ALTON, Va. – Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is proud to celebrate a championship weekend at VIRginia International Raceway, where Team Dunlop Elite Road Race alum Hank Vossberg established new MotoAmerica Twins Cup lap records, swept both races, and secured the 2026 Twins Cup Championship.
Powered by Dunlop Sportmax Slick tires, Vossberg set the pace early with a new outright Twins Cup lap record during Qualifying 2 before carrying that speed into race competition.
Twins Cup
Lap Record:1:29.420 – Hank Vossberg, Qualifying 2 (8/15/2026)
Race Lap Record: 1:29.674 – Hank Vossberg, Race 1 (8/15/2026)
Vossberg went on to win both Twins Cup races at VIR, completing a dominant weekend and clinching the 2026 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship.
For Dunlop, the accomplishment carries added significance. As a former Team Dunlop Elite Road Race rider, Vossberg’s progression from Dunlop’s youth development program to a MotoAmerica championship represents the long-term impact of supporting young racers as they advance through the sport.
His championship-clinching weekend combined record-setting qualifying speed, race-winning performance, and consistency aboard Dunlop Sportmax Slick tires.
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires congratulates Hank Vossberg on his record-setting weekend and 2026 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship, another milestone in a racing journey that began as part of the Team Dunlop Elite program.
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The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is excited to announce a $ 27,000.00 purse for the popular AHRMA Pro Challenge. The 12-lap race with timed qualifying will be held on Saturday October 10th, 2026 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL during the 21st annual Barber Vintage Festival as part of the 2026 AHRMA Roadracing Series presented by Vib-Iso. Sponsored by Fast by Ferracci Racing and One Cure, with supporting sponsors Larrabure Framing and Stowell Company, Inc, the race will feature a vast array of today’s most exciting race bikes.
For 2026 the increased purse will be split among Pro & Non-Pro racers, once again giving the AHRMA racers a chance to participate in the prize money.
Melissa Paris (13). Photo by Craig Chawla
Pro Payout
1st Place $ 7,500.00
2nd Place $ 5,000.00
3rd Place $ 3,500.00
4th Place $ 2,200.00
5th Place $ 1,500.00
Non-Pro Payout for AHRMA qualified racers
1st Place $ 2,500.00
2nd Place $ 1,875.00
3rd Place $ 1,250.00
4th Place $ 1,000.00
5th Place $ 675.00
Riders will elect Pro or Non-Pro status before the race. A Pro rider on an AHRMA waiver cannot elect non-pro status, but a Barber event qualified AHRMA racer may elect Pro status if they choose to do so.
An AHRMA Non-Pro rider on an AHRMA waiver may elect non-pro status pending approval by the race director.
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With nearly 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
The Kawasaki Ninja® e-1 ABS returns to Kawasaki’s EV motorcycle lineup for 2027. This
model offers electrified excitement to urban commuting and gives riders the chance to transform the grind of the work commute into a ride that they can look forward to.
It’s powered by a brushless electric motor that is rated at 5.0 kW with a max rating of 9.0 kW (with e-boost). This clean and quiet power unit produces strong low-end power with a quick throttle response. The motor is powered by removable dual lithium-ion batteries with a nominal voltage of 50.4V, which use a parallel arrangement that allows one-battery operation (in ECO mode) if one battery needs to be isolated or becomes fully discharged before the other. Thanks to the regenerative system, the energy of deceleration is recycled back to the battery, contributing to a longer cruising range. The battery packs can be removed to be charged away from the motorcycle, or you can plug the charger directly into the motorcycle in a dry environment via the pre-installed offboard charging adapter. The charging time is approximately 3.7 hours per battery for a full charge and 1.6 hours for a partial charge.
In addition to normal operation (ROAD mode), riders may also choose speed-limited operation (ECO mode). Top speed is 52 mph in ROAD mode and 37 mph in ECO mode. For added excitement and accelerations, an e-boost function allows riders to tap into increased power for stronger acceleration and a higher top speed for up to 15 seconds. The e-boost is limited to 15 seconds to maximize range and manage battery temperature. When e-boost is activated on the Ninja e-1, top speed is increased from approximately 52 mph to approximately 65 mph in ROAD mode and from approximately 37 mph to 45 mph in ECO mode. WALK mode conveniently assists riders with maneuvering their Ninja e-1 motorcycle both forward and in reverse in parking lots and driveways.
The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja E-1 ABS shown from the right side. Photo courtesy Kawasaki.
The Ninja e-1 features a lightweight trellis frame that is similar in design to that found on Kawasaki’s flagship Ninja® models and relies on Kawasaki’s advanced dynamic rigidity analysis to achieve optimum rigidity and light weight. The front end is supported by 41mm telescopic front forks that produce excellent suspension action and plushness on par with larger-class machines. On the rear, Uni-Trak® suspension provides strong road-holding ability as well as bump absorption. Stopping the quick-accelerating Ninja e-1 is a large 290mm front disc that is gripped by a dual-piston caliper, while a 220mm disc is used on the rear. A compact and lightweight Nissin ABS control unit comes as standard equipment, delivering precise control. Full-size 17-inch wheels further contribute to the light, nimble handling, while their sport design reflects the Ninja e-1’s agile performance.
A relaxed rider triangle accommodates a wide range of rider sizes and riding styles and features a relatively upright riding position and slightly foot-forward footpeg position. The Ninja e-1 features aggressive, full-fairing bodywork that is sure to catch the eye and give the impression of a fierce machine. That impression is reinforced by a high-class design and unmatched fit and finish that is comparable to bikes in a larger-displacement class. The cockpit of the Ninja e-1 features a 4.3” all-digital TFT color instrumentation for a high grade appearance. Bluetooth® technology built into the instrument panel enables riders to connect to their motorcycle wirelessly via RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE* and access a number of instrument functions.
*RIDEOLOGY THE APP is not intended for use during vehicle operation. Only use RIDEOLOGY THE APP when the vehicle is not being operated and it is safe to do so.
A side view of the 2027 Kawasaki Ninja E-1 ABS. Photo courtesy Kawasaki.
2027 KAWASAKI NINJA® E-1 ABS
Color: Metallic Bright Silver/Metallic Matte Lime Green
MSRP: $7,899
Availability: Visit your local Kawasaki dealer to reserve yours by October 23
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Vickers celebrates determined double for Honda Racing UK in Thruxton thriller.
Ryan Vickers delivered a sensational double in the British Superbike Championship at Thruxton, claiming his first win of the season in race two, before snatching the race three win with a last corner move on Bradley Ray on the final lap.
Vickers claimed his first victory of the season in race two, with a tenacious performance for Honda Racing UK, holding off Scott Redding, Ray, Kyle Ryde and Leon Haslam in a five-rider battle in the closing stages.
It was a typical Thruxton thriller as Redding launched into the lead on the opening lap ahead of Ray, Haslam, Ryde and Vickers, but Ray had soon grabbed the advantage as the pack crossed the line for the first time.
Ryde then stole the position at the front of the pack ahead of Redding and Ray with Haslam also in the mix and moving third at Club on the second lap.
Ryde was defending hard, but Ray was on the attack and he dived ahead on the McAMS Yamaha by lap six at Segrave. However, the lead would change again when Haslam held the edge on the brakes into Club a lap later.
Ryde recaptured the lead on the next lap as Ray moved into second, but as the leading pack reached Club, it all got busy with Haslam making a move down the inside of Ray with the pair almost making contact. It pushed the both wide and then needing to regroup in the fight for the podium.
Ryde was leading ahead of Redding, Vickers, Haslam, Danny Kent, Rory Skinner and Ray. But the Honda Racing UK rider was on the move and was up to second by lap nine with Ryde in his sights.
Vickers grabbed the lead with a determined move at Club by the end of lap 11 and then was pushing to hold off the chasing pack. Redding dived into second at Cobb to push Ryde into third and then Ray was attacking, grabbing third from the reigning champion with a stunning move around the outside at Club for the final time.
Ryde finished fourth, to finish off the podium for the first time this season on the leading Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing Ducati with Haslam holding fifth place ahead of the Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha charge led by Skinner with Kent equalling his best result of the season in seventh.
At the start of race three, Kent had grabbed the lead from Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha teammate Skinner and Ryde with Ray and Vickers holding top five positions. However, there was drama on the opening lap when Redding and Jason O’Halloran made contact, sending the Hager PBM Racing Team rider crashing out of the action.
Skinner hit the front of the field, but on the third lap, he ran wide into Club and then relinquished his lead, dropping to third as Kent and Vickers seized the opportunity to move ahead.
By lap five, Vickers had grabbed the lead, but Skinner instantly fought back to regain the advantage and then Ryde was also in the mix and moved into second place with a move on the Honda Racing UK contender.
Vickers fought back into second place as Ray was also battling with a determined move to grab third from Ryde at Cobb on lap nine.
Skinner was holding the lead, but behind the order had changed again as Ryde charged into second place with Vickers regaining third place ahead of Ray and Leon Haslam with Kent completing the leading group.
Ryde was piling the pressure on Skinner at the front, pushing for a move and on lap 14, the reigning champion looked down the inside at Club, but he was forced to take evasive action to avoid a collision and it dropped him down to fourth place.
Skinner was then under fire from Ray; the McAMS Yamaha rider stormed into the lead on lap 16 and then a lap later, there was an intense duel between Ryde and Vickers for second place. Vickers edged ahead and then as the pack reached Club on lap 17, Skinner was able to make his move to get back into the lead ahead of Ray, Vickers and Ryde.
Vickers held the lead until the final lap, when Ray made a decisive move down the inside at Campbell, but Vickers still had the win in sight, pulling the race-winning overtake into Club for the final time to take the victory.
Ray held on to second ahead of Ryde with Haslam, Skinner and Kent completing the top six. Charlie Nesbitt had his best result of the season in sixth place ahead of Christian Iddon and Josh Brookes with Eugene McManus back inside the top ten for MasterMac Honda.
British Superbike Championship race start at Thruxton. Photo courtesy BSB.
