Complete race results from the 2026 AHRMA Roadracing Series presented by VIB-ISO event held July 25-26 at Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, MI
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50 Years Of Superbike Racing: The Ben Spies Appendix
50 Years Of Superbike Racing: The Ben Spies Appendix
By Sean Bice
In literary terms, the word “appendix” is defined as “supplementary material attached at the end of a piece of writing.” An appendix at the end of a book usually provides extra details like facts, charts, lists, and other helpful data that is too long or detailed to include in the main chapters.
It’s been 18 years since three-time AMA Superbike Champion and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ben Spies set the record as the fastest Superbike rider to ever negotiate the twisty and technical 15-turn, 2.4-mile Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course… and Spies still holds the record to this day.
Owning a track record for nearly two decades is, in and of itself, incredible but keep in mind that motorcycles have continued to rip around Mid-Ohio, albeit despite MotoAmerica’s 10-year hiatus from holding an event at the track. Motorcycle schools, club racing events, team tests, and the annual AMA Vintage Days event have kept the two-wheel frenzy going at one of the Midwest’s premier road courses. And this coming weekend will be the third consecutive year that MotoAmerica has raced at Mid-Ohio.
On August 2, 2008. Ben Spies did a lap at Mid-Ohio in 1:23.639 during Superbike final qualifying, and no other motorcycle road racer went faster before then or, more importantly, since then. So, consider this story an appendix to Spies’ now-18-year-old feat.
Oh, and speaking of “appendix,” well, there is also that vestigial, um, appendage attached to the large intestine that can be problematic for some people. Ben Spies is one of them, and this Ben Spies appendix wouldn’t be complete without mentioning that Ben Spies appendix.
Spies had to have his surgically removed about a week prior to the Mid-Ohio round of the 2008 Superbike season. To say he wasn’t feeling well during the race weekend is a massive understatement.
“It was that part of the season where I had to race if I was going to win the title,” Spies said. “It hurt, and I had stitches and everything. I was able to get the track record, and I didn’t think that would happen. I gritted my teeth, got one fast lap in, and I don’t think I even rode the warm-up session on Friday. I got up to speed in the second session and got pole.”
Will Spies’ lap record be eclipsed this weekend? Odds are, it probably won’t be, but if it is, there is probably about 100% certainty that the rider who breaks the record will not be coming off recent appendix surgery!
CIV Trofeo Aprilia RS 660: American Mervis P9 at Misano
American rider Solomon Mervis qualified 11th and finished 9th in the Trofeo Aprilia RS 660 race during Round 4 of the Dunlop CIV at Misano World Circuit. Riding for Revo-M2, Mervis gained two positions in the wet race to secure a top-10 finish on Sunday.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days: Race Results From Ohio
View the complete official race results from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course below.
Race 1 - 350GP Pre-WWII GP125
Race 2 - V5 V3 Results-4
Race 2 - V5 V3 Results
Race 3 - V2 All Class C
Race 4 - AMA ASRA HW Production
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AMA: Drane Captures 2026 Nicky Hayden Horizon Award
Drane becomes third racer to win two Nicky Hayden AMA Horizon Awards in one year.
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) congratulates Sam Drane of Forbes, Australia — the winner of the 2026 Nicky Hayden AMA Road Race Horizon Award — alongside all the special award winners, which took place at the 2026 AMA Road Race Grand Championship at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
Drane emerged from the pack of riders by showcasing the necessary skill, determination and demeanor that exemplified the late Nicky Hayden — an AMA Hall of Famer — and set him up to excel at the professional level of racing. He joins Dallas Daniels and Bodie Paige as the only riders to earn two Horizon Awards in one year — after he earned the 2026 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award at the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship — and is the second racer to complete the feat in the last two years alongside Paige, a fellow Aussie.
“Sam stood out for a variety of reasons, but his speed on the track coupled with his character made him the perfect choice for this year’s honor,” AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant said. “Sam is well-deserving of this award and continues to make history as he gets ready to make the jump to the next level. I look forward to seeing Sam continue to race at a high level as a professional.”
Named in honor of Hayden’s memory by the AMA Board of Directors in 2017, the Nicky Hayden AMA Road Race Horizon Award is given to the rider that best represents Hayden’s qualities of professionalism, civility, grit and determination, in addition to their performance on the track.
As Drane raced his way to the highest honor in amateur road racing, a pair of other competitors were also recognized for their accomplishments during the AMA Road Race Grand Championship.
Additionally, the AMA congratulates AMA Amateur Road Racer of the Year Adam Beldyga and AMA Vet/Senior Road Racer of the Year Alex Irzyk.
For the first time in the event’s history, the AMA Road Race Grand Championship ran alongside Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, with riders taking to the iconic 2.4-mile road racing course at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
To learn more about the AMA’s road racing efforts, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com/racing/track-racing/road-racing/
NEMRR: Round 4 Race Results From New Hampshire Speedway
Round 4 of the 2026 NEMRR season took place July 25–26 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway under ideal conditions, with sunshine and temperatures in the low 80s both days. Alongside a full weekend of racing, the event featured the fifth annual Scott Mullin Memorial Ride, honoring a racer whose legacy reached well beyond his success on the track. Scott was a devoted husband, father, businessman, and a positive force throughout the motorcycle community. During Sunday lunch, hundreds of motorcycles rode in from Souhegan Valley Motorsports, the Mullin family dealership, and joined Scott’s NEMRR family for a procession that filled every inch of the 1.6-mile road course, four to five bikes wide. The event again raised significant funds for the Scott Mullin Memorial Scholarship Fund, which supports students enrolled in powersports programs at several local New Hampshire colleges and carries Scott’s generosity forward for future generations.
