Although the AMA Pro Motocross season has just kicked off, rumors surrounding the contract negotiations for next season have already begun to float around. While we will see many riders in the 450 class enter the final year of two-year deals, the 250 class is shaping up to be one massive game of musical chairs. Numerous factory-level riders from both classes, such as Dylan Ferrandis, Justin Cooper, Jordon Smith, and Pierce Brown, will see their current contracts expire at the end of the season and will certainly be names thrown around the rumor mill as the rider transfer market heats up. Most deals will not be announced until the conclusion of the SMX season but this is what we know right now as we look ahead to the 2025 Silly Season. Words: Marshall Neilson
HRC Honda
Jett Lawrence (450 SX and MX)
Jett will remain with HRC Honda as a part of his multi-year contract with the team.
Hunter Lawrence (450 SX and MX)
Hunter Lawrence’s contract is up at the conclusion of the 2024 season and is expected to re-sign with the team.
Jo Shimoda (250 SX and MX)
Shimoda signed a two-year deal with HRC Honda coming into the 2024 season.
UNKNOWN STATUS
Chance Hymas (250 SX and MX)
Chance’s current deal expires at the end of the 2024 season and could remain with the team for the 2025 season. No reported rumors yet.
Monster Energy Kawasaki
Jason Anderson (450 SX and MX)
Jason Anderson is signed through the 2025 AMA Supercross and Motocross season.
INCOMING RIDERS
Jorge Prado (450 SX and MX)
2023 MXGP champion Jorge Prado is rumored to have agreed to a 3-year contract with Monster Energy Kawasaki to race AMA Supercross and Motocross.
Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Levi Kitchen (250 SX and MX)
Kitchen is under contract with the team through the 2025 season.
Cameron McAdoo (250 SX and MX)
McAdoo’s current contract expires at the end of the 2024 season. Team Owner Mitch Payton has confirmed that he has re-signed McAdoo for 2025.
Seth Hammaker (250 SX and MX)
Like McAdoo, Hammaker’s current deal is up at the end of the season and Mitch Payton has confirmed that he has extended Hammaker for 2025.
Triumph Factory Racing
Jalek Swoll (250 SX and MX)
Jalek Swoll will remain with the team in 2025 as a part of his current multi-year contract.
Joey Savatgy (450 SX and MX?)
While Joey Savatgy is competing in the 250 class for this motocross season, Triumph intends to have the TF450X released this fall and will join the 450 class in the 2025 season. Savatgy will remain with the team in 2025 and will likely rejoin the 450 class next year.
INCOMING RIDERS
Jordon Smith (250 SX and MX)
Jordon Smith is rumored to have already signed a multi-year deal to join Triumph Factory Racing in 2025.
450 Rider
With the addition of a 450 class, there has been speculation that Triumph will add a second rider to their 450 program to pit alongside Savatgy. While no specific riders have been rumored, riders like Ferrandis, Craig, and more will be looking for a ride next year.
Progressive ECSTAR Suzuki
Ken Roczen (450 SX and MX)
Ken Roczen’s current contract is up at the end of the 2024 season and while there have not been any official reports, the general consensus is that he will remain with the team for 2025.
Twisted Tea Suzuki
Currently Unknown
Both Shane McElrath and Kyle Chisholm’s contracts will be up at the end of the year and there have been no reports if the team plans to re-sign them or explore the available free agent market.
Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha
Cooper Webb (450 SX and MX)
Cooper Webb re-joined Star Racing at the start of the 2024 season on a multi-year contract.
Haiden Deegan (250 SX and MX)
Haiden Deegan is signed through the 2025 AMA Supercross and Motocross season with an option for the 2026 season.
Nate Thrasher (250 SX and MX)
With his current contract expiring at the end of the 2024 season, Nate Thrasher has already signed a new deal with Star Racing for the 2025 season. The exact length of the contract is currently unknown.
Daxton Bennick (250 SX and MX)
Daxton Bennick is signed with the Star Racing squad through the 2025 season.
Michael Mosiman (250 SX and MX)
Mosiman signed a multi-year deal with Star Racing during the supercross season.
INCOMING RIDERS
Pierce Brown (250 SX and MX)
Brown is reported to have inked a deal with Star Racing. Length of deal is unknown.
Max Anstie (250 SX and MX)
Max Anstie will be joining the Star Racing squad for 2025 and beyond.
UNKNOWN STATUS
Eli Tomac (450 SX and MX)
While most would expect Tomac to be back with Star Racing in 2025, some media members have begun to speculate that the team’s budget will play a large role in that happening or not. If Tomac is back with Star Racing, the expectation is that Justin Cooper will likely be going to a new team for next season.
Justin Cooper (450 SX and MX)
As mentioned, Star Racing is likely going to be in a position to choose between Tomac and Cooper. If Cooper remains with Star Racing in 2025, the expectation is that we will likely see Eli Tomac on a new team.
Muc-Off FXR Club MX Yamaha
Coty Schock (250 SX and MX)
The team has announced that they have signed Coty Schock to a three-year extension.
Jeremy Martin (250 SX and MX)
Jeremy Martin will remain with the team during the 2025 season as a part of his current multi-year deal.
Mark Fineis (250 SX and MX)
Fineis was on a Supercross Futures deal with the team for the 2024 season and is expected to be signed onto a pro deal for the 2025 season.
