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Estonian brothers Sebastian and Travis Leok will embark on a new chapter in their motocross careers in 2027. Their father, former MXGP front-runner Tanel Leok, is setting up his own team structure once again to support his sons. Under the name PM Motorsport Husqvarna, both riders…
Supercross racing in the US is about to get … quieter. Honda has issued a press release saying it “expressed its full support for a new 109-decibel sound limit in Motocross/Supercross. The new limit is set to take effect for the 2027 AMA Supercross, AMA Pro Motocross, and SuperMo…
After his first year on a 125cc machine, Gieck is set to race the EMX125 Class in the FIM Motocross European Championship.
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Wildwood’s podium, the Buckwheat 100 finale, Geelong Supercross, Australia’s revised MXoN result and the latest on Kyron Bacon, Byron Dennis and Daniel Sanders. The post Moto Wrap | Chadwick wins Wildwood – Riordan clinches GNCC XC2 title appeared first on MCNews .
After more than a decade with KTM Canada, three-time Canadian 250 Motocross Champion Kaven Benoit is set to take on a new role in the sport, joining the Motosport St-Césaire team for the 2027 season. Benoit’s relationship with KTM began in 2010, and he quickly established himself…
The TCS Racing Park, located around 35 kilometres from the capital, first welcomed the Junior World Championship in 2023.
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Bertram Thorius is gearing up for his second season aboard the Fantic XX 125, joined by two young and promising riders in the Fantic Factory Racing EMX team: Kenzo Jaspers and Torre van Mechgelen. Fantic Racing’s vision for the future builds on the brand’s key strengths, starting…
Debbie Matthews, widely known as the "Godmother of Women's Motocross," is a pioneering professional motocross racer, advocate, and 2024 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee. Despite once being told at her first race to "go home and bake something," she went on to spend over five …
Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing has appointed Domitie Dehent as its new Race Coordinator. The Frenchwoman brings years of experience from the international motocross scene and is now embarking on a new chapter in her career. Dehent first entered the Grand Prix paddock in 2020 th…
There is no word on when Lucas Coenen is expected to be back on the bike again. How will this surgery impact his pre-season prep?
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Greetings! Welcome to this cool and wet mid-November edition of the Monday Gate Drop Column. This week’s column is once again brought to you by the awesome folks at Yamaha Motor Canada. Star Racing Yamaha rider Cole Davies is currently dominating the SX2 class in the Australian S…
Follow our Canadian Yamaha riders from travel day to race day in Road to France, Episode 2, as they take on the BLU CRU Super Finale. ?? Go behind the scenes for the track walk and parade, then follow the action through qualifying and the race. From getting a first look at the tr…
The California native adds to a talented lineup of athletes for the new-look 250cc program, which will make a highly anticipated move to Husqvarna Mobility ahead of the 2027 season.
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After months of speculation about his racing future, Ken Roczen has officially committed to another season, returning to Suzuki for the 2027 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. The reigning 450SX champion will remain with the AWM Fulfillment PMG Suzuki presented by Progre…
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PulpMX takes over ClubMX on a Monday night as the stars of the race team including Max Vohland and Devin Simonson join the show while Daniel Blair and Phil Nicoletti co-host all the way through. Also team owner Brandon Haas, along with Robbie Malinoski, and new pro Ryder Malinosk…
Jason Anderson will line up at the Paris Supercross this weekend. The American has been called up to replace Lucas Coenen, who is unable to compete due to injury. Coenen underwent surgery yesterday after the cause of his physical problems was identified. The Belgian KTM rider is …
Championship-calibre riders complete a commanding display in Geelong, as more than 20,000 passionate fans pack into GMHBA Stadium in southern Victoria. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | (November 7, 2026) The third round of the 2026 Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Championship, presented by M…
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"The bike stopped because of an electrical problem. It's not normal for us to be slower on a new soft tyre than on a used medium."
