Motocross Rumours
The American Desk

The American Desk

Every graded silly season rumour in AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross: factory seat chases, contract talks and confirmed signings, each with its source on record.

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Lead story · Warm

Chase Sexton's future is uncertain; options floated include begging KTM for the seat Eli Tomac is vacating, staying at Yamaha, going to Honda, or starting his own team, but Blair believes he should stay put on his three-year deal

Maybe he's begging them for the same chance since Eli is retiring and the seat is vacant... Or maybe, just maybe, he should stay put

The Rumour Mill

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Chad Reed is planning to bring the TwoTwo Motorsports team back, with 2028 as the goal Hot
The return of TwoTwo Motorsports is becoming more concrete, although there is still a long way to go.
Chad Reed
GateDrop · 12 OCT · INSIDER
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Justin Hill will ride for the newly titled Monster Energy / Rocky Mountain / Husqvarna / Team Tedder Racing effort in 2027. Hot
such as the newly titled Monster Energy / Rocky Mountain / Husqvarna / Team Tedder Racing effort with Cooper Webb and Justin Hill
Justin Hill
SwapMoto · 11 OCT · INSIDER
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Team Tedder Racing is switching to Husqvarna machinery for the 2027 season. Hot
the newly titled Monster Energy / Rocky Mountain / Husqvarna / Team Tedder Racing effort
SwapMoto · 11 OCT · INSIDER
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The 2026 Thunder Ridge SMX Final marked the end of Eli Tomac's racing career Hot
The 2026 Thunder Ridge SMX Final marked the end for many; from Eli Tomac and Dylan Ferrandis
Eli Tomac
SwapMoto · 1 OCT · INSIDER
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The 2026 Thunder Ridge SMX Final marked the end of Dylan Ferrandis' racing career Hot
The 2026 Thunder Ridge SMX Final marked the end for many; from Eli Tomac and Dylan Ferrandis
Dylan Ferrandis
SwapMoto · 1 OCT · INSIDER
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Marshal Weltin is moving into a career as a trainer after stepping away from racing Hot
we chatted with Weltin about the decision, his career move to become a trainer
Marshal Weltin
SwapMoto · 1 OCT · INSIDER
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The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team is finished as a whole after the 2026 SMX Final Hot
marked the end for many; from Eli Tomac and Dylan Ferrandis, to the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team as a whole
SwapMoto · 1 OCT · INSIDER
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Jorge Prado turned down a contract and returned to KTM, a gamble that paid off with a title Hot
The story is mostly about the risk Jorge took, abruptly turning down a contract while also financially risking his career to return home to a group that probably had some doubts
Jorge Prado
Main Event Moto · 29 SEP · INSIDER
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Tom Vialle declined a KTM 450 offer, which came before Jorge Prado was offered the ride Hot
plus Chase Sexton's decision to leave, and Tom Vialle's decision not to accept the KTM 450 offer that came before Jorge received his
Tom Vialle · Jorge Prado
Main Event Moto · 29 SEP · INSIDER
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The Rockstar Husqvarna factory team is shutting down, ending the program Hot
The team is closing its doors, and the end of a rather sweet era is coming to an end
Main Event Moto · 29 SEP · INSIDER
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Jett Lawrence will race the 2027 Supercross season on a new motorcycle after surgery Hot
He returns after another surgery, with limited time to develop on his new motorcycle
Jett Lawrence
Main Event Moto · 29 SEP · INSIDER
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The Rockstar Husqvarna factory team ran its final race at Ridgedale and is shutting down Hot
Rockstar Husky guys. It's their last race ever. They're getting emotional.
PulpMX Show · 28 SEP · INSIDER
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Jed, Cameron McAdoo's mechanic, is moving to the factory Kawasaki 450 team next year Hot
Jed, McAdoo's guy, who's going over to factory Kawasaki next year. He's getting the call up.
PulpMX Show · 28 SEP · INSIDER
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Chase Sexton is out at KTM; an agreement has been reached for him to leave, with his next ride unknown Hot
I think he's out. I even tweeted it also... I think they've come to an agreement and he's leaving, but I don't know what he's doing after that.
Chase Sexton
PulpMX Show · 28 SEP · INSIDER
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Lewis Phillips will try to help Arnaud Tonus-era Swiss rider Mike Gwerder... (rider named 'Suer' in transcript) get a 250 outdoor ride in America Warm
I'm actually going to try and see if I can get him a ride in America for 250 outdoors cuz he doesn't have a lot of good prospects here
Vitalmx Show · 4 OCT · INSIDER
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Ken Roczen will return to racing in 2027 rather than retire, and should be a title favorite Hot
That's also why I believe he will be back next year and will be a threat again and should be in the conversation to defend... he wouldn't be this good if he…
Ken Roczen
PulpMX Show · 18 SEP · INSIDER
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Barcia's deal with Suzuki/Pipes Motorsports Group includes a mutual option to extend through the 2028 season Warm
The agreement is for the 2027 season and includes a mutual option for both parties to extend the relationship through the 2028 season.
Justin Barcia
MX Vice · 3 OCT · INSIDER
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Kawasaki hired Malcolm Stewart in anticipation of Sexton leaving; the 2027 Kawasaki line-up will be Marchbanks and Stewart Warm
Kawasaki hired Mookie because Kawasaki hired him in the expectation that Sexton would leave, but if he stayed, they were prepared to run three. They'll have Marchbanks and Mookie and then Sexton…
Malcolm Stewart · Garrett Marchbanks
