KTM factory MotoGP rider Pedro Acosta has been cleared to travel from Barcelona to Le Mans for the Michelin Grand Prix of France this weekend.
Pedro Acosta (37) at the Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas at Circuit of The Americas. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Acosta underwent surgery after the MotoGP race at Jerez on his right forearm to relieve chronic compartment syndrome, also known as arm pump. His medical checkup today was described as positive by the team, allowing him to travel. He will receive a final check by MotoGP medical staff on Thursday to formally clear him to compete in this weekend’s on-track activities.
The SW-Motech Superbike pack in race one. Photo courtesy RbMotoLens
Veterans Waters and Allerton share ASBK victories at Queensland Raceway.
Ducati pair Josh Waters and Glenn Allerton emerged with the major spoils in a day of contrasts at round three of the 2025 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul (ASBK) at Queensland Raceway on May 4.
Waters (McMartin Racing) easily prevailed in SW-Motech Superbike race one to make it six wins on the spin before afternoon rain opened the door for Allerton (Superbike Advocates Racing) to greet the chequered flag in the premier category for the first time in nine years.
Waters (1-3) was the overall winner at Queensland Raceway, extending his lead in the eight-round championship to 32pts over Mike Jones (Yamaha Racing Team).
Allerton (4-1) was second overall in round three from Anthony West (Addicted to Track Yamaha, 3-2), who shared the same scoreline as Jones (2-4) after the latter was also awarded a bonus point for pole position.
Wet or dry, Waters continues to rack up big points as he shoots for a fifth Superbike title.
“The McMartin Racing Team continues to provide me with a fantastic motorcycle, and I’m just so happy with how this round has gone at a circuit I hadn’t won at before,” Waters said.
“The races were obviously very different, and in race two the track was quite sketchy after the rain – but obviously the same for everyone.
“My bike just kept spinning off the line, but I managed to work myself into a great battle with Mike.”
Top three overall in SW-Motech Superbike: (L to R) Allerton, Waters and West. Photo courtesy RbMotoLens
SW-Motech Superbike race one
The Waters juggernaut continued in the SW-Motech Superbike opener as he defeated Jones by just under a second to bring up his 39th victory in the class – in the process slaying his Queensland Raceway demons where he hadn’t won in 22 previous races.
The duo sparred for the first five laps before Waters went up a gear and broke the lap record – which now stands at 1m7.265s – to build a race-defining lead.
Jones and West were also unchallenged in second and third for the balance of the 16-lapper, while Allerton literally came from the clouds – last position on the grid after electrical issues in qualifying – to finish fourth from Broc Pearson (DesmoSport Ducati) and Max Stauffer (Yamaha Racing Team). As it turned out, there would be more heroics from Allerton just a few hours later…
Cru Halliday (Stop and Seal Yamaha) and Cameron Dunker (MotoGO Yamaha) completed the top eight.
Waters soaks up the victory spoils in the SW-Motech Superbike opener. Photo courtesy Russell Colvin
SW-Motech Superbike race two
A magnificent victory for Allerton – his first success in the premier category since 2016, his eighth at Queensland Raceway and the 27th in an illustrious career.
The race started innocuously enough on a dry track with Jones, Waters and West in close company, but everyone knew rain was coming – and that it did around a third into the race.
It was red-flagged and, after changes to suspension, engine mapping and tyres, it was restarted as a shortened eight-lapper.
Allerton was immediately on the front foot, blasting straight into the lead and holding it until the end.
It looked like West was capable of making a move, but it didn’t materialise and the gap between the two was just over four seconds at the end.
“I had a great flow with the bike in race one, and I knew if a red flag came in race two I’d be in the mix,” said Allerton.
“I’m just so happy to be back on the top step after such a long time.”
Allerton hits the lead in race two, on his way to his first win in nine years. Photo courtesy RbMotoLens
Meanwhile, Waters and Jones traded before Waters got the upperhand for the last spot on the podium.
Jonathan Nahlous (Omega Racing Team Yamaha) was fifth – recovering after a near highside – ahead of Stauffer, Pearson and Ty Lynch (Unitek Racing Yamaha).
Waters is now on 169pts from Jones (137), West (123), Allerton (99) and Nahlous (99).
Round four will be held at Morgan Park Raceway (Qld) from June 13-16.
ASBK 2025 CALENDAR
ASBK round three: Supersport, Supersport 300 and R3 Cup reviews
Round three of the 2025 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul (ASBK) at Queensland Raceway on May 2-4 had it all: intrigue, tension, twists and turns and stunning performances from seasoned veterans to gifted teens.
The Kawasaki Supersport top three at Queensland Raceway: (L to R) Jack Mahaffy, Tom Bramich and Olly Simpson
Kawasaki Supersport
Plenty of smiles in the Kawasaki Supersport paddock after two of the category’s more popular statesmen – Tom Bramich and Olly Simpson – won a race each around the 3.126km layout.
The victories also snapped the all-conquering Stop and Seal Yamaha team’s five-race winning streak, although Jack Mahaffy did extend his lead in the championship standings with teammate Archie McDonald competing overseas.
Bramich’s victory on his Yamaha in race one was his third in Supersport, and his first since the final ASBK round at The Bend in 2023.
He held his nerve despite intense pressure from fellow Victorian Mahaffy, who was riding with an injury after a crash in the Asia Road Race Championship round in Thailand the week before. Jesus Torres Cabrera (Yamaha) was an excellent third, fighting his way back through the pack after being run wide on lap one.
“It’s great to be back up here: it’s been far too long,” said Bramich. “It’s been a tough start to the year, but my team never gives up and we continue to make progress.”
Tom Bramich was back to his combative best in round three
Hayden Nelson (BCperformance Kawasaki), Cameron Swain (Stop and Seal Yamaha) and Marcus Hamod (Honda) were the next riders home, while a jump-start penalty followed by an off-track excursion amounted to a disappointing race for polesitter Jake Farnsworth (Yamaha), who finished 10th.
Simpson (BCperformance Kawasaki) also ran off the circuit and finished ninth, but the South Aussie’s redemption came in race two after a stirring battle with Bramich, Mahaffy and Farnsworth – which also included feisty Spaniard Torres Cabrera before he lost the front end at turn four.
Just 0.398sec separated the leading quartet at the end, with Bramich second from Mahaffy, Farnsworth, Nelson and Swain.
It was not only BCperformance’s first win in Supersport, but also the first time a Kawasaki had tasted success in the class since way back in 2018.
After three of seven rounds, Mahaffy is now on 148pts from Simpson (121), McDonald (109), Bramich (102), Nelson (98) and Hamod (91).
Olly Simpson’s move to Kawasaki in 2025 is proving to be a prosperous one
Race and Road Supersport 300
As tradition dictates, the Race and Road Supersport 300 class produced plenty of drama and excitement – and some of the ‘dive bombs’ under heavy braking were not only spectacular, but sometimes a little ambitious!
Champions Ride Days teammates Jake Paige (1-1-17) and Riley Nauta (10-3-2) made it a 1-2 overall in Supersport 300, ahead of fellow Kawasaki rider Tyler King (8-4-4).
Scott Nicolson (Kawasaki) was the other race winner at Queensland Raceway, while Oscar Lewis(Motoschool Racing Yamaha) also finished on the podium.
Scott Nicholson (#39), Riley Nauta (#42) and Jake Paige (#55) lead the way in Race and Road Supersport 300
Race two was a battle of attrition after Nicholson retired with a bike issue, while there were crashes for polesitter Hudson Thompson (Yamaha) and Valentino Knezovic (Yamaha) and the Simpsons – Mitch and Jordy – ran off the track in unison.
Lewis was second from Nauta, King, Nikolas Lazos (Yamaha) and Tara Morrison (Kawasaki).
After two red flags, a three-lap dash in the final battle saw Nicholson get the chocolates ahead of Nauta and Thompson.
The second red flag was flown after Lewis tapped the rear of Paige, with both riders going down at turn four. Paige made the restart from pitlane, and collected vital championship points.
Nicholson leads the championship on 158pts from Morrison (144), Jordy Simpson (134), Thompson (133) and Paige (130).
Tyler King was third overall in Supersport 300
ShopYamaha R3 Cup
Only a couple of small rain bands swept across Queensland Raceway across the weekend, and the ShopYamaha R3 Cup riders bore the brunt of them.
On a damp track in races one and three, Mitch Simpson and Hudson Thompson were the dominant riders, with the former eking out the slightest of victories on both occasions.
In race two, 14-year-old Victorian Nikolas Lazos scored his maiden win in the class after a seven-rider drag to the finish line.
