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
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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).
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.
Friends of Laguna Seca now offers fans a fresh perspective of the on-track action at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, as it unveils a $1 million renovation of the facility’s iconic timing and scoring tower, known as the Trilon.
The nearly 78-foot tall, three-sided Trilon has been updated with LED screens on the stem and top three panels. The new screens will provide real-time running order, as well as dynamic race-related graphics and fan information, and will be visible from almost every area around the road course. The fully renovated fan amenity made its debut at last weekend’s MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest at Monterey event.
The modernization was made possible by a generous donation from the Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation (LSRF), which directed a combined $1 million in gifts to pay for the Trilon’s renovation. Notably, LSRF’s recent donation marks the 15th anniversary of its gift toward the first renovation of the Trilon in 2010.
“We have been focused on delivering improvements and upgrades to restore, revitalize and reinvent Laguna Seca since taking over management of this historic facility last summer,” said Mel Harder, president and general manager of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. “The amazing donation from the Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation will provide a significantly upgraded experience for our guests and we are thankful for their continued partnership.”
The local 501(c)(3) non-profit Friends of Laguna Seca has assumed the long-term obligation of the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the Laguna Seca Raceway and Recreational Area for the benefit of the local community for the next 55 years.
To learn more about or make a donation to Friends, please visit friendsoflagunaseca.org. For more information about the 2025 WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway event season, 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.
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha’s Bobby Fong was the hardest-working rider on Friday, dogged Saturday’s Superbike race winner Josh Herrin until the final corner and then broke through on Sunday with his first two wins for the factory Yamaha squad. Fong could consistently hold a tighter line into corners than Herrin and Cameron Beaubier, especially when the track heated up toward the end of Sunday, and once he got to the front, no one had anything for him.
Bobby Fong (50) cuts underneath Josh Herrin (1) for the lead of the second of three MotoAmerica Superbike races at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Photo by Michael Gougis.Bobby Fong (50) drifts wide coming out of Turn 11. Photo by Michael Gougis.Josh Herrin (1) tries to cut back under Bobby Fong (50) but Fong is able to out-drive Herrin onto the front straight. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Blake Davis was under pressure for most of Sunday’s Motovation Supersport race, but held off Strack Racing teammate Mathew Scholtz and Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen for his third win of the season and his first Supersport double.
Blake Davis (22). Photo by Michael Gougis.
Factory Harley-Davidson x Dynojet’s Kyle Wyman (33) had a perfect weekend, taking Mission King of The Baggers pole and three race wins. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Alessandro Di Mario (1) had a perfect weekend in the Twins Cup class, taking pole and winning both races. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Cory West (1) took a pair of second-place finishes in the MotoAmerica Super Hooligan races and, with title rival Jake Lewis injured and sidelined for the weekend, took the lead in the Championship points. Photo by Michael Gougis.
More, from a news release issued by MotoAmerica:
Cameron Beaubier (6) leads Bobby Fong (50), Jake Gagne (32), Josh Herrin (1), Sean Dylan Kelly (40) and Richie Escalante (54) at the start of one of Sunday’s MotoAmerica Superbike races at Laguna Seca. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong had a perfect Sunday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, with the Northern California native sweeping the pair of MotoAmerica Superbike races and firmly establishing himself as someone not to be taken lightly as the season heads into the dog days of summer.
A day after finishing second in race one on Saturday, Fong didn’t put a wheel wrong on Sunday as he came from behind to beat championship points leader Josh Herrin and his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati in both races.
Although Herrin lost both races on Sunday after winning on Saturday, he was a big winner as far as the championship goes. With title rival Cameron Beaubier crashing the Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR out of the lead in race one and finishing third in both Sunday races, Herrin leaves Monterey with a 31-point lead after five rounds and 11 races. The defending MotoAmerica Superbike Champion started the weekend at Laguna Seca with an eight-point lead in the title chase.
Fong’s two wins were the sixth and seventh of his MotoAmerica Superbike career, and the first and second wins of the 2025 season. It also moved him to within six points of Beaubier in the championship standings, and 37 behind Herrin.
Fong’s teammate Jake Gagne had a productive weekend as he continues to get the strength in his arms back. Gagne was third on Saturday and fifth and fourth in the two races on Sunday.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante was sixth and fifth on Sunday despite racing a bit banged up after two crashes in practice/qualifying.
Escalante’s teammate Sean Dylan Kelly finished fourth in race two on Sunday but suffered a DNF in race three when his chain broke.
The surprise of the weekend was Real Steel Honda’s JD Beach and his Stock 1000-spec Honda CBR1000RR-R SP, with the Kentuckian finishing sixth and seventh in Sunday’s two races after carding a fourth on Saturday.
Superbike Race 2
Herrin wasted little time slotting the Ducati into the lead of the first of Sunday’s two races as he led the field over the hill and into turn two. He then wasted little time in eking out a lead on the chasing pack, led by Fong and Beaubier.
When push came to shove, it was Fong who applied the most pressure as he started to close the gap to Herrin, getting the lead to 1.2 seconds on the ninth lap. Beaubier, meanwhile, was struggling to keep the pace and was over three seconds behind after nine of 20 laps.
It was setting up nicely to be a two-rider battle to the flag as Fong looked to be getting stronger while Herrin seemed to be tiring. Beaubier was still in no-man’s land but was well clear of the Kelly/Gagne battle for fourth.
On the 14th lap, Fong made his move, passing Herrin in turn 11 and holding it to the finish as everyone started to struggle with a lack of grip in the hot conditions. Fong crossed the line 1.6 seconds clear of Herrin.
Beaubier also found some second life as he started to pull back the gap to the lead duo and got that to under two seconds. He finally had to give up the chase, however, and cruised in to finish third, 6.5 seconds behind Fong.
Kelly made up for yesterday’s disappointment by holding off Gagne by a bit over half a second at the finish line in the race for fourth. Those two were less than a second ahead of Escalante, who crossed the line in sixth.
