MotoAmerica Riders

  • #1 Cameron Beaubier

    Team: Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law
    Birthday: December 6, 1992
    Hometown: Lincoln, California
    Height/Weight: 5′ 7″/145 pounds
    Motorcycle: Ducati Panigale V4 R

  • #11 Mathew Scholtz

    Team: Strack Racing
    Birthdate: September 9, 1992
    Hometown: Durban, South Africa
    Height/Weight: 6’/158 pounds
    Motorcycle: Yamaha YZF-R1

  • #14 Andrew Lee

    Team: Real Steel Honda
    Birthdate: January 5, 1999
    Hometown: Clovis, California
    Height/Weight: 5’ 11”/155 pounds
    Motorcycle: Honda CBR1000RR

  • #15 PJ Jacobsen

    Team: Rahal Ducati Moto With XPEL
    Birthdate: August 7, 1993
    Hometown: Westtown, New York
    Height/Weight: 5’ 7”/145 pounds
    Motorcycle: Ducati Panigale V4 R

  • #16 Alex Dumas

    Team: Aftercare Scheibe Racing/Jones Honda
    Birthdate: July 17, 2002
    Hometown: Saint-Honoré, Quebec, Canada
    Height/Weight: 5’ 9”/130 pounds
    Motorcycle: Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP

  • #36 Jayson Uribe

    Team: OrangeCat Racing
    Birthdate: March 27, 1999
    Hometown: Napa Valley, California
    Height/Weight: 6’ 1”/165 pounds
    Motorcycle: BMW M 1000 RR

  • #40 Sean Dylan Kelly

    Team: OrangeCat Racing
    Birthdate: May 17, 2002
    Hometown: Hollywood, Florida
    Height/Weight: 5’ 10”/150 pounds
    Motorcycle: BMW M 1000 RR

  • #45 Cameron Petersen

    Team: Wrench Motorcycles
    Birthdate: December 2, 1994
    Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa
    Height/Weight: 5’ 9”/155 pounds
    Motorcycle: Ducati Panigale V4 R

  • #46 Ashton Yates

    Team: Jones Honda
    Birthdate: April 2, 1999
    Hometown: Milledgeville, Georgia
    Height/Weight: 6’ 2”/170 pounds
    Motorcycle: Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP

  • #50 Bobby Fong

    Team: Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing
    Birthdate: October 25, 1991
    Hometown: Stockton, California
    Height/Weight: 5’ 8”/160 pounds
    Motorcycle: Yamaha YZF-R1

  • #54 Richie Escalante

    Team: M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
    Birthdate: April 22, 1995
    Hometown: Tizayuca, Mexico
    Height/Weight: 5’ 8”/135 pounds
    Motorcycle: Suzuki GSX-R1000R

  • #66 Brandon Paasch

    Team: M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
    Birthdate: March 16, 2001
    Hometown: Freehold, New Jersey
    Height/Weight: 6’1”/160 pounds
    Motorcycle: Suzuki GSX-R1000R

  • #69 Hayden Gillim

    Team: Real Steel Honda
    Birthdate: December 22, 1994
    Hometown: Philpot, Kentucky
    Height/Weight: 6’ 0”/175 pounds
    Motorcycle: Honda CBR1000RR-R SP

  • #78 Benjamin Smith

    Team: Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law
    Birthdate: May 29, 2000
    Hometown: Glenmoore, Pennsylvania
    Height/Weight: 5’ 10”/155 pounds
    Motorcycle: Ducati Panigale V4 R

  • #88 Max Flinders

    Team: Thrashed Bike Racing & M3/Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson
    Birthdate: November 9, 1996
    Hometown: Brentwood, New Hampshire
    Height/Weight: 5’ 11”/160 pounds
    Motorcycle: Yamaha YZF-R1 & Harley-Davidson Road Glide

  • #94 Danilo Lewis

    Team: Team Brazil
    Birthdate: November 20, 1992
    Hometown: Osasco, Brazil
    Height/Weight: 5’ 8”/159 pounds
    Motorcycle: Honda CBR1000RR-R-SP

  • #95 JD Beach

    Team: Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing
    Birthdate: October 12, 1991
    Hometown: Philpot, Kentucky
    Height/Weight: 5’ 7”/130 pounds
    Motorcycle: Yamaha YZF-R1

#1 Cameron Beaubier

Cameron Beaubier enters the 2026 season not just as the reigning champion, but as the centerpiece of the most talked-about team shift in the MotoAmerica paddock. After a historic 2025 campaign, Beaubier has transitioned to Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law, where he will pilot the all-new Ducati Panigale V4 R. This move marks the first time in his professional career that the six-time champion will compete aboard Italian machinery, setting the stage for a monumental pursuit of the all-time wins record.
Beaubier’s 2025 season was a masterclass in championship management. Riding for Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW, he captured his sixth MotoAmerica/AMA Superbike title, becoming one of only two riders in history to reach that milestone. His performance—highlighted by six wins and 16 podiums—secured BMW’s first premier-class championship since 1976. By the end of the year, his career win count stood at 71, leaving him just 11 victories shy of Mat Mladin’s legendary record of 82.
The Roseville, California native’s path to legendary status has been defined by versatility and resilience. From his early days as a race winner in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup to his 2013 win at the Daytona 200 and the AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Championship, Beaubier has always been a quick study.
After five Superbike titles (2015, 2016, 2018–2020), he spent two seasons (2021–2022) competing on the world stage in the FIM Moto2 Grand Prix World Championship. His return to American soil in 2023. His ability to overcome a major injury in 2024 to win the title in 2025 further solidified his reputation as one of the sport’s most mentally tough competitors.
For 2026, the goal is simple: defend the #1 plate and continue the march toward the all-time win record. Joining a revamped Warhorse HSBK Ducati squad alongside teammate Benjamin Smith, Beaubier brings a level of precision and experience that the factory-supported team hopes will return the title to Bologna.
Little Known Fact: Trains with his brother and fellow MotoAmerica racer Ezra on a TT track called “Area 97” riding a 150cc motorcycle. Served as a guest instructor at the Yamaha Champions Riding School in 2016. Has as much international racing experience as just about any other rider in the MotoAmerica paddock. In addition to his recent Moto2 stint, he also ran the GP circuit in 2007 with the Red Bull Rookies, the Spanish CEV 125cc Series in 2008, the FIM 125cc World Championships in 2009 and did the British round of the Superbike World Championship in 2016. Married his wife Shelby in 2021. Cameron comes from a family of racers. His dad and uncles all raced dirt bikes. Cameron grew up playing soccer. Hobbies include hanging out with friends, mountain biking, cycling and golf.
MotoAmerica Stats
Wins: 92 (71 Superbike, 19 in Daytona SportBike, 2 in SuperSport East)
Podiums:  175 (136 in Superbike, 32 in Daytona SportBike, 7 in SuperSport East)
Career Highlights:
2025 – Beaubier rode to the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship aboard the Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW. It marked Beaubier’s sixth MotoAmerica/AMA Superbike title and only the second for BMW,  the first since the inaugural AMA Superbike season of 1976. Beaubier won six Superbike races and scored 16 podiums on the season. Now has 71 Superbikes wins, second on the all-time list to Mat Mladin’s 82 wins. 2024 – Appeared to be on a path to win the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship after winning three of the first five races but then went out of action after breaking his heel in his race-one crash at Road America in a rainstorm. Despite missing races in the middle of the season, Beaubier came back strong and finished runner-up in the series compiling 11 podiums, including six victories. Moved past Josh Hayes into second on the all-time MotoAmerica/AMA Superbike wins list ending the year with 65-career wins. Raced for Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW. 2023 – Returned to MotoAmerica Superbike competition with Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW and was in title contention until a crash and resulting injury ended his season prematurely. Scored eight Superbike podiums, including five victories. Finished sixth in the championship riding a Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR.  2022 – Raced the Moto2 World Championships with the American Racing Team. Scored five top-10 finishes with a best of fourth in France. Won the Moto2 pole at the American round at the Circuit of the Americas. Ranked 17th. 2021 – Raced the Moto2 World Championships with the American Racing Team. Scored five top-10 finishes with a best of fifth (twice). Ranked 15th. 2020 – Won his fifth MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, which placed him second on the all-time MotoAmerica/AMA Superbike Championship list behind Mat Mladin who has seven titles. Won a series leading 16 races and earned a total of 18 podium finishes. Raced for Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha. 2019 – Won his fourth MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, with six race wins, 17 podiums and four poles. Raced with the factory Yamaha team. 2018 – Won his third MotoAmerica Superbike Championship scoring eight wins, 17 podiums and six poles. Raced with the Yamaha factory team. 2017 – Took third in the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship with Team Yamaha. Tallied five race wins, 12 podiums and two poles. 2016 – Won his second MotoAmerica Superbike Championship with eight race wins, 13 podiums and four poles. Raced with factory Yamaha. Scored a top-10 finish in the Superbike World Championship round in Great Britain. 2015 – Earned his first MotoAmerica Superbike Championship. Took eight race wins, 17 podiums and three poles. Raced with Yamaha. 2014 – AMA Pro SuperBike rookie season with factory Yamaha. Earned three race wins, seven podiums and two poles on his way to finishing third in the championship. 2013 – Dominated the AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Championship taking 12 race wins (out of 13 races). Won pole and was on the podium for every race. Won the Daytona 200 and earned the pole for the race. Raced for satellite factory Graves Yamaha squad on a Yamaha R6. 2012 – Finished third in AMA Pro Daytona SportBike with seven race wins, 14 podiums and two poles. Raced for Graves Yamaha. 2011 – Finished sixth in AMA Pro Daytona SportBike debut. Took five podium finishes in 13 starts. Best race of the season was a second place at Laguna Seca. Raced a Jake Holden Racing Yamaha R6. 2010 – Won two races in AMA Pro SuperSport East, one being his very first race on a 600 at Daytona, and the other at Infineon. He was in championship contention but unfortunately had an injury toward the end of the season and finished fourth. Earned two poles and seven podiums. Raced for Rockwall Performance Yamaha. 2009 – Rode for Red Bull KTM in the GP125 World Championship. Scored world championship points in two races. Best result was 14th. Ranked 29th. 2008 – Raced in the Spanish CEV GP125 Championship. Best result was sixth. 2007 – Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, one race win, three podiums, sixth in the series.

