HERRIN SECURES DOUBLE WIN TO EXTEND SUPERBIKE LEAD

Josh Herrin showcased his dominance in the 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike series by securing his first double win at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Riding for Warhorse HSBK Ducati, Herrin qualified fourth but quickly took an early lead in the first race, finishing 18 seconds ahead of Cameron Beaubier after teammate Loris Baz crashed. In a tightly contested second race, Herrin strategically waited before taking the lead in the final laps to win by 0.3 seconds, extending his championship lead to 52 points. Baz recovered to finish fourth, making it two Ducatis in the top four.

Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati–#2) 

“What a great weekend,” Herrin beamed. “It wasn’t the best practice and qualifying, but the racing is what matters, and both races were great. The first win was by 18 seconds, and in the second, I felt like I had half a second on Sean—I tried one pass on him, and he passed me straight back, so I didn’t want to risk anything. I just sat there and relaxed and went for it in the last two laps. “It’s funny, all weekend, people have been telling me to relax and go for points, but I have more experience than anyone here, so I wanted to show them what I can do. I wanted to apply the pressure and get some points so we’re in a good position at COTA. We’re in a good spot in the championship. The second half of the season has been awesome. I just want to thank my Warhorse HSBK Ducati team for everything—a great bike, great team environment, everything. I’m really looking forward to COTA, which is an excellent track for our bike.”

Loris Baz (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati–#76)

“We did a big step with the bike so I must say thank you to all the Warhorse HSBK Ducati guys, as well as Ducati in Italy,” Baz said. “I have the bike turning how I want, which makes a big difference here, a track I love. “After the qualifying, I had a top-four pace, but I could see the top guys had a little more. In race one, I was really surprised to see +10 on my board. But I made the biggest mistake of my life in race one by crashing. I can’t apologize to everyone enough, but today, I tried to understand the crash and not make any mistakes again. “Josh helped me understand where and how to push here because this track is quite particular on the front tire. So, I tried to manage my pace and the force of the front tire, but the top three were a touch quicker today, so I did everything I could to bring it home. “Josh is riding so well and we’re heading to two of my favorite tracks in COTA and New Jersey. I want to see the title come to this team with Josh, and I will do everything possible to help him.”

Warhorse HSBK Ducati now heads to one of their favorite hunting grounds of Circuit of The Americas in Texas for the decisive triple-header on September 13-15.