Beach won the intrateam battle with Hayden Gillim for seventh, taking the Superbike Cup win in the process. FLO4LAW/SBU Racing’s Benjamin Smith and BPR Racing’s Bryce Kornbau rounded out the top 10.
Superbike Race 3
The third and final MotoAmerica Superbike race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca was a virtual replay of race two. Beaubier led the first three laps before giving way to Herrin, who put his head down and pulled a gap to Fong after the Yamaha rider had also found a way around Beaubier.
By the fourth lap, Kelly was knocked out of the battle with Gagne when his Suzuki tossed its chain and the battle at the top settled down with Herrin leading Fong and Beaubier. Gagne was a lonely fourth and turning lap times close to those being done by the top three.
Nothing much changed until the 14th of 20 laps when Fong made his move on Herrin in turn 11. From there, the Yamaha man steadily pulled away while Herrin turned his attention to keeping Beaubier at bay.
The two were close for a handful of laps until Beaubier threw in the towel with the BMW struggling to find traction. He ended up a few seconds adrift of Herrin, who was .991 of a second behind a celebrating Fong.
Gagne was alone in fourth, well clear of Escalante, who was some three seconds ahead of Beach. Gillim ended up seventh with Smith, Lewis, and Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates rounding out the top 10.
After five of nine rounds, Herrin leads Beaubier by 31 points, 224-193, with Fong closing the gap in third with 187 points. Gagne sits fourth with 165 points, 52 points ahead of fifth-placed Escalante.
Superbike Race 2
Bobby Fong (Yamaha)
Josh Herrin (Ducati)
Cameron Beaubier (BMW)
Sean Dylan Kelly (Suzuki)
Jake Gagne (Yamaha)
Richie Escalante (Suzuki)
JD Beach (Honda)
Hayden Gillim (Honda)
Benjamin Smith (Yamaha)
Bryce Kornbau (Yamaha)
Superbike Race Three:
Bobby Fong (Yamaha)
Josh Herrin (Ducati)
Cameron Beaubier (BMW)
Jake Gagne (Yamaha)
Richie Escalante (Suzuki)
JD Beach (Honda)
Hayden Gillim (Honda)
Benjamin Smith (Yamaha)
Danilo Lewis (BMW)
Ashton Yates (Honda)
Quotes – Race Two:
Cameron Beaubier – Third Place
“I’d say a little bit,” Beaubier said about gaining back his confidence after Saturday’s crash. “I was just stuck in those low, mid 1:24s and that’s all I could do. I couldn’t go any faster than that. I’m just struggling in mid and exit right now. Trying to find some grip to keep up with these guys. We’re in a little bit of a tough spot right now, but we’re just going to keep working hard and see what we can come back with for race three.”
Josh Herrin – Second Place
“The beginning of the race, I really wanted to get the holeshot and just run my pace. I felt like I was going really slow and those guys were right behind me. I just started clicking away 23.7, 23.7. It felt super easy, and then all of a sudden, I just started sliding everywhere, reduced the TC so it would not hold me back as much. I was just sliding around like a grease monkey. I was hearing the thing just howling and howling. Like just initial touch of the throttle the bike would kick sideways, and it was howling like I was backing it in, putting a bunch of weight on the tires. It was pretty nuts because it would kick sideways and then just start spinning. My hand went super numb trying to fight it, so I just had nothing for Bob (Fong). He came by me. I tried my hardest. I dropped like a half second once he got by me and kind of latched on, but he had two tenths on me every lap. So, at that point I just wanted to make sure that Cam (Beaubier) behind me was staying there and just tried to fight him off so we can keep the points lead growing a little bit. Pumped to go into race three and happy that I’m feeling as good as I am after the get-off on Friday.”
Bobby Fong – Winner
“It’s always you look back on races and you’re like, ‘I should have done this, I should have done this.’ But I done everything I could yesterday. No regrets. Josh (Herrin) rode a good race. He was better than me yesterday. He was right. Today’s race was… It was slippery yesterday too, but it was so slippery out there and this Yamaha likes to roll, so that’s kind of using that in our advantage a little bit. This next one I’m sure it’s going to even be a little bit more slippery with the temperatures going up. So, it’s definitely going to be who has a better tire. Not managing the tire, but just who can deal with the sliding the least amount out there. We got another one to do it. Like to end the weekend on a high, but I’m happy to be up here and just continuing the
forward progress and fighting with these two world-class guys. They’re fast, and it’s always a pleasure to be up here with them.”
Quotes – Race Three
Cameron Beaubier – Third Place
“Coming into this track, this track has always treated me pretty well. I’ve had some good wins here in the past. Had a lot of success. It’s one of my favorite tracks in the world. So, coming here and getting my butt kicked like we did, it sucks. Especially after the speed we showed on Saturday morning in qualifying. But I can do a couple good laps when the tire is fresh, but as soon as it drops, I was really struggling to hold my line and roll through the track with these guys. I kind of resorted to just trying to make it up on the brakes. It gets pretty risky out there when you’re relying on that. We got some work to do. I tried to do everything I could to hang onto him today. I’m honestly pretty stoked with how I rode, because I left it all out there. I did everything I could, and it just wasn’t enough. Going to go back, figure out how we can be better. Like I said out there on the podium, hats off to Bob (Fong). Awesome weekend with two wins. Same with Josh (Herrin). They’re both riding really good right now. The level of the Superbike class is pretty gnarly at the top right now.”