Auckland delivers three clean sweeps, Malcolm Stewart joins Kawasaki and Roczen stays with Suzuki. This week’s dirt racing wrap also covers Dakar’s African return, major MXGP departures, Byron Dennis, Gotland, Qatar Baja, Addax and the 2027 Six Days. The post Your weekly digest f…
Steve’s tour of North Carolina begins with a heavy show featuring in-studio guests Justin Brayton, Phil Nicoletti, and Jason Weigandt. Cooper Webb also stops by to talk about him beginning Supercross prep on his Husqvarna, JT answers to call to talk AUSX, and NASCAR driver Ty Gib…
Look for some close racing when the gate drops in Chilliwack in thre weeks. MXP: Hey Newf! It sounds as though the Pro Class lineup is now set for the opening weekend of the 2026 West Coast AX Championships. We’re going to put you on the spot now: who do you think is the favourit…
Last week’s Novatron Tampere Supercross and Offroad Expo, held in Tampere, Finland (Northern Europe), attracted a record number of visitors. A total of approximately 12,000 people attended the two-day event. Novatron Tampere Supercross and Offroad Expo, which kicked off the Finni…
Ale Gaspari will compete in all European rounds of the MX2 World Championship in 2027. The Italian rider will represent the Young Motion powered by Resa team, which will receive support from KTM Europe. The team has announced that Gaspari will line up at all sixteen European Gran…
This week in your sport: Whither Sexton? AUS-X down under; get well soon, Jody; and more.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing star heads to Shropshire as the world’s best riders return to Hawkstone Park for the season opener. The Ashbrook Hawkstone International powered by Syntol Lubricants has confirmed that 2025 FIM MX2 Motocross World Champion Simon Längenfelder has entere…
Results and standings from around the world: 13th and final round of GNCC Racing, round four of EnduroCross from Utah, and round three of the Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Championship.
Six Rounds to Run in Conjunction with Pro Motocross Championship; WMX Invitational Set to Return at SMX World Championship Final MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (November 4, 2026) – The SMX League has revealed the schedule of races that will comprise the 2027 Women’s Motocross Championship Pow…
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Which of your favorite racers changed teams? Who is staying put? And is Haiden Deegan being overlooked as a 450 contender? Your SMX Insiders Jason Weigandt and Jason Thomas are here to catch you up on all the off-season news.
In his latest video, Cooper Webb takes his followers behind the scenes of a commercial shoot for Rocky Mountain ATV-MC. The American gives viewers an insight into everything involved in filming a commercial, from the preparations to the actual filming. Afterwards, the focus shift…
Kawasaki UK confirms its official Arenacross team for 2027, with Taylor Hammal and Tristan Purdon lining up on the new 2027 KX450F, while the KX327 two-stroke makes its official UK off-road debut at Dirt Bike Live. The officially supported Kawasaki UK team brings together two rid…
Max Anstie chats with Eric Johnson about his bid for a title in 2027, life at ClubMX, becoming a three-time World Supercross champion, and more.
Taking a drive with Supercross & Motocross Champion Chase Sexton.
SixtySeven Racing Team has announced that it will compete with KTM machinery from the 2027 season onwards. The team has therefore opted for a new partnership with the Austrian manufacturer. The switch to KTM marks a new step for SixtySeven Racing Team as it prepares for the upcom…
Expansion of SMX Next Program Combines Supercross, Pro Motocross, and SMX Next Australia Events to Determine SMX Next World All-Stars Postseason Field ELLENTON, Fla. / MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (November 3, 2026) – The SMX League has announced the expansion of the SMX Next program, enha…
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From 20-rider main events to the lower 109db sound limit, Jason Weigandt gets the hows and the whys from the AMA's Jeremy Albrecht.
ELLENTON, Fla./MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (November 2, 2026) Released this morning, the 2027 AMA Supercross Championship Rulebook includes a new 109 dB maximum sound standard for professional off-road motorcycle racing that will take effect beginning in January with the start of the 2027…
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Anstie has landed on the podium at the previous four 250SX opening rounds to start his year in Monster Energy AMA Supercross, the latter two of which are wins. Can Anstie turn his four straight podiums into five straight?
Ryan Bart van Hove has won the second round of the French Sand Championship Junior category at Loon-Plage. He took victory ahead of Mathis Matte and Ben Almagor. In addition to van Hove, two other Dutch riders finished inside the top ten, with Jenairo Beerens taking sixth place a…
Let's look back at the battles for the MXGP & MX2 World Championships, as well as the legendary edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations.
