Sean Dylan Kelly

For the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike season, Sean Dylan Kelly embarks on a high-stakes new chapter as he spearheads OrangeCat Racing’s ambitious move into the premier class. The Florida native will be back aboard a BMW M 1000 RR, the machine that saw him capture his first career Superbike victory, as he looks to reclaim his spot at the very front of the grid.

“SDK” enters 2026 following a 2025 campaign that further battle-hardened the young champion. Racing for Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki, Kelly showcased his trademark tenacity by finishing fifth overall in the Superbike standings. His season was anchored by 13 top-five finishes and three podium appearances, proving that regardless of the machinery, he remains a consistent threat for trophies.

A former MotoAmerica Supersport Champion (2021) with two seasons of Moto2 World Championship experience under his belt, Kelly’s technical feedback and aggressive racecraft make him the ideal pilot for OrangeCat’s Superbike debut. Having already proven he can win on a BMW—highlighted by his breakout 2024 win at COTA—Kelly’s reunion with the German marque signals a dangerous combination for the rest of the field. Now a seasoned veteran of the premier class at just 23 years old, Kelly is poised to lead OrangeCat Racing to the podium in their inaugural Superbike assault.

Little Known Fact: As a kid Sean wanted to become a go-kart racer, but the day they went to try it out, the track would not let him drive because he was too young. There was a motorcycle shop next door, so his dad got him on a bike instead and his career path was set. He began mini-bike racing when he was six.

MotoAmerica Stats
Wins: 20 (1 in Superbike, 19 in Supersport)
Podiums: 50 (10 in Superbike, 40 in Supersport)

2025 – Finished fifth on the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki in MotoAmerica Superbike on the strength of three podium finishes. Earned a total of 13 top-five results. Marked Kelly’s second year in MotoAmerica Superbike. 2024 – Debut in MotoAmerica Superbike, finishing his rookie season fourth overall in the championship standings. His debut year was highlighted by seven podium finishes, including his first career Superbike victory at Circuit of the Americas (COTA). Raced for EasyHealthPlans.com/TopPro Racing Team and raced a BMW M 1000 RR. 2023 – Second season with American Racing in Moto2. Switched to Forward Racing mid-season. Best result was a 15th at the Indian round. Finished ranked 29th.  2022 – Raced his first full season of the Moto2 World Championships riding for the American Racing team on a Kalex. Scored points in two rounds and best result was 11th. Finished ranked 29th.  2021 – Won the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship on the strength of 12 wins in the 18-race series. In total scored podiums (17) in all but one round completely dominating the series. Raced for M4 ECSTAR Suzuki on a Suzuki GSX-R600.  2020 – Kelly finished runner up in MotoAmerica Supersport, where he scored five race victories and a total of 16 podium finishes in the 18-race series. Raced for M4 ECSTAR Suzuki on a Suzuki GSX-R600. 2019 – Kelly made an impressive MotoAmerica debut with the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki squad earning a Supersport podium in his first race at Road Atlanta. Finished the year ranked fourth in Supersport, highlighted by a clean sweep of both rounds at PittRace, marking his first and second MotoAmerica wins. In all he earned seven podium finishes. Ended the year with a bonus being invited to make his Moto2 World Championship debut with the American Racing Team at Valencia, filling in for Spaniard Iker Lecuona, who raced in the MotoGP that weekend. After qualifying 27th, Kelly crashed early in the race, but it was a great experience for him. Early in the season Kelly, then 16, became the youngest rider to earn pole position for the Daytona 200 and then finished a close second in the red-flag-interrupted race. 2018 – Won the ASRA Team Challenge race during Race of Champions at Daytona, placed 10th in Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Championship (best race finish was 6th at Assen). 2017 – Finished 17th in Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Championship (best race finish was 7th – twice). 2016 – Placed 22nd in Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup (best race finish was 13th). 2015 – Finished runner up in KTM RC Cup World Final (1 win, 2 podiums), won the Mexican KTM RC Cup Championship.