UNKNOWN STATUS
Jett Reynolds (250 SX and MX)
Jett Reynolds current contract is up at the end of the 2024 season. While there are no rumors confirming it, the team is expected to extend Reynolds for the 2025 season.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
Chase Sexton (450 SX and MX)
Chase Sexton joined the Red Bull KTM squad in 2024 on a multi-year deal.
Aaron Plessigner (450 SX and MX)
Plessinger’s deal is up at the end of the 2024 season and is most likely going to remain with the Red Bull KTM squad. No rumors have been reported to indicate otherwise.
Tom Vialle (250 SX and MX)
While Tom Vialle’s current contract is up at the end of the 2024 season, Red Bull KTM is almost certainly going to re-sign the 2024 250 West Champion for 2025 and beyond.
Julian Beaumer (250 SX and MX)
Beaumer remains with the team in 2025 as a part of his multi-year deal with the team.
RUMORED
Lucas Coenen (250 SX and MX)
While the initial plan was for the Coenen brothers to come to the United States in 2026, there has been some rumors that their arrival may be moved up to the 2025 season.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna
Malcom Stewart (450 SX and MX)
Stewart will remain with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna team in 2025 as a part of his current two-year deal.
RJ Hampshire (250 SX and 450 MX)
Hampshire is under contract through the 2026 season and will defend his 250 West championship before transitioning to a 450 for the 2025 AMA Motocross series.
Casey Cochran (250 SX and MX)
Cochran will remain with the team as a part of a multi-year deal.
Troy Lee Designs Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing
Justin Barcia (450 MX and SX)
Justin Barcia will remain with the team in 2025 as a part of his current two-year deal.
Ryder DiFrancesco (250 SX and MX)
DiFrancesco will remain with the team in 2025 as he enters the final year of his current deal.
INCOMING RIDERS
Cole Davies (250 SX and MX)
After an impressive showing during his Supercross Futures try-out deal, Cole Davies is likely to join the TLD Red Bull GasGas team on a pro deal in 2025.
RUMORED
Sacha Coenen (250 SX and MX)
While the initial plan was for the Coenen brothers to come to the United States in 2026, there has been some rumors that their arrival may be moved up to the 2025 season.
Free Agents
Dylan Ferrandis (450 MX and SX)
Ferrandis’ current contract with Phoenix Honda is up at the end of 2024. There haven’t been any significant reports about a potential landing spot in 2025.
Christian Craig (450 SX and MX)
Craig’s Rockstar Husqavarna deal is up at the end of the 2024 season and all signs are pointing towards the team moving on. No rumors have been reported on Craig’s future.
Shane McElrath (450 SX and MX)
McElrath’s current contract with Twisted Tea Suzuki is up at the end of this year. After a good showing during the supercross season, it would come to no surprise if the team were to re-sign him but there have been no reported rumors.
Kyle Chisholm (450 SX and MX)
Kyle Chisholm’s contract with Twisted Tea Suzuki is up at the end of the 2024 season. There have not been any reports of Chisholm’s plans for the 2025 season.
Austin Forkner (250 SX and MX)
Forkner’s current deal with Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki expires at the conclusion of the 2024 season. While there are rumors the Fornker will remain with the team, there are also rumors that he is receiving interest from other teams as well.
Max Vohland (250 SX and MX)
Vohland’s current contract with Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki expires at the end of the 2024 season. There have been many rumors about Max Vohland moving to Triumph Factory Racing on a multi-year deal for the 2025 season and beyond.
Garrett Marchbanks (250 SX and MX)
Marchbanks’ current contract with Muc-Off FXR Club MX Yamaha expires at the end of the 2024 season. He has reportedly been linked to negotiations with Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki and Triumph Factory Racing.
Ty Masterpool (Unknown)
While having ridden a 450 in more recent seasons, if Masterpool is able to impress during his fill-in ride with Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki, a 250 ride may be in the cards as well. No rumors have been reported about Masterpool’s landing spot in 2025 but teams will surely have interest if he delivers solid results during the motocross season.
Gavin Towers (Unknown)
Gavin Towers announced on Instagram that he will be departing from the Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha team and will be taking his talents overseas to race EMX250 with VRT Yamaha Official EMX250. No further rumors regarding his 2025 plans have been reported.
Guillem Farres (250 SX and MX)
Farres’ current deal with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna expires at the end of the 2024 season. The team may look to extend him for the 2025 season.
Evan Ferry (250 SX and MX)
After parting ways with Triumph Factory Racing in the middle of the supercross season, Ferry joined Wildcat Racing for the AMA Motocross season and will try to earn a contract for 2025.
Enzo Lopes (250 SX)
Lopes’ deal with the Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha team expired at the end of the 2024 supercross season. There have been no reports of where Lopes’ may land in 2025.
Nick Romano (250 SX and MX)
With his current Star Racing contract expiring at the end of the 2024 season, there has been no rumors on who Romano will be riding for in 2025.
Stilez Robertson (250 SX and MX)
Robertson’s contract with Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha expires at the end of the 2024 season. There has been minimal talk about Robertson for 2025.
Talon Hawkins (250 SX and MX)
Hawkins is currently aboard the AEO Powersports KTM and the length of his current contract is unknown.
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