The following is from Rahal Ducati Moto…
Rahal Ducati Moto closed out round two of the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship with a bittersweet result, as PJ Jacobsen claimed the championship lead with an eight-point advantage, while only two of the team’s three entries were able to take the grid. With consistent pace and valuable data collected, the team heads to Road America focused and optimistic about the path forward.
After a difficult start, PJ Jacobsen managed to execute a series of calculated passes to secure a hard-fought podium finish aboard the No. 15 XPEL Panigale V2. The result marks his fourth consecutive podium finish to start the 2025 season.
Kayla Yaakov crossed the line in ninth after a competitive race that saw her repeatedly trade positions with veteran Josh Hayes. Rising temperatures led to reduced grip, but Yaakov managed the conditions well and ran consistently in the 1:30 range throughout the event.
Though unable to compete, Corey Alexander remained on the sidelines while continuing his recovery from a fractured radius sustained earlier in the weekend. The team is hopeful that Alexander will return to the track for the next round of Supersport competition.
The stable of Rahal Ducati Moto Panigales will head back to Indianapolis to prepare for Round 3 of competition at Road America in Wisconsin, May 30 – June 1.
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PJ JACOBSEN
No. 15 XPEL DUCATI PANIGALE V2
STARTED: P2
FINISHED: P2
CHAMPIONSHIP: 1st // 85 Points
WHAT HE’S SAYING: “I’ve been struggling with my starts this year, so we will have to address that, as it impacted my entire race. I wasn’t too nervous after my bad start, and I knew [Mathew] Scholtz was going to be getting away at that point. Other riders were difficult to deal with during this race with a few dive-bomb passes, but I ended up getting past them. I wasn’t letting off until I moved forward. At the end of the day, everyone is doing their best out there, and that’s racing. Getting on the podium at every race so far is something to be positive about.”
KAYLA YAAKOV
No. 19 XPEL DUCATI PANIGALE V2
STARTED: P7
FINISHED: P9
CHAMPIONSHIP: 7th // 37 Pts.
WHAT SHE’S SAYING: “The final day here at Road Atlanta started off really well with P5 in warm-up. I showed promising set-up and pace, but we ended up running into some unforeseen issues with the bike that caused us to make a pretty dramatic change to the axle setup. It really threw off my race. I didn’t get the best of starts with a clutch issue, but I tried to make my way back. I found it difficult to repeat what I was able to do this morning. What seemed like fast lap times felt difficult to put together in the race, but I’m confident that my pace is there, and that we can move forward and keep doing well.”
COREY ALEXANDER
No. 23 ROLLER DIE DUCATI PANIGALE V2
STARTED: Did Not Race.
CHAMPIONSHIP: 14th // 10 Pts.
WHAT HE’S SAYING: “It was unfortunate to watch both races from the sidelines this weekend alongside my Roller Die + Forming crew. On the plus side, it was a strong weekend for the whole RDM ream with PJ showing yet again the potential of our Ducati Panigale V2s with 1-2 finishes. I’m eager to be back for Road America in a few weeks’ time, so long as the small fracture in my wrist heals well and there’s no other action needed. Thanks to everyone for the well wishes.”
BEN SPIES
TEAM PRINCIPAL
WHAT HE’S SAYING: “It was a decent day for the Rahal Ducati Moto team. Kayla rode well today, but she’s always going to want more, which is normal. PJ recovered really well, got second place, and had great pace. Unfortunately, his race was pretty much done before he made it to Turn 1. He’s struggled with his starts this year. We’re not sure quite what it is yet, but we are going to look over everything at the shop, so he won’t be held back by the issue at the next race.”
The following is from PS Squared Racing…
PS Squared Racing made an inspiring and determined debut in the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 class this past weekend at Road Atlanta, fielding talented rider Cory Ventura on the Aprilia RSV4 1100. Backed by Crew Chief Brandon Cole of Powersport Supply and Lead Mechanic William Luce, the team faced and overcame adversity in what proved to be a memorable first outing.
Following a promising first qualifying session that showcased Ventura’s pace and the competitiveness of the RSV4 1100, the team encountered a mechanical issue heading into the drying second qualifying session. The issue ultimately led to a crash that caused significant damage to the motorcycle, rendering it unrepairable, missing Saturday’s opening race.
