Trackhouse Racing is taking its talents worldwide and making a big statement in the world of racing. The organization, owned by Justin Marks and music artist Pitbull, earlier this week announced in Milan, Italy, that it will begin competing in the MotoGP World Championship beginning in 2024.
Shifting gears to two wheels #WelcomeToTheHouse #MotoGP pic.twitter.com/iIaETI221L
— Trackhouse MotoGP (@TrackhouseMoto) December 5, 2023
It is currently unknown who the team sponsors will be, but Trackhouse shared that its riders would be multiple MotoGP winner Miguel Oliveira on the No. 88, and young rider Raul Fernandez on the No. 25. The team will operate in Noale, Italy, and will have a major alliance with the Piaggio Group and motorcycle manufacturer Aprilia, making it an official factory support team racing Aprilia RS-GPs. It will also sport an American-themed paint scheme reminiscent of the colors that the late Nicky Hayden used while racing in MotoGP.
The Trackhouse livery is based on Nicky Hayden's 2008 Ducati test livery ??#MotoGP pic.twitter.com/tOJL2FShXK
— Crash MotoGP (@crash_motogp) December 5, 2023
Marks has long envisioned Trackhouse becoming a household name across all forms of motorsport, and this is a huge first step into making that a reality. Marks spoke with Kelly Crandall from Racer, about this big step and the opportunity it gives Trackhouse to further expand elsewhere.
"This is a monumental moment for Trackhouse Entertainment Group," Marks, the founder of the team said. "It has been in the ethos of Trackhouse since the very first day to put in the work, have the vision, and deploy the enthusiasm and passion necessary to build one of the most valuable motorsports entertainment companies in the world. Our entry into the MotoGP World Championship is another step in the execution of that vision."
Trackhouse will be the only American team in the MotoGP class. There are 22 races in 19 countries across five continents on the 2024 schedule, and Marks hopes this will help grow the popularity of the sport in the U.S.
"We feel that MotoGP is perfectly positioned for massive growth in the coming years not only in the United States but internationally," Marks said. "It has all the ingredients necessary to continue its rise to global prominence: a thrilling on-track product, aspirational stars, unmatched fan and partner experience, and an environment that's fan-friendly and welcoming."
This, along with the addition of New Zealand's Shane van Gisbergen and the rise of Ross Chastain in NASCAR, has the team in a position to make a major splash at a global level. Something that only benefits the entire sport of motor racing.
