Mission Mini Cup Qualifier Coming Back To Canada

Stock 50 riders Crosby Byberg (#3) and Fatih Cabuloglu (rider behind) fight for position through a sweeping left-hand corner. Photo courtesy of MiniSBK.

MotoAmerica is proud to announce that the Canadian organization MiniSBK has joined the list of groups hosting qualifiers for the 2026 Mission Mini Cup National Final. 

The addition of MiniSBK helps to expand MotoAmerica’s nationwide grassroots development beyond US borders by giving riders in The Heartland Province an opportunity to earn bonus points and prepare for the biggest Mission Mini Cup event of the season.

“We’re glad to see MiniSBK continue as part of the MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup program,” said Chuck Aksland, COO of MotoAmerica. “Toni Sharpless and her team have done a great job creating opportunities for young riders in Canada, and we appreciate their continued support of the series. We look forward to seeing the Canadian riders who qualify make the trip to Road America and compete in this year’s National Final.”

The Mission Mini Cup program features riders aged six to 16 in the following classes:

  • Stock 50 (ages 6-8)
  • Stock 110 (ages 8-12)
  • GP 110 (ages 10-14)
  • GP 160 (ages 10-14)
  • GP 190 (ages 12-16)

The Mission Mini Cup classes serve as the official youth development ladder of MotoAmerica and are a proving ground for the sport’s next generation of professional talent.

“MiniSBK is thrilled to once again host qualifying opportunities for the Mission Mini Cup National Final in August,” said Toni Sharpless, Founder and CEO of MiniSBK. “The National Final is vital for these young riders and the growth of our sport. It gives them a prestigious, official goal to strive for, and competing against the top racers from the US and Canada will only sharpen their skills as they advance their careers.”

Three Canadians: Ontario native Deacon Hoffman (#11) leads Tammer Chehade (#67) of Alberta with British Columbian Martina Cardenas (#20) chasing them down. Photo courtesy of MiniSBK.

The MiniSBK -hosted Mission Mini Cup qualifiers will take place at Lombardy Raceway in Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada on July 3-4.

A one-time, 10-point bonus is awarded to participants in any of the 2026 Mission Mini Cup qualifiers, regardless of the number of events entered and will be used to calculate the final finishing order for the Mission Mini Cup National Final, to be held at Road America’s Briggs & Stratton Motorplex on August 7-9.

Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha again are providing manufacturer contingency to support the Stock 50 and Stock 110 classes, further enhancing the offering for riders throughout the 2026 season.

For more details on the MinSBK -hosted Mission Mini Cup qualifiers, visit https://minisbk.ca/pages/about 

For more details on all available Mission Mini Cup qualifiers, visit motoamerica.com/qualifier-events/

You can watch all the Mission Mini Cup National Final action on MotoAmerica Live+ this August.

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