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Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has hired a new President starting July 1st, 2026. Eiko Kirino now takes over the position from Naoki Kawaguchi who
After signing and multi-year deal back in 2024, Max Anstie and the Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha team have mutually agreed to part ways.
Skyler Howes's time at the Monster Energy Honda HRC Rally Team has officially come to an end. After three years together, Howes and the team have chosen to “follow different directions”. Howes claimed a stage victory with the team during this year's Dakar Rally and raced at the highest level during the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship. He was signed on with the Red Riders back in 2023 after racing for the Husqvarna Factory team.
Can we get a RED BUUUDDD?! After a weekend off, round five of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross is back on track here at Redbud in Buchanan, Michigan. Even better that this year's race falls on July 4th as this track is known as America's race track. Overnight rains have made this course ultra difficult but clear skies today would provide some exciting racing. Let's get into the action!
The first SMX Next Motocross took place this weekend alongside the 5.11 RedBud National, where 25 of the world's top amateurs lined up for the Scouting Moto Combine.
Aaron Plessinger posted an update regarding his condition following a first turn crash during moto one at round five of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship at RedBud.
Austin Forkner announced his retirement from professional racing today with the news taking immediate effect. The 5.11 Triumph Factory Racing rider did not line up for the RedBud National and says the decision comes from factors that include a lingering nerve issue in his left arm, the crash from Arlington in 2024 and the brain surgery that followed shortly after, and his growing family. You can see his full announcement in the self-published video below.
Monster Energy Kawasaki announced the addition of Cornelius Tøndel who will serve as a fill-in rider at Southwick.
Kawasaki completely revamped its mini motocross lineup for 2026, giving the KX85 and KX112 their most significant updates in recent memory.
The Pro Motocross Championship invades Southwick at The Wick 338 in Massachusetts for round six of the 2026 season.
