This week in US Powersports racing.
Jett Reynolds extends with Muc-Off / FXR / ClubMX for 2025
Jett Reynolds had some highlights with the Muc-Off / FXR / ClubMX team in 2024 and finds himself in even a better position for the future. He has completed every task put before him and has earned the right to continue for 2025. He reached the top ten in Washougal earlier in the season and amassed enough points to participate in the SMX finale in September. In that series his consistency through the three rounds earned him a very competitive top fifteen overall finish.
Reynolds had some time to reflect on the 2024 season and said: “Yes, there were some highs and lows but there was no pressure from the team to ride over my head. From the moment I started with them, they have supported my efforts and helped me build my way back to success. I have never really been a part of a team like this, that operates like a real team. It’s refreshing and I want to stay and prove them right for supporting me.”
With the 2025 pre-season boot camp already started, the ClubMX Training Facility has undoubtedly the best supercross tracks in the world. Reynolds has already shown improvements over last season and plans to show what he can do. Match that with the new training program that includes all of the pro racers together and you have a recipe for even more success.
Reynolds went on to say: “Another factor in my decision is the bike. These guys build a bike that is unbelievable for a privateer team. I have ridden some factory bikes, and this Yamaha is just unbelievable with its power and handling. It basically eliminates any excuses I might have and puts all the responsibility on me to perform and that’s the way I want it.”
Although the off-season is short, all the riders are ready to get back to work. Decisions will be made on which coast they will race but must be willing and able to perform when the season starts.
Team owner Brandon Haas: “Jett is a perfect example of what ClubMX is capable of. He follows our training program and works incredibly hard. You will see the results of his efforts this season and in the future. It was an easy decision to re-sign him because of his work ethic and positive attitude – basically, he wants to be here and become a better rider and person. It’s what we do.” It will not be long before the season starts in Anaheim in January, 2025. A great deal of work and testing goes into preparing and Jett Reynolds will be ready. His new race number will be 54, so keep an eye out for him when the season kicks off.
Follow him in Instagram: @jettreynolds79 and ClubMX: @clubmx
Grant Davis and FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers claim National Enduro Pro2 Title
FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers and Grant Davis have clinched the 2024 AMA National Enduro Series NE Pro2 Class title with a victory in this weekend’s final round of the year at the Gobbler Getter.
Davis has been a picture of consistency in National Enduro this season, picking up five class wins on his way to the championship onboard the KTM 250 XC-F in Maplesville, Alabama.
After recently earning the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series XC2 250 Pro crown, Davis came into the final round of National Enduro in the box seat to clinch the NE Pro2 championship, which he managed to achieve with a controlled performance at the finale.
Grant Davis: “It was a fun day and we’re really excited to take home the NE Pro2 title this weekend. To clinch with a win is always a good feeling, so a big thanks to the team, we’re really happy to get this done here at the final round.”
FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Ben Kelley made his return to National Enduro this weekend riding his KTM 350 XC-F – filling in for the absent Johnny Girroir – and quickly adapting to the series again to finish an impressive fifth overall.
Kelley was able to build momentum as the day wore on, finishing strong across the final two tests and taking a lot out of the experience in the NE Pro1 category, despite an extended time away from the National Enduro Series.
Ben Kelley: “It was good! My first National Enduro in a year and I honestly felt solid. I was a little stiff in the first part of the day, trying to find the flow while still being aggressive, and I feel like I was able to improve into the second half of the race. I was happy with how everything went, so I feel like I can keep building from here, and it was a good day.”
