MotoAmerica Opens A New Chapter In Youth Highway Racing With The 2025 MotoAmerica Expertise Cup
Racers Aged 14 To 21 To Race Goal-Constructed Moto3 Krämer Racebikes “On The Highway To MotoGP”
IRVINE, CA (June 14, 2024) – MotoAmerica, North America’s premier street racing championship, is thrilled to announce a brand new path for America’s younger street racers to succeed in the best stage of the game as it’s set to begin a brand new chapter in American street racing in 2025 with the MotoAmerica Expertise Cup. The MotoAmerica Expertise Cup shall be part of the “Highway To MotoGP” program.
The MotoAmerica Expertise Cup takes the place of the present Junior Cup class at MotoAmerica’s Championship rounds with riders aged 14-21 doing battle on purpose-built Krämer racing bikes, that are race-ready and powered by 350cc KTM powerplants. The spec-racing class supplies a greater package deal for MotoAmerica’s younger stars to hone their expertise than the production-class bikes used within the Junior Cup class since 2018.
“We all know racing high-performance bikes supplies our younger athletes extra alternatives and higher prepares them to race at larger ranges on the ‘Highway to MotoGP,’ ” stated MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “That is the primary time MotoAmerica has created a category for our younger riders that’s on the identical performance-level bike as different ‘Highway to MotoGP’ Expertise Cups worldwide. MotoAmerica was based on the very thought of racing Moto3-type bikes, and now we’re lastly making that idea a actuality. I’m actually excited as a result of as much as 5 riders will get an invite to take part within the Crimson Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup choice. My MotoAmerica companions are additionally excited to offer our youthful riders this chance.”
The MotoAmerica Expertise Cup will include not less than six occasions and one preseason take a look at with a type of occasions to be held along with the 2025 Crimson Bull Grand Prix of The Americas at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.
The Krämer APX-350 MA makes over 50 horsepower and weighs underneath 255 kilos (115 kg) able to race. The bike encompasses a absolutely adjustable chassis and suspension and is managed by a Mectronik MKE5 racing ECU and the Krämer APX-350 MAs shall be fitted with Dunlop tires. Full technical specs, particulars, and pictures shall be launched in August.
“Krämer Bikes is proud to be the spec-bike provider of the MotoAmerica Expertise Cup and to assist the following technology of American street racers on their path to the world stage,” stated Jensen Beeler, CEO of Krämer Bikes USA. “Along with our companions in MotoAmerica, we imagine we’ve created a machine that can elevate motorsport for American riders and be the software that readies racers for the Crimson Bull Rookies Cup, FIM Moto3 World Championship, and past.”
“Like all of our bikes, the Krämer APX-350 MA is constructed with the single-minded objective of profitable on the racetrack, and with out the compromises that include a production-based machine,” stated Markus Krämer, Founding father of Krämer Bikes. “We imagine this motorbike is the perfect coaching platform for riders who want to advance to the worldwide stage, and we shall be proud to say at some point {that a} World Champion began their profession on a Krämer.”
The advantages of racing within the new MotoAmerica Expertise Cup are deep. For starters, as much as 5 MotoAmerica Expertise Cup riders per 12 months will obtain invites to check out for the Crimson Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup choice.
The Krämer APX-350 MA will promote for $22,495 with the bikes anticipated to reach within the U.S. in mid-February of 2025. Registration for the waitlist for the APX-350 MAs will happen on the Krämer web site at https://www.kramermotorcyclesusa.com/motoamerica-talent-cup
Riders competing in MotoAmerica Mini Cup will even have loads of motivation to take the following step of their racing endeavors as the highest GP160 and GP190 riders from the MotoAmerica Mini Cup Nationwide Championships shall be offered free season entry within the Expertise Cup. Moreover, the highest 190cc and 160cc members from the FIM MiniCUP Collection will even be given a free season entry to the Expertise Cup. With a view to qualify for the free season entry, each FIM MiniCUP and MotoAmerica Mini Cup riders should adjust to the age necessities of the Expertise Cup.
