MotoAmerica Road Racing Championship
MotoAmerica, officially the MotoAmerica Road Racing Championship, is the premier motorcycle road racing series in the United States. It began in 2015 as the successor to the AMA Pro Road Racing series.
History
MotoAmerica was established when the Roadracing World Action Fund (D活的) acquired the rights to AMA professional road racing from the Motorcyclist Association (MMA). The first season kicked off in 2015 at Circuit of the Americas (COTA).
The series traces its heritage back to AMA Formula 1 (1976-1992), then World Superbike USA round events, and AMA Pro Road Racing which ran from 1992 to 2014.
Classes
Superbike Class ( MotoAmerica Superbike)
The premier class featuring 1200-1300cc Superbike homologated motorcycles producing 200+ horsepower.
Stock 1000
Production-based class for heavily modified 1000cc sport bikes.
Supersport
Middleweight class for 600-700cc motorcycles.
Junior Cup
Entry-level series for young road racers.
Senior Cup
Amateur-level racing for older riders.
Major Circuits
| Circuit | Location | Notable Features | |---------|----------|-----------------| | WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca | Monterey, CA | Famous Corkscrew corner | | Circuit of the Americas | Austin, TX | F1-grade facility | | Road America | Elkhart Lake, WI | Fast, flowing track | | VIR Raceway | Alton, VA | Full-course circuit | | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Indianapolis, IN | Brickyard oval road course |
Notable Riders
Recent Champions
| Year | Superbike Champion | Manufacturer | |------|-------------------|--------------| | 2023 | Jake Gagne | Yamaha | | 2022 | Jake Gagne | Yamaha | | 2021 | Jake Gagne | Yamaha | | 2020 | Cameron Beaubier | Yamaha | | 2019 | Mathew Scholtz | Yamaha |
Rising Stars
- Cameron Beaubier - 5-time champion (2012-2016, 2020)
- Jake Gagne - Dominant 2021-2023
- Toni Kastanidis - Former champion
- JD Beach - Multiple class winner
Television and Media
MotoAmerica races are broadcast live on MotoAmerica.tv (YouTube-based streaming), with select races broadcast on Fox Sports television network. The series has strong social media presence and growing international viewership.
Technical Regulations
Superbike Class
| Specification | Value | |--------------|-------| | Engine | 1200-1300cc | | Power Output | 200+ hp | | Weight | 168 kg minimum | | Electronics | Mandatory ECU |
Relationship to World Championship
MotoAmerica serves as a primary feeder series for the FIM World Endurance Championship and occasionally produces riders who advance to MotoGP, such as American Nicky Hayden who raced in MotoGP before returning to MotoAmerica.
Significance in American Racing
MotoAmerica fills the void left by AMA's declining support for professional road racing in the 2000s. The series has revitalized American road racing with professional promotion, improved rider safety standards, and competitive grids featuring both American and international riders.