The 2024 MotoAmerica season has concluded spectacularly, delivering some of the most exhilarating motorcycle racing we’ve seen in years. From heated rivalries to breakout stars, the championship battles across all classes kept fans on the edge of their seats. Here’s a proper look at the MotoAmerica 2024 Season Wrapup highlights.
Superbike Showdown: Herrin Clinches the Title
The premier Superbike championship culminated at New Jersey Motorsports Park with a fierce duel between Josh Herrin of Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati and Cameron Beaubier on his Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW. Despite not needing a win to secure the championship, Herrin showcased his determination by pushing hard and winning Race 1 on Saturday. This win earned him his second Superbike championship and tied him with the legendary Wayne Rainey for 10th place on the all-time Superbike win list with 16 victories, putting him just one behind Nicky Hayden.
Herrin expressed his surprise and gratitude after the race, acknowledging the challenges he faced and the support from his team and family. His triumph at a track that hadn’t favored him in the past made the victory even more special.
Adding to the team’s success, Herrin’s teammate Loris Baz made history on Sunday by becoming the first Frenchman to win an AMA Superbike race in the United States. Baz’s thrilling victory also made him the seventh different winner in the MotoAmerica Superbike series for 2024, setting a new record for the number of winners in a single season.
Supersport Success: Scholtz Secures the Championship
In the Supersport class, Mathew Scholtz of Strack Racing Yamaha entered the final round with a substantial points lead over PJ Jacobsen of Rahal Ducati Moto w/ XPEL. Riding strategically, Scholtz finished fifth on Saturday, enough to clinch his second MotoAmerica championship and his first in the Supersport category.
Stock 1000 Triumph: Gillim Defends His Title
Hayden Gillim, riding for Real Steel Motorsports Honda, faced intense competition from Jayson Urbie of OrangeCat Racing BMW in the Stock 1000 class. Gillim needed strong performances in New Jersey to defend his title, and he delivered by winning both races over the weekend. His victories secured the 2024 championship and showcased the potential of the Honda CBR 1000RR-R SP Fireblade.
MotoAmerica 2024 Season: Rising Stars and Dominant Performances
The support classes saw remarkable achievements as well. Mikayla Moore dominated the Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. Championship by winning seven out of eight races, securing her championship for the second consecutive year.
In the Junior Cup, newcomer Matthew Chapin made an impressive debut season on his BARTCON Racing Kawasaki. Clinching the 2024 Junior Cup Championship by winning six out of ten races, Chapin competed in the Twins Cup at Circuit of The Americas, finishing a respectable fourth and fifth.
Corey West of Saddlemen/Harley-Davidson claimed his first championship in the always-thrilling Super Hooligans series at round ten at Circuit of The Americas. Meanwhile, Alessandro Di Mario secured the Twins Cup championship on his Rodio Racing – Powered by Robem Engineering Aprilia, capping off a season of consistent performance.
King of the Baggers: Herfoss Takes the Crown
The King of the Baggers championship was a nail-biter, with only two points separating Harley-Davidson Factory Racing’s Kyle Wyman and S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Troy Herfoss heading into the final round. Riding for RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson, Rocco Landers won Saturday’s race, postponing the championship decision. However, Herfoss delivered a commanding performance on Sunday to secure his seventh win of the season and clinched the championship in his rookie year.
MotoAmerica 2024 Season: A Season to Remember
The MotoAmerica 2024 Season highlights a year filled with intense rivalries, historic achievements, and the emergence of new talent. As teams and riders prepare for the next season, this year’s unforgettable moments will fuel their passion and determination. The 2024 MotoAmerica season has set a high bar for competition, and we can’t wait to see what unfolds in 2025.
Check out the MotoAmerica 2025 season schedule HERE.
Images: Brian J Nelson, Obsidian Photos
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