Just 13 years old, John Slade Jr. travelled to the Netherlands to compete in the Dutch Supercross in Assen. The young rider impressed throughout the event and claimed the 85cc class title. In his latest video, Slade Jr. takes viewers along on his adventure at the Expo Hall in Ass…
Greetings! Welcome to this post-Halloween edition of the Monday Gate Drop Column, which, as always, is brought to you by the fine people at Yamaha Motor Canada. After a very successful season, the Blu Cru is now looking ahead to 2027 and hoping to continue its winning ways. With …
Check out a (goofy) day at the test track with Justin Barcia.
Cyril Genot has won the second round of the French Sand Championship (Championnat de France des Sables – CFS). The Belgian was the strongest rider on the demanding sand circuit of Loon-Plage, finishing ahead of Todd Kellett and Dutch rider Damien Knuiman. Riding his Honda, Genot …
A new chapter is about to begin in Kevin Horgmo’s MXGP career. The Norwegian rider will join the new ZXMOTO factory team for the 2027 season, securing his first-ever factory contract. In his latest video, Horgmo takes viewers to EICMA in Milan, where he reveals his plans for the …
KTM cans in-house factory racing for GasGas and Husqvarna and now might be stronger for it.
On his third attempt, American Tristan Lane won the overall in Tampere Supercross in Finland by taking victory in the international main class on Saturday, just as he did on Friday. Saturday’s final was decided just metres before the finish line. Simo Koskinen was the strongest r…
2026 GA CHECKPOINT YAMAHA MOTOR CANADA WEST COAST AX FOUR ROUNDS. TWO WEEKENDS. FULL THROTTLE! Get ready for some bar-to-bar racing, big battles, and awesome AX action! Here’s everything you need to know before you hit the track. THE RACE LINEUP ? ROUND 1 — Friday, November 27 ? …
Next season, the Dutch team will line up with Latvian rider Karlis Reisulis and Australian rider Byron Dennis.
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Maxime Desprey has won the ADAC Supercross in Stuttgart. The Frenchman once again proved to be the strongest rider in the SX1 class on Saturday evening, securing victories on both nights. In the SX2 class, victory went to American rider Jesson Turner. After his victory on Friday,…
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing welcomes Maxime Renaux, Janis Reisulis and Valerio Lata to the team for the 2027 FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship as KTM solidify their Grand Prix presence for next season.
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Ken Roczen has once again demonstrated his class in the Australian Supercross Championship. The Suzuki rider was a class above the competition at the Geelong round, winning both SX1 main events. In the first main event, Roczen claimed victory with more than five seconds over Chri…
Sound check limit, 20-rider main events, adjusted points structure, and more rule changes ahead of 2027. So, why were these changes made?
TM Moto and CRD Racing have announced the arrival of Italian brothers Edoardo and Pietro Riganti. Both talented motocross riders will compete for the Italian team during the 2027 season, marking the start of a new chapter in their careers. With the addition of the Riganti brother…
SMX Next will be featured at 10 events during the regular season, with a field of 25 athletes at five Supercross races and five Pro Motocross races for an equal balance of discipline representation.
The opening night of the ADAC Supercross in Stuttgart saw victories for Maxime Desprey and Jules Pietre. Frenchman Desprey came out on top in the SX1 class, while Pietre claimed victory in SX2. Maxime Desprey made an excellent start to the supercross weekend in Stuttgart. The Fre…
Check out the first glimpse of Prado on his #61 KTM, as he picked his longtime MXGP number as his new career number for 2027. Plus, photos of #19 Julien Beaumer.
S Briggs Commercials Youth Development Team riders Jenson Severn, Harley Marczak and Archie Stapley will line up at Hawkstone Park on Sunday, February 21, as the UK’s season opener, the 2027 Ashbrook Hawkstone International powered by Syntol Lubricants, kicks off the motocross ye…
Check out the updates made to the AMA Supercross rulebook ahead of the 2027 season.
Italian team Diana MX Team has signed Brando Rispoli for the 2027 season. The young Italian rider will represent the team next year, as the team announced through its social media channels. With the arrival of Rispoli, Diana MX Team’s rider line-up for 2027 is starting to take sh…
The search for the next generation of motocross talent reaches its next phase as 17 exceptional riders from across Europe prepare for the 2026 BLU CRU Masterclass. Having earned their place through their performances at the YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale, which took place …
Justin is back on the bike after his Hangtown crash and prepping for 2027: “I’m back on supercross now… There’s no rush back from what I was dealing with, so just taking the necessary steps to be back at 100 percent.”
