Davey Todd won RST X D30 Superbike TT Race on the Isle of Man, riding a BMW M1000RR. Results follow:
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Isle of Man TT: Superstock TT Race 1 Results
Dean Harrison won Superstock TT Race 1 on the Isle of Man, riding a Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SC82. Results follow:
Isle of Man TT: Sidecar TT Race 1 Results
Ryan Crowe and Callum Crowe won Sidecar TT Race 1 on the Isle of Man, riding a Opul / Kelproperties Honda LCR. Results follow:
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Roadracing World Young Guns 2025: Blake Davis
Roadracing World started this exclusive special feature recognizing the most promising young road racers as an answer to pessimists who claimed America had no new, up-and-coming young racers. This edition of the Roadracing World Young Gun Awards marks the 29th consecutive year of showcasing an abundance of new talent.
Roadracing World Young Guns have won:
- FIM MotoGP and FIM Superbike races and World Championships;
- MotoAmerica and AMA Pro races and Championships, including 14 AMA Pro Superbike Championships;
- A KTM RC Cup World Final race;
- WERA National Endurance Championships and WERA National Challenge Championships; ASRA/Formula USA Grand National and CCS National Championships;
- AMA Road Racing Grand Championships and Horizon Awards;
- USGPRU National Championships;
- Many regional and local titles.
The competition has continually become more intense as more – and younger—racers with higher levels of accomplishment are nominated, and the level of achievement required to make the grade keeps getting tougher.
We’ve spent the last several months accepting nominations and evaluating road racers between the ages of 10 and 18 (as of the start of the 2025 season) who have, at a minimum, won Expert-level road races and/or Championships or had outstanding results as an Amateur/Novice. Most of the riders included here have done far more than the minimum.
The young riders recognized here are the most promising young road racers in North America, based on the 2024 season. All have earned the title of Roadracing World Young Gun.
We will feature one Young Gun per day, presenting them in alphabetical order.
Blake Davis
Age: 18.
Current home: Lynchburg, Virginia.
Current height/weight: 5’10”/135 pounds.
Current school grade level: 12th grade.
Began riding at age: 3 years.
First road race: 2016, Talladega, Alabama, WERA, Formula 3 and E Superstock, 1st place in both.
Current racebike: Yamaha YZF-R9.
Current tuner/mechanic: Xavi Fores.
Primary race series: MotoAmerica Supersport.
Top sponsors: Strack Racing, Yamaha, Attack Performance, Yamalube, Dainese, KYT, Better Investing, Cornerspin, Dunlop, Alpha Omega, Wealth Advisory Group LLC.
Recent racing accomplishments: 2024 season, placed third in MotoAmerica Supersport Championship (one win, seven total podiums), co-rode to the N2/WERA Overall and Heavyweight National Endurance Championships; 2023 season, won second consecutive MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship, four top-10 finishes in MotoAmerica Supersport, co- rode to second overall in N2/WERA National Endurance Championship (one overall race win), co-rode to win Mediumweight N2/WERA National Endurance Championship (won all six races); 2022 season, won MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship (three wins, six total podiums), three N2/WERA National Endurance class race wins; 2021 season, finished sixth in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (15 top-10 finishes in 18 races, best race finish was fourth), co-rode to win four out of five N2/WERA National Endurance Utralightweight races and the class Championship; 2020 season, placed ninth in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (best race finish was sixth – three times), won six WERA Sportsman races; 2019 season, won AMA Nicky Hayden Road Racing Horizon Award, won Lightweight Twins Superstock Expert and Formula Two Expert WERA National Challenge Championships, won D Superstock Expert WERA Sportsman National Championship, won seven WERA Sportsman Regional Championships (won 20 WERA races); 2018 season, named AMA Youth Road Racer of the Year, won AMA 300 Superstock Grand Championship, won three WERA National Challenge Championships, won 13 WERA Sportsman Regional Championships, won 41 of 60 WERA races started; 2017 season, won three WERA Sportsman Regional Championships.
2025 racing goal: Win MotoAmerica Supersport Championship.
Racing career goal: Race on the world stage.
Racing hero: Scott Russell.
Favorite track: Pittsburgh International Race Complex.
Favorite hobbies: Riding anything on two wheels, mountain biking.
If I wasn’t racing I would be…: Maybe competing in triathlons or mountain bike races.
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Some of the riders who have graduated from Young Guns and gone on to racing success in National or International series include:
2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion Jason Aguilar (R.I.P.);
2013 AMA Pro SuperSport East Champion, 2022 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion, and MotoAmerica Superbike podium finisher Corey Alexander;
AMA Pro Daytona SportBike race winner Tommy Aquino (R.I.P.);
2008 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion, two-time MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, and multi-time MotoAmerica Superbike race winner J.D. Beach;
Five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion and Moto2 World Championship point scorer Cameron Beaubier;
Former Canadian Sport Bike Champion Tomas Casas;
Three-time Canadian Sport Bike Champion and 2014 Canadian Superbike Champion Jodi Christie;
FIM JuniorGP World Championship point scorer and MotoAmerica podium finisher Torin Collins;
Former AMA Pro SuperSport East Champion and MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 race winner Josh Day;
2011 Daytona 200 winner Jason DiSalvo;
2014 AMA Pro SuperSport Championship runner-up and current MotoAmerica team owner Dustin Dominguez;
2018 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion, 2019 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, and 2021 Canadian Superbike Champion Alex Dumas;
Four-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race winner and former motorcycle track record holder Carlin Dunne(R.I.P.);
Canadian Superbike race winner Bodhi Edie;
Two-time AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Champion, two-time AMA Pro XR1200/Harley- Davidson Champion and four-time Daytona 200 winner Danny Eslick;
2019 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and multi-time MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Bobby Fong;
2010 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion, 2014 AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Champion, 2015 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North America Superstock 1000 Champion, and three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne;
Two-time MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and World Superbike podium finisher Garrett Gerloff;
2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Championship runner-up Michael Gilbert;
2014 AMA Pro SuperSport Champion, 2023and 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion, and 2023 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Champion Hayden Gillim;
2002 AMA Superbike Champion and 2006 FIM MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden (R.I.P.);
2007 AMA Pro 600cc Supersport Champion, 2014 AMA Pro Superbike Championship runner- up, and 2017 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship runner-up Roger Hayden;
Eight-time AMA Pro Superbike race winner and two-time AMA Supersport Champion Tommy Hayden;
2013 AMA Pro Superbike Champion, 2016 MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 Champion, and 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion, and four-time Daytona 200 winner Josh Herrin;
MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher Teagg Hobbs;
AMA Pro Superstock race winner Jake Holden;
2011 British Superbike Championship runner-up and former MotoGP and World Superbike regular John Hopkins;
2015 Supersport World Championship runner-up, 2019 and 2024 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship runner-up, and MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Patrick “P.J.” Jacobsen;
