The following is from Yamaha…
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong and Jake Gagne finished third and fourth, respectively, in the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, with Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS) once again earning the MotoAmerica Superbike Manufacturers’ title. Although it was a strong year for the team that saw them earn a combined total of seven wins and 21 podium finishes aboard the R1, it was a bittersweet conclusion to the season. After both riders battled up front in a hard-fought finale showdown, Gagne finished sixth and seventh, with Fong having a pair of crashes in Sunday’s Superbike doubleheader at the New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey.
In Race 2, Gagne got another great start from the front row of the grid, slotting into second behind his teammate before getting shuffled to third on the second lap. It was another tight battle at the front with seven riders in the mix. Gagne fought inside the top five, but ultimately dropped back to seventh with five laps to go and would cross the line sixth. In the final race of the season, he was once again second and battled in the lead group early on, but as the race wore on, the Colorado rider lost some time and ultimately finished seventh. Gagne concluded the season fourth in the championship, earning a victory at the opening round at Barber Motorsports Park and a total of seven podium finishes.
On the heels of a hard-earned victory in Race 1, Fong got an even better start to Race 2 from pole position, grabbing the holeshot and leading the first two laps. It was another heavyweight title fight at the front, as he and his rivals exchanged the lead multiple times. In the final laps, it turned into a four-rider battle, with Fong in the runner-up position and unfortunately going down on the final lap in Turn 3C and crashing out of the race. Still within reach of the title heading into the final race of the season, Fong got another great start and led multiple laps. Unfortunately, on Lap 8, he tucked the front while in the lead and ultimately had to withdraw from the race with damage to the bike. It was a hard-fought battle for the crown, where Fong had a standout year with his new team, earning six wins to more than double his win record in the premier class, and scoring a total of 14 podiums to end the season third in the championship.
The team now shifts its focus to the world stage with Fong making his WorldSBK debut aboard the Attack Performance Strack Racing Progressive Yamaha R1 as a wild card entry at the penultimate round in Estoril, Portugal (October 10–12) and the season finale in Jerez, Spain (October 17–19).
Richard Stanboli – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager
“Today didn’t go the way we wanted, but overall, it was a good year. We were in the fight all the way to the last race. Now we’ll regroup and focus on the next challenge with the WorldSBK wild card rounds.”
Jake Gagne – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #32
“Not the way we wanted to finish off the year, as I struggled to keep pace in the second part of the races today. I want to give a massive thanks to the team for sticking by me this year and working harder than anyone!”
Bobby Fong – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #50
“Saturday was great, we had a good race and a good battle with my competitors. I felt really good on the bike. It was good coming into today with that little extra bit of a points gap, but I knew I had my work cut out for me. In Race 2, I gave it everything I had. One of my competitors didn’t get on the gas when he should’ve, and I ran into the back of him, which is my fault. I want to apologize to all my fans, the team, and everybody, because it looked like I was a sore loser, making hand gestures, but it was in the heat of the moment.
“In Race 3, I absolutely had to win the race and have a bit of luck. I got a good start and was leading the race, and then unfortunately tucked the front. It’s hard to put into words the disappointment of how things ended, but there were a lot of positives to take away from the season. We made a lot of steps forward, got a lot of race wins and podium finishes, and we were in the fight until the end.”
The following is from Yamaha…
For the second year running, Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz secured the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship a race early at the New Jersey Motorsports Park. It was a stellar conclusion to a successful debut season for the all-new Yamaha R9, as the South African earned victories in both Supersport races at the series finale in Millville, New Jersey.
Scholtz kicked off his title defense with a win at the opening race of the 2025 season at Barber Motorsports Park. It was a hard-fought title campaign that saw the reigning champ finishing the season strong at New Jersey Motorsports Park, amassing 11 victories and a total of 16 podium finishes over the course of the 18-race championship. In addition to his back-to-back titles in Supersport, Scholtz also won the MotoAmerica Supertock 1000 Championship aboard Yamaha machinery in 2017.
It was a successful season for Strack Racing as Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A.’s Official MotoAmerica Supersport team with the all-new R9. The team expanded to a two-rider effort in 2025, with rising talent Blake Davis delivering a strong performance to finish third in the championship standings, earning three wins and 10 podium finishes.
