PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The AMA Ice Race Grand Championship will run Feb. 7-8 at the Leisure Lake Family Campground in Sumner, Mich., with two days jam-packed with racing across a number of classes.
“We look forward to getting up to Michigan and enjoying a weekend on the ice while we crown a collection of AMA National Champions with No. 1 plates in ice racing,” AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant said. “We always enjoy this event and we can’t wait for another exciting couple of days of racing action.”
The AMA Ice Race Grand Championships provide the only opportunities in which a racer can earn an AMA National No. 1 plate in amateur ice racing. Not only will AMA No. 1 plates be on the line, but racers will also compete for AMA Ice Racer of the Year, AMA Vet/Senior Ice Racer of the Year and AMA Youth Racer of the Year.
Hosted by Team CDI Racing, a chartered AMA and AMA District 14 Club, the AMA Ice Race Grand Championship will contain a wide-range of classes across several tire distinctions, including Quad Studded, Quad Rubber, Motorcycle Studded, Motorcycle Rubber and Sidecar Rubber.
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation motorcycle magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
More from a press release issued by KTM Factory Racing:
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Eli Tomac race to Anaheim 1 Supercross victory.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing opened the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship with a pair of convincing podium performances tonight at Anaheim 1, where Eli Tomac captured a spectacular 450SX Main Event victory and with teammate Jorge Prado claiming third position.
In his SMX World Championship debut with KTM, Tomac set the quickest time in Qualifying 1 and then was P2 on combined times onboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION within the famed Angel Stadium.
The decorated two-time 450SX Champion from Cortez, Colorado, managed a strong start in 450SX Heat 1, charging to second position and holding firm to secure a direct transfer into the Main Event.
Following an initial race restart, the 33-year-old Tomac moved to the front of the field on the opening lap of the Main Event and controlled the race from the head of the pack, eventually taking the checkered flag with a closing advantage of 1.470 seconds in clinching the season-opening win – marking the 54th of his career in the premier division.
Eli Tomac (3) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.
Eli Tomac: “This one feels good! Leading from the get-go like that is tough, because you need to really maintain focus the whole time, but my motorcycle was the best it was all day in the Main Event after a slight adjustment from the Heat Race. We went in the right direction, and this is the perfect way to start a new season and with my new team in Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. After a big off-season with both myself and the team testing and developing all over the place, it means a lot to achieve this early success together.”
Making his first appearance with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in Supercross, multi-time MXGP World Champion Prado qualified an impressive sixth while acclimatizing to the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION in race conditions, before he powered to the holeshot in the first 450SX Heat Race of the year to hold off a fast-finishing Tomac for P1.
Upon launching to another impressive holeshot in the Main Event, the Spaniard rode a calculated race to earn a first-career Supercross podium finish, making for a significant Red Bull KTM Factory Racing double podium result.
Jorge Prado (26) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.
Jorge Prado: “This is really ahead of my expectations – the goal for this weekend was to just get through each session and do the best that I can. I had a great preparation leading into this year, but I am still so new to Supercross. Getting the Heat Race win was awesome, but I am really happy with my Main Event and to be on the podium. I rode within my limits, and still don’t have a lot of words to describe my feelings right now, but all I can say is that hard work always pays off! It’s great to start the season this way, so now we’ll keep learning and look forward to a new opportunity next week.”
In a welcome return to competition, Aaron Plessinger was back in action at Anaheim 1 to open the 2026 season. ‘The Cowboy’ led his Heat Race early on, before contact with another rider ultimately sent him to the Last Chance Qualifier. After winning the LCQ, Plessinger raced his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION forward to 10th place in the Main Event, earning solid points at Round 1.
Aaron Plessinger (7) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.
Aaron Plessinger: “Obviously, this wasn’t the Anaheim 1 that I wanted. It started well, but I hit the ground with Coop [Cooper Webb] in the Heat Race, which was unfortunate, but it happens. Good to get the Round 1 jitters out, and I had a few good starts today actually, which was nice. We have a good direction, my setup is in the ballpark, and I came from dead-last in the Main Event to 10th place, which I thought was a good way to rebound. It was a decent ending to a tough start, and now we’ll go back and do some homework for next weekend.”
Next Race: January 17 – San Diego, California
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More from a press release issued by Suzuki Motor USA:
Suzuki’s Ken Roczen charges to second at Anaheim Supercross opener.
Brea, CA – The opening round of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship delivered thrilling race action that matched the excitement leading into the season. The Anaheim 1 Supercross pays points toward both the 17-round Supercross season and the 31-round SMX World Championship. Clear skies but high winds challenged the riders and track crew; the dirt inside Angel Stadium was hard packed and slick for the 20-minute plus one lap 450SX Class Main Event.
Race Highlights:
Progressive Insurance Cycle Gear Suzuki
450 Class
Ken Roczen charged past six riders in the opening laps to deliver a second-place result at the Anaheim 1 Supercross.
Twisted Tea Suzuki presented by Progressive Insurance
450 Class
Jason Anderson debuted his Twisted Tea Suzuki RM-Z450 with podium heat race and top-five main event results
Colt Nichols battled to earn twelfth-place points.
Ken Roczen (94) kicked off his 2026 Supercross championship campaign with a strong second-place showing inside Angel Stadium. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA
Ken Roczen (94) was on point throughout the day at the Anaheim 1 Supercross. In qualifying, Roczen garnered a top-three result in each session as well as in the overall qualifying standings. In his heat race, Roczen was part of a four-wide battle down the first rhythm lane. Roczen emerged from the second corner with the lead. After an opening-lap battle, Roczen pulled a gap on the field and took the win.
The main event was red flagged on the opening lap due to multi rider-crash. On the re-start, Roczen crossed the holeshot stripe in eighth place and immediately worked his way toward the front. Roczen moved his Suzuki into fourth place before the third corner and was into the top three within one lap. Roczen pushed into second place just one lap later, then set the fastest lap time of the race. Roczen kept the leader in his sights as he put down a blistering pace from that point until the checkered flag.
“Anaheim is done and dusted. We had a really good day the entire day in qualifying, the heat race, and the main,”said Roczen. “We got first in the heat race and then went to the main where we had a really good battle with [the race leader]. We pretty much kept the same gap for the entire race and [both of us] put a big gap on third. We just rode our own race. The track was really tricky, very slippery and it broke down, so it was very easy to make mistakes. I’m really happy to get away with a second place here; it’s a great start to the season and now the focus is on the next round.”
Fresh off of his 2025 FIM World Supercross Championship aboard his Suzuki RM-Z450, Jason Anderson (21) put his Suzuki into the top five at his AMA debut with the Twisted Tea Suzuki presented by Progressive Insurance team. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA
Jason Anderson (21) progressed through both qualifying sessions to post a top-five session 2 and overall qualifying result. In his heat race, Anderson bumped with another rider in the first turn; he recovered brilliantly from the mid-pack start and earned a top-five result. In the main, Anderson launched off to a fifth-place start. In the opening minutes of the race, Anderson sliced under another rider to take over fourth position; he defended the spot until the final laps and ultimately crossed the finish line in fifth place.
“We ended up fifth on the night. It was a pretty eventful night for everyone, and for me it was solid,”stated Anderson. “I’ve been a little bit under the weather but was able to manage the race with a decent start and ended up fifth. We’ll see if we can get better from there.”
Colt Nichols (45) charged past seven riders in the Anaheim 1 Supercross Main Event to card a top-fifteen result. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA
After sliding out in the first turn of his heat race, Colt Nichols (45) cut through the pack but ran out of time before reaching a direct transfer position. Nichols rode a smart LCQ to earn a spot on the starting gate for the main. Nichols’ night ended like it began, with a charge through the pack after a tough start in the main. Nichols passed seven riders to move from nineteenth up to a strong twelfth-place result at the checkers.
