The MotoAmerica Superbike Championship held its season opener April 14-16 at Road Atlanta, where Sean Dylan Kelly earned two podium finishes for OrangeCat Racing, officials said. The debut performances positioned Kelly and teammate Jayson Uribe second and eighth in the standings, setting the stage for the next round at Barber Motorsports Park in May.
His teammate, Jayson Uribe, finished fifth in race one and eleventh in race two, placing him eighth overall in the championship standings after the season opener. The team?s performance earned them two podiums during the opening weekend held from April 14-16 at Road Atlanta, according to MotoAmerica officials.
Kelly?s two podium finishes marked a strong debut for OrangeCat Racing, the first official BMW Motorrad Motorsport team competing in the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, officials said.
The MotoAmerica Superbike class features motorcycles with engine displacements ranging from over 750cc to 1000cc for 3- and 4-cylinder configurations, while allowing 2-cylinder engines between 850cc and 1200cc, records show. These bikes generate more than 210 horsepower and meet a minimum weight requirement of 370.5 pounds. They are capable of reaching speeds approaching 200 miles per hour, according to technical specifications provided by MotoAmerica.
The season?s second round is scheduled for May 15-17 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, where the championship will continue following the Road Atlanta opener, officials confirmed. The Barber event will host the Superbike competitors as they seek to build on their early season results.
In the Supersport class, Josh Herrin took victory in race two on Sunday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Darryn Binder finished second in that race, according to official race results. The Supersport division is one of six road racing classes sanctioned by MotoAmerica, which also oversees Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Junior Cup, and Mini Cup categories, according to organizational records.
Suzuki Motor USA and its Team Hammer also achieved podium finishes during the season opener at Road Atlanta. The Suzuki-backed riders contributed to the manufacturer?s visibility in the 2026 championship competition, sources confirmed. Team Hammer represents Suzuki?s official racing efforts in the MotoAmerica series.
MotoAmerica has been the sanctioning body for the AMA Superbike Series since 2015 and operates as the premier motorcycle road racing organization in North America, according to the organization?s history. The championship is sanctioned by both the American Motorcyclist Association and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme. Additional classes under MotoAmerica include King Of The Baggers and Super Hooligan, expanding the scope of the competition beyond the six primary road racing categories.
With the season underway, the championship standings reflect early momentum for riders like Kelly and Uribe and set the stage for the upcoming races at Barber Motorsports Park in mid-May.
The MotoAmerica Superbike Championship held its season opener April 14-16 at Road Atlanta, where Sean Dylan Kelly earned two podium finishes for OrangeCat Racing, officials said. The debut performances positioned Kelly and teammate Jayson Uribe second and eighth in the standings, setting the stage for the next round at Barber Motorsports Park in May.
His teammate, Jayson Uribe, finished fifth in race one and eleventh in race two, placing him eighth overall in the championship standings after the season opener. The team?s performance earned them two podiums during the opening weekend held from April 14-16 at Road Atlanta, according to MotoAmerica officials.
Kelly?s two podium finishes marked a strong debut for OrangeCat Racing, the first official BMW Motorrad Motorsport team competing in the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, officials said.
The MotoAmerica Superbike class features motorcycles with engine displacements ranging from over 750cc to 1000cc for 3- and 4-cylinder configurations, while allowing 2-cylinder engines between 850cc and 1200cc, records show. These bikes generate more than 210 horsepower and meet a minimum weight requirement of 370.5 pounds. They are capable of reaching speeds approaching 200 miles per hour, according to technical specifications provided by MotoAmerica.
The season?s second round is scheduled for May 15-17 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, where the championship will continue following the Road Atlanta opener, officials confirmed. The Barber event will host the Superbike competitors as they seek to build on their early season results.
In the Supersport class, Josh Herrin took victory in race two on Sunday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Darryn Binder finished second in that race, according to official race results. The Supersport division is one of six road racing classes sanctioned by MotoAmerica, which also oversees Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Junior Cup, and Mini Cup categories, according to organizational records.
Suzuki Motor USA and its Team Hammer also achieved podium finishes during the season opener at Road Atlanta. The Suzuki-backed riders contributed to the manufacturer?s visibility in the 2026 championship competition, sources confirmed. Team Hammer represents Suzuki?s official racing efforts in the MotoAmerica series.
MotoAmerica has been the sanctioning body for the AMA Superbike Series since 2015 and operates as the premier motorcycle road racing organization in North America, according to the organization?s history. The championship is sanctioned by both the American Motorcyclist Association and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme. Additional classes under MotoAmerica include King Of The Baggers and Super Hooligan, expanding the scope of the competition beyond the six primary road racing categories.
With the season underway, the championship standings reflect early momentum for riders like Kelly and Uribe and set the stage for the upcoming races at Barber Motorsports Park in mid-May.
