VOLUME 63 ISSUE 37 SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 P93
BY RENNIE SCAYSBROOK
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN J. NELSON
M
otoAmerica is full of
feel-good stories; one
of the best of the 2026
season was Cameron Beaubier's
(Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo-
4Law) triumphant return from
wrecking his shoulder at Road
America.
The Californian did as he so
often does, digging deep when
the cards are against him to
take a popular win over Cam-
eron Petersen (Wrench Motorcy-
cles Ducati). It was the six-time
Superbike Champion's first win
in Ducati red.
Bobby Fong (Attack Perfor-
mance Progressive Yamaha
Racing) ensured normal service
resumed in race two, but it was
once again at the expense of
longtime race leader Petersen.
Fong closed the gap and stole
the lead on the penultimate
corner with just over a lap to go,
roaring off to the win and a five-
point swing in the title race.
In Supersport, Darryn Binder
(Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/
Warhorse Ducati) made it a
double win and the title in his
remarkable debut MotoAmerica
season; Hayden Gillim (J&P Cy-
cles/Motul/Vance & Hines Fac-
tory Indian) and Bradley Smith
(Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Fac-
tory Racing) shared the Mission
King of the Baggers wins; Bryce
Kornbau (BPR Racing Yamaha)
made it a double and the Mis-
sion Super Hooligan title over
teammate Andy DiBrino; and Na-
than Gouker (Quarterley Racing)
and Sam Drane (Yamaha bLU
cRU Estenson Racing) shared
the Talent Cup victories.
The number one
roars back. Cameron
Beaubier (1) surprised
even himself with the
race-one win on his
return from injury.
It was his first P1 in
Ducati red.
