A heated battle atop the AFT Singles presented by KICKER standings arrives with Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, as it makes its Wheatland, Missouri, debut for the first-ever Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway on Friday, July 18.
…And in This Corner…
Entering the 2025 season, all eyes were on presumed 450cc title fighters Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) and Chase Saathoff (No. 88 RWR/Parts Plus Honda CRF450R).
As it went, the class’ three-time but not-defending champion, Kody Kopp (No. 1 Bob Lanphere/KTM/Fastrack Racing KTM 450 SX-F), wasn’t quite ready to relinquish the spotlight, claiming double victory at the season opener during DAYTONA Bike Week.
And then rookie sensation Kage Tadman (No. 288 Roof Systems/Old Oak Ranch KTM 450 SX-F) came from seemingly nowhere to upend the class’ power hierarchy with a pair of stunning wins in his first two attempts.
But now as the season opens its second half – Drane and Saathoff have returned to centerstage.
Drane is absolutely rolling, having secured three victories in succession while soaring up the class’ career leaderboards in multiple categories.
Saathoff, meanwhile, has been nearly as quick, and, as a result, remains the only rider left in the chase who sits within single-race striking distance.
And it’s not just that the two are finally proving themselves the class of the field as expected, there’s also the undeniable heat to their rivalry.
The fact that they are as well matched in terms of speed and skill as they are has naturally created multiple chances for on-track clashes throughout their young careers. Those chances have resulted in crashes of both the near and actual variety, along with heightened emotion and exchanged words.
While a chummier paddock than most, rivalry is very much a feature of the sport. And any number of champions over the years have found the benefit in viewing their adversaries as, well, adversaries. Some might even argue that the legendary Jared Mees sought ways to make it so, as his prior and resumed friendships with the likes of Bryan Smith and Briar Bauman were put on temporary hold during the peak of their times as competing title fighters.
Fortunately, both Drane and Saathoff are mature beyond their years and calculated in their respective approaches. So long as everything stays above board, the past drama only makes the prospect of their future battles that much more intriguing.
Rookies Rising
Along with Kopp’s successful send-off and the evolution of Drane vs. Saathoff, the third major story of the season has been the bumper crop of rookies.
Tadman is the headliner with those remarkable back-to-back wins in his first two professional events. However, he is far from alone.
Walker Porter (No. 100 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) hit the ground running despite jumping in near midseason. The 2024 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award winner showed himself to be a top-five talent in his debut weekend, and he has the ability to do much more than that as the second half of the season plays out.
Meanwhile, Ryder Reese (No. 244 Mission Foods/Roof Systems KTM 450 SX-F) made his Progressive AFT debut the same weekend as Porter. And despite being lost in the long shadows cast by Tadman and Porter, he also came away with a top ten in his first weekend as a pro.
That same feat was pulled off earlier in the season, when Ethan Kitchen (No. 105 Lucky Thumb M/C Yamaha YZ450F) did it at the Daytona opener.
And finally, there’s Skylar Sentell (No. 249 Hoffer Performance/Stauffer Motors KTM 450 SX-F), who finished tenth at the Lima Half-Mile II – a race that featured four rookies in the top ten.
There are some other quick first-year riders in the field who continue to get closer and closer to making their mark as well.
The sport’s future is not just coming. It’s already here.
Emergence Day
Between Drane/Saathoff and the rookies is a healthy next group, with any number of contenders hoping to make the leap to the front.
Trevor Brunner (No. 21 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) is the hardest to place because he’s somewhere between that first and next group. While he did defeat Drane to take the checkered flag in the Lima Half-Mile I Mission Triple Challenge Race II, Brunner is still seeking his first official race victory of 2025. You have to think it’s coming – he’s yet to go winless in four prior seasons in the class despite battling with the likes of Dallas Daniels and Kody Kopp over that span.
Tarren Santero (No. 75 Mission Roof Systems Honda CRF450R) has been the next best. He’s taken yet another step forward with a pair of podium finishes in ‘25. That said, he’s got to make another big jump in order to become a regular thorn in the sides of the leading duo.
Beyond Brunner and Santero, you have the likes of Evan Renshaw (No. 65 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust/ATV’s and More Yamaha YZ450F), Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Hannum’s HD/Pfanders Racing KTM 450 SX-F), Jared Lowe (No. 63 Big R/Little Debbie Racing Honda CRF450R), and Hunter Bauer (No. 24 Vinson Construction/Reel Medics Yamaha YZ450F) – all of whom seem to take turns in demonstrating genuine brilliance but none of whom have yet to find a way to channel it consistently.
But AFT Singles is the class where bouts of inconsistency can get ironed out and done so in a hurry.
Go Party, Go Play, and Go Kart
Fans who come out to the track on Friday night will find no shortage of entertainment options beyond just the world-class racing.
Evan Renshaw (65), Hunter Bauer (24), and Tarren Santero (75) during the Rider Q&A in DuQuoin Photo by : Tim Lester/ courtesy American Flat Track.
The Fan Party – complete with a Rider Q&A session – will run from 5:00 p.m. local time right up until Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 p.m.
Those in attendance will also have a chance to take advantage of the on-site go-karting, the Diamond Bar, DJ’d music, a multitude of vendors lining the midway, Jumbotron viewing, designated motorcycle parking, and a variety of food and beverage options.
Seats, Suites, and Fan Experiences
General Admission Grandstand tickets for the Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway are just $25 (kids 12 and under free with a paid adult ticket), while Reserved Grandstand tickets are available for $40 (all ages). Students can purchase a GA Grandstand ticket for just $20 at the gate the day of the event with a valid ID.
There are multiple options to enjoy the facility’s 21 VIP Luxury Suites, starting with an Individual Suiteticket ($99), which includes a private outdoor box seat along with access to the indoor lounge.
Private Indoor Suites are available for groups of up to 18 ($2000) and 27 ($3000), both of which include infield group experience with a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line, photo op included, and early race viewing from the infield.
Also available for purchase is the Opening Ceremonies Trackside Fan Experience ($99), which includes reserved seating, a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line, photo op included, and up-close viewing of Opening Ceremonies and a portion of the night’s race action.
Finally, fans have the option to purchase the Practice Viewing Trackside Fan Experience as a $25 upgrade to a GA Grandstand or Reserved Grandstand ticket, which provides a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line, photo op included, and up-close viewing of a practice session.
Gates will open for fans at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.
How to Watch
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FS1
FOX Sports coverage of the Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Sunday, August 10, at 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT).
ARCH Motorcycles unveiled the second iteration of its Mission Super Hooligan racebike at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The main upgrades are to the chassis and swingarm, while the bodywork is heavily revised as well. In addition, the team announced that it would field a second rider, the mega-experienced Jeremy McWilliams, on a second bike for the next MotoAmerica Super Hooligan outing at VIRginia International Raceway.
The Arch 2s-R features a new chassis with a massive aluminum headstock and beefy side spars that mount to the front and rear cylinders. There’s also new bodywork.
The biggest difference in the new machine is the chassis. The current version, which Corey Alexander raced at Laguna Seca, features a round-tube chassis with the model number KRGT2-001. The company offers a street-going KRGT-1 power cruiser with forward-mounted footpegs, suggesting that its first racebike was based on an adaptation of that chassis. The new 2s-R has a massive aluminum headstock and short spars that serve as mounting points for the front and rear cylinders.
Left side of the ARCH 2s-R. The new machine has a revised swingarm to accompany the new chassis. The new chassis shown at Laguna had footpegs fixed in one location, unlike the pegs on the prior model that had a wide variety of possible positions. Photo by Michael Gougis.The swingarm pivots in a pair of aluminum castings that appear to bolt to the rear of the engine. Ohlins TTX shock handles suspension duties in the rear – when starting from scratch, it’s generally good to go with known quantities whenever possible. Photo by Michael Gougis.
The version of the ARCH 2s-R shown at Laguna had a powerplant from the original version of the machine. It has a five-speed transmission, while most of the other bikes in the Hooligan class have six-speed transmissions. “I’m behind the Harley-(Davidson) riders and I hear them shifting twice on the straight and I’m in the same gear,” rider Corey Alexander said at the prior round, held at The Ridge. The big Suter V-Twin spins to 7,000 rpm. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Jeremy McWilliams, (front row, left), will ride a second bike for the ARCH team at the next MotoAmerica Super Hooligan round. Here, he poses for a selfie with a fan (front row, right) along with current rider Corey Alexander (back row, left), ARCH co-founder Gard Hollinger (front row, center) and Keanu Reeves (back row, right). Photo by Michael Gougis.
Updated: Below is the MotoAmerica video of the new ARCH 2s-R’s reveal at Laguna Seca:
Due to a calendar conflict with the MotoAmerica round at Laguna Seca, AOD had a free seat open and was able to convince long time AOD champion Chris Peris to take time away from his lead instructor role at the Champ School to return to the racetrack. Fortunately Chris had forgotten about Roebling Road in July and its thunderstorms, gnats, humidity,
heat, and tire shredding sweepers, and he agreed to ride.
Chris Peris and his crew celebrate winning at Roebling Road. Photo by Lee Fields, Active Shooter Photography.
Paired with long time AOD regular Taylor Knapp, the duo qualified on the front row as the top endurance team and won the race by five laps.
Taylor Knapp at Roebling Road. Photo by Lee Fields, Active Shooter Photography.
Taylor took the start and initially it looked like it might be a close race with a six bike breakaway up front. However, he was just biding his time until his fuel load was reduced; then he hit the front and built up a fortuitous 1 lap lead on the whole field. That 1 lap lead
came in handy as, with the race’s sole red flag, AOD was able to remain comfortably up front.
With the victory AOD stretched the points lead for the championship by another 10 points.
AOD is sponsored by: Army of Darkness, Dunlop, Wood Craft, Hindle, Vortex, EK Chains, Thermosman, Champ School, WERA, Roadracing World and Industry 13.
Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will at last arrive in Wheatland, Missouri, for the inaugural Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway this Friday, July 18.
Back Again for the Very First Time
Originally scheduled for early June, inclement weather forced a mid-July return for the Grand National Championship. Everything stated ahead of the postponed round regarding the series’ 20th all-time visit to Missouri still holds true.
Progressive AFT will finally make its debut appearance at the spectacular Lucas Oil Speedway, which is well established as a Midwestern mecca of four-wheel dirt track racing. Known as the “Diamond of Dirt Tracks,” Lucas Oil Speedway boasts a 3/8-mile clay oval, a 1.2-mile offroad track, a go-kart circuit, and Lake Lucas for drag-boat racing.
The facilities and amenities are equally impressive, making the venue a most deserving setting to play host to the world’s greatest motorcycle dirt track racers on Friday night.
Halfway Home and Right Back Where We Started
With eight races down and eight races to go, the Mission AFT SuperTwins title fight is currently separated by the second tiebreaker.
Prior to the start of the season, there was some concern that the series – which is typically defined by its trademark close-fought title fights – might be forced to take a temporary hiatus from that status.
Despite winning a record ten premier-class titles, Jared Mees usually did so in nail-biting fashion, his blowout championship wins in ‘17 and ‘18 being very much the exception. In fact, Mees spent nine of the last eleven years of his career locked in highly competitive and endlessly entertaining championship battles.
The last six of those were spent attempting to first fend off Briar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Parts Plus/Latus Motors Harley-Davidson XG750R) and then later Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT).
The introduction of an all-production-based ruleset in 2025 led many to believe that – while the right move for the series for the long term – there could be some short-term pain associated with it coming in the form of the potential dominant pairing of Daniels and his well-developed Yamaha MT-07 DT.
That has not been the case.
As brilliant as Daniels has been (as evidenced by 21 straight podiums), Bauman has been equally so. Mees’ former foils have found each other and are now actively assembling their own rivalry – one that could potentially define the series for the next decade or so.
Just how evenly matched did the Daniels/Yamaha and Bauman/Harley combos prove to be over the season’s opening half?
162 points for Bauman. 162 points for Daniels.
Four wins for Bauman. Four wins for Daniels.
Beyond that, Bauman currently holds the tiebreaker with three runners-up to Daniels’ two.
Meanwhile, Daniels has the slight edge in consistency, with a worst result of third to Bauman’s fifth – the only result for either rider to end up off the box all year long.
A look ahead at the eight remaining races suggests an equally fierce second half. It’s easy to project minor advantages for one or the other at specific tracks, but it’s nearly impossible to discern an obvious window for either to shake free of the other.
Production Rules Have Proven as Productive as Predicted
While Bauman and Daniels have turned this into a two-rider fight at the top of the points standings, there has been plenty of shine to go around, both for other riders and for other manufacturers.
While still seeking his first win on the XG750R, Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R) has reliably been the third-best rider on the scene, and it seems only a matter of time before he finally puts the #44 Harley on top of the box.
James Ott (No. 19 G&G Racing Yamaha MT-07) and Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Corbin/OTB Racing Yamaha MT-07) joined Daniels to complete a Yamaha lock-out of the podium at DuQuoin, proving beyond any shadow of doubt that Daniels and Estenson Racing are not the only ones who can turn the MT-07 into a formidable flat tracker.
Worries that KTM would lose relevance in Mission AFT SuperTwins due to the defection of Bauman and Rick Ware Racing to Harley’s camp have shown to be ill-founded as a result of the respective performances of Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke) and Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 Fastrack Racing/Wally Brown Racing KTM 790 Duke). While both riders come into Lucas Oil Speedway looking for a bounce-back effort, they’ve enjoyed some stellar moments early in the days on the KTM. Fisher ranks fourth in the points on the strength of a runner-up, third, and four top-four finishes, while VDK is fifth with a third, a fourth, and a fifth.
Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Progressive Insurance Honda Transalp) has consistently demonstrated the promise of Honda’s entry in the premier class, logging three sixths already in his first-full season of premier-class competition.
Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Suzuki GSX-8S), meanwhile, has been spectacular on the Suzuki on more than one occasion. While he does have a fourth and a fifth to show for his efforts, he’s flashed podium-caliber speed on the GSX-8S.