Josh Herrin – Second Place
“I feel like today with the crash on Friday, yesterday it took a lot out of me. The second day was a little bit more sore than I thought I’d be, but also once I got going, I felt better than I thought I would based on how I felt. Today going into the first race, it was let’s see what happens. The second race, I just told myself, we got a first and a second. If I can just get a third right now, we’ve got a good points haul for the weekend. Just take it. Be happy. Then my mind just kind of switched. I got into the mode that I was in and just wanted to battle it up and see what happened. Bobby (Fong) had super good pace. I just wanted to play a little bit of chess this weekend, to be honest. I knew what I needed to do coming out of here, if I could get a good points haul. If I could get Bobby to win, if I couldn’t win and then be ahead of Cam (Beaubier). That was the next goal if I couldn’t win the race. So, I’m super happy that we were able to do that. I exceeded my expectations for today because Like I said, I was totally content with third. To be able to battle like we did up to then I was happy with it. To be leaving here with a 31-point lead when we came in with eight or nine or something like that is huge. None of us have been to VIR in a while. It’s a track that I’ve had a lot of success at, and I know both these guys have too. I’m excited to go there. I think everybody is. Then Mid-Ohio we did last year, so it’s really just kind of see how VIR goes and then pumped to go to Mid-Ohio. Hats off to my whole team for all the hard work.
Bobby Fong – Winner
“Honestly 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, and then battling with these guys I thought we were just going to scrap the whole race. It was fun for a little bit. SDK (Sean Dylan Kelly) got his nose in there, so it was good. Then I saw that (Josh) Herrin kind of caught on to some of the strong sections of the track that I was doing, so he kind of learned and picked it up and gathered a few tenths in some of those sectors. So, I thought it was really going to be a long race because you could pull a little gap, and it was kind of the yo-yo effect. Then Cam was in there. Honestly, I just needed to keep my head down and just do my laps. I didn’t think we were going to get the W for how I felt in the first few laps out there. The thing would just break loose out of nowhere. Right in the middle of the turn you would just tip in, and the thing would just let go. Worse in the second race, but the temperatures got up so we kind of managed and just kept our roll speed. I knew these guys behind me for a little bit would be fighting it out and maybe slowing the pace up. I’m not sure what was going on. I’m happy to get out of here with two wins and just to continue our progression.”
More, from another news release issued by MotoAmerica:
Blake Davis (22) leads teammate Mathew Scholtz (1) and a fast-closing Cameron Petersen (46) through the Corkscrew in Sunday’s Motovation Supersport race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Davis won with Petersen second and Scholtz third. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The heated battle many expected between Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz and Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen after Saturday’s post-race verbal warfare didn’t materialize in Sunday’s Motovation Supersport race as Jacobsen lost touch with race-one winner Blake Davis and his teammate Scholtz.
But if Jacobsen couldn’t match the pace of the lead duo, Celtic/Economy Lube+Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen showed that he certainly could as he reeled in the two Yamahas and split them up at the finish line to finish second – his best result of the season thus far.
Davis crossed the line first to make it a two-race sweep for the teenager, with the impressive young Virginian beating Petersen to the line by .320 of a second. Scholtz was third, .474 behind his teammate.
Some five seconds behind was Jacobsen, who was well clear of his teammate Kayla Yaakov.
Altus Motorsports’ Maxi Gerardo was a lonely sixth followed by Aiden Sneed in seventh with the Texan having his best weekend of racing on the MP13 Racing MV Agusta.
BPR Racing teammates Josh Hayes and Teagg Hobbs were eighth and ninth, respectively, with Altus Motorsports’ Torin Collins rounding out the top 10.
With Scholtz finishing second and third to Jacobsen’s third and fourth, the championship gap has shrunk to just three points with Jacobsen’s on top of Scholtz, 195-192. Davis is third in the title chase with 157 points.
“These guys (Scholtz and Petersen) are pretty laid back and definitely a lot less awkward for me today,” Davis said. “But it feels amazing to be back up here. Once again, I feel like we had a slow pace. I feel like we should have had more, but the track was really greasy out there. I feel I can get better at leading the races. I fall off at the end and I know I shouldn’t be doing that. I know I should have the same pace all race and just have to get more comfortable with sliding around a little bit at the end.”
Mission King Of The Baggers – Wyman Wins
Hayden Gillim’s already horrendous weekend reached a new low in Sunday’s Mission King Of The Baggers race two, as for the second straight day a mechanical failure knocked the RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider out of the lead.
Sunday’s DNF was more painful as his Road Glide’s transmission went south with Gillim less than half a lap away from what looked like certain victory. It was a bad ending to a horrible weekend for the Kentuckian.
Gillim’s nightmare DNF handed Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing’s Kyle Wyman his sixth victory, though in fairness Wyman had been in a race-long battle with Gillim.
Wyman crossed the finish line 1.4 seconds ahead of Gillim’s teammate Rocco Landers, with S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Tyler O’Hara rounding out the podium to help ease his pain from a miserable Saturday for the Northern Californian.
O’Hara’s French teammate Loris Baz was fourth after losing out on a podium spot when he had to take evasive action not to hit Bradley Smith, who had crashed his Harley-Davidson Road Glide. The third Indian Challenger, ridden by defending series champion Troy Herfoss, was fifth.
Wyman now leads the championship by a massive 76 points over Baz, 186-110, with Herfoss a further six points behind with 104.
“I got a mediocre start, and he (Gillim) got me into turn two there on the first lap, so I decided to settle in,” Wyman said. “He had some pretty good pace in the first couple laps, then as the tires started to fall off a little bit, I felt like I had a little bit better pace. So, I was able to kind of fall back, and gain back, and fall back, and gain back a couple times. I was really strong out of 10 to 11, so I was ramping up for one move, last corner, last lap. I was right up his tailpipe going up the Corkscrew on the last lap. I could literally hear his gearbox explode. The thing just absolutely… There was no gear to be in. So, he was completely hosed. Luckily, I didn’t hit him coming down the Corkscrew. The bike was still running, so I wasn’t sure if he was going to be able to accelerate at all. I’ve lost this championship three years in a row. It feels like a decade has passed since I got that first one here in 2021. I feel like I’ve given a lot of gifts in three years. It’s hard to say that I’ve changed anything this year, just continued working and chipping and digging. Eventually things are going to start to go your way. I just feel like everything is just clicking right now. The whole team is working amazing. Did James (Rispoli) and Bradley (Smith) both fall down? Are they okay? Those two guys have been busting their asses as well to improve the bike. I’m very conservative on the development side, and they will try literally anything. It’s really helped us open our eyes up to new possibilities and new perspectives. It’s really helped us a lot having both of those guys working so hard. As a group we’re maturing as a team, within the company. We’re becoming a more mature organization. That’s really what’s showing.”
