-mile (4.01 km) track, he recorded a 1:43.710. 
 
 
Kensei Matsudaira (74) at Valencia. Photo courtesy Matsudaira’s social media.
 
American Kensei Matsudaira finished the Group B session 26th on his Snipers Igaxteam Honda with a lap time of 1:45.749. 
 
Kensei Matsudaira: “Tough conditions today with cold and wind, I waited for FP2 to put a lap together but got caught out by even worse conditions early in FP2 and didn’t even get to put a proper lap on the board. Tomorrow is where it counts though, full gas.”
 
 
Leonidas Guimaraes (33) at Valencia. Photo courtesy Guimaraes’ social media
 
American Leonidas Guimaraes wrapped up the Group A session in 21st on his MRE Talent Honda, recording a 1:44.992.

Board Approves Selling CMRA To RideSmart Owners

Ryan Max Johnson (96) leads Kyle Coles (149) and Alan Philips (1) at Eagles Canyon Raceway during the 2024 CMRA season. Photo by David Gillen, dgillenphoto.com/courtesy CMRA.

CMRA Announces Approval of New Ownership Proposal

Waco, TX — The Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association (CMRA), one of the nation’s most established and respected amateur motorcycle road racing organizations, is entering an exciting new phase as Dave Johnson and Quan Luu, known in the motorcycle community as operators of RideSmart Motorcycle School, move forward in the process to become its new owners.

Dave and Quan’s proposal has been approved by the CMRA Board of Directors, and the organization is now working through the final steps of the transition, with completion expected before the end of the year.

Johnson and Luu have built RideSmart into one of the nation’s most trusted rider-education programs, recognized for its commitment to safety, skill development, and community engagement. Their experience and long-standing dedication to the sport position them well to guide CMRA into its next chapter.

“We’re honored that the Board has approved our proposal,” said Dave Johnson. “CMRA is a cornerstone of the racing community, and we are committed to maintaining its legacy while continuing to elevate the racing experience for all riders.”

“CMRA’s racers and volunteers are among the most passionate in motorsports,” added Quan Luu.
“Our focus is to support that passion by continuing to provide the most competitive, well-organized, and rider-focused racing in the nation.”

As the transition progresses, CMRA members and racers can expect continuity in operations, a full schedule of competitive events, and a renewed emphasis on accessibility, competition, and long-term stability.

The CMRA Board also extends its sincere appreciation to the other proposers (Sport Rider Coaching, ZonaFacta LLC, Throttle Therapy LLC, and Jeff Hughes) for their time, effort, and dedication throughout the process.

Urban Canyons of Macau: BMW Road Racers Claim a 1-2-3

Davey Todd (8) on his BMW M 1000 RR of Zeeco BMW Motorrad. photo courtesy Todd's social media

The BMW road racers once again proved unbeatable on the spectacular Guia Circuit in Macau. At the 57th edition of the legendary Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, they secured a 1-2-3 finish, resulting in an all-BMW podium. The dominant rider of the race weekend was Davey Todd (GBR) on the #8 BMW M 1000 RR of Zeeco BMW Motorrad; after topping both practice and qualifying, the Briton rode to victory through the narrow urban canyons. His teammate Peter Hickman (GBR) and Erno Kostamo (FIN / Racing for Inclusion by RVS) completed the BMW success by finishing second and third.

It was the second time Todd lifted the coveted Macau winner’s trophy. He also stood on the top step of the podium last year. However, that time the actual race could not be held due to rain, and the trophies were awarded to the three fastest riders in qualifying: BMW racers Todd, Kostamo, and Hickman. This year, the weather again caused delays in the motorcycle schedule and qualifying had to be moved from Friday to Saturday, but the 12-lap race started as planned. Todd dominated from pole position and crossed the finish line with a ten-second lead.

Hickman, who has already won the Macau Grand Prix four times with BMW, made a strong comeback from injury by taking second place. Kostamo, the 2022 winner and last year’s runner-up, was also among the favourites. Starting from second on the grid, he held the position in the opening laps, but a small mistake allowed Hickman to pass. In the end, Kostamo secured an unchallenged third place.

A total of six BMW M 1000 RR machines finished within the top ten. Italian Macau newcomer Maurizio Bottalico (Croweperformance / Bottalico) also drew attention by finishing sixth in his debut on the Guia Circuit. Davo Johnson (AUS / Racing for Inclusion by RVS) came home seventh, and Phillip Crowe (GBR / Croweperformance / Bottalico) finished in tenth place.