Max Whale (No. 18 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) has already finished inside the top five in the first half of his first season with Royal Enfield. And like Bromley, Whale has shown there is room for further growth with moments suggesting there is plenty more to come.
And don’t forget about Kawasaki. Henry Wiles (No. 911 J&M Logging/Ray C’s Harley-Davidson Kawasaki Ninja 650) put a Ninja on the box at the season opener. And more recently, Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Racing Unlimited/Parts Bros/D&D Cycles Kawasaki Ninja 650) piloted one to sixth last time out at DuQuoin.
Pretty much everyone above should only improve with more time to adapt and dial in their equipment.
Eight down and eight to go? Bring it on.
Go Party, Go Play, and Go Kart
Fans who come out to the track on Friday night will find no shortage of entertainment options beyond just the world-class racing.
The Fan Party – complete with a Rider Q&A session – will run from 5:00 p.m. local time right up until Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 p.m.
Those in attendance will also have a chance to take advantage of the on-site go-karting, the Diamond Bar, DJ’d music, a multitude of vendors lining the midway, Jumbotron viewing, designated motorcycle parking, and a variety of food and beverage options.
Seats, Suites, and Fan Experiences
General Admission Grandstand tickets for the Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway are just $25 (kids 12 and under free with a paid adult ticket), while Reserved Grandstand tickets are available for $40 (all ages). Students can purchase a GA Grandstand ticket for just $20 at the gate the day of the event with a valid ID.
There are multiple options to enjoy the facility’s 21 VIP Luxury Suites, starting with an Individual Suite ticket ($99), which includes a private outdoor box seat along with access to the indoor lounge.
Private Indoor Suites are available for groups of up to 18 ($2000) and 27 ($3000), both of which include infield group experience with a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line, photo op included, and early race viewing from the infield.
Also available for purchase is the Opening Ceremonies Trackside Fan Experience ($99), which includes reserved seating, a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line, photo op included, and up-close viewing of Opening Ceremonies and a portion of the night’s race action.
Finally, fans have the option to purchase the Practice Viewing Trackside Fan Experience as a $25 upgrade to a GA Grandstand or Reserved Grandstand ticket, which provides a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line, photo op included, and up-close viewing of a practice session.
Gates will open for fans at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.
How to Watch:
FloRacing
For those that can’t catch the live action from the circuit, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive AFT. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2025. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/aft or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.
FS1
FOX Sports coverage of the Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Sunday, August 10, at 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT).
Robem Engineering riders Di Mario, Vossberg net pair of wins, podium finishes in MotoAmerica Twins Cup races at Laguna Seca.
MONTEREY, Calif. — Putting in impressive performances has become the norm for Robem Engineering rider Alessandro Di Mario. The reigning MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion made it two rounds in a row that he’s claimed pole position and won both Twins Cup races – this time at the iconic Laguna Seca circuit. The Kentuckian has now won five consecutive Twins Cup contests and is mathematically eligible to clinch the 2025 title at the next round.
And Di Mario’s teammate, Hank Vossberg, continued his stellar start to racing in MotoAmerica Twins Cup by finishing third in Saturday’s race and second on Sunday to achieve three podium finishes in his first four Twins Cup outings.
The Robem Engineering duo’s frontrunning pace was evident from the start of the July 11-13 round, as Di Mario and Vossberg were the first- and fourth-fastest riders in Friday morning practice. Di Mario continued to pace the field when he finished the Friday afternoon Qualifying 1 session on provisional pole. Vossberg finished the session right behind his teammate in second place. When qualifying concluded on Saturday morning, Di Mario had secured his fourth pole position of the season, and Vossberg had qualified in third for the weekend’s two Twins Cup races.
The Saturday afternoon Race 1 saw Di Mario jump out to an early lead and never look back, winning by a margin of 9.164 seconds. Vossberg was locked in a hard-fought battle for second place for the entirety of the 13-lap race and finished third to record his second podium finish in his first three Twins Cup races.
Sunday afternoon’s Race 2 was the scene of another Di Mario victory, this time by about seven seconds. Vossberg had an even better race on Sunday to come out on top of another race-long battle to net the second runner-up finish of his Twins Cup career – giving Robem Engineering a 1-2 finish.
With two more victories to his credit, Di Mario now holds a 67-point lead in the class standings with four races remaining. Vossberg is now fifth in the points standings – despite having only taken part in four of the eight Twins Cup races this season.
The Robem Engineering team will be back in action at the next Twins Cup round, which takes place Aug. 1-3 at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va.
Robem Engineering rider Alessandro Di Mario (1). Photo by Sara Chappell Photos.
Alessandro Di Mario / Robem Engineering
“I would like to thank the whole team. My Aprilia RS 660 felt great all weekend. Getting another two wins puts me in a really good spot to wrap up the championship pretty soon. I can’t wait for VIR!”
Robem Engineering rider Hank Vossberg (No. 131). Photo by Sara Chappell Photos
Hank Vossberg / Robem Engineering Aprilia
“What a great way to follow up my Twins Cup debut with a double podium. This is great momentum heading to VIR. The team put a great bike together, and I am very grateful for this ride.”
Robem Engineering’s technical partners for the 2025 season include Accossato, Aprilia Racing, Blud Lubricants, Bitubo Suspension, Bonamici, Essex Parts, Millennium Technologies, Motovation, NGK, NTK, Piaggio North America, Sara Chappell Photos, SC Project and Sprint Filter.
More from a press release issued by Flo4Law SBU Racing :
Double top nine finish for Ben, first points on the board for Bobby at Laguna Seca.
The annual MotoAmerica trip to California and the iconic Laguna Seca circuit saw the FLO4LAW SBU Yamaha team back on track with their two riders Bobby Davies and Benjamin Smith doing battle in the latest round of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship this past weekend.
The Laguna Seca event is the first round of the year that sees three Superbike races across the weekend and with three opportunities to score points, both riders were ready for the challenge.
Bobby was back in the saddle and improved throughout the weekend. Qualifying eighteenth after improving his lap time over three quarters of a second between first and second qualifying, he finished the opening race in fourteenth, collecting his first points of the season, before sitting out the second and third races.
Ben arrived at Laguna Seca optimistic after a run of strong results. Tenth on the grid after qualifying he raced to ninth and eighth in race two and three respectively after unfortunately failing to finish race one after a small technical issue following a crash in final qualifying.
Ben remains inside the top ten of the overall championship standings as the series moves to the next round at the Viriginia International Raceway in a fortnight.
Ben Smith:“Laguna Seca was decent overall I would say, and we made progress throughout the weekend. The team resolved a couple of small issues in Friday’s FP1, and I was able to spin some laps. The pace on Friday was good I felt, and we had a direction to go in on Saturday morning. Bike felt good at the beginning of Q2. I was on a good lap with the qualifying tyre which would have moved us up the grid for sure but unfortunately, I had a spill which was a bummer. The team worked hard and rebuilt the bike ready for race one, but we had a small issue which took us out of the running. That’s racing but luckily, we had two more chances. An unexpected wheelie off the start meant I had to work through some things in the opening laps but once I settled down, I was able to finish ninth. The final race I made a better start, but I was struggling in one area of the race track. The pace was good, and I was able to finish eighth. I was happy with the direction we took with the bike in terms of set up so thanks to the team for all their work. The west coast wing of the series wasn’t the easiest for us but that’s racing and that’s part of the process of being in the Superbike class. I am focused on the next races where I think we should be able to get some good results.”
Bobby Davies: “We weren’t sure if we were going to race at Laguna or not this past weekend after replacing an engine at The Ridge and not having any time to do a shakedown. Everything looked positive after Free Practice but after three laps in Q1 the sprocket hub bearing imploded and started to damage the swing arm which cut the session short. We were able to source a swing arm from BPR Racing in the paddock and Mike and Jonathan went to work. We were able to make it out in Q2 with only twenty minutes to go and immediately improved. I had a decent start in race one and after a good battle with another rider I ran off at Turn 6 at high speed. I slowed the bike down as much as I could and thankfully didn’t go down. I took fourteenth which was good. On Sunday we had a couple of issues, nothing crazy but at least I was able to race on Saturday and get some points on the board.”
Freddy Carswell – Team Principal:“Laguna always brings unique challenges. We made some excellent progress over the weekend working to get Ben more comfortable and improving a few areas on the circuit. Q2 ended a bit early for us with a crash, which unfortunately led to a small part later failing in Race 1, resulting in a retirement. Moving ahead, we had good race pace, and particularly a very strong sector 2-4, which netted some very comfortable top ten finishes. Moving ahead, we will analyse and evolve as always. It was great to have the extended version of the team with us this weekend and we will continue to build and work for a strong showing in Virginia. Our aim is the podium, and we are looking forward to getting there!”
More from a press release issued by Karns Performance:
Progress and Positivity: Laguna Seca Delivers Momentum for Karns Performance Riders.
Following a challenging but growth-filled weekend at The Ridge, the Karns Performance / TST Industries Racing Team arrived at Laguna Seca focused on progress, consistency, and collecting valuable points. Round 4 of the MotoAmerica season proved to be just that—an energizing turning point as the team left Monterey with strong performances and high hopes heading into VIR in early August.
Levi Badie continued to prove himself as a serious contender in the championship hunt. Despite missing the podium, his 4th and 5th place finishes were hard-fought and critical in keeping him in the points conversation. Levi’s determination, consistency, and hunger for more leave the team confident that another podium is just around the corner.
Isaac Woodworth delivered one of his strongest weekends of the season so far. After an impressive qualifying session that placed him 6th on the grid, Isaac maintained his pace and composure to finish 7th in both races—earning valuable experience and reaffirming his place among the front-runners. His smooth riding and steady progress are a testament to his growth as a rider.
Elisa Gendron Belen (78) at Laguna Seca. Photo Credit: Brian J Nelson.
Elisa Gendron Belen continued her upward trajectory with a weekend full of breakthroughs. Qualifying 25th in a deep field of 32, Elisa showed her grit and determination by improving her lap times in both races. She finished 28th in Race 1 and charged forward to 23rd in Race 2 with some great battles. Elisa’s progress has been great, and her energy and growth mindset make her one to watch for the rest of the season.
As the team looks ahead to Virginia International Raceway, the mood is one of focus and optimism. Laguna Seca may not have delivered trophies, but it brought momentum, growth, and belief. The second half of the season is shaping up to be a thrilling ride.
Stay tuned. This team is just getting started.
More from a press release issued by Altus Motorsports :
Round 5 of the 2025 MotoAmerica Championship brought the Altus Motorsports team to the legendary WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, where a challenging weekend turned into a showcase of perseverance, opportunity, and progress. From a rider substitution to first-time track debuts and injury setbacks, the team came together to fight through every race and leave Monterey with strong results and plenty of momentum.
SUPERSPORT
With Jaret Nassaney staying home to heal up and support his wife and their newborn baby, Altus Motorsports welcomed Maximiliano “Maxi” Gerardo to the team for his first ride aboard the Yamaha YZF-R9. With no prior seat time, Gerardo jumped on the bike Friday and was immediately fast, finishing 7th in Practice 1, qualifying 7th, and putting in stellar race performances with a 5th in Race 1 and a 6th in Race 2.
Maximiliano Gerardo (41) at Laguna Seca. Photo courtesy Altus Motorsports.
Jake Lewis was sidelined for the weekend after a crash during another class’s practice session prevented him from competing.
Torin Collins, riding the Suzuki GSX-R750, qualified 14th and finished 14th in Race 1, before bouncing back with a strong 10th-place finish in Race 2, continuing his climb in the season standings.
Torin Collins (71) at Laguna Seca. Photo courtesy Altus Motorsports.
Torin Collins: “Tough weekend at Laguna. A couple of issues put us on the back foot early, but the team worked hard to get everything sorted in time for the races. Unfortunately, we just couldn’t find that perfect feeling we were looking for on track. P14 and P10 aren’t the results we’re aiming for, but we’re still holding on to a top 10 spot in the championship. Time to reset, keep pushing, and come back stronger next round!”
Owen Williams also delivered steady improvement on his GSX-R750. After qualifying 18th, he navigated a chaotic first turn in both races and improved his results to 16th in Race 1 and a solid 13th in Race 2.
Owen Williams (13) at Laguna Seca. Photo courtesy Altus Motorsports.
Owen Williams: “Always a great time at Laguna. A rough start to the weekend landed me 18th on the grid, which made the starts a bit hairy going into the first turn. After collecting valuable data in Saturday’s race, we fixed some pre-existing issues, which gave me the confidence to attack on Sunday. P13 was a great end to the weekend. I always love Laguna’s atmosphere, and it’s always great seeing so many friends and family!”
TWINS CUP
Seth Dahmer took on Laguna Seca for the first time aboard the Suzuki GSX-8R and qualified 10th in a competitive Twins Cup field. In Race 1, he rode a smart and steady race to finish 9th, continuing to show growth in his rookie season. Race 2 ended early for Dahmer due to a mechanical issue, forcing him to retire with a clutch problem.
Seth Dahmer (111) at Laguna Seca. Photo courtesy Altus Motorsports.
Seth Dahmer: “Laguna was a blast of a track to ride. It was my first time here, and the track is such an experience. I’m happy with the top 10 in Race 1, but definitely felt I could’ve done better. We honed in the bike setup, and it was better than ever for Race 2, but had a mechanical that ended my race early. I’m excited to finish the next rounds strong.”
Team owner George Nassaney said: “The weekend started off rough with Jake having his crash in another class. We are blessed he is ok and his crash was not worse. He will be back for VIR.”
“Torin rode very well and had a great race 2. He battled for the 10th place spot and brought it home. As I have said many times, this class is very tough. Max Gerardo filled in for my son Jaret. Max did not disappoint. He brought home a 5th & 6th with Zero prior time on the bike. His Crew Chief Thibault gave him a setup he could work with and Max did his job.”
“Lastly Seth Dahmer had a great race 1 with a 5th place finish. He had never been to Laguna, so this just shows how much talent he has. We are excited to have Jaret and Jake back at VIR. We will keep pushing to be a force in the series. Thank you to all of our sponsors for supporting us.”