Peter Strack – Strack Racing Team Principal
“Back-to-back championships are never easy, but to achieve it while introducing a brand-new R9 makes this one unforgettable. From winning the opening race to closing the season as champions, it was a monumental effort by Mat and the entire team. Yamaha’s support has been tremendously helpful every step of the way, and I couldn’t be more proud of the dedication and long hours that made this possible.”
Mathew Scholtz – Strack Racing #1
“It was a great weekend for me and the Strack Racing team. Taking home back-to-back titles – closing the R6 era with a championship last year and then welcoming the new R9 with another one – I couldn’t be happier. Thank you to everyone involved. Yamaha’s been a great partner. The R9 was an absolute weapon. We broke records at almost every single track, and I can only see it getting stronger from here. I’m glad I got to debut it and take a championship.”
The following is from Harley-Davidson…
RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider Hayden Gillim rode a race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycle to his third win of the season on Saturday and a second-place finish on Sunday as the Mission King of the Baggers series completed the 2025 season with a double-header weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, N.J.
Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Kyle Wyman, who clinched the series title at Circuit of the Americas on September 14, rode a race-prepared Road Glide® in special gold livery on Sunday to celebrate his championship season and finished fifth in the final race. Wyman closed the 14-race season with a commanding 70-point lead in the King of the Baggers standings, with seven race wins and three additional podium finishes.
“It’s been an incredible year for me and for the Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet team,” said Wyman on Sunday. “We did the work during the off season with the goal of bringing the number 1 back to Milwaukee. It’s all about 2026 now.”
Gillim paced the King of the Baggers field in Saturday qualifying, seizing the pole position with a lap of 1:22.409 on the 2.250-mile, 12-turn New Jersey Motorsports Park. SDI Indian rider Cameron Petersen qualified second just 0.078 seconds behind Gillim. This set the stage for the nine-lap main event, with Gillim taking the lead off the start and Petersen never more than 0.30 seconds back in the opening laps, with RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider Rocco Landers, Factory Indian rider Troy Herfoss and Wyman in close pursuit. By the mid-point of the race, Gillim and Petersen had pulled away, opening a 1.867-second lead on Landers. Petersen stayed on Gillim’s rear tire in the closing laps but could never get in position to attempt a pass for the lead. Gillim crossed the finish line 0.229 seconds clear of Petersen. Landers finished third, followed by Wyman in fourth.
“Cam really made me work for this win,” said Gillim, who has won three of the last five King of the Baggers races. “The Vance & Hines team has been really working hard. To end the season with the speed we’ve shown the last two weekends has been really good.”
On Sunday, Gillim again used a strong start to jump into the lead and by the second lap opened a 1.544-second gap over Wyman, Petersen, and Herfoss. Petersen passed Wyman for second place on lap two and began to reel in Gillim. Petersen passed Gillim for the lead on lap six but could not extend his lead. Gillim passed Petersen in Turn 1 on the final lap, but Petersen regained his lead and did not give Gillim another shot at a pass. Petersen led Gillim across the finish line by 0.208 seconds. Herfoss finished third, 4.793 seconds behind Petersen, with Wyman fourth and Factory Indian rider Loris Baz fifth.
Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider James Rispoli finished in sixth place on Saturday and Sunday and placed sixth in season points, with two second-place finishes. Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Bradley Smith finished in 12th place on Saturday and eighth place on Sunday and placed ninth in season points with three podium results.
Wyman captured the 2025 Mission King of the Baggers championship with 264 points. Baz was second with 194 points, followed by Herfoss with 183 points, Gillim with 172 points, Factory Indian rider Tyler O’Hara with 128 points, Rispoli with 130 points, Landers with 118 points, Petersen with 117 points, and Smith with 111 points.
The Mission King of the Baggers series features race-prepared American V-Twin touring motorcycles competing in 14 races over seven doubleheader weekends held in conjunction with the MotoAmerica Superbike series. Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team Road Glide® motorcycles are powered by modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight® 131 Performance Crate Engines. The team bikes also feature upgraded suspension components, including Screamin’ Eagle/Öhlins Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks, plus competition exhaust, race tires and lightweight bodywork.
The Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team is sponsored by Rockford Fosgate®, Mission® Foods, Brembo®, Öhlins®, Akrapovič, SYN3® lubricants, and Screamin’ Eagle® Performance Parts and Accessories.
The following is from Suzuki…
Suzuki Motor USA scored four podiums this weekend – including one final race victory – to close out the 2025 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship season in suitably strong fashion at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly put the finishing touches on the ‘25 season with a last lap maneuver to seize second place in the MotoAmerica Superbike season finale. The stirring finish added to an already strong weekend that had seen him pilot the red-white-and-blue 40th anniversary GSX-R1000R to fourth- and fifth place results. In all, SDK claimed 13 top five finishes with three podiums in 20 races this season. He ended the year ranked fifth overall in the Superbike championship rankings.
Kelly said, “Oh man, this is exactly how I wanted to finish. I felt really strong all weekend, but we just couldn’t make the podium happen yesterday or earlier today. This last one was all or nothing, and I think it showed out on track; I gave it my all. I’m so excited to be finishing on the podium. It’s been a really challenging year, but we never gave up. Thank you so much to all my Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki guys. They really made this happen. I’m super pumped to finish this way.”
Earlier on Sunday, teammate Richie Escalante claimed his third Superbike podium of the season as well, running down the battle for the lead aboard his Suzuki GSX-R1000R and finishing in third just fractions off the win. The Mexican also earned eighth and sixth place finishes on a weekend in which he had to constantly fight to overcome his third row grid position. Escalante ended the year ranked sixth overall with eight top five finishes including the three podiums.
“Honestly, I had the pace all weekend,” Escalante said. “Unfortunately, we were starting ninth, and normally my starts aren’t great. Today was a little bit better. In the beginning I had to battle a little bit, but when I finally had some clean track, I was able to show my true pace. I’m super happy. My Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki was working amazing, and my team has been working so hard to finish the season strong. I’m so happy to finish on the podium and to do so in these colors to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the GSX-R.”
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott registered arguably his best ride of the season in its final race. After finishing a close fourth on Saturday aboard the team’s next-generation GSX-R750, Scott clawed his way forward on Sunday to put himself in a position to potentially end the 2025 campaign with a runner-up result. He made good on that potential by rocketing out of the final corner to blast past his opponent by 0.013 seconds at the checkered flag. The result was his third podium among 12 top five finishes while also catapulting him up to fourth in the final points standings. He expects an even stronger ‘26 to follow.
Scott said, “It’s been a long time since we’ve been up here on the podiums. It feels good to battle at the front again. Thanks to the whole Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team for all the hard work they’ve put in all year. We’re going to build off this performance today, and we’re looking forward to wins and fighting for the championship next year.”
Max VanDenBrouck had a steady close out to his season. Max Van qualified in 15th on his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750 and then confirmed that form with twin 15th place performances – the last of which was earned with a pass on the final lap.
VanDenBrouck said, “Not the greatest results this weekend, but we finished the season strong. I felt we were most competitive as we progressed and had a lot of good experiences with the team. It gave me a lot of insight on what it takes to be successful working with everyone from the team. Overall, it was a lot of really good learning experiences for me.”
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Mathew Chapin registered a perfect bookend to his race-winning ‘25 season opener by closing out his campaign with a victorious performance in the season’s finale weekend. In Saturday’s Race 1, the reigning Junior Cup champion tracked down the race leader and then engaged in a thrilling battle for victory, ultimately grabbing control of the contest with four laps to go and fighting furiously to maintain the spot to the flag. He followed that up with a hard-earned fourth in Sunday’s Race 2, once again scrapping with the leaders throughout. Chapin’s strong finish saw him secure second in the Twins Cup points on the strength of seven podiums, highlighted by three wins.
After his race-winning effort on Saturday, Chapin said, “That one felt amazing. I feel like I worked as hard as I possibly could for that. I had this thing on the limit. My RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki team found a great setting and the bike performed great all weekend. That race was awesome – it was probably the race of my life.”