NE Pro1 Class Results
1. Steward Baylor Jr, Kawasaki
2. Josh Toth, GASGAS
3. Ricky Russell, Yamaha
4. Trevor Bollinger, Husqvarna
5. Ben Kelley, FMF KTM Factory Racing
NE Pro2 Class Results
1. Grant Davis, FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers
2. Nicholas Defeo, Kawasaki
3. Hunter Smith, KTM
UPCOMING OFFROAD RACES – NOVEMBER 2024
11/9: EnduroCross Series – Round 5
11/10: National Grand Prix Championship – Round 9
11/10: U.S. Sprint Enduro Series – Round 8
11/16: EnduroCross Series – Round 6
11/24: West Hare Scrambles Series – Round 7
Casey Cochran Joins 2025 Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team
As part of its RED-hot new lineup for 2025, the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team proudly announces the addition of rising 250 Class talent Casey Cochran alongside returning GASGAS duo Justin Barcia and Ryder DiFrancesco. The fresh, new official GASGAS squad will be led by newly appointed team manager, Sean Murphy.
- Casey Cochran joins Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing’s 250 Class roster for 2025
- Veteran leader Sean Murphy appointed as Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager
- Bam Bam and Ryder D gear up for the 2025 season with revitalized GASGAS SMX effort!
This exciting new addition and leadership appointment arrive on the heels of a newly announced partnership between Rockstar® Energy Drink and GASGAS Factory Racing, fueling more anticipation than ever for an action-packed 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) season.
Cochran has been a Rockstar Athlete since his impressive debut in the 250SX Futures in 2023, where he secured three podium finishes. His journey through the KTM Group’s amateur racing program has been nothing short of remarkable. Last season marked his rookie debut in AMA Supercross, where he began in the SX Futures program to collect pro points before transitioning to the 250SX East division. During Pro Motocross, Cochran further showcased his talent by qualifying P1 at Hangtown and earning his career-first 250MX podium at Spring Creek, finishing third overall. Now, with Barcia and DiFrancesco, Cochran brings new energy and talent to the team, promising an epic dynamic and an electric season ahead.
Casey Cochran: “I’m super stoked to join the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team for the 2025 season. With so many familiar faces around, especially having been a Rockstar athlete since my early amateur career, the transition has been seamless. I am excited to have new teammates that I can learn from and build fresh relationships with as we gear up for Supercross. The crew we have is incredible, and the bike is feeling great. I’m ready to get out on the track and show everyone what this team can do together. Let’s do this!”
Sean Murphy brings nearly a decade of expertise to his new role as team manager for the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team. Murphy has been an integral figure in the motorsport community, serving as team coordinator for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team since its inception in 2015. Murphy’s leadership style, grounded in strategic oversight and a deep commitment to team success, was instrumental in his past role and is set to elevate the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing team as they prepare for 2025.
Sean Murphy, Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager: “I am extremely excited to accept the role of team manager for the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team and be part of this new team partnership between two iconic brands. The Rockstar Energy brand means a lot to our racing family, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have them onboard for the 2024 SMX Championship season. I got to see Casey’s talent and great potential firsthand last year, and I’m excited to see him thrive with riders like Justin and Ryder. We’re ready for 2025!”
Jennifer Kalban, Senior Sports Marketing Manager, Rockstar Energy: “Rockstar Energy is proud to expand our partnership with the KTM Group and continue growing the Rockstar Energy racing family. Working closely with Sean since the inception of the Husqvarna team has been incredibly rewarding and we’re excited to continue taking our collaboration to new heights. We are also proud to continue supporting Casey as he joins the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team and look forward to his continued success.”
As we gear up for the upcoming season, the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team is ready to take on new challenges and build on our success. Stay tuned for more updates as we GET ON THE GAS while preparing to line up at A1!
Parts Unlimited Set For Title Sponsor Of The New MotoAmerica Talent Cup
MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is pleased to announce that global powersports distributor Parts Unlimited will be the title sponsor of the new and highly anticipated MotoAmerica Parts Unlimited Talent Cup.
The Parts Unlimited Talent Cup, a championship designed to prepare young North American racers who have the desire and talent to compete on the world stage of MotoGP, will make its debut at the Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas, March 28-30.