Undeterred, the PS Squared crew sprang into action. Working tirelessly through the night, Cole and Luce converted a demo bike—acquired from Aprilia and ridden on the street earlier that same day—into a fully prepared race machine. The effort not only demonstrated the exceptional versatility and capability of the Aprilia RSV4 1100 but also underscored its remarkable closeness to competition-spec motorcycles straight from the showroom floor.
Under clear skies Sunday morning, Ventura took to the track for warm-up, familiarizing himself with the hastily prepped machine. By race time, he confidently lined up on the grid for Race 2 – an achievement that brought immense satisfaction to the entire team. A strong start saw Ventura quickly settle into a rhythm, clocking lap times several seconds faster than his qualifying efforts. His pace would have placed him in contention for a top-10 finish, affirming both the potential of the bike and the capabilities of the team. Unfortunately, a minor mechanical gremlin led to his premature retirement from the race.
Reflecting on the weekend, Ventura remarked, “Now we have something to work with.”
PS Squared Racing would like to extend its sincere gratitude to Robem Engineering, without whom none of this would have been possible. The team also wishes to thank its supporters and partners whose backing made this effort a reality: Piaggio Group North America / Aprilia, Imperial Sportbikes, Infinity Fall Protection, and our technical partners Thermosman, Öhlins Suspension, Dunlop Tires, SC Project Exhaust / Motovation, Blud Lubricants, and Vesrah Brakes.
With valuable experience gained and momentum building, PS Squared is excited to continue developing the impressive Aprilia RSV4 1100 as they set their sights on the next round at Road America. The team is eager to carry forward the progress made at Road Atlanta and continue showcasing their determination and skill throughout the MotoAmerica season.
The following is from Yamaha…
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong returned to the podium, finishing second in MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at Road Atlanta. His second runner-up result during his debut season with the team also made championship gains, advancing him to fourth in the standings. Teammate Jake Gagne capped off the weekend with a top-five finish, maintaining second overall in the title chase.
After a challenging start to Round 2 of the 2025 season, Fong bounced back in Sunday’s dry conditions. The Californian got a great start from the front row of the grid, slotting into second. With the reigning champion on his heels, Fong kept cool under pressure and threw down some fast laps to ride away. He started to close the gap to the leader but would finish in the runner-up spot to advance to fourth in the championship and within three points of third.
Coming off his second-place finish in the wet, Gagne got another great start in the dry conditions. He was third early behind Fong but was shuffled to fourth on Lap 2 and then to fifth just before Lap 7. The three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion kept fourth in sight but unfortunately lost some time behind lapped riders. In the final laps, Gagne held off a late challenge to secure fifth and valuable championship points.
The Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing team now looks ahead to Round 3 of the MotoAmerica Superbike at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, on May 30 – June 1.
Richard Stanboli – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager
“We were able to improve our R1s for Race 2. Bobby’s pace was really good, but he took a few laps to build into his rhythm and was not able to close the gap before the checkered flag. Jake seemed good as well but is still building his strength back in his right arm and is getting stronger every race. We showed the competitiveness of the 2025 Yamaha R1, and we look forward to racing for the win at Road America.”
Bobby Fong – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #50
“It was nice to end the weekend with a podium after yesterday’s tip-over in the wet. We’re hoping to get both Yamahas on the box next round. We have a few tests before the next one to improve some small things to get closer to the top.”
Jake Gagne – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #32
“Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to capitalize on a great working bike and came home in fifth. I still have some work to do improving my strength from last year in the dry conditions, but it’s great to have a few weeks of riding moto at home before we head to Road America!”
The following is from Suzuki…
Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer were prepared for any and all contingencies as the 2025 MotoAmerica season arrived at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, and were rewarded with multiple top fives across classes and conditions.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly backed up his impressive Team Hammer return outing at Barber Motorsports Park with a similarly strong showing at Road Atlanta. Just as at BMP, SDK qualified on the first row aboard his Suzuki GSX-R1000R Superbike and then put that pace to good effect in the form of a pair of fourths, including Saturday’s near third after reeling in the reigning class champion from more than three seconds back.
Of that last-gasp bid for a come-from-behind podium, Kelly said, “It was hard to really be right next to him for the braking at the end of the straightaway for Turn 10, but I knew that’s where I had to get it done. I felt really strong on the brakes, and that’s exactly where I got it done. But I went in pretty deep and pretty hot and lost the front and rear. I still kept it together but that made me lose my drive out of the chicane. I tried and I was committed to trying. It feels good that I’m figuring things out, I just need to figure them out a little quicker.
