Ohio Mini Roadracing League Announces Two Mission Mini Cup Qualifiers

Buckeye Bonus: Valuable National Final Points Coming To Midwest In 2026

IRVINE, CA – April 30, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is proud to announce that Ohio Mini Roadracing League has joined the growing list of organizations hosting qualifiers for the 2026 Mission Mini Cup National Final.

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

“We appreciate the support of the Ohio Mini Roadracing League and their continued commitment to the MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup Championship,” said Chuck Aksland, COO of MotoAmerica. “Travis Evans and his team are helping grow the Mission Mini Cup system by hosting two races where riders can earn the 10 available bonus points toward the National Final, and we look forward to seeing everyone compete at Road America in August.”

Indiana’s Cole Schannen leans into a lefthander at last year’s Mission Mini Cup National Final.
Photo by Larry Lawrence.

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 (ages 10-14)
• GP 190 (ages 12-16)

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

“Ohio Mini Roadracing League is thrilled to join the MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup Championship and bring this nationally recognized format to our riders,” said Travis Evans, President of Ohio Mini Roadracing League. “Our purpose is to advance the sport of motorcycle racing for our young racers, and there is no better way than to partner with MotoAmerica. We can’t wait to watch all the action this summer!”

Michigan native Owen Smith (#40) leading Gira Macanga (#88) through a right-hand sweeper at Road America’s Briggs & Stratton Motorplex. Photo by Larry Lawrence.

The Ohio Mini Roadracing League-hosted Mission Mini Cup qualifiers will take place at G&J Kartway in Camden, Ohio, on May 24, and Adkins Speed Center in Port Washington, Ohio, on June 28.

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 details on the Ohio Mini Roadracing League-hosted Mission Mini Cup qualifiers, CLICK HERE

For more details on all available Mission Mini Cup qualifiers, CLICK HERE

To watch all the Mission Mini Cup National Final action this August, CLICK HERE

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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