It is incredibly tight at the top after the second round of three in the 2025 Suzuki International Series in the Manawatu at the weekend.
And now the popular motorcycling competition is headed for a much-anticipated finale on the public streets of Whanganui’s world-renowned Cemetery Circuit in just 12 days’ time, on December 26, with racing sure to go right down to the final chequered flag in several of the bike categories.
The tightest of all is the formula one sidecars class where Tokomaru’s Barry Smith, with Whanganui co-pilot Louise Blythe, and Panmure’s Adam Unsworth, with Whanganui co-pilot Bryce Rose, are level on points after the weekend’s two days of racing at Manfeild, on the outskirts of Feilding.
Two of the leading riders in the formula one/superbike class each suffered crashes in separate incidents at Manfeild, Bay of Plenty’s defending champion and class leader Mitch Rees sliding from his bike while leading the F1 race on Saturday, while his father, multi-time former champion Tony Rees, crashed out of race three on Sunday afternoon and, with an ankle injury, he opted not to line up for the re-start.
Consistency from the fast-improving Rogan Chandler, from Upper Hutt, earned him the No.2 position in the F1 standings and he is now just three points adrift of Whakatane man Mitch Rees. As for 58-year-old ‘elder statesman’ Tony Rees, he has slipped to third in the rankings, although he is only 11 points behind Chandler.
One of the most impressive riders in the series so far has been Silverdale teenager Tyler King.
Christchurch’s Harriet Grace (left) and Silverdale’s Tyler King share the supersport 300 podium after race three at Manfeild on Sunday. Photo by Andy McGechan / courtesy BikesportNZ.com
The 19-year-old holds the lead in two of the competition’s 13 bike categories – he is on top in both the formula three and supersport 300 classes – and his current form and momentum will likely see him remain there.
Whanganui’s Richie Dibben has been untouchable this season, the national supermoto champion taking his lightly-modified Suzuki RM-Z450 motocross bike to qualify fastest at both Taupo’s round one and at round two in Feilding and then winning all six races contested, one of them a from-last-to-first masterclass performance.
Started in 2008, this year’s 17th annual Suzuki International Series – it skipped a year in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic – climaxes as usual with the post-Christmas public street race event on Whanganui’s famous Cemetery Circuit on Boxing Day.
Leaders after the second round of three in the 2025 Suzuki International Series at Manfeild at the weekend are: Whakatane’s Mitch Rees (formula one); Auckland’s Cameron Leslie (formula two/supersport 600); Silverdale’s Tyler King (formula three); Silverdale’s Tyler King (supersport 300); Paraparaumu’s Richard Markham-Barrett (formula sport, senior, over-600cc); Feilding’s Jordan Walters (formula sport, junior, up to 600cc); Auckland’s Paul Pavletich (Pre 89 post classics, senior, over-600cc); Auckland’s Scott Findlay (Pre 89, post classics junior, under-600cc); Upper Hutt’s Kieran Mair (Pre 95, post classics senior, over-600cc); Te Awanga’s Eddie Kattenberg (Pre 95, post classics junior, under-600cc); Tokomaru’s Barry Smith/ Whanganui’s Louise Blythe and Panmure’s Adam Unsworth/Whanganui’s Bryce Rose (F1 sidecars) first equal; Whanganui’s Tracey Bryan & Jo Franzen (F2 sidecars); Whanganui’s Richie Dibben (supermoto).
The Suzuki International Series is supported by Suzuki New Zealand, Mondiale VGL, Auto Super Shoppe Tawa, Givi, I-Tools, Bridgestone tyres, Metzeler tyres, Sharp As Linehaul Ltd Whanganui, TSS Motorcycles, Ipone, Inferno Design & Digital, Kiwibike Motorcycle Insurance Specialists, Shark, Barred Up Scaffolding, The Dentists.
Valencia,Spain – The Aspar KSB Team is thrilled to announce that talented rider Mac MacClugage will officially join the team for the 2026 ESBK Championship. Following a successful stint as a wildcard rider during the 2025 season, Mac showcased impressive results and demonstrated exceptional synergy with the Aspar team.
(Above) Young American racer Mac MacClugage poses in Spain with his Jet Ski-racing parents Chris and Rachel MacCluggage (at left), Aspar KSB Team owner Jorge Martinez Aspar, and crew members Sergio Gadea and Jose Louis Canada.
In the upcoming 2026 season, Mac will compete in the talent cup of the prestigious Spanish championship, further solidifying his commitment to his racing career in Spain. The team is excited to have him on board, especially as he has signed a multi-year contract, ensuring a promising future together.
Having spent the last three years in Spain, Mac recently relocated with his family to fully dedicate himself to racing. His passion, talent, and dedication have already made a significant impact, and the Aspar team is confident that his contributions will elevate their performance in the upcoming season.
American Rossi Moor in a F4 Simulator at the Ferrari Academy Training Center. Photo courtesy Révész Racing.
Rossi Attila Moor has begun his preparations for the 2026 season at the Ferrari Academy Training Center.
In early December, Révész Racing’s Hungarian-American talent took part in a comprehensive HRV assessment and a performance stress test in Budapest. Based on the results, doctors confirmed what had already been evident from his on-track performances: Rossi is in excellent physical condition, with strong recovery capacity, and possesses a psycho-emotional profile perfectly suited to elite sport.
This week, Dr. Marco Casarotti—psychologist, psychotherapist, trainer, and advisor at the Ferrari Academy Training Center—worked with Rossi in a two-day mental and performance program designed for top athletes.
Dr. Casarotti focuses on peak performance in both professional and sporting environments. He earned his Ph.D. in cognitive science at the University of Padua, conducting innovative research in cognitive processes, spatial attention, and neural modeling. He currently serves as a consultant to the Ferrari Driver Academy, where he develops performance-enhancing training programs. In addition, he works as a corporate trainer specializing in leadership, communication, and organizational change. His expertise extends to biofeedback, neurofeedback, and team coaching, further strengthening his role in integrating neurological principles with practical growth strategies.
Rossi completed every assessment: debriefing, gym training, cognitive evaluation, psychophysiological tests, cortical assessment, balance testing, breathing protocols, cognitive training, and sports psychology coaching. It is a program that challenges even the strongest athletes.
Rossi not only completed the program but impressed everyone involved. At the end of the second day, in recognition of his attitude and performance throughout, Dr. Casarotti surprised him with a special reward: five laps in the Formula 4 simulator on the Imola circuit. Just five laps. And yet his performance was so remarkable that when he stepped out of the simulator, the stunned silence spoke volumes.
His innate talent, instinct, and precision were unmistakable.
For us, the 2026 season has already begun. Every day we are working to ensure Rossi is in the best possible shape for the year ahead. His performance at the Ferrari Academy Training Center once again made it clear: Rossi is a true, rare talent.
And in 2026, we will make sure the world sees it on track.
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It’s THAT time of the year again! For 2026, we’ve continuing the membership program we started last year. Depending on the level of membership that you purchase, you can get different levels of discounts for your track time at ALL the 2026 events from Basic level membership (R3), all the way to effectively a Season pass (VIP).
In addition to track-time discounts we offer various levels of discount on sponsors merch we sell. We feel this will be a great way to get riders to come out and ride with a bit of a discount while also sharing some love beyond that with parts and things. For 2026 for example, we have a partnership with Revit. Depending on level of membership you purchase, you can get up to 30% off a custom Revit Tailor-tech suit which is just awesome.
Continuing the WEEKENDS program, we present you our 2026 schedule so far:
February 14-15 Buttonwillow Circuit
March 14 -15 Buttonwillow Classic
April 11-12 Buttonwillow Circuit -GET TO KNOW YOUR BIKE
June 13 – 14 Buttonwillow Classic
August 1 – 2 Buttonwillow Classic
Sept 12 – 13 Buttonwillow Laguna Seca
September 26 – 27 Buttonwillow Circuit
November 28 – 29 Buttonwillow Classic 22nd Annual TurkeyDaz
Progressive American Flat Track and Cory Texter Race Promotions Join Forces to Pave the Road to Grand National Championship.
Ambitious collaboration ahead of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season will pave the road to the Grand National Championship for future stars of the sport.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – AMA Pro Racing and Cory Texter Race Promotions are thrilled to detail an ambitious collaboration ahead of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season which will pave the road to the Grand National Championship for the future stars of the sport.
As part of this initiative, each of the first seven stops on the ‘26 Progressive AFT calendar will be preceded by an AMA-sanctioned Mission Foods CTR Showcase Event to be held at the same venue on the day before the subsequent American Flat Track National.
And it goes much deeper than merely introducing aspiring young amateur racers to the Progressive AFT paddock and providing them with an opportunity to showcase their skills in front of the key stakeholders of the sport.