The featured race of the weekend, the Seacoast Sport Cycle / Dunlop Dash for Cash, delivered the storyline of the weekend. In a dramatic finish, Ben Gloddy took the checkered flag on track and set the fastest lap of the entire weekend at 1:11.305 but was assessed a time penalty for jumping the start that handed the official win to Adam Guyer. The feature also claimed two of the paddock’s quickest riders: Jacob Crossman crashed out of the race, and Eric Wood was sidelined by a mechanical failure when his brake caliper sucked in a foreign object and damaged his braking system.
Adam Guyer took the win on his Ducati Streetfighter V2 with a best lap of 1:13.470 over eight laps. Gloddy was classified second, 1.75 seconds behind after his start penalty, with Jared Mileika third. Guyer now has the season points lead in both the Dash for Cash and the overall NEMRR #1 plate chase.
In addition to the Dash, Adam Guyer added wins in GTL, Lightweight Superbike, Lightweight Grand Prix, Heavyweight Streetfighter Combined, Thunderbike, and Supertwins Combined for a total of 7 class wins on the weekend.
Other multi-win Experts on the weekend included Eric Wood (Formula 40 Unlimited, Unlimited Grand Prix, Unlimited Superbike, and Heavyweight Superbike) and Nathan Bettencourt (GTU, 500 Supersport). Bettencourt’s accomplishment was particularly notable, as he had just turned 16 and threw a leg over his father’s Yamaha R6 just to try out a “big bike” for the first time. Bettencourt has had both Moto America Talent Cup and WSS300 success, but the middleweight bike was a new challenge for the young rider. He showed great promise in his first weekend, winning the GTU class and running with experienced riders in both Middleweight Supersport and the Dash for Cash, all while looking smooth and in control all weekend long. There is a bright future in store for this young man!
The standout of the Amateur ranks was Randy Morrissette, who collected 4 class wins on his Suzuki GSX-R1000 — Formula 40 Unlimited, Unlimited Grand Prix, Unlimited Supersport, and Unlimited Superbike. Kyle Sackett matched the pace with 3 Amateur wins (GTL, Lightweight Superbike, and Thunderbike).
In the Amateur Dash for Cash, Paul Berger took the win, running a best lap of 1:17.483. David Komm finished 0.8 seconds behind to take second, with Camil Zuk third, another 6.1 seconds back.
The Novice ranks featured an impressive performance from Matthew Somlo, who swept 3 races — Middleweight Grand Prix A, Middleweight Grand Prix B, and Unlimited Grand Prix A. Jonathan Vaughan added 2 more Novice wins (Ultra-lightweight Grand Prix A and Ultra-lightweight Grand Prix B).
In Super Street, Fabio Ferreira took SS Lightweight A, SS Lightweight, and SS Lightweight B, while Jason Feinberg took SS Unlimited A and SS Unlimited. As always, the NEMRR Super Street class is the perfect low-pressure entry into road racing, giving track-day prepared riders the chance to mix it up on the same weekend as the rest of the paddock.
Round 5 of the NEMRR series is September 12-13 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. For more information please visit www.nemrr.com.
MotoAmerica Twins Cup: Reparto Veloce Fielding Dobbs & Alvarez
Reparto Veloce Joining MotoAmerica Twins Cup Series With Dobbs & Alvarez
Reparto Veloce Racing in Chandler, Arizona is excited to announce its MotoAmerica Twins Cup debut with riders Mallory Dobbs and Gio Alvarez aboard Aprilia RS660s. They will be competing in the Twins Cup rounds at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and Virginia International Raceway as final developmental stages with sights set on a full 2027 MotoAmerica Twins Cup commitment.
As Arizona’s premier dealership for Aprilia, Vespa, and Moto Guzzi, Reparto Veloce has built its reputation on exceptional customer experience, technical excellence, and a performance-driven heritage supported by personalized service and lasting relationships. Reparto Veloce’s continued expansion into motorcycle road racing represents a long-term commitment to developing riders and creating a clear pathway from entry-level competition to the national stage. While establishing aligned partners, experienced personnel, and professional resources, Reparto Veloce continues building a program designed to deliver far more than a traditional race weekend to its clients. By entering MotoAmerica alongside Mallory Dobbs and Gio Alvarez marks an important next step in that vision. Reparto Veloce is not simply joining the national racing stage, it is building structure, opportunity, and momentum to shape what comes next.
Colin Barnauskas – Owner – Reparto Veloce, reflects so far on the experience of putting the team together: “Motorcycles are what bring us all together, and racing is where my true passion has always been. I believe something special happens when the right riders, partners, and personnel come together with a shared purpose. There are many talented riders who have the drive to advance but do not always have the structure or resources to take that next step. Reparto Veloce Racing was developed to help create those opportunities, and Mallory Dobbs and Gio Alvarez are vital to making that vision possible. Together, we are building more than a race team, we are building a program that can help develop riders, strengthen the sport, and create a lasting impact”
Gio Alvarez made his MotoAmerica debut in the SC-Project Twins Cup class at Laguna Seca in 2025, earning two top-15 finishes. A multiple CVMA Twins Class lap record holder on his 2026 Aprilia RS660, Gio is now eager to continue building on that experience as part of the new Reparto Veloce Racing program. “I am incredibly grateful to Reparto Veloce and Colin for the opportunity to help build, develop, and race my 2026 RS660,” says Alvarez. “At this stage in my life and career, I am determined to prove that I can compete with the fastest riders in the country, even at tracks I have never seen before. I have always wanted the opportunity to race more MotoAmerica events and experience the sport at a truly professional level. This is one of the most exciting opportunities I have ever had, and I am committed to making the team proud.”
