Mathew Scholtz of Strack Racing won the red-flagged and restarted MotoAmerica QUAD LOCK Superbike race Saturday at Road Atlanta. Scholtz secured the victory by managing the restarted race to finish 6.630 seconds ahead of Sean Dylan Kelly, officials said.
The event at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta on Saturday was interrupted by a red flag, which led to the race being restarted. Scholtz managed the conditions of the restarted race to maintain a clear lead through the final laps, officials said.
Scholtz, riding for Strack Racing, claimed the victory over OrangeCat Racing’s Sean Dylan Kelly by a margin of 6.630 seconds, according to race officials.
Cameron Beaubier of Warhorse HSBK Ducati FLo4Law finished third after overcoming significant challenges. Beaubier crashed during qualifying and started the race from the seventh row but rallied to secure a podium position, according to race reports. Cameron Petersen of Wrench Motorcycles took fourth place, while Jayson Uribe of OrangeCat Racing completed the top five, officials confirmed.
The qualifying session saw multiple incidents that affected the starting grid and race lineup. PJ Jacobsen of Rahal Ducati crashed during qualifying and suffered a concussion, according to team sources. Jacobsen withdrew from the remainder of the weekend’s competition due to the injury, officials said. Beaubier’s crash in qualifying also impacted his starting position but did not prevent him from finishing on the podium.
Scholtz’s win at Road Atlanta represents a strong performance early in the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike season. Records show this victory was part of a weekend in which Scholtz also secured a Supersport class win on Sunday, marking his second victory of the season. Scholtz is the defending MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport Champion, according to season statistics.
The outcome at Road Atlanta contributed to the championship standings, with PJ Jacobsen leading the points tally at 85 after four races. Scholtz is in second place with 77 points, trailing Jacobsen by eight points, sources confirmed. Jacobsen extended his podium streak with a second-place finish in the Supersport race, according to official results.
The race weekend at Road Atlanta marked the opening of the 2026 Superbike season. Scott Russell served as the Grand Marshal to commemorate the golden anniversary of the venue, officials said. The facility hosted multiple MotoAmerica racing classes over the weekend, maintaining its status as a key circuit on the championship calendar.
Strack Racing’s performance across classes during the event demonstrated competitive strength. Scholtz’s victories in both Superbike and Supersport categories highlight the team’s early-season momentum, according to team representatives. The results at Road Atlanta set the stage for continued competition as the 2026 MotoAmerica season progresses.
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