Rocky Mountain Mini Moto Will Host Mission Mini Cup Qualifier In 2026

The Grand Prix In Grand Junction: Colorado-Based Racing Organization Will Send Young Stars To National Final

IRVINE, CA – April 28, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is proud to announce that Rocky Mountain Mini Moto has joined the growing list of organizations hosting qualifiers for the 2026 Mission Mini Cup National Final.

The addition of Rocky Mountain Mini Moto further strengthens MotoAmerica’s nationwide grassroots development program by giving riders in the Western Slope an opportunity to earn bonus points and prepare for the biggest Mission Mini Cup event of the season.

Thirteen-year-old Pennsylvanian Connor Raymond finished second in the GP 190 class at last year’s Mission Mini Cup National Final. Photo by Larry Lawrence.

“We’re pleased to partner with Rocky Mountain Mini Moto once again to host a qualifier for the Mission Mini Cup National Final,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “Thank you to James (Tittle) and his entire team for continuing to provide young riders in their region the opportunity to be part of the MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup Championship. We look forward to seeing the talent that comes out of this event when we head to the National Final at Road America this August.”

Mission Mini Cup features riders aged six to 16 in the following classes:

• Stock 50 (ages 6-8)
• Stock 110 (ages 8-12)
• GP 110 (ages 10-14)
• GP 160 (ages 10-14)
• GP 190 (ages 12-16)

The Mission Mini Cup serves as the official youth development ladder of MotoAmerica and is a proving ground for the sport’s next generation of professional talent.

“Rocky Mountain Mini Moto is thrilled to join the MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup Championship and bring this nationally recognized format to our riders,” said Director of Rocky Mountain Mini Moto James Tittle. “Since 2005, our mission has been to grow mini moto road racing in Colorado by giving riders of all ages and skill levels a fun, safe environment in which to develop. Partnering with MotoAmerica allows us to take that vision even further, providing a clear pathway for our racers to progress and compete on a national stage.”

New Jersey’s Christian Berlowitz (#17) leading the two Colorado natives, Israel Cavazos (#633) and Nico Bandel (#186), into a wet lefthander at Road America’s Briggs & Stratton Motorplex last summer. Photo by Larry Lawrence.

The Rocky Mountain Mini Moto-hosted Mission Mini Cup qualifier will take place at Grand Junction Speedway in Grand Junction, Colorado on May 17.

A one-time, 10-point bonus is awarded to participants in any of the 2026 Mission Mini Cup qualifiers, regardless of the number of events entered and will be used to calculate the final finishing order for the Mission Mini Cup National Final, to be held at Road America’s Briggs & Stratton Motorplex on August 7-9.

Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha again are providing manufacturer contingency to support the Stock 50 and Stock 110 classes, further enhancing the offering for riders throughout the 2026 season.

For more details on the Rocky Mountain Mini Moto-hosted Mission Mini Cup qualifiers, visit CLICK HERE

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About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Twins Cup, Talent Cup, Super Hooligan National Championship, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner. For more information, please visit www.MotoAmerica.com, and MotoAmerica’s social platforms on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. To watch all things MotoAmerica, subscribe to MotoAmerica’s live streaming and video on-demand service, MotoAmerica Live+

Source: MotoAmerica

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