British Superbike Championship, Thruxton, Race 2 result:
“I didn’t think a double win would be possible after the first few rounds this year. Coming into this weekend, I had high hopes, simply from being here in the past.
“I felt like I had cracked the understanding of riding Thruxton as there is a specific way to ride this track. You can be fast for 19 laps and still not be in the fight for the race win!
“It has been fantastic racing; it is always so good here. You just need to put yourself in the best position; I timed it perfectly and got the slipstream in both races and the Honda Racing UK team have done a fantastic job with the bike.
“It is up there with some of my career highlights today; I am really proud to bring this to Honda today and I can’t thank them enough for all their hard work.”
Loris Baz Steals Race 3 Victory In VIR Thriller After Bobby Fong Controls Pace in Quad Lock Superbike Race 2.
Sunday’s double-header of the Quad Lock Superbike Championship at VIRginia International Raceway delivered one of the most unpredictable and action-packed days in MotoAmerica history. Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law’s Loris Baz snatched a breathtaking victory in a restarted Race 3, following a masterclass performance by Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong in Race 2 earlier in the day.
Bobby Fong (#50) took Race 2 of the three race weekend, extending his streak at VIR to 4-in-a-row. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Race 2: Fong Rallies From Seventh For Victory
Race 2 began with immediate drama as Race 1 winner, Fong, suffered a poor start, dropping back to seventh position in the opening stages of the first lap. At the front, JD Beach (Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing) led Mathew Scholtz (Strack Racing), Sean Dylan Kelly (OrangeCat Racing), and Richie Escalante (M4 ECSTAR Suzuki). Meanwhile, further back in the pack, Hayden Gillim (Real Steel Honda) ran off track from 11th, and Benjamin Smith’s race ended early with a crash on Lap 4.
Early stages of Race 2 saw JD Beach (front) lead Mathew Scholtz, Sean Dylan Kelly, Bobby Fong, Richie Escalante, and Loris Baz. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Fong quickly mounted a fierce recovery. By the end of Lap 5, he sliced past Baz into fifth, and on Lap 7, he made a decisive move on Escalante. At this stage of the 20-lap race, a tight trail of seven superbikes was separated by less than two seconds. Fong continued his march, overtaking championship leader SDK for third just as Scholtz slipped past Beach for the lead.
On Lap 8, Fong dispatched his teammate Beach to take second. With eight laps remaining, Scholtz held a narrow lead with Fong hounding his rear tire, while a gap of over 1.8 seconds opened to the battling trio of Beach, SDK, and Escalante. With just two laps to go, Fong capitalized on a misstep from Scholtz, gaining the lead. Fong held his lead and pushed on to cross the finish line 2.044 seconds ahead of Scholtz. SDK rounded out the podium in third, leading a frantic trio, where Escalante finished fourth (0.195 seconds behind SDK), and Beach (0.133 seconds from Escalante).
Race 2 Superbike Cup: A 0.015-Second Photo Finish
In the Superbike Cup class, BPR Racing Yamaha’s Deion Campbell led Danilo Lewis (Team Brazil) and Andrew Lee (Real Steel Honda) by Lap 5. Lee steadily mounted a charge, and by Lap 16, he had fought his way into the lead of the Superbike Cup field.
The battle came down to an absolute photo finish on the final lap. In an incredibly tight dash to the stripe, Campbell managed to edge out championship leader Lee by a mere 0.015 seconds to claim the victory, with Lewis finishing third in class.
Deion Campbell (#194) secured his second win of the weekend, edging out Andrew Lee (#14) by inches. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Race 3: Red Flag And Turn 1 Restart Chaos
Race 3 initially saw Fong secure a much better start, but PJ Jacobsen (Rahal Ducati Moto with XPEL) made a stellar launch to jump into third behind Scholtz and SDK. On the front straight of Lap 2, Scholtz experienced a violent headshake and rattle, compressing the pack. On Lap 3, Kelly overtook Scholtz for the lead, and Jacobsen pushed past Scholtz on Lap 4 to claim second.
While Jacobsen nipped at the tire of SDK on Lap 7 of 20, Escalante suffered a high-speed crash into the air fence. The impact dislodged the safety barrier, forcing an immediate red flag to repair the fence.
Race 3: Baz Lunges To The Front
Following seven laps of the initial 20-lap Race 3, which included another look at Fong, Scholtz and SDK, and now Jacobsen, Escalante suffered a high-speed crash into the air fence. The impact dislodged the safety barrier, forcing an immediate red flag to repair the fence.
Loris Baz (#76) dug deep to charge ahead in Race 3, beating PJ Jacobsen in the final stages of a red flag restarted Sunday spectacle. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The race was restarted at an abbreviated 11-lap distance. As the pack roared into Turn 1 on the restart, the holeshot went three-wide, resulting in a massive, multi-rider pile-up. Fong entered the corner from the inside, losing space and ultimately control, resulting in a chain reaction that had collected Cameron Petersen (Wrench Motorcycles), Scholtz, SDK, and Benjamin Smith (Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law). While Fong, Petersen, and Smith were forced to retire, both SDK and Scholtz remounted their damaged machines to rejoin the race. Scholtz was ultimately forced to pull over due to mechanical issues, while SDK rode a lap down to salvage a single championship point in 15th.
PJ Jacobsen (front of group), leads most of Race 3, ahead of the following pack of Jayson Uribe, JD Beach, and hard-charging Loris Baz. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
With five top riders out of the equation, Jacobsen inherited the lead ahead of Jayson Uribe (OrangeCat Racing) and Beach. As Jacobsen began to lose pace with seven laps to go, Uribe closed the gap. Behind them, Loris Baz made his late-race charge, passing Beach for third, continuing to catch the leading duo, as the top four riders were within two seconds.
Jayson Uribe finished in third in Race 3 – his first Superbike podium of his career. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Baz sliced past Uribe into second. At Turn 1 on the penultimate lap, Baz executed a daring lunge on Jacobsen to take the lead. Despite the pressure from Jacobsen on the final half-lap, Baz held off his fellow Ducati rider to take victory by just 0.155 seconds. Uribe crossed the line in third (+0.801) on his OrangeCat Racing BMW, securing a brilliant podium finish, and his first Superbike podium of his career.
Race 3 Superbike Cup: Post-Race Penalty Decides The Winner
The Superbike Cup class saw further high-stakes drama. Campbell crossed the finish line first among the Cup competitors, ninth overall, apparently securing his third Cup win of the weekend. Post-race technical scrutiny revealed that Campbell had passed under a yellow flag, resulting in a devastating four-position penalty.
The penalty demoted Campbell to 13th overall (sixth in class), handing the official Superbike Cup Race 3 victory to Lee, who was promoted to ninth overall. Lewis claimed second (10th overall), and Carl Soltisz (Super Carl Racing 57 Rider Development) took third (11th overall). The victory extends Lee’s commanding lead in the Superbike Cup Championship standings.
Deion Campbell (#194) beat Andrew Lee (#14), Danilo Lewis (#94), and Carl Soltisz (#60) to the line, but ultimately fell behind the trio in the results. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Quad Lock Superbike Race 2 Results
Bobby Fong (Yamaha)
Mathew Scholtz (Yamaha)
Sean Dylan Kelly (BMW)
Richie Escalante (Suzuki)
JD Beach (Yamaha)
Loris Baz (Ducati)
PJ Jacobsen (Ducati)
Cameron Petersen (Ducati)
Jayson Uribe (BMW)
Brandon Paasch (Suzuki)
Superbike Cup Race 2 Results
Deion Campbell (Yamaha)
Andrew Lee (Honda)
Danilo Lewis (Honda)
The following quote is from Quad Lock Superbike Race 2 Winner, Bobby Fong: “Man, honestly, I’m stoked to get two wins this weekend. We rode good. I mean, we made a big step with the bike, I’m back to being comfortable on the thing for a few rounds. I was struggling there for a little bit, so big kudos to Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha. A bummer what happened in race three. I like to end a weekend on a good note. I don’t want to take anybody out. You know, it just got super tight in there and I ended up tucking the front and taking out the championship leader. So, I’m sorry to Sean (Dylan Kelly) and the whole OrangeCat team. Like, that’s not cool. I’m sorry about that, but I’m looking forward to COTA. We do good at COTA. I like that place. The test there, and the beginning of the season was really good. So, I know it’s going to be hot and slippery, and lately, I think we got our form at the end of these races. So, it might play into our favor.”
The following quote is from Superbike Cup Race 2 Winner, Deion Campbell: “I definitely have some great momentum. We’ve been working hard with Chris (Weiand) and had a new mechanic, Russ (Proctor), come on, and he’s been definitely a blessing. So yeah, we’re definitely going in the right direction, making big headway with the bike, and I’m pretty excited for COTA now.”
Quad Lock Superbike Race 3 Results
Loris Baz (Ducati)
PJ Jacobsen (Ducati)
Jayson Uribe (BMW)
JD Beach (Yamaha)
Hayden Gillim (Honda)
Brandon Paasch (Suzuki)
Ashton Yates (Honda)
Max Flinders (BMW)
Andrew Lee (Honda)
Danilo Lewis (Honda)
Superbike Cup Race 3 Results
Andrew Lee (Honda)
Danilo Lewis (Honda)
Carl Soltisz (Honda)
The following quote is from Quad Lock Superbike Race 3 Winner, Loris Baz: “I’m going to start dedicating that win to two of my really good friends and my first mechanic that passed away in the last month. Unfortunately, I was here racing and I was not with their family. So, Denis, Franc, that’s for you. I promised when I knew the bad news that I was going to win a race before I have to give back the bike to Cam (Beaubier). So really proud to do it. I want to thank Bobby (Shek). I want to thank Warhorse and all the crew. Cyle (Winkler), Simone (Toso), Danny (Anderson), Lee (Vaughan). I’m going to forget a lot of people, but all the sponsors. Not easy to jump on a bike mid-season. We’ve been lucky. Broke my shoulder after ten minutes on the bike. Simone did a really good job. Flo, thanks for everything. I’m so proud. The race, I’ve been lucky, but that’s for the unlucky last race in Mid-Ohio. I could be here talking for half an hour. So proud to do it in front of my dad again. Let’s celebrate. Let’s go fishing and drink some tequila.”