The team has a few weeks off before hitting the track in Virginia for Round 6.
Altus Motorsports team is supported by our great family of sponsors: Altus Motorsports, WPS, Firepower, Yamaha Motorsports, Buy A Jet From Steve Main, Barnett, Hot Bodies Racing, M4 Exhausts, Vortex EK, Motion Pro, SBS Brakes, BrakeTech USA, Inc., GP Racing, K-Tech, Maxima Racing Oils, Attack Racing, & Team Hammer, RS Taichi, Arai, Core Moto, Pro Bolt, Chicken Hawk Tire Warmers, Law Tigers Oklahoma, and Altus Factory Racing
The third and final round of the inaugural Texas Mini Cup season was held on Saturday, July 12 at the KartMoto track in Cresson, Texas. Some rain fell in the morning on the counter clockwise, .76 mile, 10 turn course delaying the start of the day by 30 minutes. Despite the morning moisture, several class lap records were broken throughout the race day, including the outright KartMoto track record.
The MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup qualifier classes Star GP Academy Stock 50, Stock 110, Flo4law GP 110, KYT Helmets GP 160, GP 190, Keystone Roofing Street GP, and 4 additional support classes had 44 entries for some good competitive racing. Bruno Bolanos, Zoe Lanza, Maverick Johnson, Kendall Leonard, and Josh Rodriguez were the winners of their respective Mini Cup Qualifiers, also setting several class records.
The 450 Supermoto class put on a good show once again with 15 entries. Matteo Traversa swept all three wins, David Roth Jr was a close second, and Parker Williams and Alan Phillips fought it out for the last podium spot.
Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support: Artisan’s Editions, Dunlop, FLo4law Racing, Keystone Roofing, KYT Helmets, Leather & Lace Racing Leather Repair, Pirelli, South Central Race Center, Star GP Academy, Eleven Motorsports, and the Hughes family.
A big thanks to the staff and volunteers for helping make the event a success – We couldn’t do it without you!
Rancho Cucamonga, CA: Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is excited to announce that a new lap record has been established at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, CA. This thrilling showcase of speed and skill wasn’t possible without the Sportmax Slick tires, and the following record was achieved:
King of the Baggers:
– Lap Record: 1:28.057 – Achieved by Kyle Wyman during Qualifying 1
– Lap Record: 1:27.524 – Achieved by Kyle Wyman during Qualifying 2
These outstanding performances demonstrate the exceptional grip and reliability of Dunlop’s Sportmax Slick tires, further cementing their position as the tire of choice for all competitive road racing.
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California native Bobby Fong (Yamaha) swept both MotoAmerica Superbike events at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Sunday, closing out a thrilling weekend of racing at the MotoAmerica Speedfest at Monterey. With six main events across five classes, motorcycle fans enjoyed a jam-packed day of two-wheel action on the iconic circuit.
The top-three riders in Superbike point standings battled throughout two 20-lap main events on the 2.238-mile road course, but ultimately the results proved the same, as Fong claimed the top spot on the podium over Josh Herrin (Ducati) and Cameron Beaubier (BMW), respectively, in Races 2 and 3.
“In the first few laps, I thought it was going to be a long race. I had a few moments in the first few laps battling with these guys, and I thought we were going to be battling for the whole race,” said Fong, who posted his seventh career Superbike victory. “I just knew to keep my head down and keep doing my laps. I’m happy to get out of here with two wins and continue our progression.”
Josh Herrin (1). Photo by Brian J Nelson.
With a victory in Race 1 on Saturday and two second-place finishes on Sunday, Herrin moves to the top of the Superbike point standings by 31 points over Beaubier. Fong’s strong performance puts him just 37 points behind Herrin headed into the series’ next event at VIRginia International Raceway, Aug. 1-3.
Blake Davis (22). Photo by BrianJ Nelson.
Blake Davis (Yamaha) also doubled up in Monterey, claiming his second victory of the weekend in Motovation Supersport. Davis started second on the grid for Race 2, but took the lead over pole sitter and points leader PJ Jacobsen (Ducati) on lap one and never looked back. After wheel-to-wheel battles at the front of the field, Cameron Petersen (Ducati) finished second with Mathew Scholtz (Yamaha) in third. The top three were separated by just .474 seconds when the checkered flag waved. Jacobsen finished fourth, but maintained the Supersport points lead by a narrow three points over Scholtz, with Davis in third and just 35 points out of the top spot.
Points leader Kyle Wyman (Harley-Davidson) claimed his second victory of the weekend in King of the Baggers after a pitched battle with fellow Harley rider Hayden Gillim. Gillim suffered mechanical trouble as the pair dove into the Corkscrew, giving Wyman the victory in the final few laps. Rocco Landers (Harley-Davidson) claimed the second step on the podium with Tyler O’Hara (Indian) in third. The victories extend Wyman’s championship points lead to a whopping 76 points ahead of Frenchman Loris Baz.
Alessandro Di Mario (1). Photo courtesy Brian J Nelson.
Alessandro Di Mario (Aprilia) took his second victory of the weekend in SC-Project Twins Cup. Di Mario led from the green and commanded a seven-second lead ahead of fellow Aprilia rider Hank Vossberg and third-place finisher Matthew Chapin (Suzuki) at the finish. Di Mario extends his championship lead over Chapin by 67 points.
Despite a first-lap tangle with teammate Cody Wyman in Turn 2, James Rispoli (Harley-Davidson) rallied to his second victory of the weekend in Mission Super Hooligan competition. Rispoli battled his way from fifth on the grid after the incident to take the lead from Cory West (Harley-Davidson) with a thrilling pass on the penultimate lap. Rispoli took the checkered flag by just .255 seconds over West with Hayden Schultz (Harley-Davidson) in third. The weekend’s results shook up the class points standings, with West taking the points lead by just 22 points over Jake Lewis and Rispoli, respectively.
For full race results, visit MotoAmerica.com. For more information and to purchase tickets for upcoming events at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, visit weathertechraceway.com.
About WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca:
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is a world-renowned motorsport facility located in Monterey, California, operated and managed by Friends of Laguna Seca, a 501c(3) non-profit. Nestled among scenic hills, it has a rich history of hosting premier racing events, making it a favorite destination for motorsport enthusiasts from around the world. The raceway features challenging turns and elevation changes, including the world-famous Corkscrew, providing a thrilling experience for both drivers and fans. Friends of Laguna Seca is committed to delivering top-tier racing and entertainment experiences year after year. Find out how you can get involved at FriendsOfLagunaSeca.org.
More from a press release issued by Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha:
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong finishes the MotoAmerica Superbike Tripleheader at Laguna Seca in style with a pair of wins in front of the home crowd
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong enjoyed a stellar Sunday of racing at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, winning both MotoAmerica Superbike races to make championship gains in front of the home crowd in Monterey, California. His teammate, Jake Gagne, had a strong conclusion to the fifth round of the championship, finishing fifth in Race 2 and fourth in Race 3.
After coming just shy of the victory in Saturday’s Race 1, Fong was looking to move up a step on the podium. In Race 2, the Northern Californian got a great start and slotted into second. Although the series points leader built a gap up front, Fong ran a calculated race and posted consistently fast times in the tricky conditions. Around the halfway mark, he reeled in the leader and made the pass for the lead on Lap 14. From there, he built a gap and took his first win of the 2025 season.
Bobby Fong in Parc fermé after his victory at Laguna Seca. Photo by Andrea Wilson.
In the final race of the weekend, Fong once again started strong in second but was shuffled back to fourth in a heated multi-rider battle. He kept fighting as the riders in the lead group jockeyed for position, with Fong settling back into the runner-up spot on Lap 6. Similar to Race 2, Fong made his move for the lead on Lap 14 in the final corner, then stretched the gap to secure back-to-back wins at the 2.238-mile track. His seventh-career MotoAmerica Superbike win—and second in a row in his debut season with the team—moved him to third in the standings, now 37 points off the lead heading into the latter half of the season.
Gagne got a good start in Race 2 from the second row of the grid into fourth, but was passed shortly after. He stayed on the heels of the rider in fourth, but ultimately would cross the line fifth. In Race 3, the three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion slotted into third off the start before being shuffled to fifth in the early chaos. He advanced to fourth after a rider ahead withdrew, but had lost too much time to close the gap to the front. Gagne rode his own race in the slick conditions and brought it home fourth, closing out the tripleheader weekend with a 3-5-4 result and sitting fourth in championship standings.
The Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing team returns to action in three weeks’ time at Round 6 of the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, August 1–3.
Richard Stanboli – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager
“It was great to have a double, but I think we should have had a triple this weekend. Bobby worked on his game plan a bit, and we learned some things about the race track over the weekend. We were able to improve the bike and do what an R1 normally does around here – kick everybody’s butt. So we did that, and we’ll go away happy and keep improving for VIR. At this point, we’re not really worried about the championship. We’re focused on winning as many races as we can.”
Bobby Fong – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #50
“It feels amazing to get the double win today, but honestly, I feel more relieved than anything because we’ve been fighting so close all year trying to get the win, and we finally got it done. Everybody behind the whole Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha team has been working so hard, and they’ve been waiting for this. It’s good to get a win for myself this year, keep the confidence rolling, and chip away at the points. I’m looking forward to Virginia. I think we should be pretty good there. It was a great weekend with a lot of NorCal family and friends here, and I’m feeling great, but Tuesday, it’s time to get back to work to continue the progression.”
Jake Gagne – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #32
“Two races today, and not exactly the results we were looking for. The first race was rough. I got off to a slow start and was a little off with the bike and my riding, so fifth wasn’t great. Then I was fourth in Race 2, which still wasn’t the result we wanted, but I made a lot of progress, and we made progress with the bike. We were closer to the front, and I think without some of the drama with the bike blowing up in front of me, we had the pace to be there and fight for it. I’m stoked for Bobby to get two wins for the team, and I’m excited for the next one at VIR.”
More from a press release issued by Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati:
Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati) put himself to work over the weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the fifth round of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, extending his lead in the championship series.
Herrin suffered a 100 mph fall during Friday’s riding at the fast turn four, losing the front over the Ducati Panigale V4 R and barrel rolling through the gravel, destroying his primary racebike in the process.
Despite this setback, the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati team prepared a spare bike, and the champion used it effectively to secure a resounding victory in race one on Saturday afternoon over Bobby Fong and Jake Gagne, extending his title lead after Cameron Beaubier crashed out.
Since Laguna Seca had a triple-header format, Herrin once again went head-to-head with Fong in race two. This time, Herrin finished in second place.
The final Superbike race of the day was a copy of race two, but Herrin refused to give in, setting the fastest lap of 1:24.228 and extending his series lead over Beaubier to 31 points after banking another podium in second place.
2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship After Round Five
P1 – Josh Herrin (Ducati) 224
P2 – Cameron Beaubier 193
P3 – Bobby Fong 187
P4 – Jake Gagne 165
P5 – Richie Escalante 113
Josh Herrin extends his championship lead following an eventful weekend in Monterey. Photo courtesy Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati.
Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati–#1)
“Laguna has been a great weekend,” Herrin enthused after race three. “We had that slight mishap on Friday that totaled the bike—it was my first big crash in two years. I was bummed about that because I don’t like costing my team the money to build a new bike, but they built me another rocket for Saturday, and we were able to get the win. It was huge, as my wife Rachel, my son Griffin, and my two new twins were all there to see it.
“For today (Sunday), the goal was just to get on the podium in both races because we knew Cam (Beaubier) lost a bunch of points on Saturday with his race one crash. We just wanted to get as many points as we could without taking too much risk.
“It was a bit of chess today, putting myself in the right place to dictate the pace, and although we didn’t get the wins today, I’m so happy with how the weekend went. The Ducati Panigale V4 R was incredible, so was my team, now we have a bit of a rest before we try to keep this ball rolling at VIR.”
Round six of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship sees the field head east to Virginia International Raceway on August 1-3 as Josh Herrin looks to further extend his championship lead.
More from a press release issued by Real Steel Honda:
Combined qualifying had Hayden starting the 3 races from 6th place on the grid and JD as the first Superbike Cup competitor lining up in 9th place. JD Beach had his highest finish in Superbike this year with a 4th place Saturday in Superbike Race 1 on his Stock 1000 spec Honda CBR 1000RR-R SP Fireblade while Hayden battled technical issues all weekend including a DNF in Race 1 with his superbike.
On Sunday, Hayden was able to bring home an 8th place finish in Race 2 and one place better in Race 3 finishing up 7th. JD was again the top Superbike Cup entrant and finished 7th overall in race 2 and 6th in the final race. In the Superbike points championship Hayden is in 7th place and JD is in 6th with JD leading the Superbike Cup championship with 250 points after finishing all 3 races as the top Superbike Cup competitor.
Real Steel Honda Racing is proudly supported by American Honda, HRC, Progressive Insurance, Pro Honda Oils. Southern Honda Powersports, Steel Commander Corp, Idemitsu, Comstock Energy LLC, Vesrah, K-Tech suspension, Orient Express, Dunlop, Akrapovic Exhaust Systems, CRC Body Work, Vortex, Evol Technology and REB Graphics.
Hayden Gillim (69). Photo courtesy Real Steel Honda.
Hayden Gillim – Rider #69: “This weekend was a long one. All I can really say is that I think I went through all the bad luck here. The guys worked their butts off all weekend fixing all the little issues we had and got us two good races in Sunday. I’m looking forward to getting home and regrouping before VIR.”
JD Beach (95). Photo courtesy Real Steel Honda.
JD Beach – Rider #95: “Coming back to the west coast to race at Laguna Seca is always a great time. Laguna is such a historic site for motorcycle racing, I love being here. I knew it was going to be a long weekend with three SuperBike races, so it was important to get a good start on Friday. The weekend started out great for us and we were close on pace from the start. Qualifying was going to be important with having three races. Overall, without a Q tire we finished up 9th but set us up good for the races. All three races for the most part went really well. Finished 4th in race one, my best result on the Stock bike and grabbing another 7th and 6th in race two and three. Our pace was great all weekend and we learned some stuff to be ready for the next Stock 1000 round.”
