The MotoAmerica 2023 season was nothing short of iconic moments and racing euphoria and this brief wrapup is a testament. Jake Gagne, the maestro behind two MotoAmerica Superbike championships, found himself in unfamiliar territory this year. Although he had an illustrious season record with 12 race wins the previous year, 2023 brought a more heated competition. Gagne was persistently pursued by the prowess of 2022 Supersport Champion Josh Herrin. However, in a thrilling turn at Pittsburgh’s eighth stop, Gagne locked in his third consecutive MotoAmerica Superbike title, leaving two rounds and four races to spare. Gagne ultimately finished the season with a comfortable 148-point lead over Herrin and the #1 Championship Plate.
But the Superbike category wasn’t the only one bursting with exhilaration. At the same eventful eighth round, Avery Dreher showcased flair by capturing the Junior Cup championship title atop his Bad Boys Racing Kawasaki. Mikayla Moore swept all seven races in the Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. Championship, creating a historic legacy of dominance.
Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC’s Xavi Fores was crowned the Champ in the Supersport class after a blistering start to the season. On his Disrupt Racing Suzuki, Hayden Gillim clinched the Stock 1000 title. Tyler O’Hara rode home as the Champ in the Super Hooligans series.
Only a few titles remained up for grabs at the season finale in New Jersey. Riding the N2 Racing BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha, Blake Davis bagged the Twins Cup title after a heart-stopping event where Gus Rodio’s challenge ended early due to the rainy conditions. Vance & Hines Mission Harley-Davidson’s Hayden Gillim, displaying strategic brilliance, secured the King of the Baggers Championship.
What a season 2023 was. As MotoAmerica prepares for its tenth season in the paddock, they’ve already announced their provisional 2024 calendar. As they say, the 2024 season begins now!
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