#11 Mathew Scholtz

Mathew Scholtz returns to the MotoAmerica Superbike grid this season with Strack Racing, carrying the momentum of a historic and dominant run in the middleweight ranks. The South African star re-enters the premier class as the reigning two-time Supersport Champion, having successfully defended his title in 2025 aboard the factory-supported Yamaha YZF-R9.
Scholtz’s 2025 campaign was a masterclass in consistency and speed. He amassed a class-leading 11 victories, including a relentless streak of five consecutive wins to close out the year. With 16 podium finishes in 18 races, Scholtz proved he remains one of the most formidable competitors in the paddock. This latest triumph adds to an elite resume that includes the 2017 Stock 1000 Championship and a storied tenure as a perennial Superbike frontrunner.
Known for his aggressive yet calculated style and deep technical expertise, Scholtz has been a pillar of the MotoAmerica series since 2016. After transitioning seamlessly across classes and machinery, he now brings his championship pedigree back to the Superbike ranks. As he reunites with the 1000cc machines, Scholtz is focused on adding a premier-class crown to his legacy and re-establishing himself at the pinnacle of American road racing.
Little Known Fact: When Scholtz won the MotoAmerica Superbike race at Barber Motorsports Park in 2017, he became the first rider to win a Superbike race while riding a Superstock 1000-spec motorcycle. Mathew began racing motocross at the age of five aboard a Yamaha PW50. He made the switch to road racing when he was 13. Mathew has a broad range of international racing experience having competed in the Spanish CEV, German IDM, and FIM World Supersport Championships.
MotoAmerica
Wins: 34 (10 in Superstock 1000, 5 in Superbike, 19 in Supersport)
Podiums: 116 (26 in Superstock 1000, 59 in Superbike, 31 in Supersport)
Career Highlights:
2025 – Won his second consecutive MotoAmerica Supersport Championship riding for Strack Racing on a Yamaha R9. Won a class-leading 11 Supersport races, including closing out the season with five straight. Finished on the podium in 16 out of the 18-race series. 2024 – Won the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship on the strength of 15 podium finishes that included a series-leading eight victories. Raced a Strack Racing Yamaha YZF-R6. 2023 – Finished 5th in the MotoAmerica Superbike standings riding for Westby Racing. Earned 7 podium finishes with a best of second (three times). 2022 – Earned 11 MotoAmerica Superbike podiums overall and scored victory at Road America, his fifth-career MotoAmerica Superbike win. Raced for Westby Racing Yamaha. 2021 – Had his best season yet in 2021, ending the season as the runner-up to Jake Gagne in the 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship on his Westby Racing Yamaha. 2020 – Finished fifth in the 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship with 10 podiums that includes six second-place finishes – despite missing the last four races due to an injury suffered at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 2019 – Rode his Westby Racing Yamaha to sixth in the Superbike Championship with five podium finishes. Best result was second (twice). 2018 – Moved up to the MotoAmerica Superbike series and ended up fourth in the championship with one victory and eight podium finishes for Westby Racing. 2017 – Earned the MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 Championship with 10 victories and 19 podiums. Also became the first Superstock 1000 racer to win a MotoAmerica Superbike race with his victory in the final race of the season at Barber Motorsports Park. 2016 – Finished seventh in the MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 Championship with seven podiums. Best result was second (four times). Also earned the SuperGP National Championship in his homeland of South Africa. 2015 – Finished second in the SuperGP National Championship. 2014 – Was runner-up in the South African Super600 National Championship. 2013 – Competed in the World Supersport Championship and finished 23rd at season’s end. 2012 – Finished 16th in the World Supersport Championship. 2011 – Competed in the Spanish Moto2 CEV Championship. 2010 – Raced in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and earned a podium finish. 2009 – Finished seventh in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup with two podium finishes. 2008 – Ended the season sixth in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup with one win and three podium finishes. 2007 – Finished second in the 125cc South African National Championship with nine victories.

#14 Andrew Lee

Andrew Lee enters a new era of his storied career this season, joining Real Steel Honda to contest the MotoAmerica Superbike Cup. The three-time champion makes the leap to the Honda-backed squad following a historic 2025 campaign where he cemented his legacy as the most successful rider in Stock 1000 history.
Riding for OrangeCat Racing in 2025, Lee captured his third career Stock 1000 Championship, becoming the final titleholder of the now-defunct series. His dominant season featured four victories and seven podium finishes, bringing his career win total in the class to an incredible 15. Lee also provided a glimpse of his Superbike potential during the season finale at New Jersey, where he piloted his BMW M 1000 RR to a 9th-place finish in the premier class, ultimately ranking 19th in the final Superbike standings.
Known for his technical adaptability, Lee’s resume spans success in Superstock 600, King of the Baggers, and his signature Stock 1000 titles (2015, 2018, 2025). As he transitions to the Honda CBR1000RR with Real Steel Honda, Lee brings a championship pedigree and a reputation for calculated aggression. He remains a formidable force, now focused on conquering the Superbike Cup.
Little Known Fact: Andrew is coached by past AMA Formula Xtreme, 750 Supersport and FIM Endurance World Champion Jason Pridmore. Won the very first road race he ever entered in 2013. Cites Valentino Rossi as his childhood racing hero.
MotoAmerica Stats
Wins: 15 (Stock 1000)
Podiums: 28 (1 in Superstock 600, 27 in Stock 1000)
Career Highlights:
2025 – Won the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship, becoming the final champion of that now defunct series. Scored seven podium finishes, including four wins, pushing his all-time career MotoAmerica Stock 1000 wins to 15. Ran a BMW M 1000 RR for OrangeCat Racing. Raced Superbike in the New Jersey MotoAmerica season finale and earned a top-10 finish (9th). His two finishes in New Jersey put him 19th in the final Superbike standings. 2024 – Raced with Motorsport Exotica on a BMW M 1000 RR in MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and finished 11th in the standings. Scored a trio of top-5 finishes with a best result of fourth (three times). 2023 – Raced the final two rounds of MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and scored a pair of 8th-place finishes on the Altus Motorsports Suzuki. 2022 – Raced a Big Bear Performance Harley-Davidson Road Glide in King of the Baggers where he finished eighth in the series, despite sitting out the final two rounds. Earn five top-10 Baggers finishes with a best of eighth (twice). Raced Stock 1000 and Superbike on the Cycle World/Octane/Chuckwalla Racing Suzuki as a substitute rider for the injured Michael Gilbert at the end of the season and scored three podium finishes, including a runner-up result at PittRace. Racing in just the late-season rounds, Lee still finished 11th in the final Stock 1000 standings. On that same bike Andrew scored a couple of points-paying finishes in MotoAmerica Superbike with a best result of eighth at Brainerd. Finished ranked 25th in Superbike. 2021 – Scored three top-five Stock 1000 finishes with a season best of fourth at Laguna Seca. Finished the year ranked sixth in Stock 1000. 2020 – Made his MotoAmerica Superbike debut at Barber Motorsports Park and scored a 9th and 11th in the two legs. At Barber raced a FLY Street Racing ADR Motorsports Suzuki at the last minute after Superbike Unlimited Franklin Armory Racing Kawasaki ZX-10RR was sidelined due to technical spec issues. Based on the Barber finishes was ranked 27th in final Superbike standings. Raced a Franklin Armory Racing Kawasaki ZX-6R in MotoAmerica Supersport in the season finale at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and scored an 11th and 10th, placing him 26th in the final season point standings. 2019: Won his second consecutive MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship. Was on the podium in 10 of the 11 rounds. Won a series-leading eight races. Raced a Franklin Armory/Graves Motorsports Kawasaki ZX-10R. 2018 – Stepped up from MotoAmerica Superstock 600 to Stock 1000 and was crowned MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion on the strength of seven podiums in eight rounds. Won three races. Rode a RiderzLaw Racing Kawasaki ZX-10R. 2017 – Scored three top-five finishes in Superstock 600, including a career-first podium (second place) in round 11 at Sonoma. Finished the season ranked ninth. Raced his own Andrew Lee Racing/Tri-County Power Sports Yamaha YZF-R6. 2016 – Raced a limited schedule in MotoAmerica Superstock 600 and earned one top-10 finish (10th at New Jersey). Ranked 22nd in the final standings. Raced an ADR Motorsports Yamaha YZF-R6. 2015 – MotoAmerica debut in Utah and scored points in both Superstock 600 legs. Ranked 32nd. Raced his own Andrew Lee Racing Yamaha YZF-R6.