“2026 A1 was better than 2025, so we will take it,”said Nichols.“In my heat race I had a crash off the start. My bike got a little tweaked up, but I came back to 12th. I had to go the LCQ, so I made it kind of hard on myself today. We started last in the main; we had to fight all the way up to a P-12. I’m happy. We’ve got a lot of room to improve so that’s the exciting thing. It was a good first race and I still feel like we’ve got a lot of room to go, so we’ll keep plugging away and try and get better every week.”
“It was a good night for the PMG Team Suzuki race team,”reported Larry Books, Team Manger of the Twisted Tea/H.E.P. Motorsports/Suzuki presented by Progressive Insurance teams.“The first round is always extremely stressful. Ken Roczen, like he always does, pulled through with a podium and finished second. Jason Anderson, still getting used to the bike, finished fifth tonight. And Colt Nichols, after his crash in his heat race, came back and finished 12th in the main event. So, we had three Suzukis in the top 12. I’m pretty stoked. The night went good, I think all of our sponsors are pretty happy with us, and we’re just going to roll on into round two and keep this momentum going.”
The 17-round Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship will next line the riders up inside Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California on January 17th. The Suzuki riders and team members are ready to continue the battle for the championship and start the 2026 season with more strong performances and results.
Steady Opening Race for Honda HRC Progressive at Anaheim 1 SX.
Honda HRC Progressive’s approach to the 2026 AMA Supercross season opener at Anaheim, California’s Angel Stadium was defined by strategic patience, with the team focused on capitalizing on opportunities while minimizing unnecessary risk. That mindset paid off in the main events, as Hunter Lawrence and Chance Hymas delivered strong, measured rides to earn fourth- and second-place finishes, respectively.
Lawrence got a strong second-place start in the 450SX main event, and although the race was halted by a lap-1 red flag, the restart saw him start well again, in third. He slipped back two positions early on and spent the bulk of the race trying to get around Jason Anderson. After recovering from a scary off-track excursion in a rhythm section with just a few minutes remaining, he made a pass stick and challenged the third-place rider before ultimately ending the race fourth.
Hymas barely missed out on the 250SX main-event holeshot and ran second to Ryder DiFrancesco in the early going. A fierce battle for second with Cameron McAdoo and Max Anstie ensued, and although Hymas slipped to third in the middle part of the race, he ultimately finished a solid second behind Anstie.
Hunter Lawrence (96) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Honda HRC
Hunter Lawrence:“That was my best A1 to date. I said to myself that I’d be content with a top-five finish. I really wanted to get the win, but we’re still working, chipping away. I think we’re in a great spot to make progress where we want to and hopefully get that worked out. But I’m okay with tonight, for sure; this is one of my worst venues if you look back over my career, so I’m happy to move forward.”
Chance Hymas (29) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Honda HRC
Chance Hymas:“The first round at A1 was really good for me-third overall in qualifying, third in the heat race, second in the main was really good. I wanted some consistent laps; I made a few mistakes, but we’ll clean it up for next weekend.”
Lars Lindstrom – Team manager:“This was for sure one of the smoothest A1s that we’ve ever had as a team, and for me as the team manager. We all came in prepared, and from parking the trucks to pulling out at the end of the night, everything went to plan; I’m proud of the team for that. I’m also really happy with our results; we wanted to get through the first one safe and get some good points, which we accomplished. I’m super stoked for Chance. It was his first race back since knee surgery, and he showed he is one of the top guys in SX, not only MX. Before the 450 race, we talked about a top-five, with a hopeful podium, so we can’t be disappointed with a fourth, especially since the last two A1s have been a bit tough for Hunter! He didn’t ride to his full potential, so that makes me excited for the rest of the series, since he tends to improve throughout the season.”
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More from a press release issued by Kawasaki:
Monster Engery Kawasaki opens the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Angel Stadium.
Monster Energy® Kawasaki kicked off their 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship efforts at the iconic Anaheim season opener. Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Chase Sexton lined up behind the gate for his much-anticipated racing debut with the team. The No. 4 Kawasaki set the pace early in qualifying with the fastest time. After battling through adversity during the night show, he would come out of the night with a Top 10 finish in seventh place. Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki riders Levi Kitchen and Cameron McAdoo showed a strong pace early through qualifying and the heat races. Kitchen would go on to add a Top 10 finish with a sixth-place result in the 250SX Main Event, and McAdoo salvaged 22nd place after an incident with another rider.
In 450SX Qualifying, Sexton commanded the track aboard his KX™450SR, earning fastest qualifier by over half a second over the competition. Garrett Marchbanks showed flashes of speed while he adjusted to the new track and the 450 Class, qualifying 17th heading into the night show.
Both Monster Energy Kawasaki riders lined up behind the gate for 450 Heat 2. Sexton rocketed off the start to grab the holeshot and quickly lead the field around the track. On Lap 2, Sexton suffered a setback as he went down on the face of the over-under tunnel. He rebounded just outside the Top 10 and put his head down to finish the race in fifth place. Marchbanks had a less-than-ideal start and got shuffled back near mid-pack. After experiencing some challenges throughout the race, the No. 36 finished just outside of a qualifying spot in 10th place, sending him to the Last Chance Qualifier.
In the 450SX LCQ, Marchbanks pulled a much stronger start, placing himself inside the Top 3. An incident in the whoops dropped him back to 15th, but he remounted and fought through the field to finish 10th, ending his chances of lining up for the main event.
In the 450SX Main Event, Sexton would be squeezed out on the start with his far inside gate pick. While moving through the field, a multi-rider incident caused a red flag that stopped the race on the opening lap. Sexton would go back to the gate, focused and prepared for a full restart. As the gate dropped, the No. 4 pulled a stronger start inside the Top 10. Sexton battled the tricky, deteriorating track to pass his competitors, only for mistakes to set him back again. Although he was the fastest rider in two sectors of the track, he was forced to settle for eighth place. Sexton leaves Round 1 with a strong foundation and valuable data to learn from as the season goes into Round 2 at San Diego.
250 Main Event Start at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Kawasaki.
In 250SX qualifying, Kitchen topped both sessions to take fastest qualifier, while his teammate McAdoo qualified just inside the Top 10 in 10th place.
In the 250 Heat 1, McAdoo got a strong jump off the gate and placed himself inside the Top 3. He battled the field and moved into second place to finish the race. In Heat 2, Kitchen rode a similar race, with a Top 3 start and second-place finish. The teammates’ strong heat race results set them up with ideal gate picks for the main event.
In the 250 Main Event, Kitchen and McAdoo pulled strong starts, running side by side into the first turn. Kitchen would get caught up in the chaos of the first turn and drop back to 22nd, while McAdoo shined at the front of the field in second place. Kitchen put on an impressive come-from-behind run, working his way up through the field, finishing just outside the Top 5 in sixth place. McAdoo flowed through the race up front until midway through, when another rider cross-jumped, causing him to go down. The No.142 pulled into the mechanics area for a brief moment before heading back out on the track. Unable to make up positions due to his time off the track, McAdoo would take 22nd on the night.
Chase Sexton (4) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Kawasaki.
“The day started off well with earning fastest qualifier. I felt really comfortable on the track and felt like I had the speed to contend up front. Unfortunately, I had a couple of mistakes during the heat race and main event that forced me to work my way through the field. It’s only the first round, and we have a good base to build off. We’ve got some work to do, but I know we’re capable of improving and putting up better results next week.” – Chase Sexton
Garrett Marchbanks (36) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Kawasaki.
