Basic Info

• Full Name: Eric Granado
• Date of Birth: 10 June 1996
• Place of Birth: São Paulo, Brazil
• Bike Number: 51

Background & Career
A titan of Brazilian motorsport, Eric Granado joins Joe Rascal as a six-time Brazilian Superbike Champion and the most successful rider in MotoE World Cup history. Born in São Paulo, Eric’s world-class career includes the 2017 FIM CEV Moto2 European title and numerous victories on the MotoGP and WorldSBK stage. Known for his relentless speed and technical precision, Eric is now set to take the grid by storm in the inaugural Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, bringing elite-level race craft to the global stage.

Basic Info

• Full Name: Archie McDonald
• Date of Birth: 22 June 2006
• Place of Birth: Albury, Australia
• Bike Number: 69

Background & Career
Archie “Maddog” McDonald is one of Australia’s most explosive young talents in motorcycle racing. Archie began his journey at age three in his family’s backyard before spending a decade dominating flat track circuits, a foundation that earned him three Australian Dirt Track titles. He transitioned to road racing in 2019 and quickly rose through the ranks, recently competing at the highest levels in both the Australian Superbike Championship and the European STK600 Championship. Archie joins Joe Rascal with a reputation for relentless determination.

Basic Info

• Full Name: Jordi Torres
• Date of Birth: 27 August 1987
• Place of Birth: Rubi, Spain
• Bike Number: 81

Background & Career
Known to racing fans around the world as the “Spanish Elvis,” Jordi Torres is one of Spain’s most accomplished and respected motorcycle racers. A two-time MotoE World Cup Champion, Jordi made history by securing back-to-back world titles in 2020 and 2021. His impressive résumé also includes two Spanish Moto2 Championships and success across Supersport, Stock Extreme, Moto2, MotoGP, and World Superbike competition. Jordi began his professional racing career in Spain’s highly competitive Supersport and Superstock championships before progressing to the Moto2 World Championship as a full-time rider in 2011. His talent quickly became apparent, earning his first Moto2 podium in 2013 before claiming a memorable maiden victory at the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring later that season. In 2018, Jordi fulfilled a career milestone by stepping up to the premier MotoGP class, competing in two races for Reale Avintia Racing as a replacement for the injured Tito Rabat. He also enjoyed a successful five-year stint in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) from 2015 to 2019, representing some of the sport’s most recognised manufacturers, including Aprilia, BMW, MV Agusta and Kawasaki.

Away from the racetrack, Jordi’s passion for motorcycles remains as strong as ever. When he’s not riding or talking about bikes, he enjoys spending time at home in Barcelona with his beloved pet goat, Kiki.

Basic Info

• Full Name: Brett Metcalfe
• Date of Birth: 6 May 1984
• Place of Birth: Mannum, Australia
• Bike Number: 24

Background & Career
A true icon of Australian motocross, Brett “Metty” Metcalfe leads the Joe Rascal Supercross and Off-Road programs with over two decades of elite international experience. Hailing from Mannum, South Australia, Metty built a legendary career in the United States, where he secured an AMA 450MX National win. A six-time representative for Team Australia at the Motocross of Nations, he famously helped secure the country’s first-ever podium at the event. Metty now channels his relentless work ethic and technical knowledge into leading our SuperCross & Dirt teams.

Basic Info

• Full Name: Callum Norton
• Date of Birth: 12 August 2000
• Place of Birth: Lorne, Victoria, Australia
• Bike Number: 118

Background & Career
After securing back-to-back runner-up finishes at the Tatts Finke Desert Race in 2023 and 2024, Norton reached a career milestone by taking a dramatic, hard-fought outright victory at the 2024 Hattah Desert Race. Known for his immense resilience and blazing speed across torturous terrain, Callum joins Joe Rascal Racing in 2026 to make history, spearheading their highly anticipated debut at the 50th Finke Desert Race aboard the all-new Ducati Desmo450 MX.