The following quote is from Superbike Cup Race 3 Winner, Andrew Lee: “We got a bit lost on the setup Friday and spent the weekend trying to work back into the right spot. I never felt 100%, but thankful for my team behind me working through everything. We will be back and stronger in COTA”
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All Praise Hayes: Mississippi Madman Takes His 90th Career Victory.
MotoAmerica wrapped up its weekend at VIRginia International Raceway with Race 2 action across all three feature classes, under conditions similar to Saturday’s — cloud cover lingered deeper into the afternoon, but it remained a hot, physically demanding day for riders on the technical Virginia circuit.
Supersport delivered the day’s biggest twist as changing weather scrambled the grid and rewrote the script for the championship contenders. Talent Cup and Twins Cup, meanwhile, each saw a rider close out the weekend in style, shifting the title picture in both classes.
Supersport
Josh Hayes (BPR Racing Yamaha) claimed the 90th win of his career at VIR today — a track where he’s tied with Mat Mladin for the all-time Superbike wins at seven victories. Now racing in Supersport, Hayes played the game perfectly and checked out immediately after the championship leaders struggled to make the correct tire decision in a wet-to-dry middleweight thriller.
51-year-old Josh Hayes used his deep VIR knowledge to school the Supersport class in Race 2. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Race 2 was pushed back due to inclement weather and lightning in the area. Riders were given a 10-minute wet-familiarization session to test the track on rain tires and gauge setup before the race — now declared wet and shortened to 14 laps from the scheduled 18.
With the weather clearing quickly and no further rain in the forecast, tire choice split the grid. Dry patches around the Virginia road course complicated the call: some riders opted for rain tires, others gambled on slicks, and most notably, the two championship front-runners missed their starting positions entirely.
Polesitter Darryn Binder (Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse) missed the sighting lap outright, while Josh Herrin (Rahal Ducati Moto with Desnuda Organic Tequila) left pit lane on rain tires with the rest of the field. But on his out lap, Herrin noticed most of the grid was playing the long game, fitting slicks in anticipation of a drying track. He made a last-second call to skip the grid, return to pit lane, and swap to slick rubber.
Binder’s miscue sent him to the back of the grid; Herrin’s forced him to start from pit lane and wait for the full field to pass before beginning his recovery.
The 51-year-old four-time Superbike champion Hayes checked out in the frantic opening laps and took the uncontested win by more than 26 seconds over a charging Binder.
Binder authored a remarkable comeback, slicing from 18th to second in 14 laps and salvaging crucial championship points over Herrin. He’d reached fourth by lap four; on that same lap, Herrin was still mired in 17th.
Hayes’ teammate, Brenden Ketelsen, capitalized on the chaotic start and rode a smart, measured race to finish third — holding off a charging Herrin in the closing laps to capture his first career MotoAmerica Supersport podium. Tyler Scott (M4 ECSTAR Suzuki) finished fourth, with Kayla Yaakov (Rahal Ducati Moto with Droplight) rounding out the top five.
Binder now leads Herrin by 33 points while Yaakov sits 129 points back with only 100 marks remaining this season — leaving the title fight to the two Ducati riders at the top of the standings.
The following quote is from Supersport Race 2 winner Josh Hayes: “I’ve been in this situation a few times before and I’ve come out pretty good each time, so I felt pretty confident when the race started that I could do good work and I would be in the fight at least. It went way better than I hoped. I hate that my last two wins were in these conditional-type races, but at the same time I’m racing against warriors, and I don’t give any away, so I know they’ll never give me one. So, I’m really happy — you don’t know if you’re ever going to get another one of these wins, so I’m so thankful to steal another one from these guys. I want one in the dry. I was looking forward to the race today. I get a couple more chances with those guys in the dry. But thank you to Yamaha, thank you to Bryce Kornbau, BPR, Matty, my crew, for giving me this opportunity, for helping me make good decisions, having confidence in me. Here we are. Thank you. Thank you, everybody.”
Talent Cup
Talent Cup action mirrored Saturday’s result, with local favorite Nathan Gouker (Quarterley Racing) completing a dominant sweep of the weekend. The Lexington, North Carolina, native took Race 2 by five and a half seconds over Sam Drane (Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing). Championship leader Kensei Matsudaira (Team Roberts) finished third, 19 seconds back.
The 93 mile drive back to Lexington, North Carolina will be much more enjoyable for Nathan Gouker with his two first place trophies in the trailer. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Despite a crash in morning warmups, Drane made a heroic effort on a clearly sore right leg. He stayed within reach of Gouker for the first four laps before losing touch, after which the gap only widened. Further back, a fierce battle erupted for the final podium spot. Matsudaira and Jake Paige (Team Hammer) swapped positions repeatedly before Matsudaira claimed third by just 0.206 seconds, leaving Paige in fourth.
The results tighten the Talent Cup championship picture heading into the season’s final two rounds. Gouker clawed back 18 points on Matsudaira over the weekend and now trails by just five. With 100 points remaining this season, Paige still holds a slim mathematical chance in third, 73 points behind.
Nathan Gouker, Talent Cup Race 2 winner: “Yeah, it was a great race. I can’t thank the whole Quarterley Racing powered by Warhorse supported by Wrench Crew enough. They had the bike going fantastic all weekend. It started to be a little iffy before the race because it was a little raining. The track was fine. The Dunlop tires held up great. I can’t thank my whole family for coming out. My Mimi, my Papa Scott, my dad, my mom, my sisters, her boyfriend, Nanny, Bob, Paul, Larry, Ferracci. Thank you for coming out and watching all my races. It was a good race. I led all the laps and I had a much better start than I did yesterday. I kind of just put my head down from the start, and I was putting in pretty much 35s the whole race. Sam was a good bit behind me. I think three seconds, two seconds. We were kind of about the same the whole race. I can’t thank KYT Americas, VO2 Leathers, CP Motorsports, Quarterley Racing, Level 11 Motorsports, Accossato, Precision Track Days, mom, dad, Cornerspin for keeping me physically and mentally fit on the bike. I’ve spent so many years at Cornerspin. So, thank you.”
Twins Cup
Hank Vossberg (Robem Engineering) closed out his Virginia weekend with a win in a red-flag-shortened Twins Cup Race 2. The first segment ran five laps, with Bodie Paige (M4 ECSTAR Suzuki) leading Vossberg in a tight five-rider group that also included Sam Drane (Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing) in third, Kevin Olmedo (Karns/TNT Industries Racing) fourth, and Paige’s teammate Matthew Chapin fifth.
Hank Vossberg (#31) leading Bodie Paige (#65), Sam Drane (#59) and Kevin Olmedo (#116). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The red flag came out after Paige crashed out of second position at Turn 3 and was slow to get up; he was able to exit the track under his own power but appeared visibly sore. His teammate, Chapin, had already gone down the lap before in a hard high-side, eliminating both riders from the race.
With the newly crowned 2026 Twins Cup Champion now clear at the front, Vossberg built a gap in the shortened, five-lap restart over a chase pack that included Drane, Olmedo, and Kensei Matsudaira (Team Roberts), the latter aboard an experimental Krämer GP2-790R. Matsudaira ran as high as third during the specially sanctioned test session, evaluating the machine’s compatibility for future Twins Cup competition, but was ultimately disqualified since the bike is still in testing and not yet homologated for MotoAmerica racing.
Vossberg and Drane broke away much as they had in Race 1, trading the lead down to the wire before Vossberg prevailed by 0.122 seconds over the Australian. Olmedo held on for third, his second podium of the season.
Hank Vossberg, Twins Cup Race 2 winner: “Sam was on me. I got to give congrats to him. He’s been ripping this weekend. Couldn’t have done it without my whole team. Want to thank all my sponsors, Accossato, Level Eleven, HJC Helmets, Containers 411, Famous Style Racing, Dainese, Erica for the banana bread, Go Fast Bread. Everybody else who has helped me out.”
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NEW BERLIN, N.Y. – After the final break of the summer the stretch run of the 11-race Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, got underway from legendary Unadilla MX, with the ninth race of the campaign and Round 26 of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship. Picture perfect weather conditions greeted riders at the ELF Lubricants Unadilla National, as did one of the largest crowds in the history of the event, which set the tone for an exciting and wild afternoon of racing that saw dramatic shifts in each title fight as Honda HRC Progressive’s Jett Lawrence [#1] captured his fourth win of the season and reclaimed the 450SMX Class points lead along with it. In the 250SMX Class, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cole Davies also claimed his fourth win and moved within a single point of reclaiming the championship lead.
Jett Lawrence Captures Unadilla Victory and Reclaims Control of Pro Motocross Championship.
450 SMX Class
Qualifying
It was all Jett Lawrence in morning qualifying as the reigning series champion paced both sessions, posting a rare identical lap time in each session at 2:12.122. That placed him four tenths ahead of his brother, teammate, and championship leader Hunter Lawrence [#96] and his time of 2:12.586. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado [#26] rounded out the top three [2:12.842], with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan [#38] in fourth [2:12.973] to complete a top four within a second of one another.
Moto 1 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]
The premier class stormed out the starting gate for the first time with Deegan out front with the holeshot ahead of Hunter Lawrence, Jett Lawrence, and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Eli Tomac [#3].
Hunter Lawrence got the edge and was able to move into the lead on the opening lap. Deegan fought back initially, but Lawrence asserted his hold of the top spot. Jett Lawrence then began his pursuit of Deegan. Behind the lead trio, Prado made the pass on Tomac for fourth.
As Jett looked to make a pass on Deegan the pair almost came together entering a corner, which forced Lawrence to dismount his Honda. He remounted quickly but dropped to fifth as Prado assumed third.