“Today was a tough one for me and not how I expected or would have liked for it to go. I felt good during qualifying, and I had good speed throughout sections of the track. Poor starts and mistakes on my part led to me being out of the mix. I know what the team and I are capable of and we will show it next weekend. This will be a learning experience for me and we’ll move forward.” – Garrett Marchbanks
Levi Kitchen (47) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Kawasaki.
“It felt good to start the season with the fastest qualifying time. The speed is there, and the bike felt great all day. The main event didn’t go how we wanted off the gate, but salvaging a sixth after being that far back is something to build on. It’s a long season, and this is just the beginning.” – Levi Kitchen
Cameron McAdoo (142) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Kawasaki.
“It felt great to be back behind the gate and racing again. The heat race and the start of the main showed what we’re capable of, and I felt comfortable up front. I had another rider cross jump me, which led me to crash, and I had to go into the mechanics area for a while. I went back out and salvaged as much of the race as I could, but tonight wasn’t our night. We’ll come back next week prepared and ready to fight.” – Cameron McAdoo
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More from a press release issued by Husqvarna:
Podium for Ryder DiFrancesco and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing at A1.
New Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing recruit Ryder DiFrancesco delivered an exceptional third-place finish at Anaheim’s 2026 AMA Supercross Championship opener on Saturday night, racing to a first-career 250SX podium result after leading his share of laps in the Main Event.
Western division standout DiFrancesco started the day strongly inside Angel Stadium, qualifying fourth during the afternoon session and dialing in his Husqvarna FC 250 Factory Edition to quickly find comfort in the technical, dry conditions.
Lining up for the second Heat Race of the event, the 20-year-old recovered from a difficult start to climb to fifth position, continuing his early-season form to head directly into the Main Event.
DiFrancesco was fast out of the gate in the Main Event, scoring an important holeshot and holding onto the lead through the opening stages of the race. In the end, the popular Californian would find himself on the 250SX podium for the first time in his young career with a well-earned third-place result.
Ryder DiFrancesco (340 at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Husqvarna
“Today was good!”reflected DiFrancesco.“All day, I just wanted to be on the board in each practice, then the Heat Race was just okay. In the Main Event, we got the holeshot, and then I just tried not to look back from there – I wanted to lead as many laps as I could, and tonight was a big learning step. We’d like to lead more laps next weekend, continue to build, and try to land on the podium like this each weekend to give us a good shot at the title. This cements the work we’ve done in the off-season – I’m ready for more, now.”
RJ Hampshire (24) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Husqvarna
In his first full Supercross season in the 450SX ranks, RJ Hampshire posted the 11th-fastest qualifying time in the afternoon at Anaheim 1, as he continues to build comfort and familiarity onboard the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition in the tight confines of stadium competition.
Hampshire managed to finish in eighth position following his Heat Race, before a costly fall in the whoop section early in the Main Event impacted his final result on the night. The focus now shifts to next weekend in San Diego for the former 250SX West title winner.
“A1 was a challenge all day,”commented Hampshire.“I started out alright and was building throughout the day, but then in the Heat Race I unfortunately got tagged and went down. We aimed for an entry into the Main Event from there, which we were able to, and I was in a decent spot after the race restart once we got going in the Main. By the third or fourth lap in, I had a big one in the whoops, so that made for a tough night in the end. The main thing for Round 1 was building experience, getting some data for the bike to further develop a Supercross setting for me, and I think we’ll be much better from next weekend onwards.”
Following a solid off-season, that momentum continued for 450SX challenger Malcolm Stewart and his Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition during the sold-out Anaheim 1 season-opener, where he powered to the fourth-fastest qualifying time leading into the night program.
The experienced fan favorite then recorded sixth position in his Heat Race and had his sights set on a strong Main Event, however, Stewart’s night would come to an abrupt end following a scary multi-rider incident on the opening lap. He sustained a left shoulder injury in the impact, with further updates on his status to be made once available.
Chris Clark – the first American to win a race in the Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup – will return to Europe for the 2026 season with his hopes set firmly on the title he narrowly missed in 2025.
Remaining with the Panattoni BGR Smrz Racing squad for a third consecutive year, the #5 American rider looks to build on a successful 2025 that saw him finish fifth overall with three podium finishes including a maiden win in the season opener.
With a full year’s experience under his belt Chris is determined to once again be at the sharp end when the six round, twelve race series gets underway in May.
Testing will begin in Spain in the coming weeks.
Further announcements regarding his 2026 partners will follow in due course.
Chris Clark on the podium after his victory at Portimao. Photo courtesy Chris Clark Racing
Chris Clark:“I am super happy to finally announce my 2026 and am super happy to be remaining with the Panattoni BGR Smrz Racing team. To be able to continue to work with Kuba (Smrz) and all the same guys as I have for the past couple of seasons is really special. We built a solid foundation over the last two years, and I am so grateful to Kuba especially for giving me a shot to move to the WorldSBK paddock and continuing to stick with me. I have learned so much and I am ready to put it all into practice. I want to be fighting for wins at every round and as much as I want to win the title I want to win it for them. As a team we have a good chance, we work well together and I hope that this year we can bring it home. I want to also thank everyone who has made this possible, especially my mom, my manager, and my sponsors. See you at Round One!”
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The Central Roadracing Association (CRA) is proud to announce its 56th continuous season of motorcycle racing. CRA continues its legacy as a volunteer run 501(c)(7) non-profit organization committed to expanding affordable motorcycle roadracing in the upper-midwest.
After successfully adding a new track in 2025, Motorsport Park Hastings, CRA continues to further its mission by adding an additional round in 2026 at the freshly repaved Blackhawk Farms Raceway in South Beloit, IL. CRA is thrilled to bring its affordable and competitive racing to a new track and racing community. CRA is also excited to be partnering with MotoVid.com to offer a test & tune and new racer school at Blackhawk Farms Raceway on Friday preceding the races. The test & tune day is open to any licensed racer wishing to participate in the weekends’ racing as well as new racers looking to obtain a CRA race license.
On top of adding a sixth round at Blackhawk Farms, CRA will maintain rounds at Motorsport Park Hastings and Brainerd International Raceway, laying the groundwork for a Midwest focused club racing series. As part of a continued commitment to expanding roadracing in the upper-midwest, CRA will again be offering free reciprocal race licenses for up to three rounds this year.
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The start of a new week and the final one of the Dakar Rally, delivered a formidable challenge for the Monster Energy Honda HRC riders, with today featuring the longest special stage of the 2026 event.
After arriving in Wadi ad-Dawasir yesterday, competitors faced a demanding loop to and from the bivouac there.Fast tracks through mountainous valleys combined with a vast playground of dunes in the spectacular Dawasir Valley made up the bulk of the 483 km special stage, with a brief stretch of rockier terrain before a high-speed, sandy run to the finish.
Provisional overall runner-up Ricky Brabec approached the stage with a clear strategy for the opening days of the final week.Starting tenth, he benefited from having tracks to follow, a factor that paid dividends as he consistently topped the timing checkpoints.At one stage, he built a gap of more than two minutes over Daniel Sanders as strong winds added another layer of difficulty.However, eventual stage winner Luciano Benavides capitalised on the bonus time awarded for opening the stage, and Brabec ultimately finished third, five minutes adrift.The reshuffle in the standings drops the American to third overall, now 4’47” behind leader Benavides.
Tosha Schareina continues his push back toward the front after last week’s penalty. Finishing fourth, nearly ten minutes off the winning pace, he was visibly deflated at the end of the gruelling day.The gap to the overall lead now stands at fifteen minutes as he works to close in on the provisional podium.
