Moto-America Superbike Speedfest sees a busy and historic day 2
Jeanette Bent
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Moto-America Superbike Speedfest at Monterey officially kicked off their 2025 season Friday.
And on Saturday — day two of the event — former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer Wayne Rainey returned to the racetrack in Monterey after a 34-year hiatus.
“It was amazing to get back out there on the track where I’ve had so much success and love to race,” said Rainey. “To just get out there and have fun and accelerate and to ride with all my buddies was a real thrill. I didn’t know what to expect, and I was surprised how fast it was.”
Rainey headlined the jam-packed day, kicking off the event with a fundraiser for the World Racing Action Fund following a racing accident in 1993 that left Rainey paralyzed from the waist down.
Some of Saturday’s other highlights included victories for Ducati’s Josh Herrin taking the checkered flag in the Superbike class.
Alessandro di Mario of Aprilia continued his reign in the SC-Project Twins Cup.
Yamaha’s Blake Davis took home the Race 1 victory in Motovation Supersport, while James Rispoli (Harley-Davidson) came out on top of the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship.
Racing continues Sunday with six main events, including two superbike races at noon and 3 p.m.
Fans can also enjoy a bustling vendor midway, rider autograph session and another CHP salute lap.