Mallory Dobbs has competed professionally in both the United States and Europe since 2023, racing in MotoAmerica Supersport, Mission Super Hooligan, and Twins Cup classes. She finished 10th overall in the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship and recorded a career-best 13th-place finish in Supersport. Most recently, Dobbs competed in the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship as part of the WorldSBK paddock, finishing 11th overall during the championship’s inaugural 2024 season and earning multiple top-10 results. She now returns to MotoAmerica eager to apply the experience and perspective gained while competing on the world stage.
“I cannot thank Colin, Gio, and the entire Reparto Veloce Racing team enough for the opportunity to return to the MotoAmerica paddock,” says Dobbs. “After racing overseas, I am incredibly excited to compete in America again, have fun racing, and take on a new challenge aboard the Aprilia RS660. I am eager to learn the bike, work closely with the team, and see what we can accomplish together. These two race weekends will bring a significant learning curve, but I am ready to embrace it and could not be more stoked for the new challenge!”
Reparto Veloce Racing would like to thank their team partners for making this program possible.
CIV Moto3: American Raymond Jr. Double P9 At Misano
American Joshua Raymond Jr. finished 9th in both Moto3 races during Round 4 of the Dunlop CIV at Misano World Circuit. Riding his Lucky Racing machine, Raymond Jr. scored back-to-back top-10 finishes in Race 1 on Saturday and Race 2 on Sunday.
Joshua Raymond Jr.: “Tough weekend in Misano…Came away with two P9 finishes, but I never really felt 100% comfortable with the bike all weekend and struggled to find the pace I knew I could’ve had. On top of that, one of our motors decided it was time to go midway through a session, so that definitely didn’t help. Not every race is going to go the way you want, but these are the weekends that I can learn from the most. Still need to fined those little pieces to the puzzle, so we’ll take what we learned, and build on that. We have a good break until the next round, and I’m going to take this time to work even harder and improve in anyway possible. Thank you to my team, all of my sponsors, and my family who continue to support me!”
Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: The Frankenstein Special
By Mat Oxley:
So, imagine this. It’s July. You’ve got nothing to do. The day’s a real scorcher, and all you want to do is just sit down in the shade, have a cool drink and, who knows, listen to a ninety minutes long podcast where two geezers discuss the potential benefits of strapping a nuclear reactor to a motorbike and other hypotheticals.
Well, whether you’re having a sunny holiday or are just getting your tan on in the mediterranean bliss of, eh, London…we’ve got just the thing for you!
Last week, we asked our awesome Patreons to send in their questions. Then, on Friday, Mat and Peter went to answer them. ‘Which ones?’, you might ask.
In which case we’d say: ‘All of them!’
Yes, they called us mad. Yes, they said it couldn’t be done. But here we are, with questions about Frankenstein bikes, superstitions about crashing, the feel of a perfect throttle and more. Oh, and stick around to learn something about cycling…
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Oh, and a quick word in regards to sponsors:
If you’re interested in connecting with a really unique MotoGP audience — we’re working with Smash Brand Group out of Sydney to manage partnerships. Curious? Just head to smashbrandgroup.com.au and get in touch!
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Draws Huge Crowd To Mid-Ohio
2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Turn 14 Distribution Highlights Greatest Parts of Vintage Motorcycling Community
AMA thanks attendees, partners and sponsors for their part in fostering another dynamic Vintage Motorcycle Days event.
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) extends its gratitude to the tens of thousands of attendees and our partners and sponsors who helped make 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution — which ran July 24-26 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio — a roaring success.
Owned and organized by the AMA and co-promoted by track owner Green-Savoree Racing Promotions, Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution is the summer’s premier motorcycle event. The event serves as the primary fundraiser for the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame and its mission to preserve the history and heritage of American motorcycling.
“There is no event on the calendar quite like AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, as tens of thousands of enthusiasts gather at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, connected by our shared love of motorcycling,” AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman said. “An event of this magnitude would be impossible to accomplish without the support of our partners, sponsors, volunteers, AMA staff, and supporters, and we are so grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s event successful.”
This year, the AMA celebrated the 50th anniversary of AMA Superbike by including a number of iconic motorcycles from AMA Superbike lore. Several former members of Team Honda’s earliest AMA Superbike teams were also in attendance.
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and three-time World Grand Prix champion Freddie Spencer served as the grand marshal for the 34th annual AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. He was on-hand to greet fans, participate in daily in question-and-sessions, lead the Lap for History, and sign autographs.
“Freddie Spencer was the perfect Grand Marshal for this year’s AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days,” AMA Editorial Director Mitch Boehm said. “Freddie came through the road racing ranks during the 1970s and competed strongly in those early years of AMA Superbike competition, and with AMA Superbike being the theme of this year’s VMD event, we couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks also to Honda teammate Mike Baldwin for adding to the AMA Superbike celebration, along with a handful of other Team Honda riders and crew from the early 1980s.”
Several of the leading brands in the motorcycle industry also attended AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, and the AMA is grateful for the contributions of our sponsors and partners, who supported the event financially.
“We are extremely grateful for title sponsor, Permco, and presenting sponsor, Turn 14 Distribution, who have been steadfast supporters of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days for years,” AMA Business Development Manager Michael Kula said. “With Permco serving as title sponsor for the past four events and Turn 14 Distribution coming in for its second year as presenting sponsor, we can’t thank them enough for their dedication and devotion to the vintage riding community.”