Moto Aftermath · 29 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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RJ Hampshire rode his last race on the Husqvarna and is moving to Ducati Warm
RJ, last ride on the Husky... Ducati, here we come, baby.
RJ Hampshire
Moto Aftermath · 29 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Ken Roczen says he has not yet decided whether he will return to race next year Warm
Ken said he hasn't made his decision on returning next year yet and it leaves me feeling pretty on if he should.
Ken Roczen
Main Event Moto · 15 SEP · INSIDER
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The 2027 450 Supercross gate will feature Ken Roczen, Justin Cooper, Jett Lawrence, Hunter Lawrence, Jorge Prado, Haiden Deegan and Chase Sexton Warm
with Kenny, Coop, Jett, Hunter, Jorge and Hayden on the gate, he still has a slim chance
Ken Roczen · Justin Cooper
Main Event Moto · 29 SEP · INSIDER
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Levi Kitchen faces pressure heading into 2027 to prove he deserves a factory 450 ride; he will also have to choose which coast to race in 250 Supercross next year Warm
the pressure is even greater heading into 2027 when it comes to proving he is worthy of a factory ride in the 450 class. He will have to make the right decision…
Levi Kitchen
Main Event Moto · 29 SEP · INSIDER
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Mitch Payton should split Pro Circuit's 250 squad with Drew Adams, Nate Thrasher and Nick Romano on the coast against Cole Davis, and Levi Kitchen plus Seth on the other coast Warm
It also depends on Mitch, who may think he should put his best guy against Cole, when in reality they should put Drew Adams, Nate Thrasher, and Nick Romano against Cole, and…
Drew Adams · Nate Thrasher
Main Event Moto · 29 SEP · INSIDER
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Levi Kitchen will have 450 options for 2028 — Kawasaki, Ducati and possibly Suzuki could have open spots Warm
Levi will have some options whether he wins next year or not. Most likely Kawasaki will have a spot, Ducati will have a spot, and with the futures of Kenny, Hombre and…
Levi Kitchen
Main Event Moto · 29 SEP · INSIDER
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Eli Tomac is retiring from racing Warm
They also talk about Hunter Lawrence's determination, the retirements of Eli Tomac and Dylan Ferrandis
Eli Tomac
MX Vice · 1 OCT · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Dylan Ferrandis is retiring from racing Warm
They also talk about Hunter Lawrence's determination, the retirements of Eli Tomac and Dylan Ferrandis
Dylan Ferrandis
MX Vice · 1 OCT · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Cole Davies' 250 Supercross coast assignment for 2027 is undecided and other top riders will pick the coast he is not on, with Star Racing expected to keep it secret Warm
Which coast is Davies racing, and so which coast do I want to be in is going to be thrilling to watch... knowing Star, they won't say.
Cole Davies
PulpMX Show · 28 SEP · INSIDER
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Haiden Deegan will be a 450 rookie in 2027 Supercross Hot
Hayden's going to be a rookie. He's going to have his rookie struggles are going to exist.
Haiden Deegan
PulpMX Show · 18 SEP · INSIDER
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Jeremy Coker, formerly with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing, is now team general manager for 511 Triumph Racing Hot
Jeremy Coker, who used to work over there, but is now the team general manager for 511 Triumph Racing
Jeremy Coker
Racerx Podcasts · 16 SEP · INSIDER
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Nate Thrasher has moved to Pro Circuit Warm
Let me ask you this. Is the Pro Circuit move just a lateral move?
Nate Thrasher
Moto Aftermath · 29 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Chase Sexton is leaving Kawasaki Warm
I think he's leaving... did you see Steve's tweet this weekend that says there's too much smoke about Sexton leaving?
Chase Sexton
Moto Aftermath · 29 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Justin Barcia is leaving Ducati because he no longer wanted to be a full-time test rider, and is going to Suzuki Warm
Barcia didn't want to be a full-time tester anymore... So, he's going to go to Suzuki where he basically and Ferrandis hated each other.
Justin Barcia
Moto Aftermath · 29 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Eli Tomac has retired from racing after the SMX finale Warm
Dude, this is it. He's gonna retire. He's gonna retire... What a career though. Four time motocross, two time Supercross.
Eli Tomac
Moto Aftermath · 29 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Justin Hill is staying at Team Tedder Warm
And number 46 is still there cuz they're not getting rid of Hill.
Justin Hill
Moto Aftermath · 29 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Dax Bennett is going to Red Bull KTM and next year is make-or-break for his factory ride Warm
Got all the tools in the tool belt going to Red Bull KTM. He's either going to have to perform to stay on a factory team or I think this is where…
Dax Bennett
Moto Aftermath · 29 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Nate Thrasher is going to Pro Circuit next year Warm
Thrasher is going to Pro Circuit next year.
Nate Thrasher
Moto Aftermath · 22 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Star Racing will drop Carson Wood if he doesn't win a title Cool
I'm telling you, they're going to broom him... throughout the pits at Loretta's it was like, if he don't win a title, he's out.
Carson Wood
Moto Aftermath · 22 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Lucas and Sacha Coenen are coming to race AMA Supercross next season Warm
This is my nightmare for the Coenens next year, is that we're going to do okay in Supercross and then come outdoors... Lucas is going to be just fine in Supercross. Sasha…
Lucas Coenen · Sacha Coenen
Moto Aftermath · 22 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Kade Johnson is chasing a factory 250 ride but the class is blocked with talent Hot
he also said point blank, "I'm trying to get a factory ride." But unfortunately for Cade, that's where the reality of his timing is rough.
Kade Johnson
Main Event Moto · 15 SEP · INSIDER

