Motocross Rumours
Stale · 2027 season

Landon Gibson is staying an amateur, riding Triumph, and will turn pro for SMX/Supercross then outdoors

By James Burfield · First reported 24 August 2026 · last updated 18 September 2026

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Who said it

Now, is Landon Gibson staying as an amateur? I think he is. Triumph and I think he's going to do SMX next for Supercross and then... Pro is outdoors.

Source: Fly Racing Racer X Budds Creek Review (2GiZsX7KbV4), 01:07:53 · insider tier

Our reading

Speaker: Steve Matthes. Auto-graded insider tier, hedged.

The Landon Gibson 2027 story so far

3 claims tracked on this move from 3 sources. Newest first.

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Landon Gibson, Carson Wood, Jesson Turner, Wyatt Thurman and Vincent Wey are expected back in the amateur/SMX Next ranks next year
18 September 2026 · Will We Get a New 450 Champion Out of SMX? | The Blair Matthes Project 066 (KGZ5feDs1NQ), 00:49:20 · Warm
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Landon Gibson's ride for next year is uncertain — unclear whether KTM keeps him, but Matthes has heard of an option that suits him
13 August 2026 · Wrapping Up Round 1 of WSX as Pro Motocross Returns | The Blair Matthes Project 062 (6ejH0PRpp84), 00:30:14 · Stale