https://gatedrop.com Get the jump on Motocross news Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:21:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://gatedrop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-Simple-Professional-Name-Introduction-LinkedIn-Profile-Picture-32x32.png https://gatedrop.com 32 32 https://gatedrop.com/interview-steven-clarke-now-i-enjoy-coming-to-the-races-seeing-people-that-ive-known-for-20-odd-years/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:21:50 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=197830 Few British riders have experienced the sport quite like Steven Clarke. From chasing the American dream at just 11 years old before lining up in the ultra-competitive world of AMA Supercross, to factory rides in Australia, battles across the EMX paddock and title glory at Lommel, Clarke’s career has taken him on a journey few...]]> https://gatedrop.com/levi-kitchen-ive-had-a-lot-of-ups-and-downs/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:56:01 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=197111 After a difficult and frustrating start to the season, Levi Kitchen finally delivered the kind of performance his raw speed has always promised, standing on the podium in Houston. Strong starts, solid pace and an intense battle at the front marked a clear step forward for the young American, even if there’s still work to...]]> https://gatedrop.com/qualifying-results-ama-supercross-rd2-san-diego/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:00:54 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=196136 There was an issue with the first 450SX qualifying at San Diego with the transponders not working so the organisers decided to extend Q2 by an extra three minutes. However, it was a disruptive session with two red flags involving Mitchell Oldenburg and Austin Forkner – hopefully both are okay. Eli Tomac took pole ahead...]]> https://gatedrop.com/rumour-stephen-rubini-set-for-full-time-ama-ride-in-2026/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:29:07 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=195094 Brazil is now in the rear-view mirror for Stephen Rubini after announcing he has parted ways with Honda Brazil after winning the title. Rubini is expected to announce his plans for the 2026 season soon, and it appears the French rider is gearing up for his very first full season racing the AMA championships. After...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-rockstar-energy-husqvarna-factory-racing-announce-2026-ama-rider-line-up/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:06:05 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=194423 Formally announced in conjunction with the SMX League earlier today, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team proudly enters the 2026 SMX World Championship series with a stacked five-rider roster led by 450 Class teammates Malcolm Stewart and RJ Hampshire, as well as the young and talented 250 trio of Ryder DiFrancesco, Casey Cochran and...]]> https://gatedrop.com/rumour-valentin-guillod-secures-a-ride-in-america-for-the-entire-2026-season/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:01:24 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=193916 This time last year, Valentin Guillod was preparing for yet another season in the MXGP World Championship – but this time as a full privateer. The Swiss rider has never been afraid of a challenge, and after leaving the SR Honda team, he decided to take matters into his own hands by running his own...]]> https://gatedrop.com/confirmed-ama-2026-supercross-and-motocross-numbers-revealed/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:19:57 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=192536 With the 2026 season on the horizon, the American Motorcyclist Association announced the professional competition numbers for the pro-licensed riders participating in the upcoming AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross championships. Professional numbers are assigned and used throughout the season. The defending champion races with the No. 1 plate when competing in the class or...]]> https://gatedrop.com/revealed-2026-ama-supercross-pro-motocross-and-smx-calendar/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:11:10 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=192058 The SMX LeagueTM announced today the full 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship regular season schedule and tickets on sale for all 17 rounds of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Supercross pre-sale begins today at 10 a.m. ET for preferred customers and runs through next Monday, October 6. Tickets will then become available...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-garrett-marchbanks-extends-contract-with-pro-circuit-kawasaki/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:29:11 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=189526 Monster Energy® Pro Circuit Kawasaki is excited to announce the re-signing of 250 rider Garrett Marchbanks. Marchbanks, who had a bright amateur career with Kawasaki Team Green™, made his professional debut with the team in 2018 and captured his first career win. After some time away in the 450 class, Marchbanks rejoined Monster Energy® Pro...]]> https://gatedrop.com/injury-update-aaron-plessinger-to-miss-the-last-rounds-of-the-ama-pro-motocross-series/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:09:38 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=188640 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger will unfortunately remain on the sidelines through the final three rounds of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship while prioritizing his health and fitness. Ongoing health issues had affected the 29-year-old prior to missing Round 8 at Washougal, however, despite initial plans to return for Ironman Raceway this...]]>