Josh Herrin won Race Two of the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship Sunday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, securing a dominant victory on the Rahal Ducati Moto. Herrin set a new Supersport lap record and pulled away after taking the lead on lap nine, officials said, extending his championship lead heading into Round Two.
Herrin, 33, secured the win aboard the Rahal Ducati Moto Ducati Panigale V4 R, finishing 1.490 seconds ahead of second-place rider Binder, officials confirmed. The race, held Sunday, April 20, 2026, at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, marked the conclusion of the second round of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship. Herrin’s victory extended his championship lead heading into the upcoming rounds, according to race results and official timing data.
Herrin’s strategy capitalized on his early positioning, allowing him to set a new Supersport lap record of 1:27.554, according to official timing records.
During the 18-lap race, Herrin initially rode within a lead group of four competitors before making a decisive move to take the lead on lap nine, race officials said. Once in front, the California native pulled away from the pack, maintaining a clear track and building a consistent gap over his rivals. This lap record surpassed the Qualifying 2 lap record set by Hayden Gillim, who posted a 1:27.669, 0.115 seconds slower, sources confirmed.
The third-place finisher, Scott, crossed the line 6.6 seconds behind Herrin, race data show. Herrin’s performance completed a perfect weekend sweep, as he also won Race One on Saturday, reinforcing his dominance at Road Atlanta and solidifying his points lead in the championship standings, according to MotoAmerica officials. Herrin started from pole position in both races, repeating his Saturday performance, sources confirmed.
Josh Herrin, the 2022 Supersport champion and 2013 AMA Superbike Champion, competes for the Rahal Ducati Moto team with sponsorship from Desnuda Organic Tequila, officials noted. His experience and skill contributed to his ability to control the race pace after taking the lead, officials said. The event was part of a broader MotoAmerica weekend that featured multiple championships, including a win by Hayden Gillim in the Mission King Of The Baggers class, sources reported.
Following the Road Atlanta round, Herrin leads the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship, while Scott holds third place with 56 points, according to championship standings released by MotoAmerica. Specific point totals for Herrin and second-place Binder after Race Two were not detailed in the official release. The next rounds of the championship will continue to test riders as they vie for the season title.
