'Exciting moment' as Trackhouse Racing joins MotoGP grid as new team, replacing RNF Racing squad

It is a “very exciting moment” for Trackhouse Racing to join MotoGP says Justin Marks, the team’s owner.

Trackhouse will join the MotoGP grid as Aprilia’s satellite team, replacing the discontinued RNF Racing squad.

Trackhouse has enjoyed success in NASCAR since joining three years ago, claiming six victories in the Cup Series.

Multiple winner Miguel Oliveira and rising talent Raul Fernandez, who are contracted to Aprilia, will remain as the riders.

Speaking at the presentation in Milan on Tuesday, Marks said: “Joining the MotoGP World Championship is a very exciting moment for our young company.

“Trackhouse has worked from day one to recognise unique and compelling motorsport opportunities and being able to expand to a global series like MotoGP is a massive step in scaling the company.

“We believe deeply in the mission of Dorna and are committed to bringing something new and exciting to the championship while working hard to help grow and amplify this amazing sport to millions of new fans in North America and beyond.”

Massimo Rivola, the CEO of Aprilia Racing, added: “We are happy and proud to welcome Trackhouse into the Aprilia Racing family.

“What they have been able to build in a very short time in NASCAR is an extraordinary presentation card, which anticipates the potential of this partnership.

“This is thanks to Justin Marks and his team, whom I got to know through my long-time friend PJ Rashidi, and with whom we were immediately in sync both in terms of technical ambitions and marketing and communication developments in such an important market as the US.

“Our commitment will increase significantly, a responsibility we gladly take on because, I am sure, it will allow us to grow even more.”

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