Thompson’s three second places saw him take the round honours from Mitch Simpson, Jordy Simpson and Oscar Lewis, while Mitch Simpson (103pts) leads the title from Jordy Simpson (88), Lazos (73), Lewis (73) and William Hunt (66).
More from a press release issued by Oceania Junior Cup.
Lewis and Williams push each other to the limit at Queensland Raceway.
It was yet another steep learning curve for Australia’s next wave of circuit racing stars at round two of the 2025 BLU CRU Oceania Junior Cup (OJC) at Queensland Raceway from May 2-4.
Just as it had done at the season opener in March, one of the races was held on a wet track to place an extra premium on throttle control, race craft and strategy for the OJC riders.
Two riders enterprising in all conditions were Connor Lewis and Chaz Williams, with the duo flashing over the finish line in all three six-lap races barely inches apart.
Lewis won the first two before Williams turned the tables in the finale, while the third places were shared by Jai Strugnell, Hunter Charlett and Xavier Curmi.
For the round results from Queensland Raceway, click here.
In the wet opening race, Curmi was one of four riders to crash at turn two on lap one, which brought out the red flag followed by a full restart. Callum Campbell was the only one of the fallers to line up for the second attempt.
Connor Lewis (#77) and Chaz Williams (#18) were rarely this far apart
In the OJC standings, which have official Australian Junior Road Race Championship status, Williams’ lead was trimmed to 10pts (115 to 105) by Lewis in round two. Charlett (84pts) is in third from Rossi McAdam (77) and Strugnell (68).
For the current OJC standings after two of six rounds, click here.
The 2025 OJC class of 2025. Photo courtesy RbMotoLens.
Round three of the OJC will be held at Morgan Park Raceway in Warwick from June 13-15, again alongside the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul.
The Queensland Raceway top three: (L to R) Chaz Williams, Connor Lewis and Hunter Charlett
R.I.P.: Shane Richardson en route to his Road America MotoAmerica victory in 2018. Photo by Brian J. Nelson
R.I.P. Shane Richardson, 1996-2025
R.I.P.: New Zealander Shane Richardson was one of two racers killed on Monday, May 5 at Oulton Park in England. Richardson is shown here celebrating his MotoAmerica Stock 1000 victory at Road America in 2018. Photo by Brian J. Nelson
MotoAmerica is saddened to report that former MotoAmerica Stock 1000 race winner Shane Richardson was one of two racers killed today (Monday) in a multi-bike, chain-reaction crash during a British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park in Cheshire, England. The New Zealander was 29 years old.
According to the promoters of the BSB Series, a chain-reaction incident involving 11 riders occurred on the first lap of the Supersport race. Richardson and Owen Jenner, 21, were fatally injured in the accident.
The incident resulted in the cancellation of the remaining scheduled races.
MotoAmerica fans will likely recall the fun-loving group of Kiwis that traveled in an old bus to the races in 2018, with Richardson doing the racing and his best mate Seth Devereux spinning the wrenches on the team’s Woolich Racing Kawasakis.
The highlight for the team during its stint in MotoAmerica was Richardson’s Stock 1000 victory at Road America on June 3, 2018.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends, and teammates of Richardson and Jenner as well as to Motorsport Vision Racing, the promoters of the British Superbike Series.
More, from a press release issued by British Superbike on Monday:
At the start of the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, exiting turn one, Old Hall corner on the first lap, there was a chain reaction incident involving 11 riders falling. The race was immediately stopped and trackside medical services deployed.
Due to the extreme severity of the incident and ongoing medical intervention, the remainder of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship event was cancelled.
This catastrophic accident has tragically resulted in two riders being fatally injured, and another sustaining significant injuries.
#86 Owen Jenner
Owen Jenner (21) was initially treated trackside and then taken to the circuit medical centre, where despite further resuscitation treatment, he died from a catastrophic head injury.
#28 Shane Richardson
Shane Richardson (29) was initially treated trackside and then taken to the circuit medical centre before being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with severe chest injuries. He died prior to arrival.
#21 Tom Tunstall
Tom Tunstall (47) was initially treated on the track and was taken to the circuit medical centre, he was later transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries.
A further five riders were transferred to the circuit medical centre with minor injuries, which did not require transfer to hospital. These riders were #9 Carl Harris, #39 Max Morgan, #48 Cameron Hall, #78 Freddie Barnes, #95 Morgan McLaren-Wood.
Three further riders were also involved but were uninjured. These riders were #25 Lewis Jones, #37 Corey Tinker and #90 George Edwards.
The Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing are investigating the full circumstances of the incident in conjunction with the Coroner and Cheshire Constabulary.
Further statements will be issued when available.
More, from British Superbike:
MSVR Statement: BSB Medical team update – Tom Tunstall
We can confirm that Tom Tunstall has sustained a broken bone in his neck and is currently under the care of a team of specialists at the Royal Stoke Hospital. While his condition is serious, he is stable and receiving the best possible treatment.
Doctors are closely monitoring his progress and will determine in the coming days whether surgery will be necessary. At this time, a slow but hopefully full recovery is expected.
Bobby Fong (50) leads Josh Herrin (1) in MotoAmerica Superbike Race Two at Road Atlanta.
Fong Rebounds with Runner-Up Finish at Road Atlanta
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong earns a second-place finish in MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at Road Atlanta
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong returned to the podium, finishing second in MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at Road Atlanta. His second runner-up result during his debut season with the team also made championship gains, advancing him to fourth in the standings. Teammate Jake Gagne capped off the weekend with a top-five finish, maintaining second overall in the title chase.
After a challenging start to Round 2 of the 2025 season, Fong bounced back in Sunday’s dry conditions. The Californian got a great start from the front row of the grid, slotting into second. With the reigning champion on his heels, Fong kept cool under pressure and threw down some fast laps to ride away. He started to close the gap to the leader, but would finish in the runner-up spot to advance to fourth in the championship and within three points of third.
Coming off his second-place finish in the wet, Gagne got another great start in the dry conditions. He was third early behind Fong but was shuffled to fourth on Lap 2 and then to fifth just before Lap 7. The three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion kept fourth in sight, but unfortunately lost some time behind lapped riders. In the final laps, Gagne held off a late challenge to secure fifth and valuable championship points.
The Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing team now looks ahead to Round 3 of the MotoAmerica Superbike at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, on May 30 – June 1.
Richard Stanboli – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager
“We were able to improve our R1s for Race 2. Bobby’s pace was really good, but he took a few laps to build into his rhythm and was not able to close the gap before the checkered flag. Jake seemed good as well, but is still building his strength back in his right arm and is getting stronger every race. We showed the competitiveness of the 2025 Yamaha R1, and we look forward to racing for the win at Road America.”
Bobby Fong – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #50
“It was nice to end the weekend with a podium after yesterday’s tip-over in the wet. We’re hoping to get both Yamahas on the box next round. We have a few tests before the next one to improve some small things to get closer to the top.”
Jake Gagne – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #32
“Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to capitalize on a great working bike and came home in fifth. I still have some work to do improving my strength from last year in the dry conditions, but it’s great to have a few weeks of riding moto at home before we head to Road America!”
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More, from a press release issued by The Brand Amp on behalf of Indian Motorcycle Racing:
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE WRECKING CREW RIDER LORIS BAZ CLAIMS FIRST-CAREER KING OF THE BAGGERS® WIN AT ROAD ATLANTA
Loris Baz (76) in action at Road Atlanta.
French MotoGPVeteran & Bagger Racing Rookie Continues to Impress with Three Straight Podiums, Moves into Second in Championship Standings
Round two of the Mission King Of The Baggers (KOTB) series rolled into Road Atlanta this past weekend, and Indian Motorcycle-S&S® Cycle factory rider Loris Baz delivered a standout performance aboard his Indian Challenger, powered by the class-dominating, liquid-cooled PowerPlus 112 engine. The Frenchman earned his first-ever KOTB victory in Race 1 and followed it up with a strong second-place finish in Race 2, marking his third podium in just four starts during his debut season. Baz now sits second in the championship standings with 61 points, quickly establishing himself as a serious contender in the title fight.
Race 1 saw challenging weather conditions as wet and rainy skies plagued the day. When the green light flashed, Baz was third off the grid but quickly dropped to fifth early in the opening lap. Undeterred by the slick track, he steadily worked his way forward as the Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew ran tightly in positions 2-3-4 behind Harley-Davidson’s Kyle Wyman, who initially looked poised for a runaway victory. As the race entered its final laps, Baz made a late charge, first passing teammate Troy Herfoss, then setting his sights on Wyman. On the final lap, Baz executed a perfectly timed draft on the back straight, overtaking Wyman and clinching the win by a razor-thin margin of just 0.199 seconds. Herfoss secured third, while teammate Tyler O’Hara rounded out the top five.
