Josh Herrin won Race Two of the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship Sunday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, securing a dominant victory on the Rahal Ducati Moto. Herrin set a new Supersport lap record and pulled away after taking the lead on lap nine, officials said, extending his championship lead heading into Round Two.
Herrin, 33, secured the win aboard the Rahal Ducati Moto Ducati Panigale V4 R, finishing 1.490 seconds ahead of second-place rider Binder, officials confirmed. The race, held Sunday, April 20, 2026, at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, marked the conclusion of the second round of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship. Herrin?s victory extended his championship lead heading into the upcoming rounds, according to race results and official timing data.
Herrin?s strategy capitalized on his early positioning, allowing him to set a new Supersport lap record of 1:27.554, according to official timing records.
During the 18-lap race, Herrin initially rode within a lead group of four competitors before making a decisive move to take the lead on lap nine, race officials said. Once in front, the California native pulled away from the pack, maintaining a clear track and building a consistent gap over his rivals. This lap record surpassed the Qualifying 2 lap record set by Hayden Gillim, who posted a 1:27.669, 0.115 seconds slower, sources confirmed.
The third-place finisher, Scott, crossed the line 6.6 seconds behind Herrin, race data show. Herrin?s performance completed a perfect weekend sweep, as he also won Race One on Saturday, reinforcing his dominance at Road Atlanta and solidifying his points lead in the championship standings, according to MotoAmerica officials. Herrin started from pole position in both races, repeating his Saturday performance, sources confirmed.
Josh Herrin, the 2022 Supersport champion and 2013 AMA Superbike Champion, competes for the Rahal Ducati Moto team with sponsorship from Desnuda Organic Tequila, officials noted. His experience and skill contributed to his ability to control the race pace after taking the lead, officials said. The event was part of a broader MotoAmerica weekend that featured multiple championships, including a win by Hayden Gillim in the Mission King Of The Baggers class, sources reported.
Following the Road Atlanta round, Herrin leads the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship, while Scott holds third place with 56 points, according to championship standings released by MotoAmerica. Specific point totals for Herrin and second-place Binder after Race Two were not detailed in the official release. The next rounds of the championship will continue to test riders as they vie for the season title.
Josh Herrin won Race Two of the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship Sunday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, securing a dominant victory on the Rahal Ducati Moto. Herrin set a new Supersport lap record and pulled away after taking the lead on lap nine, officials said, extending his championship lead heading into Round Two.
Herrin, 33, secured the win aboard the Rahal Ducati Moto Ducati Panigale V4 R, finishing 1.490 seconds ahead of second-place rider Binder, officials confirmed. The race, held Sunday, April 20, 2026, at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, marked the conclusion of the second round of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship. Herrin?s victory extended his championship lead heading into the upcoming rounds, according to race results and official timing data.
Herrin?s strategy capitalized on his early positioning, allowing him to set a new Supersport lap record of 1:27.554, according to official timing records.
During the 18-lap race, Herrin initially rode within a lead group of four competitors before making a decisive move to take the lead on lap nine, race officials said. Once in front, the California native pulled away from the pack, maintaining a clear track and building a consistent gap over his rivals. This lap record surpassed the Qualifying 2 lap record set by Hayden Gillim, who posted a 1:27.669, 0.115 seconds slower, sources confirmed.
The third-place finisher, Scott, crossed the line 6.6 seconds behind Herrin, race data show. Herrin?s performance completed a perfect weekend sweep, as he also won Race One on Saturday, reinforcing his dominance at Road Atlanta and solidifying his points lead in the championship standings, according to MotoAmerica officials. Herrin started from pole position in both races, repeating his Saturday performance, sources confirmed.
Josh Herrin, the 2022 Supersport champion and 2013 AMA Superbike Champion, competes for the Rahal Ducati Moto team with sponsorship from Desnuda Organic Tequila, officials noted. His experience and skill contributed to his ability to control the race pace after taking the lead, officials said. The event was part of a broader MotoAmerica weekend that featured multiple championships, including a win by Hayden Gillim in the Mission King Of The Baggers class, sources reported.
Following the Road Atlanta round, Herrin leads the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship, while Scott holds third place with 56 points, according to championship standings released by MotoAmerica. Specific point totals for Herrin and second-place Binder after Race Two were not detailed in the official release. The next rounds of the championship will continue to test riders as they vie for the season title.
Richie Escalante scored two top-10 finishes in his Superbike debut for M4 ECSTAR Suzuki at the MotoAmerica season opener Sunday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Georgia. According to official results, Escalante adapted to the Suzuki GSX-R1000R and the premier Superbike class after moving up from the Supersport and Stock 1000 categories.
According to official MotoAmerica results, he finished within the top ten in Race 1 and repeated the performance in Race 2, demonstrating his ability to compete in the premier class against established riders. Records show he rode the Suzuki GSX-R1000R, marking his first time competing on the machine after moving up from the Supersport and Stock 1000 categories.
Escalante secured top-10 finishes in both Superbike races at the Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta event, held Sunday as the opening round of the MotoAmerica season.
