Jayson Uribe Bio
Jayson Uribe (born March 27, 1999, in Bellevue, Washington) is an American motorcycle racer who now makes his home in Napa Valley, California. He began riding at age 4 and has progressed through motocross, Supermoto, club-level road racing, and international championships, building a reputation as a versatile and determined competitor. Since making his MotoAmerica Superbike debut in 2018, he has continued to race at a high level while balancing his professional career with multiple off-track roles.
Early Life and Background
Jayson Uribe was born in Bellevue, Washington, and later settled with his family in Napa Valley, California, where he was raised. He first sat on a motorcycle at the age of 4, riding a Honda 50, and quickly developed a passion for the sport. By age 5, he had moved to a two-stroke Kawasaki KX65 and began competing in motocross events across Northern California, learning the basics of throttle control, line choice, and race craft on dirt.
At age 7, Uribe expanded his racing interest to Supermoto, racing his KX65 with Supermoto USA and excelling in his division. He went on to win several championships aboard Honda CRF150R and CRF250R machines, and by the age of 12 had claimed the SRC National Lites Championship while riding for Mammoth Motorsports. These early years on smaller machinery gave him a strong technical foundation that he would later carry into road racing.
Path to Motorcycle Racing
Uribe began his road racing career in 2009 aboard a 2004 production Honda RS125 two-stroke grand prix machine. He became the second-youngest licensed racer in American Federation of Motorcyclists (AFM) history and spent three years competing at the club level in WERA and AFM. Because of his young age, several racetracks refused to let him ride on their circuits due to insurance concerns, making a championship title nearly impossible to secure. In 2011, however, he captured the WERA West Novice Championship in the F2 class.
His talent was recognized internationally when, in 2012 and 2013, he was one of six Americans invited to the Red Bull Rookies tryouts in Spain. This opened the door to a run of international campaigns that would define the next phase of his career and prepare him for national-level Superbike competition in the United States.
Jayson Uribe Career
Early Career (2009–2012)
Uribe’s first road races came in 2009 aboard a 2004 Honda RS125, where he cut his teeth against older and more experienced club-level competitors. Racing primarily in WERA and AFM-sanctioned events in California, he posted consistent results despite being limited by age restrictions at several venues. By 2011, he had broken through with the WERA West Novice title in the F2 class, confirming that his dirt-track background translated well to tarmac.
His invitation to the Red Bull Rookies tryouts in Spain in both 2012 and 2013 marked the first time he raced outside the United States. The experience of competing against Europe’s top young riders sharpened his race craft and gave him exposure to professional team structures, setting the stage for his move into full international competition.
British Superbike Breakthrough (2013–2014)
In 2013, Uribe relocated to Nottingham, United Kingdom, with his mother to contest the Monster Energy Motostar class within the British Superbike Championship, riding a 2009 Honda RS125 for Rock and Sons Racing. He placed 11th overall in the championship, with his best result being a 7th-place finish at Silverstone. Notably, Uribe finished every race in points contention that season, going on to record 19 consecutive point-scoring finishes in the series, a BSB record that he still holds.
He returned to the Motostar class in 2014 with Fireplace Warehouse Racing aboard a 2012 Luyton Honda Moto3 machine, continuing his development in the British paddock. The two seasons in England established him as a consistent and dependable points scorer and gave him the European exposure that would lead to opportunities in France and Spain.
French Superbike and FIM CEV Moto2 (2015–2017)
In 2015, Uribe joined Sebastien Gimbert’s Race Experience Junior team to contest the Pirelli 600 Cup inside the French Superbike Championship on a 2015 Honda CBR600RR. He delivered five podium finishes and one victory that season, and his win at Ledenon made him the first American rider ever to win a race in French Superbike history.
From 2016 to 2017, he moved up to the FIM CEV Moto2 European Championship with AGR Racing, campaigning Honda CBR600RR machines fitted with Kalex chassis. The two-year Moto2 program further developed his race craft on grand prix-style equipment and exposed him to some of Europe’s most demanding circuits.
Genuine Broaster Chicken Honda Era (2018–Present)
Uribe returned to California in 2018 to launch his MotoAmerica Superbike Championship bid with Genuine Broaster Chicken Honda, with Danny Walker serving as team principal. On June 24, 2018, with no prior testing on the newly assembled 2017 Honda CBR1000RR SP2, he made his Superbike debut at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and finished 11th out of 19 riders, a strong result given the short preparation time. He has continued to race for the team, balancing his track duties with work as an electrical apprentice, a driving instructor at the Allen Berg Racing School, and a coach at Danny Walker’s American Supercamp.
Driving Style and Strengths
Uribe is known for a smooth, technically precise riding style shaped by years on both dirt and tarmac. His Supermoto background gives him strong bike control in tight, technical sections, while his years in European championships have refined his race-long pace and tire management. Working with Danny Walker at Genuine Broaster Chicken Honda, he has focused on consistency and steady development rather than headline-grabbing results.
Notable Races and Milestones
His 19 consecutive point-scoring finishes in British Superbike remain a series record. His victory at Ledenon in 2015 made him the first American to win a French Superbike race, and his Superbike debut at Laguna Seca in 2018 marked his return to national-level competition on home soil.
Jayson Uribe Career Wins
Jayson Uribe has collected race wins and championships across multiple disciplines and continents, from club-level motocross and Supermoto titles in California to international victories in the British and French championships. His career highlights include the WERA West Novice title in 2011, the 2015 Ledenon win in the French Superbike Pirelli 600 Cup, and a record 19 consecutive point-scoring finishes in the British Superbike Motostar class.
International Highlights
Uribe’s most notable international result came in 2015 when he won at Ledenon in the Pirelli 600 Cup, becoming the first American to win a French Superbike Championship race. He also holds the British Superbike Motostar record for consecutive point-scoring finishes, a mark set during the 2013 season that he still holds today.
Other Wins and Performances
Earlier in his career, Uribe won multiple Northern California motocross and Supermoto championships on Honda CRF150R and CRF250R machines, and he captured the SRC National Lites Championship by age 12 aboard a Honda CRF250R with Mammoth Motorsports.
Jayson Uribe Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Uribe was raised in Napa Valley, California, where his father continues to run the family electrical business. His parents supported his racing career from an early age, with his mother relocating with him to Nottingham, England, for the 2013 British Superbike season while his father remained in California. The family has continued to back his racing efforts as he has progressed through international and national series.
Personal Life
Uribe resides in Napa Valley, California, and is also based in nearby Angwin, where he runs his own media company, Full Throttle Media. Outside of racing, he works as an electrical apprentice at Rock and Sons, Inc., a driving instructor and coach at the Allen Berg Racing School, and an instructor with Danny Walker’s American Supercamp. He has written a monthly column for Roadracing World called Chasing the Dream and serves as an international field correspondent for Bonnier Motorsports Group.
2025 Season Performance
Jayson Uribe continues to campaign the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship with Genuine Broaster Chicken Honda in 2025, building on the program launched with his 2018 Laguna Seca debut. The team, led by principal Danny Walker, has focused on steady development of the Honda CBR1000RR package and improved race pace across a full season of competition.
Off the track, Uribe balances his racing duties with three jobs that help fund his program, including his work as an electrical apprentice, a driving instructor, and a Supercamp coach. That schedule, combined with the demands of running Full Throttle Media, has made consistency a key theme of his 2025 campaign, with the focus squarely on finishing races, scoring solid points, and laying the groundwork for a stronger run in the seasons ahead.