MotoAmerica: Jayson Uribe, Andrew Lee Racing For OrangeCat Racing In Stock 1000
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Jayson Uribe, Andrew Lee to compete for OrangeCat Racing in 2025 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship
Two-time class champ Lee teams up with Uribe, last year's Stock 1000 runner-up to race a pair of BMW M 1000 RRs
CHICAGO — OrangeCat Racing's lineup for the 2025 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 season features two riders who are no strangers to success in the class. The team is pleased to have last year's Stock 1000 runner-up, Jayson Uribe, back for 2025, as well as welcome two-time Stock 1000 champion Andrew Lee to its ranks. The duo of Californians will be at the helm of BMW M 1000 RR motorcycles for the team's third season competing in the Stock 1000 Class.
After a stellar return to professional motorcycle road racing in 2024, Uribe is aiming to finish one position higher in the Stock 1000 standings this year. Uribe's racing career started in 2013, but there had been a several year gap from his time racing in European national championships to his return to full-time racing with OrangeCat Racing last year. Though he was new to the team and MotoAmerica Stock 1000 competition, Uribe finished the 2024 season with two wins, five additional podium finishes and two more top-five results in 10 races. Uribe also worked as a test rider for Pirelli USA in 2020 and took part in several FIM Superbike World Championship races in 2021.
"I'm honored to be invited back to the OrangeCat Racing crew for 2025," Uribe said. "We proved how competitive our partnership can be in 2024, and my goal for this season is to build on that momentum and really refine my riding and technical skills. The whole crew came together during the off season to brainstorm ways to ensure that we have the most competitive package possible, and I think we've succeeded in doing so. The bike has incredible potential, and the team structure is strong. I've ridden with my new teammate, Andrew, for many years. I believe our program is better than ever."
Lee made his MotoAmerica debut in the Superstock 600 class in 2015, and two years later netted his first career podium finish in that class. The next season, Lee found immediate success in the new-for-2018 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Class. He clinched the class' first-ever title and then successfully defended his crown in 2019. Overall, Lee has amassed 10 victories and 10 additional podium finishes in MotoAmerica competition. Like Uribe, Lee also has overseas racing experience. He was invited to join a team for the 8 Hours of Suzuka endurance round in 2018, and that team achieved a second-place finish in its class.
"2025 is gearing up to be an amazing year," Lee said. "I am beyond grateful to be joining the OrangeCat team. I've watched OrangeCat grow through recent years, and now to be a part of it makes me extremely excited. I know from the way that they approach racing that this season will be one to watch! Jayson proved to be very successful last season aboard the BMW M 1000 RR that the OrangeCat Racing team had prepared. To have Jayson under the same tent will be an absolute pleasure. Jayson and I grew up racing with each other. Now I get to call him my teammate, which in and of itself is exciting. I know that being teamed up together will force us both to be better."
The OrangeCat Racing team also will continue its collaboration with the Lightfighter electric motorcycle project in 2025. The two organizations kicked off the joint effort at the AHRMA Roadrace Series Barber Vintage Festival, with Uribe piloting one of Lightfighter's V3 models to two class victories and OrangeCat personnel lending technical support to Lightfighter's racing efforts. Though Lightfighter's current models have yet to be homologated for one of MotoAmerica competition classes, expect to see Uribe and Lee in the saddle of Lightfighter machines at select AFM road racing rounds in 2025.
"It was an incredible experience to work with OrangeCat Racing last year," Lightfighter owner Brian Wismann said. “Everyone at OrangeCat was committed to pushing the limits of performance through working together towards a common goal. Just working alongside the team has brought a new level of focus and performance to our electric race bike program. I'm stoked to see what we can accomplish together in 2025!"
OrangeCat Racing’s promotional and technical partners for the 2025 MotoAmerica season include Motoworks Chicago, Ohlins USA, and alpha Racing.
Jayson Uribe's personal sponsors for the 2025 MotoAmerica season include Dainese, Arai Helmets, CT Racing, Code 3 Consultations, San Jose BMW, and BSP Racing.
Andrew Lee's personal sponsors for the 2025 MotoAmerica season include CT Racing, KYT, Luxvoni, Aliv World Wide, KD.51CD, Coolbreeze Heating and Air, JP43 Training and Barrett Racing.
To learn more about OrangeCat Racing, visit the team's website at http://orangecatracing.com and follow the team on Instagram at @orangecatracing.
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