Fong Captures First MotoAmerica Superbike Title at NJMP Finale
Bobby Fong won the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at New Jersey Motorsports Park, earning two race victories during the season finale. Mathew Scholtz took the final race win, while JD Beach added two podium finishes. Weather forced schedule changes, including shortened Superbike races and a revised weekend order.
Bobby Fong began the New Jersey finale trailing by 26 points, with 75 still available across three races. A nor’easter forced MotoAmerica to adjust: Friday qualifying set grids, Race 2 shifted to Saturday, Race 3 opened Sunday, and Superbike races were cut from 20 laps to 15.
Fong qualified second; JD Beach and Mathew Scholtz lined up fourth and fifth. Fong won a thrice-restarted Race 1, while Beach recovered to eighth and Scholtz finished sixth. In wet-but-drying Race 2, Fong beat Beach and Scholtz, with Sean Dylan Kelly fourth. Scholtz then won Race 3, and Beach added another podium.
Bobby Fong’s first Superbike crown could raise MotoAmerica’s profile, drawing new fans and media attention to the series. Yamaha’s historic weekend may strengthen its racing reputation and influence future sponsorship or rider interest. For teams, riders, and spectators at NJMP, the weather-driven schedule changes may highlight the sport’s unpredictability and the importance of contingency planning. Local businesses around the venue could see altered visitor patterns, while aspiring racers may find inspiration in Fong’s comeback.