Kula also expressed appreciation to all sponsors and vendors, including Permco, Turn 14 Distribution, Motorcycle Classics, Royal Enfield, Cardo, All Balls Racing, SSR Motorsports, Biltwell, Billet Motorsports, Kenda Tire, Spectro Performance Oils, BMW MOA, Classic British Motorcycle Club of Cincinnati, Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club, Trail Bikes, Winston Products, Mimi and Moto, Iron Pony, STACYC, Cometic Gasket/Klotz Lubricants, Mecum Auctions, Liquid Lab, Kabuto Helmets, Vance & Hines, Advanced Sleeve, TrauMoto, Honda Heritage, S&S Cycle, Awareness 22, Third Eye Design and Mize Mobile.
The AMA also thanks Harley-Davidson, Honda, Suzuki and Royal Enfield for hosting demo rides for attendees this year.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days would not be possible without an excellent venue, and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is the perfect site for all the exciting opportunities that the event offers its attendees.
“We have built a fantastic working relationship with the team at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, and the facility has become a versatile venue for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days each year,” AMA Chief Operating Officer James Holter said. “We appreciate Mid-Ohio’s efforts to help put on an outstanding event for our members. I’d like to personally thank security manager Paul Alterio and safety manager Brian Sipes for keeping our attendees safe.”
A key piece of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is the largest motorcycle swap meet in North America, which takes place on the Mid-Ohio grounds. For the third straight year, the swap meet sold out well before the event.
“The swap meet at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days has only grown over the past few years, and that is a product of the dedication that our attendees and members have for our swap meet,” AMA Director of Information Technology Shaun Holloway said. “Thank you to our loyal vendors, many of whom have been consistent presences at our swap meet for years, and all of those that made the trip to Mid-Ohio in search of parts, memorabilia or even a new bike.”
The backbone of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is the large collection of AMA members that make the trip to Mid-Ohio for the weekend gathering of enthusiasts. Assisting these outstanding members is the AMA member services team, which works tirelessly throughout the weekend to provide excellent customer service and support to all attendees.
“Each year, we set out to make AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days a worthwhile experience for our members,” AMA Director of Marketing and Communications Joy Burgess said. “A major goal of this event is also to bring in new members, and our outstanding member services team helped process over 450 memberships this year. Thank you to all of our AMA members who make this an outstanding event each year.”
In addition to the members that attended AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, the AMA is grateful to all the AMA volunteers, as well as AMA-chartered and partner organizations, that help the event run smoothly.
“It takes a great team to execute an event of this magnitude, and we are immensely grateful for the efforts of our volunteers — which included AMA members, as well as volunteers from the AMA-chartered Christian Motorcyclist Association (CMA), our partner Motorcycle Ohio, and the many bike show judges who assisted with the Motorcycle Classics AMA Hall of Fame Bike Show,” AMA Events Manager Makenzi Martin said. “AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days would not be what it is without our volunteers and dedicated AMA staff, and we cannot thank them enough for sacrificing their time to make this event a success.”
Vintage racing is at the heart of the activities at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, as thousands of racers from across the country competed in vintage motocross, trials, hare scrambles, flat track, road racing and pitbike racing during this year’s event.
“We run one of the most expansive vintage racing programs in the country at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, spanning off-road and on-road disciplines,” AMA Deputy Director of Racing Mike Burkeen said. “With this wide range of racing, we lean heavily on our staff, partner organizations and volunteers, who help keep our racing efforts run as smooth as possible.”
Burkeen thanked Baja M-X Incorporated, the Christian Motorcycle Association, Log Road M-X, Mandy Mastin and the Hare Scrambles Team, Trials Incorporated, America Superbike Racing Association, the Bagger Racing League, Baer Racing, eScore Electronic Event Scoring, Kevin Kelly, RaceLine Ministry, Acerbis, Ashland County Fairgrounds, MotoAmerica and the Roadracing World Action Fund.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is America’s largest celebration of vintage motorcycling and is among the most prominent single-weekend motorcycle events each summer. Stay engaged with AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days news, see photos from the event and prepare for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2027 by visiting VintageMotorcycleDays.com/ .
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AMA Congratulates 2026 AMA Vintage Grand Champions
Quinn Wentzel crowned AMA Vintage Grand Champion while Dennis Burnett earns AMA Senior Vintage Grand Championship.
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Vintage racing sits at the heart of the event schedule at Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, which is held at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, as thousands of racers compete for the AMA Vintage Grand Championship and AMA Senior Vintage Grand Championship during the event.
The AMA Vintage Grand Championship is decided by the combined point totals from motocross, hare scrambles and trials competition throughout the weekend. Capturing the AMA Vintage Grand Championship was Quinn Wentzel of Canfield, Ohio, while Dennis Burnett of Augusta, Kan., rode his way to the AMA Senior Vintage Grand Championship.
Both Wentzel and Burnett took home AMA Vintage Grand Champion honors for the second-consecutive year, displaying consistency and racing prowess during the weekend of competition.
Wentzel earned his fourth-straight AMA Vintage Grand Championship at 2026 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, his eighth overall — including additional championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Wentzel enjoyed podium finishes in all three disciplines, including victories in the Open Motocross class and Vintage Factory Expert in trials.
“I enjoy the atmosphere; it’s just really cool to have all of those races going on in one place,” Wentzel said about racing at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. “I have a long background in hare scrambles, motocross and trials for the last 20 years, so it’s all of the three things I’m good at in one place.”
Burnett also claimed his second-consecutive championship thanks to podium finishes in all three disciplines, including a victory in the Vintage Old School Expert class in trials.