The following is from Real Steel Honda…
Real Steel Honda had a successful final event for the 2025 MotoAmerica season at NJMP with Hayden Gillim scoring his first Superbike class podium, JD Beach sweeping the Superbike Cup races and Ian Fraley having his best results of the season in Talent Cup.
Saturday Hayden qualified in 4th while JD ended up 14th on the grid for Superbike. Unfortunately, Hayden had a first lap incident which resulted in a DNF for Race 1 and JD finished in 11th. In Talent cup race one, Ian had his best finish of the year with 7th place.
On Sunday in Superbike race 2, Hayden finished in 4th with JD moving up to to 9th. For the final race of the year, Superbike race 3, Hayden was able to finish 3rd with a last lap pass and obtain his first superbike class podium of his career. JD was able to finish one position higher with an 8th and was the winner of all 3 superbike cup races for the weekend – JD ended the 2025 superbike cup season with 475 points out of a possible 500 with his only blemish to a perfect season being a DNF in race 1 at Road America. Ian wrapped up his Talent cup season with an 8th place finish.
Real Steel Honda Racing is proudly supported by American Honda, HRC, Progressive Insurance, Pro Honda Oils. Southern Honda Powersports, Steel Commander Corp, Idemitsu, Comstock Energy LLC, Vesrah, K-Tech suspension, Orient Express, Dunlop, Akrapovic Exhaust Systems, CRC Body Work, Vortex, Evol Technology and REB Graphics.
Hayden Gillim – Rider #69: “This weekend was just about as good as I could have asked for. Besides one mistake on my part, everything seemed to go really smooth on and off track.
All year we have been working on getting the Honda CBR 1000 RR-R SP Fireblade up to where it belongs. The last few rounds I’ve had the speed to be with the top five but just haven’t managed to get the starts to do it. This weekend I was finally able to get those starts and be where I needed to be from lap 1.
JD got the team’s first Superbike podium at Mid-Ohio, and I was finally able to back that up with my very first Superbike podium in the Final race of the season. Now that we have done it and have been really consistent hanging in the top 5 in the last few rounds it gives me a lot of confidence looking forward to next year.
Thanks to the whole team and Honda for making all of this happen!”
JD Beach – Rider #95: “t’s crazy to think the season is over already. Every year it seems like it’s over in a blink of an eye.
Ending the season in New Jersey, you never know how the weather will be. But this year we were treated with sunshine pretty much all weekend. The race results weren’t quite how we wanted to finish the season off, but it wasn’t from a lack of trying.
I want to give a big thank you to the whole team, crew, and sponsors. It was a fantastic year and I’m grateful for that.”
Ian Fraley – Rider #10: “This weekend was a good final weekend. I was very excited to race at New Jersey this week and had a lot of fun when I rode before the round. Start off the weekend great and had our best practice of the year so far and ended up carrying the momentum to qualifying and ended up matching my best this year. Then there were mixed conditions on Saturday. I was able to secure my best finishing position of the year with a 7th and backed it up in Sunday’s race with an 8th place. Finishing the weekend with my best combined finishes of the year. I want to say thanks to the whole Real Steel Honda team and fans and to all my supporters this year and we are starting to prepare for the 2026 season and looking to come back better than ever.”
Mark Junge – Technical Director: “I am incredibly proud of Hayden Gillim, JD Beach, and the entire team for their hard work and commitment this season. JD really showcased what the Stock 1000 Honda CBR 1000 RR-R SP Fireblade is capable of, and it has been exciting to watch him push the limits backing up what Hayden accomplished last year with this package.
To get a podium in our first year running the Honda Superbike is a huge win for us. Parts have been slowly trickling in, and we have spent countless hours testing, dialing everything in. To already see results like this speaks volumes about the talent of our riders and the dedication of the whole crew. I could not be prouder.”
