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FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. — Monster Energy® Kawasaki and Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki are ready to take on another thrilling year of SuperMotocross in 2026.
The Kawasaki racing teams will go head-to-head with the world’s best supercross and motocross teams as they battle for the 250 and 450 Class titles in the 2026 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross Championship, the Pro Motocross Championship, and the SMX World Championship™.
Monster Energy Kawasaki is excited to announce a brand-new lineup, featuring 2023 Monster Energy Supercross and 2024 Pro Motocross Champion Chase Sexton aboard the KX™450SR. Making the exciting step up and joining Sexton in the 450 Class will be former Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider Garrett Marchbanks.
“Joining Monster Energy Kawasaki is an amazing opportunity, and I’m really looking forward to this new chapter in my career,” said Chase Sexton. “The team has already made me feel very supported with anything I need, and they’re here to give me all the tools I need to win. I believe this is the next step I need to compete for championships, and I am motivated for the 2026 season.”
In the 250 Class, Drew Adams, Seth Hammaker, Levi Kitchen, and Cameron McAdoo will return to make up the powerful four-rider team of Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki aboard the KX™250.
Sexton joins the team with a winning resume and renewed energy for the season ahead. The two-time champion’s impressive track record includes 30 combined 450 Class victories across supercross and motocross, including eight wins in the 2025 season. The No. 4 is set to make an immediate impact as he begins his next chapter with Monster Energy Kawasaki.
Garrett Marchbanks enters the 450 Class with fresh energy and determination. Marchbanks will rely on his previous experience in the Pro Motocross series in the 450 class, where he consistently scored Top-10 finishes. The No. 36 comes off a standout season, earning a career-best third overall in the 250 Pro Motocross Championship. His step up in the ranks marks a significant milestone in his career. Once an amateur Kawasaki Team Green™ rider who graduated to the pro ranks in 2019 with Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki, Marchbanks now comes full circle as he prepares to join the 450 Class full-time with Monster Energy Kawasaki.
Backed by an impressive 33-year legacy of professional racing excellence, the Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team is set to compete in the 2026 SMX World Championship™ with a familiar lineup. With an unrivaled record of 306 combined SuperMotocross wins and 31 championships, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki is ready to build on its winning legacy, fielding riders Adams, Hammaker, Kitchen, and McAdoo.
Adams’ pro debut began earlier than expected this year at Round 3 of Monster Energy Supercross, where he delivered a strong Top-10 performance. He went on to achieve his career-best finish with fifth overall at Ironman Raceway and earned the Rookie of the Year award. Adams’ resilience and determination mark him as a young talent to watch as he progresses in the 250 Class.
Following a breakout season in the 2025 Monster Energy Supercross Championship, Hammaker is back for 2026 and ready to pick up where he left off. After claiming two wins and finishing second in the standings, Hammaker is determined to claim the supercross title this upcoming year.
Coming off a strong Pro Motocross season, Kitchen enters his third year with Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki. Ready to show the speed he unlocked over the summer, Kitchen is determined to make his mark heading into the 2026 season and prove he is a championship contender.
While fighting an ACL injury, McAdoo earned his 23rd Monster Energy Supercross podium in 2025. At Round 8 in Daytona, McAdoo and the team decided it would be in the best interest to forgo the rest of the season for him to get surgery. The Iowa native continues to show his grit and determination every time he swings his leg over a bike, and the upcoming season will be no different as he embarks on a successful year.
