Utah SuperBike To Host Three Mission Mini Cup Qualifiers In 2026

Beehive State Buzz: Utah SuperBike Increases To Three Mission Mini Cup Qualifiers For National Final This Summer

IRVINE, CA – March 17, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is proud to announce that Utah SuperBike has joined the growing list of organizations hosting qualifiers for the 2026 Mission Mini Cup National Final.

The addition of Utah SuperBike further strengthens MotoAmerica’s nationwide grassroots development program by giving riders in Utah and surrounding states an opportunity to earn bonus points and prepare for the biggest Mission Mini Cup event of the season.

Chip Lampley was a front-runner at last year’s Mission Mini Cup National Final, where he showcased his talent by riding his Honda CRF50F to podium finishes in three out of the five Stock 50 races. Photo by Larry Lawrence.

“We appreciate Utah SuperBike’s commitment to hosting these MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup qualifiers,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “Jeff (Taylor, Utah SuperBike Vice President) and his team already host a successful racing series in Utah, and they have stepped up by providing multiple chances for their riders to earn the 10 available bonus points toward the National Final in August. We look forward to seeing everyone compete for a championship later this summer.”

The Mission Mini Cup program features riders aged six to 16 in the following classes:

• Stock 50 (ages 6-8)
• Stock 110 (ages 8-12)
• GP 110 (ages 10-14)
• GP 160 (10-14)
• GP 190 (12-16)

The Mission Mini Cup classes serve as the official youth development ladder of MotoAmerica and are a proving ground for the sport’s next generation of professional talent.

“Utah SuperBike is thrilled to host these Mission Mini Cup qualifiers again for 2026,” said Taylor. “This year, we have added another qualifier to the schedule, giving everyone three chances to get the 10 bonus points towards the National Final in August. We recognize that the future of American racing rests on the shoulders of these young athletes, and Utah SuperBike is honored to support their two-wheel dreams.”

Maverick Johnson is a premier rising talent in American road racing. Following a dominant season in both the GP 110 and GP 160 classes—where he secured six podiums across eight races at the National Final—Johnson finished second and third overall, respectively. His standout performance has earned him a coveted spot with the Aspar KSB Academy to compete in the 2026 ESBK (Spanish Superbike Championship). Photo by Larry Lawrence.

The Utah SuperBike-hosted Mission Mini Cup qualifiers are scheduled for May 30, June 20, and July 11 at Burt Brothers Motorpark in Tooele, Utah.

A one-time, 10-point bonus is awarded to participants in any of the 2026 Mission Mini Cup qualifiers regardless of the number of events entered and will be used to calculate the final finishing order for the Mission Mini Cup National Final, to be held at Road America’s Briggs & Stratton Motorplex on August 7-9.

Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha again are providing manufacturer contingency to support the Stock 50 and Stock 110 classes, further enhancing the offering for riders throughout the 2026 season.

For more information on the Utah SuperBike-hosted Mission Mini Cup qualifiers, visit utahsbk.com

For more details on all available Mission Mini Cup qualifiers, visit motoamerica.com/qualifier-events/

You can watch all the Mission Mini Cup National Final action on MotoAmerica Live+ this August.

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Twins Cup, Talent Cup, Super Hooligan National Championship, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner. For more information, please visit www.MotoAmerica.com, and MotoAmerica’s social platforms on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. To watch all things MotoAmerica, subscribe to MotoAmerica’s live streaming and video on-demand service, MotoAmerica Live+

Source: MotoAmerica

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