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As first reported by The Race some weeks ago, NASCAR frontrunners Trackhouse Racing will officially enter the MotoGP grid in 2024
Trackhouse Racing, a leading team in NASCAR, will enter the MotoGP grid in 2024, taking over the vacant spaces left by the now-defunct Cryptodata RNF Racing team. Led by team boss Justin Marks, the MotoGP squad will be run day-to-day by former Alpinestars figures PJ Rashidi and Jeremy Appleton. The team’s European operations will be based in Aprilia’s racing department in Noale, signaling a strong technical boost for riders Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez. Trackhouse Racing aims to become a full Aprilia partner, expanding beyond a satellite team to compete with the likes of Pramac and Tech3. Dorna, the MotoGP series organizer, is excited about Trackhouse’s entry, not only for their on-track performance but also for their commercial success in NASCAR, which has engaged new audiences and established them as a major player in the sport. The vacant grid spot for Trackhouse Racing came following Dorna’s decision to void the contract with the CryptoData-owned RNF team due to repeated infractions and breaches of the participation agreement. An amicable agreement has been reached between Dorna, IRTA, and RNF’s owners, resulting in RNF’s withdrawal from the 2024 MotoGP season.