#15 PJ Jacobsen

PJ Jacobsen enters the 2026 MotoAmerica season as one of the most versatile and accomplished riders on the grid. After two dominant years in the Supersport class—including a stellar 2025 campaign where he secured three victories and 15 podiums to finish as championship runner-up—Jacobsen is ready to return to the premier Superbike category.
For 2026, he spearheads a milestone move for Rahal Ducati Moto (RDM) as they launch their first full-time Superbike assault. Armed with the formidable Ducati Panigale V4 R and the continued global backing of XPEL, Jacobsen is perfectly positioned to challenge the front-runners.
Jacobsen’s resume is world-class, featuring a runner-up finish in the 2015 World Supersport Championship and success across Grand Prix, Flat Track, and World Superbike stages. With 16 career MotoAmerica wins and a reputation for relentless racecraft, he brings veteran savvy to Graham Rahal’s growing program.
“The move to Superbike is a huge opportunity,” Jacobsen noted. “I’m privileged to be part of the program Graham has put together. It’s a dream come true.” As he transitions back to the liter-bike class, Jacobsen remains a fierce contender, blending raw speed with the technical expertise required to hunt for championship glory.
Little Known Fact: He’s popularly known as PJ, but his real first name is Patrick.  PJ’s father was a racer as well and got PJ into riding when he was just three and was considered a child prodigy.  PJ started his racing career as a flat tracker and earned over 30 amateur flat track titles before moving to road racing.  He was named the 2005 AMA Youth Dirt Tracker of the Year at the age of 11.  Came back to his roots to race in the American Flat Track Championship in 2010 and 2019.  Was named 2010 Progressive American Flat Track Rookie of the Year.  Has raced in the British and MotoAmerica Supersport championships, while also spending time in World Superbike and British Superbike, along with World Championship and CEV 125GP.  PJ points to Kenny Coolbeth, Jr. and Nicky Hayden as two of his biggest racing heroes.
MotoAmerica Stats
Wins: 16 (1 in Superbike, 14 in Supersport, 1 in Harley-Davidson XR1200)
Podiums: 55 (11 in Superbike, 40 in Supersport, 2 in Daytona SportBike, 2 in Harley-Davidson XR1200)
Career Highlights:
2025 – Finished runner up in MotoAmerica Supersport riding for Rahal Ducati. Scored 15 Supersport podium finishes, including three race victories. 2024 – Was runner up in MotoAmerica Supersport riding for Rahal Ducati Moto/XPEL on a Ducati Panigale V2. Scored 14 podium finishes, including wins at seven rounds. 2023 – Finished third in the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship riding for Tytlers Racing BMW. Earned 8 Superbike podiums, including taking a victory at Brainerd. That win marked Jacobsen’s first MotoAmerica Superbike victory. 2022 – Scored three podium finishes on the Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR on his way to a sixth-place ranking in MotoAmerica Superbike. Best result of the year was a runner-up finish at Road America. It marked his first podium results in the Superbike class. 2021 – Did not race but served as a rider coach in the MotoAmerica paddock.  2020 – Began racing in MotoAmerica Superbike but was injured early in the season and missed the rest of the year. Scored three top-10 finishes with a best result of fifth at Road America. Raced a Ducati for Celtic HSBK Racing.  2019 – Served double-duty racing MotoAmerica Supersport and American Flat Track. In Supersport, he finished as runner-up in the championship. Tallied 11 podiums, including four victories. Raced for Celtic HSBK Racing on a Yamaha. Finished 17th in AFT Twins, scoring a season best of fifth.  2018 – Raced in the Superbike World Championships on a Honda and finished the season ranked 19th.  2017 – Raced in the Supersport World Championship for MV Agusta and finished the season ranked sixth. Scored three podiums.  2016 – Ranked fourth in the Supersport World Championship riding a Honda. Earned four podium finishes.  2015 – Was runner-up in the Supersport World Championship despite switching teams mid-season. Started the year on a Kawasaki and moved to a Honda in the second half of the year. Scored seven podiums, including two wins, his first in the series.  2014 – First full season in the Supersport World Championship. Ranked sixth and scored two podiums.  2013 – Raced in the British Superbike series on a Tyco Suzuki and finished the year ranked ninth.  2012 – Won a British Superstock 1000 race at Donington Park and a British Supersport Championship round at Assen. Raced at the Indianapolis round of the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson XR1200 Series, and earned the pole, but he crashed in the race and finished 23rd.  2011 – Raced in AMA Pro Daytona SportBike and finished 10th in the series with two podium finishes. Raced a couple of American Flat Track Twins rounds, with a best result of 13th.  2010 – Was 11th in AMA Pro Daytona SportBike. Best finish was fourth (twice). Raced for Celtic Racing. Raced a couple rounds of the Harley-Davidson XR1200 Series and scored two podiums, including a win at New Jersey. Raced select rounds of American Flat Track Twins, with a best finish of sixth.  2009 – AMA Pro road racing debut in SuperSport East in New Jersey. Earned the pole and finished eighth in the race. Ranked 25th in the series.  2008 – Raced in the 125 Grand Prix World Championship round at Indy where he finished 22nd. Was the youngest American to ever race in a 125GP World Championship race. Raced in the Spanish CEV 125GP, finished fifth in points and earned a podium (first American to podium in CEV).  2007 – Was in the MotoGP Academy.  2006 – Won the USGPRU 125GP Championship.

#16 Alex Dumas

Two-time MotoAmerica Champion Alex Dumas has been one of the brightest young stars in MotoAmerica since he debuted here in 2017. In just his second full season of racing in America, the young French Canadian won the MotoAmerica Liqui Moly Junior Cup Championship. He followed that up by moving to the Twins Cup class in 2019 and winning that in outstanding fashion. Last year Alex experienced his first bump in the road when he broke an arm and had to miss a major portion of the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Series. Despite missing four rounds, he still managed to finish sixth in the series.

Little Known Fact: Alex is also a standout rider in ice racing and dirt track. His family moved to Mexico so Alex could race KTM RC Cup at 13. After finishing in the top three in Mexico, he was invited to race in the KTM RC Cup World Finals.

MotoAmerica Stats
Wins: 19 (5 in Twins Cup, 10 in Junior Cup, 4 in KTM RC Cup)
Podiums: 30 (3 in Stock 1000, 8 in Twins Cup, 12 in Junior Cup, 7 in KTM RC Cup)

Career Highlights:
2020 – Finished sixth in Moto America Stock 1000. Earned three podium finishes, best result was second (twice). Broke his arm in a crash at The Ridge and missed several rounds. Also raced select rounds in MotoAmerica Superbike. Finished ranked 20th. Best result was eight at round 15 in Indianapolis. Finished sixth in the Superbike Cup standings for Stock 1000 riders racing in the Superbike class. Raced for M4 ECSTAR Suzuki on a Suzuki GSX-R1000. 2019 – Won the MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship. Raced a Roadracing World Young Guns Suzuki SV650 down the stretch, stacking up eight-straight podiums to close out the season, including five race wins. For the second consecutive season, he earned a championship with more than a full race’s advantage in hand, securing the title by a 26-point margin. 2018 – Won the MotoAmerica Liqui Moly Junior Cup Championship. Dominated the series with 12 podiums in the 17-race series, including 10 wins. Raced a KTM Orange Brigade/JP43 Training KTM RC 390. 2017 – Debuted in MotoAmerica. Finished third in MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup. Scored seven podium finishes, including four victories. Raced for JP43 Junior Team. Raced KTM RC Cup World Final. 2016 – Finished second in the Mexican KTM RC Cup. Raced KTM RC Cup World Finals.

#36 Jayson Uribe

After back-to-back powerhouse seasons in the support ranks, Jayson Uribe officially makes the full-time leap to the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship for 2026. Remaining with the OrangeCat BMW squad, Uribe will pilot the formidable BMW M 1000 RR against the best road racers in the nation, marking a natural progression for one of the paddock’s most technically proficient riders.
Uribe enters the premier class riding a massive wave of momentum from 2025. He concluded his Stock 1000 tenure with a stellar 3rd-place championship finish, illuminated by eight podiums and a brilliant victory at Road Atlanta. Perhaps more telling of his Superbike potential was his “cameo” appearance at the New Jersey season finale; jumping onto the Superbike grid, Uribe stunned with three consecutive top-10 finishes, capped off by a career-best 5th place in the final race of the year.
With a background that includes extensive European racing and a runner-up championship rank in the 2024 Stock 1000 class, the California native possesses the international race craft required for the Superbike level. His seamless chemistry with the OrangeCat crew and his proven speed on the BMW platform make him a dark horse candidate for consistent podium contention in 2026.
Little Known Fact: At age four Jayson started riding a Honda 50 dirt bike, by seven he was racing Supermoto and by age nine he was road racing.  His entire family rides motorcycles, it’s a passion which runs deep. When not racing Jayson works full time as an electrician for his dad’s company and he also serves as a volunteer fire fighter and has spent time of the front lines in California wildfires. 
MotoAmerica Stats
Wins: 3 (Stock 1000)
Podiums: 16 (15 in Stock 1000, 1 in Supersport)
Career Highlights:
2025 – Finished third aboard his OrangeCat BMW M 1000 RR in the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship with eight podium finishes on the season, including a victory at Road Atlanta. Raced the final weekend of MotoAmerica Superbike in New Jersey and recorded a trio of top-10 finishes, with a best of 5th in the final race of the season. Those finishes put him 17th in the final Superbike standings. 2024 – MotoAmerica Stock 1000 runner-up with two wins (his first victory in MotoAmerica competition coming at Brainerd) and 7 podium finishes in all aboard the OrangeCat Racing BMW. 2021 – Ranked 17th in MotoAmerica Superbike racing a Suzuki for FLY Racing/ADR Motorsports. Scored four top-10 finishes. Best result was 8th at VIR. 2020 – Raced a just two weekends of MotoAmerica Superbike events (The Ridge and Laguna Seca) on his own Rock and Sons Racing Honda CBR1000RR. Scored three top-10 finishes, including eight in both rounds at The Ridge. On that limited schedule he finished ranked 21st in MotoAmerica Superbike. 2019 – Entered just two events (Utah and Laguna Seca) in MotoAmerica Superbike. Earned three top-10 finishes, with a season best of eighth (twice). Rode his own Uribe Racing Honda Superbike. 2018 – Raced West Coast rounds of MotoAmerica Superbike with the factory-backed Genuine Broaster Chicken Honda squad. Finished the year ranked 18th. Scored three top-10 finishes, with a ninth at round 12 in Utah his top result. 2017 – Split time racing here in America in MotoAmerica Supersport and in the European CEV Moto2 Championship (where he finished 11th). Ranked 17th in MotoAmerica Supersport having raced in just two event weekends. In MotoAmerica rode for Rickdiculous Racing Yamaha. Scored a podium in race two at Utah. 2016 – Raced European CEV Moto2 Championship and finished 11th. 2015 – Raced a single round (New Jersey) of MotoAmerica Superstock 600 on a Meen Motorsports Yamaha, best finish was fourth in race 1. Ranked 19th in Superstock 600. Became the first American to win a race in any class within the French Superbike Championship when he took victory in a French Superstock 600cc Championship race at the Ledeon circuit. 2014 – Finished third in the British (BSB) Moto3 Championship. Scored six podiums in all with a best result of second (twice). 2013: Finished 11th in British (BSB) 125cc National Championship. Best result was seventh.

