James Rispoli
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Biography
James Rispoli enters the 2026 season as the man to beat, carrying the momentum of a dominant championship run into a dual-class campaign. Racing for the Saddlemen Race Development squad, Rispoli returns to the Mission Super Hooligan category aboard the Harley-Davidson Pan America, the same platform he piloted to the 2025 series crown. Additionally, he will contest the King of the Baggers series for Big Diehl x Harley-Davidson Factory Racing, further cementing his status as a factory-supported powerhouse.
His championship-winning 2025 campaign was a masterclass in execution. Rispoli closed the year with an incredible streak of four consecutive victories in the Super Hooligan class, tallying seven podiums in total. In Bagger competition, he finished sixth overall, highlighted by a pair of runner-up finishes at Road America.
A former two-time AMA Pro SuperSport Champion with British Championship experience, “The Rocket” is renowned for his flat-track-bred versatility. Whether sliding a Road Glide or muscling a Pan America, Rispoli’s adaptability and aggressive style make him a title favorite. In 2026, his mission is clear: defend his Hooligan plate and hunt for Bagger glory.
Little Known Fact: James Rispoli was coached by former AMA and World Endurance Champion and TV commentator Jason Pridmore. James loves the outdoors, cycling, and working out.
MotoAmerica Stats
Wins: 17 (11 in AMA Pro SuperSport East/West, 2 in King Of The Baggers, 4 in Super Hooligans)
Podiums: 48 (26 in AMA Pro SuperSport East/West, 15 in King Of The Baggers, 7 in Super Hooligans)
Career Highlights:
2025 – Won the Mission Super Hooligans Series abord the Harley-Davidson factory Pan American race bike. Closed out the season with four consecutive wins. Scored seven podiums in total. Finished sixth in King of the Baggers racing for Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing. Scored two podiums (a pair of runner-up finishes at Road America). 2024 –Finished 6th in King Of The Baggers Championship, scoring four podiums during the season on his factory Harley-Davidson.2023 –Raced with Vance & Hines/Mission/Harley-Davidson Team and was in contention for the King Of The Baggers title all the way to the end. Scored 10 podiums in the 13 races, including two victories (Daytona & New Jersey) to finish second in the series. 2022 – Scored two podium finishes in King Of The Baggers. Best result was second at Road Atlanta. Raced a Harley-Davidson Road Glide for Vance & Hines Racing. Primary focus was racing in the American Flat Track Championship where he won two rounds of the AFT Production Twins class and also earned a podium in the premier AFT SuperTwins Championship. Finished 12th in AFT Production Twins and 17th in SuperTwins. 2021 – Raced American Flat Track in the AFT SuperTwins class. Ranked 12th. Best finish was eighth. 2020 – Won the American Flat Track Production Twins Championship. 2019 – Raced American Flat Track in Production Twins (ranked sixth) and AFT Singles (ranked 16th). 2018 – Raced the British Supersport Championship and finished fourth. 2017 – Raced the British National Superstock 1000 Championship. Ranked 10th. 2016 – Finished 27th in the British Superbike Championship. Best finish was 13th. 2015 – Took fifth in the British Supersport Championship. Earned six podium finishes, a pole and two fastest race laps in the series riding a Yamaha. 2014 – Raced in the British Supersport Championship and finished ninth. 2013 – Finished seventh in the AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Championship. Best result was fifth at Mid-Ohio. Raced for National Guard/Celtic Racing Suzuki. 2012 – Won the AMA Pro SuperSport West Championship with 16 podiums, including eight wins. Raced for Celtic Racing/Orient Express Suzuki. 2011 – Won the AMA Pro SuperSport East Championship earning eight podiums and two wins. Raced with ANT-Racing.com/Star School Suzuki. 2010 – Raced the AMA Pro SuperSport East Championship and finished eighth. Scored his first pro road racing victory and took one other podium. 2009 – Debut pro road racing season. Raced in the AMA Pro SuperSport East Championship. Best finish was fourth (twice). Ranked 20th. Set a land speed record for 650cc Twins at Bonneville. Finished second in AMA Pro Flat Track’s Pro Singles class. 2008 – Began his pro flat track career, finishing second in the AMA Pro Expert Twins class.