Race 2 restarted after an early red flag, and Herfoss quickly slotted into second, with Baz in fourth. By lap five, Baz had moved into second and began to reel in Wyman once again. Despite his relentless pursuit over the remaining laps, Baz was unable to close the final gap, ultimately crossing the line in second aboard his S&S-Indian Challenger, building strong momentum heading into the team’s home race at Road America.”
“Only two rounds into the season and Loris is already settling in incredibly well,” said Gary Gray, Vice President of Product Technology, Racing, and Service for Indian Motorcycle. “He’s shown impressive speed and composure aboard the Indian Challenger, and to earn his first win and another podium this early in his rookie season says a lot about his potential. The S&S team has done a phenomenal job getting him up to speed, and we’re excited to see what the rest of the season holds.”
The King of the Baggers season resumes for round three at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI on May 30-June 1, a home race for the S&S Cycle team. For more information on the 2025 King of the Baggers series, visit MotoAmerica.com.. For more information on the 2025 King of the Baggers series, visit MotoAmerica.com.
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More, from a press release issued by Marino Communications on behalf of OrangeCat Racing:
OrangeCat Racing’s Uribe, Lee each score win, runner-up finish at MotoAmerica Stock 1000 season opener
Duo leaves May 2-4 round at Road Atlanta tied for championship lead
OrangeCat Racing riders Jayson Uribe (No. 36) and Andrew Lee (No. 14) in action at the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 2025 season-opening round at Road Atlanta. Photo by Brian J. Nelson
OrangeCat Racing riders Jayson Uribe (No. 36) and Andrew Lee (No. 14) in action at the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 2025 season-opening round at Road Atlanta. Photo by Brian J. Nelson
It was a dream start to the 2025 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 season for OrangeCat Racing. The team’s rider tandem of 2024 Stock 1000 runner-up Jayson Uribe and two-time Stock 1000 champion Andrew Lee each secured one victory and one second place result this past weekend at Road Atlanta. The duo ended the round tied for the top spot in the points standings.
It was an impressive outing for Lee in his return to racing full-time in the Stock 1000 Class, as he also clinched pole position on Saturday morning. Both riders now lead the chase for the class title by 13 points with four rounds remaining.
Lee and Uribe ended the first on-track session of the 2025 Stock 1000 season at the top of the time sheets. Lee was the class of the field in Friday morning practice with a best lap time of 1:27.683. Uribe was just 0.267 seconds off Lee’s pace. Later Friday, Uribe and Lee finished the first of two qualifying sessions as the second- and third-fastest riders, respectively. The second and final qualifying session of the weekend took place Saturday morning and saw Lee clinch pole position in his first round racing with the team. Lee improved his pace from Qualifying 1 by about a second, and Uribe qualified in third place to put both OrangeCat riders on the front row of the starting grid.
After a race stoppage due to multiple incidents on the first lap of Saturday afternoon’s Race 1, Uribe got the holeshot and Lee was shortly thereafter chasing Uribe for the race lead. Lee gradually closed the gap to Uribe and made a pass on his teammate at the last corner on the last lap of the shortened 8-lap race to secure a welcome-back victory by 0.009 seconds.
Race 2 started much the same as Race 1, with Uribe and Lee building a gap to the rest of the field. This time, though, Uribe’s pace remained steady throughout the full-length 12-lap race. Uribe led every lap on his way to getting his first win of the 2025 season by a margin of 2.006 seconds over Lee.
The OrangeCat Racing team will be back in action later this month for the second MotoAmerica Stock 1000 round of 2025, which takes place at the Road America circuit in Elkhart Lake, Wis., on May 30-June 1.
Jayson Uribe / No. 36
“The OrangeCat Racing crew couldn’t have asked for a better debut weekend. I’m so proud of what we achieved as a team. Practice and qualifying didn’t quite go to plan on my side of the garage. We never really had the chance to make the most of qualifying, but we still made it to the front row in P3. I didn’t care who was in front as long as it was Andrew or I. Our goal was to use each other to pull a gap, then battle it out ourselves without worries. Andrew got the best of me with a great move in the last corner of the last lap in Race 1, and I was able to pull enough of a gap to take home the win in Race 2. My BMW was incredible, the crew was flawless, and the support from my family and friends was overwhelming.”
Andrew Lee / No. 14
“What a dream start with the OrangeCat Racing team. Splitting wins and second places with my teammate couldn’t have gone any better. We’ve been making steady progress on setup and have found some things that I work well with. In Race 1, I felt confident and competitive making a last lap pass for the win. For Race 2, we made a change but had limited warm-up time because of the track conditions. I didn’t quite have the same level of comfort in the race as we had hoped. The team has put so much effort into this program and gave me the chance to win for the first time since 2019. I can’t thank them enough, and I’m looking forward to fighting for more wins with this crew throughout the season.”
OrangeCat Racing’s promotional and technical partners for the 2025 MotoAmerica season include Motoworks Chicago, Ohlins USA, and alpha Racing. Jayson Uribe’s personal sponsors for the 2025 MotoAmerica season include Dainese, Arai Helmets, CT Racing, Code 3 Consultations, San Jose BMW, and BSP Racing. Andrew Lee’s personal sponsors for the 2025 MotoAmerica season include CT Racing, KYT, Luxvoni, Aliv World Wide, KD.51CD, Coolbreeze Heating and Air, JP43 Training and Barrett Racing.
To learn more about OrangeCat Racing, visit the team’s website at http://orangecatracing.com and follow the team on Instagram at @orangecatracing.
More, from a press release issued by Ducati Media House:
Josh Herrin scores back-to-back podiums at Road Atlanta
Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati) delivered two hard-fought performances at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta during round two of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, locking in back-to-back third-place finishes aboard the Panigale V4 R.
The defending Superbike champion got to work quickly during Friday practice, achieving the third fastest time of 1:25.617, 0.173 of a second behind the leader.
On Saturday, Herrin qualified fourth with a fastest lap of 1:24.789, just over a second off pole-sitter Cameron Beaubier. Race one occurred under wet conditions, and Herrin got a strong start, holding third for all 15 laps of the shortened race. A late-race mistake allowed the fourth-place rider to close the gap, but Herrin held him off at the checkered flag by just 0.147 of a second.
Josh Herrin (1) on Saturday at Road Atlanta. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Sunday’s Race 2 ran 19 laps in dry, sunny conditions, with Herrin again starting fourth. He passed Jake Gagne on lap two to take over third and held that position for the rest of the race.
While unable to challenge for the win, Herrin’s consistency helped him jump from fourth to third in the overall championship point standings. After two of nine rounds, Herrin has 59 points.
Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati – #1)
“Overall, it was a solid weekend. The bike felt good, and the team did a great job. We struggled a bit on fresh tires all weekend, and that held us back from going after the leaders. Race one in the wet went well—I felt strong and grabbed another third-place finish, which I’m happy about.
“Race two in the dry was tougher. I was really having to override the front of the bike just to keep pace, and it got to the point where I was tugging the front in every corner. We’ve got some work to do on setup, for sure.
“Road Atlanta and Barber have always been tracks where we’ve had to push extra hard to stay competitive, so leaving round two in a better place than we did last year is a big win. A huge thanks to the entire Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati crew. I’m looking forward to Road America. It’s a track I love, and I’m ready to fight.”
Round three of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship will occur May 30 – June 1 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The 4.0-mile, 14-turn track has challenged motorcycle racers for over six decades and remains one of the fastest and most iconic stops on the MotoAmerica calendar.
More, from a press release issued by Rahal Ducati Moto:
PJ JACOBSEN WINS RACE 1 AT ROAD ATLANTA
Rahal Ducati Moto claimed its first victory of the 2025 MotoAmerica Supersport season on Saturday, with PJ Jacobsen standing on the top step of the podium after a a decisive last-lap pass to take the win at Road Atlanta.
PJ Jacobsen (15) won in Supersport on his XPEL Ducati Panigale V2 on Saturday at Road Atlanta. Rahal Ducati Moto photo.
Riding the No. 15 XPEL Ducati Panigale V2, Jacobsen ran second for the majority of the race before making a bold move in the final moments of the race, solidifying his status as a title contender.