Adrien Van Beveren’s recent bike setup changes on his Honda CRF450 RALLY continue to pay off.After finishing third yesterday, the Frenchman was only a couple of minutes behind Schareina today, despite a slight detour along the route.While he now sits over an hour down overall, Van Beveren was pleased to have regained confidence and a positive feeling on the bike, with a renewed focus on riding fast.
Skyler Howes maintained his steady progress despite being caught out by challenging sandstorm conditions.Unfazed, he delivered another consistent performance with a top-six finish, just behind Schareina and Van Beveren.Remaining fifth overall, Howes will be aiming for a stronger result tomorrow as the first part of the marathon stage begins, while hoping to avoid the tyre issues that troubled him during last week’s marathon.
Tomorrow marks the opening leg of the marathon stage.Having already endured one earlier in the rally, tyre management will once again be crucial, having proven to be the source of the biggest surprises.With a total of 541 km to cover, the distance may be shorter than recent stages, but reaching the marathon bivouac north of Bisha without issue is vital.Once there, riders will again be without assistance and face another night camping under the stars.
Ruben Faria – General Manager:
“It was another fast stage again. We thought it would have worked for us to start further back, in reality it was a really fast stage with not too much navigation and the riders that started at the front did a good job to stay out front. Skyler finished in sixth as he made a small navigation mistake, however, it was quite a good day for him. Adrien also rode a good stage and was amongst the frontrunners, but he made a mistake, more or less in the middle of the stage and he lost around four minutes to finish in fifth. Not up to his usual pace, Tosha didn’t feel comfortable with the bike and could only manage fourth. Third placed Ricky did a strong stage and he will start in a good position tomorrow for the first day of the second marathon stage. There’s still five days to go and of course we want more, we want to win. We have Ricky who is in a good group, he can win the Dakar and we will do the maximum to make this happen.”
Ricky Brabec (9) – Stage: 3rd and Overall: 3rd :
“Today’s stage I felt great, made no mistakes, rode as best and as fast as I could all day. It was another fast stage, near the halfway point there started to be a little bit of wind, actually a lot of wind. It was so windy, the top of the ground was covered in dirt, like one metre high, just blowing sand across, which made it a little bit difficult to see. Overall it was a fun stage as we had a mix of everything, a little bit of rocks, not as much as I would like, some fun sand dunes too, so it was a fun stage to ride. I rode by myself all day so maybe tomorrow I can catch up with the group in front of me and ride in a group.”
Pennsylvania, USA – Rising American road racing talent Joshua Raymond Jnr is proud to announce a change ahead of the 2026 racing season. Switching to the CIV racing series in Italy with champions Lucky Racing S.R.L, taking on the CIV Moto3 class in the next steps in his racing career. Joshua, one of the most promising young American riders on the international stage, has spent the past two seasons competing in the British Moto4 (formerly the British Talent Cup) with British-based FibreTec Honda/MLAV Racing on Honda NSF250 machinery. During his time in the highly competitive UK-based series in the British Superbike circuit, Raymond Jnr has gained valuable experience, speed, and confidence racing on some of the world’s most demanding circuits while developing his race craft against elite junior talent. The move marks an important step forward in Joshua’s career as he continues to build momentum and progress through the international motorcycle racing ladder. His new partnership with Lucky Racing S.R.L represents a fresh opportunity to further refine his skills, capitalise on the experience gained in British Moto4, and pursue stronger results in the seasons ahead.
Joshua Raymond Jnr: “I’m incredibly grateful for everything I’ve learned over the last two years in British Moto4,”said Raymond Jnr.“Racing in the UK and training in Spain with my coaches, has pushed me to grow as a person and as a competitor, and I’m excited about this next step and motivated to make the most of this new opportunity.”He continued, “After testing with the team in Rome, I knew that this team was a great fit. Most importantly, they clearly want to be successful. They won the championship in 2025, so just to be considered for the seat is an accomplishment.”
Joshua’s transition comes at a pivotal moment in his development, as the young rider increasingly seeks international exposure to prepare for future pathways into MotoGP championships. Known for his determination, adaptability, and mature approach to racing, Raymond Jnr remains focused on long-term progression and continued improvement.
Andrea Raymondi, team owner of Lucky Racing S.R.L, comments, “ I’m happy to have Joshua Raymond Jr. on my team, a young 16-year-old American driver from Pennsylvania, where he made a good impression on me in the two days of free practice on the Vallelunga circuit in October, despite never having raced on an Italian circuit before.”
Further announcements regarding Joshua Raymond Jnr’s upcoming race program for 2026 will be made in due course.
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KYT Americas is proud to officially announce the first-ever Josh Herrin Replica Helmet. It was created to celebrate the historic achievement of Josh Herrin winning the Legendary Daytona 200 three years in a row. Josh Herrin is the only racer in history to have accomplished this feat, cementing his as one of America’s most iconic and accomplished motorcycle racers.
This special-edition helmet showcases Josh Herrin’s unmistakable race-inspired design, applied to a full carbon shell, delivering elite-level performance, advanced safety, and premium craftsmanship. Designed for riders who demand the highest standards, the helmet represents the spirit of competition, dedication, and excellence that defines Josh Herrin’s racing career.
To commemorate this release, a limited amount of Josh Herrin Replica Helmet purchases will include an exclusive Josh Herrin trading card, personally signed by Josh Herrin, making each helmet a true collector’s item for fans, racers, and enthusiasts.
“The First Ever” Josh Herrin Replica Helmet is more than a product launch—it is a celebration of American racing heritage and KYT Americas’ continued commitment to delivering world-class helmets inspired by real racers and real performance.
The Josh Herrin Replica Helmet will be available for purchase in Fall of 2026. Additional details, specifications, and ordering information will be announced closer to launch.
About KYT Americas:
KYT Americas is dedicated to providing high-quality, race-proven motorcycle helmets to riders across the United States. Built by riders and driven by passion, KYT Americas supports racing, track day communities, and local dealers while delivering premium products and trusted customer service.
REV’IT! TailorTech and Sage Tailoring have agreed to join forces to provide best of class tailoring and race logistics support for the 2026 race season in the MotoAmerica paddock, and throughout the Nation for REV’IT! and REV’IT! TailorTech customers..
Having already worked together in the MotoAmerica paddock where REV’IT! entrusted Sage to make on-premises repairs and alternations for supported and customer racers, the two have decided to expand that partnership both in the paddock and around the Country. In the 2026 MotoAmerica paddock, Sage will continue to be the REV’IT! authorized repair solutions provider for our supported riders and customer teams.
In addition to race support, for 2026 Sage will become a REV’IT! TailorTech Authorized Dealer, giving Sage the ability to handle ordering and measurement opportunities for racers and track day participants, wherever Sage Tailoring operates throughout the year. Sage will also become a dealer for REV’IT! standard catalog items, allowing them to supply gloves, knee sliders, and accessories, as well as some of the track specific outfits like the Quantum 3, Control, and female-specific Xena 4 race suits.
Sage will also become the REV’IT! authorized repair and alternations team for REV’IT! and REV’IT! TailorTech customers nationwide.
In addition to MotoAmerica events, Sage can be found at their new Florida headquarters, as well as various track day events around the Nation as detailed on their website.
2026 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship Set to Run Feb. 7-8. Photo Credit: Jen Muecke
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The AMA Ice Race Grand Championship will run Feb. 7-8 at the Leisure Lake Family Campground in Sumner, Mich., with two days jam-packed with racing across a number of classes.
“We look forward to getting up to Michigan and enjoying a weekend on the ice while we crown a collection of AMA National Champions with No. 1 plates in ice racing,” AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant said. “We always enjoy this event and we can’t wait for another exciting couple of days of racing action.”
