2026 Silly Season

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ML512 wrote:

Yes, and Parker Ross has signed on to continue at BarX as well.

ohh_454 wrote:

What about Schwartz?

wicksy85 wrote:

Pretty sure his family are part or major owners in team so he'll never leave

Derek Drakes girlfriends dad is one of the owners I believe. 

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8/18/2025 11:59pm
280driver wrote:

Who gets Prado’s soon to be vacated spot at Kawi now that Kenny has said he’s staying at HEP?

truck wrote:

Has Anderson actually signed with HEP? Seems like that would make the most sense for Kawi unless they're just over him. 

Absolutely not happening even if Prado leaves. 

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8/19/2025 5:50am

Charlie Cannon mention she signed for 2026 in America? Is that with the same team or with HRC? 

Sounds like both Charli and Brodie Connelly will be back the US full time with Quadlock Honda in 26.

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ML512 wrote:

Yes, and Parker Ross has signed on to continue at BarX as well.

ohh_454 wrote:

What about Schwartz?

wicksy85 wrote:

Pretty sure his family are part or major owners in team so he'll never leave

Nope. But his dad is the truck driver!

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How's Star's 250 lineup? (if it hasn't already been talked about in one of these 43 pages)

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Jdog2221 wrote:

Lux turner to bar x

ML512 wrote:

Yes, and Parker Ross has signed on to continue at BarX as well.

ohh_454 wrote:

What about Schwartz?

There is a Spaceballs 2 in the works with the original cast

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ML512 wrote:

Yes, and Parker Ross has signed on to continue at BarX as well.

ohh_454 wrote:

What about Schwartz?

wicksy85 wrote:

Pretty sure his family are part or major owners in team so he'll never leave

They are not, but as someone else mentioned his dad does drive their semi. I’m not sure if his contract for 2026 is done yet but it sounds like he’s staying put.

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8/19/2025 10:52am
280driver wrote:

Who gets Prado’s soon to be vacated spot at Kawi now that Kenny has said he’s staying at HEP?

Call me crazy but they should sign Shimoda! 

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280driver wrote:

Who gets Prado’s soon to be vacated spot at Kawi now that Kenny has said he’s staying at HEP?

truck wrote:

Has Anderson actually signed with HEP? Seems like that would make the most sense for Kawi unless they're just over him. 

No, he hasn't signed. Roczen just received his offer last week. Anderson hadn't as of yet when I checked going into Unadilla.

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ML512 wrote:

No, he hasn't signed. Roczen just received his offer last week. Anderson hadn't as of yet when I checked going into Unadilla.

I would actually like to see Anderson somewhere else. Other than Kenny, HEP is where riders go to be forgotten.

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8/19/2025 11:21am
ML512 wrote:

No, he hasn't signed. Roczen just received his offer last week. Anderson hadn't as of yet when I checked going into Unadilla.

burn1986 wrote:

I would actually like to see Anderson somewhere else. Other than Kenny, HEP is where riders go to be forgotten.

Maybe Ando is at that point? lol

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8/19/2025 12:17pm

Does anyone really think Kawi would resign Anderson after this year. Not saying he left on bad terms but I'm sure that relationship is done. 

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8/19/2025 12:20pm
280driver wrote:

Who gets Prado’s soon to be vacated spot at Kawi now that Kenny has said he’s staying at HEP?

aeffertz wrote:

Call me crazy but they should sign Shimoda! 

Go the JS7 route and put him on the 250 under the factory tent for at least next year, though I'm sure Mitch would love to have him back under his.

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Maybe Ando is at that point? lol

That would be crazy as Ando led Jett for most of a main event only seven months ago

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8/19/2025 6:38pm
280driver wrote:

Who gets Prado’s soon to be vacated spot at Kawi now that Kenny has said he’s staying at HEP?

aeffertz wrote:

Call me crazy but they should sign Shimoda! 

Maybe this is why Shimoda hasn't signed with HRC yet? 450 path possible?

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Dan541 wrote:

Maybe this is why Shimoda hasn't signed with HRC yet? 450 path possible?

Daniel Blair seems to think so. 

