MotoAmerica Talent Cup is born for 2025

The MotoAmerica Talent Cup kicks off next season, 2025, and a lot is expected from this promotional cup, which will also be included in the Road to MotoGP programme, offering a new opportunity for young riders in North America.

This exciting addition to the Road to MotoGP programme is designed to provide a new, competitive platform for young North American riders to hone their skills and gain valuable racing experience.

This cup replaces the current Junior Cup category at MotoAmerica Championship rounds and is aimed at riders aged 14 to 21. The inaugural season will feature one pre-season test and a minimum of six events comprising 12 races.

Most events will be held alongside MotoAmerica, and one of them will take place alongside MotoGP at COTA. Participants will race Krämer APX-350 MA machines, which feature a Krämer chassis and a KTM 350 engine. The bikes will have a fully adjustable chassis and suspension, be equipped with a Mectronik MKE5 competition ECU, and run on Dunlop tyres. Riders will be responsible for purchasing and maintaining their bikes, with on-site technical support and spare parts provided by the manufacturer.

Depending on age, the best riders in the 160cc and 190cc categories of the MotoAmerica Mini Cup National Championships will earn a free season entry into the Talent Cup, as will the top participants in the 190cc and 160cc categories of the FIM MiniCUP USA. Riders competing in the MotoAmerica Talent Cup will also have plenty of opportunities to make the most of the Road to MotoGP programme, with five places at the Selection Event for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup also available to MotoAmerica Talent Cup riders, providing access to another valuable platform to showcase their talent.

MotoAmerica is committed to nurturing the next generation of racing talent, and the new MotoAmerica Talent Cup will be an exciting new addition to the Road to MotoGP programme.

Here’s to the new generations, USA.