Gagne Rides to Runner-Up Finish at Road Atlanta
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne earns a second-place finish in tricky, wet conditions for MotoAmerica Superbike Race 1 at Road Atlanta / May 4, 2025 /
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne scored a runner-up finish yesterday in a wet MotoAmerica Superbike Race 1 at Road Atlanta. In addition to keeping his perfect podium record in 2025, the three-time Superbike champ scored valuable points in the premier class title chase. It was a tough start to Round 2 of the championship for Bobby Fong, who came back from an early race crash to finish 11th in the challenging conditions in Braselton, Georgia.
Gagne had a strong start to the weekend, qualifying sixth in the combined times. Then rain arrived later that afternoon, and with those changing conditions, riders were given a wet familiarization session just before lining up for the first Superbike race of the weekend. Gagne got a great start from the second row of the grid, slotting into third behind his teammate and then passing him shortly after to claim the runner-up spot. The Colorado rider stayed on the heels of the competition for most of the 15-lap race, but ultimately lost some time in the final laps and crossed the line second. Gagne’s third consecutive podium has him heading into Race 2 trailing the leader by nine points.
Fong showed speed from the start, qualifying second in the combined times. He then got a great start to the opening race in second, but was passed by his teammate shortly after. Fong continued to fight for the final podium spot, but ultimately was passed in the final corner of the opening lap. The Californian continued to ride a strong pace in fourth, but crashed in Turn 10 on Lap 3 and rejoined at the back of the field. Undeterred, Fong put his head down and made his way back to 11th, where he would finish to salvage five points in the championship.
The Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing team lines up again this afternoon for MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia.
Richard Stanboli – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager
“It’s great to be at Road Atlanta, one of our favorite tracks. Today we missed on the wet setup, and unfortunately Jake lacked the grip to challenge for the win. He did a good job and earned some good points. Bobby made a small mistake and fell down, but was still able to remount and earn some championship points. Tomorrow will be dry, and we will push hard for the win.”
Jake Gagne – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #32
“Another rain race today, and it went well for us. The pace at the front was hot, and the track was really tricky, but I managed to bring it home in second, which was good. It looks like a dry race tomorrow, so we’re ready for another one, whatever the weather.”
Bobby Fong – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #50
“I felt good in the wet, but unfortunately had that tip-over in the race. I’m looking forward to a dry one tomorrow, as I’m still gathering confidence in the wet. I hope to finish the weekend strong and make a good showing for Yamaha and the fans.”
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