The AMA Ice Race Grand Championships provide the only opportunities in which a racer can earn an AMA National No. 1 plate in amateur ice racing. Not only will AMA No. 1 plates be on the line, but racers will also compete for AMA Ice Racer of the Year, AMA Vet/Senior Ice Racer of the Year and AMA Youth Racer of the Year.
Hosted by Team CDI Racing, a chartered AMA and AMA District 14 Club, the AMA Ice Race Grand Championship will contain a wide-range of classes across several tire distinctions, including Quad Studded, Quad Rubber, Motorcycle Studded, Motorcycle Rubber and Sidecar Rubber.
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation motorcycle magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
Bryce Kornbau (17), leading Victor Perez deLeon (61), Owen Williams (13) and Joel Ohman (92) at the start of a CVMA Middleweight Shootout race in October. Photo by Caliphotography.com/courtesy CVMA.
Round 4 registration closes at midnight tonight, January 13, for the event at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, taking place January 16–18.
Eli Tomac (3) storms to victory on his first race in orange. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Factory
More from a press release issued by KTM Factory Racing:
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Eli Tomac race to Anaheim 1 Supercross victory.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing opened the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship with a pair of convincing podium performances tonight at Anaheim 1, where Eli Tomac captured a spectacular 450SX Main Event victory and with teammate Jorge Prado claiming third position.
In his SMX World Championship debut with KTM, Tomac set the quickest time in Qualifying 1 and then was P2 on combined times onboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION within the famed Angel Stadium.
The decorated two-time 450SX Champion from Cortez, Colorado, managed a strong start in 450SX Heat 1, charging to second position and holding firm to secure a direct transfer into the Main Event.
Following an initial race restart, the 33-year-old Tomac moved to the front of the field on the opening lap of the Main Event and controlled the race from the head of the pack, eventually taking the checkered flag with a closing advantage of 1.470 seconds in clinching the season-opening win – marking the 54th of his career in the premier division.
Eli Tomac (3) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.
Eli Tomac: “This one feels good! Leading from the get-go like that is tough, because you need to really maintain focus the whole time, but my motorcycle was the best it was all day in the Main Event after a slight adjustment from the Heat Race. We went in the right direction, and this is the perfect way to start a new season and with my new team in Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. After a big off-season with both myself and the team testing and developing all over the place, it means a lot to achieve this early success together.”
Making his first appearance with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in Supercross, multi-time MXGP World Champion Prado qualified an impressive sixth while acclimatizing to the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION in race conditions, before he powered to the holeshot in the first 450SX Heat Race of the year to hold off a fast-finishing Tomac for P1.
Upon launching to another impressive holeshot in the Main Event, the Spaniard rode a calculated race to earn a first-career Supercross podium finish, making for a significant Red Bull KTM Factory Racing double podium result.
Jorge Prado (26) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.
Jorge Prado: “This is really ahead of my expectations – the goal for this weekend was to just get through each session and do the best that I can. I had a great preparation leading into this year, but I am still so new to Supercross. Getting the Heat Race win was awesome, but I am really happy with my Main Event and to be on the podium. I rode within my limits, and still don’t have a lot of words to describe my feelings right now, but all I can say is that hard work always pays off! It’s great to start the season this way, so now we’ll keep learning and look forward to a new opportunity next week.”
In a welcome return to competition, Aaron Plessinger was back in action at Anaheim 1 to open the 2026 season. ‘The Cowboy’ led his Heat Race early on, before contact with another rider ultimately sent him to the Last Chance Qualifier. After winning the LCQ, Plessinger raced his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION forward to 10th place in the Main Event, earning solid points at Round 1.
Aaron Plessinger (7) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.
Aaron Plessinger: “Obviously, this wasn’t the Anaheim 1 that I wanted. It started well, but I hit the ground with Coop [Cooper Webb] in the Heat Race, which was unfortunate, but it happens. Good to get the Round 1 jitters out, and I had a few good starts today actually, which was nice. We have a good direction, my setup is in the ballpark, and I came from dead-last in the Main Event to 10th place, which I thought was a good way to rebound. It was a decent ending to a tough start, and now we’ll go back and do some homework for next weekend.”
Next Race: January 17 – San Diego, California
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More from a press release issued by Suzuki Motor USA:
Suzuki’s Ken Roczen charges to second at Anaheim Supercross opener.
Brea, CA – The opening round of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship delivered thrilling race action that matched the excitement leading into the season. The Anaheim 1 Supercross pays points toward both the 17-round Supercross season and the 31-round SMX World Championship. Clear skies but high winds challenged the riders and track crew; the dirt inside Angel Stadium was hard packed and slick for the 20-minute plus one lap 450SX Class Main Event.
Race Highlights:
Progressive Insurance Cycle Gear Suzuki
450 Class
Ken Roczen charged past six riders in the opening laps to deliver a second-place result at the Anaheim 1 Supercross.
Twisted Tea Suzuki presented by Progressive Insurance
450 Class
Jason Anderson debuted his Twisted Tea Suzuki RM-Z450 with podium heat race and top-five main event results
Colt Nichols battled to earn twelfth-place points.
Ken Roczen (94) kicked off his 2026 Supercross championship campaign with a strong second-place showing inside Angel Stadium. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA
Ken Roczen (94) was on point throughout the day at the Anaheim 1 Supercross. In qualifying, Roczen garnered a top-three result in each session as well as in the overall qualifying standings. In his heat race, Roczen was part of a four-wide battle down the first rhythm lane. Roczen emerged from the second corner with the lead. After an opening-lap battle, Roczen pulled a gap on the field and took the win.
The main event was red flagged on the opening lap due to multi rider-crash. On the re-start, Roczen crossed the holeshot stripe in eighth place and immediately worked his way toward the front. Roczen moved his Suzuki into fourth place before the third corner and was into the top three within one lap. Roczen pushed into second place just one lap later, then set the fastest lap time of the race. Roczen kept the leader in his sights as he put down a blistering pace from that point until the checkered flag.
“Anaheim is done and dusted. We had a really good day the entire day in qualifying, the heat race, and the main,”said Roczen. “We got first in the heat race and then went to the main where we had a really good battle with [the race leader]. We pretty much kept the same gap for the entire race and [both of us] put a big gap on third. We just rode our own race. The track was really tricky, very slippery and it broke down, so it was very easy to make mistakes. I’m really happy to get away with a second place here; it’s a great start to the season and now the focus is on the next round.”
Fresh off of his 2025 FIM World Supercross Championship aboard his Suzuki RM-Z450, Jason Anderson (21) put his Suzuki into the top five at his AMA debut with the Twisted Tea Suzuki presented by Progressive Insurance team. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA
Jason Anderson (21) progressed through both qualifying sessions to post a top-five session 2 and overall qualifying result. In his heat race, Anderson bumped with another rider in the first turn; he recovered brilliantly from the mid-pack start and earned a top-five result. In the main, Anderson launched off to a fifth-place start. In the opening minutes of the race, Anderson sliced under another rider to take over fourth position; he defended the spot until the final laps and ultimately crossed the finish line in fifth place.
“We ended up fifth on the night. It was a pretty eventful night for everyone, and for me it was solid,”stated Anderson. “I’ve been a little bit under the weather but was able to manage the race with a decent start and ended up fifth. We’ll see if we can get better from there.”
Colt Nichols (45) charged past seven riders in the Anaheim 1 Supercross Main Event to card a top-fifteen result. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA
After sliding out in the first turn of his heat race, Colt Nichols (45) cut through the pack but ran out of time before reaching a direct transfer position. Nichols rode a smart LCQ to earn a spot on the starting gate for the main. Nichols’ night ended like it began, with a charge through the pack after a tough start in the main. Nichols passed seven riders to move from nineteenth up to a strong twelfth-place result at the checkers.
