This week in US Powersports racing.
Suzuki Announces 2025 Supercross Team Featuring Ken Roczen, Colt Nichols, and Kyle Chisholm
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC. and Pipes Motorsports Group are excited to announce the official lineup for the 2025 Supercross season. Building on the successes of the previous years, the Progressive Insurance ECSTAR Suzuki and Twisted Tea Suzuki Presented by Progressive Insurance teams will contest in the 450-class Supercross championship with an impressive roster of talent.
Roczen a fan-favorite rider, enters the 2025 Supercross season fresh off a win to close out the year, ready for the first gate drop.
Returning for his third season with Suzuki, Ken Roczen brings a remarkable record aboard the Suzuki RM-Z450. Over the past two Supercross seasons, Roczen has earned 12 podiums and two (2) wins. Most recently, Roczen claimed victory in Abu Dhabi, reaffirming his championship-caliber skill as the 2025 season fast approaches.
“I am very excited to continue my relationship with Suzuki and the team,” said Roczen. “We have had a pretty successful last couple of years, and we are eager to continue chasing our dreams of wins and podiums.”
Nichols is poised for a great 2025 Supercross season, after a strong offseason he looks to make a statement in his first full SX season with the team.
After delivering standout performances during the 2024 SMX events, Colt Nichols is ready for a breakout season in 2025. With a productive offseason and close collaboration with team manager Larry Brooks, Nichols enters the new year prepared to compete at the highest level of the sport.
“Really excited to be a part of the Twisted Tea H.E.P Suzuki team for a full season of racing in 2025,” said Nichols. “It was awesome getting to race SMX and WSX for the team and get a few races under my belt before tackling a full season. I’m ecstatic to keep the ball rolling.”
The ever-popular, Chisholm returns to the team contributing his technical expertise developed over 20 years of professional racing.
Completing the lineup is Kyle Chisholm, a veteran known for his exceptional technical acumen and valuable role in bike development. Chisholm’s contributions will ensure that the RM-Z450 remains at the cutting edge of performance for the challenges of the 2025 season.
“I’m excited to go into year three with the Twisted Tea H.E.P. Suzuki Team.” said Chisholm. “I’m also looking forward to continuing helping the team build their program and be better year over year. This is my 20th year racing SX and I’m ready to have some fun and enjoy it again.”
Dustin Pipes continues to lead Pipes Motorsports Group with a clear vision and unwavering commitment to building a championship-caliber program.
“Excited to kick off another season with a team that I am proud to have this season,” said Pipes. “Ken has the talent to do something spectacular every time he throws his leg over a motorcycle. Colt has had a great offseason and anytime you have a former champion on the team the expectations are high. Chisholm has been an integral part of the team and is going on his third consecutive year.”
With multiple championships to his name, Larry Brooks brings years of experience and strategic leadership to the team. Brooks’ ability to align rider strengths with bike performance has been instrumental in preparing for the 2025 season.
“The team has had a very productive offseason, and I feel we have made improvements to our motorcycle going into 2025 season,” said Brooks. “We closed out World Supercross with a win in Abu Dhabi and we plan to keep momentum rolling in the 2025 season.”
For 2025, Suzuki and Pipes Motorsports Group are dedicating their efforts exclusively to the 450-class championship. This strategic focus underscores the commitment to maximize results and compete at the highest level of Supercross.
The team’s focus now shifts to the season opener on Jan. 11 at Anaheim stadium. Fans can expect thrilling competition as Roczen, Nichols, and Chisholm take to the track aboard the proven Suzuki RM-Z450.
Suzuki Remains proud of its rich racing heritage and continues to push forward with a team that combines elite rider talent, proven leadership, and exceptional technical expertise. The 2025 season promises to deliver excitement, and Suzuki invites fans to follow along for what’s sure to be an action-packed year.
Stay up to date on teams news, race results, and exclusive content by visitng SuzukiCycles.com/Racing/Motocross and HEPMotorsports.com.
Triumph Racing partners with FXR for 2025 SMX campaign
Triumph Racing Factory Team has just confirmed a new, multi-year deal with apparel giant FXR Racing for 2025 and beyond. The collaboration will see the team’s riders – Austin Forkner, Jordan Smith, Jalek Swoll, and Stilez Robertson – compete in the brand’s riding gear as they all strive for race wins, podiums, and championships throughout next year.
The new agreement further elevates the prestige of FXR Racing as Triumph Racing Factory Team is the first full factory squad the Canadian brand has signed with. Now, with just weeks to go until the gates drop on the 2025 SuperMotocross season inside Angel Stadium, California, on January 11, the team’s racers are enjoying the comfort and performance of their new apparel as they complete the final days of their pre-season preparation.
Now approaching 30 years in the powersports industry, FXR Racing was formed in 1996 as a snow rider apparel company. The founder, Milt Reimer, expanded his expertise into making durable, performing, and distinctive clothing for supercross and motocross athletes nearly 10 years ago. Since then, FXR has quickly established itself as a global brand in the offroad industry.
“We’re extremely honored and excited to partner with an iconic brand like Triumph,” comments Milt Reimer, president and owner, FXR Racing Inc. “When the opportunity arose to partner with them for 2025, it was a really easy decision to make. This is the first time that FXR has supported a full factory team and with so many eyes on the team and brand, it made perfect sense to join their program. Timing is everything in this industry and we can’t wait to see the team in action at A1 in 2025.”