SDK’s Superbike teammate, Richie Escalante, added a pair of sixths to Kelly’s twin fourths, despite contending with vastly different conditions on the two race days. The Mexican born racer applied considerable pressure from close behind in search of top fives both times out on the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R, a good indication that even better results are coming soon.
Escalante said, “It was honestly a difficult weekend to get confidence with the bike, but we made steady progress, and it kept improving. The team did a great job coming up with solutions. The bike felt great in the rain, and now I feel I have the ability to contend in the wet. We have been working hard to get there, and that is a big step for us. On Sunday, I got a poor start and spent the first three laps making passes. At that point, I settled into the race and kept improving my lap times until the end. The podium is close, and I believe we can be better at Road America and Laguna Seca. I am super happy with the team and sponsors. We will keep trying to do our very best.”
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki Supersport ace Tyler Scott received an injection of confidence after some testing between rounds allowed the team to hone in on a set-up to the young star’s liking. Scott capitalized on those gains by qualifying on the second row aboard his next-generation GSX-R750 and by coming out on hard-fought battles in both the wet and dry to leave Atlanta with third- and fourth-place results.
“We were due to be back on the box,” Scott said. “We struggled to get the bike figured out at Barber Motorsports Park, but the whole Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team really put in the work. We went testing between races and straight out of the truck, the bike felt amazing. I had great confidence all weekend.”
Scott’s young teammate, Max VanDenBrouck, again demonstrated his ability to excel aboard the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750 in difficult conditions. At Road Atlanta, he claimed an impressive seventh place in Saturday’s mixed weather contest after earning a top five in the wet at the previous round. Unfortunately, he suffered a crash while running just outside the top ten in Sunday’s rematch.
“It was a good learning weekend, but we struggled a little bit getting up to speed,” Max Van said. “Saturday was a nice improvement to get seventh after qualifying 12th. Sunday’s race was going along well until I crashed in the Esses. I’m still not sure exactly what happened on that one. I know it was human error, and I went down, but we will figure out exactly what happened between races. The bike had minimal damage, but, unfortunately, we could not continue. Getting used to the bike and team has been great. Everyone works so hard and that’s a great motivator. The bike is really fast and that bodes well for Road America.”
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Rocco Landers gained valuable literbike experience with a steady performance at Road Atlanta in Stock 1000 duty. After qualifying seventh, Landers piloted the team’s GSX-R1000 to a pair of ninths.
Landers said, “We were the top Suzuki, but we have a way to go. I’m not happy unless I am on the podium or winning, but I am not unhappy with how the weekend went. I have never ridden a 1000cc sprint race bike before now, and this thing is a beast. It’s got some beans. The power is incredible, and it handles really well, too. I just have to figure out how to get the most out of it with more seat time. I know I need to ride it inline more, and honestly this feels like how I had to adjust in racing the different classes. It’s going to be fun.”
The 2025 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship resumes on May 30-June 1 for high-speed action at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
The following is from OrangeCat Racing…
It was a dream start to the 2025 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 season for OrangeCat Racing. The team’s rider tandem of 2024 Stock 1000 runner-up Jayson Uribe and two-time Stock 1000 champion Andrew Lee each secured one victory and one second place result this past weekend at Road Atlanta. The duo ended the round tied for the top spot in the points standings.
It was an impressive outing for Lee in his return to racing full-time in the Stock 1000 Class, as he also clinched pole position on Saturday morning. Both riders now lead the chase for the class title by 13 points with four rounds remaining.
Lee and Uribe ended the first on-track session of the 2025 Stock 1000 season at the top of the time sheets. Lee was the class of the field in Friday morning practice with a best lap time of 1:27.683. Uribe was just 0.267 seconds off Lee’s pace. Later Friday, Uribe and Lee finished the first of two qualifying sessions as the second- and third-fastest riders, respectively. The second and final qualifying session of the weekend took place Saturday morning and saw Lee clinch pole position in his first-round racing with the team. Lee improved his pace from Qualifying 1 by about a second, and Uribe qualified in third place to put both OrangeCat riders on the front row of the starting grid.
After a race stoppage due to multiple incidents on the first lap of Saturday afternoon’s Race 1, Uribe got the holeshot and Lee was shortly thereafter chasing Uribe for the race lead. Lee gradually closed the gap to Uribe and made a pass on his teammate at the last corner on the last lap of the shortened 8-lap race to secure a welcome-back victory by 0.009 seconds.