2021 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, Moto2 World Championship point scorer, MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Sean Dylan Kelly;
Canadian Superbike race winner Kevin Lacombe;
Two-time MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion, 2020 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship runner-up, MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers race winner Rocco Landers;
Two-time MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion Andrew Lee;
2021 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and Superbike Cup Champion Jake Lewis;
MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Sam Lochoff;
MotoAmerica Superstock 600 race winner Nick McFadden;
AMA Pro SuperSport race winner and MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Stefano Mesa;
Elena Myers, the first and only woman to win AMA Pro Supersport races;
AMA Pro XR1200 race winner, multi-time Loudon Classic winner, and two-time BRL Champion Shane Narbonne;
2012 Canadian Superbike Championship runner-up Andrew Nelson;
2016 MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Champion, 2019 British Motostar (Moto3) Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and two-time Daytona 200 winner Brandon Paasch;
2012 Daytona 200 winner and 2010 AMA Pro Supersport West Champion Joey Pascarella;
2016 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and powersports dealership owner Bryce Kornbau (nee Prince);
AMA Pro and Canadian National race winner and multi-time N2/WERA National Endurance Champion Chris Peris;
Two-time AMA Pro SuperSport National Champion, British Supersport podium finisher, 2020 AFT Production Twins Champion, and 2023 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Championship runner-up James Rispoli;
2015 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport race winner, and Moto2 World Championship race winner Joe Roberts;
2022 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship runner-up and 2023 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship runner-up Gus Rodio;
2021 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion and multi-time MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Tyler Scott;
Former Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup Champion and former FIM Moto2 European Championship competitor Benny Solis, Jr.;
Three-time AMA Pro Superbike Champion, 2009 Superbike World Champion, MotoGP race winner, and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ben Spies;
FIM JuniorGP Moto2 European Championship regular Max Toth;
Multi-time AMA Pro race winner and four-time overall WERA National Endurance Champion Chris Ulrich;
MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, former World Superbike competitor, and 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship runner-up Jayson Uribe;
MotoAmerica Junior Cup race winner and current Supersport regular Max Van;
2017 MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Championship runner-up, 2018 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship runner-up, and MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher Cory Ventura;
Canadian Superbike race winner Alex Welsh;
Former AMA Pro Superbike Rookie of the Year, Chinese Superbike Championship race winner; MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and 2024 MotoAmerica Super Hooligan Champion Cory West;
MotoAmerica Junior Cup race winner and 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Cup Champion Ashton Yates;
Two-time AMA Pro Superbike Championship runner-up Blake Young.
Isle of Man TT: Supersport TT Race 1 Results
Michael Dunlop won Supersport TT Race 1 on the Isle of Man, riding a Ducati Panigale V-Twin 955 1H. Results follow:
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AHRMA Motobilia Series: Results From Motorsports Park Hastings
Complete race results from the 2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia event held May 31-June 1 at Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE.
RST Leathers, Protective Gear Featuring D3O Reactive Armor In 2026
When milliseconds matter and protection can mean the difference between trophies and tragedy, RST has taken a bold leap forward. Today, we proudly announce our transformative partnership with D3O, the global leader in impact protection.
In an industry where milliseconds matter and protection can mean the difference between a trophy and tragedy, RST, a renowned leader in motorcycle apparel, has taken a bold leap forward. Today, RST proudly announces a transformative partnership with D3O, the global leader in impact protection. This strategic alliance signifies a major milestone in motorcycle safety, ushering in a new era of comfort, confidence, and cutting-edge technology for both professional and everyday riders alike.
After over a year of intense collaboration and testing with RST’s elite roster of factory riders, D3O’s industry-leading armour technology will now be a cornerstone feature across RST’s racing suits. More notably, this revolutionary protective enhancement will also be rolled out to the general public with the upcoming RST 2026 collection. Riders around the world will soon experience the same world-class protection trusted by champions.
To celebrate the launch of this groundbreaking partnership, RST and D3O are set to unveil a limited-edition RST x TT race suit equipped with integrated D3O armour. This exclusive product will debut at none other than the legendary Isle of Man TT, with pre-orders opening during the event’s festivities.
Real-world validation is crucial when it comes to rider safety. That’s why several RST factory riders have been rigorously testing D3O-enhanced suits throughout early 2025. The results? Unanimous praise for comfort, agility, and, most importantly, protection.
Multiple BSB race winner and RST-sponsored rider Glenn Irwin shared his experience:
“The RST x D3O armour gives me real peace of mind on the bike. It’s lightweight, comfortable, and you hardly notice it. D3O allows us to be more agile on the bike and feel protected. It does the job perfectly.”
Lee Johnston, BSB rider and former TT competitor, added:
“I’ve always really enjoyed my RST suit, but with the D3O armour upgrade it has taken my suit to a whole other level. It’s incredibly comfortable, and the added protection gives me even more confidence when riding.”
These testimonials underscore the deep commitment of both brands to rider-centric innovation. The feedback from professional riders helps ensure that every suit designed meets the real-world demands of high-speed racing and everyday use.
Stuart Millington, VP of RST, emphasises the significance of the partnership:
“At RST, we’re proud to collaborate with the industry’s leading innovators in rider protection. D3O is at the forefront of impact protection technology, making a partnership with such a pioneering brand a natural progression in RST’s evolution. Together with our elite-level riders, we’ve been developing the RST x D3O programme—rigorously testing and validating performance enhancements that we’re now thrilled to introduce in our upcoming 2026 collection.”
This sentiment is echoed by Mostyn Thomas, CMO of D3O:
“Our partnership with RST reinforces D3O’s position as the global leader in impact protection. Our iconic orange armour delivers unrivalled protection and exceptional comfort, giving riders the confidence to push their limits without compromise. This is what it means to ‘Give it Orange’.”
Unveiling at the Isle of Man TT
There is perhaps no better venue to launch a rider safety innovation than the Isle of Man TT—an event synonymous with motorcycle excellence and adrenaline-fueled performance. The partnership will be officially unveiled at the 2025 Superbike Race on June 1, where both RST and D3O are proud sponsors. The event will also mark the first public showcase of the RST x TT limited-edition race suit.
Fans and riders attending the TT will get an exclusive look at the suit’s design, feel the material in action, and even secure pre-orders before the suit becomes available to the general public. It’s a fitting stage for a debut that promises to redefine the standards of rider protection.