The following is from OrangeCat Racing…
After securing first and third in the MotoAmerica’s Stock 1000 Championship standings two weeks ago, OrangeCat Racing decided it wasn’t quite done with MotoAmerica competition in 2025. The team’s rider duo of three-time Stock 1000 Champion Andrew Lee and 2024 Stock 1000 runner-up Jayson Uribe took to the helm of slightly modified versions of the BMW M 1000 RRs that they campaigned in Stock 1000 for the three-race MotoAmerica Superbike finale Sept. 26-28 at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
The pair performed admirably in the team’s Superbike debut, with Uribe finishing fifth in Sunday’s Race 3 and the two riders combining for three additional top-10 results on NJMP’s 2.25-mile Thunderbolt circuit.
The on-track action kicked off Friday morning with Uribe and Lee finishing sixth- and seventh-fastest in the weekend’s only Superbike practice session. Qualifying 1 took place Friday afternoon and saw Uribe and Lee provisionally qualify sixth and ninth, respectively. When Qualifying 2 came to a close Saturday morning, Lee and Uribe had clinched sixth and seventh place, respectively, on the starting grid for the weekend’s three Superbike races.
In Saturday afternoon’s Race 1, Uribe ran as low as 10th place in the early laps of the race before gradually working his way up the running order to finish in sixth. Lee ran most of the race in eighth place before falling to ninth on Lap 18 of the 20-lap race – which is the position he finished in.
Race 2 on Sunday was a downer for Lee. He came together with another rider and ran off-track on Lap 2 but regathered himself and was able to muster a 12th-place result. Uribe ran in 10th-place for the early laps of the race before making up three positions to finish in seventh.
Later Sunday, Race 3 saw Lee endure some tough luck as he had a technical problem on Lap 5 and had to spend some time in the pits. He finished the race three laps down in 17th place. Uribe, though, put in his best performance of the weekend, as he gradually worked his way up the running order to finish fifth.
Jayson Uribe / No. 36
“Overall, I can’t be more proud of the whole OrangeCat crew for an amazing year. The idea to build these hybrid superbikes came along pretty late, and we made the most of it. Right from the get-go, Andrew and I were competitive. We probably could’ve taken more advantage of the qualifying tire, but I think we did a good job for our first time using it. I was happy with my pace in Races 1 and 2, but my starts were pretty bad. I’m very proud of my result in Race 3. I got a good start and had some great battles with people I’ve looked up to for a long time. I’m incredibly happy to bring home my first top-five in the Superbike Class — and only be 4.3 seconds off the win. The BMW the team gave me worked absolutely fantastic. Riding with my friend and teammate, Andrew Lee, has been a dream come true. We pushed each other beyond what I thought was possible. Whatever happens next year, the OrangeCat team will always have a special place in my heart.”
Andrew Lee / No. 67
“It was a mixed bag on my side of the garage at NJMP. I had really competitive one-lap speed, and my race pace was pretty good too. The results don’t tell the full story of our weekend. Sunday was a bit of a rollercoaster after coming together with another rider and crashing early in Race 2 and dealing with a shifting issue in Race 3. I had to pit when the issues started to make sure nothing was majorly wrong. I can’t thank the OrangeCat Racing Team enough for the opportunity to compete on the Superbike grid and all the support they gave me this year.”
The following is from Flo4Law Racing…
Flo4Law Racing’s 2025 season is over.
The team rounded out their year in New Jersey this past weekend with both riders Ben Smith and Bobby Davies competing in the final round of the MotoAmerica Superbike series.
The weekend began with both riders confident of a strong showing, each putting in six laps in the opening practice session.
Qualifying one on Friday afternoon saw both improve their lap times with Ben and Bobby finishing eighth and nineteenth respectively. Saturday saw another step from both riders ahead of the first of three races – one on Saturday afternoon and two on Sunday.
Race one sadly saw Ben retire from the race early on with a mechanical, whilst Bobby brough it home in seventeenth.
Race two was over before it began in Ben’s case through no fault of his own after he was taken out by another rider. Bobby rode superbly, to finish fourteenth, picking up two championship points for his efforts.
The third and final race of the weekend – and season – brought double delight for the Flo4Law team with both riders finishing inside the points. For Ben it was a valiant effort. The #78 rode well after his earlier crash to finish tenth whilst Bobby notched up his second P14 of the day aboard his Stock 1000 spec #77 Yamaha.