More from a press release issued by Suzuki Motor USA:
Suzuki Motor USA notched up two more podium finishes and several hard-earned top fives while battling through an extended run of bad luck as the stars of MotoAmerica faced off at the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Race Highlights:
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
Superbike
Richie Escalante registered three strong results despite riding at less than 100%
Sean Dylan Kelly equaled his best result of the year and remains on the cusp of a breakthrough performance
Supersport
Tyler Scott had plenty of speed but very little luck, resulting in a forgettable weekend
Max VanDenBrouck showed his best speed yet in a strong qualifying effort
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines
Twins Cup
Matthew Chapin scooped up two more podiums in what continues to be a hugely impressive rookie Twins Cup campaign
Richie Escalante fought through a wrist injury to earn a fifth and a fourth place finish. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante faced the difficult prospect of contesting a Superbike Tripleheader weekend at the undulating WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca while riding hurt after injuring his right wrist on Friday as a result of a heavy crash in practice. Despite being at considerably less than 100% for the rest of the weekend, the gutsy Escalante gritted his teeth and collected a pair of fifths and a sixth aboard the squad’s GSX-R1000R Superbike.
Escalante said. “I have a lot of expectations for Laguna Seca, and I have been feeling great on the bike lately. But in P1, I hurt my wrist. The doctor said it was not broken, only sprained. I decided to ride the best I could, to figure out a way to still race at the best pace possible. I thought our pace was still quite good in the races, even if it was not what it would have been otherwise. I really liked how well we did with worn tires. I am still working on pushing hard in qualifying and in the first laps of the races. Overall, I am really happy with the team and I think we have the bike to compete for the podium. We just have to put everything together during a race weekend to capitalize fully.”
Sean Dylan Kelly qualified on the front row and ran with the leaders all weekend, before a crash and a mechanical ended his race weekend early. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA.
Sean Dylan Kelly continued to demonstrate that he and his Vision Wheel M4 ESCSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R are a threat to finish on the podium on any given weekend even if he’s yet to enjoy the breakthrough ride that has narrowly eluded him on multiple occasions this season. After qualifying on the front row, SDK crashed out of third while battling in the lead group in Race 1. Race 2 saw him come home in fourth for the fifth time this season, while he was forced out of Race 3 with a mechanical problem while again fighting at the front.
“It was an unfortunate end of the weekend,” Kelly said. “We got that P4 in Race 2, and I felt there was even more in it here for us, but it was good to get a decent result. We showed good pace all weekend but just had some racing luck that kept us from getting more.”
Tyler Scott qualified well but continues to struggle with unlucky race results. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott was well on the pace in Supersport qualifying per usual, earning a starting slot on the inside of Row 2 aboard the next-generation Suzuki GSX-R750. Unfortunately, Scott’s recent run of misfortune continued at Laguna Seca, as he was shuffled back to a ninth-place finish on Saturday after contending for a podium position early on. Sunday was even more disappointing, as he was forced to pull out of the race after encountering rogue sensor issues.
Scott said, “Race 1 felt good going in, but we struggled with our set-up on the engine braking side of things, and it hurt in the corners. We didn’t have the pace. We fixed that in the warm-up, but we had another issue rise up and I only got two laps. Overall, it felt really good working with the team as always, but we would have liked better results.”
Max VanDenBrouck earned a good Supersport qualifying position but when the race started he struggled to find pace. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA.
It was something of a similar story for Scott’s Supersport teammate, Max VanDenBrouck. Max Van did well to secure a third-row starting position aboard his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750. However, he was unable to race his way forward in the manner he usually does, ultimately crossing the stripe in 12th position. He was in line for a better Sunday, running inside the top ten early, but unfortunately, joined Scott as a non-finisher.
“It was in some ways a good weekend for us,” VanDenBrouck said. “I had my best qualifying result, ninth. That’s something we have been working on. Race 1, we didn’t get our best result and then had an issue in Race 2 with seven laps to go. So that was disappointing, but the bike is really fast. I’m looking forward to getting back to the East Coast tracks I know like VIR.”
Matthew Chapin added two more Twins Cup podiums to his impressive rookie tally. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA.
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Matthew Chapin continued to make his mark in the Twins Cup by securing the fifth and sixth podium results of his stellar rookie campaign. The reigning Junior Cup champion put the squad’s Suzuki GSX-8R racebike second on the grid and then proceeded to twice battle for that same position to the checkered flag. Chapin pulled off a pass in the Corkscrew en route to a runner-up result on Saturday and then backed that up with a close third on Sunday.
Chapin said, “I was really trying to stay consistent and keep working. The tire let go with three laps left on Sunday, but sometimes that’s how it goes. My team really worked their tails off to give me a good bike this weekend, so I have to take my hat off to the RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki team for all the hard work they do.”
The 2025 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship will pick back up at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, on August 1-3.
The MRA and LegionSBK Team Up for Endurance Thrills and Mid-Season Showdowns.
High Plains Raceway, CO — The Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) and LegionSBK are proud to announce an electrifying weekend of two-wheeled competition and community, set for July 26th–27th, 2025. The doubleheader event promises high-stakes racing, the launch of a brand-new endurance program, and a full schedule of festivities for racers and fans alike.
Saturday, July 26: LegionSBK Launches First Endurance Round with Le Mans Start
Photo by: Kelly Vernell
History will be made as LegionSBK debuts its first-ever endurance racing event, hosted on the High Plains Raceway Full Course. Kicking off with a dramatic Le Mans-style start, racers will sprint to their machines for a thrilling launch into the day’s challenges.
The event features two endurance races:
• 2-Hour Featherweight Endurance Race – A new category exclusively for lightweight motorcycles, perfect for riders looking for tight, strategic racing.
• 4-Hour Endurance Race – Open to all classes, with options for Solo, Relay, and True Endurance Team entries, designed to test skill, coordination, teamwork and racecraft.
“We’re excited to keep endurance racing going in Colorado with our first-ever LegionSBK Endurance event at High Plains Raceway on July 26th. Endurance racing is one of the most fun and inclusive forms of motorcycle competition, and we’ve made some key updates to the traditional 4-hour format—including the addition of a 2-hour race just for Featherweight bikes. With the MRA’s Round 3 sprint races happening the next day, it’s shaping up to be a full weekend of incredible racing. Our hope is to grow this into a multi-round series, and eventually expand it regionally. I am hoping this is just the beginning.” — Matt Cooper, Owner, Legion Moto
Sunday, July 27: MRA Round 3 Sparks Mid-Season Battles
Photo by: Kelly Vernell
The excitement rolls right into Sunday as the MRA hosts Round 3 of its 2025 championship season.
When the sun rises again on Sunday morning, there will be scores to settle from those who
failed in their bid for glory during the endurance races, having a second chance in the MRA’s Sunday sprint racing format. With a race day program consisting of 21 race classes, culminating with the Race of the Rockies, and the Amateur GTO Championship, there will be no shortage of chances for redemption on Sunday. The ROR championship is red hot this year, as Brad Hendry seeks to continue his defense of the #1 plate. There is no shortage of challengers to Hendry’s #1 plate this year, as several returning racers have immediately made it known that they are a serious threat to his hopes of a championship defense.
Matthew O’Cunha seeks to bridge the small points gap between himself and Hendry in the Race of the Rockies GTO championship, as he comes to grips with his new Alpha Racing BMW, while the also returning James Wilkerson will seek to use his extensive experience at High Plains raceway to remind his peers that he is also a top contender, as he trails O’Cunha in the standings by a mere 4 points. With three rounds left to run, this championship is far from decided. With the added pressure of out-of-town racers staying over from the endurance races, looking to prove a point, and upset expectations, the Race
of the Rockies championship race is set to have more fireworks planned than the 4th of July.
The Race of the Rockies GTU, and Amateur GTO championships are also shaping for fierce battles, as top contender Orkun Krand will look to reel in Salvatore Rizzo, to keep his hopes alive in the Race of the Rockies GTU Championship. In the Amateur GTO Championship the question will be, does anyone have what it takes to beat the streaking John Evans?
Evans has stamped his authority on the class in both rounds 1 and 2, and anyone looking to pose a serious challenge to him will need to ride with authority if they want to wrestle the championship from John who has made his intentions of dominance clear.
“The MRA is grateful that our partnership with Legion Motorsports allows the long-standing tradition of a multi-hour endurance event to continue in Colorado. We are excited to see the changes that LegionSBK brings to this event, and we are looking forward to witnessing: great battles on the track; team strategies in their bids for victory, and; the camaraderie that ensues in the paddock after the track goes cold!” — Bob Hasenhundl, MRA President
A Full Weekend Experience
The weekend isn’t just about racing—it’s a full-scale motorsports festival featuring:
• Local vendors offering gear, parts, food, and more
• A track walk on Friday evening for riders and spectators to explore the course
• BBQ & movie night under the stars
• On-site camping to keep the energy going all weekend long
• Lunch and Learn Series focused on race bike maintenance
This unique collaboration between LegionSBK and the MRA is expected to attract racers from across state lines, making it one of the biggest grassroots motorcycle racing events of the summer.
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of racing, fun, and community at High Plains
Raceway.
Round 4 of the Northeast Motorcycle Road Racing (NEMRR) series was held July 12-13 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and for the first time for the 2025 season the forecast was for sunny weather both days! Fresh off of a 4 week break after the Loudon Classic, NEMRR riders were excited to get back on track and pick up where they left off. Many riders set personal best lap times during the classic weekend and with favorable weather and lots of rest the atmosphere was perfect for making continued progress in their racing.
The weekend started off as it traditionally does, with Super Street riders taking to the track. Super Street is a special class pioneered by NEMRR several years ago as a bridge between track days and racing. Riders get a chance to be part of the NEMRR weekends without having to fully race prepare their motorcycles, and the popular class has brought scores of riders into the NEMRR family – many of whom then “graduate” into full club racers after they discover how much fun it is to be part of the racing community. This weekend in the Unlimited Division Greg Regan and Mark Roberto traded wins in the Unlimited division while Micheal Tower and Jason Feinberg split the wins in the Lightweight Super Street division.
The entry level NEMRR division is Novice, where new racers stay until they meet certain lap time thresholds that signal their readiness to advance into the Amateur ranks. This division is unique to NEMRR as the organization places a premium on making the transition into racing as safe as possible. This Novice division keeps new riders separate from the experienced Amateur and Expert riders, which keeps speed differentials down and helps riders build their skills around riders of similar skill and speed. The top performing Novice riders on this opening day were John Lopes in the large displacement classes and Nate Lamontagne in the lightweight divisions, both riders running times that will move them into the Amateur ranks in the near future!
Charles Keighley (143). Photo by Sam Draiss.
In the Amateur ranks the weekend standouts were again Joseph Townsend and Charles Keighley. Both riders choose the Yamaha R6 as their platform for NEMRR, and each rider took several victories during the course of the weekend. In the feature Amateur race the of the weekend – the Amateur division of the Seacoast Sport Cycle Dash for Cash, it was
Keighley who put his stamp on an outstanding weekend with a solid victory over Rui Almeida, Sean Keech and Joseph Townsend. In speaking to him in victory lane after the event Keighley revealed plans to move to the expert ranks for the rest of the season in an effort to keep the forward momentum of his riding skills by learning from the riders in the top class at NEMRR.
Nathan Bettencourt (99). Photo by Sam Draiss.
In the lightweight Expert ranks, several riders put in solid performances over the weekend. The top performers were a trio of younger talent in Nathan Bettencourt, Adam Muscaro and Adam Guyer – all of whom took home 4 victories over the course of the weekend. Bettencourt, a 15 year old Moto America Talent Cup rider, won 4 out of his 4 races, highlighted by a victory in the 500 Superbike over rival Renee Franco. Bettencourt led from flag to flag and was able to run times in the impressive 1:16 range in the process. Adam Muscaro also won 4 out of 5 races on his KTM Supermoto and Kawasaki Ninja 500 machines. His strongest performance of the weekend was a solid victory over Franco and Bettencourt in the very competitive 500 Supersport class on Saturday afternoon. Adam Guyer was simply dominant in the lightweight classes on his Aprilia RS660, winning all 4 of the classes he contested. His crowning moment of the weekend was a win in the Thunderbike class where he dominated the competition and ran an incredible 1:13.4 lap time, clearly the fastest time of all the lightweight riders over the course of the weekend. Guyer even entered the featured Seacoast Sport Cycle Dash for Cash on Saturday and battled back and forth all race long with a group of 600cc 4 cylinder riders in
the process.
Adam Guyer (24). Photo by Sam Draiss.
In the big bike classes, the trio of Paul Duval, Ian Beam and Eric Wood all put in impressive performances over the course of the weekend. Duval scored three victories on his Yamaha R6 and finished a strong second place in MWGP division of the Dash for Cash – bested by Triumph 675 Ian Beam who secured his second victory of the weekend when we came from behind and passed Duval in the Dash for Cash. The winner of the Heavyweight GP division and overall victor of the Seacoast Sport Cycle/Dunlop tires Dash for cash was Dunlop rider Eric Wood, who took his Ducati V2 to a 16 second victory in the premier event. Wood’s premier class victory capped off a fantastic weekend where he took is Ducati V2 and Yamaha R6 to dominant wins in all 5 of the classes he entered.
Round 5 of the NEMRR series is at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 2-3 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and riders interested in racing, participating in Super Street or volunteering and being a part of the organization and find more information at www.nemrr.com.
A heated battle atop the AFT Singles presented by KICKER standings arrives with Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, as it makes its Wheatland, Missouri, debut for the first-ever Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway on Friday, July 18.
…And in This Corner…
Entering the 2025 season, all eyes were on presumed 450cc title fighters Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) and Chase Saathoff (No. 88 RWR/Parts Plus Honda CRF450R).