Jett made a quick pass around Tomac to claim fourth and looked to erase a double-digit deficit to Hunter Lawrence out front.
As Hunter Lawrence solidified a 3.5 second lead on the field Deegan and Prado began a battle for second. Prado bided his time and made the pass.
Just past the halfway point of the moto Jett Lawrence closed in on Deegan to begin another battle with the rookie. It was short lived as Lawrence made a quick and easy move to get back into podium position.
As time ran out on the race clock, lapped traffic allowed Jett Lawrence to close in on Prado and start a late fight for second. As they entered the track’s infamous and steep uphill-downhill section known as “The Wall,” Lawrence made a decisive move to take the position.
Back out front, Hunter Lawrence was in a class of his own and easily captured his 10th moto win of the season by 9.4 seconds over Jett, with Prado in third. Deegan followed in a distant fourth, with Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Garrett Marchbanks [#36] in fifth.
Moto 2 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]
The second moto began with the Lawrence brothers out front, with Hunter leading Jett to the holeshot with Prado in tow.
Hunter took advantage of the clear track to open a gap over his brother, as they inched away from Prado. Behind them, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Cornelius Tøndel [#417] and Deegan battled for fourth.
As the opening five minutes came to a close, Prado charged onto Jett’s rear fender to make it a three-rider fight up front. The Spaniard made the pass briefly, but Lawrence countered to reclaim the position. As a result of Prado’s pace, Jett looked to push the pace and pressure Hunter.
The Lawrences then duked it out, as Prado sat patiently behind them. Jett waited for his opportunity and attacked with a quick strike to take the lead with a little more than 20 minutes left on the race clock. Moments later, Prado made the move around Hunter for second. Just a couple seconds back, Deegan started to close from fourth.
As the moto reached its halfway point, the top four sat within five seconds of one another, with Jett Lawrence managing a lead of just over a second over Prado.
With 14 minutes to go on the race clock Prado closed in on Jett to reignite a battle for the lead. As this unfolded Hunter Lawrence crashed while running third on the steep downhill portion of The Wall. After an extended period to get back on track the points leader eventually resumed but was unable to ride at pace, which caused him to drop down the running order.
Back up front, Jett Lawrence withstood the attack from Prado and pulled back out to a lead of nearly two seconds. Deegan, who moved up to third, lost touch and fell more than 10 seconds back.
As the moto entered its final five minutes Jett added to his lead and moved more than four seconds ahead of Prado. For Hunter Lawrence, his race officially came to an end as he rode his damaged Honda back to the pits.
Jett continued to build on his advantage and soon established a double-digit margin over Prado in the late stages of the moto. He rode to his eighth moto win of the season by 10.7 seconds over Prado, with Deegan nearly a half minute behind in third. Hunter Lawrence was credited with 39th.
Hunter [#96] and Jett [#1] Lawrence paced the field to begin Moto 2, with Jett eventually able to take control as Hunter suffered heartbreaking misfortune. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
Overall
Jett Lawrence ended a two-race winless drought, which equals the longest in the premier class, for the 28th overall victory of his career on the heels of a 2-1 performance that dramatically altered the championship.
Prado put forth one of his best efforts on American soil with a 3-2 effort that provided him with the third podium finish of the season and his career.
Deegan amassed his fourth consecutive podium finish in third following a 4-3 effort. It’s the sixth top three result of his rookie campaign.
Hunter Lawrence finished eighth overall (1-39) for his worst finish of the season. It marked the first time in the Pro Motocross premier class that he failed to finish inside the top five.
As a result of Hunter’s misfortune, he lost control of the points lead as Jett moved back atop the standings with two rounds and four motos remaining. Ten points now separate the siblings.
Jett Lawrence (1) at Unadilla. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
1st Place – Jett Lawrence | #1 Team Honda HRC Progressive (2-1):
“I’m bummed [that Hunter crashed]. I don’t want to [take the points lead] like this. He was right there. It sucks. It is what it is. I know he’s okay so that’s good, but not how I wanted the day to end up.”
Jorge Prado (26) at Unadilla. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
2nd Place – Jorge Prado | #26 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (3-2):
“We had three weeks to work on the bike, and we knew exactly what we had to do. I was convinced we were on the right path with my decisions and today proved it. This was my best performance of the year and now we’re headed in the right direction. Hopefully a win will come soon.”
Haiden Deegan (38) at Unadilla. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
3rd Place – Haiden Deegan | #38 Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing (4-3):
“Just keep working hard and it’ll pay off. I’ve kind of struggled with this track in the past, but we came away with a podium today. We’ll keep working and try to come back better next week.”
Cole Davies Storms to Fourth 250SMX Class Win to Tighten Title Fight
250SMX Class
Qualifying
With a tightening title fight Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen [#47] got his day off to a much-needed strong start with the fastest overall lap of 2:15.262, which came in the first session. He was followed by AEO Powersports KTM’s Caron Mumford [#71], who led the way in the second session with a time of 2:15.995. The top three was rounded out by Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Drew Adams [#35] with a time of 2:16.360.
Moto 1 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]
The first moto of the afternoon kicked off with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing machine of Casey Cochran [#59] out front with the holeshot ahead of Honda HRC Progressive’s Chance Hymas [#29] and Davies. Kitchen started a few positions back in seventh.
Cochran crashed out of the lead and the race on the opening lap, which forced Hymas to stop and avoid him and ultimately allowed Davies to move into the lead. Behind them, Quad Lock Honda’s Brodie Connolly [#144] moved into third, with Kitchen giving pursuit from fourth.
Hymas closed back in on Davies to initiate a battle for the lead. Kitchen, meanwhile, battled Connolly for third and made the pass. He faced a deficit of 5.3 seconds to the leader.
Over the next few laps Kitchen made inroads on the gap to Davies and Hymas as the fastest rider on the track. That pressure pushed Hymas back onto Davies, forming a three-rider battle at the front.
A small bobble by Hymas opened the door for Kitchen to make a quick move for second and set his sights on his championship rival. A few laps later, Kitchen took advantage of a bobble by Davies to capture the lead with a little more than 13 minutes to go. It marked the first time he sat at the front of the field since the third race of the season at Thunder Valley.
As Kitchen moved out to a lead of more than five seconds, Hymas challenged Davies for second and made the pass. However, he went down and gave up two positions, remounting in fourth. Davies moved back into second while Mumford slotted into third.
Kitchen managed his advantage the rest of the way and carried on to his third moto win of the season by 8.1 seconds over Davies, while Mumford equaled a career-best moto finish in third. Hymas was fourth, with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder DiFrancesco [#34] in fifth.
Casey Cochran [#59] led in Moto 1 early but crashed out of the race, which allowed Cole Davies [#37] to lead before eventually giving way to Levi Kitchen [#47]. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
Moto 2 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]
The second moto started with Davies out front with the holeshot ahead of Hymas and Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Kayden Minear [#99]. However, all attention was centered on Kitchen, who was forced off the track with several riders entering the first turn and was credited with a 37th-place start.
As Davies looked to take advantage of the clear track, Hymas applied heavy pressure. Behind them, DiFrancesco made the move around Minear for third.
After one lap, Kitchen had fought his way to the cusp on the top 20 and looked to start collecting points with each pass made.
After the opening 10 minutes Davies had stabilized his lead over Hymas at around two seconds, while DiFrancesco pursued closely from third. Kitchen, meanwhile, fought up to 13th and was one of the fastest riders on the track despite being immersed in heavy traffic.
Halfway through the moto, Davies’ lead surpassed three seconds, as the lead duo started to inch away from DiFrancesco. Further back, Kitchen was on the verge of breaking into the top 10.
Davies strengthened his hold over the second half of the moto as Hymas easily settled into second. All the while, Kitchen was on a gritty charge well into the top 10. The points leader made a valiant charge into the top six, which paid dividends in both the overall standings and the championship, and made a pass for fifth on the final lap around Connolly.
Out front, Davies completed a wire-to-wire performance for his seventh moto win of the season by a margin of 5.3 seconds over Hymas. DiFrancesco fended off a last-lap charge by Mumford for third, while Kitchen was caught off guard in the final turn and conceded fifth to Connolly at the line.
Landen Gordon [#180] forced several riders off track to begin Moto 2, which opened the door for Davies [#37] to seize control of the moto. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
Overall
Davies’ 2-1 effort gave him his class-leading fourth overall win of the season and his career.
Kitchen’s resilient effort in Moto 2 resulted in an improvement of 31 positions and was enough to land him in the runner-up spot with 1-6 finishes for his fifth podium result of the summer.
Hymas rode to a third consecutive overall podium finish in third (4-2) as his second half surge continued.
Kitchen’s performance allowed him to keep hold of the points lead and red plate, with just a single point now sitting between him and Davies with two rounds and four motos remaining.
Cole Davies (37) at Unadilla. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
1st Place – Cole Davies | #37 Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing (2-1):
“This track was sketchy. I had to get in my flow and step it up. Everyone was riding good, so it was up to me to make it happen like I did. It’s a tight championship now, so we’ll race to the end and hopefully pull it off.”
Levi Kitchen (47) at Unadilla. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
2nd Place – Levi Kitchen | #47 Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki (1-6):
“I’ve had like 12 [come-from-behind] rides this year. It’s been tough, but I’m trying to stay positive. I’m riding great and that’s good. I’m glad I didn’t crash, because that was sketchy. I don’t know what the points are, but I know it’s close. We’ll regroup, try to come out swinging, and carry this momentum into Budds Creek.”
Chance Hymas (29) at Unadilla. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
“I definitely want to be there [atop the podium]. I’m getting glimpses of it and it’s getting frustrating, but I’m keeping my head down and going for it. This was one of the most technical tracks of the year and I’m feeling really good on the bike. [A win is] coming for sure, but I’m trying to be patient.”
Post Race Press Conference | Round 9 | Unadilla
The 2026 Pro Motocross Championship will continued next Saturday, August 22, with the penultimate round of the SMX World Championship regular season from Southern Maryland’s Budds Creek Motocross Park. The Yamaha Budds Creek National Presented by Carter CAT will feature live network coverage on NBC, starting at 12:30 p.m. PT / 3:30 p.m. ET. Comprehensive live coverage from Budds Creek will air on Peacock, beginning with Race Day Live at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET, followed by coverage of the motos at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET.