While elite racers may be the first to test new gear, the ultimate goal of the RST and D3O partnership is to elevate safety for every rider. With the full RST product range featuring D3O armour as part of the 2026 collection, everyday riders will soon benefit from the same innovation used on the track.
From commuter jackets to touring gear and everything in between, riders will enjoy enhanced mobility, reduced bulk, and maximum protection without compromising comfort. The integration of D3O across RST’s portfolio ensures that cutting-edge safety is no longer a luxury—it’s a standard.
D3O’s impact protection technology is widely recognised for its versatility, performance, and innovation. Unlike traditional foams, D3O materials remain soft and flexible in normal use, but instantly harden on impact, dissipating energy and reducing force transfer. This smart material technology is used in a wide range of industries, from military body armour to sports and industrial applications.
For motorcyclists, this means armour that doesn’t hinder performance or add unnecessary weight, yet offers superior protection in critical moments. It’s why D3O has become the gold standard in impact protection.
At the core of this partnership is a shared commitment: to empower riders through innovation. RST and D3O are united by a vision where safety enhances performance, and where protection doesn’t come at the expense of freedom.
Whether you’re carving corners on a track, commuting through city traffic, or embarking on a weekend adventure, the new RST x D3O gear will provide the confidence you need to ride your best.
The RST x D3O collaboration is more than a product release—it’s a long-term commitment to advancing motorcycle safety. The full RST 2026 collection featuring D3O armour will be available in stores and online in 2026, marking the start of an exciting new chapter in the world of rider gear.
As technology evolves and rider expectations grow, this partnership will continue to lead the way in developing protective gear that exceeds every standard and expectation.
The future of motorcycle protection is here. With the combined expertise of RST and D3O, riders everywhere can expect gear that redefines what’s possible on two wheels. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or a passionate weekend rider, it’s time to ride with confidence.
Look for the official unveiling at the Isle of Man TT, and prepare to experience the next level of rider protection in 2026.
About RST
RST is a premier motorcycle clothing brand known for its high-quality, innovative protective gear. With a focus on safety, performance, and style, RST products are trusted by riders around the world, from daily commuters to professional racers.
Website: www.rst-moto.com
Email: [email protected]
About D3O
D3O is a world leader in impact protection, developing market-leading shock-absorbing materials and products used by the military, industrial, sports, and motorcycle sectors.
Website: www.d3o.com
Kensei Matsudaira To Debut In JuniorGP With Snipers IgaX
After campaigning two successful seasons racing in the RFME ESBK (Campeonato de España de Superbike) Spanish Superbike championship in the Moto4 and Premoto3 categories, 14 year old Japanese-American Kensei Matsudaira is set to make his debut in the FIM JuniorGP World Championship this week with the Snipers IgaX Team.
Competing in the European Talent Cup category, Kensei’s first race will be round 2 of the championship in Jerez, Spain on June 1st.
Kensei completed a 2-day test with the team in Jerez last week where he was immediately up to a competitive pace and is confident for his start in the championship.
Kensei Matsudaira:
“Getting to the ETC has been one of my goals for a long time and I’m super happy to be able to make it a reality this year. I know the level will be very high, but I’m ready and excited for the challenge. Jerez is one of my favorite circuits so I’m especially excited to be able to race there in my first ETC round.”
The 7-round 2025 FIM JuniorGP World Championship began May 4th in Estoril, Portugal and will continue through the final round in Valencia, Spain on November 23rd.
The races are streamed online and can be viewed for free at: https://www.youtube.com/@FIMJuniorGP/streams
Kensei Matsudaira is supported by: Evike.com, Iconic Motorbikes, HJC Helmets, Dave Designs, Bullit Electric Cycles, Bison Track, TJ Corse, Alpinestars, Almassera El Teular, Ohvale USA, Apex Motorsports Park, Project SLUSH, Moto Tecnica, California Superbike School, Slacker by Motool, Bickle Racing, MadLabs Minimoto, 73 Moto Parts, D.I.D Chain, Yoshimura R&D, NLAB Studio & Wraps, Karen E. Ott Photography, VNM Sport, Vortex Racing, Renthal, Hans King, Live 100 Moto, KiwiMoto72
For sponsorship inquiries please contact: [email protected]
MotoAmerica: Smith DQd From Bagger Race One Podium At Road America
MotoAmerica announced today that Bradley Smith has been disqualified from his second-place finish in the first of two Mission King Of The Baggers races at Road America on June 1, after it was determined that his Harley-Davidson Road Glide was found to be in violation of the 7000 maximum rpm limit (Article 2.7.4 Rev Limits, a. Maximum rpm Limits).
The Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing team appealed the decision, but the appeal was ultimately denied.
Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing’s Kyle Wyman won Saturday’s race with Smith second and James Rispoli, the third member of the factory Harley team, finishing third. Rispoli will move from third to second in the final results with everyone finishing below Smith all moving up a spot.
The championship point standings will also reflect Smith’s disqualification.
Roadracing World Young Guns 2025: Kristian Daniel, Jr.
Roadracing World started this exclusive special feature recognizing the most promising young road racers as an answer to pessimists who claimed America had no new, up-and-coming young racers. This edition of the Roadracing World Young Gun Awards marks the 29th consecutive year of showcasing an abundance of new talent.
Roadracing World Young Guns have won:
- FIM MotoGP and FIM Superbike races and World Championships;
- MotoAmerica and AMA Pro races and Championships, including 14 AMA Pro Superbike Championships;
- A KTM RC Cup World Final race;
- WERA National Endurance Championships and WERA National Challenge Championships; ASRA/Formula USA Grand National and CCS National Championships;
- AMA Road Racing Grand Championships and Horizon Awards;
- USGPRU National Championships;
- Many regional and local titles.
The competition has continually become more intense as more – and younger—racers with higher levels of accomplishment are nominated, and the level of achievement required to make the grade keeps getting tougher.
We’ve spent the last several months accepting nominations and evaluating road racers between the ages of 10 and 18 (as of the start of the 2025 season) who have, at a minimum, won Expert-level road races and/or Championships or had outstanding results as an Amateur/Novice. Most of the riders included here have done far more than the minimum.
The young riders recognized here are the most promising young road racers in North America, based on the 2024 season. All have earned the title of Roadracing World Young Gun.
We will feature one Young Gun per day, presenting them in alphabetical order.
Kristian Daniel, Jr.
Age: 16.
Current home: Barcelona, Spain.
Current height/weight: 5’8”/132 pounds.
Current school grade level: 11th grade.
Began riding at age: 6 years.
First road race: 2015, Apple Valley, California, M1GP, Terminator 50cc Class, 2nd place.