Mission Super Hooligan National Championship – Rispoli, Again
KWR Harley-Davidson’s James Rispoli won his first Mission Super Hooligan National Championship race on Saturday at WeatherTech Raceway. On Sunday, he repeated the feat.
Rispoli again beat Saddlemen Race Development’s Cory West with the runner-up finish giving him the lead in the championship title chase with Jake Lewis knocked out of both races at Laguna with his crash on Friday. West now leads Lewis by 16 points, 139-123. Rispoli jumps to third in the series with 117 points.
Rispoli’s teammate Hayden Schultz was a fighting third.
It wasn’t an easy ride to the top spot of the podium for Rispoli as he was hit from behind by his second teammate Cody Wyman. The collision set Rispoli back a bit, but he charged through the field until he finally got to the West/Schultz battle.
“I got a better launch, to be honest, but I must have braked a little bit early,” Rispoli said. “It sounds like my teammate, Cody (Wyman), got into me. We got locked together and I couldn’t go right or left. I was just kind of along for the ride and I was just hoping the thing would disconnect. But it sounds like he was off the bike before, and the bike was just locked into me. Then it just made a lot of work. I was quite nervous because I came across the stripe on the second lap and did a 28.4 and I was like, ‘I’m not catching him that quick.’ So, the pace must have been hotter. But I’ve just got to give it up to my team. I tried to put my head down and make some juicy passes in the spots that I felt really comfortable, but these guys are riding really hard. Everybody stepped up. It’s just the class this year, the super hooligans. The pace is hot. I’m going faster on this Pan America than I am on my Bagger, so I don’t know if that’s good or bad.”
SC-Project Twins Cup – Alessandro, Again
Robem Engineering’s Alessandro Di Mario won Sunday’s SC-Project Twins Cup race at Laguna Seca in much the same fashion he won on Saturday. By a country mile. Or, in this case, a tick over seven seconds.
The win, Di Mario’s fifth in a row, was an impressive display of his dominance as he led from the start, pulled away from the pack and was never headed.
The battle for second place again consisted of RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Matthew Chapin vs. Robem Engineering’s Hank Vossberg and this time it was Vossberg coming out on top.
Chapin, who was second on Saturday, crossed the line a second behind Vossberg in the battle of the teenagers.
Fourth place went to Bad Boys Racing’s Avery Dreher with Karns/TST Industries’ Levi Badie rounding out the top five.
Factory Harley-Davidson x Dynojet’s Kyle Wyman took the lead on the final lap when Hayden Gillim’s Harley-Davidson suffered a mechanical failure and won his third MotoAmerica Mission King of The Baggers race of the weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Rocco Landers took second on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson, ahead of Tyler O’Hara, Loris Baz and Troy Herfoss on S&S Indians.
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
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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).
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
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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.
Donation from the Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation delivers an upgraded fan experience at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Photo by Kahn Media.
Friends of Laguna Seca now offers fans a fresh perspective of the on-track action at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, as it unveils a $1 million renovation of the facility’s iconic timing and scoring tower, known as the Trilon.
The nearly 78-foot tall, three-sided Trilon has been updated with LED screens on the stem and top three panels. The new screens will provide real-time running order, as well as dynamic race-related graphics and fan information, and will be visible from almost every area around the road course. The fully renovated fan amenity made its debut at last weekend’s MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest at Monterey event.
The modernization was made possible by a generous donation from the Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation (LSRF), which directed a combined $1 million in gifts to pay for the Trilon’s renovation. Notably, LSRF’s recent donation marks the 15th anniversary of its gift toward the first renovation of the Trilon in 2010.
“We have been focused on delivering improvements and upgrades to restore, revitalize and reinvent Laguna Seca since taking over management of this historic facility last summer,” said Mel Harder, president and general manager of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. “The amazing donation from the Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation will provide a significantly upgraded experience for our guests and we are thankful for their continued partnership.”
The local 501(c)(3) non-profit Friends of Laguna Seca has assumed the long-term obligation of the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the Laguna Seca Raceway and Recreational Area for the benefit of the local community for the next 55 years.
To learn more about or make a donation to Friends, please visit friendsoflagunaseca.org. For more information about the 2025 WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway event season, 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.
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha’s Bobby Fong was the hardest-working rider on Friday, dogged Saturday’s Superbike race winner Josh Herrin until the final corner and then broke through on Sunday with his first two wins for the factory Yamaha squad. Fong could consistently hold a tighter line into corners than Herrin and Cameron Beaubier, especially when the track heated up toward the end of Sunday, and once he got to the front, no one had anything for him.
Bobby Fong (50) cuts underneath Josh Herrin (1) for the lead of the second of three MotoAmerica Superbike races at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Photo by Michael Gougis.Bobby Fong (50) drifts wide coming out of Turn 11. Photo by Michael Gougis.Josh Herrin (1) tries to cut back under Bobby Fong (50) but Fong is able to out-drive Herrin onto the front straight. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Blake Davis was under pressure for most of Sunday’s Motovation Supersport race, but held off Strack Racing teammate Mathew Scholtz and Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen for his third win of the season and his first Supersport double.
Blake Davis (22). Photo by Michael Gougis.
Factory Harley-Davidson x Dynojet’s Kyle Wyman (33) had a perfect weekend, taking Mission King of The Baggers pole and three race wins. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Alessandro Di Mario (1) had a perfect weekend in the Twins Cup class, taking pole and winning both races. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Cory West (1) took a pair of second-place finishes in the MotoAmerica Super Hooligan races and, with title rival Jake Lewis injured and sidelined for the weekend, took the lead in the Championship points. Photo by Michael Gougis.