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After clinching the 2026 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship with a win on Saturday, Robem Engineering’s Hank Vossberg won Sunday’s MotoAmerica Twins Cup race at Virginia International Raceway. Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane finished second, Karns/TST Industries Racing’s Kevin Olmedo was third, Weyh Racing’s Andrew Weyh was fourth and ECB Racing’s Eli Block was fifth.
Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law’s Loris Baz won Sunday’s red-flagged and restarted MotoAmerica Quad Lock Superbike race at Virginia International Raceway. Rahal Ducati Moto with XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen finished second, OrangeCat Racing’s Jayson Uribe was third, Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s JD Beach was fourth and Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim was fifth. Bobby Fong, Mathew Scholtz, Cameron Petersen and Benjamin Smith all DNF after an incident in the first turn.
Quarterley Racing’s Nathan Gouker won Sunday’s MotoAmerica Talent Cup race at Virginia International Raceway. Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane finished second, Team Roberts’ Kensei Matsudaira was third, Team Hammer’s Jake Paige was fourth and Bettencourt Racing’s Nathan Bettencourt was fifth.
Hank Vossberg (31) at VIR. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
ALTON, Va. – Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is proud to celebrate a championship weekend at VIRginia International Raceway, where Team Dunlop Elite Road Race alum Hank Vossberg established new MotoAmerica Twins Cup lap records, swept both races, and secured the 2026 Twins Cup Championship.
Powered by Dunlop Sportmax Slick tires, Vossberg set the pace early with a new outright Twins Cup lap record during Qualifying 2 before carrying that speed into race competition.
Twins Cup
Lap Record:1:29.420 – Hank Vossberg, Qualifying 2 (8/15/2026)
Race Lap Record: 1:29.674 – Hank Vossberg, Race 1 (8/15/2026)
Vossberg went on to win both Twins Cup races at VIR, completing a dominant weekend and clinching the 2026 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship.
For Dunlop, the accomplishment carries added significance. As a former Team Dunlop Elite Road Race rider, Vossberg’s progression from Dunlop’s youth development program to a MotoAmerica championship represents the long-term impact of supporting young racers as they advance through the sport.
His championship-clinching weekend combined record-setting qualifying speed, race-winning performance, and consistency aboard Dunlop Sportmax Slick tires.
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires congratulates Hank Vossberg on his record-setting weekend and 2026 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship, another milestone in a racing journey that began as part of the Team Dunlop Elite program.
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Dalton Dimick (29), Eli Block (9V), Kevin Wiater (11T). Photo by Craig Chawla
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is excited to announce a $ 27,000.00 purse for the popular AHRMA Pro Challenge. The 12-lap race with timed qualifying will be held on Saturday October 10th, 2026 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL during the 21st annual Barber Vintage Festival as part of the 2026 AHRMA Roadracing Series presented by Vib-Iso. Sponsored by Fast by Ferracci Racing and One Cure, with supporting sponsors Larrabure Framing and Stowell Company, Inc, the race will feature a vast array of today’s most exciting race bikes.
For 2026 the increased purse will be split among Pro & Non-Pro racers, once again giving the AHRMA racers a chance to participate in the prize money.
Melissa Paris (13). Photo by Craig Chawla
Pro Payout
1st Place $ 7,500.00
2nd Place $ 5,000.00
3rd Place $ 3,500.00
4th Place $ 2,200.00
5th Place $ 1,500.00
Non-Pro Payout for AHRMA qualified racers
1st Place $ 2,500.00
2nd Place $ 1,875.00
3rd Place $ 1,250.00
4th Place $ 1,000.00
5th Place $ 675.00
Riders will elect Pro or Non-Pro status before the race. A Pro rider on an AHRMA waiver cannot elect non-pro status, but a Barber event qualified AHRMA racer may elect Pro status if they choose to do so.
An AHRMA Non-Pro rider on an AHRMA waiver may elect non-pro status pending approval by the race director.
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The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja E-1 ABS. Photo courtesy Kawasaki.
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The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja E-1 ABS shown from the right side. Photo courtesy Kawasaki.
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A side view of the 2027 Kawasaki Ninja E-1 ABS. Photo courtesy Kawasaki.
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Ryan Vickers (7) and Bradley Ray (28) at Thruxton. Photo courtesy BSB.
Vickers celebrates determined double for Honda Racing UK in Thruxton thriller.
Ryan Vickers delivered a sensational double in the British Superbike Championship at Thruxton, claiming his first win of the season in race two, before snatching the race three win with a last corner move on Bradley Ray on the final lap.
Vickers claimed his first victory of the season in race two, with a tenacious performance for Honda Racing UK, holding off Scott Redding, Ray, Kyle Ryde and Leon Haslam in a five-rider battle in the closing stages.
It was a typical Thruxton thriller as Redding launched into the lead on the opening lap ahead of Ray, Haslam, Ryde and Vickers, but Ray had soon grabbed the advantage as the pack crossed the line for the first time.
Ryde then stole the position at the front of the pack ahead of Redding and Ray with Haslam also in the mix and moving third at Club on the second lap.
Ryde was defending hard, but Ray was on the attack and he dived ahead on the McAMS Yamaha by lap six at Segrave. However, the lead would change again when Haslam held the edge on the brakes into Club a lap later.
Ryde recaptured the lead on the next lap as Ray moved into second, but as the leading pack reached Club, it all got busy with Haslam making a move down the inside of Ray with the pair almost making contact. It pushed the both wide and then needing to regroup in the fight for the podium.
Ryde was leading ahead of Redding, Vickers, Haslam, Danny Kent, Rory Skinner and Ray. But the Honda Racing UK rider was on the move and was up to second by lap nine with Ryde in his sights.
Vickers grabbed the lead with a determined move at Club by the end of lap 11 and then was pushing to hold off the chasing pack. Redding dived into second at Cobb to push Ryde into third and then Ray was attacking, grabbing third from the reigning champion with a stunning move around the outside at Club for the final time.
Ryde finished fourth, to finish off the podium for the first time this season on the leading Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing Ducati with Haslam holding fifth place ahead of the Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha charge led by Skinner with Kent equalling his best result of the season in seventh.
At the start of race three, Kent had grabbed the lead from Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha teammate Skinner and Ryde with Ray and Vickers holding top five positions. However, there was drama on the opening lap when Redding and Jason O’Halloran made contact, sending the Hager PBM Racing Team rider crashing out of the action.
Skinner hit the front of the field, but on the third lap, he ran wide into Club and then relinquished his lead, dropping to third as Kent and Vickers seized the opportunity to move ahead.
By lap five, Vickers had grabbed the lead, but Skinner instantly fought back to regain the advantage and then Ryde was also in the mix and moved into second place with a move on the Honda Racing UK contender.
Vickers fought back into second place as Ray was also battling with a determined move to grab third from Ryde at Cobb on lap nine.
Skinner was holding the lead, but behind the order had changed again as Ryde charged into second place with Vickers regaining third place ahead of Ray and Leon Haslam with Kent completing the leading group.
Ryde was piling the pressure on Skinner at the front, pushing for a move and on lap 14, the reigning champion looked down the inside at Club, but he was forced to take evasive action to avoid a collision and it dropped him down to fourth place.
Skinner was then under fire from Ray; the McAMS Yamaha rider stormed into the lead on lap 16 and then a lap later, there was an intense duel between Ryde and Vickers for second place. Vickers edged ahead and then as the pack reached Club on lap 17, Skinner was able to make his move to get back into the lead ahead of Ray, Vickers and Ryde.
Vickers held the lead until the final lap, when Ray made a decisive move down the inside at Campbell, but Vickers still had the win in sight, pulling the race-winning overtake into Club for the final time to take the victory.
Ray held on to second ahead of Ryde with Haslam, Skinner and Kent completing the top six. Charlie Nesbitt had his best result of the season in sixth place ahead of Christian Iddon and Josh Brookes with Eugene McManus back inside the top ten for MasterMac Honda.
British Superbike Championship race start at Thruxton. Photo courtesy BSB.
British Superbike Championship, Thruxton, Race 2 result:
“I didn’t think a double win would be possible after the first few rounds this year. Coming into this weekend, I had high hopes, simply from being here in the past.
“I felt like I had cracked the understanding of riding Thruxton as there is a specific way to ride this track. You can be fast for 19 laps and still not be in the fight for the race win!
“It has been fantastic racing; it is always so good here. You just need to put yourself in the best position; I timed it perfectly and got the slipstream in both races and the Honda Racing UK team have done a fantastic job with the bike.
“It is up there with some of my career highlights today; I am really proud to bring this to Honda today and I can’t thank them enough for all their hard work.”
Points-leader Sean Dylan Kelly (#40) defended his critical final step on podium over a very tight chasing group of Richie Escalante (#54) and JD Beach (#95). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Loris Baz Steals Race 3 Victory In VIR Thriller After Bobby Fong Controls Pace in Quad Lock Superbike Race 2.
Sunday’s double-header of the Quad Lock Superbike Championship at VIRginia International Raceway delivered one of the most unpredictable and action-packed days in MotoAmerica history. Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law’s Loris Baz snatched a breathtaking victory in a restarted Race 3, following a masterclass performance by Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong in Race 2 earlier in the day.
Bobby Fong (#50) took Race 2 of the three race weekend, extending his streak at VIR to 4-in-a-row. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Race 2: Fong Rallies From Seventh For Victory
Race 2 began with immediate drama as Race 1 winner, Fong, suffered a poor start, dropping back to seventh position in the opening stages of the first lap. At the front, JD Beach (Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing) led Mathew Scholtz (Strack Racing), Sean Dylan Kelly (OrangeCat Racing), and Richie Escalante (M4 ECSTAR Suzuki). Meanwhile, further back in the pack, Hayden Gillim (Real Steel Honda) ran off track from 11th, and Benjamin Smith’s race ended early with a crash on Lap 4.