After a solid climb through the pack, Kayla Yaakov brought home her No. 19 XPEL Ducati Panigale V2 to an impressive P6 finish. She continues to build momentum as she settles into her second season at the Supersport level.
The team competed with two riders in Race 1 following Corey Alexander’s withdrawal due to an injury sustained while racing with another team in the Super Hooligan class earlier in the day. He is currently undergoing further evaluation, and the team extends its full support as he recovers.
PJ JACOBSEN: “Today’s race was difficult in changing conditions, especially balancing the throttle control and tire management. I knew that I had to beat Jake [Lewis] today to close the gap of championship points on Scholtz, but I couldn’t let that get to my head. I needed to maximize my points for today, and that’s what I did. I feel pretty confident in the dry setup for tomorrow. There is a lot of pressure on tomorrow’s results with such a stacked group, but I know we’ll have good pace.”
KAYLA YAAKOV: “Our qualifying did not go the exact way we had hoped, so I knew it might be challenging during the race to claw my way up through the field from P8. The race got even more tricky with the wet weather coming in. At first we were expecting a completely wet race, but the track started to dry halfway through. It’s something I’ve never done before, but I’m glad I have the experience that will now help me in the future. I’m happy with the results we ended up with,Hopefully tomorrow stays completely dry. We have a really great set up with our bike, and I believe a top 5 finish is possible.”
COREY ALEXANDER: “Unfortunately, it was yet another day to forget. After rebounding in Qualifying 1 with a positive result, I had a big crash during the Super Hooligan race whilst riding for my other team. I ended up fracturing my radius, so I’m out for the weekend. I wish I could be out there to support our sponsors and my Rahal Ducati Moto team at one of my favorite tracks. I appreciate all of the hard work, but it wasn’t meant to be this weekend. I’m looking onward to the next round at Road America.”
BEN SPIES, TEAM PRINCIPAL: “It was a really good day for the Rahal Ducati Moto team. PJ getting the win was much needed, and he got some good points for us. Kayla rode really well and did a great job. Corey hurt himself this morning unfortunately, and we have to see where he’s at with his injuries. We believe he will be back in the next round. It’s been a tough start for him so far this season, but that’s how racing goes sometimes. Overall, I’m proud of the team. It was nice to get a win and we’re going to try to do it again tomorrow.”
2024 Pro Sport Bike champion Sebastien Tremblay (1) will carry his number one plate into the new era with the rebranded Supersport class. Photo by Rob O’Brien / CSBK
Hamilton, ON – One of the most popular categories in the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship will have a new name in 2025, as the middleweight classes will officially be rebranded as Pro and Amateur Supersport.
The Supersport name will represent a change from Sport Bike, which served as the title of the middleweight classes since 2009.
The category first adopted the Sport Bike name to better reflect the changing machinery in the category, as the original name – Pro and Amateur 600 – referenced the 600cc motorcycles that once dominated the class. The introduction of larger displacement bikes, such as the Triumph Daytona 675, facilitated the change to Sport Bike, a name that would stick through the 2024 campaign.
Once again, the emergence of “next-gen” machines such as the Ducati V2 Panigale, Suzuki GSX-R750, and Yamaha R9 have ushered in a new era of CSBK middleweight racing, and the series will now reflect that with the updated Supersport category.
The rebrand will follow the traditional naming of the class seen around the world, such as World Supersport and MotoAmerica Supersport, while remaining separate from the feature Superbike category.
Sebastien Tremblay will wind up as the last champion of the “Pro Sport Bike” era, having claimed his second career title for Turcotte Performance Suzuki last season aboard a GSX-R750.
In fact, five of the top six finishers in last year’s championship represented “next-gen” machines, with John Laing (third) the lone outlier for Kawasaki – though Laing is slated to move to Suzuki aboard a GSX-R750 this season.
The rebranded Supersport category is expected to be thrilling once again in 2025, having produced some of the most unpredictable and nail-biting action in the national championship over the last three years.
Starting grid of the Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas MotoGP race in 2025. Photo courtesy MotoGP.com
The Grand Prix Commission, composed of Messrs. Paul Duparc (FIM), Hervé Poncharal (IRTA), Biense Bierma (MSMA) and Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna, Chairman) in the presence of Jorge Viegas (FIM President), Mike Webb (IRTA, Secretary of the Meeting), Carlos Ezpeleta (Dorna), Corrado Cecchinelli (Director of Technology), Paul King (FIM CCR Director) and Dominique Hebrard (FIM CTI Technical Manager), in meetings held throughout March and April 2025, made the following decisions:
All Grand Prix Classes: Start Procedure – Effective Immediately
To simplify the procedure and previous protocols, there will now be a penalty for riders leaving or not joining the grid, removing the differentiation between a rider leaving the grid for a technical reason or leaving the grid to make a weather-related tyre change.
Effective immediately, in all classes, if a rider leaves the grid for any reason, they must start the warm up lap from pit lane, take their original grid position, and serve a standard double long lap penalty. This also applies to riders who don’t go to the grid. As per current rules, if a rider misses the warm up lap, they must start the race from pit lane. In all these cases a change of bike is permitted in the MotoGP class, where riders have two machines. The existing time delay penalty for starting the race from pit lane remains unchanged.
In addition, the current limit of a maximum of 10 riders to take the race start from Pit Lane also remains. For clarification, this does not apply to the warm up lap. It is not possible to determine if a rider leaves the grid for a genuine technical problem or for a bike/tyre
setting change and therefore, the penalty must be the same in both cases. The new regulations simplify the rules for all parties including the fans and viewers whilst maintaining the advantage for riders who have made the correct tyre choice.
Effective immediately, MotoGP riders who have been injured and missed various events will now be given the opportunity to conduct a test with a MotoGP machine, aiding their physical preparation for their return to competition. This is not mandatory and applies to MotoGP class riders only.
To be given this provision, a rider must have missed three or more consecutive events or have not been able to participate in events for at least 45 consecutive days during the season. An event is defined as a Grand Prix or standalone official test of more than one day in duration. PostGP tests on Mondays, and the post-season one-day test, are counted as part of the Grand Prix they follow. The season is defined as from the first official pre-season test to the final Grand Prix of the season. Participation in an event is defined as exiting pit lane once during an official event. The one-day test must be conducted on a circuit where the manufacturer is allowed to test according to their concession rules and/or test circuit choice (if applicable), or on any circuit where no further MotoGP Grand Prix is scheduled to take place following the test in the same season. However, under no circumstances this test can be conducted within the 8 weeks prior a MotoGP Grand Prix taking place on
the same circuit. The tyres used will count towards the manufacturer’s test team allocation, and a maximum of 3 sets of tyres can be used.
An agreement has been made between the manufacturers that they will not test 2027 specification machines during the 2025 season. This means testing a motorcycle of the 2027 specification will only be allowed from the 17th of November 2025.
Moto2 and Moto3 Class: Wildcard Entries – Effective Immediately
A new limit will be imposed on Moto2 and Moto3 wildcard entries per season in order to assure that riders wishing to compete in multiple events are encouraged to seek a permanent entry rather than maximising wildcard appearances. The new limit is now 3 per rider per season. Additionally, each team will also be limited to a maximum of three wild card allocations per season.
The Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) is set to commence its 2025 season with Round 1 on Saturday, May 10, at High Plains Raceway in Deer Trail, Colorado supported by Aces Motorcycles, following a sold-out New Racer School earlier this month, anticipation is building for the first race of the year.
Full Course Configuration at High Plains Raceway – The event will utilize the full 2.55-mile course at High Plains Raceway, renowned for its technical layout and elevation changes. The track features 15 turns and offers over 300 feet of elevation change per lap. With a 2,838-foot back straight and a mix of on-camber and off-camber corners.
MRA’s 1-Day Race Schedule and Partnership with Legion Moto
For 2025, the MRA has transitioned to a 1-day race schedule, streamlining events to enhance affordability and convenience for participants. This change includes the introduction of 21 racing classes, catering to a wide range of competitors. In addition, the MRA has partnered with Legion Moto Trackdays to offer New Rider Orientation (NRO) sessions during Legion track days coordinating with select race weekends. These sessions are designed to help new riders become eligible for an MRA Race License, fostering growth and inclusivity within the sport. For more information on the NRO program, please click here.
High Plains Raceway is located at 93301 East US Highway 36, Deer Trail, CO 80105. Spectators are welcome to attend, with free admission to watch the races. We hope to see you there!
For more information on the MRA’s 2025 season and upcoming events, visit mra-racing.org.
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Beaubier Ties Hayes With His 89thCareer Victory.