Current racebikes: KTM RBR250, KTM RC250GP.
Current tuner/mechanic: AGR Team.
Primary race series: FIM JuniorGP, Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup.
Top sponsors: Vanel Design, Kabuto, Better Call Sy, Pole Position Travel, 111 Management, DIRRT, Wolfgang Eisenkolb, Rainers, VNM Sports, Red Bull, KTM.
Recent racing accomplishments: 2024 season, finished 11th in Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Championship (best race finish was fifth, eight top-10 finishes), placed 19th in FIM JuniorGP European Talent Cup Championship (best race finish was 7th), finished second in CIV (Italian) Moto3 National Championship race; 2023 season, selected for 2024 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, placed 20th in FIM JuniorGP European Talent Cup Championship (best race finish was seventh); 2022 season, placed 28th in European Talent Cup Championship (best race finish was 13th); 2021 season, youngest full-time rider in European Talent Cup, best race finish was 28th at Valencia; 2020 season, placed fourth in Cuna de Campeones Moto5 Championship in Spain (one win, two total podiums); 2019 season, placed fourth in Spanish Cuna de Campeones MiniGP 110 Championship (two podium finishes).
2025 racing goals: Win Red Bull MotoGP Rookie Cup Championship.
Racing career goal: To be MotoGP World Champion.
Racing hero: Nicky Hayden.
Favorite track: Portimao.
Favorite hobby: Watching Anime, playing sports.
If I wasn’t racing I would be…: Definitely playing some sort of sports.
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Some of the riders who have graduated from Young Guns and gone on to racing success in National or International series include:
2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion Jason Aguilar (R.I.P.);
2013 AMA Pro SuperSport East Champion, 2022 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion, and MotoAmerica Superbike podium finisher Corey Alexander;
AMA Pro Daytona SportBike race winner Tommy Aquino (R.I.P.);
2008 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion, two-time MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, and multi-time MotoAmerica Superbike race winner J.D. Beach;
Five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion and Moto2 World Championship point scorer Cameron Beaubier;
Former Canadian Sport Bike Champion Tomas Casas;
Three-time Canadian Sport Bike Champion and 2014 Canadian Superbike Champion Jodi Christie;
FIM JuniorGP World Championship point scorer and MotoAmerica podium finisher Torin Collins;
Former AMA Pro SuperSport East Champion and MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 race winner Josh Day;
2011 Daytona 200 winner Jason DiSalvo;
2014 AMA Pro SuperSport Championship runner-up and current MotoAmerica team owner Dustin Dominguez;
2018 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion, 2019 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, and 2021 Canadian Superbike Champion Alex Dumas;
Four-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race winner and former motorcycle track record holder Carlin Dunne(R.I.P.);
Canadian Superbike race winner Bodhi Edie;
Two-time AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Champion, two-time AMA Pro XR1200/Harley- Davidson Champion and four-time Daytona 200 winner Danny Eslick;
2019 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and multi-time MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Bobby Fong;
2010 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion, 2014 AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Champion, 2015 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North America Superstock 1000 Champion, and three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne;
Two-time MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and World Superbike podium finisher Garrett Gerloff;
2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Championship runner-up Michael Gilbert;
2014 AMA Pro SuperSport Champion, 2023and 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion, and 2023 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Champion Hayden Gillim;
2002 AMA Superbike Champion and 2006 FIM MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden (R.I.P.);
2007 AMA Pro 600cc Supersport Champion, 2014 AMA Pro Superbike Championship runner- up, and 2017 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship runner-up Roger Hayden;
Eight-time AMA Pro Superbike race winner and two-time AMA Supersport Champion Tommy Hayden;
2013 AMA Pro Superbike Champion, 2016 MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 Champion, and 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion, and four-time Daytona 200 winner Josh Herrin;
MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher Teagg Hobbs;
AMA Pro Superstock race winner Jake Holden;
2011 British Superbike Championship runner-up and former MotoGP and World Superbike regular John Hopkins;
2015 Supersport World Championship runner-up, 2019 and 2024 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship runner-up, and MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Patrick “P.J.” Jacobsen;
2021 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, Moto2 World Championship point scorer, MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Sean Dylan Kelly;
Canadian Superbike race winner Kevin Lacombe;
Two-time MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion, 2020 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship runner-up, MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers race winner Rocco Landers;
Two-time MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion Andrew Lee;
2021 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and Superbike Cup Champion Jake Lewis;
MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Sam Lochoff;
MotoAmerica Superstock 600 race winner Nick McFadden;
AMA Pro SuperSport race winner and MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Stefano Mesa;
Elena Myers, the first and only woman to win AMA Pro Supersport races;
AMA Pro XR1200 race winner, multi-time Loudon Classic winner, and two-time BRL Champion Shane Narbonne;
2012 Canadian Superbike Championship runner-up Andrew Nelson;
2016 MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Champion, 2019 British Motostar (Moto3) Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and two-time Daytona 200 winner Brandon Paasch;
2012 Daytona 200 winner and 2010 AMA Pro Supersport West Champion Joey Pascarella;
2016 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and powersports dealership owner Bryce Kornbau (nee Prince);
AMA Pro and Canadian National race winner and multi-time N2/WERA National Endurance Champion Chris Peris;
Two-time AMA Pro SuperSport National Champion, British Supersport podium finisher, 2020 AFT Production Twins Champion, and 2023 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Championship runner-up James Rispoli;
2015 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport race winner, and Moto2 World Championship race winner Joe Roberts;
2022 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship runner-up and 2023 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship runner-up Gus Rodio;
2021 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion and multi-time MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Tyler Scott;
Former Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup Champion and former FIM Moto2 European Championship competitor Benny Solis, Jr.;
Three-time AMA Pro Superbike Champion, 2009 Superbike World Champion, MotoGP race winner, and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ben Spies;
FIM JuniorGP Moto2 European Championship regular Max Toth;
Multi-time AMA Pro race winner and four-time overall WERA National Endurance Champion Chris Ulrich;
MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, former World Superbike competitor, and 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship runner-up Jayson Uribe;
MotoAmerica Junior Cup race winner and current Supersport regular Max Van;
2017 MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Championship runner-up, 2018 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship runner-up, and MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher Cory Ventura;
Canadian Superbike race winner Alex Welsh;
Former AMA Pro Superbike Rookie of the Year, Chinese Superbike Championship race winner; MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and 2024 MotoAmerica Super Hooligan Champion Cory West;
MotoAmerica Junior Cup race winner and 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Cup Champion Ashton Yates;
Two-time AMA Pro Superbike Championship runner-up Blake Young.
