FIM MiniCup USA Round 1 Roars to Life at Apex Motorsports Park

FIM MiniCup USA Round 1 Roars to Life at Apex Motorsports Park

Perris, CA | April 12, 2025 — The opening round of the highly anticipated FIM MiniCup USA Championship set the tone for an exhilarating season ahead. Held at the newly revamped Apex Motorsports Park in Perris, California, Round 1 delivered a weekend full of adrenaline, fierce competition, and camaraderie that reminded everyone why the mini GP scene is thriving in the U.S.

This five-round series serves as the gateway to the international stage, offering Golden Tickets to the top two overall finishers in the 160cc class and the top three in the 190cc class, granting them the opportunity to race at the MiniCup World Championship in Valencia, Spain.

A Weekend Full of Heart and Horsepower

Before diving into the results, it’s worth highlighting the incredible atmosphere. Families from Florida to Utah, Texas to Northern and Southern California, all came together for a shared passion: racing. The sense of community among racers and their families was palpable, with everyone cheering each other on and sharing stories in the paddock.

The Apex Motorsports Park's recent upgrades — including a stellar “Rent and Race” program — made for an unforgettable experience. There’s no doubt the facility is playing a major role in shaping the future stars of Grand Prix racing.

Saturday: Finding the Rhythm

Saturday kicked off with practice and qualifying sessions that saw these young athletes getting faster with each lap. The day concluded with a Sprint Race offering half-points — a perfect appetizer for the main event on Sunday.

Notable Saturday performances included:

• Marcus Su dominating the Stock 50 class,
• Zaal Farhand showing serious speed in GP 110,
• Jase Dill proving a force in GP 160, and
• Kensei Matsudaira continuing to shine in the ultra-competitive GP 190 class.

Sunday: Championship Pace and Podium Dreams

Sunday’s double race day brought the heat. With the pressure on, these racers stepped up in spectacular fashion, battling for valuable championship points and inching closer to those coveted Golden Tickets.

Race 1 Podiums

• Stock 50
• ? #66 Marcus Su
• ? #3 Michael Sarkis
• ? #77 Carter Blackner
• Stock
• ? #167 Nicholas Montemayor
• GP 110
• ? #77 Lambert Su
• ? #98 Zaal Farhand
• GP 160
• ? #97 Jase Dill
• ? #98 Zaal Farhand
• ? #77 Lambert Su
• GP 190
• ? #74 Kensei Matsudaira
• ? #12 Anthony Lupo Jr.
• ? #64 Ulises Weyrauch

Race 2 Podiums

• Stock 50
• ? #66 Marcus Su
• ? #3 Michael Sarkis
• ? #27 Camdyn Dill
• Stock
• ? #167 Nicholas Montemayor
• GP 110
• ? #98 Zaal Farhand
• ? #77 Lambert Su
• GP 160
• ? #97 Jase Dill
• ? #98 Zaal Farhand
• ? #63 Maverick Johnson
• GP 190
• ? #74 Kensei Matsudaira
• ? #12 Anthony Lupo Jr.
• ? #64 Ulises Weyrauch

Upcoming Rounds

Mark your calendars! The remaining FIM MiniCup USA rounds will all be held at Apex Motorsports Park:

• May 3–4
• May 24
• July 5–6
• August 2–3

Want More Info?

? Contact: info@minicupusa.com
? Photography: @karen_e_ott_photography on Instagram — reach out to Karen directly for event photos!

With young talent rising and a passionate community backing them, the future of American road racing looks brighter than ever. Stay tuned — this season is just getting started.