“2026 A1 was better than 2025, so we will take it,”said Nichols.“In my heat race I had a crash off the start. My bike got a little tweaked up, but I came back to 12th. I had to go the LCQ, so I made it kind of hard on myself today. We started last in the main; we had to fight all the way up to a P-12. I’m happy. We’ve got a lot of room to improve so that’s the exciting thing. It was a good first race and I still feel like we’ve got a lot of room to go, so we’ll keep plugging away and try and get better every week.”
“It was a good night for the PMG Team Suzuki race team,”reported Larry Books, Team Manger of the Twisted Tea/H.E.P. Motorsports/Suzuki presented by Progressive Insurance teams.“The first round is always extremely stressful. Ken Roczen, like he always does, pulled through with a podium and finished second. Jason Anderson, still getting used to the bike, finished fifth tonight. And Colt Nichols, after his crash in his heat race, came back and finished 12th in the main event. So, we had three Suzukis in the top 12. I’m pretty stoked. The night went good, I think all of our sponsors are pretty happy with us, and we’re just going to roll on into round two and keep this momentum going.”
The 17-round Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship will next line the riders up inside Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California on January 17th. The Suzuki riders and team members are ready to continue the battle for the championship and start the 2026 season with more strong performances and results.
Steady Opening Race for Honda HRC Progressive at Anaheim 1 SX.
Honda HRC Progressive’s approach to the 2026 AMA Supercross season opener at Anaheim, California’s Angel Stadium was defined by strategic patience, with the team focused on capitalizing on opportunities while minimizing unnecessary risk. That mindset paid off in the main events, as Hunter Lawrence and Chance Hymas delivered strong, measured rides to earn fourth- and second-place finishes, respectively.
Lawrence got a strong second-place start in the 450SX main event, and although the race was halted by a lap-1 red flag, the restart saw him start well again, in third. He slipped back two positions early on and spent the bulk of the race trying to get around Jason Anderson. After recovering from a scary off-track excursion in a rhythm section with just a few minutes remaining, he made a pass stick and challenged the third-place rider before ultimately ending the race fourth.
Hymas barely missed out on the 250SX main-event holeshot and ran second to Ryder DiFrancesco in the early going. A fierce battle for second with Cameron McAdoo and Max Anstie ensued, and although Hymas slipped to third in the middle part of the race, he ultimately finished a solid second behind Anstie.
Hunter Lawrence (96) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Honda HRC
Hunter Lawrence:“That was my best A1 to date. I said to myself that I’d be content with a top-five finish. I really wanted to get the win, but we’re still working, chipping away. I think we’re in a great spot to make progress where we want to and hopefully get that worked out. But I’m okay with tonight, for sure; this is one of my worst venues if you look back over my career, so I’m happy to move forward.”
Chance Hymas (29) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Honda HRC
Chance Hymas:“The first round at A1 was really good for me-third overall in qualifying, third in the heat race, second in the main was really good. I wanted some consistent laps; I made a few mistakes, but we’ll clean it up for next weekend.”
Lars Lindstrom – Team manager:“This was for sure one of the smoothest A1s that we’ve ever had as a team, and for me as the team manager. We all came in prepared, and from parking the trucks to pulling out at the end of the night, everything went to plan; I’m proud of the team for that. I’m also really happy with our results; we wanted to get through the first one safe and get some good points, which we accomplished. I’m super stoked for Chance. It was his first race back since knee surgery, and he showed he is one of the top guys in SX, not only MX. Before the 450 race, we talked about a top-five, with a hopeful podium, so we can’t be disappointed with a fourth, especially since the last two A1s have been a bit tough for Hunter! He didn’t ride to his full potential, so that makes me excited for the rest of the series, since he tends to improve throughout the season.”
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More from a press release issued by Kawasaki:
Monster Engery Kawasaki opens the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Angel Stadium.
Monster Energy® Kawasaki kicked off their 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship efforts at the iconic Anaheim season opener. Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Chase Sexton lined up behind the gate for his much-anticipated racing debut with the team. The No. 4 Kawasaki set the pace early in qualifying with the fastest time. After battling through adversity during the night show, he would come out of the night with a Top 10 finish in seventh place. Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki riders Levi Kitchen and Cameron McAdoo showed a strong pace early through qualifying and the heat races. Kitchen would go on to add a Top 10 finish with a sixth-place result in the 250SX Main Event, and McAdoo salvaged 22nd place after an incident with another rider.
In 450SX Qualifying, Sexton commanded the track aboard his KX™450SR, earning fastest qualifier by over half a second over the competition. Garrett Marchbanks showed flashes of speed while he adjusted to the new track and the 450 Class, qualifying 17th heading into the night show.
Both Monster Energy Kawasaki riders lined up behind the gate for 450 Heat 2. Sexton rocketed off the start to grab the holeshot and quickly lead the field around the track. On Lap 2, Sexton suffered a setback as he went down on the face of the over-under tunnel. He rebounded just outside the Top 10 and put his head down to finish the race in fifth place. Marchbanks had a less-than-ideal start and got shuffled back near mid-pack. After experiencing some challenges throughout the race, the No. 36 finished just outside of a qualifying spot in 10th place, sending him to the Last Chance Qualifier.
In the 450SX LCQ, Marchbanks pulled a much stronger start, placing himself inside the Top 3. An incident in the whoops dropped him back to 15th, but he remounted and fought through the field to finish 10th, ending his chances of lining up for the main event.
In the 450SX Main Event, Sexton would be squeezed out on the start with his far inside gate pick. While moving through the field, a multi-rider incident caused a red flag that stopped the race on the opening lap. Sexton would go back to the gate, focused and prepared for a full restart. As the gate dropped, the No. 4 pulled a stronger start inside the Top 10. Sexton battled the tricky, deteriorating track to pass his competitors, only for mistakes to set him back again. Although he was the fastest rider in two sectors of the track, he was forced to settle for eighth place. Sexton leaves Round 1 with a strong foundation and valuable data to learn from as the season goes into Round 2 at San Diego.
250 Main Event Start at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Kawasaki.
In 250SX qualifying, Kitchen topped both sessions to take fastest qualifier, while his teammate McAdoo qualified just inside the Top 10 in 10th place.
In the 250 Heat 1, McAdoo got a strong jump off the gate and placed himself inside the Top 3. He battled the field and moved into second place to finish the race. In Heat 2, Kitchen rode a similar race, with a Top 3 start and second-place finish. The teammates’ strong heat race results set them up with ideal gate picks for the main event.
In the 250 Main Event, Kitchen and McAdoo pulled strong starts, running side by side into the first turn. Kitchen would get caught up in the chaos of the first turn and drop back to 22nd, while McAdoo shined at the front of the field in second place. Kitchen put on an impressive come-from-behind run, working his way up through the field, finishing just outside the Top 5 in sixth place. McAdoo flowed through the race up front until midway through, when another rider cross-jumped, causing him to go down. The No.142 pulled into the mechanics area for a brief moment before heading back out on the track. Unable to make up positions due to his time off the track, McAdoo would take 22nd on the night.
Chase Sexton (4) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Kawasaki.
“The day started off well with earning fastest qualifier. I felt really comfortable on the track and felt like I had the speed to contend up front. Unfortunately, I had a couple of mistakes during the heat race and main event that forced me to work my way through the field. It’s only the first round, and we have a good base to build off. We’ve got some work to do, but I know we’re capable of improving and putting up better results next week.” – Chase Sexton
Garrett Marchbanks (36) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Kawasaki.