As it went, the class’ three-time but not-defending champion, Kody Kopp (No. 1 Bob Lanphere/KTM/Fastrack Racing KTM 450 SX-F), wasn’t quite ready to relinquish the spotlight, claiming double victory at the season opener during DAYTONA Bike Week.
And then rookie sensation Kage Tadman (No. 288 Roof Systems/Old Oak Ranch KTM 450 SX-F) came from seemingly nowhere to upend the class’ power hierarchy with a pair of stunning wins in his first two attempts.
But now as the season opens its second half – Drane and Saathoff have returned to centerstage.
Drane is absolutely rolling, having secured three victories in succession while soaring up the class’ career leaderboards in multiple categories.
Saathoff, meanwhile, has been nearly as quick, and, as a result, remains the only rider left in the chase who sits within single-race striking distance.
And it’s not just that the two are finally proving themselves the class of the field as expected, there’s also the undeniable heat to their rivalry.
The fact that they are as well matched in terms of speed and skill as they are has naturally created multiple chances for on-track clashes throughout their young careers. Those chances have resulted in crashes of both the near and actual variety, along with heightened emotion and exchanged words.
While a chummier paddock than most, rivalry is very much a feature of the sport. And any number of champions over the years have found the benefit in viewing their adversaries as, well, adversaries. Some might even argue that the legendary Jared Mees sought ways to make it so, as his prior and resumed friendships with the likes of Bryan Smith and Briar Bauman were put on temporary hold during the peak of their times as competing title fighters.
Fortunately, both Drane and Saathoff are mature beyond their years and calculated in their respective approaches. So long as everything stays above board, the past drama only makes the prospect of their future battles that much more intriguing.
Rookies Rising
Along with Kopp’s successful send-off and the evolution of Drane vs. Saathoff, the third major story of the season has been the bumper crop of rookies.
Tadman is the headliner with those remarkable back-to-back wins in his first two professional events. However, he is far from alone.
Walker Porter (No. 100 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) hit the ground running despite jumping in near midseason. The 2024 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award winner showed himself to be a top-five talent in his debut weekend, and he has the ability to do much more than that as the second half of the season plays out.
Meanwhile, Ryder Reese (No. 244 Mission Foods/Roof Systems KTM 450 SX-F) made his Progressive AFT debut the same weekend as Porter. And despite being lost in the long shadows cast by Tadman and Porter, he also came away with a top ten in his first weekend as a pro.
That same feat was pulled off earlier in the season, when Ethan Kitchen (No. 105 Lucky Thumb M/C Yamaha YZ450F) did it at the Daytona opener.
And finally, there’s Skylar Sentell (No. 249 Hoffer Performance/Stauffer Motors KTM 450 SX-F), who finished tenth at the Lima Half-Mile II – a race that featured four rookies in the top ten.
There are some other quick first-year riders in the field who continue to get closer and closer to making their mark as well.
The sport’s future is not just coming. It’s already here.
Emergence Day
Between Drane/Saathoff and the rookies is a healthy next group, with any number of contenders hoping to make the leap to the front.
Trevor Brunner (No. 21 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) is the hardest to place because he’s somewhere between that first and next group. While he did defeat Drane to take the checkered flag in the Lima Half-Mile I Mission Triple Challenge Race II, Brunner is still seeking his first official race victory of 2025. You have to think it’s coming – he’s yet to go winless in four prior seasons in the class despite battling with the likes of Dallas Daniels and Kody Kopp over that span.
Tarren Santero (No. 75 Mission Roof Systems Honda CRF450R) has been the next best. He’s taken yet another step forward with a pair of podium finishes in ‘25. That said, he’s got to make another big jump in order to become a regular thorn in the sides of the leading duo.
Beyond Brunner and Santero, you have the likes of Evan Renshaw (No. 65 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust/ATV’s and More Yamaha YZ450F), Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Hannum’s HD/Pfanders Racing KTM 450 SX-F), Jared Lowe (No. 63 Big R/Little Debbie Racing Honda CRF450R), and Hunter Bauer (No. 24 Vinson Construction/Reel Medics Yamaha YZ450F) – all of whom seem to take turns in demonstrating genuine brilliance but none of whom have yet to find a way to channel it consistently.
But AFT Singles is the class where bouts of inconsistency can get ironed out and done so in a hurry.
Go Party, Go Play, and Go Kart
Fans who come out to the track on Friday night will find no shortage of entertainment options beyond just the world-class racing.
Evan Renshaw (65), Hunter Bauer (24), and Tarren Santero (75) during the Rider Q&A in DuQuoin Photo by : Tim Lester/ courtesy American Flat Track.
The Fan Party – complete with a Rider Q&A session – will run from 5:00 p.m. local time right up until Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 p.m.
Those in attendance will also have a chance to take advantage of the on-site go-karting, the Diamond Bar, DJ’d music, a multitude of vendors lining the midway, Jumbotron viewing, designated motorcycle parking, and a variety of food and beverage options.
Seats, Suites, and Fan Experiences
General Admission Grandstand tickets for the Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway are just $25 (kids 12 and under free with a paid adult ticket), while Reserved Grandstand tickets are available for $40 (all ages). Students can purchase a GA Grandstand ticket for just $20 at the gate the day of the event with a valid ID.
There are multiple options to enjoy the facility’s 21 VIP Luxury Suites, starting with an Individual Suiteticket ($99), which includes a private outdoor box seat along with access to the indoor lounge.
Private Indoor Suites are available for groups of up to 18 ($2000) and 27 ($3000), both of which include infield group experience with a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line, photo op included, and early race viewing from the infield.
Also available for purchase is the Opening Ceremonies Trackside Fan Experience ($99), which includes reserved seating, a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line, photo op included, and up-close viewing of Opening Ceremonies and a portion of the night’s race action.
Finally, fans have the option to purchase the Practice Viewing Trackside Fan Experience as a $25 upgrade to a GA Grandstand or Reserved Grandstand ticket, which provides a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line, photo op included, and up-close viewing of a practice session.
Gates will open for fans at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.
How to Watch
FloRacing
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FS1
FOX Sports coverage of the Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Sunday, August 10, at 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT).
The second generation ARCH 2s-R under the team's awning at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Photo by Michael Gougis.
ARCH Motorcycles unveiled the second iteration of its Mission Super Hooligan racebike at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The main upgrades are to the chassis and swingarm, while the bodywork is heavily revised as well. In addition, the team announced that it would field a second rider, the mega-experienced Jeremy McWilliams, on a second bike for the next MotoAmerica Super Hooligan outing at VIRginia International Raceway.
The Arch 2s-R features a new chassis with a massive aluminum headstock and beefy side spars that mount to the front and rear cylinders. There’s also new bodywork.
The biggest difference in the new machine is the chassis. The current version, which Corey Alexander raced at Laguna Seca, features a round-tube chassis with the model number KRGT2-001. The company offers a street-going KRGT-1 power cruiser with forward-mounted footpegs, suggesting that its first racebike was based on an adaptation of that chassis. The new 2s-R has a massive aluminum headstock and short spars that serve as mounting points for the front and rear cylinders.
Left side of the ARCH 2s-R. The new machine has a revised swingarm to accompany the new chassis. The new chassis shown at Laguna had footpegs fixed in one location, unlike the pegs on the prior model that had a wide variety of possible positions. Photo by Michael Gougis.The swingarm pivots in a pair of aluminum castings that appear to bolt to the rear of the engine. Ohlins TTX shock handles suspension duties in the rear – when starting from scratch, it’s generally good to go with known quantities whenever possible. Photo by Michael Gougis.
The version of the ARCH 2s-R shown at Laguna had a powerplant from the original version of the machine. It has a five-speed transmission, while most of the other bikes in the Hooligan class have six-speed transmissions. “I’m behind the Harley-(Davidson) riders and I hear them shifting twice on the straight and I’m in the same gear,” rider Corey Alexander said at the prior round, held at The Ridge. The big Suter V-Twin spins to 7,000 rpm. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Jeremy McWilliams, (front row, left), will ride a second bike for the ARCH team at the next MotoAmerica Super Hooligan round. Here, he poses for a selfie with a fan (front row, right) along with current rider Corey Alexander (back row, left), ARCH co-founder Gard Hollinger (front row, center) and Keanu Reeves (back row, right). Photo by Michael Gougis.
Updated: Below is the MotoAmerica video of the new ARCH 2s-R’s reveal at Laguna Seca:
Chris Peris at Roebling Road for WERA National Endurance Race. Photo by Lee Fields, Active Shooter Photography.
Due to a calendar conflict with the MotoAmerica round at Laguna Seca, AOD had a free seat open and was able to convince long time AOD champion Chris Peris to take time away from his lead instructor role at the Champ School to return to the racetrack. Fortunately Chris had forgotten about Roebling Road in July and its thunderstorms, gnats, humidity,
heat, and tire shredding sweepers, and he agreed to ride.
Chris Peris and his crew celebrate winning at Roebling Road. Photo by Lee Fields, Active Shooter Photography.
Paired with long time AOD regular Taylor Knapp, the duo qualified on the front row as the top endurance team and won the race by five laps.
Taylor Knapp at Roebling Road. Photo by Lee Fields, Active Shooter Photography.
Taylor took the start and initially it looked like it might be a close race with a six bike breakaway up front. However, he was just biding his time until his fuel load was reduced; then he hit the front and built up a fortuitous 1 lap lead on the whole field. That 1 lap lead
came in handy as, with the race’s sole red flag, AOD was able to remain comfortably up front.
With the victory AOD stretched the points lead for the championship by another 10 points.
AOD is sponsored by: Army of Darkness, Dunlop, Wood Craft, Hindle, Vortex, EK Chains, Thermosman, Champ School, WERA, Roadracing World and Industry 13.
Mission AFT SuperTwins riders Dallas Daniels (32) and Davis Fisher (67) lead James Ott (19) and Briar Bauman (3) during Practice at the DuQuoin Mile July 5th. Photo by: Tim Lester / courtesy American Flat Track.
Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will at last arrive in Wheatland, Missouri, for the inaugural Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway this Friday, July 18.
Back Again for the Very First Time
Originally scheduled for early June, inclement weather forced a mid-July return for the Grand National Championship. Everything stated ahead of the postponed round regarding the series’ 20th all-time visit to Missouri still holds true.
Progressive AFT will finally make its debut appearance at the spectacular Lucas Oil Speedway, which is well established as a Midwestern mecca of four-wheel dirt track racing. Known as the “Diamond of Dirt Tracks,” Lucas Oil Speedway boasts a 3/8-mile clay oval, a 1.2-mile offroad track, a go-kart circuit, and Lake Lucas for drag-boat racing.
The facilities and amenities are equally impressive, making the venue a most deserving setting to play host to the world’s greatest motorcycle dirt track racers on Friday night.
Halfway Home and Right Back Where We Started
With eight races down and eight races to go, the Mission AFT SuperTwins title fight is currently separated by the second tiebreaker.
Prior to the start of the season, there was some concern that the series – which is typically defined by its trademark close-fought title fights – might be forced to take a temporary hiatus from that status.
Despite winning a record ten premier-class titles, Jared Mees usually did so in nail-biting fashion, his blowout championship wins in ‘17 and ‘18 being very much the exception. In fact, Mees spent nine of the last eleven years of his career locked in highly competitive and endlessly entertaining championship battles.
The last six of those were spent attempting to first fend off Briar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Parts Plus/Latus Motors Harley-Davidson XG750R) and then later Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT).
The introduction of an all-production-based ruleset in 2025 led many to believe that – while the right move for the series for the long term – there could be some short-term pain associated with it coming in the form of the potential dominant pairing of Daniels and his well-developed Yamaha MT-07 DT.
That has not been the case.
As brilliant as Daniels has been (as evidenced by 21 straight podiums), Bauman has been equally so. Mees’ former foils have found each other and are now actively assembling their own rivalry – one that could potentially define the series for the next decade or so.
Just how evenly matched did the Daniels/Yamaha and Bauman/Harley combos prove to be over the season’s opening half?
162 points for Bauman. 162 points for Daniels.
Four wins for Bauman. Four wins for Daniels.
Beyond that, Bauman currently holds the tiebreaker with three runners-up to Daniels’ two.
Meanwhile, Daniels has the slight edge in consistency, with a worst result of third to Bauman’s fifth – the only result for either rider to end up off the box all year long.
A look ahead at the eight remaining races suggests an equally fierce second half. It’s easy to project minor advantages for one or the other at specific tracks, but it’s nearly impossible to discern an obvious window for either to shake free of the other.
Production Rules Have Proven as Productive as Predicted
While Bauman and Daniels have turned this into a two-rider fight at the top of the points standings, there has been plenty of shine to go around, both for other riders and for other manufacturers.
While still seeking his first win on the XG750R, Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R) has reliably been the third-best rider on the scene, and it seems only a matter of time before he finally puts the #44 Harley on top of the box.
James Ott (No. 19 G&G Racing Yamaha MT-07) and Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Corbin/OTB Racing Yamaha MT-07) joined Daniels to complete a Yamaha lock-out of the podium at DuQuoin, proving beyond any shadow of doubt that Daniels and Estenson Racing are not the only ones who can turn the MT-07 into a formidable flat tracker.
Worries that KTM would lose relevance in Mission AFT SuperTwins due to the defection of Bauman and Rick Ware Racing to Harley’s camp have shown to be ill-founded as a result of the respective performances of Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke) and Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 Fastrack Racing/Wally Brown Racing KTM 790 Duke). While both riders come into Lucas Oil Speedway looking for a bounce-back effort, they’ve enjoyed some stellar moments early in the days on the KTM. Fisher ranks fourth in the points on the strength of a runner-up, third, and four top-four finishes, while VDK is fifth with a third, a fourth, and a fifth.
Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Progressive Insurance Honda Transalp) has consistently demonstrated the promise of Honda’s entry in the premier class, logging three sixths already in his first-full season of premier-class competition.
Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Suzuki GSX-8S), meanwhile, has been spectacular on the Suzuki on more than one occasion. While he does have a fourth and a fifth to show for his efforts, he’s flashed podium-caliber speed on the GSX-8S.