“I’ve been doing it for years. I’ve raced a lot of hare scrambles, a lot of motocross and grew up riding trials. I always like to do every discipline,” Burnett said. “There’s a lot of good competition.”
AHRMA: Race Results From Gingerman Raceway
Complete race results from the 2026 AHRMA Roadracing Series presented by VIB-ISO event held July 25-26 at Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, MI
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50 Years Of Superbike Racing: The Ben Spies Appendix
50 Years Of Superbike Racing: The Ben Spies Appendix
By Sean Bice
In literary terms, the word “appendix” is defined as “supplementary material attached at the end of a piece of writing.” An appendix at the end of a book usually provides extra details like facts, charts, lists, and other helpful data that is too long or detailed to include in the main chapters.
It’s been 18 years since three-time AMA Superbike Champion and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ben Spies set the record as the fastest Superbike rider to ever negotiate the twisty and technical 15-turn, 2.4-mile Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course… and Spies still holds the record to this day.
Owning a track record for nearly two decades is, in and of itself, incredible but keep in mind that motorcycles have continued to rip around Mid-Ohio, albeit despite MotoAmerica’s 10-year hiatus from holding an event at the track. Motorcycle schools, club racing events, team tests, and the annual AMA Vintage Days event have kept the two-wheel frenzy going at one of the Midwest’s premier road courses. And this coming weekend will be the third consecutive year that MotoAmerica has raced at Mid-Ohio.
On August 2, 2008. Ben Spies did a lap at Mid-Ohio in 1:23.639 during Superbike final qualifying, and no other motorcycle road racer went faster before then or, more importantly, since then. So, consider this story an appendix to Spies’ now-18-year-old feat.
Oh, and speaking of “appendix,” well, there is also that vestigial, um, appendage attached to the large intestine that can be problematic for some people. Ben Spies is one of them, and this Ben Spies appendix wouldn’t be complete without mentioning that Ben Spies appendix.
Spies had to have his surgically removed about a week prior to the Mid-Ohio round of the 2008 Superbike season. To say he wasn’t feeling well during the race weekend is a massive understatement.
“It was that part of the season where I had to race if I was going to win the title,” Spies said. “It hurt, and I had stitches and everything. I was able to get the track record, and I didn’t think that would happen. I gritted my teeth, got one fast lap in, and I don’t think I even rode the warm-up session on Friday. I got up to speed in the second session and got pole.”
Will Spies’ lap record be eclipsed this weekend? Odds are, it probably won’t be, but if it is, there is probably about 100% certainty that the rider who breaks the record will not be coming off recent appendix surgery!
CIV Trofeo Aprilia RS 660: American Mervis P9 at Misano
American rider Solomon Mervis qualified 11th and finished 9th in the Trofeo Aprilia RS 660 race during Round 4 of the Dunlop CIV at Misano World Circuit. Riding for Revo-M2, Mervis gained two positions in the wet race to secure a top-10 finish on Sunday.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days: Race Results From Ohio
View the complete official race results from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course below.
Race 1 - 350GP Pre-WWII GP125
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AMA: Drane Captures 2026 Nicky Hayden Horizon Award
Drane becomes third racer to win two Nicky Hayden AMA Horizon Awards in one year.
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) congratulates Sam Drane of Forbes, Australia — the winner of the 2026 Nicky Hayden AMA Road Race Horizon Award — alongside all the special award winners, which took place at the 2026 AMA Road Race Grand Championship at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
Drane emerged from the pack of riders by showcasing the necessary skill, determination and demeanor that exemplified the late Nicky Hayden — an AMA Hall of Famer — and set him up to excel at the professional level of racing. He joins Dallas Daniels and Bodie Paige as the only riders to earn two Horizon Awards in one year — after he earned the 2026 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award at the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship — and is the second racer to complete the feat in the last two years alongside Paige, a fellow Aussie.
“Sam stood out for a variety of reasons, but his speed on the track coupled with his character made him the perfect choice for this year’s honor,” AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant said. “Sam is well-deserving of this award and continues to make history as he gets ready to make the jump to the next level. I look forward to seeing Sam continue to race at a high level as a professional.”
Named in honor of Hayden’s memory by the AMA Board of Directors in 2017, the Nicky Hayden AMA Road Race Horizon Award is given to the rider that best represents Hayden’s qualities of professionalism, civility, grit and determination, in addition to their performance on the track.
As Drane raced his way to the highest honor in amateur road racing, a pair of other competitors were also recognized for their accomplishments during the AMA Road Race Grand Championship.
Additionally, the AMA congratulates AMA Amateur Road Racer of the Year Adam Beldyga and AMA Vet/Senior Road Racer of the Year Alex Irzyk.
For the first time in the event’s history, the AMA Road Race Grand Championship ran alongside Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, with riders taking to the iconic 2.4-mile road racing course at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
To learn more about the AMA’s road racing efforts, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com/racing/track-racing/road-racing/
NEMRR: Round 4 Race Results From New Hampshire Speedway
Round 4 of the 2026 NEMRR season took place July 25–26 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway under ideal conditions, with sunshine and temperatures in the low 80s both days. Alongside a full weekend of racing, the event featured the fifth annual Scott Mullin Memorial Ride, honoring a racer whose legacy reached well beyond his success on the track. Scott was a devoted husband, father, businessman, and a positive force throughout the motorcycle community. During Sunday lunch, hundreds of motorcycles rode in from Souhegan Valley Motorsports, the Mullin family dealership, and joined Scott’s NEMRR family for a procession that filled every inch of the 1.6-mile road course, four to five bikes wide. The event again raised significant funds for the Scott Mullin Memorial Scholarship Fund, which supports students enrolled in powersports programs at several local New Hampshire colleges and carries Scott’s generosity forward for future generations.