“Today was a tough one for me and not how I expected or would have liked for it to go. I felt good during qualifying, and I had good speed throughout sections of the track. Poor starts and mistakes on my part led to me being out of the mix. I know what the team and I are capable of and we will show it next weekend. This will be a learning experience for me and we’ll move forward.” – Garrett Marchbanks
Levi Kitchen (47) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Kawasaki.
“It felt good to start the season with the fastest qualifying time. The speed is there, and the bike felt great all day. The main event didn’t go how we wanted off the gate, but salvaging a sixth after being that far back is something to build on. It’s a long season, and this is just the beginning.” – Levi Kitchen
Cameron McAdoo (142) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Kawasaki.
“It felt great to be back behind the gate and racing again. The heat race and the start of the main showed what we’re capable of, and I felt comfortable up front. I had another rider cross jump me, which led me to crash, and I had to go into the mechanics area for a while. I went back out and salvaged as much of the race as I could, but tonight wasn’t our night. We’ll come back next week prepared and ready to fight.” – Cameron McAdoo
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More from a press release issued by Husqvarna:
Podium for Ryder DiFrancesco and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing at A1.
New Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing recruit Ryder DiFrancesco delivered an exceptional third-place finish at Anaheim’s 2026 AMA Supercross Championship opener on Saturday night, racing to a first-career 250SX podium result after leading his share of laps in the Main Event.
Western division standout DiFrancesco started the day strongly inside Angel Stadium, qualifying fourth during the afternoon session and dialing in his Husqvarna FC 250 Factory Edition to quickly find comfort in the technical, dry conditions.
Lining up for the second Heat Race of the event, the 20-year-old recovered from a difficult start to climb to fifth position, continuing his early-season form to head directly into the Main Event.
DiFrancesco was fast out of the gate in the Main Event, scoring an important holeshot and holding onto the lead through the opening stages of the race. In the end, the popular Californian would find himself on the 250SX podium for the first time in his young career with a well-earned third-place result.
Ryder DiFrancesco (340 at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Husqvarna
“Today was good!”reflected DiFrancesco.“All day, I just wanted to be on the board in each practice, then the Heat Race was just okay. In the Main Event, we got the holeshot, and then I just tried not to look back from there – I wanted to lead as many laps as I could, and tonight was a big learning step. We’d like to lead more laps next weekend, continue to build, and try to land on the podium like this each weekend to give us a good shot at the title. This cements the work we’ve done in the off-season – I’m ready for more, now.”
RJ Hampshire (24) at Anaheim 1. Photo courtesy Husqvarna
In his first full Supercross season in the 450SX ranks, RJ Hampshire posted the 11th-fastest qualifying time in the afternoon at Anaheim 1, as he continues to build comfort and familiarity onboard the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition in the tight confines of stadium competition.
Hampshire managed to finish in eighth position following his Heat Race, before a costly fall in the whoop section early in the Main Event impacted his final result on the night. The focus now shifts to next weekend in San Diego for the former 250SX West title winner.
“A1 was a challenge all day,”commented Hampshire.“I started out alright and was building throughout the day, but then in the Heat Race I unfortunately got tagged and went down. We aimed for an entry into the Main Event from there, which we were able to, and I was in a decent spot after the race restart once we got going in the Main. By the third or fourth lap in, I had a big one in the whoops, so that made for a tough night in the end. The main thing for Round 1 was building experience, getting some data for the bike to further develop a Supercross setting for me, and I think we’ll be much better from next weekend onwards.”
Following a solid off-season, that momentum continued for 450SX challenger Malcolm Stewart and his Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition during the sold-out Anaheim 1 season-opener, where he powered to the fourth-fastest qualifying time leading into the night program.
The experienced fan favorite then recorded sixth position in his Heat Race and had his sights set on a strong Main Event, however, Stewart’s night would come to an abrupt end following a scary multi-rider incident on the opening lap. He sustained a left shoulder injury in the impact, with further updates on his status to be made once available.
American rider Chris Clark in action during a 2025 Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup race. Photo courtesy Chris Clark Racing
Chris Clark – the first American to win a race in the Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup – will return to Europe for the 2026 season with his hopes set firmly on the title he narrowly missed in 2025.
Remaining with the Panattoni BGR Smrz Racing squad for a third consecutive year, the #5 American rider looks to build on a successful 2025 that saw him finish fifth overall with three podium finishes including a maiden win in the season opener.
With a full year’s experience under his belt Chris is determined to once again be at the sharp end when the six round, twelve race series gets underway in May.
Testing will begin in Spain in the coming weeks.
Further announcements regarding his 2026 partners will follow in due course.
Chris Clark on the podium after his victory at Portimao. Photo courtesy Chris Clark Racing
Chris Clark:“I am super happy to finally announce my 2026 and am super happy to be remaining with the Panattoni BGR Smrz Racing team. To be able to continue to work with Kuba (Smrz) and all the same guys as I have for the past couple of seasons is really special. We built a solid foundation over the last two years, and I am so grateful to Kuba especially for giving me a shot to move to the WorldSBK paddock and continuing to stick with me. I have learned so much and I am ready to put it all into practice. I want to be fighting for wins at every round and as much as I want to win the title I want to win it for them. As a team we have a good chance, we work well together and I hope that this year we can bring it home. I want to also thank everyone who has made this possible, especially my mom, my manager, and my sponsors. See you at Round One!”
From left to right: Kenan Sofuoğlu, Toprak Razgatlioglu and Fonsi Nieto during the Valencia Test. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha.
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The Central Roadracing Association (CRA) is proud to announce its 56th continuous season of motorcycle racing. CRA continues its legacy as a volunteer run 501(c)(7) non-profit organization committed to expanding affordable motorcycle roadracing in the upper-midwest.
After successfully adding a new track in 2025, Motorsport Park Hastings, CRA continues to further its mission by adding an additional round in 2026 at the freshly repaved Blackhawk Farms Raceway in South Beloit, IL. CRA is thrilled to bring its affordable and competitive racing to a new track and racing community. CRA is also excited to be partnering with MotoVid.com to offer a test & tune and new racer school at Blackhawk Farms Raceway on Friday preceding the races. The test & tune day is open to any licensed racer wishing to participate in the weekends’ racing as well as new racers looking to obtain a CRA race license.
On top of adding a sixth round at Blackhawk Farms, CRA will maintain rounds at Motorsport Park Hastings and Brainerd International Raceway, laying the groundwork for a Midwest focused club racing series. As part of a continued commitment to expanding roadracing in the upper-midwest, CRA will again be offering free reciprocal race licenses for up to three rounds this year.
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Ricky Brabec (9) finished third in Stage 8. Photo courtesy Honda HRC.
The start of a new week and the final one of the Dakar Rally, delivered a formidable challenge for the Monster Energy Honda HRC riders, with today featuring the longest special stage of the 2026 event.
After arriving in Wadi ad-Dawasir yesterday, competitors faced a demanding loop to and from the bivouac there.Fast tracks through mountainous valleys combined with a vast playground of dunes in the spectacular Dawasir Valley made up the bulk of the 483 km special stage, with a brief stretch of rockier terrain before a high-speed, sandy run to the finish.
Provisional overall runner-up Ricky Brabec approached the stage with a clear strategy for the opening days of the final week.Starting tenth, he benefited from having tracks to follow, a factor that paid dividends as he consistently topped the timing checkpoints.At one stage, he built a gap of more than two minutes over Daniel Sanders as strong winds added another layer of difficulty.However, eventual stage winner Luciano Benavides capitalised on the bonus time awarded for opening the stage, and Brabec ultimately finished third, five minutes adrift.The reshuffle in the standings drops the American to third overall, now 4’47” behind leader Benavides.