Max Whale (No. 18 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) has already finished inside the top five in the first half of his first season with Royal Enfield. And like Bromley, Whale has shown there is room for further growth with moments suggesting there is plenty more to come.
And don’t forget about Kawasaki. Henry Wiles (No. 911 J&M Logging/Ray C’s Harley-Davidson Kawasaki Ninja 650) put a Ninja on the box at the season opener. And more recently, Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Racing Unlimited/Parts Bros/D&D Cycles Kawasaki Ninja 650) piloted one to sixth last time out at DuQuoin.
Pretty much everyone above should only improve with more time to adapt and dial in their equipment.
Eight down and eight to go? Bring it on.
Go Party, Go Play, and Go Kart
Fans who come out to the track on Friday night will find no shortage of entertainment options beyond just the world-class racing.
The Fan Party – complete with a Rider Q&A session – will run from 5:00 p.m. local time right up until Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 p.m.
Those in attendance will also have a chance to take advantage of the on-site go-karting, the Diamond Bar, DJ’d music, a multitude of vendors lining the midway, Jumbotron viewing, designated motorcycle parking, and a variety of food and beverage options.
Seats, Suites, and Fan Experiences
General Admission Grandstand tickets for the Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway are just $25 (kids 12 and under free with a paid adult ticket), while Reserved Grandstand tickets are available for $40 (all ages). Students can purchase a GA Grandstand ticket for just $20 at the gate the day of the event with a valid ID.
There are multiple options to enjoy the facility’s 21 VIP Luxury Suites, starting with an Individual Suite ticket ($99), which includes a private outdoor box seat along with access to the indoor lounge.
Private Indoor Suites are available for groups of up to 18 ($2000) and 27 ($3000), both of which include infield group experience with a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line, photo op included, and early race viewing from the infield.
Also available for purchase is the Opening Ceremonies Trackside Fan Experience ($99), which includes reserved seating, a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line, photo op included, and up-close viewing of Opening Ceremonies and a portion of the night’s race action.
Finally, fans have the option to purchase the Practice Viewing Trackside Fan Experience as a $25 upgrade to a GA Grandstand or Reserved Grandstand ticket, which provides a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line, photo op included, and up-close viewing of a practice session.
Gates will open for fans at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.
How to Watch:
FloRacing
For those that can’t catch the live action from the circuit, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive AFT. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2025. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/aft or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.
FS1
FOX Sports coverage of the Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Sunday, August 10, at 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT).
Ben Smith (78) at Laguna Seca. Photo courtesy Flo4Law SBU.
Robem Engineering riders Di Mario, Vossberg net pair of wins, podium finishes in MotoAmerica Twins Cup races at Laguna Seca.
MONTEREY, Calif. — Putting in impressive performances has become the norm for Robem Engineering rider Alessandro Di Mario. The reigning MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion made it two rounds in a row that he’s claimed pole position and won both Twins Cup races – this time at the iconic Laguna Seca circuit. The Kentuckian has now won five consecutive Twins Cup contests and is mathematically eligible to clinch the 2025 title at the next round.
And Di Mario’s teammate, Hank Vossberg, continued his stellar start to racing in MotoAmerica Twins Cup by finishing third in Saturday’s race and second on Sunday to achieve three podium finishes in his first four Twins Cup outings.
The Robem Engineering duo’s frontrunning pace was evident from the start of the July 11-13 round, as Di Mario and Vossberg were the first- and fourth-fastest riders in Friday morning practice. Di Mario continued to pace the field when he finished the Friday afternoon Qualifying 1 session on provisional pole. Vossberg finished the session right behind his teammate in second place. When qualifying concluded on Saturday morning, Di Mario had secured his fourth pole position of the season, and Vossberg had qualified in third for the weekend’s two Twins Cup races.
The Saturday afternoon Race 1 saw Di Mario jump out to an early lead and never look back, winning by a margin of 9.164 seconds. Vossberg was locked in a hard-fought battle for second place for the entirety of the 13-lap race and finished third to record his second podium finish in his first three Twins Cup races.
Sunday afternoon’s Race 2 was the scene of another Di Mario victory, this time by about seven seconds. Vossberg had an even better race on Sunday to come out on top of another race-long battle to net the second runner-up finish of his Twins Cup career – giving Robem Engineering a 1-2 finish.
With two more victories to his credit, Di Mario now holds a 67-point lead in the class standings with four races remaining. Vossberg is now fifth in the points standings – despite having only taken part in four of the eight Twins Cup races this season.
The Robem Engineering team will be back in action at the next Twins Cup round, which takes place Aug. 1-3 at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va.
Robem Engineering rider Alessandro Di Mario (1). Photo by Sara Chappell Photos.
Alessandro Di Mario / Robem Engineering
“I would like to thank the whole team. My Aprilia RS 660 felt great all weekend. Getting another two wins puts me in a really good spot to wrap up the championship pretty soon. I can’t wait for VIR!”
Robem Engineering rider Hank Vossberg (No. 131). Photo by Sara Chappell Photos
Hank Vossberg / Robem Engineering Aprilia
“What a great way to follow up my Twins Cup debut with a double podium. This is great momentum heading to VIR. The team put a great bike together, and I am very grateful for this ride.”
Robem Engineering’s technical partners for the 2025 season include Accossato, Aprilia Racing, Blud Lubricants, Bitubo Suspension, Bonamici, Essex Parts, Millennium Technologies, Motovation, NGK, NTK, Piaggio North America, Sara Chappell Photos, SC Project and Sprint Filter.
More from a press release issued by Flo4Law SBU Racing :
Double top nine finish for Ben, first points on the board for Bobby at Laguna Seca.
The annual MotoAmerica trip to California and the iconic Laguna Seca circuit saw the FLO4LAW SBU Yamaha team back on track with their two riders Bobby Davies and Benjamin Smith doing battle in the latest round of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship this past weekend.
The Laguna Seca event is the first round of the year that sees three Superbike races across the weekend and with three opportunities to score points, both riders were ready for the challenge.
Bobby was back in the saddle and improved throughout the weekend. Qualifying eighteenth after improving his lap time over three quarters of a second between first and second qualifying, he finished the opening race in fourteenth, collecting his first points of the season, before sitting out the second and third races.
Ben arrived at Laguna Seca optimistic after a run of strong results. Tenth on the grid after qualifying he raced to ninth and eighth in race two and three respectively after unfortunately failing to finish race one after a small technical issue following a crash in final qualifying.
Ben remains inside the top ten of the overall championship standings as the series moves to the next round at the Viriginia International Raceway in a fortnight.
Ben Smith:“Laguna Seca was decent overall I would say, and we made progress throughout the weekend. The team resolved a couple of small issues in Friday’s FP1, and I was able to spin some laps. The pace on Friday was good I felt, and we had a direction to go in on Saturday morning. Bike felt good at the beginning of Q2. I was on a good lap with the qualifying tyre which would have moved us up the grid for sure but unfortunately, I had a spill which was a bummer. The team worked hard and rebuilt the bike ready for race one, but we had a small issue which took us out of the running. That’s racing but luckily, we had two more chances. An unexpected wheelie off the start meant I had to work through some things in the opening laps but once I settled down, I was able to finish ninth. The final race I made a better start, but I was struggling in one area of the race track. The pace was good, and I was able to finish eighth. I was happy with the direction we took with the bike in terms of set up so thanks to the team for all their work. The west coast wing of the series wasn’t the easiest for us but that’s racing and that’s part of the process of being in the Superbike class. I am focused on the next races where I think we should be able to get some good results.”
Bobby Davies: “We weren’t sure if we were going to race at Laguna or not this past weekend after replacing an engine at The Ridge and not having any time to do a shakedown. Everything looked positive after Free Practice but after three laps in Q1 the sprocket hub bearing imploded and started to damage the swing arm which cut the session short. We were able to source a swing arm from BPR Racing in the paddock and Mike and Jonathan went to work. We were able to make it out in Q2 with only twenty minutes to go and immediately improved. I had a decent start in race one and after a good battle with another rider I ran off at Turn 6 at high speed. I slowed the bike down as much as I could and thankfully didn’t go down. I took fourteenth which was good. On Sunday we had a couple of issues, nothing crazy but at least I was able to race on Saturday and get some points on the board.”
Freddy Carswell – Team Principal:“Laguna always brings unique challenges. We made some excellent progress over the weekend working to get Ben more comfortable and improving a few areas on the circuit. Q2 ended a bit early for us with a crash, which unfortunately led to a small part later failing in Race 1, resulting in a retirement. Moving ahead, we had good race pace, and particularly a very strong sector 2-4, which netted some very comfortable top ten finishes. Moving ahead, we will analyse and evolve as always. It was great to have the extended version of the team with us this weekend and we will continue to build and work for a strong showing in Virginia. Our aim is the podium, and we are looking forward to getting there!”
More from a press release issued by Karns Performance:
Progress and Positivity: Laguna Seca Delivers Momentum for Karns Performance Riders.
Following a challenging but growth-filled weekend at The Ridge, the Karns Performance / TST Industries Racing Team arrived at Laguna Seca focused on progress, consistency, and collecting valuable points. Round 4 of the MotoAmerica season proved to be just that—an energizing turning point as the team left Monterey with strong performances and high hopes heading into VIR in early August.
Levi Badie continued to prove himself as a serious contender in the championship hunt. Despite missing the podium, his 4th and 5th place finishes were hard-fought and critical in keeping him in the points conversation. Levi’s determination, consistency, and hunger for more leave the team confident that another podium is just around the corner.
Isaac Woodworth delivered one of his strongest weekends of the season so far. After an impressive qualifying session that placed him 6th on the grid, Isaac maintained his pace and composure to finish 7th in both races—earning valuable experience and reaffirming his place among the front-runners. His smooth riding and steady progress are a testament to his growth as a rider.
Elisa Gendron Belen (78) at Laguna Seca. Photo Credit: Brian J Nelson.
Elisa Gendron Belen continued her upward trajectory with a weekend full of breakthroughs. Qualifying 25th in a deep field of 32, Elisa showed her grit and determination by improving her lap times in both races. She finished 28th in Race 1 and charged forward to 23rd in Race 2 with some great battles. Elisa’s progress has been great, and her energy and growth mindset make her one to watch for the rest of the season.
As the team looks ahead to Virginia International Raceway, the mood is one of focus and optimism. Laguna Seca may not have delivered trophies, but it brought momentum, growth, and belief. The second half of the season is shaping up to be a thrilling ride.
Stay tuned. This team is just getting started.
More from a press release issued by Altus Motorsports :
Round 5 of the 2025 MotoAmerica Championship brought the Altus Motorsports team to the legendary WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, where a challenging weekend turned into a showcase of perseverance, opportunity, and progress. From a rider substitution to first-time track debuts and injury setbacks, the team came together to fight through every race and leave Monterey with strong results and plenty of momentum.
SUPERSPORT
With Jaret Nassaney staying home to heal up and support his wife and their newborn baby, Altus Motorsports welcomed Maximiliano “Maxi” Gerardo to the team for his first ride aboard the Yamaha YZF-R9. With no prior seat time, Gerardo jumped on the bike Friday and was immediately fast, finishing 7th in Practice 1, qualifying 7th, and putting in stellar race performances with a 5th in Race 1 and a 6th in Race 2.
Maximiliano Gerardo (41) at Laguna Seca. Photo courtesy Altus Motorsports.
Jake Lewis was sidelined for the weekend after a crash during another class’s practice session prevented him from competing.
Torin Collins, riding the Suzuki GSX-R750, qualified 14th and finished 14th in Race 1, before bouncing back with a strong 10th-place finish in Race 2, continuing his climb in the season standings.
Torin Collins (71) at Laguna Seca. Photo courtesy Altus Motorsports.
Torin Collins: “Tough weekend at Laguna. A couple of issues put us on the back foot early, but the team worked hard to get everything sorted in time for the races. Unfortunately, we just couldn’t find that perfect feeling we were looking for on track. P14 and P10 aren’t the results we’re aiming for, but we’re still holding on to a top 10 spot in the championship. Time to reset, keep pushing, and come back stronger next round!”
Owen Williams also delivered steady improvement on his GSX-R750. After qualifying 18th, he navigated a chaotic first turn in both races and improved his results to 16th in Race 1 and a solid 13th in Race 2.
Owen Williams (13) at Laguna Seca. Photo courtesy Altus Motorsports.
Owen Williams: “Always a great time at Laguna. A rough start to the weekend landed me 18th on the grid, which made the starts a bit hairy going into the first turn. After collecting valuable data in Saturday’s race, we fixed some pre-existing issues, which gave me the confidence to attack on Sunday. P13 was a great end to the weekend. I always love Laguna’s atmosphere, and it’s always great seeing so many friends and family!”
TWINS CUP
Seth Dahmer took on Laguna Seca for the first time aboard the Suzuki GSX-8R and qualified 10th in a competitive Twins Cup field. In Race 1, he rode a smart and steady race to finish 9th, continuing to show growth in his rookie season. Race 2 ended early for Dahmer due to a mechanical issue, forcing him to retire with a clutch problem.
Seth Dahmer (111) at Laguna Seca. Photo courtesy Altus Motorsports.
Seth Dahmer: “Laguna was a blast of a track to ride. It was my first time here, and the track is such an experience. I’m happy with the top 10 in Race 1, but definitely felt I could’ve done better. We honed in the bike setup, and it was better than ever for Race 2, but had a mechanical that ended my race early. I’m excited to finish the next rounds strong.”
Team owner George Nassaney said: “The weekend started off rough with Jake having his crash in another class. We are blessed he is ok and his crash was not worse. He will be back for VIR.”
“Torin rode very well and had a great race 2. He battled for the 10th place spot and brought it home. As I have said many times, this class is very tough. Max Gerardo filled in for my son Jaret. Max did not disappoint. He brought home a 5th & 6th with Zero prior time on the bike. His Crew Chief Thibault gave him a setup he could work with and Max did his job.”
“Lastly Seth Dahmer had a great race 1 with a 5th place finish. He had never been to Laguna, so this just shows how much talent he has. We are excited to have Jaret and Jake back at VIR. We will keep pushing to be a force in the series. Thank you to all of our sponsors for supporting us.”