“We’re excited to be the title sponsor of the new Parts Unlimited Talent Cup,” said Hylton Beattie, Parts Unlimited’s Global Motorsports Director. “We share the same vision as MotoAmerica in that we want to see Americans compete on the world stage and we think the Talent Cup is the first step in making that a reality. The racing is going to be top-notch, and it will be exciting to see these young racers develop their talents as the season progresses.”
Parts Unlimited is the world’s largest distributor of aftermarket accessories in the powersports industry and is owned by LeMans Corporation, which is headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin. Parts Unlimited sells to over 12,000 dealerships worldwide and continues to expand its market penetration with its sister companies, Parts Canada, Parts Europe and Drag Specialties.
“MotoAmerica’s relationship with Parts Unlimited goes back to the very beginning of our series,” said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “We’re excited to create a new path for young racers that puts them on the Road to MotoGP with Parts Unlimited’s help. It’s great that they want to support the Talent Cup. We’re looking forward to getting to COTA in March and seeing the debut of the new class as the 2025 season should be the best yet.”
2025 MotoAmerica Parts Unlimited Talent Cup Schedule
March 28 – 30Circuit of The AmericasAustin, TXApril 4 – 6Barber Motorsports ParkBirmingham, ALMay 30 – June 1Road AmericaElkhart Lake, WI* July 25 – 27Mid-Ohio Sports Car CourseLexington, OHAugust 1 – 3VIRginia International RacewayAlton, VASept. 12 – 14Circuit of The AmericasAustin, TXSept. 26 – 28New Jersey Motorsports ParkMillville, NJ
With Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas *With AMA Motorcycle Vintage Days
King Kenny Roberts Starts MotoAmerica Talent Cup Team
MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is thrilled to announce that three-time World Champion Kenny Roberts will make a welcome return to American road racing as a team owner in the 2025 Parts Unlimited Talent Cup, a championship designed to prepare young North American racers who have the desire and talent to compete on the world stage of MotoGP.
Roberts, who was influential as a team owner in getting American road racers Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey, John Kocinski, and Kenny Roberts Jr. to be World Champions, is hopeful of giving young racers the opportunity to join those legends as Grand Prix racers via MotoAmerica’s new Talent Cup program.
Partnering with Fastrack Racing’s Arney Wick, Roberts will initially start the series with one rider and that rider is none other than three-time American Flat Track (AFT) Singles Champion Kody Kopp. Kopp will make his road racing debut in the opening round of the Talent Cup at the MotoGP event at Circuit of The Americas, March 28-30, on the KrämerAPX-350 MA.
The Krämer APX-350 MA motorcycle has been specifically designed and engineered for the MotoAmerica Talent Cup as it is designed to support a pipeline from the U.S. circuits directly into the European systems that ultimately feed MotoGP teams.
“This is the first time I can see an avenue where we can get young Americans to MotoGP,” Roberts said. “Production bike racing has never done it for me as it’s really complicated because you must be on the right bike, etc. The Talent Cup will give us the opportunity to really see the talent of the rider. I still think dirt tracking is the first step, and the Talent Cup gives us a chance to put a young dirt tracker on the equipment that’s the same as everyone else’s and that hasn’t been the case until now. This is the first step back into the world arena and I’d like to hear the American National Anthem on the rostrum before I slip off the groove.”
Kopp is the winningest AFT Singles rider in history as he has amassed 21 victories while capturing three straight championships.
“I’m extremely excited to begin the next chapter of my career and I’m honored to be a part of a team with Kenny Roberts,” Kopp said. “I’m excited to get to work and I can’t wait to ride the bike.”
“Obviously, having Kenny as a team owner in MotoAmerica is a win for everybody,” said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “His presence in the paddock will create interest in the Talent Cup both here and internationally. Kenny and his team are also bringing in Kody Kopp, a flat track champion, and it will be interesting to watch his development under Kenny’s guidance. Kody couldn’t ask for a better person to learn from as Kenny has truly done it all – as both a racer and a team owner.”
The team will have more information on team partners and structure in the near future.
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