JuniorGP: American Daniel Jr P13 in Q1

Kristian Daniel Jr (70) at Valencia. Photo courtesy Daniel Jr's social media

American Kristian Daniel Jr was 13th during FIM JuniorGP Qualifying 1 Saturday afternoon at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, in Spain. Riding his AGR Team KTM on the 2.49-mile (4.01 km) track, he recorded a 1:39.736. Daniel Jr did not advance to Q2, so he will line up 26th on the grid for Sunday’s race.

 

 

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European Talent Cup: American Riders Deliver Qualifying Results

Mikey Lou Sanchez (55) at Valencia. Photo courtesy AC Racing Team

American Mikey Lou Sanchez was 9th during European Talent Cup Group A Qualifying 2 Saturday afternoon at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, in Spain. Riding his AC RACING TEAM A.S.D. Honda on the 2.49-mile (4.01 km) track, Sanchez recorded a 1:42.426. 

 

Trinity Sanchez, Mikey’s mom: “Last race of the year, and so far everything has went really good! Mikey Lou Sanchez went thru Practice this morning finishing in the top 10 to go straight into Q2! Then in Q2 he qualified P9 only 1.1 seconds off the leader, putting him 18th on the grid for the Race tomorrow. Looking forward to a great race and hopefully his best result thus far…Let’s see what he can do!” 

 

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American Kensei Matsudaira finished the Group B – Q1 16th on his Snipers Igaxteam Honda with a lap time of 1:43.696. 
 
 
 
 
 
American Leonidas Guimaraes wrapped up the Group A – Q1 in 16th on his MRE Talent Honda, recording a 1:45.143.
 
 
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JuniorGP Moto2: Moor P.8 & Toth P.11 in Q1

Rossi Attila Moor (92) on his Cardoso Racing Kalex at Valencia. Photos courtesy Cardoso Racing/ Revesz Racing NGRT
Rossi Attila Moor was 8th during FIM JuniorGP Moto2 Qualifying 1 Saturday afternoon at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, in Spain. Riding his Cardoso Racing Kalex on the 2.49-mile (4.01 km) track, the American recorded a 1:35.174. Moor did not advance to Q2, so he will line up 22nd on the grid for Sunday’s race.
 
Coming back from shoulder injuries, Max Toth finished the Q1 in 11th place on his Cardoso Racing Kalex with a 1:35.680, and did not qualify to Q2, leaving him to start Sunday’s race from 25th on the grid.
 
 
 
 

Rich Oliver’s Mystery School Announces 2026 Schedule

Rich Oliver (right) instructing at a Kids Ride and Wrench Camp at the Mystery School. Photo courtesy Rich Oliver's Mystery School.
Rich Oliver (right) instructing at a Kids Ride and Wrench Camp at the Mystery School. Photo courtesy Rich Oliver's Mystery School.

Rich Oliver’s Mystery School Course 2026 Spring dates

All courses conducted at our dedicated facility in Prather, CA

Regardless of skill, we have a course for anyone age 8 years old +

P: (559) 855-3089

T: (559) 970-1928

E: [email protected]

www.richoliver.net



January 2 Private Training Day- Flat Track

January 3-4 Fun Camp

January 9 Private Training Day- Off Road

January 10 Learn To Ride Off-Road Course

January 11 Off-Road Challenge Course

January 18 PSR Day

January 31 PSR Day

February 10-11 POST Motorcycle Officer Update Course

February 16 PSR Day

March 3 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

March 6 Private Training Day- Off Road

March 7 Learn To Ride Off-Road Course

March 8 Off-Road Challenge Course

March 10 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

March 10, 17, 24 Kids Ride and Wrench

March 12 Private Training Day- Off Road

March 15 Kids Ride and Wrench

March 17 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

March 18-19 POST Motorcycle Officer Update Course

March 25 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

March 26 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

March 28-29 Fun Camp

April 1 PSR Day

April 3 Learn To Ride Off-Road Course

April 4 Off-Road Challenge Course

April 10 Private Training Day- Flat Track

April 11-12 Fun Camp

April 14 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

April 14, 21, 28, May 5 Advance Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

April 17 Private Training Day- Off Road

April 18 Learn To Ride Off-Road Course

April 19 Off-Road Challenge Course

April 21 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

April 22-23 POST Motorcycle Officer Update Course

April 25-26 Fun Camp

April 28 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

May 1 Private Training Day- Flat Track

May 2-3 Fun Camp

May 6 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

May 7 FES Kids Ride & Wrench Camp

May 9 Learn To Ride Off-Road Course

May 12-13 POST Motorcycle Officer Update Course

May 15 Private Training Day- Flat Track

May 16-17 Fun Camp

May 24 Private Training Day- Off Road

May 30-31 Advance Kids Ride & Wrench Camp



KYT Americas Expands Into Canada

KYT Sponsored Rider Mallory Dobbs. Photo courtesy Dobbs' social media.