Stay tuned for some exciting news as the squad now looks ahead to 2026 with optimism.
Ben Smith: “NJMP is done and dusted. I’ve said it before, but it was another weekend that could have been so much more. Friday was good. The pace was good, and I felt solid on the bike. The times were so close. I was confident and went faster than I had ever been. I made a good start in race one on Saturday and was running just behind the lead group. Unfortunately, I had to retire with a small technical issue. The guys did a fantastic job to diagnose and fix the issue, and we were all set for Sunday. We had two races. I made an even better start and was running inside the top six but then I had another rider make contact with me and we both went down. It was a weird kind of crash. I got stuck on top his bike as I went down. I did everything I could to be ready to race the final race of the season as did the team who once again repaired the bike ready for lights out. If I am being honest, it was a tough race for me. I never want to make excuses but physically I was struggling to hold on to the bike after about five laps. I needed to finish and so it was a salvage job. We had some real pace but just never got chance to show it. I’ve done my best this year and I will take what I have learned and use it next year. My teammate Bobby did a solid job, and I am so happy for him. I want to thank the Flo4Law team and the core group of people that I have around me. We took a couple of top five finishes and showed glimpses of what we can do. We are on the right and on the 2025 season I will end by saying – that’s a wrap!”
Bobby Davies: “New Jersey was a great way to end the year. I was three seconds a lap faster than last year and showed continued improvement each time I went out on the bike. I finished all three Superbike races and picked up two top fifteen finishes on a Stock 1000 which was pleasing. I am thankful to Flo4Law Racing for allowing me to do the SBK Cup and to finish the season this way. I am looking forward to what the future holds. I want to thank all the team sponsors and to everyone who supports me personally – I appreciate it.”
Flo Moreno – Team Owner: “I couldn’t be prouder of how resilient the Flo4Law Racing team stayed throughout the 2025 MotoAmerica season. We had our share of difficulties, but everyone kept their focus and worked their asses off. Bobby Davies improved with every race, climbing the Stock 1000 grid, while Ben Smith ignored the noise and rode his heart out every lap. Special thanks to the entire Flo4Law Racing team for their hard work and unforgettable memories. A huge thank you to Flex Racing for their continued support, helping a small Texas team stand out in the crowd. The season’s over, but Flo4Law Racing’s story isn’t. We’ve got exciting news to share soon – so stay tuned!”
The following is from TST Industries Karn Racing Team…
The TST Industries Karns Racing Team wrapped up the 2025 MotoAmerica season with an exciting final round at New Jersey Motorsports Park, highlighted by rookie standout performances, career-best finishes, and a show of resilience across the paddock.
Levi Badie once again demonstrated his pace at a track where he has historically been strong. Qualifying sixth on the grid, Levi battled hard in Race 1 before a racing incident and contact forced him out of the fight for fourth place, ultimately crossing the line in sixth. Determined to bounce back, Levi came back stronger on Sunday, putting on a thrilling performance in the podium battle and securing an impressive second-place finish. With consistent results throughout his rookie season, Levi capped off 2025 inside the Top 5 of the championship standings. The team could not be prouder of Levi’s progress as the bike development program continues.
Isaac Woodworth also delivered a standout weekend, qualifying seventh and earning his career-best finish after an exciting race and winning the battle for Fourth place in Race 1. He carried that momentum into Sunday with a solid sixth-place finish, closing out his season Seventh in the championship. Isaac’s progress all year proved his consistency and potential as a rising contender in the Twins Cup class.
Elisa Gendron Belen ended her rookie season on a high note with a weekend of personal milestones. Despite a mechanical setback in qualifying, she powered through Race 1, climbing from 25th on the grid to her best dry finish of the season in 16th, setting back-to-back personal best lap times along the way. On Sunday, Elisa fought through tricky mixed conditions to finish 21st after starting 24th. She concludes the year as the top female finisher in the 2025 Twins Cup Championship—a proud achievement in her first full season.
