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Hot · 2027 season

Kade Johnson is chasing a factory 250 ride but the class is blocked with talent

By James Burfield · First reported 15 September 2026 · last updated 23 September 2026

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Who said it

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.

Source: Deegan SMASHES! Hunter CRASHES; The Playoffs Need A MAKEOVER! (bowXqKziwqI), 00:10:45 · insider tier

Our reading

Speaker: Kade Johnson. Auto-graded insider tier, asserted.

The Kade Johnson 2027 story so far

4 claims tracked on this move from 4 sources. Newest first.

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22 September 2026 · SMX Round 2 L.A. Wrap up - The Moto Aftermath Show Episode 352 (wqNr6a6W07g), 02:07:35 · Warm
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18 September 2026 · Will We Get a New 450 Champion Out of SMX? | The Blair Matthes Project 066 (KGZ5feDs1NQ), 00:48:17 · Warm
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18 September 2026 · Will We Get a New 450 Champion Out of SMX? | The Blair Matthes Project 066 (KGZ5feDs1NQ), 00:48:24 · Denied