More, from a news release issued by MotoAmerica:
Cameron Beaubier (6) leads Bobby Fong (50), Jake Gagne (32), Josh Herrin (1), Sean Dylan Kelly (40) and Richie Escalante (54) at the start of one of Sunday’s MotoAmerica Superbike races at Laguna Seca. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong had a perfect Sunday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, with the Northern California native sweeping the pair of MotoAmerica Superbike races and firmly establishing himself as someone not to be taken lightly as the season heads into the dog days of summer.
A day after finishing second in race one on Saturday, Fong didn’t put a wheel wrong on Sunday as he came from behind to beat championship points leader Josh Herrin and his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati in both races.
Although Herrin lost both races on Sunday after winning on Saturday, he was a big winner as far as the championship goes. With title rival Cameron Beaubier crashing the Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR out of the lead in race one and finishing third in both Sunday races, Herrin leaves Monterey with a 31-point lead after five rounds and 11 races. The defending MotoAmerica Superbike Champion started the weekend at Laguna Seca with an eight-point lead in the title chase.
Fong’s two wins were the sixth and seventh of his MotoAmerica Superbike career, and the first and second wins of the 2025 season. It also moved him to within six points of Beaubier in the championship standings, and 37 behind Herrin.
Fong’s teammate Jake Gagne had a productive weekend as he continues to get the strength in his arms back. Gagne was third on Saturday and fifth and fourth in the two races on Sunday.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante was sixth and fifth on Sunday despite racing a bit banged up after two crashes in practice/qualifying.
Escalante’s teammate Sean Dylan Kelly finished fourth in race two on Sunday but suffered a DNF in race three when his chain broke.
The surprise of the weekend was Real Steel Honda’s JD Beach and his Stock 1000-spec Honda CBR1000RR-R SP, with the Kentuckian finishing sixth and seventh in Sunday’s two races after carding a fourth on Saturday.
Superbike Race 2
Herrin wasted little time slotting the Ducati into the lead of the first of Sunday’s two races as he led the field over the hill and into turn two. He then wasted little time in eking out a lead on the chasing pack, led by Fong and Beaubier.
When push came to shove, it was Fong who applied the most pressure as he started to close the gap to Herrin, getting the lead to 1.2 seconds on the ninth lap. Beaubier, meanwhile, was struggling to keep the pace and was over three seconds behind after nine of 20 laps.
It was setting up nicely to be a two-rider battle to the flag as Fong looked to be getting stronger while Herrin seemed to be tiring. Beaubier was still in no-man’s land but was well clear of the Kelly/Gagne battle for fourth.
On the 14th lap, Fong made his move, passing Herrin in turn 11 and holding it to the finish as everyone started to struggle with a lack of grip in the hot conditions. Fong crossed the line 1.6 seconds clear of Herrin.
Beaubier also found some second life as he started to pull back the gap to the lead duo and got that to under two seconds. He finally had to give up the chase, however, and cruised in to finish third, 6.5 seconds behind Fong.
Kelly made up for yesterday’s disappointment by holding off Gagne by a bit over half a second at the finish line in the race for fourth. Those two were less than a second ahead of Escalante, who crossed the line in sixth.
Beach won the intrateam battle with Hayden Gillim for seventh, taking the Superbike Cup win in the process. FLO4LAW/SBU Racing’s Benjamin Smith and BPR Racing’s Bryce Kornbau rounded out the top 10.
Superbike Race 3
The third and final MotoAmerica Superbike race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca was a virtual replay of race two. Beaubier led the first three laps before giving way to Herrin, who put his head down and pulled a gap to Fong after the Yamaha rider had also found a way around Beaubier.
By the fourth lap, Kelly was knocked out of the battle with Gagne when his Suzuki tossed its chain and the battle at the top settled down with Herrin leading Fong and Beaubier. Gagne was a lonely fourth and turning lap times close to those being done by the top three.
Nothing much changed until the 14th of 20 laps when Fong made his move on Herrin in turn 11. From there, the Yamaha man steadily pulled away while Herrin turned his attention to keeping Beaubier at bay.
The two were close for a handful of laps until Beaubier threw in the towel with the BMW struggling to find traction. He ended up a few seconds adrift of Herrin, who was .991 of a second behind a celebrating Fong.
Gagne was alone in fourth, well clear of Escalante, who was some three seconds ahead of Beach. Gillim ended up seventh with Smith, Lewis, and Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates rounding out the top 10.
After five of nine rounds, Herrin leads Beaubier by 31 points, 224-193, with Fong closing the gap in third with 187 points. Gagne sits fourth with 165 points, 52 points ahead of fifth-placed Escalante.
Superbike Race 2
Bobby Fong (Yamaha)
Josh Herrin (Ducati)
Cameron Beaubier (BMW)
Sean Dylan Kelly (Suzuki)
Jake Gagne (Yamaha)
Richie Escalante (Suzuki)
JD Beach (Honda)
Hayden Gillim (Honda)
Benjamin Smith (Yamaha)
Bryce Kornbau (Yamaha)
Superbike Race Three:
Bobby Fong (Yamaha)
Josh Herrin (Ducati)
Cameron Beaubier (BMW)
Jake Gagne (Yamaha)
Richie Escalante (Suzuki)
JD Beach (Honda)
Hayden Gillim (Honda)
Benjamin Smith (Yamaha)
Danilo Lewis (BMW)
Ashton Yates (Honda)
Quotes – Race Two:
Cameron Beaubier – Third Place
“I’d say a little bit,” Beaubier said about gaining back his confidence after Saturday’s crash. “I was just stuck in those low, mid 1:24s and that’s all I could do. I couldn’t go any faster than that. I’m just struggling in mid and exit right now. Trying to find some grip to keep up with these guys. We’re in a little bit of a tough spot right now, but we’re just going to keep working hard and see what we can come back with for race three.”