Each Mission Foods CTR Showcase Event will feature the 450 Road to AFT class, which will utilize the same technical rules as the all-new AFT 450 ProSport class. The top 12 finishers in the Road to AFT Main Events will automatically qualify for an AFT 450 ProSport license and will be granted entry for the following day’s National event. Additionally, points from the Road to AFT class can be applied toward earning an AMA Pro Expert license for the 2027 season.
This direct pipeline connects the amateur and pro ranks of motorcycle dirt track racing like never before, helping ensure that the most promising talents are identified and provided with the maximum opportunity to both build their individual careers and strengthen the sport as a whole.
By its very design, AFT 450 ProSport plays a critical role in that masterplan. This stepping-stone class is built around stock 450cc single-cylinder motorcycles featuring minimal modifications. As such, AFT 450 ProSport reduces financial barriers while creating a level playing field that showcases rider talent more so than equipment to encourage broad participation from grassroots racers.
With lowered operating and bike preparation costs, amateurs, privateers, small teams, and regional aces alike will be provided a shared arena in which they can demonstrate their ability before a national audience.
Cory Texter, two-time AFT Production Twins Champion and founder of Cory Texter Race Promotions, said, “I’m extremely excited about our plans for next year. It’s been a long time coming, and we’ve been working tirelessly to make this happen. It’s a great opportunity for amateur riders to compete at the same venues as the professional series, racing in front of professional teams and partners. We will be at different venues all around the country, which was important so that we could provide this opportunity to riders from as wide a geographic area as possible. For as long as I can remember, my passion has been growing the sport, and I am excited to take this important step toward that goal.”
In addition to the 450 Road to AFT class, the AMA-sanctioned Mission Foods CTR Showcase events will feature amateur classes for all ages and motorcycle sizes, providing riders the opportunity to compete at professional-level facilities in front of the Progressive American Flat Track fans attending the weekend’s races.
Mission Foods CTR Showcase Event Schedule
March 4, 2026 – Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA I, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL (Progressive AFT Nationals on March 5-6)
March 20, 2026 – Atlanta Short Track, Senoia Raceway, Senoia, GA (Progressive AFT National on March 21)
April 24, 2026 – Ventura Short Track, Ventura Raceway, Ventura, CA (Progressive AFT National on April 25)
May 1, 2026 – Silver Dollar Short Track, Silver Dollar Speedway, Chico, CA (Progressive AFT National on May 2)
May 15, 2026 – ThrottleFest, Budds Creek Motocross Park, Mechanicsville, MD (Progressive AFT National on May 16)
May 22, 2026 – Williams Grove Half-Mile, Williams Grove, Mechanicsburg, PA (Progressive AFT National on May 23)
June 5, 2026 – Nashville Short Track, Tennessee National Raceway, Hohenwald, TN (Progressive AFT National on June 6)
Admission to All 11 Races Now Available;Early Bird Pricing & VIP Options Offered for Select Events.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (December 11, 2025) – MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., in association with the SMX League, has announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the outdoor component of the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Series. Early bird access and VIP options are available for select events of the 11-race summer campaign and can be purchased by visiting ProMotocross.com ahead of the landmark 55th season of the prestigious series scheduled to get underway the final weekend of May. Tickets to any of the legendary Nationals that comprise American motocross provide a perfect holiday gift for any passionate race fan.
“As the era of the Monster Energy SMX World Championship continues to take shape, the hallowed grounds of the country’s most iconic venues will once again put the most gifted athletes in motorsports to the ultimate test next summer,” said Davey Coombs, President, MX Sports Pro Racing.“For many, attending a Pro Motocross Championship race is a pilgrimage or a rite of passage as fans and enthusiasts of the sport. Every event carries a legacy spanning more than a decade, with many accompanied by more than 40 or 50 years of history dating back to the sport’s infancy in America. These are truly memorable experiences that can create a lifetime of memories, witnessing the best in the world showcase their exceptional talents on the best racetracks on the planet.”
The 2026 Pro Motocross Championship will visit 10 different states over the course of the 11-race season, with 22 motos set to determine who is the best amongst an elite field of international competitors across the 450SMX and 250SMX classes. The battle for the Edison Dye Cup (450) and Gary Jones Cup (250) will begin on Saturday, May 30, with visits to both Southern California and Northern California, the Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains, the Great Lakes, New England, Upstate New York, and Greater Washington D.C.
Leading the 450SMX field into action next summer will be reigning Pro Motocross and SMX World Champion Jett Lawrence, with the Australian set to face a new addition to his long list of challengers in the premier class in Haiden Deegan, last summer’s 250SMX titleholder. Not to be outdone, the likes of former champions Dylan Ferrandis, Chase Sexton, and Eli Tomac will be flanked by past winners like Jason Anderson, Justin Barcia, Hunter Lawrence, and Cooper Webb, along with perennial contenders like Justin Cooper and Aaron Plessinger, as well as multi-time FIM World Champion Jorge Prado.
With Deegan’s move up, the 250SMX class will welcome a first-time champion in 2026, with no shortage of talent eager to capture the biggest title of their young career. Former race winners like Chance Hymas, Austin Forkner, Levi Kitchen, Jo Shimoda, and Jalek Swoll will lead the charge, while a long list of contenders could be poised for breakout seasons.
Complementing the highly anticipated 2026 Pro Motocross Championship season will be the return of exciting support races from SMX Next – Motocross and the Women’s Motocross Championship, with each scheduled for select events throughout the summer.
Event and ticket information for all 11 rounds can be found by visiting www.ProMotocross.com.
For information about the Monster Energy SMX World Championship, please visit www.SuperMotocross.com and be sure to follow all of the new SMX social media channels for exclusive content and additional information on the latest news:
DECEMBER 11, 2025: The 2025 Suzuki International Series will return to the sport’s global founding roots when the elite of the motorcycle racing community arrive in Feilding this weekend.
The popular three-round competition heads to the “home of superbike racing in New Zealand and worldwide”, the hallowed grounds of Manfeild, for round two of the series this coming Saturday and Sunday.
And, if it is at all possible after last weekend’s spectacular opening round at Taupo, this weekend could rival even that in terms of bike racing thrills and excitement.
The racing was fast and frenetic in all the various bike categories in Taupo last weekend, but the various class leaders know they’ll have a target on their back at Manfeild, the same venue on the outskirts of Feilding that hosted the inaugural World Superbike Championships (WSBK) series finale in 1988 and also hosted the WSBK final round again in 1989, 1990 and 1992.
The defending Suzuki International Series champion in the premier 1000cc formula one/superbike class, Whakatane’s Mitch Rees, dominated his class again with three wins from three starts in Taupo last weekend, but he won’t be able to rest on his laurels with men such as Upper Hutt’s Rogan Chandler, Porirua’s Rhys Lindsay, Auckland’s Dave Sharp and, of course, Rees’ own multi-time former New Zealand championship-winning father, Tony Rees, among others, sure to challenge him at Manfeild.
Whanganui’s Richie Dibben is also certain to delight the crowd with his undeniable skills and speed on the lightly-modified Suzuki RM-Z450 motocross bike he races in the supermoto class.
Dibben is surely a crowd favourite to dominate again, especially after his spectacular performance in the second of three supermoto races at Taupo less than a week ago.
Dibben was late getting to the starting grid for race two and was obliged to start this battle from pit lane, meaning he was forced to enter the track after the last rider in had disappeared around the first corner.
From 19th and last, Dibben quickly went to work.
After just two of the prescribed 10 laps in this race, Dibben (Suzuki RM-Z450) was already up to 13th position and closing fast on the leaders, with Waverley’s Luke Martin in front at that stage.
After four laps, Dibben was up to fifth and, by halfway through lap five, the Whanganui man was in the lead. Dibben went on to win the race by more than 13 seconds from Waverley’s Mark Oliver, with Martin settling for third.
“It was good to get the three wins. I had a good day on the bike and racer two would have made it exciting for the spectators,”said Dibben afterwards, in classic understatement.
“I knew I just had to go hard, charge through the pack, don’t hold back, go fast and pass everybody,”said the 36-year-old father-of-three.
“I’m looking forward to Manfeild this weekend and the Cemetery Curcuit (in Whanganui) on Boxing Day. Racing in front of a home crowd is always a bonus, so I particularly enjoy the Boxing Day races.”
Meanwhile, Auckland’s Cameron Leslie, Bulls rider Ashton Hughes and Christchurch’s current national supersport 600cc champion Jake Lewis, among others, are all locked in a fierce battle for formula two/supersport 600 honours.
Silverdale’s Tyler King hogged the podium in two categories – the formula three and supersport 300 classes – so he will be looking to maintain his momentum at Manfeild.
Started in 2008, this year’s 17th annual Suzuki International Series – it skipped a year in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic – climaxes as usual with the world-renowned Cemetery Circuit public street race event in Whanganui on Boxing Day (December 26).