Jeremy Coker, general manager of Triumph Racing America, says: “As a new member of the Triumph Racing program, I am excited to begin a strong and meaningful relationship with FXR as they join the program alongside me. FXR is a great group, and their presence in SX/MX racing has taken off. The riders are very happy with the product and it pairs well with our bikes too. Together, we look forward to the future and continue strengthening our partnership with FXR Racing.”
Be sure to tune into Anaheim 1 to see Triumph riders wearing their new FXR Racing gear.
Second Annual MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup National Final Scheduled For Road America
After a highly successful debut in 2024, MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, has announced that it will once again host the 2025 MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup National Final at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, August 8-10.
Champions will be crowned in six classes: Stock 50 (ages 6-8), Stock 110 (ages 8-12), GP110 (ages 8-12), GP160 (ages 10-14), GP190 (ages 10-14) and Street GP (ages 14 and up). The Stock 125 class has been replaced by GP 110.
“Our inaugural Mission Mini Cup National Final went extremely well,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “It was our first season of running regional qualifiers for the National, and we had young racers qualify from all over the country. Riders who compete in their local qualifiers will again automatically earn 10 bonus points toward the accumulation of points that contribute to their tally in the National Final. We hope to build on the success of the 2024 event with even more regional races, and we’re excited to see what the future holds.”
In 2024, there were 18 Qualifier events held across 11 states, allowing young riders from diverse regions of the country to compete for a spot in the National Final. MotoAmerica is committed to expanding this program in 2025, with the goal of increasing the number of Qualifiers and providing even more opportunities for emerging talent. In case you missed last year’s Final, be sure to check it out on MotoAmerica’s YouTube channel.
In addition to crowning National Champions at the Mission Mini Cup National Final, Dunlop will select riders for the 2026 Team Dunlop Road Race Elite amateur program based on results from the Road America event. Select Champions from the National Final who intend to move up will also gain free entries into the 2026 MotoAmerica Talent Cup Series.
For more information on becoming a Mini Cup National Qualifier host, email [email protected].
Harley-Davidson 2025 Race Season Contingency Programs Announced
Harley-Davidson renews its support of motorcycle racing competitors during the 2025 season with cash contingency programs totaling more than $582,000. These funds will be available for qualified H-D racers competing in select classes in the MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship and the Progressive American Flat Track and AdventureTrackers™ series.
The Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing Team competes in the MotoAmerica Mission Foods King of the Baggers road racing series in 2025 aboard race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycles powered by modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight 131 Performance Crate Engines. In addition, privateer teams racing Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the King of the Baggers series can benefit from racing contingency and available racing parts for purchase.
Mission Foods King of the Baggers Contingency
The Mission Foods King of The Baggers series offers exciting competition between American V-Twin touring motorcycles prepared for competition and equipped with stock frames and a fairing/windscreen and saddlebags. The 2025 King of The Baggers series features 14 races over seven doubleheader weekends held in conjunction with the MotoAmerica Superbike series. The series opens on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, March 6-8. Harley-Davidson will offer a $234,500 cash contingency program for qualified Harley-Davidson racers competing in the Mission Foods King of the Baggers series, with a contingency payout from first to 10th place and a $35,000 championship bonus. Terms and conditions apply; please email [email protected] for full details, eligibility requirements and deadlines.
Mission Foods Super Hooligan Contingency
Harley-Davidson will offer contingency opportunities for racers competing in the Mission Foods Super Hooligan National Championship Brought To You By Roland Sands Design. The road racing series features 750cc-and-up high-bar race-prepared street bikes. Held in conjunction with the MotoAmerica Superbike series, the 2025 Super Hooligan Championship includes 10 races over five double-header weekends, beginning with two races at Daytona International Speedway March 6-8. Harley-Davidson will offer a $123,000 cash contingency program for qualified Harley-Davidson racers competing in the Mission Foods Super Hooligan series, with a contingency payout from first to 10th place and a $20,000 championship bonus. Terms and conditions apply; please email [email protected] for full details, eligibility requirements and deadlines.
Progressive American Flat Track Contingency
Harley-Davidson will offer contingency opportunities for racers competing on a Harley-Davidson XG750R motorcycles in the premiere Mission Foods SuperTwins class on the 16-event 2025 Progressive American Flat Track series, the most prestigious and competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing in the world. Harley-Davidson has committed $185,600 in contingency funds for qualified SuperTwins class riders. Harley-Davidson contingency will pay first to 10th place and a $20,000 championship bonus. The season opens March 6-7 with the Daytona Short Track double-header at Daytona International Speedway. Terms and conditions apply; please email [email protected] for full details, eligibility requirements and deadlines.
AFT AdventureTrackers™
Harley-Davidson will offer contingency opportunities for racers competing eligible Harley-Davidson Pan America models in the new AFT AdventureTrackers™ series, a professional class for adventure touring motorcycles with engine displacement over 1,000cc. Basic rules center on production-based race bikes that remain as close to street stock as is feasible. The class will feature multiple brands that have a similar power-to-weight ratio competing in one of the fastest-growing segments of the motorcycle market. Harley-Davidson has committed $38,750 in contingency funds for qualified AdventureTrackers™ class riders. Payouts will be awarded for 1st through 5th place in each race, with a championship bonus of $10,000 for the season champion. After a successful single-race debut in 2024, the AdventureTracker series will expand in 2025 to include four events held in conjunction with Progressive American Flat Track series, three at Sturgis, S.D. Aug. 4-10 and at Peoria, Ill., on Aug. 10. Terms and conditions apply; please email [email protected] for full details, eligibility requirements and deadlines.
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