“We’re very comfortable to welcome the brand new MotoAmerica Expertise Cup to the Highway to MotoGP,” says Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer at MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports activities. “America has an enormous historical past in our sport, and we wish to see extra of that made sooner or later. The easiest way to try this, we all know from expertise throughout the Highway to MotoGP, is to create an setting that gives useful and related expertise – however pairing it with the chance to progress. The brand new MotoAmerica Expertise Cup will try this, offering a subsequent step for these within the decrease ranges in addition to the possibility to maneuver up and present their expertise on the subsequent stage within the Crimson Bull MotoGP Rookies Choice Occasion. The Highway to MotoGP is all about widening entry to our sport and creating these sorts of alternatives, so we’re excited to see the Cup start and look ahead to welcoming the inaugural season alongside us at COTA subsequent 12 months.”
“The 2025 MotoAmerica Expertise Cup will supply a wonderful complement to MotoAmerica’s ongoing efforts to offer younger North American street racers with the alternatives essential to develop their expertise to tackle the following stage of the game,” stated AMA and FIM North American President Rob Dingman. “The help of Krämer Bikes and all of the collection’ companions will elevate the collection, take away boundaries for younger racers who wish to pursue a racing profession, and supply younger expertise with an opportunity to shine on the nationwide stage.”
“I couldn’t be happier then once I noticed that lastly we may have an actual “Highway to MotoGP” in america subsequent 12 months,” stated FIM President Jorge Viegas. “We’d like extra gifted American pilots, and that is the best way. MotoAmerica will enable younger abilities to climb all of the steps till reaching MotoGP and the FIM can solely applaud this initiative.”
Extra, from a press launch issued by Dorna:
MotoAmerica Expertise Cup prepared for launch in 2025
The all-new Cup will change into the latest path on the Highway to MotoGP™ subsequent season – offering a brand new alternative for younger riders in North America
Friday, 14 June 2024
The all-new MotoAmerica Expertise Cup will start in 2025! This thrilling addition to the Highway to MotoGP™ programme is designed to offer a brand new, aggressive platform for younger riders in North America to hone their expertise and get useful racing expertise.
The MotoAmerica Expertise Cup takes the place of the present Junior Cup class at MotoAmerica’s Championship rounds and is for riders aged 14 to 21. The inaugural season will characteristic a pre-season take a look at and a minimal of six occasions comprising 12 races. Nearly all of the occasions shall be held alongside MotoAmerica, with one happening alongside MotoGP™ at COTA.
Contributors will race on Krämer APX-350 MA machines, that includes a Krämer chassis and a KTM 350 engine. The bikes may have a totally adjustable chassis and suspension, outfitted with a Mectronik MKE5 racing ECU, and can run on Dunlop tyres. Riders shall be chargeable for buying and sustaining their bikes, with on-site technical help and spare components offered by the producer.
Age relying, the highest 160cc and 190cc class riders from the MotoAmerica Mini Cup Nationwide Championships shall be offered free season entry within the Expertise Cup, in addition to the highest 190cc and 160cc members from the FIM MiniCUP USA. Riders competing in MotoAmerica Expertise Cup will even have loads of alternatives to benefit from the Highway to MotoGP™, with 5 locations on the Choice Occasion for the Crimson Bull MotoGP™ Rookies Cup additionally obtainable to MotoAmerica Expertise Cup riders, offering entry to a different useful platform to point out their expertise.
MotoAmerica is dedicated to fostering the following technology of racing expertise, and the brand new MotoAmerica Expertise Cup shall be an unimaginable new addition to the Highway to MotoGP™!