It is interesting to note that several of those riders who graced Manfeild at those WSBK rounds between 1988 and 1992 are likely to be racing or at least managing or acting as mechanic for other riders at Manfeild this weekend too, albeit now with a few grey hairs and a few more wrinkles, but they still have a huge passion for the sport and will be showing little signs of slowing down.
So, watch out for men such as Te Awanga’s Eddie Kattenberg, Whanganui’s Brian Bernard, Taumarunui’s Russell Josiah and, of course, 57-year-old Hall of Fame legend Tony Rees.
CLASS LEADERS:
Class leaders after the first round of three in the 2025 Suzuki International Series in Taupo at the weekend are: Whakatane’s Mitch Rees (formula one); Auckland’s Cameron Leslie (formula two/supersport 600); Silverdale’s Tyler King (formula three); Silverdale’s Tyler King (supersport 300); Wellington’s Malcolm Bielski (formula sport, senior, over-600cc); Whanganui’s Jeff Croot (formula sport, junior, up to 600cc); Auckland’s Paul Pavletich (Pre 89 post classics, senior, over-600cc); Auckland’s Scott Findlay (Pre 89, post classics junior, under-600cc); Te Awanga’s Eddie Kattenberg (Pre 95, post classics junior, under-600cc); Upper Hutt’s Kieran Mair (Pre 95, post classics senior, over-600cc); Auckland’s Adam Unsworth & Bryce Rose (F1 sidecars); Whanganui’s Tracey Bryan & Jo Franzen (F2 sidecars); Whanganui’s Richie Dibben (supermoto).
The Suzuki International Series is supported by Suzuki New Zealand, Mondiale VGL, Auto Super Shoppe Tawa, Givi, I-Tools, Bridgestone tyres, Metzeler tyres, Sharp As Linehaul Ltd Whanganui, TSS Motorcycles, Ipone, Inferno Design & Digital, Kiwibike Motorcycle Insurance Specialists, Shark, Barred Up Scaffolding, The Dentists.
Excellent sporting performances and exponential media-visibility growth.
The 2025 season has confirmed BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP as one of the most competitive and media-relevant teams on the world championship stage. On top of extremely high-profile sporting results, the team recorded significant growth in terms of TV exposure, digital performance, and media value generated for its sponsors.
SPORTING RESULTS: a year of achieved goals:
2025 saw the team claim 7 wins (three of which in the Sprint) and a total of 33 podiums, allowing Álex Márquez to finish second in the MotoGP Riders’ Championship.
The team also celebrated the Rookie of the Year title with Fermín Aldeguer, the Best Independent Rider accolade (Álex Márquez), and the Best Independent Team title.
This tally of success confirms both the solidity of the technical project and the competitiveness of the Faenza-based outfit.
Tissot Sprint race winner Alex Marquez and all BK8 Gresini Racing Team members. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Airtime and TV-exposure value: a constant growth:
Data provided by Camaleonic Analytics
24 hours and 1 minute of total exposure for Team BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP (+10.93% vs 2024 — 2nd best overall among MotoGP teams)
48 hours and 20 minutes of visibility for team partners (-1.23% vs 2024)
€459,419,358 of media value generated for sponsors (+3.44% vs 2024)
Social Media performance: a rapidly expanding community:
Data provided by Meta & Meltwater/Klear
The team’s digital presence saw a significant expansion, reaching a total of 911,000 followers across all platforms — a 49% growth compared to 2024.
The #GresiniRecords social campaign, built across 305 pieces of content, achieved remarkable results:
82 million views
4 million interactions, with a 4.93% Engagement per View
€5.25 million in Earned Media Value
Fermin Aldeguer (on the left) and Alex Marquez (on the right) on the podium at Madalika, in Indonesia.
CARLO MERLINI – GRESINI RACING COMMERCIAL AND MARKETING DIRECTOR: “The 2025 season was sensational, on and off the track. The numbers (and titles!) speak for themselves: 4 Grand Prix wins, 3 Sprint victories, for a total of 33 podiums; Alex the World Championship runner-up, Fermín Rookie of the Year, Best Independent Rider and Best Independent Team. As it often happens, the on-track results translate into TV exposure, for the team and especially for the sponsor brands. The 2025 data are nothing short of surprising and overall even higher than the previous season, confirming that the BK8 Gresini Racing sponsorship has been a flywheel of media exposure for our partners’ brands on what is an ever-more global stage: the MotoGP World Championship. Starting from our title sponsor BK8 NEWS, which came aboard in 2025 with a multi-year programme and is using the sponsorship to increase brand awareness in its most strategic markets. And that’s not all: this special moment for the BK8 Gresini Racing Team coincides with an extremely important transition our sport is witnessing. The announcement of Liberty Media as the main shareholder is accelerating the growth of the MotoGP World Championship towards conquering new markets and audiences… and we can’t help but being excited to play a starring role in this new chapter for MotoGP”.
December 6-7, 2025 – Chuckwalla Raceway – Round 3 of the CVMA 2025-26 Winter Series delivered another unforgettable weekend of racing at Chuckwalla Raceway. Ideal weather conditions set the stage for fast laps, packed grids, and outstanding performances across all classes. A total of 197 racers registered for the event, and five new graduates earned their racing licenses in Friday’s New Racer School.
CVMA continues to lead the way in providing the best club-level racing experience in the country, and this weekend was no exception.
Saturday Qualifying Highlights
The pace was exceptional across all categories:
Open Class – David Anthony: 1:44.679
Middleweight – Brenden Kettlesen: 1:45.200
Lightweight – Gio Alvarez: 1:51.817
Ultra-Lightweight – Sawyer Lafayette: 1:55.974
Hooligans – Rafael Chavez: 1:54.847
Saturday Races
Saturday featured 15 incredible races across all classes, delivering tight battles, personal bests, and some of the fastest laps of the weekend. Racers and fans can relive every moment on the 951 Live YouTube channel, and full timing and scoring results are available on Speedhive at https://speedhive.mylaps.com/events/3312173
Sunday Shootout Races
Open Shootout
The premier event of the weekend delivered one of the best battles of the season.
“Aussie Dave” David Anthony grabbed the holeshot, leading Michael Gilbert and Deion Campbell, with Bryce Kornbau slotting into fourth. As the race approached the halfway point, Kornbau made a strong charge through the lead group, moving into second and closing the gap to Anthony.
With two laps remaining, Kornbau was on Anthony’s tail. On the final lap, he made a bold pass between Turns 6 and 7, but Anthony immediately countered and retook the lead.
Final result: Anthony (1st), Kornbau (2nd), Gilbert (3rd).
Middleweight Shootout
Owen Williams launched off the line first, followed by Haydn Meng and Brenden Kettlesen. Kettlesen wasted no time, charging to second and then taking over the lead on lap two. He settled into the lead for the remainder of the race and set a new lap record in the process at 01:44.715.
Further back, Victor Perez de Leon and Bryce Kornbau carved through traffic and settled into second and third.
Final podium: Kettlesen (1st), Perez de Leon (2nd), Kornbau (3rd).
Lightweight Shootout
Gio Alvarez led the field into Turn 1, followed by Alfonso Califano and Geiser Hernandez. Near the halfway point, Hernandez overtook Califano for second, but by then Alvarez had built a gap too large to close.
Final podium: Alvarez (1st), Hernandez (2nd), Califano (3rd).
Ultra-Lightweight Shootout
Sawyer Lafayette took the holeshot and immediately stretched out a two-second advantage. Nathan Gravelle sliced through the pack on the opening lap to give chase, with Anthony Estrada settling into third.
Gravelle steadily reeled in Lafayette, creating a thrilling multi-lap duel to the finish. After several lead changes in the closing laps, Lafayette held on to win by a narrow margin.
Final podium: Lafayette (1st), Gravelle (2nd), Estrada (3rd).
Round 3 was streamed live all weekend on 951 Live, with Jason Pridmore joining Al Garcia and Adrian Peratoner as a guest announcer during Sunday’s Shootout races.
Rewatch every race, every battle, and every pass on the 951 Live YouTube channel.
Next Round
Join us for Round 4 of the CVMA 2025-26 Winter Series. CVMA a world-class racing experience with two full days of racing, Saturday qualifying, a wide selection of classes, free reciprocity for visiting racers, and a Friday New Racer School for those entering the sport.
CVMA would also like to thank the 2025-26 Winter Series Sponsors: Support Moto Racing, RacePace Track Days, Apex Assassins, Ryder Gear, CaliPhotography, Racers Edge/Dunlop, Del’s Flooring, The California Superbike School, Ride HMVC, First Team IT, Yamaha, CT Racing/Pirelli, Compact Octane Trackdays, 2 Fast Track Days, Statewide Services Inc.