On behalf of KYT Americas, we are pleased to announce that starting November 15, 2025 KYT Americas will officially expand its business operations to Canada.

From this date forward, KYT Americas will handle all sales, service, spare parts, and activities for dealers and customers who previously purchased helmets from Eurorace LLC.

Dealers who have already purchased KYT helmets and wish to register in our new dealer database, please contact us at [email protected].

We are also launching a sign-up campaign exclusively for all Canadian dealers. You can download a dealer application at https://kytamericas.com/pages/become-a-dealer.

Customers seeking service or warranty support may reach us at [email protected].

In addition, all qualified racers in Canada will now be eligible to apply for KYT Americas’ Racer Support Program—details to be announced soon.

At KYT Americas, we are committed to providing the same high standards of service and support in Canada as we proudly deliver across the United States.

ASRA Atlantic Region & NJMiniGP Banquet Will Be January 24th

Overview of an ASRA Supersport race at Summit Point. Joseph Lemandri Jr. (931) won from Ryder Davis (5), Ryan Jones (683), Gus Rodio (113) and Tommy Wilson (108). Photo by Bob Hartman/etechphoto.com

The combined ASRA Atlantic Region and NJMiniGP 2025 Awards Banquet will be held on January 24th, 2026 at the Kathedral Event Center in Hammonton, New Jersey.

The event will include a chili cook-off, banquet, and awards.

Exterior view of the Kathedral Event Center entrance, from the 2024 ASRA Awards Banquet.

 

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the address is 499 S. Egg Harbor Rd., Hammonton, NJ 08037

Rooms are available online at https://themartinn.com/

Tickets are $25 online and $35 at the door.

See more at ASRARacing.com

American Superbike Racing Association LLC
725-755-7550
www.asraracing.com
[email protected]

Interior view of the Kathedral Event Center set up for the 2024 ASRA Awards Banquet.

AMA Pro Racing Announces 2026 American Flat Track Schedule

Mission AFT SuperTwins main event from 2025 Silver Dollar Short Track. Photo by Tim Lester / courtesy AMA Pro Racing.

Sixteen-round season ushers in expanded class structure, a rebuilt amateur-to-pro talent ladder, and new marquee events as AFT realigns with modern Class C principles.

AMA Pro Racing announced today its 16-round schedule for the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season. Fresh off one of the most compelling Grand National Championships in recent memory, the series is leaning into what made the ‘25 campaign great and building upon that momentum via some spectacular additions, including new events, venues, classes, and initiatives. 

The 2026 season will again launch with a string of five successive Short Tracks, delivering another fast, unpredictable opening to the championship. The run begins during DAYTONA Bike Week with the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA, back-to-back nights of AFT Nationals at Daytona International Speedway, with the opening round on Thursday, March 5.  

However, the excitement actually arrives in earnest a day earlier, with the launch of the Road to AFT and the first of seven Mission Foods CTR Showcase Events held in conjunction with American Flat Track Nationals. Operated by Cory Texter Race Promotions, these AMA-sanctioned events will showcase amateur flat track racing on the day prior to select Progressive AFT Nationals. This strategic alliance around the Road to AFT will anchor the sport’s talent pipeline in premium amateur racing events and provide a clear path from amateur to pro competition. 

The AFT AdventureTrackers™ class returns with an expanded slate for 2026. The quick success of the production-based class found immediate support from motorcycle manufacturers and paved the way for an all-new category: AFT StreetTrackers™. Built around lightly-modified, production-based twin-, triple-, and four-cylinder motorcycles, the new class draws inspiration from the sport’s Class C roots by creating a clear, retail-connected platform for motorcycle manufacturers and dealers to re-engage with the sport. 

“These additions are intended to realign the sport with the core principles that powered the growth and success of the Grand National Championship for decades,” said Gene Crouch, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. “The Road to AFT reestablishes the critical link between amateur and pro, reinvigorating the feeder system for the professional ranks. The introduction of AFT StreetTrackers will open marketing lanes for the motorcycle industry to invest in the sport with clear, measurable ROI. The 2026 schedule will be a showcase for what the sport truly is: the authentic American motorcycle racing product built on Class C values: approachability, availability and affordability.” 

