Long-time MotoAmerica literbike riders Alex Arango and Jason Waters have announced the formation of TopPro Edge Racing as they combine forces for the 2026 Supersport Championship.
Formerly BMW riders in Stock 1000 and Superbike Cup, Arango and Waters are going Italian for 2026 as they will pilot a pair of Ducati Panigale V2 Supersport Next Generation machines in MotoAmerica’s hotly contested Supersport class.
With two-time Supersport Champion Mathew Scholtz, his closest rival PJ Jacobsen, and Scholtz’s closest friend Cam Petersen all returning to the Superbike grid in 2026, the Supersport Championship is wide open with possibilities. Arango and Waters hope to use Ducati V-twin power and precision to their advantage.
Notable riders also aboard Panigale V2s in MotoAmerica Supersport this coming season include the Rahal Ducati Moto trio of Kayla Yaakov, Alessandro Di Mario, and Josh Herrin, as well as the recently announced Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire By Warhorse HSBK Ducati duo of Wristin Grigg and Darryn Binder. And, with Arango and Waters also Ducati-destined, that’s a Magnificent Seven for the Bologna-based brand in MotoAmerica’s middleweight class.
But wait, there’s more…
Speaking with TopPro Motorsports owner Arango, he confirmed that both he and Waters will compete in the full Supersport season, including the 84th running of the Daytona 200. TopPro Edge Racing is also working diligently on bringing in a third rider as a wild-card entry for the “Great American Motorcycle Race.”
When pressed for details, Arango wouldn’t elaborate…at least not yet. “I can’t say much right now, but we’re working on it. The rider is very well-known, and it will be a huge deal if we are able to pull it off. It will be a one-off ride at Daytona only, and Ducati Corse is involved in helping us put the whole thing together.”
Arango added that things are progressing quickly, and he hopes to be able to make an announcement soon. “When it happens, you’ll be among the first to know,” Arango said.
Stay tuned.