NRS Sponsors: Alpinestars, 6D Helmets, Five Gloves, and Racers Edge/Dunlop
OrangeCat Racing to field Jayson Uribe and Sean Dylan Kelly for 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike season as a BMW Motorrad Motorsport Official Team.
Reigning Stock 1000 Championship-winning team will also field Josh Herrin and Kaleb De Keyrel in Super Hooligan class on Lightfighter electric motorcycles.
CHICAGO – OrangeCat Racing has been selected to be a BMW Motorrad Motorsport official team for MotoAmerica’s 2026 Superbike class next season, competing aboard the BMW Motorrad flagship sportbike model – the M 1000 RR. The rider lineup includes 2021 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion Sean Dylan Kelly and returning rider Jayson Uribe.
OrangeCat Racing is coming off its most successful season to date, having secured its first MotoAmerica class title and had both of its riders finish in the top three in the Stock 1000 points standings. The team’s three years of frontrunning results in Stock 1000 as a privateer entry have culminated with an official partnership with BMW Motorrad.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be an official BMW Motorrad team this coming season,”said Jeff Connors, Team Principal for OrangeCat Racing.“BMW Motorrad Motorsport and BMW Motorrad USA have been amazing collaborators over the years and we couldn’t ask for a better group to partner with as we take on our next challenge.”
“The entire OrangeCat organization, from the riders to the engineers and mechanics, have been absolutely first-class ambassadors for our brand and for the greater motorcycle community,”said Kevin Philips, head of BMW Motorrad, Americas.“We are proud to partner with them for the 2026 season, when we will celebrate 50 years of BMW’s first AMA Superbike win.”
Alongside BMW Motorrad, OrangeCat Racing also is happy to announce it has renewed its promotional and technical partnerships with Motorworks Chicago, alpha Racing, and Öhlins for the 2026 MotoAmerica season.
The BMW / Superbike Team
The newcomer to the team, Kelly, has had a prolific motorcycle roadracing career. In addition to his 2021 title, he finished runner-up in the Supersport Class in 2020, raced in FIM Moto2 for two seasons and recorded his first MotoAmerica Superbike win aboard a BMW in 2024.
The OrangeCat Racing Team’s two BMW 1000 RRs that will be campaigned in the MotoAmerica Superbike Class in 2026. Photo courtesy of OrangeCat Racing
“The Superbike program OrangeCat Racing developed with BMW Motorrad for next year is massive, and I’m grateful to be part of it. I can’t wait to jump back on the BMW M 1000 RR – a bike I felt really good with, and got a win with, in my rookie season,” said Kelly.“I’mworking hard to make the most out of the opportunity and thank OrangeCat Racing and BMW Motorrad for believing in me.”
Uribe returns to OrangeCat Racing after an eight-podium season last year and achieving third in the 2025 Stock 1000 standings. After racing overseas for several years, Uribe joined OrangeCat Racing in 2024, where he finished runner-up in the Stock 1000.
Jayson Uribe. Photo courtesy OrangeCat Racing
“From a small fish in the Stock 1000 championship to an official BMW Motorrad team, I’m incredibly lucky and thankful to have been with OrangeCat Racing for every step of the journey. I’m confident with BMW’s help and support in 2026, we’ll be able to capitalize on an already promising top-five Superbike finish at New Jersey,”said Uribe. “With SDK as my teammate and the amazing OrangeCat Racing crew, I’m genuinely excited to see what we can achieve together in the premier class.”
The Lightfighter / Super Hooligan Team
As previously announced, OrangeCat Racing also will be teaming up with Lightfighter to compete in the MotoAmerica Super Hooligan class aboard one of the electric track motorcycle brand’s V3-RH models. Along with that, the team will be fielding Josh Herrin and Kaleb De Keyrel.
With nearly two decades of racing under his belt, Herrin has won five championships, including the 2013 AMA Superbike Championship, the 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship, and the 2024 MotoAmerica / AMA Superbike Championship.
Josh Herrin. Photo courtesy OrangeCat Racing.
“I’m really excited to be joining OrangeCat Racing, and getting the chance to race and develop the Lightfighter. I’ve had a good gut feeling about this program from the beginning, and the passion and commitment from everyone involved in the project makes me confident in what we’re building,”said Herrin.“I can’t wait to see how far we can push this bike and hopefully put it at the front, fighting for wins.”
De Keyrel has raced with OrangeCat Racing in the past, finishing runner-up in the 2023 Stock 1000 championship with the team. Prior to that, he was the 2021 Twins Cup Champion.
Kaleb De Keyrel. Photo courtesy OrangeCat Racing
“I’m so excited to be back racing for OrangeCat again this season — they’re a great team and we have all the right people in place to be successful,”said De Keyrel. “I’m also honored to pilot the all-new Lightfighter V3-RH and fully believe this is the future of racing.”
The 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike season is set to feature 20 Superbike races at nine rounds and 12 Super Hooligan races at six rounds. To view the 2026 MotoAmerica schedule, visit https://www.motoamerica.com/calendar
To learn more about OrangeCat Racing, visit http://orangecatracing.com or check out the team’s Instagram feed at @orangecatracing. Follow along with MotoAmerica at @motoamerica.
More from a press release issued by BMW Motorrad Motorsport:
BMW MOTORRAD MOTORSPORT and OrangeCat Racing Announce the new OrangeCat BMW MOTORRAD Racing Team for the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Race Season.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 9, 2025 – BMW Motorrad Motorsport and BMW Motorrad USA are proud to announce that OrangeCat Racing becomes an official BMW MOTORRAD MOTORSPORT Team for the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike racing season.
The 2026 rider lineup includes 2021 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion Sean Dylan Kelly and returning rider Jayson Uribe.
The newcomer to the team, Kelly, has had a prolific motorcycle roadracing career. In addition to his 2021 title, he finished runner-up in the Supersport Class in 2020, raced in FIM Moto2 for two seasons and recorded his first MotoAmerica Superbike win aboard a BMW in 2024.
Uribe returns to OrangeCat Racing after an eight-podium season last year, finishing third in the 2025 Stock 1000 standings. After racing overseas for several years, Uribe joined OrangeCat Racing in 2024, where he finished runner-up in the Stock 1000.
“This partnership brings together two organizations united by a passion for performance and racing excellence. The entire OrangeCat team, from the riders to the engineers and mechanics, has been absolutely first class ambassadors for our brand and for the greater motorcycle community. We are excited about our future as we continue showcasing the winning capabilities of the BMW M 1000 RR in North America’s premier Superbike championship.” saidKevin Philips, Head of BMW Motorrad, Americas.
Chicago-based OrangeCat Racing and BMW Motorrad began competing with the BMW M 1000 RR in MotoAmerica’s Stock 1000 class in 2023 and achieved immediate success. In three seasons, OrangeCat Racing brought home 10 wins and 33 podiums, including a 2nd place finish with Kaleb DeKeyrel in 2023, 2nd place with Jayson Uribe in 2024, and both a 3rd place finish with Jayson Uribe and a championship with Andrew Lee in 2025.
After three very successful years in Stock 1000, OrangeCat Racing will compete in MotoAmerica’s top Superbike class with full factory backing and support from BMW Motorrad Motorsport.
“BMW has been key to our success over the years, and we’re excited about what we can achieve with support from their team,”said Jeff Connors, Team Principal for OrangeCat Racing. “The passion and work ethic BMW Motorrad Motorsport brings to the table day-in and day-out are infectious. We feel more than up to the challenge of Superbike with BMW’s partnership.”
“I’m super proud of our whole team for continuing to embrace any challenge thrown our way, and BMW has been an outstanding partner for all of us,”said Andrew Sieja, Founding Principal of OrangeCat Racing. “We have a lot in common: from love of the sport, to a sense of adventure and trying new things, to striving for our best in anything we take on.”
BMW M 1000 RR dominates global motorcycle racing in 2025.
The BMW M 1000 RR has been a global tour de force in 2025, capturing ten out of twenty national and world championships, including 164 race wins and an additional 225 podium finishes. In the U.S. BMW M-RR teams and riders captured both the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and Superbike class Championships.
On the world stage, Turkish phenom Toprak Razgatlioglu, captured his second consecutive World Superbike Championship onboard his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M 1000 RR, winning twenty-one races in 2025.
Kenny Foray and the Tecmas BMW Motorrad France BMW M 1000 RR captured the French Superbike Championship, delivering fourteen podium finishes, twelve wins and eight pole positions.
At the 2025 Isle of Man TT, BMW M 1000 RR riders won the Superbike TT race while adding five additional podium finishes in three classes.
There’s no room for mistakes when the racing is this close. Silverdale’s Tyler King (128) leads Wellington’s Nixon Frost (99) early on in this supersport 300 class race at Manfeild at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan / courtesy BikesportNZ.com
It is incredibly tight at the top after the second round of three in the 2025 Suzuki International Series in the Manawatu at the weekend.
