The MotoAmerica Mission Super Hooligan National Championship rolls into Barber Motorsports Park this weekend, and the paddock is shaping up for another all-out war in American V-twin racing. After a chaotic and ultra-close opening round at Daytona, the championship fight is already tighter than ever heading into one of the most technical circuits on the calendar.

Leading the standings entering Barber are Saddlemen Race Development teammates Jake Lewis and James Rispoli, tied at 41 points after splitting victories during the Daytona opener. Cory West sits just one point behind with 40, giving Saddlemen an early stranglehold on the championship. Travis Wyman currently sits fourth with 23 points, while Gus Rodio rounds out the top five aboard the Ducati platform.

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Saddlemen Race Development has quickly become the team to beat in Super Hooligan competition. Their heavily modified Harley-Davidson Pan America race bikes swept the Daytona podium and showcased incredible straight-line speed combined with sharp chassis setup. Rispoli, Lewis, and West have all proven capable of winning on any weekend, and Barber’s flowing layout should favor their aggressive riding stylesBut Barber has historically rewarded precision and consistency, opening the door for teams like KWR Harley-Davidson to strike back. Defending 2025 Super Hooligan champion James Rispoli now carries the number-one plate after clinching last year’s title aboard a Harley-Davidson Pan America. KWR riders Cody Wyman and Hayden Schultz are expected to be in the mix as the team continues developing its race program for 2026.

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Another team to watch is ARCH Motorcycle Racing, which continues to build momentum with its unique performance V-twin platform. The Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger-backed program has become one of the most talked-about entries in the series, bringing a custom-built American superbike mentality to the hooligan class.

Other contenders expected to fight near the front include Andy DiBrino and BPR Racing Yamaha, Rodio Racing’s Gus Rodio, plus independent Harley-Davidson and Indian-backed entries looking to capitalize if the front-runners stumble.

Looking back at Barber in 2025, the weekend helped establish the tone for last season’s championship battle. The flowing Alabama circuit rewarded riders who could maintain momentum and manage tire wear through Barber’s fast transitions and elevation changes. With the 2026 title fight already separated by a single point at the top, expect another elbows-out showdown this weekend as Super Hooligan racing continues to cement itself as one of MotoAmerica’s most entertaining classes.

For fans attending the event, MotoAmerica’s Barber round will feature open paddock access, multiple race classes, vendor displays, and nonstop racing action throughout the weekend.