The team has a few weeks off before hitting the track in Virginia for Round 6.
Altus Motorsports team is supported by our great family of sponsors: Altus Motorsports, WPS, Firepower, Yamaha Motorsports, Buy A Jet From Steve Main, Barnett, Hot Bodies Racing, M4 Exhausts, Vortex EK, Motion Pro, SBS Brakes, BrakeTech USA, Inc., GP Racing, K-Tech, Maxima Racing Oils, Attack Racing, & Team Hammer, RS Taichi, Arai, Core Moto, Pro Bolt, Chicken Hawk Tire Warmers, Law Tigers Oklahoma, and Altus Factory Racing
GP190/StreetGP practice: Maverick Johnson (#163), Ray Ray (#188), Garret Harrell (#27), and Craig Thompson (#144). Photo by Andres Alegria/Eleven Motorsports / Courtesy Texas Mini Cup.
The third and final round of the inaugural Texas Mini Cup season was held on Saturday, July 12 at the KartMoto track in Cresson, Texas. Some rain fell in the morning on the counter clockwise, .76 mile, 10 turn course delaying the start of the day by 30 minutes. Despite the morning moisture, several class lap records were broken throughout the race day, including the outright KartMoto track record.
The MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup qualifier classes Star GP Academy Stock 50, Stock 110, Flo4law GP 110, KYT Helmets GP 160, GP 190, Keystone Roofing Street GP, and 4 additional support classes had 44 entries for some good competitive racing. Bruno Bolanos, Zoe Lanza, Maverick Johnson, Kendall Leonard, and Josh Rodriguez were the winners of their respective Mini Cup Qualifiers, also setting several class records.
The 450 Supermoto class put on a good show once again with 15 entries. Matteo Traversa swept all three wins, David Roth Jr was a close second, and Parker Williams and Alan Phillips fought it out for the last podium spot.
Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support: Artisan’s Editions, Dunlop, FLo4law Racing, Keystone Roofing, KYT Helmets, Leather & Lace Racing Leather Repair, Pirelli, South Central Race Center, Star GP Academy, Eleven Motorsports, and the Hughes family.
A big thanks to the staff and volunteers for helping make the event a success – We couldn’t do it without you!
Kyle Wyman sets a new lap record at Laguna Seca. Photo courtesy Dunlop.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA: Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is excited to announce that a new lap record has been established at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, CA. This thrilling showcase of speed and skill wasn’t possible without the Sportmax Slick tires, and the following record was achieved:
King of the Baggers:
– Lap Record: 1:28.057 – Achieved by Kyle Wyman during Qualifying 1
– Lap Record: 1:27.524 – Achieved by Kyle Wyman during Qualifying 2
These outstanding performances demonstrate the exceptional grip and reliability of Dunlop’s Sportmax Slick tires, further cementing their position as the tire of choice for all competitive road racing.
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Bobby Fong Sweeps Superbike Doubleheader At Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca. Photo by Brian J Nelson.
California native Bobby Fong (Yamaha) swept both MotoAmerica Superbike events at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Sunday, closing out a thrilling weekend of racing at the MotoAmerica Speedfest at Monterey. With six main events across five classes, motorcycle fans enjoyed a jam-packed day of two-wheel action on the iconic circuit.
The top-three riders in Superbike point standings battled throughout two 20-lap main events on the 2.238-mile road course, but ultimately the results proved the same, as Fong claimed the top spot on the podium over Josh Herrin (Ducati) and Cameron Beaubier (BMW), respectively, in Races 2 and 3.
“In the first few laps, I thought it was going to be a long race. I had a few moments in the first few laps battling with these guys, and I thought we were going to be battling for the whole race,” said Fong, who posted his seventh career Superbike victory. “I just knew to keep my head down and keep doing my laps. I’m happy to get out of here with two wins and continue our progression.”
Josh Herrin (1). Photo by Brian J Nelson.
With a victory in Race 1 on Saturday and two second-place finishes on Sunday, Herrin moves to the top of the Superbike point standings by 31 points over Beaubier. Fong’s strong performance puts him just 37 points behind Herrin headed into the series’ next event at VIRginia International Raceway, Aug. 1-3.
Blake Davis (22). Photo by BrianJ Nelson.
Blake Davis (Yamaha) also doubled up in Monterey, claiming his second victory of the weekend in Motovation Supersport. Davis started second on the grid for Race 2, but took the lead over pole sitter and points leader PJ Jacobsen (Ducati) on lap one and never looked back. After wheel-to-wheel battles at the front of the field, Cameron Petersen (Ducati) finished second with Mathew Scholtz (Yamaha) in third. The top three were separated by just .474 seconds when the checkered flag waved. Jacobsen finished fourth, but maintained the Supersport points lead by a narrow three points over Scholtz, with Davis in third and just 35 points out of the top spot.
Points leader Kyle Wyman (Harley-Davidson) claimed his second victory of the weekend in King of the Baggers after a pitched battle with fellow Harley rider Hayden Gillim. Gillim suffered mechanical trouble as the pair dove into the Corkscrew, giving Wyman the victory in the final few laps. Rocco Landers (Harley-Davidson) claimed the second step on the podium with Tyler O’Hara (Indian) in third. The victories extend Wyman’s championship points lead to a whopping 76 points ahead of Frenchman Loris Baz.
Alessandro Di Mario (1). Photo courtesy Brian J Nelson.
Alessandro Di Mario (Aprilia) took his second victory of the weekend in SC-Project Twins Cup. Di Mario led from the green and commanded a seven-second lead ahead of fellow Aprilia rider Hank Vossberg and third-place finisher Matthew Chapin (Suzuki) at the finish. Di Mario extends his championship lead over Chapin by 67 points.
Despite a first-lap tangle with teammate Cody Wyman in Turn 2, James Rispoli (Harley-Davidson) rallied to his second victory of the weekend in Mission Super Hooligan competition. Rispoli battled his way from fifth on the grid after the incident to take the lead from Cory West (Harley-Davidson) with a thrilling pass on the penultimate lap. Rispoli took the checkered flag by just .255 seconds over West with Hayden Schultz (Harley-Davidson) in third. The weekend’s results shook up the class points standings, with West taking the points lead by just 22 points over Jake Lewis and Rispoli, respectively.
For full race results, visit MotoAmerica.com. For more information and to purchase tickets for upcoming events at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, visit weathertechraceway.com.
About WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca:
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is a world-renowned motorsport facility located in Monterey, California, operated and managed by Friends of Laguna Seca, a 501c(3) non-profit. Nestled among scenic hills, it has a rich history of hosting premier racing events, making it a favorite destination for motorsport enthusiasts from around the world. The raceway features challenging turns and elevation changes, including the world-famous Corkscrew, providing a thrilling experience for both drivers and fans. Friends of Laguna Seca is committed to delivering top-tier racing and entertainment experiences year after year. Find out how you can get involved at FriendsOfLagunaSeca.org.
More from a press release issued by Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha:
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong finishes the MotoAmerica Superbike Tripleheader at Laguna Seca in style with a pair of wins in front of the home crowd
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong enjoyed a stellar Sunday of racing at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, winning both MotoAmerica Superbike races to make championship gains in front of the home crowd in Monterey, California. His teammate, Jake Gagne, had a strong conclusion to the fifth round of the championship, finishing fifth in Race 2 and fourth in Race 3.
After coming just shy of the victory in Saturday’s Race 1, Fong was looking to move up a step on the podium. In Race 2, the Northern Californian got a great start and slotted into second. Although the series points leader built a gap up front, Fong ran a calculated race and posted consistently fast times in the tricky conditions. Around the halfway mark, he reeled in the leader and made the pass for the lead on Lap 14. From there, he built a gap and took his first win of the 2025 season.
Bobby Fong in Parc fermé after his victory at Laguna Seca. Photo by Andrea Wilson.
In the final race of the weekend, Fong once again started strong in second but was shuffled back to fourth in a heated multi-rider battle. He kept fighting as the riders in the lead group jockeyed for position, with Fong settling back into the runner-up spot on Lap 6. Similar to Race 2, Fong made his move for the lead on Lap 14 in the final corner, then stretched the gap to secure back-to-back wins at the 2.238-mile track. His seventh-career MotoAmerica Superbike win—and second in a row in his debut season with the team—moved him to third in the standings, now 37 points off the lead heading into the latter half of the season.
Gagne got a good start in Race 2 from the second row of the grid into fourth, but was passed shortly after. He stayed on the heels of the rider in fourth, but ultimately would cross the line fifth. In Race 3, the three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion slotted into third off the start before being shuffled to fifth in the early chaos. He advanced to fourth after a rider ahead withdrew, but had lost too much time to close the gap to the front. Gagne rode his own race in the slick conditions and brought it home fourth, closing out the tripleheader weekend with a 3-5-4 result and sitting fourth in championship standings.
The Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing team returns to action in three weeks’ time at Round 6 of the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, August 1–3.
Richard Stanboli – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager
“It was great to have a double, but I think we should have had a triple this weekend. Bobby worked on his game plan a bit, and we learned some things about the race track over the weekend. We were able to improve the bike and do what an R1 normally does around here – kick everybody’s butt. So we did that, and we’ll go away happy and keep improving for VIR. At this point, we’re not really worried about the championship. We’re focused on winning as many races as we can.”
Bobby Fong – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #50
“It feels amazing to get the double win today, but honestly, I feel more relieved than anything because we’ve been fighting so close all year trying to get the win, and we finally got it done. Everybody behind the whole Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha team has been working so hard, and they’ve been waiting for this. It’s good to get a win for myself this year, keep the confidence rolling, and chip away at the points. I’m looking forward to Virginia. I think we should be pretty good there. It was a great weekend with a lot of NorCal family and friends here, and I’m feeling great, but Tuesday, it’s time to get back to work to continue the progression.”
Jake Gagne – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #32
“Two races today, and not exactly the results we were looking for. The first race was rough. I got off to a slow start and was a little off with the bike and my riding, so fifth wasn’t great. Then I was fourth in Race 2, which still wasn’t the result we wanted, but I made a lot of progress, and we made progress with the bike. We were closer to the front, and I think without some of the drama with the bike blowing up in front of me, we had the pace to be there and fight for it. I’m stoked for Bobby to get two wins for the team, and I’m excited for the next one at VIR.”
More from a press release issued by Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati:
Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati) put himself to work over the weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the fifth round of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, extending his lead in the championship series.
Herrin suffered a 100 mph fall during Friday’s riding at the fast turn four, losing the front over the Ducati Panigale V4 R and barrel rolling through the gravel, destroying his primary racebike in the process.
Despite this setback, the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati team prepared a spare bike, and the champion used it effectively to secure a resounding victory in race one on Saturday afternoon over Bobby Fong and Jake Gagne, extending his title lead after Cameron Beaubier crashed out.
Since Laguna Seca had a triple-header format, Herrin once again went head-to-head with Fong in race two. This time, Herrin finished in second place.
The final Superbike race of the day was a copy of race two, but Herrin refused to give in, setting the fastest lap of 1:24.228 and extending his series lead over Beaubier to 31 points after banking another podium in second place.
2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship After Round Five
P1 – Josh Herrin (Ducati) 224
P2 – Cameron Beaubier 193
P3 – Bobby Fong 187
P4 – Jake Gagne 165
P5 – Richie Escalante 113
Josh Herrin extends his championship lead following an eventful weekend in Monterey. Photo courtesy Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati.
Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati–#1)
“Laguna has been a great weekend,” Herrin enthused after race three. “We had that slight mishap on Friday that totaled the bike—it was my first big crash in two years. I was bummed about that because I don’t like costing my team the money to build a new bike, but they built me another rocket for Saturday, and we were able to get the win. It was huge, as my wife Rachel, my son Griffin, and my two new twins were all there to see it.
“For today (Sunday), the goal was just to get on the podium in both races because we knew Cam (Beaubier) lost a bunch of points on Saturday with his race one crash. We just wanted to get as many points as we could without taking too much risk.
“It was a bit of chess today, putting myself in the right place to dictate the pace, and although we didn’t get the wins today, I’m so happy with how the weekend went. The Ducati Panigale V4 R was incredible, so was my team, now we have a bit of a rest before we try to keep this ball rolling at VIR.”
Round six of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship sees the field head east to Virginia International Raceway on August 1-3 as Josh Herrin looks to further extend his championship lead.
More from a press release issued by Real Steel Honda:
Combined qualifying had Hayden starting the 3 races from 6th place on the grid and JD as the first Superbike Cup competitor lining up in 9th place. JD Beach had his highest finish in Superbike this year with a 4th place Saturday in Superbike Race 1 on his Stock 1000 spec Honda CBR 1000RR-R SP Fireblade while Hayden battled technical issues all weekend including a DNF in Race 1 with his superbike.
On Sunday, Hayden was able to bring home an 8th place finish in Race 2 and one place better in Race 3 finishing up 7th. JD was again the top Superbike Cup entrant and finished 7th overall in race 2 and 6th in the final race. In the Superbike points championship Hayden is in 7th place and JD is in 6th with JD leading the Superbike Cup championship with 250 points after finishing all 3 races as the top Superbike Cup competitor.
Real Steel Honda Racing is proudly supported by American Honda, HRC, Progressive Insurance, Pro Honda Oils. Southern Honda Powersports, Steel Commander Corp, Idemitsu, Comstock Energy LLC, Vesrah, K-Tech suspension, Orient Express, Dunlop, Akrapovic Exhaust Systems, CRC Body Work, Vortex, Evol Technology and REB Graphics.
Hayden Gillim (69). Photo courtesy Real Steel Honda.
Hayden Gillim – Rider #69: “This weekend was a long one. All I can really say is that I think I went through all the bad luck here. The guys worked their butts off all weekend fixing all the little issues we had and got us two good races in Sunday. I’m looking forward to getting home and regrouping before VIR.”
JD Beach (95). Photo courtesy Real Steel Honda.
