Mansfield, Ohio – PS Squared Racing returned to MotoAmerica Stock 1000 competition at the legendary Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, fielding veteran rider Taylor Knapp aboard the RSV4 Aprilia as regular rider Cory Ventura continues his recovery.

Action photos by Brian J Nelson, pit photo by Sara Chappell 

Knapp showed solid pace despite limited track time, qualifying P12 after missing Q2 with a minor technical issue. In Race 1, he delivered a steady ride, crossing the line in 12th while continuing to adapt to the Aprilia’s race setup.

Guided by Team Manager Gene Burcham and Crew Chief Brandon Cole, the team made important strides overnight. The effort paid off in Race 2, where Knapp charged into the top ten and secured a strong 7th-place finish, setting his fastest lap of the weekend in the process.

“It felt great to make steps forward and see the hard work from the guys translate into results,” said Knapp. “The RSV4 has so much potential, and to be able to finish inside the top ten at Mid-Ohio shows the progress we’re making. I’m excited to keep building from here.”

The Mid-Ohio weekend marked an encouraging step in PS Squared Racing’s Stock 1000 program, as the team continues to unlock the potential of the Aprilia RSV4 platform heading into the second half of the MotoAmerica season.

This progress would not be possible without the dedication and support of our valued partners: Infinity Fall Protection, Imperial Sportbikes, Piaggio Group/Aprilia Racing, Robem Engineering, Dunlop Tires, Motivation, SC-Project, Blud Lubricants, Accossato Brakes, and Vesrah Brakes.