Rider dossier
Shane McElrath
Shane McElrath signed with Liqui Moly Beta (Beta USA) for 2027, confirmed. 3 live rumours tracked for the 2027 season. 2 resolved claims on record.
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Troy Lee Designs Lucas Oil Red Bull KTM · 2013–2026
USA rider, on the world stage since 2013. Has raced MX2, AMA_SX, AMA_MX, WSX. 7 career wins from 175 race entries.
Career history
| Season | Class | Team | Bike | Standing |
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| 2015 | MX2 | Troy Lee Designs Lucas Oil Red Bull KTM | KTM | |
Season data from Motocross MECCA, the network’s results database covering 1952 to today.
Contract record
| Team | From | Source |
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| Liqui Moly Beta (Beta USA) | 2027 | confirmed claim shane-mcelrath-liqui-moly-beta-beta-usa-2027 |
| Beta | 2027 | confirmed claim shane-mcelrath-beta-2027 |
Open rumours
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After racing through most of 2026 with the Quadlock Honda team, McElrath was offered a two-year deal with the Liqui Moly Beta team
SwapMoto · 22 SEP · INSIDER
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Shane McElrath debuts the Beta.
Moto Aftermath · 18 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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After racing through most of 2026 with the Quadlock Honda team, McElrath was offered a two-year deal with the Liqui Moly Beta team, starting with the three SMX Playoffs
SwapMoto · 22 SEP · INSIDER
The record
2 resolved claims about Shane McElrath, 2 proved true.
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Beta USA has just announced the signing of veteran Shane McElrath for the next two seasons. The American rider will contest the 450 SX championship aboard the Beta RX 450F.
Mx2k · 27 AUG · INSIDER
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Other news, Shane McElrath Beta. We've talked about it on this show, but it's official. He's going to start at SMX. Benny Bloss announced it too. Two-year deal for these guys.
PulpMX Show · 27 AUG · INSIDER