And now the popular motorcycling competition is headed for a much-anticipated finale on the public streets of Whanganui’s world-renowned Cemetery Circuit in just 12 days’ time, on December 26, with racing sure to go right down to the final chequered flag in several of the bike categories.
The tightest of all is the formula one sidecars class where Tokomaru’s Barry Smith, with Whanganui co-pilot Louise Blythe, and Panmure’s Adam Unsworth, with Whanganui co-pilot Bryce Rose, are level on points after the weekend’s two days of racing at Manfeild, on the outskirts of Feilding.
Two of the leading riders in the formula one/superbike class each suffered crashes in separate incidents at Manfeild, Bay of Plenty’s defending champion and class leader Mitch Rees sliding from his bike while leading the F1 race on Saturday, while his father, multi-time former champion Tony Rees, crashed out of race three on Sunday afternoon and, with an ankle injury, he opted not to line up for the re-start.
Consistency from the fast-improving Rogan Chandler, from Upper Hutt, earned him the No.2 position in the F1 standings and he is now just three points adrift of Whakatane man Mitch Rees. As for 58-year-old ‘elder statesman’ Tony Rees, he has slipped to third in the rankings, although he is only 11 points behind Chandler.
One of the most impressive riders in the series so far has been Silverdale teenager Tyler King.
Christchurch’s Harriet Grace (left) and Silverdale’s Tyler King share the supersport 300 podium after race three at Manfeild on Sunday. Photo by Andy McGechan / courtesy BikesportNZ.com
The 19-year-old holds the lead in two of the competition’s 13 bike categories – he is on top in both the formula three and supersport 300 classes – and his current form and momentum will likely see him remain there.
Whanganui’s Richie Dibben has been untouchable this season, the national supermoto champion taking his lightly-modified Suzuki RM-Z450 motocross bike to qualify fastest at both Taupo’s round one and at round two in Feilding and then winning all six races contested, one of them a from-last-to-first masterclass performance.
Started in 2008, this year’s 17th annual Suzuki International Series – it skipped a year in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic – climaxes as usual with the post-Christmas public street race event on Whanganui’s famous Cemetery Circuit on Boxing Day.
Leaders after the second round of three in the 2025 Suzuki International Series at Manfeild at the weekend are: Whakatane’s Mitch Rees (formula one); Auckland’s Cameron Leslie (formula two/supersport 600); Silverdale’s Tyler King (formula three); Silverdale’s Tyler King (supersport 300); Paraparaumu’s Richard Markham-Barrett (formula sport, senior, over-600cc); Feilding’s Jordan Walters (formula sport, junior, up to 600cc); Auckland’s Paul Pavletich (Pre 89 post classics, senior, over-600cc); Auckland’s Scott Findlay (Pre 89, post classics junior, under-600cc); Upper Hutt’s Kieran Mair (Pre 95, post classics senior, over-600cc); Te Awanga’s Eddie Kattenberg (Pre 95, post classics junior, under-600cc); Tokomaru’s Barry Smith/ Whanganui’s Louise Blythe and Panmure’s Adam Unsworth/Whanganui’s Bryce Rose (F1 sidecars) first equal; Whanganui’s Tracey Bryan & Jo Franzen (F2 sidecars); Whanganui’s Richie Dibben (supermoto).
The Suzuki International Series is supported by Suzuki New Zealand, Mondiale VGL, Auto Super Shoppe Tawa, Givi, I-Tools, Bridgestone tyres, Metzeler tyres, Sharp As Linehaul Ltd Whanganui, TSS Motorcycles, Ipone, Inferno Design & Digital, Kiwibike Motorcycle Insurance Specialists, Shark, Barred Up Scaffolding, The Dentists.
American Mac MacClugage in action on an Aspar racebike. Photo courtesy Chris MacClugage/MaccRacing.com.
Valencia,Spain – The Aspar KSB Team is thrilled to announce that talented rider Mac MacClugage will officially join the team for the 2026 ESBK Championship. Following a successful stint as a wildcard rider during the 2025 season, Mac showcased impressive results and demonstrated exceptional synergy with the Aspar team.
(Above) Young American racer Mac MacClugage poses in Spain with his Jet Ski-racing parents Chris and Rachel MacCluggage (at left), Aspar KSB Team owner Jorge Martinez Aspar, and crew members Sergio Gadea and Jose Louis Canada.
In the upcoming 2026 season, Mac will compete in the talent cup of the prestigious Spanish championship, further solidifying his commitment to his racing career in Spain. The team is excited to have him on board, especially as he has signed a multi-year contract, ensuring a promising future together.
Having spent the last three years in Spain, Mac recently relocated with his family to fully dedicate himself to racing. His passion, talent, and dedication have already made a significant impact, and the Aspar team is confident that his contributions will elevate their performance in the upcoming season.
Rossi Moor (92) at Barcelona. Photo courtesy Révész Racing.
American Rossi Moor in a F4 Simulator at the Ferrari Academy Training Center. Photo courtesy Révész Racing.
Rossi Attila Moor has begun his preparations for the 2026 season at the Ferrari Academy Training Center.
In early December, Révész Racing’s Hungarian-American talent took part in a comprehensive HRV assessment and a performance stress test in Budapest. Based on the results, doctors confirmed what had already been evident from his on-track performances: Rossi is in excellent physical condition, with strong recovery capacity, and possesses a psycho-emotional profile perfectly suited to elite sport.
This week, Dr. Marco Casarotti—psychologist, psychotherapist, trainer, and advisor at the Ferrari Academy Training Center—worked with Rossi in a two-day mental and performance program designed for top athletes.
Dr. Casarotti focuses on peak performance in both professional and sporting environments. He earned his Ph.D. in cognitive science at the University of Padua, conducting innovative research in cognitive processes, spatial attention, and neural modeling. He currently serves as a consultant to the Ferrari Driver Academy, where he develops performance-enhancing training programs. In addition, he works as a corporate trainer specializing in leadership, communication, and organizational change. His expertise extends to biofeedback, neurofeedback, and team coaching, further strengthening his role in integrating neurological principles with practical growth strategies.
Rossi completed every assessment: debriefing, gym training, cognitive evaluation, psychophysiological tests, cortical assessment, balance testing, breathing protocols, cognitive training, and sports psychology coaching. It is a program that challenges even the strongest athletes.
Rossi not only completed the program but impressed everyone involved. At the end of the second day, in recognition of his attitude and performance throughout, Dr. Casarotti surprised him with a special reward: five laps in the Formula 4 simulator on the Imola circuit. Just five laps. And yet his performance was so remarkable that when he stepped out of the simulator, the stunned silence spoke volumes.
His innate talent, instinct, and precision were unmistakable.
For us, the 2026 season has already begun. Every day we are working to ensure Rossi is in the best possible shape for the year ahead. His performance at the Ferrari Academy Training Center once again made it clear: Rossi is a true, rare talent.
And in 2026, we will make sure the world sees it on track.
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Some students riding during a TrackDaz Event. Photo courtesy TrackDaz.
It’s THAT time of the year again! For 2026, we’ve continuing the membership program we started last year. Depending on the level of membership that you purchase, you can get different levels of discounts for your track time at ALL the 2026 events from Basic level membership (R3), all the way to effectively a Season pass (VIP).
In addition to track-time discounts we offer various levels of discount on sponsors merch we sell. We feel this will be a great way to get riders to come out and ride with a bit of a discount while also sharing some love beyond that with parts and things. For 2026 for example, we have a partnership with Revit. Depending on level of membership you purchase, you can get up to 30% off a custom Revit Tailor-tech suit which is just awesome.
Continuing the WEEKENDS program, we present you our 2026 schedule so far:
February 14-15 Buttonwillow Circuit
March 14 -15 Buttonwillow Classic
April 11-12 Buttonwillow Circuit -GET TO KNOW YOUR BIKE
June 13 – 14 Buttonwillow Classic
August 1 – 2 Buttonwillow Classic
Sept 12 – 13 Buttonwillow Laguna Seca
September 26 – 27 Buttonwillow Circuit
November 28 – 29 Buttonwillow Classic 22nd Annual TurkeyDaz
2025 Horizon Award Winner Bodie Paige (65) races at the O to the H Nationals in Harpster, OH this past season. Photo by Cory Texter Promotions
Progressive American Flat Track and Cory Texter Race Promotions Join Forces to Pave the Road to Grand National Championship.
Ambitious collaboration ahead of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season will pave the road to the Grand National Championship for future stars of the sport.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – AMA Pro Racing and Cory Texter Race Promotions are thrilled to detail an ambitious collaboration ahead of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season which will pave the road to the Grand National Championship for the future stars of the sport.