#40 Sean Dylan Kelly

For the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike season, Sean Dylan Kelly embarks on a high-stakes new chapter as he spearheads OrangeCat Racing’s ambitious move into the premier class. The Florida native will be back aboard a BMW M 1000 RR, the machine that saw him capture his first career Superbike victory, as he looks to reclaim his spot at the very front of the grid.
“SDK” enters 2026 following a 2025 campaign that further battle-hardened the young champion. Racing for Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki, Kelly showcased his trademark tenacity by finishing fifth overall in the Superbike standings. His season was anchored by 13 top-five finishes and three podium appearances, proving that regardless of the machinery, he remains a consistent threat for trophies.
A former MotoAmerica Supersport Champion (2021) with two seasons of Moto2 World Championship experience under his belt, Kelly’s technical feedback and aggressive racecraft make him the ideal pilot for OrangeCat’s Superbike debut. Having already proven he can win on a BMW—highlighted by his breakout 2024 win at COTA—Kelly’s reunion with the German marque signals a dangerous combination for the rest of the field. Now a seasoned veteran of the premier class at just 23 years old, Kelly is poised to lead OrangeCat Racing to the podium in their inaugural Superbike assault.
Little Known Fact: As a kid Sean wanted to become a go-kart racer, but the day they went to try it out, the track would not let him drive because he was too young. There was a motorcycle shop next door, so his dad got him on a bike instead and his career path was set. He began mini-bike racing when he was six.
MotoAmerica Stats
Wins: 20 (1 in Superbike, 19 in Supersport)
Podiums: 50 (10 in Superbike, 40 in Supersport)
 Career Highlights:
2025 – Finished fifth on the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki in MotoAmerica Superbike on the strength of three podium finishes. Earned a total of 13 top-five results. Marked Kelly’s second year in MotoAmerica Superbike. 2024 – Debut in MotoAmerica Superbike, finishing his rookie season fourth overall in the championship standings. His debut year was highlighted by seven podium finishes, including his first career Superbike victory at Circuit of the Americas (COTA). Raced for EasyHealthPlans.com/TopPro Racing Team and raced a BMW M 1000 RR. 2023 – Second season with American Racing in Moto2. Switched to Forward Racing mid-season. Best result was a 15th at the Indian round. Finished ranked 29th.  2022 – Raced his first full season of the Moto2 World Championships riding for the American Racing team on a Kalex. Scored points in two rounds and best result was 11th. Finished ranked 29th.  2021 – Won the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship on the strength of 12 wins in the 18-race series. In total scored podiums (17) in all but one round completely dominating the series. Raced for M4 ECSTAR Suzuki on a Suzuki GSX-R600.  2020 – Kelly finished runner up in MotoAmerica Supersport, where he scored five race victories and a total of 16 podium finishes in the 18-race series. Raced for M4 ECSTAR Suzuki on a Suzuki GSX-R600. 2019 – Kelly made an impressive MotoAmerica debut with the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki squad earning a Supersport podium in his first race at Road Atlanta. Finished the year ranked fourth in Supersport, highlighted by a clean sweep of both rounds at PittRace, marking his first and second MotoAmerica wins. In all he earned seven podium finishes. Ended the year with a bonus being invited to make his Moto2 World Championship debut with the American Racing Team at Valencia, filling in for Spaniard Iker Lecuona, who raced in the MotoGP that weekend. After qualifying 27th, Kelly crashed early in the race, but it was a great experience for him. Early in the season Kelly, then 16, became the youngest rider to earn pole position for the Daytona 200 and then finished a close second in the red-flag-interrupted race. 2018 – Won the ASRA Team Challenge race during Race of Champions at Daytona, placed 10th in Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Championship (best race finish was 6th at Assen). 2017 – Finished 17th in Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Championship (best race finish was 7th – twice). 2016 – Placed 22nd in Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup (best race finish was 13th). 2015 – Finished runner up in KTM RC Cup World Final (1 win, 2 podiums), won the Mexican KTM RC Cup Championship.

#45 Cameron Petersen

Cameron Petersen, a dynamic and resilient racer, is set to embark on a new chapter in his career for the 2025 season as he joins the Celtic/Economy Lube & Tire by Warhorse HSBK Ducati team to compete in the MotoAmerica Supersport class aboard the Ducati Panigale V2 and pilot an Indian Motorcycle factory-supported SDI Racing Indian Challenger for the 2025 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers race season. This move marks a shift in focus for Petersen, who showcased his prowess in the premier Superbike class in 2024 with three victories, including a thrilling win at Road America where he edged out his competition by just 0.004 seconds in challenging wet conditions. Despite battling injuries that hindered his championship aspirations, Petersen demonstrated remarkable resilience, finishing the season sixth overall with 110 points. Now fully recovered, he aims to build a competitive pace and achieve consistency in Supersport, with the goal of securing another championship for Ducati in MotoAmerica.

Petersen’s career has been defined by his adaptability and success across multiple classes. In 2022, he enjoyed a standout season in the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, finishing third overall aboard the Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha. That year, he earned 10 podium finishes, including victories at Road America and Barber Motorsports Park. His success in 2020 was equally impressive, as he claimed the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship with Altus Motorsports Suzuki, winning a class-leading eight races and overcoming adversity to secure the title. This achievement earned him a promotion to the Superbike class, where he immediately made an impact, winning a race in the season finale at Barber Motorsports Park and securing five podium finishes.

Born in Spain and hailing from a family of Zimbabwean motorcycle racers, Petersen’s passion for racing runs deep. His father, Robbie, and uncle, Dave, both had Grand Prix experience, and Petersen himself won the South African Supersport National Championship in 2013 before making his mark in the U.S. racing scene. His journey from Stock 1000 champion to Superbike contender and now Supersport and Baggers competitor underscores his versatility and determination.

Little Known Fact: Growing up in the warm-weather environs of Zimbabwe and South Africa, Petersen had no clue how brutal American winters can be. When he first signed to race in America and he landed at the airport, it was during a record cold snap and it was -17 degrees. Petersen was wearing shorts and a tank top when he walked off the plane.

MotoAmerica Stats
Wins: 15 (6 in Superbike, 8 in Stock 1000, 1 in Supersport)
Podiums: 39 (24 in Superbike, 11 in Stock 1000, 4 in Supersport)

Career Highlights:

2024 –Earned eight podium finishes, including three victories with the Attack Performance Yamaha Squad concluding the MotoAmerica Superbike season in sixth place overall. 2023 – Raced the first half of the MotoAmerica Superbike season with Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing, before pulling out for the remainder of the year to receive surgery on an injured wrist. Scored points in seven rounds with a best result of second at Barber Motorsports Park. Finished 13th in the final standings in spite of missing half the season.  2022 – Raced for Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing in MotoAmerica Superbike and finished third in the championship. Scored 10 podium finishes including earning victories at Road America and Barber Motorsports Park. He was just one of four riders to win a MotoAmerica Superbike race in 2022. 2021 – Finished third in the 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship on an M4 ECSTAR Suzuki with his first-career Superbike victory and five total podiums. 2020 – Scored the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship, clinching the title at the Indianapolis round. He won a series-leading eight races in 12 rounds on the Altus Motorsports Suzuki. He was on the podium in 11 of those rounds. Won the pole at all but one round of the Stock 1000 series. It marked his first MotoAmerica Championship after six years of competing in the series.  Petersen also raced several rounds of MotoAmerica Superbike and finished eighth in that series with a best finish of fifth, which he accomplished twice. That was good enough to earn him the Superbike Cup, awarded to the top stock machine in the Superbike class. 2019 – Raced for Omega Moto Yamaha in MotoAmerica Superbike. His best result was a sixth, which he did four times. Finished ranked ninth. 2018 – Raced MotoAmerica Superbike for Genuine Broaster Chicken Honda. Best finish was fifth in the first leg at New Jersey. Finished ranked 12th. 2017 – Raced for Fly Racing/Motul/ADR Motorsport Kawasaki and finished fifth in Superstock 1000 and 11th in the Superbike class at the Austin round before making the difficult decision to exit the series due to putting too much financial strain on his family. 2016 – Raced for M4 Sportbike TrackGear.com Suzuki in MotoAmerica Supersport. Won on a wet track in the April New Jersey event. Scored a total of three podiums en route to finishing fourth in the series. 2015 – Made his MotoAmerica debut racing Supersport for the RoadRace Factory Yamaha squad. Scored five top-five finishes, with a best result of second in leg one at New Jersey. 2013 – Won the South African Supersport National Championship.

