Ducati Renews Five-Year Partnership with Warhorse HSBK Racing for MotoAmerica Superbike Program

Ducati North America renewed its partnership with Warhorse HSBK Racing as the exclusive U.S. Superbike Factory-Supported Team in MotoAmerica through the 2029 season, officials said Thursday. The agreement provides specialized technical support and promotes Ducati’s brand and products in the series, with the team set to race the all-new 2026 Ducati Panigale V4 R.

Under the renewed agreement, Warhorse HSBK Racing will receive specialized technical support from Ducati North America, including assistance from a Chief Engineer provided by Ducati Corse, sources confirmed. This support is designed to maximize the performance of the Ducati Panigale V4 R motorcycles the team will race through the 2029 MotoAmerica Superbike season, officials said.

The 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike campaign will mark the debut of the all-new Ducati Panigale V4 R, featuring MotoGP-derived electronics, engine refinements, and chassis upgrades.

Ducati North America representatives described the new machine as reflecting the company’s ongoing evolution in global racing and intended to provide a competitive edge from the start of the season.

The team’s rider lineup for 2026 includes Cameron Beaubier, the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike champion, who will join Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law, according to a team announcement. Beaubier replaces Josh Herrin, the 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike champion and three-time Daytona 200 winner. Benjamin Smith will partner with Beaubier on the team, which will be managed by Bobby Shek. Officials said the combination of Beaubier’s talent and the new Panigale V4 R positions the team to compete strongly in the upcoming championship.

The partnership renewal underscores Ducati North America’s commitment to the MotoAmerica Superbike series and its exclusive factory-supported team in the United States, according to company officials. The original partnership with Warhorse HSBK Racing began in 2020, with the team competing on the Ducati Panigale V4 R since that time, records show.

In addition to its Superbike efforts, the Warhorse HSBK Racing organization will continue its involvement in MotoAmerica Supersport competition. Beginning in the 2025 season, the Celtic/Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati team will field a two-rider lineup under the banner Celtic / Economy Lube & Tire by Warhorse HSBK Ducati, sources confirmed. This partnership was announced from Dunmore, Pennsylvania, on January 14, 2025, and represents a collaboration between Celtic Racing and Warhorse HSBK Racing.

The 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike season is scheduled to begin with the Daytona 200 event March 5-7, followed by races at Road Atlanta April 17-19, Barber Motorsports Park May 15-17, Road America May 29-31, and Ridge Motorsports Park June 26-28, according to the official MotoAmerica calendar. Warhorse HSBK Racing will aim to compete at each event with the support of Ducati North America and its technical resources.

Ducati North America officials emphasized that the partnership renewal through the 2029 season reflects a long-term strategy to promote the Ducati brand and its racing technology within the United States. The technical collaboration and rider lineup are intended to maintain the team’s competitiveness and visibility in the MotoAmerica Superbike series over the coming years.