Josh Herrin – Second Place
“The beginning of the race, I really wanted to get the holeshot and just run my pace. I felt like I was going really slow and those guys were right behind me. I just started clicking away 23.7, 23.7. It felt super easy, and then all of a sudden, I just started sliding everywhere, reduced the TC so it would not hold me back as much. I was just sliding around like a grease monkey. I was hearing the thing just howling and howling. Like just initial touch of the throttle the bike would kick sideways, and it was howling like I was backing it in, putting a bunch of weight on the tires. It was pretty nuts because it would kick sideways and then just start spinning. My hand went super numb trying to fight it, so I just had nothing for Bob (Fong). He came by me. I tried my hardest. I dropped like a half second once he got by me and kind of latched on, but he had two tenths on me every lap. So, at that point I just wanted to make sure that Cam (Beaubier) behind me was staying there and just tried to fight him off so we can keep the points lead growing a little bit. Pumped to go into race three and happy that I’m feeling as good as I am after the get-off on Friday.”
Bobby Fong – Winner
“It’s always you look back on races and you’re like, ‘I should have done this, I should have done this.’ But I done everything I could yesterday. No regrets. Josh (Herrin) rode a good race. He was better than me yesterday. He was right. Today’s race was… It was slippery yesterday too, but it was so slippery out there and this Yamaha likes to roll, so that’s kind of using that in our advantage a little bit. This next one I’m sure it’s going to even be a little bit more slippery with the temperatures going up. So, it’s definitely going to be who has a better tire. Not managing the tire, but just who can deal with the sliding the least amount out there. We got another one to do it. Like to end the weekend on a high, but I’m happy to be up here and just continuing the
forward progress and fighting with these two world-class guys. They’re fast, and it’s always a pleasure to be up here with them.”
Quotes – Race Three
Cameron Beaubier – Third Place
“Coming into this track, this track has always treated me pretty well. I’ve had some good wins here in the past. Had a lot of success. It’s one of my favorite tracks in the world. So, coming here and getting my butt kicked like we did, it sucks. Especially after the speed we showed on Saturday morning in qualifying. But I can do a couple good laps when the tire is fresh, but as soon as it drops, I was really struggling to hold my line and roll through the track with these guys. I kind of resorted to just trying to make it up on the brakes. It gets pretty risky out there when you’re relying on that. We got some work to do. I tried to do everything I could to hang onto him today. I’m honestly pretty stoked with how I rode, because I left it all out there. I did everything I could, and it just wasn’t enough. Going to go back, figure out how we can be better. Like I said out there on the podium, hats off to Bob (Fong). Awesome weekend with two wins. Same with Josh (Herrin). They’re both riding really good right now. The level of the Superbike class is pretty gnarly at the top right now.”
Josh Herrin – Second Place
“I feel like today with the crash on Friday, yesterday it took a lot out of me. The second day was a little bit more sore than I thought I’d be, but also once I got going, I felt better than I thought I would based on how I felt. Today going into the first race, it was let’s see what happens. The second race, I just told myself, we got a first and a second. If I can just get a third right now, we’ve got a good points haul for the weekend. Just take it. Be happy. Then my mind just kind of switched. I got into the mode that I was in and just wanted to battle it up and see what happened. Bobby (Fong) had super good pace. I just wanted to play a little bit of chess this weekend, to be honest. I knew what I needed to do coming out of here, if I could get a good points haul. If I could get Bobby to win, if I couldn’t win and then be ahead of Cam (Beaubier). That was the next goal if I couldn’t win the race. So, I’m super happy that we were able to do that. I exceeded my expectations for today because Like I said, I was totally content with third. To be able to battle like we did up to then I was happy with it. To be leaving here with a 31-point lead when we came in with eight or nine or something like that is huge. None of us have been to VIR in a while. It’s a track that I’ve had a lot of success at, and I know both these guys have too. I’m excited to go there. I think everybody is. Then Mid-Ohio we did last year, so it’s really just kind of see how VIR goes and then pumped to go to Mid-Ohio. Hats off to my whole team for all the hard work.
Bobby Fong – Winner
“Honestly 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, and then battling with these guys I thought we were just going to scrap the whole race. It was fun for a little bit. SDK (Sean Dylan Kelly) got his nose in there, so it was good. Then I saw that (Josh) Herrin kind of caught on to some of the strong sections of the track that I was doing, so he kind of learned and picked it up and gathered a few tenths in some of those sectors. So, I thought it was really going to be a long race because you could pull a little gap, and it was kind of the yo-yo effect. Then Cam was in there. Honestly, I just needed to keep my head down and just do my laps. I didn’t think we were going to get the W for how I felt in the first few laps out there. The thing would just break loose out of nowhere. Right in the middle of the turn you would just tip in, and the thing would just let go. Worse in the second race, but the temperatures got up so we kind of managed and just kept our roll speed. I knew these guys behind me for a little bit would be fighting it out and maybe slowing the pace up. I’m not sure what was going on. I’m happy to get out of here with two wins and just to continue our progression.”
More, from another news release issued by MotoAmerica:
Blake Davis (22) leads teammate Mathew Scholtz (1) and a fast-closing Cameron Petersen (46) through the Corkscrew in Sunday’s Motovation Supersport race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Davis won with Petersen second and Scholtz third. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The heated battle many expected between Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz and Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen after Saturday’s post-race verbal warfare didn’t materialize in Sunday’s Motovation Supersport race as Jacobsen lost touch with race-one winner Blake Davis and his teammate Scholtz.
But if Jacobsen couldn’t match the pace of the lead duo, Celtic/Economy Lube+Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen showed that he certainly could as he reeled in the two Yamahas and split them up at the finish line to finish second – his best result of the season thus far.
Davis crossed the line first to make it a two-race sweep for the teenager, with the impressive young Virginian beating Petersen to the line by .320 of a second. Scholtz was third, .474 behind his teammate.
Some five seconds behind was Jacobsen, who was well clear of his teammate Kayla Yaakov.
Altus Motorsports’ Maxi Gerardo was a lonely sixth followed by Aiden Sneed in seventh with the Texan having his best weekend of racing on the MP13 Racing MV Agusta.