#46 Ashton Yates

Heading into the 2026 season, Ashton Yates has firmly established himself as a premier force in American road racing. The Georgia native and third-generation racer—son of AMA legend Aaron Yates—is coming off a gritty 2025 campaign where he showcased remarkable consistency across two of MotoAmerica’s most demanding classes.
Aboard the Jones Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, Yates proved his mettle in the premier Superbike category, securing 9th place overall in the championship standings, tying his best ranking in the series. His season was defined by relentless reliability, racking up 13 top-10 finishes and matching his season-best result of 7th place on four separate occasions. In the Stock 1000 ranks, Yates remained a perennial podium threat, finishing the year 4th in the standings and highlighted by a brilliant 2nd-place finish at Road America.
For 2026, Yates returns to the Jones Honda stable with a singular focus on the Superbike class. Now entering his 12th season of MotoAmerica competition, he looks to leverage his extensive development of the Fireblade platform to break into the top five. With a legacy of versatility and a proven ability to fight at the front, Yates remains one of the most respected and determined riders on the grid.
Little Known Fact: Ashton Yates has finished on the podium in four classes of MotoAmerica racing: KTM RC 390 Cup, Junior Cup, Stock 1000, and Superbike Cup. He also became the first rider to stand on the podium in two different classes on the same day when he did so in Supersport and Junior Cup at Road Atlanta in 2018. Ashton’s Instagram videos of him doing some wild things on Supermoto machines are not to be missed.
MotoAmerica Stats
Wins: 7 (6 in KTM RC Cup/Junior Cup, 1 in Stock 1000)
Podiums: 35 (17 in KTM RC Cup/Junior Cup, 1 in Supersport, 17 in Stock 1000)
Career Highlights: 
2025 – Scored 13 top-10 Superbike finishes on the Jones Honda with a best finish of 7th (four times). Finished ranked 9th in MotoAmerica Superbike standings. Finished fourth in Stock 1000. Earned six Stock 1000 finishes. Top Stock 1000 result was 2nd at Road America race two.  2024 – Won the MotoAmerica Superbike Cup for riders racing Stock 1000 machines in Superbike. Finished 3rd in MotoAmerica Stock 1000 racing for Jones Honda. Won a Stock 1000 race at Laguna Seca and scored five additional podiums. Finished 10th in MotoAmerica Superbike. Best finish in the class was 6th at Ridge. Was the top Superbike Cup finisher in 10 Superbike rounds earning him the title. 2023 – Raced MotoAmerica Superbike with Aftercare Scheibe Racing on a BMW S 1000 RR. Finished 9th in the Superbike standings with a total of 12 top-10 finishes. Best result was fifth at COTA. 2022 – Finished 10th in MotoAmerica Superbike. Scored 12 top-10 finishes with a best result of sixth (three times). Raced a Scheibe Racing BMW S 1000 RR. Ran a Jones Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP in MotoAmerica Stock 1000 at Road Atlanta and finished ninth. Ranked 25th in Stock 1000 based on that single event. 2021 – Finished fifth in Stock 1000 and scored four podiums. His best result was second (three times). Ashton showed amazing progress and rain-riding prowess in MotoAmerica Superbike racing in select rounds. At the end of the season, he scored two fourths and a sixth in the season finale tripleheader round at Barber Motorsports Park. Raced for Jones Honda aboard a Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. 2020 – Finished seventh-ranked in the Stock 1000 class scoring 10 top-10 finishes and a season-best of fifth at New Jersey. Ranked seventh in the Superbike Cup for riders racing Stock 1000 machine in the Superbike class. Scored points-paying finishes in five MotoAmerica Superbike rounds with his best finish being an 11th at Barber. Ranked 24th in Superbike. 2019 – Despite not starting the Stock 1000 series until the seventh round, finished seventh in the championship with a second-place finish at Pitt Race. Started the season in the Supersport Championship and ended up 17th despite switching to the Stock 1000 class. Scored three top-10 finishes in Supersport with a best of ninth (twice). 2018 – Finished fourth in Junior Cup with three victories and seven podiums in all. Did double duty and also raced in the Supersport class where he finished 14th in the championship, scoring a podium (third) at Road Atlanta. 2017 – Finished 11th in the Superstock 600 Championship with five top-10 finishes. Best result was seventh. 2016 – Finished third in the KTM RC Cup Championship with 10 podium finishes and three victories. 2015 – Made his MotoAmerica debut and ended the season ranked 19th in the KTM RC Cup Championship. Best finish was sixth.

#50 Bobby Fong

Entering the 2026 season, Bobby Fong returns to Attack Performance Yamaha Racing with a singular mission: finishing the job. The California native is coming off a 2025 campaign that was arguably the most dominant of his career, further cementing his status as one of the fastest and most resilient riders in the MotoAmerica paddock.
Aboard the factory-spec Attack Performance Yamaha YZF-R1, Fong was a force of nature in 2025. He tallied a staggering 14 podiums, including six Superbike victories, and held the championship lead heading into the season finale. Despite a heartbreaking double DNF in the final two races that relegated him to third in the final standings, Fong proved he has the pace to beat anyone on the grid.
The 2019 Supersport Champion now enters his second year with the Attack Performance squad, looking to build on the chemistry that produced his career-best win total. Known for his aggressive charging style and legendary adaptability—having won in everything from Supersport to King of the Baggers—Fong is no longer just a podium threat; he is a title favorite. For 2026, the goal is clear: trade the consistency of third place for the number one plate.
Little Known Fact:  Bobby Fong began racing as a kid at the famous Lodi Cycle Bowl, which produced other racing greats like Randy Mamola, Kenny Roberts, Jr., Fred Merkel, Chris Carr, Doug Chandler and Jimmy Filice just to name a few. He is a third generation motorcyclist. His grandfather worked at a Harley-Davidson shop. Bobby’s dad gave him his first riding lessons on a golf course. When not racing Bobby works as a personal trainer.
MotoAmerica Stats
Wins: 30 (3 in King of Baggers, 10 in Superstock 1000, 6 in Supersport, 11 in Superbike)
Podiums: 86 (15 in King of Baggers, 6 in Daytona SportBike, 21 in Superstock 1000, 18 in Supersport, 26 in Superbike)
Career Highlights:
2025 – Tallied 14 podiums, including six MotoAmerica Superbike wins racing the Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha. Led the championship going into the final weekend before experiencing a disastrous double DNF in the final two races. Finished 3rd in the final standings matching his best series finish. 2024 – Finished the MotoAmerica Superbike season third overall with two wins and a total of eight podiums aboard the Aussie Dave Racing/Wrench Motorcycles YZF-R1. Raced King Of The Baggers with SDI/Roland Sands Racing/Indian Motorcycle and earned eight top-10 finishes with a best of fourth place (twice). Finished ranked 11th in King of Baggers. 2023 – Raced a Wrench Motorcycles Yamaha YZF-R1 in MotoAmerica Superbike during the second half of the year and scored a podium at Circuit of the Americas. In spite of only racing half the season he finished 12th, just three points out of the top-10 in the final standings. His main focus was racing King of the Baggers for Sac Mile/SDI Racing/Roland Sands/Indian on an Indian Challenger. He finished fourth in the Baggers Series with five podiums, including wins at Road America and Brainerd.  2022 – Raced a Roland Sands Design Indian Challenger in King of Baggers. Won the Brainerd round of the series and scored a third in Daytona Race Two. Finished fifth in Bagger Series. 2021 – Bobby Fong finished fifth in the 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship on his M4 ECSTAR Suzuki with three podiums. 2020 – Finished third in the 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship with three wins and eight podium finishes. 2019 – Won the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship with six wins and 14 podiums in 17 races. 2018 – Ended the season ranked 11th in the Superbike Championship riding a Genuine Broaster Chicken-backed Honda. 2017 – Finished third in the Superstock 1000 Championship with six victories. 2016 – Finished second in the Superstock 1000 Championship with four wins and nine podium finishes. 2015 – Ended the season ranked sixth in the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship on a Latus Triumph with four podium finishes. 2014 – Ended up 12th in the AMA Daytona SportBike Championship. 2013 – Competed on a Triumph and finished ninth in the Ama Daytona SportBike Series. 2012 – Ended up eighth in the Daytona Sportbike Series on a Meen Motorsports Yamaha. Also competed in select rounds of the Harley-Davidson Series. 2010 – Won his first-career AMA Daytona SportBike race at VIR and ended the season eighth in the championship. 2009 – Finished 14th in the AMA Daytona SportBike Championship after racing select rounds. 2008 – Raced in both AMA Supersport and Formula Xtreme on Safety First Suzukis. 2007 – Contested both AMA Supersport and Formula Xtreme. 2006 – Made his AMA Pro debut at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and won two AFM Championships. 2005 – Won the AFM 250 Supermoto USA Championship.

#54 Richie Escalante

Richie Escalante returns to the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki squad for the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike season, carrying the momentum of a resurgent 2025 campaign. As a trailblazing figure in the paddock, the Mexican star has solidified his reputation as one of the most resilient and technically gifted riders in the premier class.
The 2025 season saw Escalante re-establish himself at the front of the pack following an injury-heavy previous year. He piloted his Suzuki to a 6th-place finish in the championship standings, highlighted by three podium finishes. His consistency was on full display as he secured third-place trophies at diverse circuits, including Road America, VIRginia International Raceway, and New Jersey Motorsports Park.
Escalante’s journey to the top is historic; in 2020, he became the first Mexican rider to win an AMA National Road Racing Championship, dominating the Supersport class with 13 wins in 18 rounds. Since moving to Superbike in 2022, he has evolved from a class newcomer to a perennial podium threat. Known for his aggressive yet smooth riding style and unwavering determination, Escalante enters 2026 with a singular focus: bringing the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki to the top step of the box and contending for the Superbike crown.
Little Known Fact: “Richie” is a nickname. Escalante’s actual first name is Ricardo. Richie’s dad Pablo was a multi-time Latin American Road Racing Champion. Richie’s brother Pablo, Jr. was also a road racer.
MotoAmerica Stats
Wins: 20 (16 Supersport, 4 Superstock 600)
Podiums: 46 (5 in Superbike, 24 Supersport, 17 Superstock 600)
Career Highlights:
2025 – Finished 6th in MotoAmerica Superbike earning three podiums (all 3rds) on the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki. Superbike podiums came at Road America, VIRginia International Raceway, and New Jersey Motorsports Park. 2024 – Missed most of the season after suffering injuries in the opening round at Road Atlanta. Returned to MotoAmerica Superbike action in the final few rounds and turned in some strong results, including a podium (3rd) at COTA. Finished ranked 15th in MotoAmerica Superbike after his abbreviated season with Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki. 2023 – Finished fourth in MotoAmerica Superbike and earned his first ever Superbike podium when he finished second at Circuit of the Americas. Raced with Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki on a Suzuki GSX-R1000 Superbike.  2022 – Raced for Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki in MotoAmerica Superbike. Finished ninth in the Superbike Championship with five top-five finishes. Best result was fourth which he accomplished in both legs at Laguna Seca. 2021 – Finished second in the 2021 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship riding for HONOS Kawasaki. Won three races along the way to bring his career total to 16 in the class as he graduates to the Superbike ranks for 2022. 2020 – Won the 2020 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship riding for HONOS Kawasaki. Earned his first career MotoAmerica Supersport victory in the opening round at Road America and continued to win a series-leading 13 rounds in the 18-race series. Scored a total of 16 podium finishes. Clinched the title with two races remaining. 2019 – Finished fifth in the Supersport standings with six podium finishes, including a season high best of second at VIR and in the season finale at Barber Motorsports Park. Rode for 2 Wheel Legal – Hudson Motorcycles on a Yamaha R6. 2018 – Ranked 6th in Supersport, including a pair of podium finishes (thirds) at VIR and New Jersey. Raced for Quicksilver/Hudson Motorcycles on a Yamaha R6. 2017 – Sat out of racing due to lack of funding. 2016 – Finished runner-up in the MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Championship, winning three rounds of the series. Earned nine podium finishes in Superstock 600. Also finished 10th in the MotoAmerica Supersport standings by way of his Superstock 600 results. The two classes race simultaneously. His best Supersport result was fourth in race 1 at Road America. Raced for HB Racing/Meen Yamaha. 2015 – Finished second in the MotoAmerica Superstock 600 class. Won race two at VIR. Had eight Superstock 600 class podiums. Raced for Escalante Racing on a Yamaha R6. 2014 – Finished 11th in the AMA Pro Supersport class. His best finish was 6th (twice, Barber and New Jersey). Rode for Escalante Racing on a Yamaha R6. Also won the Mexican 600cc National Championship. 2013 – Raced in Mexico. 2012 – Raced in the FIM CEV Repsol Moto2 Championship in Spain and finished 16th, with a best result of eighth.