As part of this initiative, each of the first seven stops on the ‘26 Progressive AFT calendar will be preceded by an AMA-sanctioned Mission Foods CTR Showcase Event to be held at the same venue on the day before the subsequent American Flat Track National.
And it goes much deeper than merely introducing aspiring young amateur racers to the Progressive AFT paddock and providing them with an opportunity to showcase their skills in front of the key stakeholders of the sport.
Each Mission Foods CTR Showcase Event will feature the 450 Road to AFT class, which will utilize the same technical rules as the all-new AFT 450 ProSport class. The top 12 finishers in the Road to AFT Main Events will automatically qualify for an AFT 450 ProSport license and will be granted entry for the following day’s National event. Additionally, points from the Road to AFT class can be applied toward earning an AMA Pro Expert license for the 2027 season.
This direct pipeline connects the amateur and pro ranks of motorcycle dirt track racing like never before, helping ensure that the most promising talents are identified and provided with the maximum opportunity to both build their individual careers and strengthen the sport as a whole.
By its very design, AFT 450 ProSport plays a critical role in that masterplan. This stepping-stone class is built around stock 450cc single-cylinder motorcycles featuring minimal modifications. As such, AFT 450 ProSport reduces financial barriers while creating a level playing field that showcases rider talent more so than equipment to encourage broad participation from grassroots racers.
With lowered operating and bike preparation costs, amateurs, privateers, small teams, and regional aces alike will be provided a shared arena in which they can demonstrate their ability before a national audience.
Cory Texter, two-time AFT Production Twins Champion and founder of Cory Texter Race Promotions, said, “I’m extremely excited about our plans for next year. It’s been a long time coming, and we’ve been working tirelessly to make this happen. It’s a great opportunity for amateur riders to compete at the same venues as the professional series, racing in front of professional teams and partners. We will be at different venues all around the country, which was important so that we could provide this opportunity to riders from as wide a geographic area as possible. For as long as I can remember, my passion has been growing the sport, and I am excited to take this important step toward that goal.”
In addition to the 450 Road to AFT class, the AMA-sanctioned Mission Foods CTR Showcase events will feature amateur classes for all ages and motorcycle sizes, providing riders the opportunity to compete at professional-level facilities in front of the Progressive American Flat Track fans attending the weekend’s races.
Mission Foods CTR Showcase Event Schedule
March 4, 2026 – Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA I, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL (Progressive AFT Nationals on March 5-6)
March 20, 2026 – Atlanta Short Track, Senoia Raceway, Senoia, GA (Progressive AFT National on March 21)
April 24, 2026 – Ventura Short Track, Ventura Raceway, Ventura, CA (Progressive AFT National on April 25)
May 1, 2026 – Silver Dollar Short Track, Silver Dollar Speedway, Chico, CA (Progressive AFT National on May 2)
May 15, 2026 – ThrottleFest, Budds Creek Motocross Park, Mechanicsville, MD (Progressive AFT National on May 16)
May 22, 2026 – Williams Grove Half-Mile, Williams Grove, Mechanicsburg, PA (Progressive AFT National on May 23)
June 5, 2026 – Nashville Short Track, Tennessee National Raceway, Hohenwald, TN (Progressive AFT National on June 6)
Pro Motocross 2025 race start. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports, Inc
Admission to All 11 Races Now Available;Early Bird Pricing & VIP Options Offered for Select Events.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (December 11, 2025) – MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., in association with the SMX League, has announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the outdoor component of the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Series. Early bird access and VIP options are available for select events of the 11-race summer campaign and can be purchased by visiting ProMotocross.com ahead of the landmark 55th season of the prestigious series scheduled to get underway the final weekend of May. Tickets to any of the legendary Nationals that comprise American motocross provide a perfect holiday gift for any passionate race fan.
“As the era of the Monster Energy SMX World Championship continues to take shape, the hallowed grounds of the country’s most iconic venues will once again put the most gifted athletes in motorsports to the ultimate test next summer,” said Davey Coombs, President, MX Sports Pro Racing.“For many, attending a Pro Motocross Championship race is a pilgrimage or a rite of passage as fans and enthusiasts of the sport. Every event carries a legacy spanning more than a decade, with many accompanied by more than 40 or 50 years of history dating back to the sport’s infancy in America. These are truly memorable experiences that can create a lifetime of memories, witnessing the best in the world showcase their exceptional talents on the best racetracks on the planet.”
The 2026 Pro Motocross Championship will visit 10 different states over the course of the 11-race season, with 22 motos set to determine who is the best amongst an elite field of international competitors across the 450SMX and 250SMX classes. The battle for the Edison Dye Cup (450) and Gary Jones Cup (250) will begin on Saturday, May 30, with visits to both Southern California and Northern California, the Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains, the Great Lakes, New England, Upstate New York, and Greater Washington D.C.
Leading the 450SMX field into action next summer will be reigning Pro Motocross and SMX World Champion Jett Lawrence, with the Australian set to face a new addition to his long list of challengers in the premier class in Haiden Deegan, last summer’s 250SMX titleholder. Not to be outdone, the likes of former champions Dylan Ferrandis, Chase Sexton, and Eli Tomac will be flanked by past winners like Jason Anderson, Justin Barcia, Hunter Lawrence, and Cooper Webb, along with perennial contenders like Justin Cooper and Aaron Plessinger, as well as multi-time FIM World Champion Jorge Prado.
With Deegan’s move up, the 250SMX class will welcome a first-time champion in 2026, with no shortage of talent eager to capture the biggest title of their young career. Former race winners like Chance Hymas, Austin Forkner, Levi Kitchen, Jo Shimoda, and Jalek Swoll will lead the charge, while a long list of contenders could be poised for breakout seasons.
Complementing the highly anticipated 2026 Pro Motocross Championship season will be the return of exciting support races from SMX Next – Motocross and the Women’s Motocross Championship, with each scheduled for select events throughout the summer.
Event and ticket information for all 11 rounds can be found by visiting www.ProMotocross.com.
For information about the Monster Energy SMX World Championship, please visit www.SuperMotocross.com and be sure to follow all of the new SMX social media channels for exclusive content and additional information on the latest news:
Whanganui’s Richie Dibben (Suzuki RM-Z450, No.1) sure to delight the crowd again at Manfeild this weekend. He is pictured here looking across as he puts a pass on Wellington’s Will Young. Photo by Andy McGechan / courtesy BikesportNZ.com
DECEMBER 11, 2025: The 2025 Suzuki International Series will return to the sport’s global founding roots when the elite of the motorcycle racing community arrive in Feilding this weekend.
The popular three-round competition heads to the “home of superbike racing in New Zealand and worldwide”, the hallowed grounds of Manfeild, for round two of the series this coming Saturday and Sunday.
And, if it is at all possible after last weekend’s spectacular opening round at Taupo, this weekend could rival even that in terms of bike racing thrills and excitement.
The racing was fast and frenetic in all the various bike categories in Taupo last weekend, but the various class leaders know they’ll have a target on their back at Manfeild, the same venue on the outskirts of Feilding that hosted the inaugural World Superbike Championships (WSBK) series finale in 1988 and also hosted the WSBK final round again in 1989, 1990 and 1992.
The defending Suzuki International Series champion in the premier 1000cc formula one/superbike class, Whakatane’s Mitch Rees, dominated his class again with three wins from three starts in Taupo last weekend, but he won’t be able to rest on his laurels with men such as Upper Hutt’s Rogan Chandler, Porirua’s Rhys Lindsay, Auckland’s Dave Sharp and, of course, Rees’ own multi-time former New Zealand championship-winning father, Tony Rees, among others, sure to challenge him at Manfeild.
Whanganui’s Richie Dibben is also certain to delight the crowd with his undeniable skills and speed on the lightly-modified Suzuki RM-Z450 motocross bike he races in the supermoto class.
Dibben is surely a crowd favourite to dominate again, especially after his spectacular performance in the second of three supermoto races at Taupo less than a week ago.
Dibben was late getting to the starting grid for race two and was obliged to start this battle from pit lane, meaning he was forced to enter the track after the last rider in had disappeared around the first corner.
From 19th and last, Dibben quickly went to work.
After just two of the prescribed 10 laps in this race, Dibben (Suzuki RM-Z450) was already up to 13th position and closing fast on the leaders, with Waverley’s Luke Martin in front at that stage.
After four laps, Dibben was up to fifth and, by halfway through lap five, the Whanganui man was in the lead. Dibben went on to win the race by more than 13 seconds from Waverley’s Mark Oliver, with Martin settling for third.
“It was good to get the three wins. I had a good day on the bike and racer two would have made it exciting for the spectators,”said Dibben afterwards, in classic understatement.
“I knew I just had to go hard, charge through the pack, don’t hold back, go fast and pass everybody,”said the 36-year-old father-of-three.