The featured race of the weekend, the Seacoast Sport Cycle / Dunlop Dash for Cash, delivered the storyline of the weekend. In a dramatic finish, Ben Gloddy took the checkered flag on track and set the fastest lap of the entire weekend at 1:11.305 but was assessed a time penalty for jumping the start that handed the official win to Adam Guyer. The feature also claimed two of the paddock’s quickest riders: Jacob Crossman crashed out of the race, and Eric Wood was sidelined by a mechanical failure when his brake caliper sucked in a foreign object and damaged his braking system.
Adam Guyer took the win on his Ducati Streetfighter V2 with a best lap of 1:13.470 over eight laps. Gloddy was classified second, 1.75 seconds behind after his start penalty, with Jared Mileika third. Guyer now has the season points lead in both the Dash for Cash and the overall NEMRR #1 plate chase.
In addition to the Dash, Adam Guyer added wins in GTL, Lightweight Superbike, Lightweight Grand Prix, Heavyweight Streetfighter Combined, Thunderbike, and Supertwins Combined for a total of 7 class wins on the weekend.
Other multi-win Experts on the weekend included Eric Wood (Formula 40 Unlimited, Unlimited Grand Prix, Unlimited Superbike, and Heavyweight Superbike) and Nathan Bettencourt (GTU, 500 Supersport). Bettencourt’s accomplishment was particularly notable, as he had just turned 16 and threw a leg over his father’s Yamaha R6 just to try out a “big bike” for the first time. Bettencourt has had both Moto America Talent Cup and WSS300 success, but the middleweight bike was a new challenge for the young rider. He showed great promise in his first weekend, winning the GTU class and running with experienced riders in both Middleweight Supersport and the Dash for Cash, all while looking smooth and in control all weekend long. There is a bright future in store for this young man!
The standout of the Amateur ranks was Randy Morrissette, who collected 4 class wins on his Suzuki GSX-R1000 — Formula 40 Unlimited, Unlimited Grand Prix, Unlimited Supersport, and Unlimited Superbike. Kyle Sackett matched the pace with 3 Amateur wins (GTL, Lightweight Superbike, and Thunderbike).
In the Amateur Dash for Cash, Paul Berger took the win, running a best lap of 1:17.483. David Komm finished 0.8 seconds behind to take second, with Camil Zuk third, another 6.1 seconds back.
The Novice ranks featured an impressive performance from Matthew Somlo, who swept 3 races — Middleweight Grand Prix A, Middleweight Grand Prix B, and Unlimited Grand Prix A. Jonathan Vaughan added 2 more Novice wins (Ultra-lightweight Grand Prix A and Ultra-lightweight Grand Prix B).
In Super Street, Fabio Ferreira took SS Lightweight A, SS Lightweight, and SS Lightweight B, while Jason Feinberg took SS Unlimited A and SS Unlimited. As always, the NEMRR Super Street class is the perfect low-pressure entry into road racing, giving track-day prepared riders the chance to mix it up on the same weekend as the rest of the paddock.
Round 5 of the NEMRR series is September 12-13 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. For more information please visit www.nemrr.com.
MotoAmerica Twins Cup: Reparto Veloce Fielding Dobbs & Alvarez
Reparto Veloce Joining MotoAmerica Twins Cup Series With Dobbs & Alvarez
Reparto Veloce Racing in Chandler, Arizona is excited to announce its MotoAmerica Twins Cup debut with riders Mallory Dobbs and Gio Alvarez aboard Aprilia RS660s. They will be competing in the Twins Cup rounds at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and Virginia International Raceway as final developmental stages with sights set on a full 2027 MotoAmerica Twins Cup commitment.
As Arizona’s premier dealership for Aprilia, Vespa, and Moto Guzzi, Reparto Veloce has built its reputation on exceptional customer experience, technical excellence, and a performance-driven heritage supported by personalized service and lasting relationships. Reparto Veloce’s continued expansion into motorcycle road racing represents a long-term commitment to developing riders and creating a clear pathway from entry-level competition to the national stage. While establishing aligned partners, experienced personnel, and professional resources, Reparto Veloce continues building a program designed to deliver far more than a traditional race weekend to its clients. By entering MotoAmerica alongside Mallory Dobbs and Gio Alvarez marks an important next step in that vision. Reparto Veloce is not simply joining the national racing stage, it is building structure, opportunity, and momentum to shape what comes next.
Colin Barnauskas – Owner – Reparto Veloce, reflects so far on the experience of putting the team together: “Motorcycles are what bring us all together, and racing is where my true passion has always been. I believe something special happens when the right riders, partners, and personnel come together with a shared purpose. There are many talented riders who have the drive to advance but do not always have the structure or resources to take that next step. Reparto Veloce Racing was developed to help create those opportunities, and Mallory Dobbs and Gio Alvarez are vital to making that vision possible. Together, we are building more than a race team, we are building a program that can help develop riders, strengthen the sport, and create a lasting impact”
Gio Alvarez made his MotoAmerica debut in the SC-Project Twins Cup class at Laguna Seca in 2025, earning two top-15 finishes. A multiple CVMA Twins Class lap record holder on his 2026 Aprilia RS660, Gio is now eager to continue building on that experience as part of the new Reparto Veloce Racing program. “I am incredibly grateful to Reparto Veloce and Colin for the opportunity to help build, develop, and race my 2026 RS660,” says Alvarez. “At this stage in my life and career, I am determined to prove that I can compete with the fastest riders in the country, even at tracks I have never seen before. I have always wanted the opportunity to race more MotoAmerica events and experience the sport at a truly professional level. This is one of the most exciting opportunities I have ever had, and I am committed to making the team proud.”