Isle of Man TT: Superbike TT Race Results
Davey Todd won RST X D30 Superbike TT Race on the Isle of Man, riding a BMW M1000RR. Results follow:
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Isle of Man TT: Superstock TT Race 1 Results
Dean Harrison won Superstock TT Race 1 on the Isle of Man, riding a Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SC82. Results follow:
Isle of Man TT: Sidecar TT Race 1 Results
Ryan Crowe and Callum Crowe won Sidecar TT Race 1 on the Isle of Man, riding a Opul / Kelproperties Honda LCR. Results follow:
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Roadracing World Young Guns 2025: Blake Davis
Roadracing World started this exclusive special feature recognizing the most promising young road racers as an answer to pessimists who claimed America had no new, up-and-coming young racers. This edition of the Roadracing World Young Gun Awards marks the 29th consecutive year of showcasing an abundance of new talent.
Roadracing World Young Guns have won:
- FIM MotoGP and FIM Superbike races and World Championships;
- MotoAmerica and AMA Pro races and Championships, including 14 AMA Pro Superbike Championships;
- A KTM RC Cup World Final race;
- WERA National Endurance Championships and WERA National Challenge Championships; ASRA/Formula USA Grand National and CCS National Championships;
- AMA Road Racing Grand Championships and Horizon Awards;
- USGPRU National Championships;
- Many regional and local titles.
The competition has continually become more intense as more – and younger—racers with higher levels of accomplishment are nominated, and the level of achievement required to make the grade keeps getting tougher.
We’ve spent the last several months accepting nominations and evaluating road racers between the ages of 10 and 18 (as of the start of the 2025 season) who have, at a minimum, won Expert-level road races and/or Championships or had outstanding results as an Amateur/Novice. Most of the riders included here have done far more than the minimum.
The young riders recognized here are the most promising young road racers in North America, based on the 2024 season. All have earned the title of Roadracing World Young Gun.
We will feature one Young Gun per day, presenting them in alphabetical order.
Blake Davis
Age: 18.
Current home: Lynchburg, Virginia.
Current height/weight: 5’10”/135 pounds.
Current school grade level: 12th grade.
Began riding at age: 3 years.
First road race: 2016, Talladega, Alabama, WERA, Formula 3 and E Superstock, 1st place in both.
Current racebike: Yamaha YZF-R9.
Current tuner/mechanic: Xavi Fores.
Primary race series: MotoAmerica Supersport.
Top sponsors: Strack Racing, Yamaha, Attack Performance, Yamalube, Dainese, KYT, Better Investing, Cornerspin, Dunlop, Alpha Omega, Wealth Advisory Group LLC.
Recent racing accomplishments: 2024 season, placed third in MotoAmerica Supersport Championship (one win, seven total podiums), co-rode to the N2/WERA Overall and Heavyweight National Endurance Championships; 2023 season, won second consecutive MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship, four top-10 finishes in MotoAmerica Supersport, co- rode to second overall in N2/WERA National Endurance Championship (one overall race win), co-rode to win Mediumweight N2/WERA National Endurance Championship (won all six races); 2022 season, won MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship (three wins, six total podiums), three N2/WERA National Endurance class race wins; 2021 season, finished sixth in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (15 top-10 finishes in 18 races, best race finish was fourth), co-rode to win four out of five N2/WERA National Endurance Utralightweight races and the class Championship; 2020 season, placed ninth in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (best race finish was sixth – three times), won six WERA Sportsman races; 2019 season, won AMA Nicky Hayden Road Racing Horizon Award, won Lightweight Twins Superstock Expert and Formula Two Expert WERA National Challenge Championships, won D Superstock Expert WERA Sportsman National Championship, won seven WERA Sportsman Regional Championships (won 20 WERA races); 2018 season, named AMA Youth Road Racer of the Year, won AMA 300 Superstock Grand Championship, won three WERA National Challenge Championships, won 13 WERA Sportsman Regional Championships, won 41 of 60 WERA races started; 2017 season, won three WERA Sportsman Regional Championships.
2025 racing goal: Win MotoAmerica Supersport Championship.
Racing career goal: Race on the world stage.
Racing hero: Scott Russell.
Favorite track: Pittsburgh International Race Complex.
Favorite hobbies: Riding anything on two wheels, mountain biking.
If I wasn’t racing I would be…: Maybe competing in triathlons or mountain bike races.
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Some of the riders who have graduated from Young Guns and gone on to racing success in National or International series include:
2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion Jason Aguilar (R.I.P.);
2013 AMA Pro SuperSport East Champion, 2022 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion, and MotoAmerica Superbike podium finisher Corey Alexander;
AMA Pro Daytona SportBike race winner Tommy Aquino (R.I.P.);
2008 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion, two-time MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, and multi-time MotoAmerica Superbike race winner J.D. Beach;
Five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion and Moto2 World Championship point scorer Cameron Beaubier;
Former Canadian Sport Bike Champion Tomas Casas;
Three-time Canadian Sport Bike Champion and 2014 Canadian Superbike Champion Jodi Christie;
FIM JuniorGP World Championship point scorer and MotoAmerica podium finisher Torin Collins;
Former AMA Pro SuperSport East Champion and MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 race winner Josh Day;
2011 Daytona 200 winner Jason DiSalvo;
2014 AMA Pro SuperSport Championship runner-up and current MotoAmerica team owner Dustin Dominguez;
2018 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion, 2019 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, and 2021 Canadian Superbike Champion Alex Dumas;
Four-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race winner and former motorcycle track record holder Carlin Dunne(R.I.P.);
Canadian Superbike race winner Bodhi Edie;
Two-time AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Champion, two-time AMA Pro XR1200/Harley- Davidson Champion and four-time Daytona 200 winner Danny Eslick;
2019 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and multi-time MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Bobby Fong;
2010 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion, 2014 AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Champion, 2015 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North America Superstock 1000 Champion, and three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne;
Two-time MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and World Superbike podium finisher Garrett Gerloff;
2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Championship runner-up Michael Gilbert;
2014 AMA Pro SuperSport Champion, 2023and 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion, and 2023 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Champion Hayden Gillim;
2002 AMA Superbike Champion and 2006 FIM MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden (R.I.P.);
2007 AMA Pro 600cc Supersport Champion, 2014 AMA Pro Superbike Championship runner- up, and 2017 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship runner-up Roger Hayden;
Eight-time AMA Pro Superbike race winner and two-time AMA Supersport Champion Tommy Hayden;
2013 AMA Pro Superbike Champion, 2016 MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 Champion, and 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion, and four-time Daytona 200 winner Josh Herrin;
MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher Teagg Hobbs;
AMA Pro Superstock race winner Jake Holden;
2011 British Superbike Championship runner-up and former MotoGP and World Superbike regular John Hopkins;
