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Welcome to America’s premiere endurance series.
N2 is pleased to announce the launch of N2RA, (the N2 Racing Association). N2RA is a modern endurance racing organization built on nearly a decade of leadership, innovation, and proven success in reviving endurance racing in the United States. N2RA brings updated rules, modern class structures, improved safety standards, and a professionalized race-weekend format designed to align with MotoAmerica and FIM performance expectations.
N2RA’s Mission
Create a sustainable, scalable, and exciting platform for racers, teams, manufacturers, and industry partners—while developing the next generation of American road-racing talent.
First Event- Virginia International Raceway, August 7–9, 2026
The inaugural N2RA event will take place at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) on August 7–9, 2026, featuring a full weekend of riding and racing: a Friday N2 Track Day, Saturday practice, qualifying, and Endurance 30 racing, and a full slate of endurance events Saturday and Sunday. The weekend will be headlined by a 6-Hour Endurance Race open to Relay, Lightsport, Supersport, and Superbike teams, and a 2-Hour Endurance Race for Ultralight machines.
The Inaugural event at VIR will feature the popular endurance races
Main Event (6-Hour)
The KYT Americas 6-hours of VIR endurance race is the main event and is comprised of three classes: Superbike, Supersport, and Lightsport in addition to our popular Relay Exhibition Class.
Ultralight (2-Hour)
This Alpha Omega 2-Hour Ultralight endurance event is 2-hours and is comprised of Ultralight machines only. The grid is filled with young talent and seasoned veterans.
Endurance Relay (6-Hour)
The endurance relay has been extremly successful. It allows newcomers to try their hand at endurance racing. Each rider pilots their own bike as part of the relay, exchanging the transponder during pit stop.
Rule Book and Technical Standards / Endurance Brief
N2RA has developed a modern, comprehensive rule book in collaboration with MotoAmerica, FIM, AMA, technical experts, and industry partners.
The Rule Book includes:
- Standardized equipment regulations
- Updated fueling and pit lane safety procedures
- Modern technical guidelines
- Clear, consistent class specifications
- Streamlined compliance for teams transitioning between series
The Endurance Brief includes general information on:
- Mission
- Class Structure
- Race Formats
- Race Weekend Structure
- Technical Standards Overview
- Sponsorship and Partnership opportunities
Payouts & Contingency
Endurance Payouts
Cash awards and sponsor contingency payouts for the 2026 N2 endurance racing program.
30-Minute Endurance
Expert Class Contingency Awards| Finish | Yamaha | Bridgestone |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $250 | $250 |
| 2nd | $150 | $150 |
| 3rd | $100 | $100 |
| Finish | Yamaha | Bridgestone |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $250 | $250 |
| 2nd | $150 | $150 |
| 3rd | $100 | $100 |
| Finish | Yamaha | Bridgestone |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $250 | $250 |
| 2nd | $150 | $150 |
| 3rd | $100 | $100 |
| Finish | Yamaha | Bridgestone |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $250 | $250 |
| 2nd | $150 | $150 |
| 3rd | $100 | $100 |
Ultralight 2-Hour Endurance
Cash and Contingency Awards6-Hour Lightsport Endurance
Cash and Contingency Awards6-Hour Supersport Endurance
Cash and Contingency Awards6-Hour Superbike Endurance
Cash and Contingency AwardsOverall Winner Bonus
Additional overall awards available to the winning team, including cash and Pirelli contingency.
Contingency Partners
These partners are contributing product and contingency awards to the 2026 N2 endurance racing program.
Cash Payout Contributors
Thank you to the businesses, organizations, and individuals providing the cash purse for the 2026 endurance program.
Total Cash and Contingency
BRIDGESTONE
YAMAHA
In recognition of production and delivery challenges, Yamaha is maintaining model eligibility to three years (2024, 2025 & 2026) for the 2026 program!
Contingency models include YZF-R3, YZF-R6, YZF-R7, YZF-R9, YZF-R1, YZF-R1M, MT-07, MT-09, XSR700, XSR900 and TTR models purchased in the United States.
Registration and Additional Information
Registration is now open! Additional information and updates will be issued periodically.
Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities
Endurance racing offers one of the most powerful brand-visibility platforms in all of motorsport. With multi-hour on-track exposure, companies gain repeated, long-form visibility that traditional sprint racing simply cannot match. The endurance paddock is built on a deeply loyal, highly engaged audience—racers, teams, and fans who pay attention to the brands that support their sport. Each race naturally generates rich storytelling opportunities: strategy, teamwork, reliability, and human performance under pressure. And with prominent placement available for class sponsors, product partners, and series supporters, N2RA delivers meaningful, memorable brand integration that resonates far beyond race weekend.
N2RA will offer:
- Event title sponsorship
- Class sponsorships
- Cash purse & contingency partnerships
- Vendor and manufacturer integrations
- Media, livestream, and broadcast opportunities
📩 To request the N2RA Sponsorship Proposal, contact:
Chip Spalding – Business Development & Communications Director
cspalding@n2td.org
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Questions?
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