#66 Brandon Paasch

Brandon Paasch returns to the MotoAmerica Superbike grid in 2026, rejoining the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki squad with a renewed sense of purpose. The New Jersey native will pilot the GSX-R1000R, which features a stunning 40th-anniversary livery in classic Suzuki blue-and-white. After a 2025 season that saw him campaigning in Supersport and King of the Baggers, Paasch is back on a liter-bike, citing significant “life experience” and off-season training as the catalysts for his most focused title assault yet.
Paasch first commanded international attention by winning back-to-back Daytona 200 titles (2021–2022), including a legendary 2022 victory decided by a mere .007 seconds. His resume is remarkably diverse; he is a former MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Champion and British MotoStar Champion, with experience ranging from Moto3 in Spain to the high-speed corners of Oulton Park—his favorite circuit.
With 33 career MotoAmerica podiums across three classes, Paasch is no longer the “young gun” but a seasoned professional. “I am hungrier for success than I have ever been,” Paasch noted, confident that the refined Suzuki package will allow him to fight for the podium consistently in 2026.
Little Known Fact: Brandon calls Aleix Espargaro his racing hero. Says his favorite track is Oulton Park in England. Brandon’s Instagram has some incredible footage of him riding Supermoto with tremendous skill.
MotoAmerica Stats
Wins: 6 (KTM RC Cup)
Podiums: 33 (4 in Stock 1000, 16 in KTM RC Cup, 13 in Supersport)
Career Highlights:
2025 – Raced the later rounds of MotoAmerica Supersport for 3D Motorsports. Scored five top-10 finishes with a best of 5th in the season finale at New Jersey. Finished 15th in Supersport. Raced an SDI Racing Indian in King of the Baggers races at Road Atlanta and finished 8th in race 1. That single finish earned him 14th in the King of the Baggers standings. 2024 – Finished 9th in MotoAmerica Superbike racing for Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki. Scored 14 top-10 finishes with the best result of 5th (twice). 2023 – Joined Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki as a mid-season replacement for the retiring Toni Elias. Scored four top-five MotoAmerica Superbike results with a best finish of fourth at the Circuit of the Americas. Finished the season ranked 14th in Superbike. 2022 – Won his second successive Daytona 200 – this one by just .007 of a second – aboard a TOBC Racing Triumph. Finished fourth in MotoAmerica Stock 1000 riding a Suzuki GSX-R1000R for Altus Motorsports. Earned four podium finishes with a second at Brainerd his high mark. Also raced Superbike and finished 15th in that series with a pair of top-10 results. Best Superbike finish was ninth at Brainerd. Was runner up in Superbike Cup, for riders racing their Stock 1000 machines in Superbike. 2021 – Raced for Dynavolt Triumph in the British Supersport Championship. Won the Daytona 200. 2020 – Finished third in MotoAmerica Supersport racing for the HONOS Kawasaki squad. Scored 13 podium finishes. 2019 – British MotoStar (Moto3) Champion with 7 wins and 14 podiums in the 18-race series. Raced Moto3 at the British MotoGP round and finished 29th. Raced CEV Moto2 European Championship round at Valencia and finished 12th. 2018 – Ranked fifth in the British MotoStar National Championship. 2017 – Ranked 12th in MotoAmerica Supersport running a limited schedule with a best finish of fourth at Road Atlanta (race 2). Also raced in FIM/CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship at Aragon, becoming the first American to qualify in the series. Raced the Assen round of the British MotoStar (Moto3) Championship and earned 7th and 11th place finishes. Raced four rounds of the British Superstock 600 Championship with a best finish of 14th. 2016 – Motoamerica KTM RC Cup Champion with 6 wins and 14 podiums. Took third in the KTM RC Cup World Final. 2015 – Ranked 10th in the MotoAmerica KTM 390 Series after racing in select rounds. Earned two podiums with a runner-up in Utah his top result. Also raced Moriwaki Junior Cup in Europe and USGPRU Moto3 in America.

#69 Hayden Gillim

Hayden Gillim continues to redefine what it means to be a versatile competitor in the MotoAmerica paddock. Heading into the 2026 season, the speedy Kentuckian returns for another grueling year of double duty, once again splitting his focus between the premier Superbike Championship and the hard-hitting King of the Baggers (KOTB) Series.
The biggest storyline for Gillim this year is a high-profile manufacturer swap in the Bagger class. After a successful tenure with Harley-Davidson, Gillim is moving to Indian Motorcycle, a transition that has the entire industry watching. The move pairs one of the most adaptable riders in history with a platform he looks to return to the top of the standings, having previously secured the KOTB title in 2023.
Gillim’s 2025 campaign further cemented his status as a front-runner. In the Superbike class, he piloted the Real Steel Honda CBR1000RR-R SP to a consistent 8th place overall, amassing 16 top-10 finishes. The season reached a peak at the New Jersey finale, where he secured a hard-fought 3rd-place podium, his first-career Superbike podium. Simultaneously, he remained a force in KOTB, finishing 4th in the championship with four podiums and three race wins, including a dominant two-podium weekend at New Jersey.
From his roots in flat track to his 2014 AMA Pro SuperSport title and his historic dual-championship run in 2023, Gillim’s career is defined by an unmatched ability to jump between vastly different machines and win. Whether he’s leaning a Superbike at 180 mph or wrestling an Indian Bagger through the chicane, Gillim remains a relentless force and a perennial fan favorite.
Little Known Fact: Hayden is the cousin of the racing Hayden brothers. He won his first Amateur Dirt Track Grand Championship when he was just six. Gained a lot of recognition as star of Cycle World magazine’s “Man in a Van with a Plan” TV series documenting Hayden’s travels across the country racing in both road race and flat track events from 2016 to 2018.
MotoAmerica Stats
Wins: 46 (18 in Stock 1000, 2 in Red Bull Rookies Cup, 5 in SuperSport East, 12 in Supersport, 9 in King Of The Baggers)
Podiums: 107 (1 in Superbike, 22 in Stock 1000, 8 in Red Bull Rookies Cup, 16 in SuperSport East, 5 in Superstock 1000, 33 in Supersport, 22 in King Of The Baggers)
Career Highlights:
2025 – Finished 8th in MotoAmerica Superbike racing the Real Steel Honda CBR1000RR-R SP. Scored 16 top-10 finishes with the season highlight a podium (3rd) in the Superbike finale at New Jersey. Also race King of the Baggers with RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson. Finished 4th in the Baggers class on the strength of four podium finishes, including three wins. 2024 – Dominated the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship, winning seven races and eight podiums in all en route to the title. Raced a Real Steel Motorsports Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. Raced select MotoAmerica Superbike races aboard the Real Steel Motorsports Honda. Scored eight top-10 finishes with a best result of fourth at Mid-Ohio. Finished third in the Mission King Of The Baggers Championship with Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson. Scored five Bagger podium finishes, including earning three victories (Brainerd sweep and race two win at Laguna Seca). Won the Loudon Classic (non-MotoAmerica event) and the $55,000 first prize. Also earned a podium finish (third) in the Daytona 200 riding with Vesrah Racing Suzuki. 2023 – Scored the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship riding for Disrupt Racing on a Suzuki GSX-R1000. He scored seven Stock 1000 podiums, six of those being wins. Won the King Of The Baggers Championship riding a Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Road Glide. Scored three victories (Laguna Seca, Brainerd and New Jersey) in the class and tallied 11 podiums in the 14-race series. 2022 – Had an outstanding season racing for Disrupt Racing Suzuki in MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and Superbike. Finished runner up in MotoAmerica Stock 1000 scoring a total of seven podiums, including five wins. Did double duty and also scored eight in MotoAmerica Superbike with 13 top-10 finishes. Just missed the Superbike podium at Brainerd, finishing fourth, his top result in the class for the season. 2021 – Finished third in MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers. Scored a podium (third) at Road America. Raced for Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson. 2020 – Raced in the King Of The Baggers Invitational at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca where he finished runner-up on his Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson. 2019 – Finished third in MotoAmerica Supersport aboard a Rickdiculous Racing Yamaha YZF-R6. Scored five wins and a total of nine podiums. 2018 – Was runner-up in MotoAmerica Supersport and scored four wins. Earned a podium in all but two rounds of the 17-race series. Raced a Rickdiculous Racing Yamaha YZF-R6. 2017 – Finished fifth in MotoAmerica Bazzaz Superstock 1000. Scored three podium finishes. Best result was second in the season finale at Barber Motorsports Park. Raced a Cycle World/Suzuki-backed GSX-R1000. Won two rounds of the AFT Singles Championship (Springfield TT and Buffalo Chip TT). 2016 – Ranked fifth in the MotoAmerica Bazzaz Superstock 1000 on the strength of nine top-five finishes, including two podium results. Best finish was second in round six at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Raced with Cycle World Suzuki. Was ranked ninth in MotoAmerica Superbike, best result was fourth in round six at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Won the GNC2 class of the Peoria TT. 2015 – Raced a Veloce Racing MV Agusta in MotoAmerica Supersport. Earned 10 top-10 results, best was seventh (three times). 2014 – Won the AMA Pro Supersport Championship. Scored three victories and nine podiums en route to the title. 2013 – Finished second AMA Pro Supersport East. Scored six podiums, including two wins. 2012 – Won two races in AMA Pro Supersport East with six podiums in all and finished second in the series. 2011 – Finished second in the AMA Pro Supersport East division with four podiums, including a win in race two at Mid-Ohio. 2010 – Earned the prestigious AMA Sports Horizon Award at the AMA Road Race Grand Championships, contended WERA races to get acclimated to 600cc machines. 2009 – Chosen to compete in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup; turned in a season-best finish of tenth at the opening Jerez round. 2008 – Finished second in the Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup Championship, earning eight podiums and two victories at Mid-Ohio and VIRginia International Raceway.