Early stages of Race 2 saw JD Beach (front) lead Mathew Scholtz, Sean Dylan Kelly, Bobby Fong, Richie Escalante, and Loris Baz. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Fong quickly mounted a fierce recovery. By the end of Lap 5, he sliced past Baz into fifth, and on Lap 7, he made a decisive move on Escalante. At this stage of the 20-lap race, a tight trail of seven superbikes was separated by less than two seconds. Fong continued his march, overtaking championship leader SDK for third just as Scholtz slipped past Beach for the lead.
On Lap 8, Fong dispatched his teammate Beach to take second. With eight laps remaining, Scholtz held a narrow lead with Fong hounding his rear tire, while a gap of over 1.8 seconds opened to the battling trio of Beach, SDK, and Escalante. With just two laps to go, Fong capitalized on a misstep from Scholtz, gaining the lead. Fong held his lead and pushed on to cross the finish line 2.044 seconds ahead of Scholtz. SDK rounded out the podium in third, leading a frantic trio, where Escalante finished fourth (0.195 seconds behind SDK), and Beach (0.133 seconds from Escalante).
Race 2 Superbike Cup: A 0.015-Second Photo Finish
In the Superbike Cup class, BPR Racing Yamaha’s Deion Campbell led Danilo Lewis (Team Brazil) and Andrew Lee (Real Steel Honda) by Lap 5. Lee steadily mounted a charge, and by Lap 16, he had fought his way into the lead of the Superbike Cup field.
The battle came down to an absolute photo finish on the final lap. In an incredibly tight dash to the stripe, Campbell managed to edge out championship leader Lee by a mere 0.015 seconds to claim the victory, with Lewis finishing third in class.
Deion Campbell (#194) secured his second win of the weekend, edging out Andrew Lee (#14) by inches. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Race 3: Red Flag And Turn 1 Restart Chaos
Race 3 initially saw Fong secure a much better start, but PJ Jacobsen (Rahal Ducati Moto with XPEL) made a stellar launch to jump into third behind Scholtz and SDK. On the front straight of Lap 2, Scholtz experienced a violent headshake and rattle, compressing the pack. On Lap 3, Kelly overtook Scholtz for the lead, and Jacobsen pushed past Scholtz on Lap 4 to claim second.
While Jacobsen nipped at the tire of SDK on Lap 7 of 20, Escalante suffered a high-speed crash into the air fence. The impact dislodged the safety barrier, forcing an immediate red flag to repair the fence.
Race 3: Baz Lunges To The Front
Following seven laps of the initial 20-lap Race 3, which included another look at Fong, Scholtz and SDK, and now Jacobsen, Escalante suffered a high-speed crash into the air fence. The impact dislodged the safety barrier, forcing an immediate red flag to repair the fence.
Loris Baz (#76) dug deep to charge ahead in Race 3, beating PJ Jacobsen in the final stages of a red flag restarted Sunday spectacle. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The race was restarted at an abbreviated 11-lap distance. As the pack roared into Turn 1 on the restart, the holeshot went three-wide, resulting in a massive, multi-rider pile-up. Fong entered the corner from the inside, losing space and ultimately control, resulting in a chain reaction that had collected Cameron Petersen (Wrench Motorcycles), Scholtz, SDK, and Benjamin Smith (Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law). While Fong, Petersen, and Smith were forced to retire, both SDK and Scholtz remounted their damaged machines to rejoin the race. Scholtz was ultimately forced to pull over due to mechanical issues, while SDK rode a lap down to salvage a single championship point in 15th.
PJ Jacobsen (front of group), leads most of Race 3, ahead of the following pack of Jayson Uribe, JD Beach, and hard-charging Loris Baz. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
With five top riders out of the equation, Jacobsen inherited the lead ahead of Jayson Uribe (OrangeCat Racing) and Beach. As Jacobsen began to lose pace with seven laps to go, Uribe closed the gap. Behind them, Loris Baz made his late-race charge, passing Beach for third, continuing to catch the leading duo, as the top four riders were within two seconds.
Jayson Uribe finished in third in Race 3 – his first Superbike podium of his career. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Baz sliced past Uribe into second. At Turn 1 on the penultimate lap, Baz executed a daring lunge on Jacobsen to take the lead. Despite the pressure from Jacobsen on the final half-lap, Baz held off his fellow Ducati rider to take victory by just 0.155 seconds. Uribe crossed the line in third (+0.801) on his OrangeCat Racing BMW, securing a brilliant podium finish, and his first Superbike podium of his career.
Race 3 Superbike Cup: Post-Race Penalty Decides The Winner
The Superbike Cup class saw further high-stakes drama. Campbell crossed the finish line first among the Cup competitors, ninth overall, apparently securing his third Cup win of the weekend. Post-race technical scrutiny revealed that Campbell had passed under a yellow flag, resulting in a devastating four-position penalty.
The penalty demoted Campbell to 13th overall (sixth in class), handing the official Superbike Cup Race 3 victory to Lee, who was promoted to ninth overall. Lewis claimed second (10th overall), and Carl Soltisz (Super Carl Racing 57 Rider Development) took third (11th overall). The victory extends Lee’s commanding lead in the Superbike Cup Championship standings.
Deion Campbell (#194) beat Andrew Lee (#14), Danilo Lewis (#94), and Carl Soltisz (#60) to the line, but ultimately fell behind the trio in the results. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Quad Lock Superbike Race 2 Results
Bobby Fong (Yamaha)
Mathew Scholtz (Yamaha)
Sean Dylan Kelly (BMW)
Richie Escalante (Suzuki)
JD Beach (Yamaha)
Loris Baz (Ducati)
PJ Jacobsen (Ducati)
Cameron Petersen (Ducati)
Jayson Uribe (BMW)
Brandon Paasch (Suzuki)
Superbike Cup Race 2 Results
Deion Campbell (Yamaha)
Andrew Lee (Honda)
Danilo Lewis (Honda)
The following quote is from Quad Lock Superbike Race 2 Winner, Bobby Fong: “Man, honestly, I’m stoked to get two wins this weekend. We rode good. I mean, we made a big step with the bike, I’m back to being comfortable on the thing for a few rounds. I was struggling there for a little bit, so big kudos to Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha. A bummer what happened in race three. I like to end a weekend on a good note. I don’t want to take anybody out. You know, it just got super tight in there and I ended up tucking the front and taking out the championship leader. So, I’m sorry to Sean (Dylan Kelly) and the whole OrangeCat team. Like, that’s not cool. I’m sorry about that, but I’m looking forward to COTA. We do good at COTA. I like that place. The test there, and the beginning of the season was really good. So, I know it’s going to be hot and slippery, and lately, I think we got our form at the end of these races. So, it might play into our favor.”
The following quote is from Superbike Cup Race 2 Winner, Deion Campbell: “I definitely have some great momentum. We’ve been working hard with Chris (Weiand) and had a new mechanic, Russ (Proctor), come on, and he’s been definitely a blessing. So yeah, we’re definitely going in the right direction, making big headway with the bike, and I’m pretty excited for COTA now.”
Quad Lock Superbike Race 3 Results
Loris Baz (Ducati)
PJ Jacobsen (Ducati)
Jayson Uribe (BMW)
JD Beach (Yamaha)
Hayden Gillim (Honda)
Brandon Paasch (Suzuki)
Ashton Yates (Honda)
Max Flinders (BMW)
Andrew Lee (Honda)
Danilo Lewis (Honda)
Superbike Cup Race 3 Results
Andrew Lee (Honda)
Danilo Lewis (Honda)
Carl Soltisz (Honda)
The following quote is from Quad Lock Superbike Race 3 Winner, Loris Baz: “I’m going to start dedicating that win to two of my really good friends and my first mechanic that passed away in the last month. Unfortunately, I was here racing and I was not with their family. So, Denis, Franc, that’s for you. I promised when I knew the bad news that I was going to win a race before I have to give back the bike to Cam (Beaubier). So really proud to do it. I want to thank Bobby (Shek). I want to thank Warhorse and all the crew. Cyle (Winkler), Simone (Toso), Danny (Anderson), Lee (Vaughan). I’m going to forget a lot of people, but all the sponsors. Not easy to jump on a bike mid-season. We’ve been lucky. Broke my shoulder after ten minutes on the bike. Simone did a really good job. Flo, thanks for everything. I’m so proud. The race, I’ve been lucky, but that’s for the unlucky last race in Mid-Ohio. I could be here talking for half an hour. So proud to do it in front of my dad again. Let’s celebrate. Let’s go fishing and drink some tequila.”
The following quote is from Superbike Cup Race 3 Winner, Andrew Lee: “We got a bit lost on the setup Friday and spent the weekend trying to work back into the right spot. I never felt 100%, but thankful for my team behind me working through everything. We will be back and stronger in COTA”
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All Praise Hayes: Mississippi Madman Takes His 90th Career Victory.
MotoAmerica wrapped up its weekend at VIRginia International Raceway with Race 2 action across all three feature classes, under conditions similar to Saturday’s — cloud cover lingered deeper into the afternoon, but it remained a hot, physically demanding day for riders on the technical Virginia circuit.
Supersport delivered the day’s biggest twist as changing weather scrambled the grid and rewrote the script for the championship contenders. Talent Cup and Twins Cup, meanwhile, each saw a rider close out the weekend in style, shifting the title picture in both classes.
Supersport
Josh Hayes (BPR Racing Yamaha) claimed the 90th win of his career at VIR today — a track where he’s tied with Mat Mladin for the all-time Superbike wins at seven victories. Now racing in Supersport, Hayes played the game perfectly and checked out immediately after the championship leaders struggled to make the correct tire decision in a wet-to-dry middleweight thriller.
51-year-old Josh Hayes used his deep VIR knowledge to school the Supersport class in Race 2. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Race 2 was pushed back due to inclement weather and lightning in the area. Riders were given a 10-minute wet-familiarization session to test the track on rain tires and gauge setup before the race — now declared wet and shortened to 14 laps from the scheduled 18.
