Celtic/Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Announces Two-Rider Lineup For 2025 MotoAmerica Supersport Season.

Team Returns to MotoAmerica with Grigg Electric and Economy Lube + Tire as Title Sponsors

DUNMORE, PA, January 14, 2025 — Celtic Racing and Warhorse HSBK Racing are proud to announce their return to the MotoAmerica Supersport grid in 2025 under the banner Celtic / Economy Lube & Tire by Warhorse HSBK Ducati.

Headed by Team Manager Barry Gilsenan, the squad fields a strong two-rider lineup featuring #45 Cameron Peterson and #227 Wristin Grigg, marking Celtic Racing’s comeback to MotoAmerica after a five-year hiatus.

Petersen showcased his prowess in the premier Superbike class in 2024 with multiple victories, including a nail-biting triumph at Road America where he edged out his competition by just 0.004 seconds in challenging wet conditions. Although injuries hindered his ability to contend for the championship, Petersen demonstrated resilience, concluding the season in sixth place overall with 110 points. Now fully recovered, he is shifting his focus to the 2025 Supersport season and aims to build a competitive pace and achieve consistency to secure another championship for Ducati in MotoAmerica.

“I’m excited to get the chance to race for the 2025 MotoAmerica Supersport title with the Celtic/Economy Lube & Tire Powered by Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati,” Petersen said. “The Panigale V2 has won two of the last three Supersport titles and it looks like a ton of fun to ride. I can’t wait to get started and the season can’t come quick enough.”

Grigg, meanwhile, made an impressive 2024 debut in the MotoAmerica Supersport Series, earning several strong finishes, including an 11th place at Mid-Ohio and a personal best ninth at New Jersey. Grigg’s rookie year also featured two expert National Titles at Daytona, highlighted by his AMA 600 Title, which underscored his adaptability and potential on road courses. With his 2024 performances fueling his motivation, Grigg is determined to refine his racecraft and rise through the ranks in the coming season. Leveraging Warhorse HSBK Racing’s Ducati expertise – as recent winners of the Supersport Championship (2022 & 2023) and the Daytona 200 (2023 & 2024) – as well as the proven support of Grigg Electric and Economy Lube & Tire, the team aims to contend for podiums with a push for the 2025 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship.

About Warhorse HSBK Racing

Founded in 2011, HSBK Racing partnered with powersports dealer group Warhorse Group to, in 2020, bring Ducati back to the forefront of MotoAmerica. The team took a symbolic victory in its first season in the hands of Lorenzo Zanetti before building on a successful 2020 and taking an incredible fourth in the championship in 2021 with Loris Baz. In 2022, Warhorse HSBK Racing secured the talents of MotoGP race winner Danilo Petrucci, as well as expanding into the Supersport series with multiple AMA race winner Josh Herrin. The pair took 32 podiums in total and 14 wins, taking the Supersport title and narrowly missing out on the SBK. In 2023, Herrin graduated to SBK, taking three victories and claiming second in the title race. In Supersport, the team brought in Xavi Fores, who remained largely unbeaten in taking the title in emphatic style. In 2024, the team expanded to a two-bike SBK line-up, with Herrin being joined by returning star Loris Baz. Herrin would win the 2024 SBK title.

About Celtic Racing

Established in 2001 by Barry Gilsenan and over the course of 12 seasons, Celtic Racing established itself as a premier privateer racing team. Development of riding talent began with two-stroke 125cc & 250cc machines competing in professional, amateur, and regional championship events. Celtic Racing then transitioned its resources towards AMA Pro Road Racing from Superbike to Supersport. Most recently, Celtic Racing efforts have been focused on Sportbike and Supersport classes with Ducati, Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha four-stroke motorcycles. Gilsenan’s talent for fielding racers of all ages and abilities has brought Celtic Racing worldwide recognition, with many former riders now competing at World Championship levels. With three AMA Pro Supersport championships, Celtic Racing is and continues to be a force within the racing community. They have a reputation for aiding in the growth of the world’s top riders as one of the best American youth racing teams. They have fielded riders such as PJ Jacobsen; World Supersport Champion Chaz Davies; BSB Champion Michael Laverty.