Tosha Schareina continues his push back toward the front after last week’s penalty. Finishing fourth, nearly ten minutes off the winning pace, he was visibly deflated at the end of the gruelling day.The gap to the overall lead now stands at fifteen minutes as he works to close in on the provisional podium.
Adrien Van Beveren’s recent bike setup changes on his Honda CRF450 RALLY continue to pay off.After finishing third yesterday, the Frenchman was only a couple of minutes behind Schareina today, despite a slight detour along the route.While he now sits over an hour down overall, Van Beveren was pleased to have regained confidence and a positive feeling on the bike, with a renewed focus on riding fast.
Skyler Howes maintained his steady progress despite being caught out by challenging sandstorm conditions.Unfazed, he delivered another consistent performance with a top-six finish, just behind Schareina and Van Beveren.Remaining fifth overall, Howes will be aiming for a stronger result tomorrow as the first part of the marathon stage begins, while hoping to avoid the tyre issues that troubled him during last week’s marathon.
Tomorrow marks the opening leg of the marathon stage.Having already endured one earlier in the rally, tyre management will once again be crucial, having proven to be the source of the biggest surprises.With a total of 541 km to cover, the distance may be shorter than recent stages, but reaching the marathon bivouac north of Bisha without issue is vital.Once there, riders will again be without assistance and face another night camping under the stars.
Ruben Faria – General Manager:
“It was another fast stage again. We thought it would have worked for us to start further back, in reality it was a really fast stage with not too much navigation and the riders that started at the front did a good job to stay out front. Skyler finished in sixth as he made a small navigation mistake, however, it was quite a good day for him. Adrien also rode a good stage and was amongst the frontrunners, but he made a mistake, more or less in the middle of the stage and he lost around four minutes to finish in fifth. Not up to his usual pace, Tosha didn’t feel comfortable with the bike and could only manage fourth. Third placed Ricky did a strong stage and he will start in a good position tomorrow for the first day of the second marathon stage. There’s still five days to go and of course we want more, we want to win. We have Ricky who is in a good group, he can win the Dakar and we will do the maximum to make this happen.”
Ricky Brabec (9) – Stage: 3rd and Overall: 3rd :
“Today’s stage I felt great, made no mistakes, rode as best and as fast as I could all day. It was another fast stage, near the halfway point there started to be a little bit of wind, actually a lot of wind. It was so windy, the top of the ground was covered in dirt, like one metre high, just blowing sand across, which made it a little bit difficult to see. Overall it was a fun stage as we had a mix of everything, a little bit of rocks, not as much as I would like, some fun sand dunes too, so it was a fun stage to ride. I rode by myself all day so maybe tomorrow I can catch up with the group in front of me and ride in a group.”
Andrea Raymondi, team owner of Lucky Racing (on the left) and Joshua Raymond Jnr (on the right). Photo courtesy
Pennsylvania, USA – Rising American road racing talent Joshua Raymond Jnr is proud to announce a change ahead of the 2026 racing season. Switching to the CIV racing series in Italy with champions Lucky Racing S.R.L, taking on the CIV Moto3 class in the next steps in his racing career. Joshua, one of the most promising young American riders on the international stage, has spent the past two seasons competing in the British Moto4 (formerly the British Talent Cup) with British-based FibreTec Honda/MLAV Racing on Honda NSF250 machinery. During his time in the highly competitive UK-based series in the British Superbike circuit, Raymond Jnr has gained valuable experience, speed, and confidence racing on some of the world’s most demanding circuits while developing his race craft against elite junior talent. The move marks an important step forward in Joshua’s career as he continues to build momentum and progress through the international motorcycle racing ladder. His new partnership with Lucky Racing S.R.L represents a fresh opportunity to further refine his skills, capitalise on the experience gained in British Moto4, and pursue stronger results in the seasons ahead.
Joshua Raymond Jnr: “I’m incredibly grateful for everything I’ve learned over the last two years in British Moto4,”said Raymond Jnr.“Racing in the UK and training in Spain with my coaches, has pushed me to grow as a person and as a competitor, and I’m excited about this next step and motivated to make the most of this new opportunity.”He continued, “After testing with the team in Rome, I knew that this team was a great fit. Most importantly, they clearly want to be successful. They won the championship in 2025, so just to be considered for the seat is an accomplishment.”
Joshua’s transition comes at a pivotal moment in his development, as the young rider increasingly seeks international exposure to prepare for future pathways into MotoGP championships. Known for his determination, adaptability, and mature approach to racing, Raymond Jnr remains focused on long-term progression and continued improvement.
Andrea Raymondi, team owner of Lucky Racing S.R.L, comments, “ I’m happy to have Joshua Raymond Jr. on my team, a young 16-year-old American driver from Pennsylvania, where he made a good impression on me in the two days of free practice on the Vallelunga circuit in October, despite never having raced on an Italian circuit before.”
Further announcements regarding Joshua Raymond Jnr’s upcoming race program for 2026 will be made in due course.
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KYT Americas is proud to officially announce the first-ever Josh Herrin Replica Helmet. It was created to celebrate the historic achievement of Josh Herrin winning the Legendary Daytona 200 three years in a row. Josh Herrin is the only racer in history to have accomplished this feat, cementing his as one of America’s most iconic and accomplished motorcycle racers.
This special-edition helmet showcases Josh Herrin’s unmistakable race-inspired design, applied to a full carbon shell, delivering elite-level performance, advanced safety, and premium craftsmanship. Designed for riders who demand the highest standards, the helmet represents the spirit of competition, dedication, and excellence that defines Josh Herrin’s racing career.
To commemorate this release, a limited amount of Josh Herrin Replica Helmet purchases will include an exclusive Josh Herrin trading card, personally signed by Josh Herrin, making each helmet a true collector’s item for fans, racers, and enthusiasts.
“The First Ever” Josh Herrin Replica Helmet is more than a product launch—it is a celebration of American racing heritage and KYT Americas’ continued commitment to delivering world-class helmets inspired by real racers and real performance.
The Josh Herrin Replica Helmet will be available for purchase in Fall of 2026. Additional details, specifications, and ordering information will be announced closer to launch.
About KYT Americas:
KYT Americas is dedicated to providing high-quality, race-proven motorcycle helmets to riders across the United States. Built by riders and driven by passion, KYT Americas supports racing, track day communities, and local dealers while delivering premium products and trusted customer service.
REV’IT! TailorTech & Sage Tailoring expand their partnership. Photo courtesy REV'IT! USA
REV’IT! TailorTech and Sage Tailoring have agreed to join forces to provide best of class tailoring and race logistics support for the 2026 race season in the MotoAmerica paddock, and throughout the Nation for REV’IT! and REV’IT! TailorTech customers..
Having already worked together in the MotoAmerica paddock where REV’IT! entrusted Sage to make on-premises repairs and alternations for supported and customer racers, the two have decided to expand that partnership both in the paddock and around the Country. In the 2026 MotoAmerica paddock, Sage will continue to be the REV’IT! authorized repair solutions provider for our supported riders and customer teams.
In addition to race support, for 2026 Sage will become a REV’IT! TailorTech Authorized Dealer, giving Sage the ability to handle ordering and measurement opportunities for racers and track day participants, wherever Sage Tailoring operates throughout the year. Sage will also become a dealer for REV’IT! standard catalog items, allowing them to supply gloves, knee sliders, and accessories, as well as some of the track specific outfits like the Quantum 3, Control, and female-specific Xena 4 race suits.
Sage will also become the REV’IT! authorized repair and alternations team for REV’IT! and REV’IT! TailorTech customers nationwide.
In addition to MotoAmerica events, Sage can be found at their new Florida headquarters, as well as various track day events around the Nation as detailed on their website.
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