The Ducati Factory MX2 Team run by Beddini Racing has strengthened its staff with the addition of Claudio Federici. The former Grand Prix winner will take on the role of supervisor within the Italian factory team, guiding the riders both on and off the track. Federici is a well-k…
A valued member of the Yamaha family for over 10 years, Renaux’s departure marks the end of a highly successful era that saw the Frenchman rise from the junior ranks to the pinnacle of the MXGP class.
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Jago Geerts will ride for Josse Sallefranque’s SR Motoblouz Honda Team in 2027. The Belgian MXGP rider will make the switch to Honda after just one season with Beta and will become team-mate to Calvin Vlaanderen. With this announcement, the French team has completed its rider lin…
Thumpstar’s TSN-300 N2 qualified for the 2026 Erzbergrodeo main race with Paweł Sawicki, reaching Checkpoint 9 before timing out.
Host Steve Matthes will welcome in Justin Brayton, Phil Nicoletti, and Jason Weigandt to the show to talk about the latest and greatest in SX/MX.
Further changes are taking place within the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team. Following the earlier announcement that Stefan Simpson would take over Joël Smets’ role, another familiar face is now moving on from her position. Nina Etzkorn will replace Valentina Ragni as team coord…
Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce the signing of Rubén Fernández to the Yamaha Factory Racing MXGP team for the 2027 FIM Motocross World Championship.
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Team Great Britain has been disqualified from the 2026 Motocross of Nations. The British team, which originally finished in seventh place, has been relegated to 32nd and last position in the updated final results. According to the updated results, the disqualification is due to t…
Honda HRC will have a brand-new MX2 contingent for 2027 as Maxime Grau and Julius Mikula join the team, in what is an exciting change for the upcoming campaign.
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Motocross fans will be able to follow the beach race in Loon-Plage live this weekend. The French beach race, which is part of the Championnat de France des Sables, will be broadcast live on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday will see the quads take centre stage, with the live bro…
Justin Barcia reflects on life after choosing to self-manage contract negotiations, leading to unexpected lifestyle changes. While embracing these new adjustments, Justin Barcia explores the daily realities of professional motocross preparation and rigorous bike testing at a new …
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The future of Chambers KTM Racing appears uncertain. Following reports that the British team could be shutting down, Adam Sterry has responded to the situation via social media. The Brit has made it clear that his plans for 2027 were never with Chambers KTM Racing anyway. Through…
Italian team Bartolini Racing Team has announced its rider line-up for the 2027 season. Nathan Mariani will remain with the team in the MX1 class, while newcomer Luca Colonnelli joins the squad in the MX2 class. Both riders will compete on Honda machinery with support from Honda …
DVS Junior Racing has officially announced that its partnership with motorcycle manufacturer TM Corse has come to an end. This brings the joint activities between the two parties to a close. The team announced the news through an official statement, thanking TM Corse for its trus…
“From Asia to the World” – Taiga Yanase to Compete in the 2027 FIM Motocross World Championship MX2 Class Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has announced that Taiga Yanase, the 2026 All-Japan Motocross Championship (JMX) IA2 champion, will compete in the MX2 class of the FIM Motocro…
Norman KTM Factory Rookies has completed its rider line-up for the 2027 EMX125 European Championship. Estonian rider Lucas Leok and German rider Luca Nierychlo will represent the team next season. With two talented young riders, the team aims to build on its particularly successf…
The Hamstra Elksni Racing Team officially introduced brothers Patrick and Martins Cirulis for the 2027 season during a successful team presentation in Ermelo on Friday evening. The two talented Latvian riders will represent the team’s colours next year. The brothers are coming of…
Douwe van Mechgelen has announced his plans for the 2027 season. The Belgian motocross rider will compete in the EMX250 European Championship with VM Racing powered by Hannamax. His schedule will also include selected rounds of the MX2 World Championship, the Dutch Masters of Mot…
Gyan Doensen’s future for the 2027 season has suddenly become uncertain. The Dutch motocross talent appeared to be close to an agreement for the MX2 World Championship, but those plans have now fallen through. Following his departure from Gabriel SS24 KTM Factory Juniors, Doensen…
