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2026 | MotoAmerica | Silly Season

Discussion in 'General' started by LukeLucky, Aug 21, 2025.

  1. Namarow

    Namarow Well-Known Member

    Thanks!
     
  2. Namarow

    Namarow Well-Known Member

    Some SS conjecture

    Rahal Yakov Duc
    Rahal Dimario Duc
    Rahal Herrin Duc

    M4 Scott Suz
    M4 Suz
    Giacomoto Doyle
    Aussie Dave Dave Yamaha
    Strack Blake Davis Yamaha
    CW CW Disrupt
    MP MV Augusta
    MP MV Augusta
    Hammer Suz
    Rodio Gus Duc
    TOP PRO Waters DUC
    TOP PRO Arrango DUC

    Altus Yamaha
    Altus Suz
    Altus Suz
    Altus Yamaha
    3D Suz
    3D Suz
    Warhorse Binder Duc
    Warhorse Grigg Duc

    Cycle Pros Racing
    JBJR Duc
    BPR Yamaha
    BPR Yamaha
     
  3. motodog650

    motodog650 pissed-off bloody wanker

    Arango & Waters Will Race Ducati Panigale V2 Machines In 2026 Supersport Championship - MotoAmerica

    Speaking with TopPro Motorsports owner Arango, he confirmed that both he and Waters will compete in the full Supersport season, including the 84th running of the Daytona 200. TopPro Edge Racing is also working diligently on bringing in a third rider as a wild-card entry for the “Great American Motorcycle Race.”

    When pressed for details, Arango wouldn’t elaborate…at least not yet. “I can’t say much right now, but we’re working on it. The rider is very well-known, and it will be a huge deal if we are able to pull it off. It will be a one-off ride at Daytona only, and Ducati Corse is involved in helping us put the whole thing together.”

    Arango added that things are progressing quickly, and he hopes to be able to make an announcement soon. “When it happens, you’ll be among the first to know,” Arango said.
     
  4. The Beer Hunter

    The Beer Hunter Well-Known Member

    Am I the only one who saw an outline of a MotoGP bike at the very very end of Top Pro's announcement video on IG? Who are they working to get?

    Seems like itd have to be someone already in the Ducati Camp.

    The Marquez brothers I'm sure would love to do it but I doubt Ducati would let them. Pecco has been public about wanting to run Suzuka so maybe? Bulega?
     
  5. regularguy

    regularguy Always Krispy

    MA reduced the Daytona 200 max fuel capacity to 15.5 liters making it a 3 stop race. This resolves the R9 fuel consumption issue. Ridiculous IMO.
     
  6. tawzx12r

    tawzx12r Influencer to none

    More stops...more tires.... more cost...
     
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  7. Used2befast

    Used2befast Well-Known Member

    Im just kinda sick of them constantly changing the rules to fit bike A, B or C into the 200. Fuel capacity isnt really gonna win the 200. The bikes drink fuel at different rates. Unless they are going to control that too :rolleyes: 1 flow rate for all engines....this is stupid.
     
  8. 392

    392 Well-Known Member

    JD

    facts.

    Hayden will be in Honda.
     
  9. Circacee

    Circacee Well-Known Member

    JD ran well on the Yammy, right? Love that dude. Hope get goes well.
     
  10. Mike Fennell

    Mike Fennell Never Was

    Damn, man. JD hasn't even posted, as far as I can tell! A day or two ago he was still saying '26 was up in the air. I guess nothing was signed.

    Psyched for him.
     
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  11. R/T Performance

    R/T Performance Well-Known Member

    chatt
    chatted with Him at PRI he said he had some stuff he was working on but it would be a while before he could announce
     
  12. Namarow

    Namarow Well-Known Member

    SBK conjecture
    WHSBK Ducati: Beaubier
    WHSBK Ducati: Smith
    Rahal Ducati: Jacobsen
    Wrench Ducati: Petersen
    OrangeCat BMW: SDK
    OrangeCat BMW: Uribe
    M4: Escalante
    M4:?
    Attack Yamaha: Fong
    Attack Yamaha: ? Beach?
    Strack Yamaha: Scholtz
    Southern Honda: Gillim
    Southern Honda?
    Sheibe BMW?
    Thrashed Yamaha: Flinders
     
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  13. Trainwreck

    Trainwreck I could give a heck

    Curious as to who M4 will put on the 2nd bike in Superbike or SuperSport. I thought Max did pretty decent... Especially for his first year. although I am a bit biased as he's a Michigan boy and just generally a good kid to talk to. I order parts from STG often and I always make sure to call him and waste his time about it.

    I wonder if they'll look overseas for the 2nd SBK rider. Not sure who they'd bring up from SS. There's good talent there but it all seems to be signed. Is Loris Baz trying to stay stateside?
     
  14. hotnail

    hotnail Well-Known Member

    Still can’t wrap my head around the fact that Herrin is not on a superbike in 2026!
     
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  15. racesbikes

    racesbikes WTB a Size 50/60 Race Suit

    It would make me laugh if it was Andrea Iannone….
     
  16. Jon Bawden

    Jon Bawden Well-Known Member

    My guess would be Bautista for the one-off Top Pro Daytona ride. He's towards the end of his WSBK career and it's a good bucket list item to check off and maybe an appetizer for the future.
     
  17. Mike Fennell

    Mike Fennell Never Was

    I'll bet they're trying to find someone with money. I thought Paasch already showed promise but he doesn't come with a checkbook. (He's a local and my friend knows his dad so I'm biased).
     
  18. onesixsix

    onesixsix Oh, Bother

    That would be funny and also kinda appropriate...

    I talked to Paasch at a couple of MA rounds. He's a really nice dude and a talented rider that can win if he could get a consistent ride underneath him.

    On the topic of Baz... did he not get picked up for '26 by one of the bagger teams?
     
  19. Namarow

    Namarow Well-Known Member

    Brandon is another example of how far this series needs to dig out from. He is a top rider with 2 Daytona wins. Great social media following. No ride. It is a shame he has not been able to capitalize on the following somehow.
     
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  20. backbone

    backbone scarred for life

    I thought he was with Jarritos again?
     

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