Race 2 started much the same as Race 1, with Uribe and Lee building a gap to the rest of the field. This time, though, Uribe’s pace remained steady throughout the full-length 12-lap race. Uribe led every lap on his way to getting his first win of the 2025 season by a margin of 2.006 seconds over Lee.
The OrangeCat Racing team will be back in action later this month for the second MotoAmerica Stock 1000 round of 2025, which takes place at the Road America circuit in Elkhart Lake, Wis., on May 30-June 1.
Jayson Uribe / No. 36
“The OrangeCat Racing crew couldn’t have asked for a better debut weekend. I’m so proud of what we achieved as a team. Practice and qualifying didn’t quite go to plan on my side of the garage. We never really had the chance to make the most of qualifying, but we still made it to the front row in P3. I didn’t care who was in front as long as it was Andrew or I. Our goal was to use each other to pull a gap, then battle it out ourselves without worries. Andrew got the best of me with a great move in the last corner of the last lap in Race 1, and I was able to pull enough of a gap to take home the win in Race 2. My BMW was incredible, the crew was flawless, and the support from my family and friends was overwhelming.”
Andrew Lee / No. 14
“What a dream start with the OrangeCat Racing team. Splitting wins and second places with my teammate couldn’t have gone any better. We’ve been making steady progress on setup and have found some things that I work well with. In Race 1, I felt confident and competitive making a last lap pass for the win. For Race 2, we made a change but had limited warm-up time because of the track conditions. I didn’t quite have the same level of comfort in the race as we had hoped. The team has put so much effort into this program and gave me the chance to win for the first time since 2019. I can’t thank them enough, and I’m looking forward to fighting for more wins with this crew throughout the season.”
The following is from Ducati…
Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati) delivered two hard-fought performances at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta during round two of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, locking in back-to-back third-place finishes aboard the Panigale V4 R.
The defending Superbike champion got to work quickly during Friday practice, achieving the third fastest time of 1:25.617, 0.173 of a second behind the leader.
On Saturday, Herrin qualified fourth with a fastest lap of 1:24.789, just over a second off pole-sitter Cameron Beaubier. Race one occurred under wet conditions, and Herrin got a strong start, holding third for all 15 laps of the shortened race. A late-race mistake allowed the fourth-place rider to close the gap, but Herrin held him off at the checkered flag by just 0.147 of a second.
Sunday’s Race 2 ran 19 laps in dry, sunny conditions, with Herrin again starting fourth. He passed Jake Gagne on lap two to take over third and held that position for the rest of the race.
While unable to challenge for the win, Herrin’s consistency helped him jump from fourth to third in the overall championship point standings. After two of nine rounds, Herrin has 59 points.
Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati – #1)
“Overall, it was a solid weekend. The bike felt good, and the team did a great job. We struggled a bit on fresh tires all weekend, and that held us back from going after the leaders. Race one in the wet went well—I felt strong and grabbed another third-place finish, which I’m happy about.
“Race two in the dry was tougher. I was really having to override the front of the bike just to keep pace, and it got to the point where I was tugging the front in every corner. We’ve got some work to do on setup, for sure.
“Road Atlanta and Barber have always been tracks where we’ve had to push extra hard to stay competitive, so leaving round two in a better place than we did last year is a big win. A huge thanks to the entire Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati crew. I’m looking forward to Road America. It’s a track I love, and I’m ready to fight.”
Round three of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship will occur May 30 – June 1 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The 4.0-mile, 14-turn track has challenged motorcycle racers for over six decades and remains one of the fastest and most iconic stops on the MotoAmerica calendar.
The following is from Indian Motorcycle…
Round two of the Mission King Of The Baggers (KOTB) series rolled into Road Atlanta this past weekend, and S&S/Indian Motorcycle factory rider Loris Baz delivered a standout performance aboard his Indian Challenger, powered by the class-dominating, liquid-cooled PowerPlus 112 engine. The Frenchman earned his first-ever KOTB victory in Race 1 and followed it up with a strong second-place finish in Race 2, marking his third podium in just four starts during his debut season. Baz now sits second in the championship standings with 61 points, quickly establishing himself as a serious contender in the title fight.