#78 Benjamin Smith

Benjamin Smith ascends to the factory Flo4Law/Warhorse Ducati Racing team for the 2026 season, marking a career-defining promotion to one of MotoAmerica’s most prestigious seats. Smith’s rise is the result of a decade spent climbing every rung of the paddock ladder, defined by a clinical consistency and a reputation for extracting the absolute maximum from his machinery.
In 2025, Smith campaigned the premier Superbike class aboard the Flo4Law Yamaha, securing a career-best 12th overall in the championship. His season was highlighted by 11 top-10 finishes, including a determined fourth-place result at Road America. This performance built upon a stellar 2024 campaign where he finished fourth in Stock 1000 with five podiums while simultaneously knocking on the door of the Superbike top ten.
A native of Pennsylvania, Smith first announced himself to the racing world by winning the 2017 MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Championship, where he stood on the podium in 13 of 14 races. From Supersport podiums to becoming a regular fixture in the Superbike elite, Benjamin’s journey is a blueprint for developmental success. Now armed with factory Ducati V4 R power, Smith enters the new season as a formidable threat for the podium.
Little Known Fact: Benjamin’s racing heroes are Casey Stoner and Ben Spies. Played for his high school soccer team. Benjamin’s dad was a club road racer, and he got Benjamin started by racing minibikes on a go-kart track at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
MotoAmerica Stats
Wins: 5 (KTM RC Cup)
Podiums: 23 (6 in Stock 1000, 13 in KTM RC Cup, 4 in Supersport)
Career Highlights:
2025 – Finished 12th in MotoAmerica Superbike riding a FLO4LAW Racing Yamaha YZF-R. Earned 11 top-10 finishes with a best result of 4th at Road America. 2024 – Finished a strong 4th in MotoAmerica Stock 1000, earning five podiums on the season. Fell just two points shy of a top 10 championship finish in MotoAmerica Superbike, finished 11th. Scored nine top-10 finishes with a best result of 7th at Road America. Raced a FLO4LAW Racing Yamaha. 2023 – Moved up to the open-class bikes for the first time last year by racing MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and Superbike. He earned a podium (3rd) in Stock 1000 at Brainerd and ranked 10th in the series. In Superbike he scored points in nine rounds and was ranked 19th. His top result was 7th at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Raced his own Benjamin Smith Racing Yamaha.  2022 – Finished fourth in MotoAmerica Supersport and scored two podiums finishes (thirds). Raced a North East Cycle Outlet Racing Yamaha YZF-R6. 2021 – Broke through to the upper echelon of MotoAmerica Supersport racers when he scored two podium finishes (VIR and Road America) in the class. Ranked fifth. Raced a Yamaha R6 sponsored by North East Cycle Outlet Racing. 2020 – Finished ninth in MotoAmerica Supersport with three top-five results. Best finish was fourth in the season finale at Laguna Seca. Raced for North East Cycle Outlet Racing on a Yamaha R6. 2019 – Raced MotoAmerica Supersport with Team Norris Racing on a Yamaha R6. Finished 16th in the series. Earned two top-10 finishes. Best result was seventh at round 12 at PittRace. 2018 – First season in MotoAmerica Supersport. Raced with Team Norris Racing on a Suzuki GSX-R600. Ranked 18th in the series with a season best of 10th at round eight in Utah. 2017 – Won the MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Championship. Won five rounds of the series. Finished on the podium (13 times) in all but one race he finished. Raced in the KTM RC Cup World Final at Jerez, Spain and finished 14th in both legs. 2016 – Raced KTM RC Cup and finished eighth. Earned his first-career podium (third) in round 14 at his home track in New Jersey. 2015 – Debut in MotoAmerica in the KTM RC Cup season finale in New Jersey. Finished fourth in his debut and that earned him 20th in the final standings. Raced for his own Smith Racing team.

#88 Max Flinders

Max Flinders enters his 14th season of professional road racing in 2026, further cementing his reputation as one of MotoAmerica’s most resilient and versatile “ironmen.” Known for his grueling “double duty” campaigns, Flinders continues to be a standout performer across two of the series’ most demanding and distinct classes.
In 2025, Flinders showcased his trademark consistency in the Superbike Championship, finishing 15th overall aboard the Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha YZF-R1. Competing as a top-tier privateer against factory-level machinery, he secured five top-10 finishes, including a trio of impressive 9th-place results. His ability to extract maximum performance from an independent effort remains a hallmark of his career and a testament to his technical grit.
On the heavy-metal front, Flinders continued his evolution in the Mission King Of The Baggers class. Campaigning the M3 Harley-Davidson, he concluded the 2025 season 13th in the standings. His year was highlighted by four top-10 finishes, including a season-best 7th place at the high-speed Road America circuit.
Returning for 2026, Flinders remains with Thrashed Bike Racing for Superbike duties while spearheading the M3/Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson effort in KOTB. With over a decade of professional experience, Flinders remains a fan favorite defined by tenacity, versatility, and an unwavering commitment to the racing grind.
Little Known Fact: Born in Burton-On-Trent, England, he started racing in England on the grass track circuit and eventually found his way to the United States when his dad accepted a job offer with NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.
MotoAmerica Stats
Wins:
Podiums: 2 (King Of The Baggers)
Career Highlights:
2025 – Finished 15th in MotoAmerica Superbike on his Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha R1. Scored five top-10 finishes with a best of 9th (three times). Raced a Lyndall Brakes/M3 Harley-Davidson in King of the Baggers and finished 13th in the series. Earned four top-10 finishes in KOTB with a 7th at Road America his top result. 2024 – Finished 16th in MotoAmerica Superbike with four top-10 finishes. Raced a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha YZF-R1. Ninth in King Of The Baggers with 13 top-10 finishes. Scored a Baggers podium (3rd) at Road Atlanta. Raced a Mad Monkey Motorsports/Lyndall Brakes Indian Challenger. 2023 – Earned his first career top-10 ranking in MotoAmerica Superbike. Finished 10th in the Superbike series with nine top-10 finishes. Best Superbike result was ninth (three times). Raced a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha YZF-R1 in Superbike. Finished 11th in King of the Baggers and earned his first ever MotoAmerica podium in the Baggers finale at New Jersey. Raced for M3/Revolution Performance on an Indian Challenger in King of the Baggers.  2022 – Scored Superbike championship points in 10 rounds. Best result was 11th at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Finished the season ranked 17th in the series. Raced a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha R1. 2021 – Finished 21st in MotoAmerica Superbike. Scored championship points in 10 rounds. Best result was 13th (four times). Raced a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha. 2020 – Overcame injuries from a training crash on a motocross bike to finish ranked 13th in MotoAmerica Superbike scoring three top-10 finishes. Best result was ninth (twice – round two at Road America and round five at Road Atlanta.) Rode a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha. 2019 – Finished 12th in MotoAmerica Superbike with eight top-10 finishes. Top result was sixth in race one at Sonoma. Raced a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha. 2018 – Ranked 13th in MotoAmerica Superbike with four top-10 finishes. Best result was ninth (twice – rounds 17 and 18 at New Jersey.) Raced a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha. 2017 – Finished seventh in MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 with 16 top-10 results. Top result was fifth in race two at Road Atlanta. Also scored points in MotoAmerica Superbike where he finished 18th in the final standings. Best Superbike result was 11th in race one at Barber. Rode a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha. 2016 – Contested MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 on a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha. Finished eighth in the Superstock 1000 with 15 top-10 finishes in the 18-race series. Best finish was seventh at round 11 at Barber. Also scored points in four rounds of MotoAmerica Superbike and was ranked 27th in the championship. 2015 – Finished 12th in MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 with five top-10 results. Top result was seventh (three times). Rode a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha. 2014 – Raced AMA Pro Supersport and finished ranked 36th in the series. Best result was 11th in round nine at New Jersey. Raced a Friendly Powersport Yamaha R6. 2013 – Finished 24th in AMA Pro Supersport East. Top result was 13th at series round eight at Mid-Ohio. Raced a Friendly Powersports Yamaha R6.