Mallory Dobbs has competed professionally in both the United States and Europe since 2023, racing in MotoAmerica Supersport, Mission Super Hooligan, and Twins Cup classes. She finished 10th overall in the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship and recorded a career-best 13th-place finish in Supersport. Most recently, Dobbs competed in the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship as part of the WorldSBK paddock, finishing 11th overall during the championship’s inaugural 2024 season and earning multiple top-10 results. She now returns to MotoAmerica eager to apply the experience and perspective gained while competing on the world stage.
“I cannot thank Colin, Gio, and the entire Reparto Veloce Racing team enough for the opportunity to return to the MotoAmerica paddock,” says Dobbs. “After racing overseas, I am incredibly excited to compete in America again, have fun racing, and take on a new challenge aboard the Aprilia RS660. I am eager to learn the bike, work closely with the team, and see what we can accomplish together. These two race weekends will bring a significant learning curve, but I am ready to embrace it and could not be more stoked for the new challenge!”
Reparto Veloce Racing would like to thank their team partners for making this program possible.
CIV Moto3: American Raymond Jr. Double P9 At Misano
American Joshua Raymond Jr. finished 9th in both Moto3 races during Round 4 of the Dunlop CIV at Misano World Circuit. Riding his Lucky Racing machine, Raymond Jr. scored back-to-back top-10 finishes in Race 1 on Saturday and Race 2 on Sunday.
Joshua Raymond Jr.: “Tough weekend in Misano…Came away with two P9 finishes, but I never really felt 100% comfortable with the bike all weekend and struggled to find the pace I knew I could’ve had. On top of that, one of our motors decided it was time to go midway through a session, so that definitely didn’t help. Not every race is going to go the way you want, but these are the weekends that I can learn from the most. Still need to fined those little pieces to the puzzle, so we’ll take what we learned, and build on that. We have a good break until the next round, and I’m going to take this time to work even harder and improve in anyway possible. Thank you to my team, all of my sponsors, and my family who continue to support me!”
Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: The Frankenstein Special
By Mat Oxley:
So, imagine this. It’s July. You’ve got nothing to do. The day’s a real scorcher, and all you want to do is just sit down in the shade, have a cool drink and, who knows, listen to a ninety minutes long podcast where two geezers discuss the potential benefits of strapping a nuclear reactor to a motorbike and other hypotheticals.
Well, whether you’re having a sunny holiday or are just getting your tan on in the mediterranean bliss of, eh, London…we’ve got just the thing for you!
Last week, we asked our awesome Patreons to send in their questions. Then, on Friday, Mat and Peter went to answer them. ‘Which ones?’, you might ask.
In which case we’d say: ‘All of them!’
Yes, they called us mad. Yes, they said it couldn’t be done. But here we are, with questions about Frankenstein bikes, superstitions about crashing, the feel of a perfect throttle and more. Oh, and stick around to learn something about cycling…
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AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Draws Huge Crowd To Mid-Ohio
2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Turn 14 Distribution Highlights Greatest Parts of Vintage Motorcycling Community
AMA thanks attendees, partners and sponsors for their part in fostering another dynamic Vintage Motorcycle Days event.
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) extends its gratitude to the tens of thousands of attendees and our partners and sponsors who helped make 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution — which ran July 24-26 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio — a roaring success.
Owned and organized by the AMA and co-promoted by track owner Green-Savoree Racing Promotions, Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution is the summer’s premier motorcycle event. The event serves as the primary fundraiser for the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame and its mission to preserve the history and heritage of American motorcycling.
“There is no event on the calendar quite like AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, as tens of thousands of enthusiasts gather at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, connected by our shared love of motorcycling,” AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman said. “An event of this magnitude would be impossible to accomplish without the support of our partners, sponsors, volunteers, AMA staff, and supporters, and we are so grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s event successful.”
This year, the AMA celebrated the 50th anniversary of AMA Superbike by including a number of iconic motorcycles from AMA Superbike lore. Several former members of Team Honda’s earliest AMA Superbike teams were also in attendance.
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and three-time World Grand Prix champion Freddie Spencer served as the grand marshal for the 34th annual AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. He was on-hand to greet fans, participate in daily in question-and-sessions, lead the Lap for History, and sign autographs.
“Freddie Spencer was the perfect Grand Marshal for this year’s AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days,” AMA Editorial Director Mitch Boehm said. “Freddie came through the road racing ranks during the 1970s and competed strongly in those early years of AMA Superbike competition, and with AMA Superbike being the theme of this year’s VMD event, we couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks also to Honda teammate Mike Baldwin for adding to the AMA Superbike celebration, along with a handful of other Team Honda riders and crew from the early 1980s.”
Several of the leading brands in the motorcycle industry also attended AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, and the AMA is grateful for the contributions of our sponsors and partners, who supported the event financially.
“We are extremely grateful for title sponsor, Permco, and presenting sponsor, Turn 14 Distribution, who have been steadfast supporters of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days for years,” AMA Business Development Manager Michael Kula said. “With Permco serving as title sponsor for the past four events and Turn 14 Distribution coming in for its second year as presenting sponsor, we can’t thank them enough for their dedication and devotion to the vintage riding community.”