BRASELTON, GA – Cameron Beaubier is now tied with Josh Hayes atop the all-time win list across all AMA road race classes, with the five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion racing to his 89th career victory on Sunday at Road Atlanta. The win was his third of the young season and his 68th career AMA Superbike victory.
Cameron Beaubier won his 89th AMA road race, which tied him with Josh Hayes for most on the all-time list. The win was also Beaubier’s 68th Superbike victory. Photo by Brian J. Nelson
Beaubier and his Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR nailed the holeshot and wasted little time gapping the field, ending his weekend with two victories – one in the rain on Saturday, and today’s race in the dry.
The man who came closest to matching Beaubier was Bobby Fong, with the Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing rider clawing into Beaubier’s lead mid-race and keeping the pressure on to the finish, where he eventually ended up 2.3 seconds behind at the completion of 19 laps.
Fong was safe in second, with some 10 seconds in hand over Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin, who matched his third-place finish from Saturday. Fong, meanwhile, was 11th in the rain on Saturday after crashing and remounting.
Cameron Beaubier (6) leads Bobby Fong (50), Jake Gagne (32), Sean Dylan Kelly (40), Josh Herrin (1), Benjamin Smith (78), Richie Escalante (54) and the rest of the Superbike pack at Road Atlanta on Sunday. Photo by Brian J. Nelson/MotoAmerica
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly was fourth, some three seconds behind Herrin and another three seconds ahead of Fong’s teammate Jake Gagne. Gagne, who finished a close second to Beaubier in the rain on Saturday, had his hands full in the closing laps with Kelly’s teammate Richie Escalante.
Escalante ended up just .197 of a second behind Gagne at the finish line.
A day after earning his career-best Superbike finish of fifth, FLO4LAW/SBU Racing’s Benjamin Smith raced to seventh on Sunday, holding off the fast-closing twosome of Hondas ridden by Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates and Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim. Yates and Gillim came up a bit short and finished eighth and ninth, respectively.
Tenth place went to Real Steel Honda’s JD Beach, who in the process kept his perfect Superbike Cup record intact with a fourth straight victory.
With two rounds and four races in the books, Beaubier leads Gagne by 23 points, 95-72. Herrin is third with 59 points, three more than Fong. Kelly rounds out the top five with 52 points.
Superbike Race 2
Cameron Beaubier (BMW)
Bobby Fong (Yamaha)
Josh Herrin (Ducati)
Sean Dylan Kelly (Suzuki)
Jake Gagne (Yamaha)
Richie Escalante (Suzuki)
Benjamin Smith (Yamaha)
Ashton Yates (Honda)
Hayden Gillim (Honda)
JD Beach (Honda)
The Beaubier family – Shelby, Cameron, and Brody – celebrate in the Road Atlanta winner’s circle. Photo by Brian J. Nelson/MotoAmerica
Cameron Beaubier – Winner
“Today being able to win with a little gap there felt awesome. It seems like this place brings good racing, good battles. It’s hard to get away from people here in the past compared to other tracks. So, I was pretty happy with being able to run away a little bit at the beginning. I was looking at the timesheets and I knew Bob (Fong) had really good pace on used stuff every dry session we did. He showed it there. Towards the end of the race, he was bringing that gap down. Truthfully, I was in management mode a little bit, but when I tried to start going again, the gap wasn’t opening. If anything, it was staying the same or coming back down. So, hats off to Bob. Hats off to Josh (Herrin). They ran really good. It’s going to be a long, tough season. I’d say especially yesterday that race felt so good for me, getting the first win on the BMW in the wet, especially after the struggles we’ve had on the thing the last couple years in the wet. So, overall, amazing weekend. Awesome to have my wife and kid here, running amok in the pits. It’s been a fun weekend.”
Bobby Fong (50) got the best of Josh Herrin (1) for second place on Sunday. Photo by Brian J. Nelson/MotoAmerica
Bobby Fong – Second Place
“It’s cool to get on the podium. It would be nice to get my teammate up here. Two Yamahas would be nice. But battling with these two guys, I think it’s going to be a long year. It’s going to be a lot of fighting with (Josh) Herrin and Cam (Beaubier), and I’m sure Jake (Gagne) is going to be up there along with them four guys. It’s cool to get some points. I’ve always done pretty well here over the years even though I definitely dislike this place as well. But we’re going to keep the ball rolling. I definitely made a step in the wet from last year. I’m definitely happy about at least yesterday, our forward momentum in the wet. We’re just going to do some work from here to Road America, and then we got possibly some concessions on the Yamaha. Hopefully, it will pay off a little bit at Road America. But I’m happy with the team, honestly. On a Sunday leaving to the airport, it’s a nice feeling knowing that you had a decent Sunday. There’s no worse feeling going to the airport and you had a sh*&^ weekend. It’s nice to put the Progressive Yamaha up here.”
Josh Herrin – Third Place
“I don’t want to be finishing third, but leaving the second race way, way better off than we were last year makes me happy. I want to do better and want to get closer to Cam and Bobby, but you got to take what you get sometimes and be happy with it. I almost threw it away there in the chicane. I was really frustrated with myself but luckily was able to put it back on track and pull back away from SDK (Sean Dylan Kelly). I think the team and I both… I think they expected a little bit more this weekend, but this has never been a track that I just went well at without really trying super hard. So, it’s not just one of those tracks that comes easy to me on this bike. So, for me, I was just wanting to survive the first two rounds and to leave here with as many points as we have, and especially to climb back and get two podium finishes in the rain now after two years of a lot of struggling in the rain feels super good. I know that we have that in our back pocket now, so I’m not going to be stressing out if there’s bad weather coming in the forecast. I’m just excited to keep going for the rest of the season. I think the only track that I kind of have a question mark in my head for this bike is VIR, but every other track we seem to roll good at. I’m excited to keep going. Got a lot on my mind this coming month because the twins are due in about a month. It’s getting pretty stressful. But try to go back and put in as much work as we can and be ready for Road America.”
More, from another press release issued by MotoAmerica:
Scholtz Wins Supersport, Wyman Takes King Of The Baggers At Road Atlanta.
BRASELTON, GA – Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz wasn’t overly pleased with his fifth-place finish in the rain on Saturday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, but he more than made up for it on Sunday with a resounding Motovation Supersport victory.
For Scholtz, the defending MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport Champion, it was his second victory of the season and his 10th career Supersport win.
Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen rebounded from a poor start to finish second to his championship rival. Early in the race, it looked as though Jacobsen would give back a horde of points to Scholtz, who was streaking away at the front. But Jacobsen kept fighting until eventually passing Scholtz’s teammate Blake Davis to take over second, keeping his points loss to Scholtz down to five points after gaining 11 on Scholtz on Saturday.
Jacobsen leads Scholtz by eight points, 85-77, after four races. In finishing second, Jacobsen kept his podium-in-every-race streak alive with his fourth successive podium.
Davis earned his second podium of the season with his third-place finish, 1.2 seconds behind Jacobsen.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott was a fighting fourth, crossing the line just ahead of Celtic/Economy Lube+Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen.
Altus Motorsports’ Jake Lewis was sixth, a day after finishing a close second to Jacobsen. BPR Racing Yamaha’s Josh Hayes was seventh, a second ahead of Altus Motorsports’ Torin Collins.
Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s Kayla Yaakov and ADR Motorsports’ David Anthony rounded out the top 10.
Mathew Scholtz (1) dominated Sunday’s Motovation Supersport race at Road Atlanta. Photo by Brian J. Nelson
Mathew Scholtz – Winner
“I actually don’t know what happened there,” Scholtz said of Saturday’s result. “We were so far off with the setup. In the full wet conditions, I felt really confident. In the dry, I kind of felt that we had the pace that we should win. But those mixed conditions on the wet tires getting to full lean angle, something was just happening there with the setup. We hadn’t figured that out yet. Obviously, it’s a brand-new bike. So those were just one of the conditions that we had never tested in. So, kind of learned a hell of a lot yesterday. It was a painful lesson after breaking the record during qualifying two, looking forward to the race and coming in fifth place. I think we were 9.8 seconds back, so we got absolutely smashed. Made a couple changes overnight. Today, I had some pretty decent pace going. It sounds like there was a hell of a lot of trouble back in the pack, so that suited me well. Got off to a pretty decent lead early on. I think PJ (Jacobsen) kept it consistent at 3.3 seconds for two laps. So, I kind of started worrying slightly there. I managed to put down a 28.1 about halfway through and opened it up half a second. Then it was smooth sailing from that point on.”
