Warm · 2027 season
Ken Roczen says he has not yet decided whether he will return to race next year
By James Burfield · First reported 15 September 2026 · last updated 30 September 2026
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Who said it
Ken said he hasn't made his decision on returning next year yet and it leaves me feeling pretty on if he should.
Source: Deegan SMASHES! Hunter CRASHES; The Playoffs Need A MAKEOVER! (bowXqKziwqI), 00:16:02 · insider tier
I'll tell you the decision right now. It's obvious he's coming back and he ain't going to cruise around for a paycheck. I'll just stamp it right now. Ken Roxen and his red plate number one Suzuki wins Anaheim 1 2027.
Source: Deegan SMASHES! Hunter CRASHES; The Playoffs Need A MAKEOVER! (bowXqKziwqI), 00:17:32 · insider tier
Our reading
Speaker: Ken Roczen. Auto-graded insider tier, hedged.
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