Kula also expressed appreciation to all sponsors and vendors, including Permco, Turn 14 Distribution, Motorcycle Classics, Royal Enfield, Cardo, All Balls Racing, SSR Motorsports, Biltwell, Billet Motorsports, Kenda Tire, Spectro Performance Oils, BMW MOA, Classic British Motorcycle Club of Cincinnati, Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club, Trail Bikes, Winston Products, Mimi and Moto, Iron Pony, STACYC, Cometic Gasket/Klotz Lubricants, Mecum Auctions, Liquid Lab, Kabuto Helmets, Vance & Hines, Advanced Sleeve, TrauMoto, Honda Heritage, S&S Cycle, Awareness 22, Third Eye Design and Mize Mobile.
The AMA also thanks Harley-Davidson, Honda, Suzuki and Royal Enfield for hosting demo rides for attendees this year.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days would not be possible without an excellent venue, and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is the perfect site for all the exciting opportunities that the event offers its attendees.
“We have built a fantastic working relationship with the team at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, and the facility has become a versatile venue for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days each year,” AMA Chief Operating Officer James Holter said. “We appreciate Mid-Ohio’s efforts to help put on an outstanding event for our members. I’d like to personally thank security manager Paul Alterio and safety manager Brian Sipes for keeping our attendees safe.”
A key piece of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is the largest motorcycle swap meet in North America, which takes place on the Mid-Ohio grounds. For the third straight year, the swap meet sold out well before the event.
“The swap meet at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days has only grown over the past few years, and that is a product of the dedication that our attendees and members have for our swap meet,” AMA Director of Information Technology Shaun Holloway said. “Thank you to our loyal vendors, many of whom have been consistent presences at our swap meet for years, and all of those that made the trip to Mid-Ohio in search of parts, memorabilia or even a new bike.”
The backbone of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is the large collection of AMA members that make the trip to Mid-Ohio for the weekend gathering of enthusiasts. Assisting these outstanding members is the AMA member services team, which works tirelessly throughout the weekend to provide excellent customer service and support to all attendees.
“Each year, we set out to make AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days a worthwhile experience for our members,” AMA Director of Marketing and Communications Joy Burgess said. “A major goal of this event is also to bring in new members, and our outstanding member services team helped process over 450 memberships this year. Thank you to all of our AMA members who make this an outstanding event each year.”
In addition to the members that attended AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, the AMA is grateful to all the AMA volunteers, as well as AMA-chartered and partner organizations, that help the event run smoothly.
“It takes a great team to execute an event of this magnitude, and we are immensely grateful for the efforts of our volunteers — which included AMA members, as well as volunteers from the AMA-chartered Christian Motorcyclist Association (CMA), our partner Motorcycle Ohio, and the many bike show judges who assisted with the Motorcycle Classics AMA Hall of Fame Bike Show,” AMA Events Manager Makenzi Martin said. “AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days would not be what it is without our volunteers and dedicated AMA staff, and we cannot thank them enough for sacrificing their time to make this event a success.”
Vintage racing is at the heart of the activities at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, as thousands of racers from across the country competed in vintage motocross, trials, hare scrambles, flat track, road racing and pitbike racing during this year’s event.
“We run one of the most expansive vintage racing programs in the country at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, spanning off-road and on-road disciplines,” AMA Deputy Director of Racing Mike Burkeen said. “With this wide range of racing, we lean heavily on our staff, partner organizations and volunteers, who help keep our racing efforts run as smooth as possible.”
Burkeen thanked Baja M-X Incorporated, the Christian Motorcycle Association, Log Road M-X, Mandy Mastin and the Hare Scrambles Team, Trials Incorporated, America Superbike Racing Association, the Bagger Racing League, Baer Racing, eScore Electronic Event Scoring, Kevin Kelly, RaceLine Ministry, Acerbis, Ashland County Fairgrounds, MotoAmerica and the Roadracing World Action Fund.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is America’s largest celebration of vintage motorcycling and is among the most prominent single-weekend motorcycle events each summer. Stay engaged with AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days news, see photos from the event and prepare for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2027 by visiting VintageMotorcycleDays.com/ .
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AMA Congratulates 2026 AMA Vintage Grand Champions
Quinn Wentzel crowned AMA Vintage Grand Champion while Dennis Burnett earns AMA Senior Vintage Grand Championship.
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Vintage racing sits at the heart of the event schedule at Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, which is held at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, as thousands of racers compete for the AMA Vintage Grand Championship and AMA Senior Vintage Grand Championship during the event.
The AMA Vintage Grand Championship is decided by the combined point totals from motocross, hare scrambles and trials competition throughout the weekend. Capturing the AMA Vintage Grand Championship was Quinn Wentzel of Canfield, Ohio, while Dennis Burnett of Augusta, Kan., rode his way to the AMA Senior Vintage Grand Championship.
Both Wentzel and Burnett took home AMA Vintage Grand Champion honors for the second-consecutive year, displaying consistency and racing prowess during the weekend of competition.
Wentzel earned his fourth-straight AMA Vintage Grand Championship at 2026 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, his eighth overall — including additional championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Wentzel enjoyed podium finishes in all three disciplines, including victories in the Open Motocross class and Vintage Factory Expert in trials.
“I enjoy the atmosphere; it’s just really cool to have all of those races going on in one place,” Wentzel said about racing at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. “I have a long background in hare scrambles, motocross and trials for the last 20 years, so it’s all of the three things I’m good at in one place.”
Burnett also claimed his second-consecutive championship thanks to podium finishes in all three disciplines, including a victory in the Vintage Old School Expert class in trials.
“I’ve been doing it for years. I’ve raced a lot of hare scrambles, a lot of motocross and grew up riding trials. I always like to do every discipline,” Burnett said. “There’s a lot of good competition.”