Kyle Wyman (33) beat Loris Baz (76) to win Sunday’s Mission King Of The Baggers race at Road Atlanta. Photo by Brian J. Nelson/MotoAmerica
Mission King Of The Baggers – Wyman’s 21st
Kyle Wyman is far and away the winningest rider in the short history of the Mission King Of The Baggers Championship, and the Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing rider added to his win list on a sunny Sunday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta with victory number 21.
The win was also Wyman’s third out of the four races held thus far in 2025, with yesterday’s second-place finish the only blip in his season to date.
On Sunday, Wyman started from pole position but butchered a start in a way he wasn’t sure he’d ever done before. He apparently forgot to put the bike in gear and was fortunate to not have been run over.
Not so fortunate was TAB Performance Racing’s Kyle Ohnsorg, who crashed seconds later when his Indian Challenger locked up. From there it got ugly with RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson’s Rocco Landers couldn’t avoid the crashed Indian and he crashed as well. Wyman, meanwhile, also had to find a way through the carnage, and the race was quickly red flagged.
The second attempt at running the race was red flagged when Troy Herfoss’ Indian sent a smokescreen down the backstraight, leaving oil in its path.
The third time was the charm, with Wyman getting the holeshot and never looking back. He was chased for the duration by Frenchman Loris Baz, who won Saturday’s race on his S&S/Indian Motorcycle Challenger. Baz kept Wyman honest throughout but came up 1.7 seconds short.
Brit Bradley Smith was third, earning the second podium finish of his four-race-old Baggers career. He was some six seconds behind Baz and just .090 of a second ahead of his Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing teammate James Rispoli, with RevZilla/Motul/Harley-Davidson’s Hayden Gillim a shadow fifth.
“You’re supposed to put the bike in gear in order to start the race,” Wyman said. “I have to literally watch the video back, because there’s no way I just didn’t even try to. I must have gone for it and maybe it didn’t go, but it would be a first for me in my entire career. I’m just so happy and fortunate that it’s a small grid. You can’t have an issue like that on the grid, especially on the front row. I’ve seen some really, really terrifying incidents. Kyle Ohnsorg missed me, and I’m thankful for that. Then I had to miss him and Rocco (Landers) coming up the hill in turn one when they skittled. That was a gnarly way to start the day. But it worked out in my favor. The first red flag was a definite gift for me. The second one I didn’t feel like was a gift at the time because I had a clear track. I really wanted to continue those seven laps. But we went back and put the bike in gear again, get another good start, and put my head down. Really happy with the pace. I think I saw a couple 29.2s throughout that. It feels good. It’s been a little while since I’ve had a win like this in the class. The end of last season was a little bit more of a struggle for me, even though we did win a couple. Daytona is Daytona but it kind of feels like Laguna or Ohio last year is really the last performance that I’m proud of. I’m happy with this one today. For sure good for the points championship. We’re in a really good spot. I don’t think I’ve ever had this big of a points lead in this class. Just keep our head down. Let’s keep working.”
Jake Lewis completed a perfect weekend in the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship with a win on Sunday at Road Atlanta. Photo by Brian J. Nelson/MotoAmerica
Super Hooligan National Championship – Lewis Again!
Saddlemen Race Development’s Jake Lewis looked over his shoulder on the second lap and no one was near, which is a rarity in the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship class.
Part of the reason for Lewis’ big early lead was a bit of melee in the turn 10 A/B chicane with defending series champion Cory West having a bike issue between the left and the right handers, and that led to a chain reaction that caused issues for James Rispoli and Hayden Schultz, who ended up crashing. Rispoli and his KWR Harley-Davidson would work their way back into a battle for second before bike issues knocked him out of the final results.
There was no catching Lewis after all the action in the chicane, as the Kentuckian maintained his cushion to score his second Hooligan race win of the weekend. Saturday’s win was by just .174 of a second over West, today’s win was a comfortable 4.5 seconds.
Second place went to KWR Harley-Davidson’s Cody Wyman, who was 3.9 seconds clear of his brother and teammate, Travis Wyman.
Edge Racing’s Jason Waters raced his Triumph 765RS to fourth with Giaccmoto Yamaha Racing’s Dominic Doyle rounding out the top five on his Yamaha MT-09 SP.
“Honestly it was kind of boring,” Lewis said. “All the Hooligan races so far this year have been so exciting to watch and been a last-lap scrap. I didn’t even hear anyone into 10 on the first lap. I looked back on the second lap and already saw I had a huge gap. Unfortunately, it looked like a couple of them went down. I think that’s what happens. I’ve been the pace setter all weekend. When I’m pushing the pace like that and they know I’m going to go like hell on the first lap, they’re trying like hell to stay with me. I’m just going to keep riding like I’m doing and just try to keep pushing the pace. I think now I’ll take over the points lead. It feels good. We’ll have a month and a half break before the Ridge. That’s one of my strongest tracks as well. A big thank you to the whole Saddlemen Race Development team. They’ve been working nonstop on this Pan America, and it’s showing. I’m riding at a good level. So, it’s going to be tough, I feel, for the competition to catch up. We’ve just got to keep our foot down.”
Jayson Uribe (36) turned the table on his teammate Andrew Lee (14) in the Stock 1000 class at Road Atlanta. Photo by Brian J. Nelson/MotoAmerica
Stock 1000 – Uribe’s Turn
Orange Cat Racing’s Jayson Uribe turned the tables on his teammate Andrew Lee with a victory in Sunday’s Stock 1000 race a day after Lee won Saturday’s wet race at Road Atlanta.
The two bright orange BMW M 1000 RRs flew in formation out front of the pack from the get-go, with Uribe leading for the duration. Lee kept him honest throughout, coming up two seconds short at the finish. Lee had beaten Uribe by just .009 of a second in race one with a pass on the last lap in the final corner on the last lap.
With the pair splitting wins in what is the opening round of the Stock 1000 Championship, the Orange Cat duo is tied at the top of the championship point standings with 45 points apiece.
Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates finished third for the second straight day, 6.3 seconds behind and some three seconds ahead of Real Steel Honda’s JD Beach, who matched his fourth-place finish from Saturday’s race.
BPR Racing’s Bryce Kornbau rounded out the top five on his Yamaha YZF-R1.
“Honestly, I just can’t thank my whole team, my whole crew enough,” Uribe said. “My family is out here. I’ve got this beautiful BMW provided by Alpha Racing, Orange Cat supported. Thanks everybody for all the help. Honestly, I was just trying to ride my own race. I was trying to look at my lap timer and just be smooth, be consistent. I knew I was going to have at least somebody behind me, so I just tried to minimize mistakes and just ride smart. Just happy to bring it home.”
More, from a press release issued by Yamaha Motor:
Gagne Rides to Runner-Up Finish at Road Atlanta
MARIETTA, Ga. – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne scored a runner-up finish yesterday in a wet MotoAmerica Superbike Race 1 at Road Atlanta. In addition to keeping his perfect podium record in 2025, the three-time Superbike champ scored valuable points in the premier class title chase. It was a tough start to Round 2 of the championship for Bobby Fong, who came back from an early race crash to finish 11th in the challenging conditions in Braselton, Georgia.
Gagne had a strong start to the weekend, qualifying sixth in the combined times. Then rain arrived later that afternoon, and with those changing conditions, riders were given a wet familiarization session just before lining up for the first Superbike race of the weekend. Gagne got a great start from the second row of the grid, slotting into third behind his teammate and then passing him shortly after to claim the runner-up spot. The Colorado rider stayed on the heels of the competition for most of the 15-lap race, but ultimately lost some time in the final laps and crossed the line second. Gagne’s third consecutive podium has him heading into Race 2 trailing the leader by nine points.
Fong showed speed from the start, qualifying second in the combined times. He then got a great start to the opening race in second, but was passed by his teammate shortly after. Fong continued to fight for the final podium spot, but ultimately was passed in the final corner of the opening lap. The Californian continued to ride a strong pace in fourth, but crashed in Turn 10 on Lap 3 and rejoined at the back of the field. Undeterred, Fong put his head down and made his way back to 11th, where he would finish to salvage five points in the championship.
The Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing team lines up again this afternoon for MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia.
Richard Stanboli – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager
“It’s great to be at Road Atlanta, one of our favorite tracks. Today we missed on the wet setup, and unfortunately Jake lacked the grip to challenge for the win. He did a good job and earned some good points. Bobby made a small mistake and fell down, but was still able to remount and earn some championship points. Tomorrow will be dry, and we will push hard for the win.”