“I’m looking forward to Manfeild this weekend and the Cemetery Curcuit (in Whanganui) on Boxing Day. Racing in front of a home crowd is always a bonus, so I particularly enjoy the Boxing Day races.”
Meanwhile, Auckland’s Cameron Leslie, Bulls rider Ashton Hughes and Christchurch’s current national supersport 600cc champion Jake Lewis, among others, are all locked in a fierce battle for formula two/supersport 600 honours.
Silverdale’s Tyler King hogged the podium in two categories – the formula three and supersport 300 classes – so he will be looking to maintain his momentum at Manfeild.
Started in 2008, this year’s 17th annual Suzuki International Series – it skipped a year in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic – climaxes as usual with the world-renowned Cemetery Circuit public street race event in Whanganui on Boxing Day (December 26).
It is interesting to note that several of those riders who graced Manfeild at those WSBK rounds between 1988 and 1992 are likely to be racing or at least managing or acting as mechanic for other riders at Manfeild this weekend too, albeit now with a few grey hairs and a few more wrinkles, but they still have a huge passion for the sport and will be showing little signs of slowing down.
So, watch out for men such as Te Awanga’s Eddie Kattenberg, Whanganui’s Brian Bernard, Taumarunui’s Russell Josiah and, of course, 57-year-old Hall of Fame legend Tony Rees.
CLASS LEADERS:
Class leaders after the first round of three in the 2025 Suzuki International Series in Taupo at the weekend are: Whakatane’s Mitch Rees (formula one); Auckland’s Cameron Leslie (formula two/supersport 600); Silverdale’s Tyler King (formula three); Silverdale’s Tyler King (supersport 300); Wellington’s Malcolm Bielski (formula sport, senior, over-600cc); Whanganui’s Jeff Croot (formula sport, junior, up to 600cc); Auckland’s Paul Pavletich (Pre 89 post classics, senior, over-600cc); Auckland’s Scott Findlay (Pre 89, post classics junior, under-600cc); Te Awanga’s Eddie Kattenberg (Pre 95, post classics junior, under-600cc); Upper Hutt’s Kieran Mair (Pre 95, post classics senior, over-600cc); Auckland’s Adam Unsworth & Bryce Rose (F1 sidecars); Whanganui’s Tracey Bryan & Jo Franzen (F2 sidecars); Whanganui’s Richie Dibben (supermoto).
The Suzuki International Series is supported by Suzuki New Zealand, Mondiale VGL, Auto Super Shoppe Tawa, Givi, I-Tools, Bridgestone tyres, Metzeler tyres, Sharp As Linehaul Ltd Whanganui, TSS Motorcycles, Ipone, Inferno Design & Digital, Kiwibike Motorcycle Insurance Specialists, Shark, Barred Up Scaffolding, The Dentists.
Fermin Aldeguer (54) at Valencia. Photo courtesy BK8 Gresini Team
Excellent sporting performances and exponential media-visibility growth.
The 2025 season has confirmed BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP as one of the most competitive and media-relevant teams on the world championship stage. On top of extremely high-profile sporting results, the team recorded significant growth in terms of TV exposure, digital performance, and media value generated for its sponsors.
SPORTING RESULTS: a year of achieved goals:
2025 saw the team claim 7 wins (three of which in the Sprint) and a total of 33 podiums, allowing Álex Márquez to finish second in the MotoGP Riders’ Championship.
The team also celebrated the Rookie of the Year title with Fermín Aldeguer, the Best Independent Rider accolade (Álex Márquez), and the Best Independent Team title.
This tally of success confirms both the solidity of the technical project and the competitiveness of the Faenza-based outfit.
Tissot Sprint race winner Alex Marquez and all BK8 Gresini Racing Team members. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Airtime and TV-exposure value: a constant growth:
Data provided by Camaleonic Analytics
24 hours and 1 minute of total exposure for Team BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP (+10.93% vs 2024 — 2nd best overall among MotoGP teams)
48 hours and 20 minutes of visibility for team partners (-1.23% vs 2024)
€459,419,358 of media value generated for sponsors (+3.44% vs 2024)
Social Media performance: a rapidly expanding community:
Data provided by Meta & Meltwater/Klear
The team’s digital presence saw a significant expansion, reaching a total of 911,000 followers across all platforms — a 49% growth compared to 2024.
The #GresiniRecords social campaign, built across 305 pieces of content, achieved remarkable results:
82 million views
4 million interactions, with a 4.93% Engagement per View
€5.25 million in Earned Media Value
Fermin Aldeguer (on the left) and Alex Marquez (on the right) on the podium at Madalika, in Indonesia.
CARLO MERLINI – GRESINI RACING COMMERCIAL AND MARKETING DIRECTOR: “The 2025 season was sensational, on and off the track. The numbers (and titles!) speak for themselves: 4 Grand Prix wins, 3 Sprint victories, for a total of 33 podiums; Alex the World Championship runner-up, Fermín Rookie of the Year, Best Independent Rider and Best Independent Team. As it often happens, the on-track results translate into TV exposure, for the team and especially for the sponsor brands. The 2025 data are nothing short of surprising and overall even higher than the previous season, confirming that the BK8 Gresini Racing sponsorship has been a flywheel of media exposure for our partners’ brands on what is an ever-more global stage: the MotoGP World Championship. Starting from our title sponsor BK8 NEWS, which came aboard in 2025 with a multi-year programme and is using the sponsorship to increase brand awareness in its most strategic markets. And that’s not all: this special moment for the BK8 Gresini Racing Team coincides with an extremely important transition our sport is witnessing. The announcement of Liberty Media as the main shareholder is accelerating the growth of the MotoGP World Championship towards conquering new markets and audiences… and we can’t help but being excited to play a starring role in this new chapter for MotoGP”.
David “Aussie Dave” Anthony (25) and Bryce Kornbau (1) during The Shootout race. Photo by CaliPhotography.
December 6-7, 2025 – Chuckwalla Raceway – Round 3 of the CVMA 2025-26 Winter Series delivered another unforgettable weekend of racing at Chuckwalla Raceway. Ideal weather conditions set the stage for fast laps, packed grids, and outstanding performances across all classes. A total of 197 racers registered for the event, and five new graduates earned their racing licenses in Friday’s New Racer School.
CVMA continues to lead the way in providing the best club-level racing experience in the country, and this weekend was no exception.
Saturday Qualifying Highlights
The pace was exceptional across all categories:
Open Class – David Anthony: 1:44.679
Middleweight – Brenden Kettlesen: 1:45.200
Lightweight – Gio Alvarez: 1:51.817
Ultra-Lightweight – Sawyer Lafayette: 1:55.974
Hooligans – Rafael Chavez: 1:54.847
Saturday Races
Saturday featured 15 incredible races across all classes, delivering tight battles, personal bests, and some of the fastest laps of the weekend. Racers and fans can relive every moment on the 951 Live YouTube channel, and full timing and scoring results are available on Speedhive at https://speedhive.mylaps.com/events/3312173
Sunday Shootout Races
Open Shootout
The premier event of the weekend delivered one of the best battles of the season.
“Aussie Dave” David Anthony grabbed the holeshot, leading Michael Gilbert and Deion Campbell, with Bryce Kornbau slotting into fourth. As the race approached the halfway point, Kornbau made a strong charge through the lead group, moving into second and closing the gap to Anthony.
With two laps remaining, Kornbau was on Anthony’s tail. On the final lap, he made a bold pass between Turns 6 and 7, but Anthony immediately countered and retook the lead.
Final result: Anthony (1st), Kornbau (2nd), Gilbert (3rd).
Middleweight Shootout
Owen Williams launched off the line first, followed by Haydn Meng and Brenden Kettlesen. Kettlesen wasted no time, charging to second and then taking over the lead on lap two. He settled into the lead for the remainder of the race and set a new lap record in the process at 01:44.715.
Further back, Victor Perez de Leon and Bryce Kornbau carved through traffic and settled into second and third.
Final podium: Kettlesen (1st), Perez de Leon (2nd), Kornbau (3rd).
Lightweight Shootout
Gio Alvarez led the field into Turn 1, followed by Alfonso Califano and Geiser Hernandez. Near the halfway point, Hernandez overtook Califano for second, but by then Alvarez had built a gap too large to close.
Final podium: Alvarez (1st), Hernandez (2nd), Califano (3rd).
Ultra-Lightweight Shootout
Sawyer Lafayette took the holeshot and immediately stretched out a two-second advantage. Nathan Gravelle sliced through the pack on the opening lap to give chase, with Anthony Estrada settling into third.
Gravelle steadily reeled in Lafayette, creating a thrilling multi-lap duel to the finish. After several lead changes in the closing laps, Lafayette held on to win by a narrow margin.
Final podium: Lafayette (1st), Gravelle (2nd), Estrada (3rd).