2015 Supersport World Championship runner-up, 2019 and 2024 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship runner-up, and MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Patrick “P.J.” Jacobsen;
2021 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, Moto2 World Championship point scorer, MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Sean Dylan Kelly;
Canadian Superbike race winner Kevin Lacombe;
Two-time MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion, 2020 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship runner-up, MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers race winner Rocco Landers;
Two-time MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion Andrew Lee;
2021 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and Superbike Cup Champion Jake Lewis;
MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Sam Lochoff;
MotoAmerica Superstock 600 race winner Nick McFadden;
AMA Pro SuperSport race winner and MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Stefano Mesa;
Elena Myers, the first and only woman to win AMA Pro Supersport races;
AMA Pro XR1200 race winner, multi-time Loudon Classic winner, and two-time BRL Champion Shane Narbonne;
2012 Canadian Superbike Championship runner-up Andrew Nelson;
2016 MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Champion, 2019 British Motostar (Moto3) Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and two-time Daytona 200 winner Brandon Paasch;
2012 Daytona 200 winner and 2010 AMA Pro Supersport West Champion Joey Pascarella;
2016 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and powersports dealership owner Bryce Kornbau (nee Prince);
AMA Pro and Canadian National race winner and multi-time N2/WERA National Endurance Champion Chris Peris;
Two-time AMA Pro SuperSport National Champion, British Supersport podium finisher, 2020 AFT Production Twins Champion, and 2023 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Championship runner-up James Rispoli;
2015 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport race winner, and Moto2 World Championship race winner Joe Roberts;
2022 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship runner-up and 2023 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship runner-up Gus Rodio;
2021 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion and multi-time MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Tyler Scott;
Former Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup Champion and former FIM Moto2 European Championship competitor Benny Solis, Jr.;
Three-time AMA Pro Superbike Champion, 2009 Superbike World Champion, MotoGP race winner, and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ben Spies;
FIM JuniorGP Moto2 European Championship regular Max Toth;
Multi-time AMA Pro race winner and four-time overall WERA National Endurance Champion Chris Ulrich;
MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, former World Superbike competitor, and 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship runner-up Jayson Uribe;
MotoAmerica Junior Cup race winner and current Supersport regular Max Van;
2017 MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Championship runner-up, 2018 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship runner-up, and MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher Cory Ventura;
Canadian Superbike race winner Alex Welsh;
Former AMA Pro Superbike Rookie of the Year, Chinese Superbike Championship race winner; MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and 2024 MotoAmerica Super Hooligan Champion Cory West;
MotoAmerica Junior Cup race winner and 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Cup Champion Ashton Yates;
Two-time AMA Pro Superbike Championship runner-up Blake Young.
Isle of Man TT: Supersport TT Race 1 Results
Michael Dunlop won Supersport TT Race 1 on the Isle of Man, riding a Ducati Panigale V-Twin 955 1H. Results follow:
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AHRMA Motobilia Series: Results From Motorsports Park Hastings
Complete race results from the 2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia event held May 31-June 1 at Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE.
RST Leathers, Protective Gear Featuring D3O Reactive Armor In 2026
When milliseconds matter and protection can mean the difference between trophies and tragedy, RST has taken a bold leap forward. Today, we proudly announce our transformative partnership with D3O, the global leader in impact protection.
In an industry where milliseconds matter and protection can mean the difference between a trophy and tragedy, RST, a renowned leader in motorcycle apparel, has taken a bold leap forward. Today, RST proudly announces a transformative partnership with D3O, the global leader in impact protection. This strategic alliance signifies a major milestone in motorcycle safety, ushering in a new era of comfort, confidence, and cutting-edge technology for both professional and everyday riders alike.
After over a year of intense collaboration and testing with RST’s elite roster of factory riders, D3O’s industry-leading armour technology will now be a cornerstone feature across RST’s racing suits. More notably, this revolutionary protective enhancement will also be rolled out to the general public with the upcoming RST 2026 collection. Riders around the world will soon experience the same world-class protection trusted by champions.
To celebrate the launch of this groundbreaking partnership, RST and D3O are set to unveil a limited-edition RST x TT race suit equipped with integrated D3O armour. This exclusive product will debut at none other than the legendary Isle of Man TT, with pre-orders opening during the event’s festivities.
Real-world validation is crucial when it comes to rider safety. That’s why several RST factory riders have been rigorously testing D3O-enhanced suits throughout early 2025. The results? Unanimous praise for comfort, agility, and, most importantly, protection.
Multiple BSB race winner and RST-sponsored rider Glenn Irwin shared his experience:
“The RST x D3O armour gives me real peace of mind on the bike. It’s lightweight, comfortable, and you hardly notice it. D3O allows us to be more agile on the bike and feel protected. It does the job perfectly.”
Lee Johnston, BSB rider and former TT competitor, added:
“I’ve always really enjoyed my RST suit, but with the D3O armour upgrade it has taken my suit to a whole other level. It’s incredibly comfortable, and the added protection gives me even more confidence when riding.”
These testimonials underscore the deep commitment of both brands to rider-centric innovation. The feedback from professional riders helps ensure that every suit designed meets the real-world demands of high-speed racing and everyday use.
Stuart Millington, VP of RST, emphasises the significance of the partnership:
“At RST, we’re proud to collaborate with the industry’s leading innovators in rider protection. D3O is at the forefront of impact protection technology, making a partnership with such a pioneering brand a natural progression in RST’s evolution. Together with our elite-level riders, we’ve been developing the RST x D3O programme—rigorously testing and validating performance enhancements that we’re now thrilled to introduce in our upcoming 2026 collection.”
This sentiment is echoed by Mostyn Thomas, CMO of D3O:
“Our partnership with RST reinforces D3O’s position as the global leader in impact protection. Our iconic orange armour delivers unrivalled protection and exceptional comfort, giving riders the confidence to push their limits without compromise. This is what it means to ‘Give it Orange’.”
Unveiling at the Isle of Man TT
There is perhaps no better venue to launch a rider safety innovation than the Isle of Man TT—an event synonymous with motorcycle excellence and adrenaline-fueled performance. The partnership will be officially unveiled at the 2025 Superbike Race on June 1, where both RST and D3O are proud sponsors. The event will also mark the first public showcase of the RST x TT limited-edition race suit.
Fans and riders attending the TT will get an exclusive look at the suit’s design, feel the material in action, and even secure pre-orders before the suit becomes available to the general public. It’s a fitting stage for a debut that promises to redefine the standards of rider protection.