With the weather clearing quickly and no further rain in the forecast, tire choice split the grid. Dry patches around the Virginia road course complicated the call: some riders opted for rain tires, others gambled on slicks, and most notably, the two championship front-runners missed their starting positions entirely.
Polesitter Darryn Binder (Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse) missed the sighting lap outright, while Josh Herrin (Rahal Ducati Moto with Desnuda Organic Tequila) left pit lane on rain tires with the rest of the field. But on his out lap, Herrin noticed most of the grid was playing the long game, fitting slicks in anticipation of a drying track. He made a last-second call to skip the grid, return to pit lane, and swap to slick rubber.
Binder’s miscue sent him to the back of the grid; Herrin’s forced him to start from pit lane and wait for the full field to pass before beginning his recovery.
The 51-year-old four-time Superbike champion Hayes checked out in the frantic opening laps and took the uncontested win by more than 26 seconds over a charging Binder.
Binder authored a remarkable comeback, slicing from 18th to second in 14 laps and salvaging crucial championship points over Herrin. He’d reached fourth by lap four; on that same lap, Herrin was still mired in 17th.
Hayes’ teammate, Brenden Ketelsen, capitalized on the chaotic start and rode a smart, measured race to finish third — holding off a charging Herrin in the closing laps to capture his first career MotoAmerica Supersport podium. Tyler Scott (M4 ECSTAR Suzuki) finished fourth, with Kayla Yaakov (Rahal Ducati Moto with Droplight) rounding out the top five.
Binder now leads Herrin by 33 points while Yaakov sits 129 points back with only 100 marks remaining this season — leaving the title fight to the two Ducati riders at the top of the standings.
The following quote is from Supersport Race 2 winner Josh Hayes: “I’ve been in this situation a few times before and I’ve come out pretty good each time, so I felt pretty confident when the race started that I could do good work and I would be in the fight at least. It went way better than I hoped. I hate that my last two wins were in these conditional-type races, but at the same time I’m racing against warriors, and I don’t give any away, so I know they’ll never give me one. So, I’m really happy — you don’t know if you’re ever going to get another one of these wins, so I’m so thankful to steal another one from these guys. I want one in the dry. I was looking forward to the race today. I get a couple more chances with those guys in the dry. But thank you to Yamaha, thank you to Bryce Kornbau, BPR, Matty, my crew, for giving me this opportunity, for helping me make good decisions, having confidence in me. Here we are. Thank you. Thank you, everybody.”
Talent Cup
Talent Cup action mirrored Saturday’s result, with local favorite Nathan Gouker (Quarterley Racing) completing a dominant sweep of the weekend. The Lexington, North Carolina, native took Race 2 by five and a half seconds over Sam Drane (Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing). Championship leader Kensei Matsudaira (Team Roberts) finished third, 19 seconds back.
The 93 mile drive back to Lexington, North Carolina will be much more enjoyable for Nathan Gouker with his two first place trophies in the trailer. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Despite a crash in morning warmups, Drane made a heroic effort on a clearly sore right leg. He stayed within reach of Gouker for the first four laps before losing touch, after which the gap only widened. Further back, a fierce battle erupted for the final podium spot. Matsudaira and Jake Paige (Team Hammer) swapped positions repeatedly before Matsudaira claimed third by just 0.206 seconds, leaving Paige in fourth.
The results tighten the Talent Cup championship picture heading into the season’s final two rounds. Gouker clawed back 18 points on Matsudaira over the weekend and now trails by just five. With 100 points remaining this season, Paige still holds a slim mathematical chance in third, 73 points behind.
Nathan Gouker, Talent Cup Race 2 winner: “Yeah, it was a great race. I can’t thank the whole Quarterley Racing powered by Warhorse supported by Wrench Crew enough. They had the bike going fantastic all weekend. It started to be a little iffy before the race because it was a little raining. The track was fine. The Dunlop tires held up great. I can’t thank my whole family for coming out. My Mimi, my Papa Scott, my dad, my mom, my sisters, her boyfriend, Nanny, Bob, Paul, Larry, Ferracci. Thank you for coming out and watching all my races. It was a good race. I led all the laps and I had a much better start than I did yesterday. I kind of just put my head down from the start, and I was putting in pretty much 35s the whole race. Sam was a good bit behind me. I think three seconds, two seconds. We were kind of about the same the whole race. I can’t thank KYT Americas, VO2 Leathers, CP Motorsports, Quarterley Racing, Level 11 Motorsports, Accossato, Precision Track Days, mom, dad, Cornerspin for keeping me physically and mentally fit on the bike. I’ve spent so many years at Cornerspin. So, thank you.”
Twins Cup
Hank Vossberg (Robem Engineering) closed out his Virginia weekend with a win in a red-flag-shortened Twins Cup Race 2. The first segment ran five laps, with Bodie Paige (M4 ECSTAR Suzuki) leading Vossberg in a tight five-rider group that also included Sam Drane (Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing) in third, Kevin Olmedo (Karns/TNT Industries Racing) fourth, and Paige’s teammate Matthew Chapin fifth.
Hank Vossberg (#31) leading Bodie Paige (#65), Sam Drane (#59) and Kevin Olmedo (#116). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The red flag came out after Paige crashed out of second position at Turn 3 and was slow to get up; he was able to exit the track under his own power but appeared visibly sore. His teammate, Chapin, had already gone down the lap before in a hard high-side, eliminating both riders from the race.
With the newly crowned 2026 Twins Cup Champion now clear at the front, Vossberg built a gap in the shortened, five-lap restart over a chase pack that included Drane, Olmedo, and Kensei Matsudaira (Team Roberts), the latter aboard an experimental Krämer GP2-790R. Matsudaira ran as high as third during the specially sanctioned test session, evaluating the machine’s compatibility for future Twins Cup competition, but was ultimately disqualified since the bike is still in testing and not yet homologated for MotoAmerica racing.
Vossberg and Drane broke away much as they had in Race 1, trading the lead down to the wire before Vossberg prevailed by 0.122 seconds over the Australian. Olmedo held on for third, his second podium of the season.
Hank Vossberg, Twins Cup Race 2 winner: “Sam was on me. I got to give congrats to him. He’s been ripping this weekend. Couldn’t have done it without my whole team. Want to thank all my sponsors, Accossato, Level Eleven, HJC Helmets, Containers 411, Famous Style Racing, Dainese, Erica for the banana bread, Go Fast Bread. Everybody else who has helped me out.”
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Despite initially giving up the early lead to Haiden Deegan [#38], Hunter Lawrence [#96] quickly seized control of Moto 1 and carried on to victory. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. – After the final break of the summer the stretch run of the 11-race Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, got underway from legendary Unadilla MX, with the ninth race of the campaign and Round 26 of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship. Picture perfect weather conditions greeted riders at the ELF Lubricants Unadilla National, as did one of the largest crowds in the history of the event, which set the tone for an exciting and wild afternoon of racing that saw dramatic shifts in each title fight as Honda HRC Progressive’s Jett Lawrence [#1] captured his fourth win of the season and reclaimed the 450SMX Class points lead along with it. In the 250SMX Class, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cole Davies also claimed his fourth win and moved within a single point of reclaiming the championship lead.
Jett Lawrence Captures Unadilla Victory and Reclaims Control of Pro Motocross Championship.
450 SMX Class
Qualifying
It was all Jett Lawrence in morning qualifying as the reigning series champion paced both sessions, posting a rare identical lap time in each session at 2:12.122. That placed him four tenths ahead of his brother, teammate, and championship leader Hunter Lawrence [#96] and his time of 2:12.586. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado [#26] rounded out the top three [2:12.842], with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan [#38] in fourth [2:12.973] to complete a top four within a second of one another.
Moto 1 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]
The premier class stormed out the starting gate for the first time with Deegan out front with the holeshot ahead of Hunter Lawrence, Jett Lawrence, and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Eli Tomac [#3].
Hunter Lawrence got the edge and was able to move into the lead on the opening lap. Deegan fought back initially, but Lawrence asserted his hold of the top spot. Jett Lawrence then began his pursuit of Deegan. Behind the lead trio, Prado made the pass on Tomac for fourth.
As Jett looked to make a pass on Deegan the pair almost came together entering a corner, which forced Lawrence to dismount his Honda. He remounted quickly but dropped to fifth as Prado assumed third.
Jett made a quick pass around Tomac to claim fourth and looked to erase a double-digit deficit to Hunter Lawrence out front.
As Hunter Lawrence solidified a 3.5 second lead on the field Deegan and Prado began a battle for second. Prado bided his time and made the pass.
Just past the halfway point of the moto Jett Lawrence closed in on Deegan to begin another battle with the rookie. It was short lived as Lawrence made a quick and easy move to get back into podium position.
As time ran out on the race clock, lapped traffic allowed Jett Lawrence to close in on Prado and start a late fight for second. As they entered the track’s infamous and steep uphill-downhill section known as “The Wall,” Lawrence made a decisive move to take the position.
Back out front, Hunter Lawrence was in a class of his own and easily captured his 10th moto win of the season by 9.4 seconds over Jett, with Prado in third. Deegan followed in a distant fourth, with Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Garrett Marchbanks [#36] in fifth.
Moto 2 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]
The second moto began with the Lawrence brothers out front, with Hunter leading Jett to the holeshot with Prado in tow.
Hunter took advantage of the clear track to open a gap over his brother, as they inched away from Prado. Behind them, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Cornelius Tøndel [#417] and Deegan battled for fourth.
As the opening five minutes came to a close, Prado charged onto Jett’s rear fender to make it a three-rider fight up front. The Spaniard made the pass briefly, but Lawrence countered to reclaim the position. As a result of Prado’s pace, Jett looked to push the pace and pressure Hunter.