Corrections & Denials

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A Kade Johnson deal with MX6 is not happening Denied
I thought maybe MX6 would have been a spot for him, but I heard that's not happening.
Kade Johnson
PulpMX Show · 18 SEP · INSIDER
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Rumours that Levi Kitchen would move up to the Kawasaki 450 team for summer 2027 are dead now that Malcolm Stewart will ride outdoors Denied
I've also heard these rumors out there about maybe if Kitchen were to have a good Supercross next year, they would move him up for the summer. That puts that rumor to…
Levi Kitchen · Malcolm Stewart
PulpMX Show · 13 AUG · INSIDER
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Club MX held talks with Jed Beaton about him riding for the team, but sponsor complications meant it did not happen Denied
We had some talks with them about maybe him riding for Club at one point and there was some complications with sponsors and stuff, so it didn't work out, but I wanted…
Jed Beaton
PulpMX Show · 13 AUG · INSIDER
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Reports that Jago Geerts was going to Kawasaki were wrong Denied
I said I was really putting my neck on the line by proclaiming that the Kawi rumors were wrong and I hoped my source was correct and they came through for me
Jago Geerts
Vitalmx Show · 12 AUG · INSIDER
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Lata to Star Racing next year Denied
Raised on air and flatly denied by the panel: 'No. False. Not not happening.'
Valerio Lata
PulpMX Show · 10 AUG · INSIDER
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Ken Roczen returning for an outdoor round this season Denied
'Does Kenny come back for an outdoor? No, he doesn't.' Panel notes he is in Japan.
Ken Roczen
PulpMX Show · 10 AUG · INSIDER

Official Notices

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Cooper Webb will ride for the newly titled Monster Energy / Rocky Mountain / Husqvarna / Team Tedder Racing effort in 2027. Official
such as the newly titled Monster Energy / Rocky Mountain / Husqvarna / Team Tedder Racing effort with Cooper Webb and Justin Hill
Cooper Webb
SwapMoto · 11 OCT · INSIDER
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Lucas Coenen is moving to the American KTM team / racing Supercross in the US Official
Lucas was like, I just can't wait to work with the American team... I said, 'When are you going to go to America and when do you expect to be on Supercross…
Lucas Coenen
Vitalmx Show · 4 OCT · INSIDER
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Dylan Ferrandis is done with racing / retiring Official
Ferrandis I think is just over racing period.
Dylan Ferrandis
Moto Aftermath · 29 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Aaron Plessinger has moved to Triumph and has already ridden the bike Official
AP goes 7-15 for 10th. Riding the new bike today. Already rode the Triumph.
Aaron Plessinger
Moto Aftermath · 29 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Derek Kelley is going to Beta on a 250 Official
Derek Kelly is gonna go to Beta 250s.
Derek Kelley
PulpMX Show · 20 AUG · INSIDER
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Aaron Plessinger already signed with Triumph for 2027 Official
'Rumors that he's already signed for 2027.'
Aaron Plessinger
Vital MX forum · 10 AUG · FORUM
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RJ Hampshire has officially signed a multi-year contract with Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing to race the Ducati Desmo 450MX in the premier class Official
Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing is proud to announce the official signing of R.J. Hampshire to a multi-year contract. Hampshire will represent the team aboard the Ducati Desmo 450MX…
RJ Hampshire
GateDrop · 7 OCT · INSIDER
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R.J. Hampshire has signed a multi-year contract with Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing and will race the 450 class aboard the Ducati Desmo450 MX from 2027 Official
Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing has signed R.J. Hampshire to a multi-year contract. Starting in 2027, the American will join the factory team and compete in the 450 class…
R.j. Hampshire
MX Vice · 7 OCT · INSIDER