Day Two of the 2026 MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup National Championship Final delivered a massive Saturday, with two sessions of qualifying and two races across five classes at Road America’s Briggs & Stratton Motorplex kart facility. By the end of an intense day of competition, a clear theme had emerged: dominant class leaders rose to the occasion, showing maturity and skill alongside their youth, commanding the field to sweep both Saturday races in their respective classes.
GP 190: All Heat, No Chill, For Dill
In the premier GP 190 class (ages 10-14), Jase Dill (#97, Ohvale USA) of Temecula, California, remained unphazed and virtually untouchable. After topping the results in both qualifying sessions to secure pole position with a best time of 53.523, Dill put on a masterclass of methodical, consistent riding. In Race 1, he led every single lap from start to finish, comfortably securing the win, while registering a race lap faster than his qualifying (53.435 seconds).
Connor Raymond (#44, Raymond Racing) kept Dill in his sights but never mounted a threat to the lead, while holding off Maverick Johnson (#63, Team MJR) of Weatherford, Texas, who crossed the line in third, 6.212 seconds behind the leader.
Race 2 saw Dill replicate his flawless form, maintaining complete control as he led every lap. Dill took the checkered flag 5.997 seconds ahead of the field. Raymond once again secured a strong second-place finish, while Dexter Daytona Salaverria (#81, Ohvale USA) of Petaluma, California, claimed third, following a disappointing DNF from Johnson on the sixth lap.
Dill was unbeatable following Saturday’s events, establishing himself as the benchmark heading into Sunday’s Layout B schedule – a configuration he led on Friday’s practices.
GP 160: Farhand In Command
The GP 160 class (ages 10-14) was once again controlled by the unmatched pace and precision of Zaal Farhand (#98, Gridline 84) – a class he already won (as well as GP 110) in 2025’s Mission Mini Cup National Championship Final. Farhand, who swept every single practice session on Friday, continued his streak into Saturday by topping both qualifying sessions, including a pole time of 56.049 in Qualifying 2.
In Race 1, which was red-flag abbreviated and called after six laps, Farhand had already built a lead of over two seconds when the red flag waved. He was awarded the win ahead of Lambert Su (#777, Apex Racing) of Tustin, California, who crossed the line in second, and Christian Berlowitz (#17, Beastmode Racing) of Somerset, New Jersey, in third.
Farhand’s winning ways were back on display in Race 2. Leading from the line, Farhand put on a clinical performance to finish a convincing 6.765 seconds ahead of his main rival, Su. Rylan Sy (#20, Sy Brothers Racing) of Stockton, California, completed a strong podium in third. Having topped every practice, qualifying, and race lap this weekend, Farhand is currently in a league of his own as he defends his 2025 GP 160 title.
GP 110: Cruise Texter Wins Thriller In Race 1, Powers To Race 2 Victory
The GP 110 class (ages 8-12) delivered spectacular bar-to-bar racing on Saturday. Double-class threat Cruise Texter (#26, CTR / Roof Systems) used his Qualifying 2 pole position (59.616) to full advantage in Race 1. Texter, the 2025 Stock 50 Champion, locked into an intense, race-long duel with Christian Berlowitz (#17, Beastmode Racing). Despite multiple gasp-inducing pass attempts from Berlowitz, Texter executed defensive lines, and quick rebuttals, ensuring no pass would stick. The two sprinted out of the final corner in a drag race to the finish line, with Texter holding on by a razor-thin 0.338 seconds to take the victory.
In Race 2, Texter was determined to avoid another close finish, pulling out to a commanding two-second lead by the third lap and extending it to a comfortable 5.126-second victory at the checkered flag. Chase Jazikoff (#422, Team Dunlop Elite) of Sanford, Florida, claimed second place after a fierce fight, finishing just a tenth of a second ahead of third-place finisher Bruno Bolanos (#95, Mako Racing) of Austin, Texas.
Stock 110: Cruise Texter Dazzles With “Double-Double”
Cruise Texter (#26) was absolutely unstoppable on stock machinery, sweeping both Stock 110 class (ages 8-12) races to secure a perfect four-for-four sweep of Saturday’s competitions. Texter topped both qualifying sessions on his CTR / Roof Systems Kawasaki KLX 110L, setting the pole mark at 1:01.093 in Qualifying 2.
In Race 1, Chase Jazikoff (#422, Team Dunlop Elite) grabbed the holeshot and led the opening laps. Texter, showing high patience, bided his time before executing a clean pass to take the lead. The race was red-flag abbreviated and called at two-thirds distance (7 laps), handing Texter the win by 6.589 seconds over Jazikoff, with Bron Macanga (#55, Nomad Family Grid) of Box Elder, South Dakota, finishing third.
Race 2 was a replication of Texter’s control as he led the 10-lap distance to take his fourth victory of the day by 6.676 seconds over a chasing Jazikoff. Ashton Alexander (#99, North East Cycle Outlet Racing) of Montoursville, Pennsylvania, secured third place.
Texter continues to demonstrate his speed and race craft in his remarkable “double-double” sweep in both Stock 110 and GP 110 on Saturday, as the grid swaps to Layout B (counterclockwise) where he led both practice sessions in both classes on Friday.
Stock 50: Dueling Duo – Cooper Jazikoff Holds Off Marcus Su in Saturday’s Races
The youngest racers of the weekend (ages 6-8) provided some of the closest and most inspiring action of the day. Cooper Jazikoff (#423, Team Dunlop Elite) of Sanford, Florida, and Marcus Su (#66, Apex Racing) of Tustin, California, reignited their intense rivalry from Friday. In Race 1, a confident Jazikoff showcased extreme speed, holding off Su for the entire 7-lap duration without ever surrendering the lead. The two riders broke away from the field, and while late-lap traffic created an opening for Su, Jazikoff rode defensively to take the win by 0.920 seconds. Kyle Kang (#26, Apex Racing) of Ontario, California, finished third.
Race 2 delivered even higher drama. Jazikoff suffered a poor start, allowing Su to seize the lead. Jazikoff spent the race within striking distance of Su. It came down to a spectacular final-lap pass where Jazikoff managed to snag the lead from Su, holding on to win by a razor-thin 0.350 seconds. Kyle Kang completed his double-podium day with another third-place finish. Jazikoff’s two victories gave him a sweep of Saturday’s Stock 50 races and set up another showdown with Su on Sunday.
Sunday Brings A Change Of Direction
With Saturday’s races concluded on Layout A, the championship battle will transition to the challenging, counterclockwise Layout B. The direction swap will test the riders’ adaptability and mental toughness, as Friday’s practice proved that Layout B offers a completely different set of elevation and cornering dynamics. With national championships on the line, expect the dominant class leaders to face fierce resistance from competitors who thrived on Layout B during Friday’s practice sessions.
Sunday’s final championship races will continue on MotoAmerica Live+, with live streaming and video on-demand coverage starting at 12:30 p.m. Central Time (CT).
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