While elite racers may be the first to test new gear, the ultimate goal of the RST and D3O partnership is to elevate safety for every rider. With the full RST product range featuring D3O armour as part of the 2026 collection, everyday riders will soon benefit from the same innovation used on the track.
From commuter jackets to touring gear and everything in between, riders will enjoy enhanced mobility, reduced bulk, and maximum protection without compromising comfort. The integration of D3O across RST’s portfolio ensures that cutting-edge safety is no longer a luxury—it’s a standard.
D3O’s impact protection technology is widely recognised for its versatility, performance, and innovation. Unlike traditional foams, D3O materials remain soft and flexible in normal use, but instantly harden on impact, dissipating energy and reducing force transfer. This smart material technology is used in a wide range of industries, from military body armour to sports and industrial applications.
For motorcyclists, this means armour that doesn’t hinder performance or add unnecessary weight, yet offers superior protection in critical moments. It’s why D3O has become the gold standard in impact protection.
At the core of this partnership is a shared commitment: to empower riders through innovation. RST and D3O are united by a vision where safety enhances performance, and where protection doesn’t come at the expense of freedom.
Whether you’re carving corners on a track, commuting through city traffic, or embarking on a weekend adventure, the new RST x D3O gear will provide the confidence you need to ride your best.
The RST x D3O collaboration is more than a product release—it’s a long-term commitment to advancing motorcycle safety. The full RST 2026 collection featuring D3O armour will be available in stores and online in 2026, marking the start of an exciting new chapter in the world of rider gear.
As technology evolves and rider expectations grow, this partnership will continue to lead the way in developing protective gear that exceeds every standard and expectation.
The future of motorcycle protection is here. With the combined expertise of RST and D3O, riders everywhere can expect gear that redefines what’s possible on two wheels. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or a passionate weekend rider, it’s time to ride with confidence.
Look for the official unveiling at the Isle of Man TT, and prepare to experience the next level of rider protection in 2026.
About RST
RST is a premier motorcycle clothing brand known for its high-quality, innovative protective gear. With a focus on safety, performance, and style, RST products are trusted by riders around the world, from daily commuters to professional racers.
Website: www.rst-moto.com
Email: [email protected]
About D3O
D3O is a world leader in impact protection, developing market-leading shock-absorbing materials and products used by the military, industrial, sports, and motorcycle sectors.
Website: www.d3o.com
Kensei Matsudaira To Debut In JuniorGP With Snipers IgaX
After campaigning two successful seasons racing in the RFME ESBK (Campeonato de España de Superbike) Spanish Superbike championship in the Moto4 and Premoto3 categories, 14 year old Japanese-American Kensei Matsudaira is set to make his debut in the FIM JuniorGP World Championship this week with the Snipers IgaX Team.
Competing in the European Talent Cup category, Kensei’s first race will be round 2 of the championship in Jerez, Spain on June 1st.
Kensei completed a 2-day test with the team in Jerez last week where he was immediately up to a competitive pace and is confident for his start in the championship.
Kensei Matsudaira:
“Getting to the ETC has been one of my goals for a long time and I’m super happy to be able to make it a reality this year. I know the level will be very high, but I’m ready and excited for the challenge. Jerez is one of my favorite circuits so I’m especially excited to be able to race there in my first ETC round.”
The 7-round 2025 FIM JuniorGP World Championship began May 4th in Estoril, Portugal and will continue through the final round in Valencia, Spain on November 23rd.
The races are streamed online and can be viewed for free at: https://www.youtube.com/@FIMJuniorGP/streams
Kensei Matsudaira is supported by: Evike.com, Iconic Motorbikes, HJC Helmets, Dave Designs, Bullit Electric Cycles, Bison Track, TJ Corse, Alpinestars, Almassera El Teular, Ohvale USA, Apex Motorsports Park, Project SLUSH, Moto Tecnica, California Superbike School, Slacker by Motool, Bickle Racing, MadLabs Minimoto, 73 Moto Parts, D.I.D Chain, Yoshimura R&D, NLAB Studio & Wraps, Karen E. Ott Photography, VNM Sport, Vortex Racing, Renthal, Hans King, Live 100 Moto, KiwiMoto72
For sponsorship inquiries please contact: [email protected]
MotoAmerica: Smith DQd From Bagger Race One Podium At Road America
MotoAmerica announced today that Bradley Smith has been disqualified from his second-place finish in the first of two Mission King Of The Baggers races at Road America on June 1, after it was determined that his Harley-Davidson Road Glide was found to be in violation of the 7000 maximum rpm limit (Article 2.7.4 Rev Limits, a. Maximum rpm Limits).
The Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing team appealed the decision, but the appeal was ultimately denied.
Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing’s Kyle Wyman won Saturday’s race with Smith second and James Rispoli, the third member of the factory Harley team, finishing third. Rispoli will move from third to second in the final results with everyone finishing below Smith all moving up a spot.
The championship point standings will also reflect Smith’s disqualification.
Roadracing World Young Guns 2025: Kristian Daniel, Jr.
Roadracing World started this exclusive special feature recognizing the most promising young road racers as an answer to pessimists who claimed America had no new, up-and-coming young racers. This edition of the Roadracing World Young Gun Awards marks the 29th consecutive year of showcasing an abundance of new talent.
Roadracing World Young Guns have won:
- FIM MotoGP and FIM Superbike races and World Championships;
- MotoAmerica and AMA Pro races and Championships, including 14 AMA Pro Superbike Championships;
- A KTM RC Cup World Final race;
- WERA National Endurance Championships and WERA National Challenge Championships; ASRA/Formula USA Grand National and CCS National Championships;
- AMA Road Racing Grand Championships and Horizon Awards;
- USGPRU National Championships;
- Many regional and local titles.
The competition has continually become more intense as more – and younger—racers with higher levels of accomplishment are nominated, and the level of achievement required to make the grade keeps getting tougher.
We’ve spent the last several months accepting nominations and evaluating road racers between the ages of 10 and 18 (as of the start of the 2025 season) who have, at a minimum, won Expert-level road races and/or Championships or had outstanding results as an Amateur/Novice. Most of the riders included here have done far more than the minimum.
The young riders recognized here are the most promising young road racers in North America, based on the 2024 season. All have earned the title of Roadracing World Young Gun.
We will feature one Young Gun per day, presenting them in alphabetical order.
Kristian Daniel, Jr.
Age: 16.
Current home: Barcelona, Spain.
Current height/weight: 5’8”/132 pounds.
Current school grade level: 11th grade.
Began riding at age: 6 years.
First road race: 2015, Apple Valley, California, M1GP, Terminator 50cc Class, 2nd place.