JD Beach – Rider #95: “Coming back to the west coast to race at Laguna Seca is always a great time. Laguna is such a historic site for motorcycle racing, I love being here. I knew it was going to be a long weekend with three SuperBike races, so it was important to get a good start on Friday. The weekend started out great for us and we were close on pace from the start. Qualifying was going to be important with having three races. Overall, without a Q tire we finished up 9th but set us up good for the races. All three races for the most part went really well. Finished 4th in race one, my best result on the Stock bike and grabbing another 7th and 6th in race two and three. Our pace was great all weekend and we learned some stuff to be ready for the next Stock 1000 round.”
More from a press release issued by Suzuki Motor USA:
Suzuki Motor USA notched up two more podium finishes and several hard-earned top fives while battling through an extended run of bad luck as the stars of MotoAmerica faced off at the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Race Highlights:
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
Superbike
Richie Escalante registered three strong results despite riding at less than 100%
Sean Dylan Kelly equaled his best result of the year and remains on the cusp of a breakthrough performance
Supersport
Tyler Scott had plenty of speed but very little luck, resulting in a forgettable weekend
Max VanDenBrouck showed his best speed yet in a strong qualifying effort
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines
Twins Cup
Matthew Chapin scooped up two more podiums in what continues to be a hugely impressive rookie Twins Cup campaign
Richie Escalante fought through a wrist injury to earn a fifth and a fourth place finish. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante faced the difficult prospect of contesting a Superbike Tripleheader weekend at the undulating WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca while riding hurt after injuring his right wrist on Friday as a result of a heavy crash in practice. Despite being at considerably less than 100% for the rest of the weekend, the gutsy Escalante gritted his teeth and collected a pair of fifths and a sixth aboard the squad’s GSX-R1000R Superbike.
Escalante said. “I have a lot of expectations for Laguna Seca, and I have been feeling great on the bike lately. But in P1, I hurt my wrist. The doctor said it was not broken, only sprained. I decided to ride the best I could, to figure out a way to still race at the best pace possible. I thought our pace was still quite good in the races, even if it was not what it would have been otherwise. I really liked how well we did with worn tires. I am still working on pushing hard in qualifying and in the first laps of the races. Overall, I am really happy with the team and I think we have the bike to compete for the podium. We just have to put everything together during a race weekend to capitalize fully.”
Sean Dylan Kelly qualified on the front row and ran with the leaders all weekend, before a crash and a mechanical ended his race weekend early. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA.
Sean Dylan Kelly continued to demonstrate that he and his Vision Wheel M4 ESCSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R are a threat to finish on the podium on any given weekend even if he’s yet to enjoy the breakthrough ride that has narrowly eluded him on multiple occasions this season. After qualifying on the front row, SDK crashed out of third while battling in the lead group in Race 1. Race 2 saw him come home in fourth for the fifth time this season, while he was forced out of Race 3 with a mechanical problem while again fighting at the front.
“It was an unfortunate end of the weekend,” Kelly said. “We got that P4 in Race 2, and I felt there was even more in it here for us, but it was good to get a decent result. We showed good pace all weekend but just had some racing luck that kept us from getting more.”
Tyler Scott qualified well but continues to struggle with unlucky race results. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott was well on the pace in Supersport qualifying per usual, earning a starting slot on the inside of Row 2 aboard the next-generation Suzuki GSX-R750. Unfortunately, Scott’s recent run of misfortune continued at Laguna Seca, as he was shuffled back to a ninth-place finish on Saturday after contending for a podium position early on. Sunday was even more disappointing, as he was forced to pull out of the race after encountering rogue sensor issues.
Scott said, “Race 1 felt good going in, but we struggled with our set-up on the engine braking side of things, and it hurt in the corners. We didn’t have the pace. We fixed that in the warm-up, but we had another issue rise up and I only got two laps. Overall, it felt really good working with the team as always, but we would have liked better results.”
Max VanDenBrouck earned a good Supersport qualifying position but when the race started he struggled to find pace. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA.
It was something of a similar story for Scott’s Supersport teammate, Max VanDenBrouck. Max Van did well to secure a third-row starting position aboard his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750. However, he was unable to race his way forward in the manner he usually does, ultimately crossing the stripe in 12th position. He was in line for a better Sunday, running inside the top ten early, but unfortunately, joined Scott as a non-finisher.
“It was in some ways a good weekend for us,” VanDenBrouck said. “I had my best qualifying result, ninth. That’s something we have been working on. Race 1, we didn’t get our best result and then had an issue in Race 2 with seven laps to go. So that was disappointing, but the bike is really fast. I’m looking forward to getting back to the East Coast tracks I know like VIR.”
Matthew Chapin added two more Twins Cup podiums to his impressive rookie tally. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA.
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Matthew Chapin continued to make his mark in the Twins Cup by securing the fifth and sixth podium results of his stellar rookie campaign. The reigning Junior Cup champion put the squad’s Suzuki GSX-8R racebike second on the grid and then proceeded to twice battle for that same position to the checkered flag. Chapin pulled off a pass in the Corkscrew en route to a runner-up result on Saturday and then backed that up with a close third on Sunday.
Chapin said, “I was really trying to stay consistent and keep working. The tire let go with three laps left on Sunday, but sometimes that’s how it goes. My team really worked their tails off to give me a good bike this weekend, so I have to take my hat off to the RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki team for all the hard work they do.”
The 2025 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship will pick back up at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, on August 1-3.
The MRA and LegionSBK Team Up for Endurance Thrills and Mid-Season Showdowns.
High Plains Raceway, CO — The Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) and LegionSBK are proud to announce an electrifying weekend of two-wheeled competition and community, set for July 26th–27th, 2025. The doubleheader event promises high-stakes racing, the launch of a brand-new endurance program, and a full schedule of festivities for racers and fans alike.
Saturday, July 26: LegionSBK Launches First Endurance Round with Le Mans Start
Photo by: Kelly Vernell
History will be made as LegionSBK debuts its first-ever endurance racing event, hosted on the High Plains Raceway Full Course. Kicking off with a dramatic Le Mans-style start, racers will sprint to their machines for a thrilling launch into the day’s challenges.
The event features two endurance races:
• 2-Hour Featherweight Endurance Race – A new category exclusively for lightweight motorcycles, perfect for riders looking for tight, strategic racing.
• 4-Hour Endurance Race – Open to all classes, with options for Solo, Relay, and True Endurance Team entries, designed to test skill, coordination, teamwork and racecraft.
“We’re excited to keep endurance racing going in Colorado with our first-ever LegionSBK Endurance event at High Plains Raceway on July 26th. Endurance racing is one of the most fun and inclusive forms of motorcycle competition, and we’ve made some key updates to the traditional 4-hour format—including the addition of a 2-hour race just for Featherweight bikes. With the MRA’s Round 3 sprint races happening the next day, it’s shaping up to be a full weekend of incredible racing. Our hope is to grow this into a multi-round series, and eventually expand it regionally. I am hoping this is just the beginning.” — Matt Cooper, Owner, Legion Moto
Sunday, July 27: MRA Round 3 Sparks Mid-Season Battles
Photo by: Kelly Vernell
The excitement rolls right into Sunday as the MRA hosts Round 3 of its 2025 championship season.
When the sun rises again on Sunday morning, there will be scores to settle from those who
failed in their bid for glory during the endurance races, having a second chance in the MRA’s Sunday sprint racing format. With a race day program consisting of 21 race classes, culminating with the Race of the Rockies, and the Amateur GTO Championship, there will be no shortage of chances for redemption on Sunday. The ROR championship is red hot this year, as Brad Hendry seeks to continue his defense of the #1 plate. There is no shortage of challengers to Hendry’s #1 plate this year, as several returning racers have immediately made it known that they are a serious threat to his hopes of a championship defense.
Matthew O’Cunha seeks to bridge the small points gap between himself and Hendry in the Race of the Rockies GTO championship, as he comes to grips with his new Alpha Racing BMW, while the also returning James Wilkerson will seek to use his extensive experience at High Plains raceway to remind his peers that he is also a top contender, as he trails O’Cunha in the standings by a mere 4 points. With three rounds left to run, this championship is far from decided. With the added pressure of out-of-town racers staying over from the endurance races, looking to prove a point, and upset expectations, the Race
of the Rockies championship race is set to have more fireworks planned than the 4th of July.
The Race of the Rockies GTU, and Amateur GTO championships are also shaping for fierce battles, as top contender Orkun Krand will look to reel in Salvatore Rizzo, to keep his hopes alive in the Race of the Rockies GTU Championship. In the Amateur GTO Championship the question will be, does anyone have what it takes to beat the streaking John Evans?
Evans has stamped his authority on the class in both rounds 1 and 2, and anyone looking to pose a serious challenge to him will need to ride with authority if they want to wrestle the championship from John who has made his intentions of dominance clear.
“The MRA is grateful that our partnership with Legion Motorsports allows the long-standing tradition of a multi-hour endurance event to continue in Colorado. We are excited to see the changes that LegionSBK brings to this event, and we are looking forward to witnessing: great battles on the track; team strategies in their bids for victory, and; the camaraderie that ensues in the paddock after the track goes cold!” — Bob Hasenhundl, MRA President
A Full Weekend Experience
The weekend isn’t just about racing—it’s a full-scale motorsports festival featuring:
• Local vendors offering gear, parts, food, and more
• A track walk on Friday evening for riders and spectators to explore the course
• BBQ & movie night under the stars
• On-site camping to keep the energy going all weekend long
• Lunch and Learn Series focused on race bike maintenance
This unique collaboration between LegionSBK and the MRA is expected to attract racers from across state lines, making it one of the biggest grassroots motorcycle racing events of the summer.
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of racing, fun, and community at High Plains
Raceway.
Round 4 of the Northeast Motorcycle Road Racing (NEMRR) series was held July 12-13 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and for the first time for the 2025 season the forecast was for sunny weather both days! Fresh off of a 4 week break after the Loudon Classic, NEMRR riders were excited to get back on track and pick up where they left off. Many riders set personal best lap times during the classic weekend and with favorable weather and lots of rest the atmosphere was perfect for making continued progress in their racing.
The weekend started off as it traditionally does, with Super Street riders taking to the track. Super Street is a special class pioneered by NEMRR several years ago as a bridge between track days and racing. Riders get a chance to be part of the NEMRR weekends without having to fully race prepare their motorcycles, and the popular class has brought scores of riders into the NEMRR family – many of whom then “graduate” into full club racers after they discover how much fun it is to be part of the racing community. This weekend in the Unlimited Division Greg Regan and Mark Roberto traded wins in the Unlimited division while Micheal Tower and Jason Feinberg split the wins in the Lightweight Super Street division.
The entry level NEMRR division is Novice, where new racers stay until they meet certain lap time thresholds that signal their readiness to advance into the Amateur ranks. This division is unique to NEMRR as the organization places a premium on making the transition into racing as safe as possible. This Novice division keeps new riders separate from the experienced Amateur and Expert riders, which keeps speed differentials down and helps riders build their skills around riders of similar skill and speed. The top performing Novice riders on this opening day were John Lopes in the large displacement classes and Nate Lamontagne in the lightweight divisions, both riders running times that will move them into the Amateur ranks in the near future!
Charles Keighley (143). Photo by Sam Draiss.
In the Amateur ranks the weekend standouts were again Joseph Townsend and Charles Keighley. Both riders choose the Yamaha R6 as their platform for NEMRR, and each rider took several victories during the course of the weekend. In the feature Amateur race the of the weekend – the Amateur division of the Seacoast Sport Cycle Dash for Cash, it was
Keighley who put his stamp on an outstanding weekend with a solid victory over Rui Almeida, Sean Keech and Joseph Townsend. In speaking to him in victory lane after the event Keighley revealed plans to move to the expert ranks for the rest of the season in an effort to keep the forward momentum of his riding skills by learning from the riders in the top class at NEMRR.
Nathan Bettencourt (99). Photo by Sam Draiss.
In the lightweight Expert ranks, several riders put in solid performances over the weekend. The top performers were a trio of younger talent in Nathan Bettencourt, Adam Muscaro and Adam Guyer – all of whom took home 4 victories over the course of the weekend. Bettencourt, a 15 year old Moto America Talent Cup rider, won 4 out of his 4 races, highlighted by a victory in the 500 Superbike over rival Renee Franco. Bettencourt led from flag to flag and was able to run times in the impressive 1:16 range in the process. Adam Muscaro also won 4 out of 5 races on his KTM Supermoto and Kawasaki Ninja 500 machines. His strongest performance of the weekend was a solid victory over Franco and Bettencourt in the very competitive 500 Supersport class on Saturday afternoon. Adam Guyer was simply dominant in the lightweight classes on his Aprilia RS660, winning all 4 of the classes he contested. His crowning moment of the weekend was a win in the Thunderbike class where he dominated the competition and ran an incredible 1:13.4 lap time, clearly the fastest time of all the lightweight riders over the course of the weekend. Guyer even entered the featured Seacoast Sport Cycle Dash for Cash on Saturday and battled back and forth all race long with a group of 600cc 4 cylinder riders in
the process.
Adam Guyer (24). Photo by Sam Draiss.
In the big bike classes, the trio of Paul Duval, Ian Beam and Eric Wood all put in impressive performances over the course of the weekend. Duval scored three victories on his Yamaha R6 and finished a strong second place in MWGP division of the Dash for Cash – bested by Triumph 675 Ian Beam who secured his second victory of the weekend when we came from behind and passed Duval in the Dash for Cash. The winner of the Heavyweight GP division and overall victor of the Seacoast Sport Cycle/Dunlop tires Dash for cash was Dunlop rider Eric Wood, who took his Ducati V2 to a 16 second victory in the premier event. Wood’s premier class victory capped off a fantastic weekend where he took is Ducati V2 and Yamaha R6 to dominant wins in all 5 of the classes he entered.
Round 5 of the NEMRR series is at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 2-3 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and riders interested in racing, participating in Super Street or volunteering and being a part of the organization and find more information at www.nemrr.com.
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