MotoAmerica commemorates “50 Years Of Superbike Racing” as the 2026 season kicks off at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta this weekend. With six classes on the schedule, highlighted by the Superbikes of course, the weekend promises nonstop action across the board. “We are incredibly excited to kick off the 2026 season at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta,” says MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey.
“It’s a milestone year for our sport as we celebrate ‘50 Years Of Superbike Racing,’ and the level of competition in this year’s championship is as high as it’s ever been. We’ve seen riders switch brands and others step up into the premier class, adding even more depth to a category that already draws the top factory teams and some of the biggest names in the sport—making this year’s competition stronger than ever. To cap it all off, having AMA Hall of Famer and local legend Scott Russell join us as Grand Marshal makes this season opener truly special.”
This year’s season opener is especially poetic as the series celebrates 50 years of Superbike racing at the home track of AMA Hall Of Famer Scott Russell, who joins the historic event as Grand Marshal. The Georgia native’s storied career includes an AMA Superbike Championship, five DAYTONA 200 victories, a World Superbike Championship, and a lockout of the 1991 AMA Superstock season where the “Chief” won all nine races.
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