Texas Holds ‘Em: Two Mission Mini Cup Qualifiers In 2026

Back-To-Back Qualifiers Coming To Cresson

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

The addition of Texas Mini Cup further strengthens MotoAmerica’s nationwide grassroots development program by giving riders in the Lone Star State two opportunities to earn bonus points and prepare for the biggest Mission Mini Cup event of the season.

“We appreciate Ryan Max Johnson and the Texas Mini Cup organization’s commitment to hosting these MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup qualifiers,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “They have been an enthusiastic partner with us, and it’s great to see them hosting two events that will give young riders the opportunity to earn the 10 available bonus points toward the National Final in August. We look forward to seeing these Texas racers join the championship roster at Road America this summer.”

They say everything’s bigger in Texas—including the talent pool. Maverick Nichols of Dripping Springs, Texas, rode his blue Ohvale GP 110 to fourth at last year’s Mission Mini Cup National Final.
Photo by Larry Lawrence. 

“Texas Mini Cup is proud to partner with MotoAmerica and host these two Mission Mini Cup qualifiers in Cresson, Texas,” said Owner/Race Director of Texas Mini Cup, Ryan Max Johnson. “MotoAmerica does a great job presenting a pathway for young racers to progress through the sport. We’re proud to give our riders, especially our youngest competitors in the Stock 50 class, their shot at a national title.”

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

And just down the Texas road, another Maverick—this one from Weatherford and with the last name of Johnson—rode through the Sunday rain to secure second in GP 110 class points at last year’s Mission Mini Cup National Final. Photo by Larry Lawrence.

The two Texas Mini Cup-hosted Mission Mini Cup qualifiers will take place over a doubleheader race weekend at Kart Moto in Cresson, Texas, beginning with race one on May 23 and concluding with race two on May 24.

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 Texas Mini Cup-hosted Mission Mini Cup qualifiers, CLICK HERE

For more details on all available Mission Mini Cup qualifiers, CLICK HERE

To watch all the Mission Mini Cup National Final action this August, CLICK HERE

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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