 

Along with the series’ annual stops at such storied events as the Lima Half-Mile and the 79th Peoria TT, the 2026 calendar includes a pair of novel entries. On Saturday, May 16, the fabled Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland, will host ThrottleFest, a combined moto-and-music festival with four days of motorcycle racing. Featuring pro-am hair scrambles, motocross, endurocross, pit bike racing and Progressive American Flat Track headlining the show, ThrottleFest will set a new gold standard in two-wheel entertainment. 

On Saturday, June 6, the series makes its long-awaited return to Tennessee with the inaugural Nashville Short Track at Billy Lane’s Tennessee National Raceway. The event will also host the public debut of the Northern Tool + Equipment Legends Build: Student Challenge motorcycle—a nine-month project where high school CTE students are transforming a 2025 Harley-Davidson Nightster into an XR750-inspired flat track racer under the mentorship of Scott Parker, Chris Carr, Kenny Coolbeth Jr., Billy Lane, and other icons of the sport. 

The Triple Challenge—AFT’s escalating endurance and points-intensity format—returns after its 2025 debut. The format will be featured at the opening night of the Lima Half-Mile doubleheader on Friday, June 26, and again at Springfield Mile I on Saturday, September 5. Each race increases in distance, difficulty, and points value, testing riders’ race-craft and stamina. 

The Springfield Mile Doubleheader on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, will again close the season, restoring the sport’s crown jewel as the decisive weekend for the Grand National Championship. 

 

 

 

The official 2026 Progressive American Flat Track schedule follows:

  1. March 5, 2026 – Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA I, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL (CTR Showcase Event on March 4) 
  2. March 6, 2026 – Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA II, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL 
  3. March 21, 2026 – Atlanta Short Track, Senoia Raceway, Senoia, GA (CTR Showcase Event on March 20) 
  4. April 25, 2026 – Ventura Short Track, Ventura Raceway, Ventura, CA (CTR Showcase Event on April 24) 
  5. May 2, 2026 – Silver Dollar Short Track, Silver Dollar Speedway, Chico, CA (CTR Showcase Event on May 1) 
  6. May 16, 2026 – ThrottleFest, Budds Creek Motocross Park, Mechanicsville, MD (CTR Showcase Event on May 15) 
  7. May 23, 2026 – Williams Grove Half-Mile, Williams Grove, Mechanicsburg, PA (CTR Showcase Event on May 22) 
  8. June 6, 2026 – Nashville Short Track, Tennessee National Raceway, Hohenwald, TN (CTR Showcase Event on June 5) 
  9. June 26, 2026 – Lima Half-Mile I, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH  
  10. June 27, 2026 – Lima Half-Mile II, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH 
  11. July 4, 2026 – DuQuoin Mile, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, DuQuoin, IL (AMA Amateur Grand Championships on July 5-10) 
  12. August 8, 2026 – Jackpine Gypsies Super TT, Jackpine Gypsies M/C, Sturgis, SD 
  13. August 10, 2026 – Jackpine Gypsies Short Track, Jackpine Gypsies M/C, Sturgis, SD 
  14. August 22, 2026 – Peoria TT, Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, IL 
  15. September 5, 2026 – Springfield Mile I, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL 
  16. September 6, 2026 – Springfield Mile II, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL 

For more information on Progressive American Flat Track visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.  

 

About Progressive American Flat Track:

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

 

About AMA Pro Racing:

AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle  and ATV disciplines from its headquarters in Daytona Beach, Fla. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.

Talent Cup FP: Sanchez P11, Guimaraes P21, Matsudaira P26

Mikey Lou Sanchez (55) at Valencia. Photo courtesy AC Racing Team
American Mikey Lou Sanchez was 11th during European Talent Cup Group A Free Practice 2 Friday afternoon at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, in Spain. Riding his AC RACING TEAM A.S.D. Honda on the 2.49-mile (4.01 km) track, he recorded a 1:43.710. 
 
 
Kensei Matsudaira (74) at Valencia. Photo courtesy Matsudaira’s social media.
 
American Kensei Matsudaira finished the Group B session 26th on his Snipers Igaxteam Honda with a lap time of 1:45.749. 
 
Kensei Matsudaira: “Tough conditions today with cold and wind, I waited for FP2 to put a lap together but got caught out by even worse conditions early in FP2 and didn’t even get to put a proper lap on the board. Tomorrow is where it counts though, full gas.”
 
 
Leonidas Guimaraes (33) at Valencia. Photo courtesy Guimaraes’ social media
 
American Leonidas Guimaraes wrapped up the Group A session in 21st on his MRE Talent Honda, recording a 1:44.992.
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