The Lawrences then duked it out, as Prado sat patiently behind them. Jett waited for his opportunity and attacked with a quick strike to take the lead with a little more than 20 minutes left on the race clock. Moments later, Prado made the move around Hunter for second. Just a couple seconds back, Deegan started to close from fourth.
As the moto reached its halfway point, the top four sat within five seconds of one another, with Jett Lawrence managing a lead of just over a second over Prado.
With 14 minutes to go on the race clock Prado closed in on Jett to reignite a battle for the lead. As this unfolded Hunter Lawrence crashed while running third on the steep downhill portion of The Wall. After an extended period to get back on track the points leader eventually resumed but was unable to ride at pace, which caused him to drop down the running order.
Back up front, Jett Lawrence withstood the attack from Prado and pulled back out to a lead of nearly two seconds. Deegan, who moved up to third, lost touch and fell more than 10 seconds back.
As the moto entered its final five minutes Jett added to his lead and moved more than four seconds ahead of Prado. For Hunter Lawrence, his race officially came to an end as he rode his damaged Honda back to the pits.
Jett continued to build on his advantage and soon established a double-digit margin over Prado in the late stages of the moto. He rode to his eighth moto win of the season by 10.7 seconds over Prado, with Deegan nearly a half minute behind in third. Hunter Lawrence was credited with 39th.
Hunter [#96] and Jett [#1] Lawrence paced the field to begin Moto 2, with Jett eventually able to take control as Hunter suffered heartbreaking misfortune. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
Overall
Jett Lawrence ended a two-race winless drought, which equals the longest in the premier class, for the 28th overall victory of his career on the heels of a 2-1 performance that dramatically altered the championship.
Prado put forth one of his best efforts on American soil with a 3-2 effort that provided him with the third podium finish of the season and his career.
Deegan amassed his fourth consecutive podium finish in third following a 4-3 effort. It’s the sixth top three result of his rookie campaign.
Hunter Lawrence finished eighth overall (1-39) for his worst finish of the season. It marked the first time in the Pro Motocross premier class that he failed to finish inside the top five.
As a result of Hunter’s misfortune, he lost control of the points lead as Jett moved back atop the standings with two rounds and four motos remaining. Ten points now separate the siblings.
Jett Lawrence (1) at Unadilla. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
1st Place – Jett Lawrence | #1 Team Honda HRC Progressive (2-1):
“I’m bummed [that Hunter crashed]. I don’t want to [take the points lead] like this. He was right there. It sucks. It is what it is. I know he’s okay so that’s good, but not how I wanted the day to end up.”
Jorge Prado (26) at Unadilla. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
2nd Place – Jorge Prado | #26 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (3-2):
“We had three weeks to work on the bike, and we knew exactly what we had to do. I was convinced we were on the right path with my decisions and today proved it. This was my best performance of the year and now we’re headed in the right direction. Hopefully a win will come soon.”
Haiden Deegan (38) at Unadilla. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
3rd Place – Haiden Deegan | #38 Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing (4-3):
“Just keep working hard and it’ll pay off. I’ve kind of struggled with this track in the past, but we came away with a podium today. We’ll keep working and try to come back better next week.”
Cole Davies Storms to Fourth 250SMX Class Win to Tighten Title Fight
250SMX Class
Qualifying
With a tightening title fight Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen [#47] got his day off to a much-needed strong start with the fastest overall lap of 2:15.262, which came in the first session. He was followed by AEO Powersports KTM’s Caron Mumford [#71], who led the way in the second session with a time of 2:15.995. The top three was rounded out by Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Drew Adams [#35] with a time of 2:16.360.
Moto 1 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]
The first moto of the afternoon kicked off with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing machine of Casey Cochran [#59] out front with the holeshot ahead of Honda HRC Progressive’s Chance Hymas [#29] and Davies. Kitchen started a few positions back in seventh.
Cochran crashed out of the lead and the race on the opening lap, which forced Hymas to stop and avoid him and ultimately allowed Davies to move into the lead. Behind them, Quad Lock Honda’s Brodie Connolly [#144] moved into third, with Kitchen giving pursuit from fourth.
Hymas closed back in on Davies to initiate a battle for the lead. Kitchen, meanwhile, battled Connolly for third and made the pass. He faced a deficit of 5.3 seconds to the leader.
Over the next few laps Kitchen made inroads on the gap to Davies and Hymas as the fastest rider on the track. That pressure pushed Hymas back onto Davies, forming a three-rider battle at the front.
A small bobble by Hymas opened the door for Kitchen to make a quick move for second and set his sights on his championship rival. A few laps later, Kitchen took advantage of a bobble by Davies to capture the lead with a little more than 13 minutes to go. It marked the first time he sat at the front of the field since the third race of the season at Thunder Valley.
As Kitchen moved out to a lead of more than five seconds, Hymas challenged Davies for second and made the pass. However, he went down and gave up two positions, remounting in fourth. Davies moved back into second while Mumford slotted into third.
Kitchen managed his advantage the rest of the way and carried on to his third moto win of the season by 8.1 seconds over Davies, while Mumford equaled a career-best moto finish in third. Hymas was fourth, with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder DiFrancesco [#34] in fifth.
Casey Cochran [#59] led in Moto 1 early but crashed out of the race, which allowed Cole Davies [#37] to lead before eventually giving way to Levi Kitchen [#47]. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
Moto 2 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]
The second moto started with Davies out front with the holeshot ahead of Hymas and Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Kayden Minear [#99]. However, all attention was centered on Kitchen, who was forced off the track with several riders entering the first turn and was credited with a 37th-place start.
As Davies looked to take advantage of the clear track, Hymas applied heavy pressure. Behind them, DiFrancesco made the move around Minear for third.
After one lap, Kitchen had fought his way to the cusp on the top 20 and looked to start collecting points with each pass made.
After the opening 10 minutes Davies had stabilized his lead over Hymas at around two seconds, while DiFrancesco pursued closely from third. Kitchen, meanwhile, fought up to 13th and was one of the fastest riders on the track despite being immersed in heavy traffic.
Halfway through the moto, Davies’ lead surpassed three seconds, as the lead duo started to inch away from DiFrancesco. Further back, Kitchen was on the verge of breaking into the top 10.
Davies strengthened his hold over the second half of the moto as Hymas easily settled into second. All the while, Kitchen was on a gritty charge well into the top 10. The points leader made a valiant charge into the top six, which paid dividends in both the overall standings and the championship, and made a pass for fifth on the final lap around Connolly.
Out front, Davies completed a wire-to-wire performance for his seventh moto win of the season by a margin of 5.3 seconds over Hymas. DiFrancesco fended off a last-lap charge by Mumford for third, while Kitchen was caught off guard in the final turn and conceded fifth to Connolly at the line.
Landen Gordon [#180] forced several riders off track to begin Moto 2, which opened the door for Davies [#37] to seize control of the moto. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
Overall
Davies’ 2-1 effort gave him his class-leading fourth overall win of the season and his career.
Kitchen’s resilient effort in Moto 2 resulted in an improvement of 31 positions and was enough to land him in the runner-up spot with 1-6 finishes for his fifth podium result of the summer.
Hymas rode to a third consecutive overall podium finish in third (4-2) as his second half surge continued.
Kitchen’s performance allowed him to keep hold of the points lead and red plate, with just a single point now sitting between him and Davies with two rounds and four motos remaining.
Cole Davies (37) at Unadilla. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
1st Place – Cole Davies | #37 Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing (2-1):
“This track was sketchy. I had to get in my flow and step it up. Everyone was riding good, so it was up to me to make it happen like I did. It’s a tight championship now, so we’ll race to the end and hopefully pull it off.”
Levi Kitchen (47) at Unadilla. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
2nd Place – Levi Kitchen | #47 Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki (1-6):
“I’ve had like 12 [come-from-behind] rides this year. It’s been tough, but I’m trying to stay positive. I’m riding great and that’s good. I’m glad I didn’t crash, because that was sketchy. I don’t know what the points are, but I know it’s close. We’ll regroup, try to come out swinging, and carry this momentum into Budds Creek.”
Chance Hymas (29) at Unadilla. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
“I definitely want to be there [atop the podium]. I’m getting glimpses of it and it’s getting frustrating, but I’m keeping my head down and going for it. This was one of the most technical tracks of the year and I’m feeling really good on the bike. [A win is] coming for sure, but I’m trying to be patient.”
Post Race Press Conference | Round 9 | Unadilla
The 2026 Pro Motocross Championship will continued next Saturday, August 22, with the penultimate round of the SMX World Championship regular season from Southern Maryland’s Budds Creek Motocross Park. The Yamaha Budds Creek National Presented by Carter CAT will feature live network coverage on NBC, starting at 12:30 p.m. PT / 3:30 p.m. ET. Comprehensive live coverage from Budds Creek will air on Peacock, beginning with Race Day Live at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET, followed by coverage of the motos at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET.
For information about the Pro Motocross Championship, please visit ProMotocross.com and be sure to follow all of the Pro Motocross social media channels for exclusive content and additional information on the latest news:
After clinching the 2026 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship with a win on Saturday, Robem Engineering’s Hank Vossberg won Sunday’s MotoAmerica Twins Cup race at Virginia International Raceway. Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane finished second, Karns/TST Industries Racing’s Kevin Olmedo was third, Weyh Racing’s Andrew Weyh was fourth and ECB Racing’s Eli Block was fifth.
Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law’s Loris Baz won Sunday’s red-flagged and restarted MotoAmerica Quad Lock Superbike race at Virginia International Raceway. Rahal Ducati Moto with XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen finished second, OrangeCat Racing’s Jayson Uribe was third, Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s JD Beach was fourth and Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim was fifth. Bobby Fong, Mathew Scholtz, Cameron Petersen and Benjamin Smith all DNF after an incident in the first turn.
Quarterley Racing’s Nathan Gouker won Sunday’s MotoAmerica Talent Cup race at Virginia International Raceway. Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane finished second, Team Roberts’ Kensei Matsudaira was third, Team Hammer’s Jake Paige was fourth and Bettencourt Racing’s Nathan Bettencourt was fifth.
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