“We all know racing high-performance bikes supplies our younger athletes extra alternatives and higher prepares them to race at larger ranges on the Highway to MotoGP,” stated MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “That is the primary time MotoAmerica has created a category for our younger riders that’s on the identical performance-level bike as different Highway to MotoGP Expertise Cups worldwide. MotoAmerica was based on the very thought of racing Moto3-type bikes, and now we’re lastly making that idea a actuality. I’m actually excited as a result of as much as 5 riders will get an invite to take part within the Crimson Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup choice. My MotoAmerica companions are additionally excited to offer our youthful riders this chance.”
“Krämer Bikes is proud to be the spec-bike provider of the MotoAmerica Expertise Cup and to assist the following technology of American street racers on their path to the world stage,” stated Jensen Beeler, CEO of Krämer Bikes USA. “Along with our companions in MotoAmerica, we imagine we’ve created a machine that can elevate motorsport for American riders and be the software that readies racers for the Crimson Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, FIM Moto3 World Championship, and past.”
“Like all of our bikes, the Krämer APX-350 MA is constructed with the single-minded objective of profitable on the racetrack, and with out the compromises that include a production-based machine,” stated Markus Krämer, Founding father of Krämer Bikes. “We imagine this motorbike is the perfect coaching platform for riders who want to advance to the worldwide stage, and we shall be proud to say at some point {that a} World Champion began their profession on a Krämer.”
“We’re very comfortable to welcome the brand new MotoAmerica Expertise Cup to the Highway to MotoGP™,” added Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer at MotoGP™ rights holder Dorna Sports activities. “America has an enormous historical past in our sport, and we wish to see extra of that made sooner or later. The easiest way to try this, we all know from expertise throughout the Highway to MotoGP, is to create an setting that gives useful and related expertise – however pairing it with the chance to progress. The brand new MotoAmerica Expertise Cup will try this, offering a subsequent step for these within the decrease ranges in addition to the possibility to maneuver up and present their expertise on the subsequent stage within the Crimson Bull MotoGP Rookies Choice Occasion. The Highway to MotoGP is all about widening entry to our sport and creating these sorts of alternatives, so we’re excited to see the Cup start and look ahead to welcoming the inaugural season alongside us at COTA subsequent 12 months.”
Extra, from a press launch issued by Krämer Bikes:
Krämer Bikes Is Proud to Be the Spec-Bike Supplier for the New MotoAmerica Expertise Cup
IRVINE, CA (June 14, 2024) – MotoAmerica, North America’s premier street racing championship, is thrilled to announce a brand new path for America’s younger street racers to succeed in the best stage of the game as it’s set to begin a brand new chapter in American street racing in 2025 with the MotoAmerica Expertise Cup. The MotoAmerica Expertise Cup shall be part of the “Highway To MotoGP” program.
The MotoAmerica Expertise Cup takes the place of the present Junior Cup class at MotoAmerica’s Championship rounds with riders aged 14-21 doing battle on purpose-built Krämer racing bikes, that are race-ready and powered by 350cc KTM powerplants. The spec-racing class supplies a greater package deal for MotoAmerica’s younger stars to hone their expertise than the production-class bikes used within the Junior Cup class since 2018.
“We all know racing high-performance bikes supplies our younger athletes extra alternatives and higher prepares them to race at larger ranges on the ‘Highway to MotoGP,’ ” stated MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “That is the primary time MotoAmerica has created a category for our younger riders that’s on the identical performance-level bike as different ‘Highway to MotoGP’ Expertise Cups worldwide. MotoAmerica was based on the very thought of racing Moto3-type bikes, and now we’re lastly making that idea a actuality. I’m actually excited as a result of as much as 5 riders will get an invite to take part within the Crimson Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup choice. My MotoAmerica companions are additionally excited to offer our youthful riders this chance.”
The MotoAmerica Expertise Cup will include not less than six occasions and one preseason take a look at with a type of occasions to be held along with the 2025 Crimson Bull Grand Prix of The Americas at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.
