Round 01
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08 Aug
Calgary, Canada
McMahon Stadium
McMahon Stadium
World Supercross has announced VP Racing® as its Official Race Fuel Supplier, bringing one of the most respected names in motorsport fuel technology to the Championship.
While fuel partnerships don’t always grab headlines like rider signings or championship rivalries, this is a development that should excite fans for one simple reason: it helps create the conditions for the best racing possible.
Powering World-Class Competition
At the highest level of supercross, every detail matters. The world’s best riders push themselves and their machines to the limit every time they line up behind the gate.
From technical rhythm sections and deep whoops to massive jumps and high-speed starts, modern supercross places enormous demands on both rider and bike.
That’s where race fuel becomes critical. As the Official Race Fuel Supplier, VP Racing will provide FIM-homologated Moto R race fuel throughout the championship, ensuring teams and riders have access to a consistent, high-performance fuel source at every round. For fans—and riders, that means competitors can focus on what matters most—racing each other.
Thomas Covington, Director of Racing, World Supercross Championship said: “Having a trusted, high-quality race fuel supplied consistently across the Championship is a fundamental part of delivering fair and competitive racing.
“VP Racing brings a proven track record at the very top of global motorsport, and their expertise in race fuel gives teams and riders the confidence to deliver elite racing around the world.”
Having a trusted, high-quality race fuel supplied consistently across the championship is a fundamental part of delivering fair and competitive racing.
Creating a Level Playing Field
One of the biggest benefits of the partnership is consistency. The 2026 World Supercross Championship will travel across multiple continents, visiting different countries, venues, climates, and track conditions.
By establishing a single fuel standard across every round, the Championship ensures every team is competing with the same high-quality race fuel.
That creates a fairer and more competitive environment, where results are determined by rider skill, team performance, and race execution. Ultimately, that’s what every fan wants to see, close racing and genuine competition.
A Name Trusted Across Motorsport
For many racing fans, VP Racing needs little introduction. For over five decades, the company has powered championship-winning teams and riders across some of the biggest motorsport series in the world.
Its products are trusted throughout motorcycle racing, car racing, off-road competition, and drag racing, earning a reputation for performance, consistency, and reliability.
Bruce Hendel, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at VP Racing, said: “We’re proud to partner with the FIM World Supercross Championship as its Official Race Fuel Supplier. World Supercross brings together elite riders, passionate fans, and iconic racing venues around the world, making it a natural fit for VP Racing’s commitment to performance and innovation.”
World Supercross brings together elite riders, passionate fans, and iconic racing venues around the world, making it a natural fit for VP Racing’s commitment to performance and innovation.
Helping Riders Perform at Their Best
Fans often focus on what they can see, such as perfect rhythm sections, huge jumps, dramatic passes, and championship battles. But behind every great performance is a team working to maximise every aspect of the bike.
Fuel plays a significant role in that process, helping engines perform consistently across changing race conditions and different track layouts throughout the season.
By supplying Moto R race fuel across the Championship, VP Racing gives teams confidence that they have access to a race-proven product designed for elite competition. That means riders can focus on delivering their best performances when the gate drops.
Looking Ahead to 2026
With the season opener in Calgary fast approaching on 8th August, excitement is already building around the riders, teams, and rivalries that will shape the 2026 campaign.
The arrival of VP Racing may happen behind the scenes, but it represents another step forward for the Championship as it continues to evolve on the global stage. For fans, that’s good news because when the world’s best riders have the tools they need to perform at their highest level, everybody wins.