BPR Racing teammates Josh Hayes and Teagg Hobbs were eighth and ninth, respectively, with Altus Motorsports’ Torin Collins rounding out the top 10.
With Scholtz finishing second and third to Jacobsen’s third and fourth, the championship gap has shrunk to just three points with Jacobsen’s on top of Scholtz, 195-192. Davis is third in the title chase with 157 points.
“These guys (Scholtz and Petersen) are pretty laid back and definitely a lot less awkward for me today,” Davis said. “But it feels amazing to be back up here. Once again, I feel like we had a slow pace. I feel like we should have had more, but the track was really greasy out there. I feel I can get better at leading the races. I fall off at the end and I know I shouldn’t be doing that. I know I should have the same pace all race and just have to get more comfortable with sliding around a little bit at the end.”
Mission King Of The Baggers – Wyman Wins
Hayden Gillim’s already horrendous weekend reached a new low in Sunday’s Mission King Of The Baggers race two, as for the second straight day a mechanical failure knocked the RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider out of the lead.
Sunday’s DNF was more painful as his Road Glide’s transmission went south with Gillim less than half a lap away from what looked like certain victory. It was a bad ending to a horrible weekend for the Kentuckian.
Gillim’s nightmare DNF handed Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing’s Kyle Wyman his sixth victory, though in fairness Wyman had been in a race-long battle with Gillim.
Wyman crossed the finish line 1.4 seconds ahead of Gillim’s teammate Rocco Landers, with S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Tyler O’Hara rounding out the podium to help ease his pain from a miserable Saturday for the Northern Californian.
O’Hara’s French teammate Loris Baz was fourth after losing out on a podium spot when he had to take evasive action not to hit Bradley Smith, who had crashed his Harley-Davidson Road Glide. The third Indian Challenger, ridden by defending series champion Troy Herfoss, was fifth.
Wyman now leads the championship by a massive 76 points over Baz, 186-110, with Herfoss a further six points behind with 104.
“I got a mediocre start, and he (Gillim) got me into turn two there on the first lap, so I decided to settle in,” Wyman said. “He had some pretty good pace in the first couple laps, then as the tires started to fall off a little bit, I felt like I had a little bit better pace. So, I was able to kind of fall back, and gain back, and fall back, and gain back a couple times. I was really strong out of 10 to 11, so I was ramping up for one move, last corner, last lap. I was right up his tailpipe going up the Corkscrew on the last lap. I could literally hear his gearbox explode. The thing just absolutely… There was no gear to be in. So, he was completely hosed. Luckily, I didn’t hit him coming down the Corkscrew. The bike was still running, so I wasn’t sure if he was going to be able to accelerate at all. I’ve lost this championship three years in a row. It feels like a decade has passed since I got that first one here in 2021. I feel like I’ve given a lot of gifts in three years. It’s hard to say that I’ve changed anything this year, just continued working and chipping and digging. Eventually things are going to start to go your way. I just feel like everything is just clicking right now. The whole team is working amazing. Did James (Rispoli) and Bradley (Smith) both fall down? Are they okay? Those two guys have been busting their asses as well to improve the bike. I’m very conservative on the development side, and they will try literally anything. It’s really helped us open our eyes up to new possibilities and new perspectives. It’s really helped us a lot having both of those guys working so hard. As a group we’re maturing as a team, within the company. We’re becoming a more mature organization. That’s really what’s showing.”
Mission Super Hooligan National Championship – Rispoli, Again
KWR Harley-Davidson’s James Rispoli won his first Mission Super Hooligan National Championship race on Saturday at WeatherTech Raceway. On Sunday, he repeated the feat.
Rispoli again beat Saddlemen Race Development’s Cory West with the runner-up finish giving him the lead in the championship title chase with Jake Lewis knocked out of both races at Laguna with his crash on Friday. West now leads Lewis by 16 points, 139-123. Rispoli jumps to third in the series with 117 points.
Rispoli’s teammate Hayden Schultz was a fighting third.
It wasn’t an easy ride to the top spot of the podium for Rispoli as he was hit from behind by his second teammate Cody Wyman. The collision set Rispoli back a bit, but he charged through the field until he finally got to the West/Schultz battle.
“I got a better launch, to be honest, but I must have braked a little bit early,” Rispoli said. “It sounds like my teammate, Cody (Wyman), got into me. We got locked together and I couldn’t go right or left. I was just kind of along for the ride and I was just hoping the thing would disconnect. But it sounds like he was off the bike before, and the bike was just locked into me. Then it just made a lot of work. I was quite nervous because I came across the stripe on the second lap and did a 28.4 and I was like, ‘I’m not catching him that quick.’ So, the pace must have been hotter. But I’ve just got to give it up to my team. I tried to put my head down and make some juicy passes in the spots that I felt really comfortable, but these guys are riding really hard. Everybody stepped up. It’s just the class this year, the super hooligans. The pace is hot. I’m going faster on this Pan America than I am on my Bagger, so I don’t know if that’s good or bad.”
SC-Project Twins Cup – Alessandro, Again
Robem Engineering’s Alessandro Di Mario won Sunday’s SC-Project Twins Cup race at Laguna Seca in much the same fashion he won on Saturday. By a country mile. Or, in this case, a tick over seven seconds.
The win, Di Mario’s fifth in a row, was an impressive display of his dominance as he led from the start, pulled away from the pack and was never headed.
The battle for second place again consisted of RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Matthew Chapin vs. Robem Engineering’s Hank Vossberg and this time it was Vossberg coming out on top.
Chapin, who was second on Saturday, crossed the line a second behind Vossberg in the battle of the teenagers.
Fourth place went to Bad Boys Racing’s Avery Dreher with Karns/TST Industries’ Levi Badie rounding out the top five.
Kyle Wyman (33) leads Hayden Gillim (69), Rocco Landers (97) and Cameron Petersen (45) at the start of Sunday's MotoAmerica King of The Baggers race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Photo by Michael Gougis.