The Krämer APX-350 MA makes over 50 horsepower and weighs underneath 255 kilos (115 kg) able to race. The bike encompasses a absolutely adjustable chassis and suspension and is managed by a Mectronik MKE5 racing ECU and the Krämer APX-350 MAs shall be fitted with Dunlop tires. Full technical specs, particulars, and pictures shall be launched in August.
“Krämer Bikes is proud to be the spec-bike provider of the MotoAmerica Expertise Cup and to assist the following technology of American street racers on their path to the world stage,” stated Jensen Beeler, CEO of Krämer Bikes USA. “Along with our companions in MotoAmerica, we imagine we’ve created a machine that can elevate motorsport for American riders and be the software that readies racers for the Crimson Bull Rookies Cup, FIM Moto3 World Championship, and past.”
“Like all of our bikes, the Krämer APX-350 MA is constructed with the single-minded objective of profitable on the racetrack, and with out the compromises that include a production-based machine,” stated Markus Krämer, Founding father of Krämer Bikes. “We imagine this motorbike is the perfect coaching platform for riders who want to advance to the worldwide stage, and we shall be proud to say at some point {that a} World Champion began their profession on a Krämer.”
The advantages of racing within the new MotoAmerica Expertise Cup are deep. For starters, as much as 5 MotoAmerica Expertise Cup riders per 12 months will obtain invites to check out for the Crimson Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup choice.
The Krämer APX-350 MA will promote for $22,495 with the bikes anticipated to reach within the U.S. in mid-February of 2025. Registration for the waitlist for the APX-350 MAs will happen on the Krämer web site.
Riders competing in MotoAmerica Mini Cup will even have loads of motivation to take the following step of their racing endeavors as the highest GP160 and GP190 riders from the MotoAmerica Mini Cup Nationwide Championships shall be offered free season entry within the Expertise Cup. Moreover, the highest 190cc and 160cc members from the FIM MiniCUP Collection will even be given a free season entry to the Expertise Cup. With a view to qualify for the free season entry, each FIM MiniCUP and MotoAmerica Mini Cup riders should adjust to the age necessities of the Expertise Cup.
“We’re very comfortable to welcome the brand new MotoAmerica Expertise Cup to the Highway to MotoGP,” says Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer at MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports activities. “America has an enormous historical past in our sport, and we wish to see extra of that made sooner or later. The easiest way to try this, we all know from expertise throughout the Highway to MotoGP, is to create an setting that gives useful and related expertise – however pairing it with the chance to progress. The brand new MotoAmerica Expertise Cup will try this, offering a subsequent step for these within the decrease ranges in addition to the possibility to maneuver up and present their expertise on the subsequent stage within the Crimson Bull MotoGP Rookies Choice Occasion. The Highway to MotoGP is all about widening entry to our sport and creating these sorts of alternatives, so we’re excited to see the Cup start and look ahead to welcoming the inaugural season alongside us at COTA subsequent 12 months.”
“The 2025 MotoAmerica Expertise Cup will supply a wonderful complement to MotoAmerica’s ongoing efforts to offer younger North American street racers with the alternatives essential to develop their expertise to tackle the following stage of the game,” stated AMA and FIM North American President Rob Dingman. “The help of Krämer Bikes and all of the collection’ companions will elevate the collection, take away boundaries for younger racers who wish to pursue a racing profession, and supply younger expertise with an opportunity to shine on the nationwide stage.”
“I couldn’t be happier then once I noticed that lastly we may have an actual “Highway to MotoGP” in america subsequent 12 months,” stated FIM President Jorge Viegas. “We’d like extra gifted American pilots, and that is the best way. MotoAmerica will enable younger abilities to climb all of the steps till reaching MotoGP and the FIM can solely applaud this initiative.”
Riders eager to take part within the 2025 MotoAmerica Expertise Cup ought to reserve their bike now, as portions shall be restricted.
Krämer Bikes USA imports handbuilt, German-made, track-only street racing bikes into North America. Extra info is out there at kramermotorcyclesusa.com.
