Fong Sweeps NJMP Superbike Races, Title Gap Shrinks to Two Points
Bobby Fong swept both Superbike races Saturday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, trimming Sean Dylan Kelly's championship lead to two points before Sunday's final race. Fong won the wet opening race by 3.287 seconds over Cameron Beaubier, with Benjamin Smith taking his first Superbike podium in third. Mathew Scholtz leads JD Beach by one point in the battle for third overall.
A nor’easter forecast forced MotoAmerica to move two Superbike races to Saturday, setting up a Sunday finale. Bobby Fong’s double win cut Sean Dylan Kelly’s points lead to two, while Mathew Scholtz holds a one-point edge over JD Beach for third overall.
In Race 1, Fong mastered damp conditions and restarts to beat Cameron Beaubier by 3.287 seconds. Benjamin Smith earned his first Superbike podium in third. Jayson Uribe beat Scholtz to the line by 0.015 seconds. Race 2 became a five-rider fight, with less than a second covering the lead group late.
The title fight’s final-race uncertainty could draw added attention from motorcycle racing fans, sponsors, and local businesses around Millville, New Jersey. A two-point margin may heighten viewership and social-media discussion, while riders’ outcomes could affect team funding, manufacturer visibility, and career opportunities. For spectators, the compressed Saturday schedule and weather-driven drama may make the event more memorable, though safety concerns around wet racing remain part of the story.