#94 Danilo Lewis

Brazilian standout Danilo Lewis enters his seventh MotoAmerica season in 2026, embarking on an exciting new chapter with Team Brazil aboard the Honda CBR1000RR-R-SP.
Coming off a productive 2025 campaign, Lewis finished 11th overall in the premier Superbike class. His consistency was a trademark of his season, as he secured 10 top-10 finishes and a season-best eighth-place result at the iconic Laguna Seca. A former 2022 Superbike Cup Champion, Lewis has long been a fixture of the paddock, known for his adaptability and impressive history on production-based machinery, including a Stock 1000 podium at Laguna Seca in 2020 and a career-best fourth-place Superbike finish at The Ridge in 2024.
For 2026, Lewis transitions to the Honda platform with veteran experience and proven technical skill. Backed by Team Brazil, his sights are firmly set on regular top-five contention and securing his first career MotoAmerica Superbike podium.
Little Known Fact: Danilo was a two-time national champion in Brazilian Superbike.
MotoAmerica Stats
Wins:
Podiums: 1 (Stock 1000)
Career Highlights:
2025 – Finished 11th in MotoAmerica Superbike riding for Aftercare Scheibe Racing on a BMW. Earned 10 top-10 Superbike finishes. Best result was 8th at Laguna Seca. 2024 – Finished 13th in MotoAmerica Superbike racing for Team Brazil on a BMW M 1000 RR. Scored six top-10 Superbike finishes with a best result of fourth at The Ridge. Finished 7th in MotoAmerica Stock 1000. Earned eight top-five results with a best of fourth at New Jersey Motorsport Park. Was the runner up in the MotoAmerica Superbike Cup, for riders racing Stock 1000 machines in Superbike. He was the top scoring Superbike Cup rider in six rounds. 2023 – Raced a Team Brazil BMW in MotoAmerica Superbike. Finished the series ranked 17th. Scored two top-10 finishes with a best result of 7th at New Jersey Motorsports Park.  2022 – Finished 10th in MotoAmerica Stock 1000 on the strength of seven top-10 finishes. Best result was fourth at Brainerd. Raced a Tecfil Racing BMW S 1000 RR. Also raced Superbike and won the Superbike Cup Championship for rider who race their Stock 1000 in the Superbike class. Scored points in 12 Superbike races. Best Superbike finish was ninth at Road America. 2021 – Earned five top-five Stock 1000 results en route to finishing eighth in the championship. Best finishes were fourth at Ridge and New Jersey. Ranked 16th in MotoAmerica Superbike. Scored a pair of top-10 Superbike finishes, including a season best of eighth at Road Atlanta. Was the fifth-ranked rider in Superbike Cup, recognizing riders who race Stock 1000 machines in Superbike. Raced a Team Procomps BMW S 1000 RR. 2020 – Raced the Procomps Racing Team BMW S 1000 RR in MotoAmerica Stock 1000. Ranked eighth on the strength of nine top-10 finishes. He also finished fourth in the MotoAmerica Superbike Cup standings. Earned a Stock 1000 podium finish (third) in the series finale at Laguna Seca. Finished ranked 14th in MotoAmerica Superbike. Scored three top-10 finishes. Best result was ninth in round 15 of the series in Indianapolis.

#95 JD Beach

JD Beach enters the 2026 season as a formidable title contender, joining the powerhouse Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing team to contest the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship full-time. Widely regarded as the most versatile athlete in American motorcycling, Beach’s move to the factory-backed Yamaha squad marks a homecoming of sorts for the multi-time champion, reuniting him with the brand that powered many of his greatest triumphs.
Beach’s 2025 campaign was nothing short of historic. Competing for Real Steel Honda, he finished a narrow runner-up in the Stock 1000 Championship, missing the title by just two points despite claiming a class-leading five victories. Simultaneously, he decimated the Superbike Cup field, winning all but one round. His most staggering achievement came at Mid-Ohio, where he piloted a Stock 1000-spec machine to a third-place finish in the premier Superbike class—securing Honda’s first American Superbike podium in 16 years and finishing seventh in the overall standings.
A two-time MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, Beach is also a legendary figure in American Flat Track, where he sits just one “Mile” victory away from the prestigious AMA Grand Slam. Only four riders in history have achieved this feat. Whether sliding a flat tracker or dragging an elbow at 180 mph, the Kentucky-based “Jiggy Dog” remains a fan favorite known for his relentless work ethic and tactical brilliance. In 2026, back on factory Superbike machinery, Beach is poised to add more gold to his Hall of Fame-caliber resume.
Little Known Fact: In 2019, JD made history scoring his first Grand National win at the Arizona Super TT, which was also the first victory for a Yamaha Twin since 1981. Beach backed it up the following weekend at Virginia International Raceway aboard his Attack Performance Estenson Racing Yamaha YZF-R1. In race two, he took his first career Superbike win, once again making history as the first rider to top the podium during the same season in the premier class of both disciplines since Nicky Hayden in 2002. The last rider to accomplish that feat on back-to-back weekends was Kenny Roberts in 1975. Nickname is “Jiggy Dog.”
MotoAmerica Stats
Wins: 46 (2 in Superbike, 31 in Supersport, 8 in SuperSport East, 5 in Stock 1000)
Podiums: 101 (10 in Superbike, 59 in Supersport, 13 in Daytona SportBike, 12 in SuperSport East, 7 in Stock 1000)
Career Highlights:
2025 – Finished runner up in MotoAmerica Stock 1000 for Real Steel Honda, just two points behind champion Andrew Lee. Scored a class-leading five Stock 1000 victories and a total of 7 podiums. Also raced MotoAmerica Superbike and won the Superbike Cup, for riders racing Stock 1000 machines in the Superbike class. Completely dominated Superbike Cup winning all but a single round in the series. Finished 7th in the Superbike Championship. At Mid-Ohio he finished third in the Superbike class giving Honda its first Superbike podium in 16 years. 2024 – Finished 8th in MotoAmerica Superbike riding for Tytlers Cycle Racing on a BMW M 1000 RR. Earned podium finishes (3rds) at Road America and Mid-Ohio. Won two American Flat Tract (AFT) SuperTwins races for Estenson Racing to sub for Dallas Daniels while he recovered from a training incident. He couldn’t have possibly been more impressive, finishing second, first, and first in his three attempts. His win at the Black Hills Half-Mile put him just an AFT SuperTwins Mile victory away from achieving the AMA Grand Slam – winning in all four disciplines of flat track racing as well as a national road race (now MotoAmerica Superbike) win. Only four riders in AMA racing history (Dick Mann, Kenny Roberts, Bubba Shobert and Doug Chandler) have accomplished the Grand Slam. 2023 – Focused on American Flat Track competition where he earned two TT victories while notching up eight podiums en route to third in the final standings. Also filled in for injured Cameron Petersen aboard his Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing YZF-R1 Superbike. In three MotoAmerica rounds and seven races, JD notched four top-five finishes, three podiums, and he won the final Superbike race of the 2023 season at New Jersey Motorsports Park. 2022 – Was a leading contender in AFT and finished fourth in that championship taking home four wins and a total of eight podiums racing for Estenson Racing Yamaha. 2021 – In AFT JD earned four podium finishes for a top-five finish in the point standings. Raced one weekend of MotoAmerica Superbike as fill-in rider with the Fresh N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha Superbike team at Brainerd. Earned two sixth-place finishes. Ranked 21st in the MotoAmerica Superbike standings based on contesting two races. 2020 – Filled in for the Celtic Racing HSBK racing team in MotoAmerica Supersport at Laguna Seca and finished on the podium (3rd) in race two. Finished 14th in AFT SuperTwins. 2019 – Pulled double duty for the team in American Flat Track and MotoAmerica. The dirt track/road racer made history, scoring his first Grand National win at the Arizona Super TT, which was also the first victory for a Yamaha Twin since 1981. Beach backed it up the following weekend at Virginia International Raceway aboard his Attack Performance Estenson Racing Yamaha YZF-R1. In race two, he took his first career MotoAmerica Superbike win. In all scored four Superbike podiums that season. Finished fourth in the final Superbike standings. 2018 – Riding a Monster Energy Y.E.S. Graves Yamaha R6, JD dominated MotoAmerica Supersport, scoring 11 wins and only finishing off the podium once (14 podiums) to clinch his second title in the class. 2017 – Finished 2nd in MotoAmerica Supersport. Earned 17 podium finishes, including five wins. Raced for Monster Energy/Yamalube/YES/Graves. 2016 – MotoAmerica Supersport runner up racing for Y.E.S./Graves/Yamaha. Scored 14 podium finishes, including seven wins. Finished off the season with six-consecutive victories. 2015 – JD got his first career Supersport win at the season opener during the MotoGP weekend at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. From there, he went on to win seven more races, making 13 trips to the podium to secure his first championship in the premier 600cc class. Raced for Yamalube/Y.E.S./Graves/Yamaha. 2014 – Finished 5th in Daytona Sportbike with four podium finishes. Best result was 2nd (three times). Raced for Yamaha Extended Service/Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha. 2013 – Raced AMA Pro Daytona Sportbike and finished fourth in the final standings with 7 podiums. Best finish was 2nd at Mid-Ohio. Raced for RoadRace Factory/Red Bull Yamaha. 2012 – Ranked sixth in Daytona Sportbike, scoring 2 podiums. Raced for RoadRace Factory/Red Bull Yamaha. 2011 – Raced AMA Pro Superbike and finished 12th riding for Attack Performance Kawasaki. Earned six top-10 Superbike finishes with a best result of eighth (twice). Also ran the Daytona Sportbike, in the Daytona 200 where he finished fourth. 2010 – At the age of 18, he won the 2010 AMA Pro SuperSport East Championship, with 8 wins and 9 total podiums. Raced for Rockwall Performance Yamaha. That same year, he won four AFT Pro Singles races. 2009 – Finished 2nd in AMA Pro Supersport East. Earned three podium finishes. 2008 – Took top honors in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Championship, becoming the first American ever to win the title. Scored a victory in Germany.