Kevin Olmedo

The most inspiring comeback in the paddock continues as Kevin Olmedo returns to the MotoAmerica Twins Cup for 2026. This season, the El Salvadorian talent joins Karns/TST Industries Racing, piloting the new Suzuki GSX-8R.

Olmedo’s journey is a testament to extraordinary resilience. After finishing eighth in the 2022 Supersport standings despite missing half the season, Kevin faced a life-altering battle with Guillain-Barré syndrome. The disorder left him temporarily unable to speak or move, forcing a grueling multi-year hiatus. After a brief, injury-shortened return in 2024, Olmedo is finally back at full fitness.

Before his illness, Olmedo was a perennial top-10 finisher in both Junior Cup and Supersport, highlighted by a podium at The Ridge. Now, armed with the Suzuki GSX-8R and his signature determination, the veteran returns to the Twins Cup grid ready to reclaim his position at the front of the field.

Little Known Fact: Kevin was a road racing and motocross champ in his native El Salvador.

MotoAmerica Stats
Wins: 2 (Junior Cup)
Podiums: 17 (4 in Supersport, 13 in Junior Cup)

2024 – Made a comeback attempt in Twins Cup at Road America and was second fastest in practice, but crashed in qualifying suffering injuries that put him out for the season. 2022 – Kevin only raced just over half the MotoAmerica Supersport season, but when he did he turned in strong performances. He scored five top-five finishes, including a trip to the podium in third at The Ridge. He finished eighth in the Supersport Championship even though he missed eight of the 18 rounds battling Guillain-Barré syndrome. 2021 – Kevin enjoyed another strong season in Supersport racing where he earned two podium finishes (both at Ridge Motorsports Park). Finished the year ranked 7th in Supersport. Raced for Altus Motorsports on a Suzuki. 2020 – Raced an Altus Motorsports Suzuki GSX-R600 in MotoAmerica Supersport where he finished ranked sixth. Scored ten top-10 finishes including a podium (third) in the opening round at Road America. 2019 – Was runner up in the MotoAmerica Liqui Moly Junior Cup Championship. Scored 11 podium finishes and took victory in round 12 at PittRace.  Raced an Altus Motorsports Kawasaki Ninja 400 in MotoAmerica Junior Cup. 2018 – Finished eighth in the MotoAmerica Liqui Moly Junior Cup Championship. Earned a pair of podium finishes, including taking a win at round 14 in New Jersey. Raced a Yamaha R3 for MonkeyMoto/AGVSPORT. 2017 – Made his first appearances in MotoAmerica racing in the KTM RC Cup. Did not manage to finish any races. Raced a round of the European Talent Cup.