Young American talents now have their own championship to shine. A new era is dawning for them! The MotoAmerica Talent Cup, which begins in 2025, offers a unique platform for future MotoGP champions. This championship, designed for riders aged 14 to 21, is a continuation of the Road to MotoGP program and promises to reveal new talents.
MotoAmerica takes a new step towards the motorcycling elite by launching the MotoAmerica Talent
Cup from 2025. This championship, dedicated to young North American drivers from 14 to 21 years oldbecomes a strategic springboard towards MotoGP, offering an unprecedented development platform on the American continent.
The MotoAmerica Talent Cup replaces the current Junior Cup and offers a calendar consisting of a pre-season test and at least six events, i.e. 12
courses in total. The majority of these events will take place in parallel with the championship
MotoAmericawith a special event planned on the sidelines of MotoGP Grand Prix at COTA.
Young drivers will compete on machines
Creams APX-350 MAequipped with a motor
KTM 350 and cutting-edge technologies, including a fully adjustable chassis and suspension. A Mectronik MKE5 racing computer and Dunlop tires will complete these motorcycles designed for pure competition.
« CThis is the first time that MotoAmerica has created a category with Moto3 level motorcycles«
Wayne Raineypresident of
MotoAmericaexpressed his enthusiasm: “
this is the first time that MotoAmerica has created a category with Mot level motorcycleso3. Up to five riders will receive an invitation to participate in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup selection. This opportunity is fantastic for our young drivers. »
High-performance drivers in the 160cc and 190cc categories of the Mini Cup and FIM MiniCUP USA championships will be offered a free season in the Talent Cup. Moreover, five seats for the selection event of the Red
Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup will be reserved for the best of the season.
Carlos Ezpeletasports director at
Dorna Sportsunderlined the importance of this initiative: “ America has a rich history in MotoGP and
we want to see even more American drivers in the championship. The MotoAmerica Talent Cup will provide the necessary experience and opportunity to progress at a global level. »
Jensen Beeler, CEO of Krämer Motorcycles USA, added: “
we have created a machine that will raise the level of motorcycle sport for American riders and will prepare future world champions. »
With the support of partners such as Krämer Motorcycles, Dunlop and
KTMthis new Talent Cup opens a promising chapter in the history of North American motorcycling. Expectations are high, and all eyes are on 2025 to see which future champions will emerge from this ambitious initiative.