Following mutual agreement with Julius Mikula and his family, we have decided to bring our journey together to an end. Julius will therefore no longer compete for Osička MX Team and KTM next season. We look back on our time together with great pride and joy. During the 2024 and 2…
CFS MOTOBLOUZ TAKES ON LOON-PLAGE Following a memorable opening round in Berck-sur-Mer, the Championnat de France des Sables Motoblouz heads to Loon-Plage (59), near Dunkirk, this weekend for the second round of the championship. A record-breaking 1,200 riders will have the oppor…
Registration for Supercross Goes 2027 opens tonight, Monday, November 2, at 8:00 PM. Riders wishing to take part in the 32nd edition of the event at the Zeelandhallen can register from that moment onwards via the website of Stichting Motorsport Zeeland. The organisers will open r…
For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at the 125 Class of 1990. The 1990 season was a great year for 125 racing, but not a particularly good one for magazine shootouts. Of the Big Three US off-road enthusiast magazines, only Dirt Bike had the cajónes…
Luca Nierychlo will ride for the Norman KTM Factory Rookies Team in 2027. The reigning Dutch Masters 85cc Champion will move up to the EMX125 class next season, where he will receive support from the KTM outfit. Nierychlo enjoyed a strong 2026 season, claiming the title in the Du…
Venum Bud Racing Kawasaki continues to build its sporting project and is pleased to announce the arrival of Italian rider Francesco Bellei for the 2027 season. He will form an all-new pairing with Nicolo Alvisi: for the first time in the team’s history, Venum Bud Racing Kawasaki …
Maxime Desprey and Noah Ludwig claimed victory at the supercross in Assen on Sunday. Check out the results below: The post Desprey and Ludwig Take Sunday Wins in Assen appeared first on MX Vice .
We are proud to announce that Isak Gifting has officially signed an extension with JK Racing Yamaha, locking in his 4th consecutive season to take on the MXGP World Championship and MX1 Italian Championship. We are thrilled to confirm that our program will once again benefit with…
Lucas Leok will ride for the Norman KTM Factory Rookies Team in 2027. The young Estonian has announced his move to the KTM outfit, marking another important step in his motocross career. Leok will have the opportunity to further develop his skills within the team and is looking f…
Jeffrey Herlings has wrapped up his first race weekend in Japan in impressive fashion. The Dutchman won both motos in the 500cc class during the final round of the All Japan Motocross Championship at the Sugo circuit. His double victory secured a convincing win for Honda HRC Petr…
The tenth edition of the International Dutch Supercross in Assen delivered an exciting evening of motocross action on Saturday night. For the first time, the event was held at the Expo Hal Assen, where packed grandstands witnessed thrilling races and international competition acr…
Roan van de Moosdijk will continue racing for the Kosak KTM Racing Team in 2027. The Dutchman will extend his partnership with the German outfit, with whom he has achieved several notable successes in recent years. With two ADAC MX Masters titles and a third-place finish with Tea…
Noel Zanocz and Van Venrooy KTM Racing will part ways following the 2026 season. The Hungarian rider announced the news on his social media, reflecting on what he described as the most difficult year of his career. Zanocz suffered two injuries during the season, one of which affe…
Mattia Guadagnini and the Van Venrooy KTM Racing Team will not continue their partnership in 2027. The Italian rider announced on social media that his time with the Dutch team has come to an end. Guadagnini spent most of the past season on the sidelines due to an injury and subs…
International stars sweep the SX1 and SX2 divisions in front of nearly 18,000 passionate fans at North Harbour Stadium, as AUSX made its long-awaited return to New Zealand. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | (October 31, 2026) Round 2 of the 2026 Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Championship, p…
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“I apologize for my reaction in the pits. When I saw that the bike wasn’t ready, I realized it was game over. But I wouldn’t have made that decision if I hadn’t thought it was the right one.”
“He came really close to me at the start, but luckily everything turned out fine. We were the only ones not fighting for anything, so we took the necessary risks. It’s a victory that feels like our first.”
Jeffrey Herlings has made an immediate impact on Japanese soil by winning his first appearance in the country. The Dutchman, riding for Honda HRC Petronas, is competing this weekend in the final round of the All Japan Motocross Championship at the Sugo circuit in Miyagi Prefectur…
