From rider blogs and racer interviews to behind-the-scenes videos and onboard race footage, the MotoAmerica paddock continues to generate exciting content and compelling storylines across the motorsports media landscape. Check out some of the latest stories and features highlighting the riders, teams, and competition from the MotoAmerica championship.
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2004 Superbikes At Mid-Ohio
Rewind 24 years to a legendary era of American superbike racing. Before MotoAmerica lights up the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend, relive an iconic throwback. Watch Nicky “The Kentucky Kid” Hayden pilot his Factory Honda RC51 to hunt down race leader Eric Bostrom. Hayden breaks through Bostrom’s masterclass defense with a brilliant late-race pass, sealing his eighth victory of the season. It was a thrilling masterclass on his march to nine total wins and the historic 2002 AMA Superbike Championship.
Johnny Hopper: Inside A $500,000 Factory Ducati Superbike
What happens when a pro motocross racer trades dirt for apexes? Johnny Hopper (MotoUnfiltered) made his way out to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to give his audience a behind-the-scenes look at the rides of the MotoAmerica Quad Lock Superbike class.
The paddock crossover runs deeper than you think. Hopper actually shared the gate with current road racing icon Jake Gagne back at the 2015 AMA Pro Motocross event at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah. To put their achievements in perspective: simply qualifying for an AMA Outdoor National is immensely difficult. By securing spots on the final 40-man gate, both riders proved they belonged among the 40 fastest 450 athletes in the nation. Gagne finished P31 that day, with Hopper just two spots back in P33.Today, Hopper has grown a very popular YouTube channel around professional motocross and is on a mission to showcase road racing to the broader off-road community.
His elite racing background gives him a unique technical lens, spotting the intricate details and setup nuances that casual observers easily overlook. Be sure to give him a follow and possibly gain a bit of off-road knowledge as well.
Andy DiBrino: MT-09 Super Hooligan Race Bike Build – Part 1
Tearing down a brand new 2026 Yamaha MT-09 SP just to build it back up as a Super Hooligan track weapon. Part 1 of the build is officially live on BPR Racing Yamaha’s YouTube channel.
Team owner Bryce Kornbau and rider Andy DiBrino both race on this platform, and they’re already fresh off some big wins at The Ridge and Laguna Seca. For this project, Bryce threw the whole catalog at the bike: R9 bodywork, XSR900 swingarm, R6 wheels, a full MecTronik harness, and a built motor we can’t show you the dyno numbers for just yet.
The team shook it down at the Podium Club in Casa Grande, Arizona and already hit a 1:30.5 fast lap on the baseline setup. Check out the video to see the teardown, and hit up BPR Racing and Kern County Powersports to get your own machine dialed in.
Throttles & Bottles (Ep. 8) – Dr. Carl Price: MotoAmerica Chief Medical Officer
The latest episode of Throttles & Bottles hits close to home! Recorded right in the paddock at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, featuring our very own Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Carl Price. As both a professional plastic surgeon and an elite motorcycle racer, Carl offers an incredible, rare perspective on balancing high-stakes medicine with the thrill of the track. He shares exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into rider safety, what happens when the green flag drops, and how he helps keep MotoAmerica safe. It is an absolute must-watch for any race fan, medical professional, or anyone chasing an unconventional dream.
Kayla Yaakov’s Experience At Worked Ducati Week 2026
The content rollout from World Ducati Week is giving us a closer look at Kayla Yaakov’s unforgettable experience in Italy. Watching a 19-year-old Pennsylvanian spin laps on Marc Márquez’s factory Ducati MotoGP machine and Nicolò Bulega’s WorldSBK Panigale V4 R is nothing short of legendary. Beyond fulfilling a personal dream, Kayla officially became the first woman ever to pilot a Ducati MotoGP bike. It is a massive milestone that shows the next generation of young female riders exactly what is possible at the absolute highest level of the sport.
Onboard With Bobby Fong: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
The onboard capabilities of Bobby Fong’s Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing YZF-R1 have now been upgraded to a rear shot using the Insta 360 Go Ultra camera. Take a split-screen ride around WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for Fonger’s P5 finish in Race 2 during MotoAmerica’s Superbike Speedfest at Monterey Presented by Law Tigers.
The Zoom Scroll
Welcome to The Zoom Scroll, a section of the most thrilling, must-see moments from across the social media landscape. In every edition, we curate a sharp selection of our favorite posts, focusing on high-energy clips and recent motorcycling events straight from our paddock. Whether it is a breathtaking race-day overtake, behind-the-scenes team banter, or a viral trackside moment you might have missed, this is your fast lane to the pulse of our community.
SDK Goes ADV Mode In Colorado
Sean Dylan Kelly just traded his OrangeCat Racing BMW M 1000 RR and REVIT! leathers for some ADV gear and a rugged BMW GS 1300. It is the ultimate way to decompress between rounds while currently leading the ultra-competitive Quad Lock Superbike Championship.
OrangeCat Racing And Lightfighter Racing: Development Continues Of The Lightfighter V3-RH
OrangeCat Racing is sitting out this weekend’s Permco MotoAmerica Superbikes at Mid-Ohio event. The squad has opted to keep the electric Lightfighter V3-RH machines back in the shop to dedicate all their energy toward system testing and electronic validation. It is a calculated move by the team which focuses on a final shot at redemption in the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship when they hope to unleash the bikes at Circuit Of The Americas on September 11–13.
Sam Drane’s Insane Streak
Pure, non-stop passion for two wheels. Racing for Yamaha bLU cRU Estenson Racing across both the Talent Cup and Twins Cup, Sam Drane is officially rewriting the history books. He just achieved the ultimate, unprecedented milestone: capturing both the Flat Track and Road Racing AMA Nicky Hayden Horizon Awards. This legendary feat caps off a final amateur season where he swept all four flat track championship classes, all while continuing to tear up Supermoto events on the side. Guided by mentor Tommy Hayden, Sam isn’t just winning—he is living and breathing motorcycle racing.
650 Ib: Getting Revved Up For Mid-Ohio
Instagram and YouTube moto-personality 650 Ib is getting himself, and his beautiful machines fired up for the Permco MotoAmerica Superbikes At Mid-Ohio event this weekend. Ib hales from nearby Cleveland and has a massive Instagram and YouTube following focusing on exotic motorcycle builds, ride videos, and lifestyle content around premium tier sportbikes.
The “Tuning Fork Company” Making Music To Our Ears
We aren’t so sure this video needs a description, but we will oblige. Crank the volume and listen to the absolute pinnacle of Grand Prix history as a myriad of GP legends scream around MotoGP’s iconic Mugello circuit. The Yamaha Racing Heritage Club brought these legendary two-stroke beasts back to life, and honestly, the only thing missing here is Smell-O-Vision. Consider this your warning that this clip is just a teaser. Head over to Yamaha’s YouTube channel to catch the full-length video from their massive Yamaha Racing Experience event in Misano, because your week definitely needs more legendary two-stroke sound in it.