Wildcard rider Solly Mervis made an immediate impression in his Twins Cup debut. After a Friday crash, Solly regrouped, qualified 20th, and charged to a 12th-place finish in Race 1. He continued to impress on Sunday with an 11th-place result, proving he’s ready to make the leap into Twins Cup competition.
As the season closes, the TST Industries Karns Racing Team extends heartfelt thanks to its sponsors, supporters, and fans for their unwavering commitment throughout the 2025 campaign. With promising rookie performances, career breakthroughs, and continuous development of the program, the team heads into the off-season with momentum and excitement for what lies ahead.
The following is from Robem Engineering…
Although one of the Robem Engineering riders clinched the 2025 Twins Cup title at the previous round, the team’s other rider had a race to remember Sunday at the MotoAmerica season finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Though the Twins Cup champion elect – Alessandro Di Mario – had an off weekend by his standards, his teammate, Hank Vossberg, took a hard-fought victory in Sunday’s race to finish third in the class points standings.
Di Mario did secure a second-place finish on Saturday and rounded out the season with a 97-point advantage in the Twins Cup points standings. Di Mario finished the season with seven victories and four second place finishes in 12 races, as well as five pole positions.
Vossberg finished the season with one win, three second place finishes and three third place finishes despite not taking part in the first four races of the season.
The weekend started off well for both Robem Engineering riders. Vossberg posted the second-fastest time in Friday morning’s practice session, and Di Mario was fifth fastest. Later Friday in Qualifying 1, Di Mario ended that session on provisional pole, and Vossberg had provisionally qualified third. Saturday morning’s Qualifying 2 saw the Robem Engineering riders lock out the first two spots on the starting grid, as Di Mario maintained his grip on pole position by a mere 0.066 seconds over Vossberg to clinch his fifth pole of the 2025 season.
Later Saturday, Di Mario missed out on the hole shot when Race 1 got underway but had assumed the race lead by the end of Lap 1. Vossberg didn’t get a good start and had slipped back to seventh place at the end of Lap 1. As Di Mario was protecting a narrow lead, Vossberg regrouped and began gaining positions. Vossberg had climbed to third place by the end of Lap 7, which is where he finished the race. Di Mario led most of the race but dropped to second place on Lap 10 of the 13-lap contest and missed out on the win by a mere 0.040 seconds.
Sunday morning’s Race 2 brought better fortunes for Vossberg but challenges for Di Mario. The champion-elect began falling down the running order on the first lap and ran as low as ninth on Lap 8 before finishing the race in seventh. Vossberg was one of a pack of four riders who broke away at the front of the field. In the closing laps, Vossberg was able to get by lapped traffic better than his competitors and used the small gap that gave him to secure the win by 0.439 seconds.
The Robem Engineering team thanks its many fans and sponsors for their support this season.
Hank Vossberg / Robem Engineering
“It was a great race weekend here at New Jersey for the last round of the year. I feel great getting my first win in the last race of the year – and getting third in the championship too. I can’t thank the team enough for giving me an amazing Aprilia to ride – it handled amazing.”
Alessandro Di Mario / Robem Engineering
“Although the weekend didn’t go as we wanted it to, I still want to thank the whole team. My Aprilia worked amazing all year, and I’m really satisfied with how the championship turned out.”
The following is from Ducati…
Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati rider Josh Herrin wrapped up the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship in second place overall after a resilient performance in the season finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
Herrin entered the final round in title contention and delivered a hard-fought weekend on the Panigale V4 R, securing third place in race one and a commanding victory in race two. In the decisive third race, Herrin crossed the line in fourth, cementing his position as runner-up in the championship standings.
Herrin’s consistency throughout the season—including multiple race wins and podium finishes—highlights both his tenacity and the competitiveness of the Panigale V4 R at the top level of MotoAmerica Superbike racing.
Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati–#1)
“I couldn’t have asked for much more this weekend,” said Herrin after race three. “We gave it everything we had. The Panigale V4 R was working great, but I just didn’t have it for them in that last race.
“I’m really happy with the effort my team put in all year. It was so much hard work, and they deserved to have the number one back on the bike again. Thank you so much to the whole Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati crew and all our sponsors and fans, and congrats to Cam (Beaubier) for taking the title.”