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Factory Harley-Davidson x Dynojet’s Kyle Wyman took the lead on the final lap when Hayden Gillim’s Harley-Davidson suffered a mechanical failure and won his third MotoAmerica Mission King of The Baggers race of the weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Rocco Landers took second on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson, ahead of Tyler O’Hara, Loris Baz and Troy Herfoss on S&S Indians.
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This mode configures the website to be compatible with screen-readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. A screen-reader is software for blind users that is installed on a computer and smartphone, and websites must be compatible with it.
Online Dictionary
Readable Experience
Content Scaling
Default
Text Magnifier
Readable Font
Dyslexia Friendly
Highlight Titles
Highlight Links
Font Sizing
Default
Line Height
Default
Letter Spacing
Default
Left Aligned
Center Aligned
Right Aligned
Visually Pleasing Experience
Dark Contrast
Light Contrast
Monochrome
High Contrast
High Saturation
Low Saturation
Adjust Text Colors
Adjust Title Colors
Adjust Background Colors
Easy Orientation
Mute Sounds
Hide Images
Hide Emoji
Reading Guide
Stop Animations
Reading Mask
Highlight Hover
Highlight Focus
Big Dark Cursor
Big Light Cursor
Cognitive Reading
Virtual Keyboard
Navigation Keys
Voice Navigation
Accessibility Statement
www.roadracingworld.com
July 27, 2025
Compliance status
We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience,
regardless of circumstance and ability.
To fulfill this, we aim to adhere as strictly as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level.
These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities. Complying with those guidelines helps us ensure that the website is accessible
to all people: blind people, people with motor impairments, visual impairment, cognitive disabilities, and more.
This website utilizes various technologies that are meant to make it as accessible as possible at all times. We utilize an accessibility interface that allows persons with specific
disabilities to adjust the website’s UI (user interface) and design it to their personal needs.
Additionally, the website utilizes an AI-based application that runs in the background and optimizes its accessibility level constantly. This application remediates the website’s HTML,
adapts Its functionality and behavior for screen-readers used by the blind users, and for keyboard functions used by individuals with motor impairments.
If you’ve found a malfunction or have ideas for improvement, we’ll be happy to hear from you. You can reach out to the website’s operators by using the following email
Screen-reader and keyboard navigation
Our website implements the ARIA attributes (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) technique, alongside various different behavioral changes, to ensure blind users visiting with
screen-readers are able to read, comprehend, and enjoy the website’s functions. As soon as a user with a screen-reader enters your site, they immediately receive
a prompt to enter the Screen-Reader Profile so they can browse and operate your site effectively. Here’s how our website covers some of the most important screen-reader requirements,
alongside console screenshots of code examples:
Screen-reader optimization: we run a background process that learns the website’s components from top to bottom, to ensure ongoing compliance even when updating the website.
In this process, we provide screen-readers with meaningful data using the ARIA set of attributes. For example, we provide accurate form labels;
descriptions for actionable icons (social media icons, search icons, cart icons, etc.); validation guidance for form inputs; element roles such as buttons, menus, modal dialogues (popups),
and others. Additionally, the background process scans all the website’s images and provides an accurate and meaningful image-object-recognition-based description as an ALT (alternate text) tag
for images that are not described. It will also extract texts that are embedded within the image, using an OCR (optical character recognition) technology.
To turn on screen-reader adjustments at any time, users need only to press the Alt+1 keyboard combination. Screen-reader users also get automatic announcements to turn the Screen-reader mode on
as soon as they enter the website.
These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA.
Keyboard navigation optimization: The background process also adjusts the website’s HTML, and adds various behaviors using JavaScript code to make the website operable by the keyboard. This includes the ability to navigate the website using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys, operate dropdowns with the arrow keys, close them with Esc, trigger buttons and links using the Enter key, navigate between radio and checkbox elements using the arrow keys, and fill them in with the Spacebar or Enter key.Additionally, keyboard users will find quick-navigation and content-skip menus, available at any time by clicking Alt+1, or as the first elements of the site while navigating with the keyboard. The background process also handles triggered popups by moving the keyboard focus towards them as soon as they appear, and not allow the focus drift outside it.
Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Disability profiles supported in our website
Epilepsy Safe Mode: this profile enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations.
Visually Impaired Mode: this mode adjusts the website for the convenience of users with visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others.
Cognitive Disability Mode: this mode provides different assistive options to help users with cognitive impairments such as Dyslexia, Autism, CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements of the website more easily.
ADHD Friendly Mode: this mode helps users with ADHD and Neurodevelopmental disorders to read, browse, and focus on the main website elements more easily while significantly reducing distractions.
Blindness Mode: this mode configures the website to be compatible with screen-readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. A screen-reader is software for blind users that is installed on a computer and smartphone, and websites must be compatible with it.
Keyboard Navigation Profile (Motor-Impaired): this profile enables motor-impaired persons to operate the website using the keyboard Tab, Shift+Tab, and the Enter keys. Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Additional UI, design, and readability adjustments
Font adjustments – users, can increase and decrease its size, change its family (type), adjust the spacing, alignment, line height, and more.
Color adjustments – users can select various color contrast profiles such as light, dark, inverted, and monochrome. Additionally, users can swap color schemes of titles, texts, and backgrounds, with over seven different coloring options.
Animations – person with epilepsy can stop all running animations with the click of a button. Animations controlled by the interface include videos, GIFs, and CSS flashing transitions.
Content highlighting – users can choose to emphasize important elements such as links and titles. They can also choose to highlight focused or hovered elements only.
Audio muting – users with hearing devices may experience headaches or other issues due to automatic audio playing. This option lets users mute the entire website instantly.
Cognitive disorders – we utilize a search engine that is linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary, allowing people with cognitive disorders to decipher meanings of phrases, initials, slang, and others.
Additional functions – we provide users the option to change cursor color and size, use a printing mode, enable a virtual keyboard, and many other functions.
Browser and assistive technology compatibility
We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS and NVDA (screen readers).
Notes, comments, and feedback
Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs. There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to