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne earns a second-place finish in tricky, wet conditions for MotoAmerica Superbike Race 1 at Road Atlanta. Photo by Andrea Wilson/Yamaha.
Jake Gagne – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #32
“Another rain race today, and it went well for us. The pace at the front was hot, and the track was really tricky, but I managed to bring it home in second, which was good. It looks like a dry race tomorrow, so we’re ready for another one, whatever the weather.”
Bobby Fong during wet Race 1 at Road Atlanta. Photo by Andrea Wilson/Yamaha.
Bobby Fong – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #50
“I felt good in the wet, but unfortunately had that tip-over in the race. I’m looking forward to a dry one tomorrow, as I’m still gathering confidence in the wet. I hope to finish the weekend strong and make a good showing for Yamaha and the fans.”
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More, from a press release issued by Suzuki Motor USA:
Scott Returns to Supersport Podium as Kelly and Escalante Deliver Strong Superbike Finishes in Atlanta.
Brea, CA – Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer were prepared for any and all contingencies as the 2025 MotoAmerica season arrived at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, and were rewarded with multiple top fives across classes and conditions.
Race Highlights:
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
Superbike
Sean Dylan Kelly was a constant presence near the front of the field with a pair of fourths on the GSX-R1000R Superbike.
Richie Escalante twice narrowly missed out on top fives with a solid performance in the wet and dry.
Supersport
Tyler Scott was quick and confident in his return to the podium aboard his GSX-R750.
Max VanDenBrouck again demonstrated his skill in mixed conditions with a fine seventh on a drying surface
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines
Stock 1000
Rocco Landers picked up a pair of top tens as he acclimates to Stock 1000 action.
Sean Dylan Kelly (#40) pushes his GSX-R1000R to back-to-back fourth-place finishes in a commanding Superbike effort at Road Atlanta. Photo by Brian J. Nelson/courtesy Suzuki Motor USA
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly backed up his impressive Team Hammer return outing at Barber Motorsports Park with a similarly strong showing at Road Atlanta. Just as at BMP, SDK qualified on the first row aboard his Suzuki GSX-R1000R Superbike and then put that pace to good effect in the form of a pair of fourths, including Saturday’s near third after reeling in the reigning class champion from more than three seconds back.
Of that last-gasp bid for a come-from-behind podium, Kelly said, “It was hard to really be right next to him for the braking at the end of the straightaway for Turn 10, but I knew that’s where I had to get it done. I felt really strong on the brakes, and that’s exactly where I got it done. But I went in pretty deep and pretty hot and lost the front and rear. I still kept it together but that made me lose my drive out of the chicane. I tried and I was committed to trying. It feels good that I’m figuring things out, I just need to figure them out a little quicker.”
Richie Escalante (#54) overcomes tricky conditions to secure a pair of sixth-place finishes on the GSX-R1000R Superbike. Photo by Brian J. Nelson/courtesy Suzuki Motor USA
SDK’s Superbike teammate, Richie Escalante, added a pair of sixths to Kelly’s twin fourths, despite contending with vastly different conditions on the two race days. The Mexican born racer applied considerable pressure from close behind in search of top fives both times out on the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R, a good indication that even better results are coming soon.
Escalante said, “It was honestly a difficult weekend to get confidence with the bike, but we made steady progress and it kept improving. The team did a great job coming up with solutions. The bike felt great in the rain, and now I feel I have the ability to contend in the wet. We have been working hard to get there, and that is a big step for us. On Sunday, I got a poor start and spent the first three laps making passes. At that point, I settled into the race and kept improving my lap times until the end. The podium is close, and I believe we can be better at Road America and Laguna Seca. I am super happy with the team and sponsors. We will keep trying to do our very best.”
Tyler Scott (#70) charges to a well-earned third-place finish aboard his GSX-R750, marking a strong return to the MotoAmerica Supersport podium in Atlanta. Photo by Brian J. Nelson/courtesy Suzuki Motor USA
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki Supersport ace Tyler Scott received an injection of confidence after some testing between rounds allowed the team to hone in on a set-up to the young star’s liking. Scott capitalized on those gains by qualifying on the second row aboard his next-generation GSX-R750 and by coming out on hard-fought battles in both the wet and dry to leave Atlanta with third- and fourth-place results.
“We were due to be back on the box,” Scott said. “We struggled to get the bike figured out at Barber Motorsports Park, but the whole Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team really put in the work. We went testing between races and straight out of the truck, the bike felt amazing. I had great confidence all weekend.”
Max Van (#48) shows promise in mixed conditions with a strong seventh-place finish on Saturday aboard the GSX-R750. Photo by Brian J. Nelson/courtesy Suzuki Motor USA.
Scott’s young teammate, Max VanDenBrouck, again demonstrated his ability to excel aboard the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750 in difficult conditions. At Road Atlanta, he claimed an impressive seventh place in Saturday’s mixed weather contest after earning a top five in the wet at the previous round. Unfortunately, he suffered a crash while running just outside the top ten in Sunday’s rematch.
“It was a good learning weekend, but we struggled a little bit getting up to speed,” Max Van said. “Saturday was a nice improvement to get seventh after qualifying 12th. Sunday’s race was going along well until I crashed in the Esses. I’m still not sure exactly what happened on that one. I know it was human error and I went down, but we will figure out exactly what happened between races. The bike had minimal damage, but, unfortunately, we could not continue. Getting used to the bike and team has been great. Everyone works so hard and that’s a great motivator. The bike is really fast and that bodes well for Road America.”
Rocco Landers (#97) adapts quickly to Stock 1000 action, finishing as the top Suzuki with a pair of ninths on the GSX-R1000. Photo courtesy by Brian J. Nelson/Suzuki Motor USA
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Rocco Landers gained valuable literbike experience with a steady performance at Road Atlanta in Stock 1000 duty. After qualifying seventh, Landers piloted the team’s GSX-R1000 to a pair of ninths.
Landers said, “We were the top Suzuki, but we have a way to go. I’m not happy unless I am on the podium or winning, but I am not unhappy with how the weekend went. I have never ridden a 1000cc sprint race bike before now, and this thing is a beast. It’s got some beans. The power is incredible, and it handles really well, too. I just have to figure out how to get the most out of it with more seat time. I know I need to ride it inline more, and honestly this feels like how I had to adjust in racing the different classes. It’s going to be fun.”
The 2025 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship resumes on May 30-June 1 for high-speed action at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
More, from a press release issued by Harley-Davidson:
HARLEY-DAVIDSON RACERS DOMINATE TRACK ACROSS THREE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS
Kyle Wyman Wins at Road Atlanta to Stretch King of the Baggers Points Lead
Jake Lewis Doubles as Harley-Davidson Pan America ST Riders Sweep Super Hooligan Podiums
Briar Bauman Races Harley-Davidson XG750R to Mission AFT SuperTwins Victory
MILWAUKEE – Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Kyle Wyman led every lap to win this third Mission King of the Baggers race of the season on Sunday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia. Wyman also rode his race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycle to a second-place finish on Saturday and stretched his championship lead to 34 points.
“We got a second chance with a red flag on Sunday, so I knew I had to capitalize,” said Wyman. “I had great race pace on the Harley-Davidson Dynojet Road Glide. And I feel like we are building momentum since the start of the year and look forward to running out front for the Harley hometown crowd at Road America.”
Also at Road Atlanta, Harley-Davidson® Pan America® 1250 ST riders filled all podium positions and dominated the second round of the 2025 Mission Super Hooligan National Championship Presented By Roland Sands Designs and Powered by Harley-Davidson. Saddlemen Race Development rider Jake Lewis earned race wins on Saturday and Sunday and now leads the series by 20 points.
On Saturday night in Chico, Calif., Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus/Latus Motors rider Briar Bauman raced a Harley-Davidson® XG750R motorcycle to a third straight win in Mission AFT SuperTwins flat track competition in the Silver Dollar Short Track at Silver Dollar Speedway and leads the AFT premier class championship by 10 points.
Wyman Stretches Series Lead
Kyle Wyman qualified on the Mission King of the Baggers pole with a best lap time of 1:29.152 on the 2.55-mile, 12-turn Road Atlanta road course. Racing on a wet track on Saturday, Wyman pulled away from the field early but found himself in a battle with Factory Indian rider Loris Baz in the closing laps of the 7-lap race. Baz passed for the lead at turn 10 on the final lap and held on for a 0.199 seconds win over Wyman. Factory Indian rider Troy Herfoss finished third, 3.205 seconds back. RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider Hayden Gillim finished fourth, and Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Bradley Smith was sixth.
