Eli Daccache wins 10th Superbike title
Eli Daccache secured his tenth consecutive Pro Superbike championship at Shannonville, while amateur rider Carter Matson starred in wet conditions during
Eli Daccache clinched the Lou-Anne Printing Pro Superbike Championship on August 26-27, 2026. The Milwaukee Yamaha YZF-R1 rider achieved his record tenth consecutive title at the fourth event of the five-round RACEMoto Regional Series held at Shannonville Motorsport Park. You can view the full season fixtures and current standings on our site.
Daccache dominated in dry conditions on Saturday. He turned a top lap of 1:05.4, which was over two seconds faster than any other competitor. For comparison, newly crowned National Champion Ben Young recorded a best lap of 1:04.87 at the Bridgestone CBK National held earlier in the season at the same track.
Weekend Conditions and Strategy
Overnight rain led to cool, drizzly conditions for Sunday's races. Daccache opted for a cautious strategy in the wet. He pulled into the pits after the warm-up lap for the Sprint Cup, deciding not to race on a damp track with his Pirelli slick tires. He stated that the track was drying slowly, but they should be ready for the Feature.
He later joked about his Sprint Cup strategy, smiling that he was safe in the pits. He emphasized the importance of the Feature race, noting that in the big race there is a paycheck, and that is important.
Surprise Sprint Cup Winner
The altered conditions created an opportunity for an amateur rider. The Sprint Cup produced a great fight for first, with a surprise winner emerging. Amateur Suzuki rider Carter Matson won the race after dueling with the professional OPP Racing Supersport Suzuki riders Matt Simpson and Marco Sousa. Daccache managed to finish fourth in that contest.
Superbike Feature and Championship Decider
A small field started the Superbike Feature race. Daccache took the lead from the start and eventually edged out the slow-starting BMW of Chris Fehr. Matt Annable finished third on a Suzuki after holding second position for much of the shortened eight-lap contest. Daccache won by thirty seconds, even after slowing his pace at the end.
Reflecting on his tenth championship, Daccache thanked his team and supporters. He said on his way to the podium that he had no issues, the track was in good shape, given the conditions and what he expected. He added that it was nice to put a stamp on the weekend, that his pace was better than he expected, and he just concentrated on bringing it home. He thanked his girlfriend Andrea, Tire Distributor ASAP Motorsports, Kevin Graham at Pirelli, Milwaukee, and everyone in the paddock.
Other Class Results
Sunday's racing included several other classes competing in difficult conditions. The results across key classes are presented in the table below.
| Class | Winner | Machine | Key Competitors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro 600 Supersport / EVAL Heavyweight | Marco Sousa (Heavyweight) / Martin Perreault (Supersport) | Suzuki / Not Specified | Matt Simpson (2nd, Heavyweight); Hans Van Sleuwen (2nd, Supersport) |
| Middleweight | Hans Van Sleuwen | Suzuki SV 650 | Jean-Pascal Schroeder (Kawasaki, 2nd); Aeden McLean (Kawasaki, 3rd) |
| Hidle Lightweight | Stefan Tanasic | Kawasaki | Alan Burns (Kawasaki, 2nd); Gervais Antoine (3rd) |
| Joe Rocket Amateur Supersport | Eric Quintin | Honda | Parker Sabine-Craig (Yamaha, 2nd); Gervais Antoine (Kawasaki, 3rd) |
| GP Bikes AM Superbike | Carter Matson | Suzuki | J.S. Lefebvre (Ducati, 2nd); Glenn Brown (Kawasaki, 3rd) |
| Novice (GP Bikes AM Superbike) | Tom Ritchie | Not Specified | Jason Jones (2nd); Aeden McLean (3rd) |
In the GP Bikes AM Superbike race, Carter Matson demonstrated his skill on a drying track, pulling well clear of the fight for the other podium spots. The final round of the 2026 RACEMoto Regional Series is scheduled for September 25-27 at Nelson International Raceway, which is hosting a 50th Anniversary Celebration. The track, now called Shannonville Motorsport Park, was originally named Nelson International from 1976-1979 after founder John Nelson, a 2006 Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee. For more details on rider performances, check our comprehensive stats and injuries pages.