Current racebikes: KTM RBR250, KTM RC250GP.
Current tuner/mechanic: AGR Team.
Primary race series: FIM JuniorGP, Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup.
Top sponsors: Vanel Design, Kabuto, Better Call Sy, Pole Position Travel, 111 Management, DIRRT, Wolfgang Eisenkolb, Rainers, VNM Sports, Red Bull, KTM.
Recent racing accomplishments: 2024 season, finished 11th in Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Championship (best race finish was fifth, eight top-10 finishes), placed 19th in FIM JuniorGP European Talent Cup Championship (best race finish was 7th), finished second in CIV (Italian) Moto3 National Championship race; 2023 season, selected for 2024 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, placed 20th in FIM JuniorGP European Talent Cup Championship (best race finish was seventh); 2022 season, placed 28th in European Talent Cup Championship (best race finish was 13th); 2021 season, youngest full-time rider in European Talent Cup, best race finish was 28th at Valencia; 2020 season, placed fourth in Cuna de Campeones Moto5 Championship in Spain (one win, two total podiums); 2019 season, placed fourth in Spanish Cuna de Campeones MiniGP 110 Championship (two podium finishes).
2025 racing goals: Win Red Bull MotoGP Rookie Cup Championship.
Racing career goal: To be MotoGP World Champion.
Racing hero: Nicky Hayden.
Favorite track: Portimao.
Favorite hobby: Watching Anime, playing sports.
If I wasn’t racing I would be…: Definitely playing some sort of sports.
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Some of the riders who have graduated from Young Guns and gone on to racing success in National or International series include:
2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion Jason Aguilar (R.I.P.);
2013 AMA Pro SuperSport East Champion, 2022 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion, and MotoAmerica Superbike podium finisher Corey Alexander;
AMA Pro Daytona SportBike race winner Tommy Aquino (R.I.P.);
2008 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion, two-time MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, and multi-time MotoAmerica Superbike race winner J.D. Beach;
Five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion and Moto2 World Championship point scorer Cameron Beaubier;
Former Canadian Sport Bike Champion Tomas Casas;
Three-time Canadian Sport Bike Champion and 2014 Canadian Superbike Champion Jodi Christie;
FIM JuniorGP World Championship point scorer and MotoAmerica podium finisher Torin Collins;
Former AMA Pro SuperSport East Champion and MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 race winner Josh Day;
2011 Daytona 200 winner Jason DiSalvo;
2014 AMA Pro SuperSport Championship runner-up and current MotoAmerica team owner Dustin Dominguez;
2018 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion, 2019 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, and 2021 Canadian Superbike Champion Alex Dumas;
Four-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race winner and former motorcycle track record holder Carlin Dunne(R.I.P.);
Canadian Superbike race winner Bodhi Edie;
Two-time AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Champion, two-time AMA Pro XR1200/Harley- Davidson Champion and four-time Daytona 200 winner Danny Eslick;
2019 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and multi-time MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Bobby Fong;
2010 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion, 2014 AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Champion, 2015 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North America Superstock 1000 Champion, and three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne;
Two-time MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and World Superbike podium finisher Garrett Gerloff;
2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Championship runner-up Michael Gilbert;
2014 AMA Pro SuperSport Champion, 2023and 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion, and 2023 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Champion Hayden Gillim;
2002 AMA Superbike Champion and 2006 FIM MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden (R.I.P.);
2007 AMA Pro 600cc Supersport Champion, 2014 AMA Pro Superbike Championship runner- up, and 2017 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship runner-up Roger Hayden;
Eight-time AMA Pro Superbike race winner and two-time AMA Supersport Champion Tommy Hayden;
2013 AMA Pro Superbike Champion, 2016 MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 Champion, and 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion, and four-time Daytona 200 winner Josh Herrin;
MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher Teagg Hobbs;
AMA Pro Superstock race winner Jake Holden;
2011 British Superbike Championship runner-up and former MotoGP and World Superbike regular John Hopkins;
2015 Supersport World Championship runner-up, 2019 and 2024 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship runner-up, and MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Patrick “P.J.” Jacobsen;
2021 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, Moto2 World Championship point scorer, MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Sean Dylan Kelly;
Canadian Superbike race winner Kevin Lacombe;
Two-time MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion, 2020 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship runner-up, MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers race winner Rocco Landers;
Two-time MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion Andrew Lee;
2021 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and Superbike Cup Champion Jake Lewis;
MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Sam Lochoff;
MotoAmerica Superstock 600 race winner Nick McFadden;
AMA Pro SuperSport race winner and MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Stefano Mesa;
Elena Myers, the first and only woman to win AMA Pro Supersport races;
AMA Pro XR1200 race winner, multi-time Loudon Classic winner, and two-time BRL Champion Shane Narbonne;
2012 Canadian Superbike Championship runner-up Andrew Nelson;
2016 MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Champion, 2019 British Motostar (Moto3) Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and two-time Daytona 200 winner Brandon Paasch;
2012 Daytona 200 winner and 2010 AMA Pro Supersport West Champion Joey Pascarella;
2016 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and powersports dealership owner Bryce Kornbau (nee Prince);
AMA Pro and Canadian National race winner and multi-time N2/WERA National Endurance Champion Chris Peris;
Two-time AMA Pro SuperSport National Champion, British Supersport podium finisher, 2020 AFT Production Twins Champion, and 2023 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Championship runner-up James Rispoli;
2015 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport race winner, and Moto2 World Championship race winner Joe Roberts;
2022 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship runner-up and 2023 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship runner-up Gus Rodio;
2021 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion and multi-time MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Tyler Scott;
Former Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup Champion and former FIM Moto2 European Championship competitor Benny Solis, Jr.;
Three-time AMA Pro Superbike Champion, 2009 Superbike World Champion, MotoGP race winner, and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ben Spies;
FIM JuniorGP Moto2 European Championship regular Max Toth;
Multi-time AMA Pro race winner and four-time overall WERA National Endurance Champion Chris Ulrich;
MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, former World Superbike competitor, and 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship runner-up Jayson Uribe;
MotoAmerica Junior Cup race winner and current Supersport regular Max Van;
2017 MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Championship runner-up, 2018 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship runner-up, and MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher Cory Ventura;
Canadian Superbike race winner Alex Welsh;
Former AMA Pro Superbike Rookie of the Year, Chinese Superbike Championship race winner; MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and 2024 MotoAmerica Super Hooligan Champion Cory West;
MotoAmerica Junior Cup race winner and 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Cup Champion Ashton Yates;
Two-time AMA Pro Superbike Championship runner-up Blake Young.