MotoAmerica Superbike Cup Creates Unified 2026 Grid

MotoAmerica has officially confirmed that the MotoAmerica Superbike Cup will absorb the Stock 1000 class, creating a unified grid that not only elevates the competition but also redefines career pathways for America’s rising road racing stars. With the integration of Stock 1000 machines into the premier Superbike class, this new Superbike Cup format will present deeper grids, more equitable racing, and greater exposure for developing talent.

At the core of this change is a dual-championship points structure. Riders competing in the MotoAmerica Superbike Cup will now race directly alongside the top-tier Superbike contenders across all 20 races and nine venues of the 2026 season. They’ll earn points in both the overall Superbike standings and within the Superbike Cup subclass, with the possibility of stepping onto both podiums in a single weekend. The potential for visibility and upward momentum has never been stronger.

This change will not only increase the number of motorcycles on the Superbike grid but also create a more competitive field due to allowances for Stock machines. Said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland, “With the level of the current production motorcycles, there will be tracks where the Superbike Cup racers could run close to the front of the Superbike class. Having the Superbike Cup class in the Superbike class also allows the Cup racers to compete at all nine of our venues and in all 20 of our Superbike races.”

That competitive parity will be ensured through a balanced rulebook that gives lower-performing motorcycles more flexibility—closing the performance gap between factory Superbikes and homologated production-spec machines.

MotoAmerica Superbike Cup Redefines Progression in U.S. Road Racing

The move to sunset the Stock 1000 class and establish the MotoAmerica Superbike Cup marks a strategic mod in MotoAmerica’s developmental philosophy. In years past, the Stock 1000 class served as a proving ground—but lacked the exposure, grid size, and stakes of the main Superbike events. By blending these two rosters into one, MotoAmerica is investing in a more dynamic, competitive, and accessible future.

Importantly, MotoAmerica has also confirmed that the current Superbike rules package will remain in place through 2027. This continuity gives both teams and privateers ample time to prepare, budget, and optimize their machinery for this new format. The MotoAmerica Superbike Cup riders—many of whom are young, hungry, and highly skilled—will now have a direct line to compete against the best riders in the country, on the biggest stage in American motorcycle racing.

This merger is more than just a reshuffling of classes. It’s a reimagining of what it means to rise through the ranks of MotoAmerica. By bringing Stock-level talent directly into the Superbike spotlight, the MotoAmerica Superbike Cup becomes the bridge between ambition and achievement.

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Allan Lane

Philadelphia born and bred, Allan Lane is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of digital magazines. He launched his first publication, SportBikes Inc Magazine in 2010, followed by dosage MAGAZINE in 2019. Recently, Allan launched his third online publication, Club For Man. As a journalist, Allan covers fashion, lifestyle, culture, art, and motorcycles.

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