The Silly Season Desk
Motocross Rumours
Friday 28 August 2026 · 40 live rumours · graded, sourced, scored
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ADerek Kelly is going to Beta on a 250PulpMX Show · 20 Aug
ADevin Simonson is done with the outdoor nationals; Club MX pulled him off the 450 to focus on WSX and SMX on a 250PulpMX Show · 20 Aug
ABenny Bloss suggests Zach Osborne (the 16) could go back into retirement after his comeback stintRacer X podcasts · 16 Aug
AZach Osborne is coming out of retirement to race the final three Pro Motocross rounds on the Beta, starting at UnadillaPulpMX Show · 13 Aug
ARomain Febvre is leaving KawasakiVital MX Show · 12 Aug
AHunter and Jett Lawrence are close to new Honda HRC dealsPulpMX Show · 10 Aug
ACalvin Vlaanderen has signed with Honda SR Motoblouz for 2027Vital MX Show · 12 Aug
AJago Geerts has signed with Triumph to move up to the MXGP class for 2027, on a three-year dealVital MX Show · 12 Aug
AMikkel Haarup is returning to Triumph for 2027Vital MX Show · 12 Aug
ADevin Simonsen has a World Supercross ride, which he secured before Yoder inquiredPulpMX Show · 27 Aug
AStar Racing will field a very young 250 team next year, with only Cole Davies and Pierce Brown as established ridersPulpMX Show · 27 Aug
ARyder Malinowski will turn pro full-time in 2027 after finishing his SMX Next runPulpMX Show · 27 Aug
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Lead story · Warm
Chance Hymas is on the short list for Team USA at the Motocross des Nations, potentially on a 450
“I hear that you're on a short list. Maybe to ride a 450.”
PulpMX Show · 26 AUG · INSIDER
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Warm · Grade A
Justin Barcia says he has not yet decided or finalised where he will ride next season, but multiple teams have contacted him
Yeah, I still have no idea what I'm doing, but like... there's some things moving around and I don't know what I'm doing, but…
Vitalmx Show · 23 AUG · INSIDER
Hot · Grade A
Justin Hill will race the Ironman Pro Motocross finale for Team Tedder
Breaking news, that sound you hear is Justin Hill. Team Tedder, Justin Hill, he is coming out. Justin Hill will be at Ironman to…
PulpMX Show · 27 AUG · INSIDER
Hot · Grade A
Hunter Yoder came into Club MX on a tryout deal and has since earned the full deal
Daniel will tell you, like, I was on a tryout deal, so, you know, to get the full deal for me...
PulpMX Show · 27 AUG · INSIDER
Warm · Grade A
RJ Hampshire was close to signing with a Supercross-only team but the deal did not happen
I think R.J. would have done the deal if they did outdoors, but they're not doing outdoors... Well, he was about to sign with…
PulpMX Show · 24 AUG · INSIDER
By the Numbers
183Live rumours
46Confirmed this cycle
109New claims this week
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