The following is from Dorna…

Prospective competitors can now apply to be part of the inaugural North America Talent Cup. Applications opened on December 1 and will run until December 31, 2021.

There will be a maximum of 20 full-year entries admitted for the Cup’s first season, and these permanent riders will be announced on the 10th of January 2022.

Riders must have been born between January 1, 2006, and February 28, 2009. Riders from all nationalities can apply, but the NATC is designed to discover and foster talent from the USA and Canada.

To find out more and apply, head to the NATC website.