Race 1 saw challenging weather conditions as wet and rainy skies plagued the day. When the green light flashed, Baz was third off the grid but quickly dropped to fifth early in the opening lap. Undeterred by the slick track, he steadily worked his way forward as the Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew ran tightly in positions 2-3-4 behind Harley-Davidson’s Kyle Wyman, who initially looked poised for a runaway victory. As the race entered its final laps, Baz made a late charge, first passing teammate Troy Herfoss, then setting his sights on Wyman. On the final lap, Baz executed a perfectly timed draft on the back straight, overtaking Wyman and clinching the win by a razor-thin margin of just 0.199 seconds. Herfoss secured third, while teammate Tyler O’Hara rounded out the top five.
Race 2 restarted after an early red flag, and Herfoss quickly slotted into second, with Baz in fourth. By lap five, Baz had moved into second and began to reel in Wyman once again. Despite his relentless pursuit over the remaining laps, Baz was unable to close the final gap, ultimately crossing the line in second aboard his S&S/Indian Challenger, building strong momentum heading into the team’s home race at Road America.”
“Only two rounds into the season and Loris is already settling in incredibly well,” said Gary Gray, Vice President of Product Technology, Racing, and Service for Indian Motorcycle. “He’s shown impressive speed and composure aboard the Indian Challenger, and to earn his first win and another podium this early in his rookie season says a lot about his potential. The S&S team has done a phenomenal job getting him up to speed, and we’re excited to see what the rest of the season holds.”
The King Of The Baggers season resumes for round three at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI on May 30-June 1, a home race for the S&S Cycle team. For more information on the 2025 King Of The Baggers series, visit MotoAmerica.com.
Indian Motorcycle Racing is supported by S&S Cycle as title sponsor and is presented by Progressive Insurance and Mission Foods, with additional support from Parts Unlimited, Drag Specialties, Performance Finance, and Min Hsiang.
The following is from Harley-Davidson…
Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing team rider Kyle Wyman led every lap to win his third Mission King Of The Baggers race of the season on Sunday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia. Wyman also rode his race-prepared Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycle to a second-place finish on Saturday and stretched his championship lead to 34 points.
“We got a second chance with a red flag on Sunday, so I knew I had to capitalize,” said Wyman. “I had great race pace on the Harley-Davidson Dynojet Road Glide. And I feel like we are building momentum since the start of the year and look forward to running out front for the Harley hometown crowd at Road America.”
Wyman qualified on the Mission King Of The Baggers pole with a best lap time of 1:29.152 on the 2.55-mile, 12-turn Road Atlanta road course. Racing on a wet track on Saturday, Wyman pulled away from the field early but found himself in a battle with Factory Indian rider Loris Baz in the closing laps of the 7-lap race. Baz passed for the lead at turn 10 on the final lap and held on for a 0.199 seconds win over Wyman. Factory Indian rider Troy Herfoss finished third, 3.205 seconds back. RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider Hayden Gillim finished fourth, and Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Bradley Smith was sixth.
In sunny and dry conditions on Sunday, the Mission King Of The Baggers race was stopped twice for a red flag, first on the opening lap for an on-track incident involving Kyle Ohnsorg and Rocco Landers that Wyman barely avoided after a poor start, and again on lap 2 of the restart when the engine of the Factory Indian ridden by Herfoss failed and oiled the track. Wyman took off on the second re-start, posting a blazing first lap of 1:29.108 to open a gap on Baz that stretched to more than one second. Wyman finished 1.797 seconds ahead of second-place Baz. Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider James Rispoli, Smith and Gillim waged a race-long battle for third place with Smith gaining the last podium spot by 0.107 seconds over Rispoli in fourth with Gillim a further 0.090 seconds back in fifth place.
After 4 of 14 rounds in the 2025 Mission King Of The Baggers series, Wyman leads in series points with 95, followed by Baz with 61 points, Smith with 52, and Herfoss with 44 points.
The Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing team returns to action May 30-June 1 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis.
Saddlemen Race Development/Harley-Davidson Rider Jake Lewis Wins Twice In Mission Super Hooligan
Also at Road Atlanta, Harley-Davidson® Pan America® 1250 ST riders filled all podium positions and dominated the second round of the 2025 Mission Super Hooligan National Championship. Saddlemen Race Development rider Jake Lewis earned race wins on Saturday and Sunday and now leads the series by 20 points.
On Saturday, Lewis and the defending series champion, Saddlemen Race Development/Harley-Davidson rider Cory West, battled for six laps on a wet track. West passed Lewis for the lead on lap five, but Lewis got past his teammate at turn 10 on the final lap to get the win by 0.174 seconds. KWR Harley-Davidson rider Cody Wyman finished third. On Sunday. Lewis opened a gap on the field on the first lap after West rolled off the track and could not continue. Lewis opened a lead that stretched to 4.502 seconds at the finish. Cody Wyman finished second and Saddlemen Race Development rider Travis Wyman finished third to complete an all Harley-Davidson podium for both Super Hooligan races.
