Dunlop Motorcycle Tires Sets New Lap Records on Sportmax Slick Tires at Road Atlanta

Press Release | April 21, 2026

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires announces that multiple new lap records were established at Road Atlanta during the latest round of MotoAmerica competition.

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires Sets New Lap Records on Sportmax Slick Tires at Road Atlanta

This is a press release from Dunlop…

Rancho Cucamonga, CA (April 21, 2026) – Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is proud to announce that multiple new lap records were established at Road Atlanta during the latest round of MotoAmerica competition. Powered by Dunlop’s Sportmax Slick tires, riders delivered record-breaking performances across several classes in a weekend defined by speed, consistency, and dominance.

King Of The Baggers:

Lap Record: 1:27.669 – Hayden Gillim, Qualifying 2 (4/18/2026)

Race Lap Record: 1:28.192 – Hayden Gillim, Challenge Race (4/18/2026)

Note: Gillim lowered the race lap record again in Race 2 while completing a perfect weekend sweep.

Supersport:

Lap Record & Race Lap Record: 1:27.554 – Josh Herrin, Race 2 (4/19/2026)

BTR:

Lap Record & Race Lap Record: 1:54.992 – Brianna Cutler, Race 2 (4/19/2026)

Previous record of 1:57.059 was broken by more than two seconds.

These record-setting performances highlight the exceptional grip, stability, and consistency of Dunlop’s Sportmax Slick tires. From qualifying to race conditions, riders relied on Dunlop to push beyond previous limits and deliver championship-level results.

To learn more about Dunlop racing tires, please visit www.dunlopracing.com