After learning earlier that 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Bobby Fong had ended his fruitfull relationship with Attack Performance and Yamaha, on Monday we have recieved confirmation that Fong will be taking the number one plate to the OrangeCat Racing team.
With the addition to the team based out of Chicago, IL, the top two finishers in the 2026 Superbike season championship will be piloting factory-supported BMW M 1000 RRs in 2027.
Bobby Fong via press release:
“First, I want to sincerely thank Andrew and Jeff for giving me this opportunity and believing in me. I’m incredibly excited to get on the alpha Racing prepared BMW M 1000 RR and get to work. OrangeCat Racing has built an outstanding program, and I’m looking forward to being part of the team as we work together to defend my #1 plate.”
Sean Dylan Kelly via press release:
“I’m pumped to hear Bobby is joining us on the team! We were teammates on Supersport bikes back in 2019, so I know Bobby really well and I’m excited to be teaming up with him on Superbikes now. I can’t wait for 2027, nd I know we are going to work hard to put both BMWs’ up
front!”
