The MotoAmerica VIP Superfans did it again.

Not only did we have a big turnout of generous people who purchased premium-priced tickets for the VIP Superfan Experience at Barber Motorsports Park, but their generosity manifested itself even more in the Privateer Support Program.

A fundraising effort within the VIP Superfan Experience, the program collects money from the sale of custom-embroidered hats that display MotoAmerica and VIP Superfan logos, as well as Privateer Support Program lettering.

The Mission Super Hooligan National Championship was the featured class at Barber and, in honor of “50 Years Of Superbike Racing” Grand Marshal Ben Spies, whose signature competition number in AMA Superbike racing was “11,” we decided to pick the rider who was 11th in Super Hooligan final qualifying

That rider was Rodio Racing’s Ben Gloddy. The New Hampshirite, who formerly competed in, and won many races, in Junior Cup and Twins Cup, took a hiatus from MotoAmerica after he suffered serious injuries in a crash during Twins Cup race one at Daytona International Speedway in 2023. Gloddy made his return to MotoAmerica competition at Barber Motorsports Park as Gus Rodio’s teammate and with both riders aboard Ducati Streetfighter V2s.

Gloddy was invited to the VIP Superfans suite on the second floor of the main paddock building at Barber where he was presented with a check for $1,720. Over and above the money that Gloddy received, VP Racing donated a five-gallon container of MotoAmerica-spec race fuel.

“I want to thank all the MotoAmerica VIP Superfans for their support at Barber this past weekend,” Gloddy said. “It was an amazing surprise for me after race two on Sunday! I am very grateful to be back racing in MotoAmerica again, and it’s shaping up to be a great year. The money and fuel will be a huge help to me and my race program.”

Incidentally, Gloddy finished 12th in Saturday’s race one and 11th in Sunday’s race two.

Thank you to the VIP Superfans and VP Racing. We’re excited to get to Road America next week to find out who the next rider is who will benefit from the MotoAmerica VIP Superfan Privateer Support Program.