The M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team provided the competitive setup for Escalante?s debut in the Superbike division. Sources confirmed that the team, which has previously supported riders such as Sean Dylan Kelly in Supersport, facilitated Escalante?s transition from the HONOS Kawasaki ZX-6R he used in Supersport to the Suzuki GSX-R1000R. According to MotoAmerica officials, Escalante?s adaptation to the higher-displacement Superbike bike was evident throughout the weekend, as he posted competitive lap times during practice sessions and maintained strong pace in the races.
Escalante?s progression to Superbike follows a successful career in lower classes, with records indicating he achieved three wins and 16 podiums in Stock 1000 competition. In the 2023 season, he finished third in the Stock 1000 championship, securing eight podiums including a victory at Road Atlanta. His experience at the venue is extensive; he previously led the Supersport FP1 session at Road Atlanta riding the HONOS Kawasaki ZX-6R and has earned podium finishes at the track in prior years. According to MotoAmerica?s riders? profiles, Escalante is a resident of Mexico City and had a perfect Supersport season in 2020 with four wins, defending the title in 2021.
The Road Atlanta event, which took place in Georgia at Michelin Raceway, served as the official launch of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike season. The weekend featured multiple classes including Superbike, Supersport, and Stock 1000, with live coverage available through MotoAmerica Live+. Race reports indicate Escalante competed against top riders on machines from manufacturers such as Kawasaki and BMW, maintaining competitive positions despite the step up in class. Sources noted that while mechanical issues affected his prior performances, Escalante managed to avoid significant problems during his Superbike debut.
Escalante?s move to the Superbike class comes after a career that includes strong performances in Supersport and Stock 1000. His transition from HONOS Kawasaki in Supersport to M4 ECSTAR Suzuki in Superbike reflects a strategic step up in competition. According to MotoAmerica officials, the rider?s early results position him as a contender in the 2025 season. The team?s support and his prior experience at Road Atlanta contributed to his ability to quickly adapt to the demands of the premier class.
The MotoAmerica season will continue with upcoming rounds featuring the full Superbike field, where Escalante and other riders will compete for championship points. His debut weekend at Road Atlanta adds to his growing record of success on the national stage and marks his entry into the highest level of American road racing.
Richie Escalante scored two top-10 finishes in his Superbike debut for M4 ECSTAR Suzuki at the MotoAmerica season opener Sunday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Georgia. According to official results, Escalante adapted to the Suzuki GSX-R1000R and the premier Superbike class after moving up from the Supersport and Stock 1000 categories.
According to official MotoAmerica results, he finished within the top ten in Race 1 and repeated the performance in Race 2, demonstrating his ability to compete in the premier class against established riders. Records show he rode the Suzuki GSX-R1000R, marking his first time competing on the machine after moving up from the Supersport and Stock 1000 categories.
Escalante secured top-10 finishes in both Superbike races at the Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta event, held Sunday as the opening round of the MotoAmerica season.
The M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team provided the competitive setup for Escalante?s debut in the Superbike division. Sources confirmed that the team, which has previously supported riders such as Sean Dylan Kelly in Supersport, facilitated Escalante?s transition from the HONOS Kawasaki ZX-6R he used in Supersport to the Suzuki GSX-R1000R. According to MotoAmerica officials, Escalante?s adaptation to the higher-displacement Superbike bike was evident throughout the weekend, as he posted competitive lap times during practice sessions and maintained strong pace in the races.
Escalante?s progression to Superbike follows a successful career in lower classes, with records indicating he achieved three wins and 16 podiums in Stock 1000 competition. In the 2023 season, he finished third in the Stock 1000 championship, securing eight podiums including a victory at Road Atlanta. His experience at the venue is extensive; he previously led the Supersport FP1 session at Road Atlanta riding the HONOS Kawasaki ZX-6R and has earned podium finishes at the track in prior years. According to MotoAmerica?s riders? profiles, Escalante is a resident of Mexico City and had a perfect Supersport season in 2020 with four wins, defending the title in 2021.
The Road Atlanta event, which took place in Georgia at Michelin Raceway, served as the official launch of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike season. The weekend featured multiple classes including Superbike, Supersport, and Stock 1000, with live coverage available through MotoAmerica Live+. Race reports indicate Escalante competed against top riders on machines from manufacturers such as Kawasaki and BMW, maintaining competitive positions despite the step up in class. Sources noted that while mechanical issues affected his prior performances, Escalante managed to avoid significant problems during his Superbike debut.
Escalante?s move to the Superbike class comes after a career that includes strong performances in Supersport and Stock 1000. His transition from HONOS Kawasaki in Supersport to M4 ECSTAR Suzuki in Superbike reflects a strategic step up in competition. According to MotoAmerica officials, the rider?s early results position him as a contender in the 2025 season. The team?s support and his prior experience at Road Atlanta contributed to his ability to quickly adapt to the demands of the premier class.
The MotoAmerica season will continue with upcoming rounds featuring the full Superbike field, where Escalante and other riders will compete for championship points. His debut weekend at Road Atlanta adds to his growing record of success on the national stage and marks his entry into the highest level of American road racing.