Mini Cup 101
The Mission Mini Cup National Championship is the beginning of a journey for aspiring young motorcycle road racers. It's the first step in a process that could lead talented young racers to the MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship and possibly, for a select few, even culminate in the FIM Superbike World Championship and/or MotoGP World Championship.
The Mission Mini Cup National Championship was developed specifically to introduce young people beginning as young as six years old to the sport of motorcycle road racing. Mini Cup races are held on challenging kart tracks throughout the U.S.
Several former Mini Cup riders like Kayla Yaakov, Avery Dreher, Nathan Gouker, and Kensei Matsudaira have already moved up and are competing in MotoAmerica's and other countries' national road racing championships. They credit much of their success to skills learned in the Mission Mini Cup National Championship.
Mini Cup Entry Options
How To Enter the National Championship
Contact the MotoAmerica Registration Manager Danelle Kingham at [email protected] to get started with pre-registration.
After receiving approval, submit the rider entry via the 2026 MiniCup National Championship entry form.
Download the AMA KRAVE Minor Waiver Release — complete, notarize, and mail the original to MotoAmerica, ATTN: Danelle Kingham, 18004 Sky Park Circle, Suite 110, Irvine, CA 92614.
How To Obtain a Mini Cup License
All MotoAmerica Mini Cup competitors are required to hold a valid AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) competition license. The AMA issues all competition licenses, including number requests, for Mini Cup competitors.
Become an AMA Member
Visit the AMA website and purchase a membership. Competition licenses require an active AMA membership.
Apply for a Competition License
Complete the AMA competition license application. For minors (under 18), a parent or guardian must sign the application.
Request a Number
Select your racing number through the AMA licensing portal. Numbers are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Submit Waiver
Download, complete, notarize, and submit the AMA KRAVE Minor Waiver Release form if the competitor is under 18 years old.