“Today in the dry I wanted to really push the pace on the opening lap and let them try to keep up,” said Lewis.
After four of 10 Super Hooligan races, Lewis moves into the series lead with 82 points. Travis Wyman and Cody Wyman are tied for second place with 62 points. West is in fourth place with 61 points. The Mission Super Hooligan National Championship resumes June 27-29 at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Wash.
The following is from Altus Motorsports…
The latest round of the 2025 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship took place at Road Atlanta, and Altus Motorsports continued to build momentum with standout performances from its four-rider lineup. With changing weather conditions and a deep field, the team showed both speed and resilience.
Supersport – Continued Progress Across the Board
After qualifying 5th in Q2, Jake Lewis backed up his speed with two solid results in the races on his Yamaha YZF-R9. He led almost the entirety of Race 1 in mixed conditions but had to settle for 2nd. He followed it with 6th in Race 2, keeping himself well inside the top 10 in the championship standings
Jake Lewis: “It stings a bit to lead the entire race and lose a win on the last lap but I’m still really happy with that ride. We have made really good progress with the R9 since Barber and will hopefully be fighting for these podiums the rest of the season. I have to give a huge thank you to the whole Altus Motorsports Team for busting their butts for me. My Crew Chief, Jeremy McWilliams; my mechanic, Will; LJ; and Murph on the electronics.”
Torin Collins had his strongest weekend yet, qualifying 10th and finishing 13th in Race 1, before a season-best 8th in Race 2 on his Suzuki GSX-R750.
Torin Collins: “Great confidence booster in Atlanta. The bike and team were dialed in, and we found a solid direction in setup—it showed on track. A strong P10 in qualifying set the tone for the weekend. Race 1 was tricky with the 50/50 conditions, but I managed to bring it home with more points on the board. Race 2 was the highlight—rode hard and aggressive, battled throughout, and came away with a solid P8 and my first top 10 of the season. Even with a nagging thumb injury, my pace was right there with the front group, which is a great sign of what’s to come. We’re building momentum.”
Owen Williams qualified lower than he wanted in 17th aboard his Suzuki GSX-R750. After a great start in Race 1, he worked his way up to 10th, right behind teammate Jaret Nassaney, by lap 3. Unfortunately, Jaret crashed and Owen ran off track after taking avoiding action and was pushed to the back, but he fought his way back to 23rd. Attempting to move up quickly into Turn 1 in Race 2, he was a bit overaggressive and crashed out.
Owen Williams: “Atlanta was a roller coaster of conditions and unexpected challenges. However, I’m leaving the weekend feeling confident and ready to bring the fight for the top ten for round 3 at my favorite track in Wisconsin.”
Jaret Nassaney had perhaps the most turbulent weekend of all. After losing a chain in Practice 1 that destroyed his swingarm and motor, the team rebuilt his YZF-R9 in time for Q1. He qualified 13th. He had an amazing start in Race 1 and, despite the challenging mixed conditions, he moved up to 9th place. He felt good and was pushing hard, confident in his top-5 pace. Unfortunately, he lost the rear on the exit of turn 1 and crashed out of the race. He took the Sunday start a bit battered and bruised, but toughed it out to finish in 14th.
Jaret Nassaney: “Yeah, a bit of a roller coaster weekend! Race 1 was wet but drying—I got an amazing start and was up to 9th by the first lap. I felt like I had the pace for the top 5, but the rear snapped coming out of Turn 1 and launched me off. Beat up my hand and elbow pretty good. Race 2, I was more beat up than I realized. My shoulder and elbow were hurting, plus I had some brake fade, but salvaged a few points in 14th. Not the weekend I was hoping for, but I’ll keep working and come back stronger.”
The Altus Motorsports squad showed fight, pace, and continued improvement at Road Atlanta. With confidence growing and Road America next on the calendar, the team is aiming to convert lessons learned into podium performances.
“The entire team is really starting to gel,” said George Nassaney, Team Owner. “It feels like a family which is the vibe we have always strived for at Altus. Despite the crashes, I am extremely proud of how all of our riders are doing and the way our crew is stepping up to support them. I am really looking forward to the rest of the season.”