In sunny and dry conditions on Sunday, the Mission King of the Baggers race was stopped twice for a red flag, first on the opening lap for an on-track incident involving Kyle Ohnsorg and Rocco Landers that Wyman barely avoided after a poor start, and again on lap 2 of the restart when the engine of the Factory Indian ridden by Herfoss failed and oiled the track. Wyman took off on the second re-start, posting a blazing first lap of 1:29.108 to open a gap on Baz that stretched to more than one second. Wyman finished 1.797 seconds ahead of second-place Baz. Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider James Rispoli, Smith and Gillim waged a race-long battle for third place with Smith gaining the last podium spot by 0.107 seconds over Rispoli in fourth with Gillim a further 0.090 seconds back in fifth place.
After 4 of 14 rounds in the 2025 MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series, Wyman leads in series points with 95, followed by Baz with 61 points, Smith with 52, and Herfoss with 44 points.
The Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team returns to action May 30-June 1 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis.
The Mission King of the Baggers series features race-prepared American V-Twin touring motorcycles competing in 14 races over seven doubleheader weekends held in conjunction with the MotoAmerica Superbike series. Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team Road Glide® motorcycles are powered by modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight® 131 Performance Crate Engines. The team bikes also feature upgraded suspension components, including Screamin’ Eagle/Öhlins Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks, plus competition exhaust, race tires and lightweight bodywork.
The Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team is sponsored by Rockford Fosgate®, Mission® Foods, Brembo®, Öhlins®, Akrapovič, SYN3® lubricants, and Screamin’ Eagle® Performance Parts and Accessories.
MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Race Results – Road Atlanta Race 1
Loris Baz (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle
Kyle Wyman (H-D) Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team
Saddlemen/Harley-Davidson Rider Jake Lewis Wins Twice in Mission Super Hooligans
Saddlemen Race Development rider Jake Lewis won twice on a race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Pan America® 1250 ST motorcycle in Mission Super Hooligan Championship action at Road Atlanta. On Saturday, Lewis and the defending series champion, Saddlemen Race Development Harley-Davidson rider Cory West, battled for six laps on a wet track. West passed Lewis for the lead on lap five, but Lewis got past his teammate at turn 10 on the final lap to get the win by 0.174 seconds. KWR Harley-Davidson rider Cody Wyman finished third. On Sunday Lewis opened a gap on the field on the first lap after West rolled off the track and could not continue. Lewis opened a lead that stretched to 4.502 seconds at the finish. Cody Wyman finished second and Saddlemen Race Development rider Travis Wyman finished third to complete an all Harley-Davidson podium for both Super Hooligan races.
“Today in the dry I wanted to really push the pace on the opening lap and let them try to keep up,” said Lewis.
After four of 10 races in the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship Presented By Roland Sands Designs and Powered by Harley-Davidson®, Lewis moves into the series lead with 82 points. Travis Wyman and Cody Wyman are tied for second place with 62 points. West is in fourth place with 61 points. The Mission Super Hooligan championship resumes June 27-29 at The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Wash.
Mission Super Hooligan Race Results – Road Atlanta Race 1 (Top 10)
Jake Lewis (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development
Cory West (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development
Cody Wyman (H-D) KWR Harley-Davidson
Dominic Doyle (Yam) Giaccmoto Yamaha Racing
Travis Wyman (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development
Andy DiBrino (Tri) Competition Werkes Racing
Hunter Dunham (Yam) Fighting Charlie’s/HDR
Jason Waters (Tri) Edge Racing
Hawk Mazzotta (Yam) Strack Racing
Nate Kern (BMW) Kern Racing
Mission Super Hooligan Race Results – Road Atlanta Race 2 (Top 10)
Jake Lewis (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development
Cody Wyman (H-D) KWR Harley-Davidson
Travis Wyman (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development
Jason Waters (Tri) Edge Racing
Dominic Doyle (Yam) Giaccmoto Yamaha Racing
Hunter Dunham (Yam) Fighting Charlie’s/HDR
Hawk Mazzotta (Yam) Strack Racing
Nate Kern (BMW) Kern Racing
Matthew Patacca (Yam) MaTPaT Racing
Andrew Weyh (Duc) Weyh Racing
Bauman Wins Again in SuperTwins
Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus/Latus Motors rider Briar Bauman raced a Harley-Davidson® XG750R motorcycle to his third consecutive win in the Mission AFT SuperTwins flat-track series at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, Calif. Bauman got past Yamaha rider James Ott at the 4:27 mark in the main event, methodically opened a huge gap on the field and went on to win by 1.969 seconds over KTM rider Davis Fisher and Yamaha rider Dallas Daniels. Mission/Roof Systems/Harley-Davidson rider Brandon Robinson finished sixth. After five of 16 rounds in the 2025 AFT Mission SuperTwins championship, Bauman leads with 107 points, followed by Daniels with 97 points, Fisher with 74 points and Robinson with 70 points. The Mission AFT SuperTwins series continues on June 7 at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo.
Mission SuperTwins Race Results – Silver Dollar Short Track
Briar Bauman (H-D) Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus/Latus Motors
Davis Fisher (KTM) Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing
Dallas Daniels (Yam) Estenson Racing
Jarod VanDerkooi (KTM) Fastrack Racing/Wally Brown Racing
James Ott (Yam) G & G Racing/Yamaha Racing/Media Home Inc.
Brandon Robinson (H-D) Mission Roof Systems
Dan Bromley (Suz) Memphis Shades/Corbin/Vinson Construction
Max Whale (RE) Moto Anatomy X Royal Enfield/Fairway Ford/Parts Unlimited
Logan McGrane (KTM) Schaeffer’s Motorsports
Nick Armstrong (Yam) Competitive Racing Frames/Lessley Brothers Racing
Michael Inderbitzin (Kaw) Weirbach Racing
Trent Lowe (Hon) American Honda/Progressive Insurance/Mission Foods
Justin Jones (KTM) 1st Impressions Race Team/Elder Trucking
Cameron Beaubier tied Josh Hayes for the all-time AMA/MotoAmerica professional road racing wins records with his Superbike wins on Saturday and Sunday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Hayes took his 89th career victory in the rain in Supersport at Barber Motorsports Park, and Beaubier matched it by winning in the rain on Saturday and running away from the field in the dry on Sunday. Bobby Fong was second, ahead of Josh Herrin, Sean Dylan Kelly and Jake Gagne.
Mathew Scholtz (1) leads the Supersport field on Sunday. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Mathew Scholtz was unhappy with his performance in the rain on Saturday, when he finished fifth, and made up for it by running away from the Supersport field on Sunday. Saturday’s winner, PJ Jacobsen, fell back to sixth and raced his way through the field to finish second. Scholtz’ teammate, Blake Davis (22), finished third. Tyler Scott finished fourth and Cameron Petersen fifth.
Jayson Uribe (36). Photo by Michael Gougis.
It was a nearly perfect weekend for the OrangeCat Racing BMW team in Stock 1000. Riders Andrew Lee and Jayson Uribe qualified 1-3, with Lee winning over Uribe in Race One on Saturday and Uribe taking the win in Race Two on Sunday. Ashton Yates, JD Beach and Bryce Kornbau completed the top five.
In the Mission Super Hooligan race, Cory West had a mechanical, slowed and James Rispoli had nowhere to go and ran into him. That left Hayden Schultz with nowhere to go, and he hit Rispoli and crashed. Saturday winner and leader Jake Lewis said he suddenly didn’t hear anyone behind him, looked back, saw the gap he had and knew the race was his. Lewis finished first in both Hooligan races, second and sixth in the Supersport races, and DNF and DNS in the King of The Bagger races. Cody and Travis Wyman finished second and third and Jason Waters was fourth, ahead of Dominic Doyle.
Cory West, left, and Hayden Schultz walk away from their Super Hooligan mechanical/crash on Sunday. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Jake Lewis (85). Photo by Michael Gougis.
Kyle Wyman was fastest in practice and qualifying, but was beaten in the King of The Baggers Challenge and in Race One on Saturday. On Sunday, Wyman finally got it right, pulling away from Saturday’s Race One winner Loris Baz in a race cut short by two red flags. Bradley Smith was third, James Rispoli fourth and Hayden Gillim fifth.
Factory Harley-Davidson/Dynojet rider Kyle Wyman won a red flag-shortened MotoAmerica King of The Baggers race on Sunday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Loris Baz, who won his first King of The Baggers race on Saturday, was second on an S&S Indian, with factory Harley-Davidson rider Bradley Smith third ahead of teammate James Rispoli and Hayden Gillim on a RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson.
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