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Maybe Ando is at that point? lol

tmx860 wrote:

That would be crazy as Ando led Jett for most of a main event only seven months ago

Beat him in a heat race straight up as well and got a few podiums. He still has flashes of his old self, but it really went south after Glendale in supercross. Not sure what’s been up with him this year overall. Just hope he can stay around for a little longer. One of the most unique riding styles in moto. 

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mb60 wrote:

Does anyone really think Kawi would resign Anderson after this year. Not saying he left on bad terms but I'm sure that relationship is done. 

I think Kawasaki would 100% resign Jason after the direction this season went. 😁

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ML512 wrote:

No, he hasn't signed. Roczen just received his offer last week. Anderson hadn't as of yet when I checked going into Unadilla.

burn1986 wrote:

I would actually like to see Anderson somewhere else. Other than Kenny, HEP is where riders go to be forgotten.

Maybe Ando is at that point? lol

You better take that comment back lol

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Dan541 wrote:

Maybe this is why Shimoda hasn't signed with HRC yet? 450 path possible?

mb60 wrote:

Daniel Blair seems to think so. 

Honda deal is almost wrapped up and should be announced in the coming weeks.

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Dan541 wrote:

Maybe this is why Shimoda hasn't signed with HRC yet? 450 path possible?

mb60 wrote:

Daniel Blair seems to think so. 

ML512 wrote:

Honda deal is almost wrapped up and should be announced in the coming weeks.

Do you know if there's any kind of 450 path built into it?

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8/19/2025 8:09pm

Wouldn't Jo make a bunch of money by getting 250SX and 250MX race win bonuses plus championship bonus by staying in 250 for 26-27?

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I know what i would do, it is just a matter of negotiating base salary with Lars.

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ML512 any word on Phoenix Honda next year. If FC is hands on with Ducati will they still have a 250 team.

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Wouldn't Jo make a bunch of money by getting 250SX and 250MX race win bonuses plus championship bonus by staying in 250 for 26-27?$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$I know what...

Wouldn't Jo make a bunch of money by getting 250SX and 250MX race win bonuses plus championship bonus by staying in 250 for 26-27?

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I know what i would do, it is just a matter of negotiating base salary with Lars.

aint nothing’s guaranteeing him a title next year. Guys will step up to the plate, happens every single year.

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With Parker Ross signing a 2 year deal with Bar X, hope it was decent money as I think he would attract some offers.

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mb60 wrote:

ML512 any word on Phoenix Honda next year. If FC is hands on with Ducati will they still have a 250 team.

Phoenix's lineup will likely be Cullin Park (250 on one coast and 450 on another), with Gavin Towers and Evan Ferry on 250s.

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ML512 wrote:

Phoenix's lineup will likely be Cullin Park (250 on one coast and 450 on another), with Gavin Towers and Evan Ferry on 250s.

Hypothetically - what would Prado's timeline be IF this return to KTM actually happens? Does he still bother with SMX? Does he do it on a KTM? 

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ML512 wrote:

Phoenix's lineup will likely be Cullin Park (250 on one coast and 450 on another), with Gavin Towers and Evan Ferry on 250s.

Nick Ramano no longer with them ? 

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mb60 wrote:

ML512 any word on Phoenix Honda next year. If FC is hands on with Ducati will they still have a 250 team.

ML512 wrote:

Phoenix's lineup will likely be Cullin Park (250 on one coast and 450 on another), with Gavin Towers and Evan Ferry on 250s.

Ferry better make sure he uses that opportunity. 

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ML512 wrote:

Phoenix's lineup will likely be Cullin Park (250 on one coast and 450 on another), with Gavin Towers and Evan Ferry on 250s.

mb60 wrote:

Nick Ramano no longer with them ? 

ML any update on where any Bubble Guys/B Team/ Privateers are going?
Romano, Albright, Mumford, Bennick, Yoder, Boespflug, Chambers, Kobusch, BarX (Shwartz, Bourdon, Lopes, Ross, West) Cochran, Club MX (Reynolds, Reid Taylor, Fedortsov,) Turner, Long, MCR, Solitaire, 

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