Round 3 was streamed live all weekend on 951 Live, with Jason Pridmore joining Al Garcia and Adrian Peratoner as a guest announcer during Sunday’s Shootout races.
Rewatch every race, every battle, and every pass on the 951 Live YouTube channel.
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OrangeCat Racing rider Sean Dylan Kelly. Photo credit: Amanda Campagnoni
OrangeCat Racing to field Jayson Uribe and Sean Dylan Kelly for 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike season as a BMW Motorrad Motorsport Official Team.
Reigning Stock 1000 Championship-winning team will also field Josh Herrin and Kaleb De Keyrel in Super Hooligan class on Lightfighter electric motorcycles.
CHICAGO – OrangeCat Racing has been selected to be a BMW Motorrad Motorsport official team for MotoAmerica’s 2026 Superbike class next season, competing aboard the BMW Motorrad flagship sportbike model – the M 1000 RR. The rider lineup includes 2021 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion Sean Dylan Kelly and returning rider Jayson Uribe.
OrangeCat Racing is coming off its most successful season to date, having secured its first MotoAmerica class title and had both of its riders finish in the top three in the Stock 1000 points standings. The team’s three years of frontrunning results in Stock 1000 as a privateer entry have culminated with an official partnership with BMW Motorrad.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be an official BMW Motorrad team this coming season,”said Jeff Connors, Team Principal for OrangeCat Racing.“BMW Motorrad Motorsport and BMW Motorrad USA have been amazing collaborators over the years and we couldn’t ask for a better group to partner with as we take on our next challenge.”
“The entire OrangeCat organization, from the riders to the engineers and mechanics, have been absolutely first-class ambassadors for our brand and for the greater motorcycle community,”said Kevin Philips, head of BMW Motorrad, Americas.“We are proud to partner with them for the 2026 season, when we will celebrate 50 years of BMW’s first AMA Superbike win.”
Alongside BMW Motorrad, OrangeCat Racing also is happy to announce it has renewed its promotional and technical partnerships with Motorworks Chicago, alpha Racing, and Öhlins for the 2026 MotoAmerica season.
The BMW / Superbike Team
The newcomer to the team, Kelly, has had a prolific motorcycle roadracing career. In addition to his 2021 title, he finished runner-up in the Supersport Class in 2020, raced in FIM Moto2 for two seasons and recorded his first MotoAmerica Superbike win aboard a BMW in 2024.
The OrangeCat Racing Team’s two BMW 1000 RRs that will be campaigned in the MotoAmerica Superbike Class in 2026. Photo courtesy of OrangeCat Racing
“The Superbike program OrangeCat Racing developed with BMW Motorrad for next year is massive, and I’m grateful to be part of it. I can’t wait to jump back on the BMW M 1000 RR – a bike I felt really good with, and got a win with, in my rookie season,” said Kelly.“I’mworking hard to make the most out of the opportunity and thank OrangeCat Racing and BMW Motorrad for believing in me.”
Uribe returns to OrangeCat Racing after an eight-podium season last year and achieving third in the 2025 Stock 1000 standings. After racing overseas for several years, Uribe joined OrangeCat Racing in 2024, where he finished runner-up in the Stock 1000.
Jayson Uribe. Photo courtesy OrangeCat Racing
“From a small fish in the Stock 1000 championship to an official BMW Motorrad team, I’m incredibly lucky and thankful to have been with OrangeCat Racing for every step of the journey. I’m confident with BMW’s help and support in 2026, we’ll be able to capitalize on an already promising top-five Superbike finish at New Jersey,”said Uribe. “With SDK as my teammate and the amazing OrangeCat Racing crew, I’m genuinely excited to see what we can achieve together in the premier class.”
The Lightfighter / Super Hooligan Team
As previously announced, OrangeCat Racing also will be teaming up with Lightfighter to compete in the MotoAmerica Super Hooligan class aboard one of the electric track motorcycle brand’s V3-RH models. Along with that, the team will be fielding Josh Herrin and Kaleb De Keyrel.
With nearly two decades of racing under his belt, Herrin has won five championships, including the 2013 AMA Superbike Championship, the 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship, and the 2024 MotoAmerica / AMA Superbike Championship.
Josh Herrin. Photo courtesy OrangeCat Racing.
“I’m really excited to be joining OrangeCat Racing, and getting the chance to race and develop the Lightfighter. I’ve had a good gut feeling about this program from the beginning, and the passion and commitment from everyone involved in the project makes me confident in what we’re building,”said Herrin.“I can’t wait to see how far we can push this bike and hopefully put it at the front, fighting for wins.”
De Keyrel has raced with OrangeCat Racing in the past, finishing runner-up in the 2023 Stock 1000 championship with the team. Prior to that, he was the 2021 Twins Cup Champion.
Kaleb De Keyrel. Photo courtesy OrangeCat Racing
“I’m so excited to be back racing for OrangeCat again this season — they’re a great team and we have all the right people in place to be successful,”said De Keyrel. “I’m also honored to pilot the all-new Lightfighter V3-RH and fully believe this is the future of racing.”
The 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike season is set to feature 20 Superbike races at nine rounds and 12 Super Hooligan races at six rounds. To view the 2026 MotoAmerica schedule, visit https://www.motoamerica.com/calendar
To learn more about OrangeCat Racing, visit http://orangecatracing.com or check out the team’s Instagram feed at @orangecatracing. Follow along with MotoAmerica at @motoamerica.
More from a press release issued by BMW Motorrad Motorsport:
BMW MOTORRAD MOTORSPORT and OrangeCat Racing Announce the new OrangeCat BMW MOTORRAD Racing Team for the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Race Season.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 9, 2025 – BMW Motorrad Motorsport and BMW Motorrad USA are proud to announce that OrangeCat Racing becomes an official BMW MOTORRAD MOTORSPORT Team for the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike racing season.
The 2026 rider lineup includes 2021 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion Sean Dylan Kelly and returning rider Jayson Uribe.
The newcomer to the team, Kelly, has had a prolific motorcycle roadracing career. In addition to his 2021 title, he finished runner-up in the Supersport Class in 2020, raced in FIM Moto2 for two seasons and recorded his first MotoAmerica Superbike win aboard a BMW in 2024.
Uribe returns to OrangeCat Racing after an eight-podium season last year, finishing third in the 2025 Stock 1000 standings. After racing overseas for several years, Uribe joined OrangeCat Racing in 2024, where he finished runner-up in the Stock 1000.
“This partnership brings together two organizations united by a passion for performance and racing excellence. The entire OrangeCat team, from the riders to the engineers and mechanics, has been absolutely first class ambassadors for our brand and for the greater motorcycle community. We are excited about our future as we continue showcasing the winning capabilities of the BMW M 1000 RR in North America’s premier Superbike championship.” saidKevin Philips, Head of BMW Motorrad, Americas.
Chicago-based OrangeCat Racing and BMW Motorrad began competing with the BMW M 1000 RR in MotoAmerica’s Stock 1000 class in 2023 and achieved immediate success. In three seasons, OrangeCat Racing brought home 10 wins and 33 podiums, including a 2nd place finish with Kaleb DeKeyrel in 2023, 2nd place with Jayson Uribe in 2024, and both a 3rd place finish with Jayson Uribe and a championship with Andrew Lee in 2025.
After three very successful years in Stock 1000, OrangeCat Racing will compete in MotoAmerica’s top Superbike class with full factory backing and support from BMW Motorrad Motorsport.
“BMW has been key to our success over the years, and we’re excited about what we can achieve with support from their team,”said Jeff Connors, Team Principal for OrangeCat Racing. “The passion and work ethic BMW Motorrad Motorsport brings to the table day-in and day-out are infectious. We feel more than up to the challenge of Superbike with BMW’s partnership.”
“I’m super proud of our whole team for continuing to embrace any challenge thrown our way, and BMW has been an outstanding partner for all of us,”said Andrew Sieja, Founding Principal of OrangeCat Racing. “We have a lot in common: from love of the sport, to a sense of adventure and trying new things, to striving for our best in anything we take on.”
BMW M 1000 RR dominates global motorcycle racing in 2025.
The BMW M 1000 RR has been a global tour de force in 2025, capturing ten out of twenty national and world championships, including 164 race wins and an additional 225 podium finishes. In the U.S. BMW M-RR teams and riders captured both the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and Superbike class Championships.
On the world stage, Turkish phenom Toprak Razgatlioglu, captured his second consecutive World Superbike Championship onboard his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M 1000 RR, winning twenty-one races in 2025.
Kenny Foray and the Tecmas BMW Motorrad France BMW M 1000 RR captured the French Superbike Championship, delivering fourteen podium finishes, twelve wins and eight pole positions.
At the 2025 Isle of Man TT, BMW M 1000 RR riders won the Superbike TT race while adding five additional podium finishes in three classes.
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