Christian Craig Released from Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing Contract

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9/1/2025 8:18pm
He’s racing WSX. First rumour was he’s racing for Craig Dack as they wanted rider to stick it to Yarrives Team…Now it’s he’s going to Yarrives team...

He’s racing WSX. 

First rumour was he’s racing for Craig Dack as they wanted rider to stick it to Yarrives Team…


Now it’s he’s going to Yarrives team 😂


Either way, good for Craig’s career.

If WSX was around before, we could of seen so many greats continue racing instead of retiring at 27 

Like who? Any of the guys you list could have done a sx only deal in the states. 

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9/1/2025 9:23pm
ML512 wrote:
Status update from Christian Craig: "Just wanted to give everyone an update on what I’m doing. I have asked and have been granted an early release...

Status update from Christian Craig: "Just wanted to give everyone an update on what I’m doing. I have asked and have been granted an early release from my two-year contract with Star Racing Yamaha. I’ve had a lot of great memories riding blue, including winning a 250 SX Championship together. Thanks to everyone for the support and I will update you on my future soon."

I could have sworn I made a post about this before it was deleted.  

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9/1/2025 9:31pm

Swoon

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9/1/2025 10:11pm

He should line up at SMX Playoffs even if he isn’t ready and on his own dime just for gate drops and potential to win some money. 

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9/1/2025 10:49pm

Guy has given up more than Prado in history so WSX retirement tour sounds good for him. Why he didnt ride any races with Star?

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9/1/2025 11:31pm
TheMilkman wrote:
He should line up at SMX Playoffs even if he isn’t ready and on his own dime just for gate drops and potential to win some...

He should line up at SMX Playoffs even if he isn’t ready and on his own dime just for gate drops and potential to win some money. 

He can't, didn't qualify.

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9/2/2025 1:43am

Maybe Triumph 450 development rider, where he gets to race without pressure?

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9/2/2025 3:35am
He’s racing WSX. First rumour was he’s racing for Craig Dack as they wanted rider to stick it to Yarrives Team…Now it’s he’s going to Yarrives team...

He’s racing WSX. 

First rumour was he’s racing for Craig Dack as they wanted rider to stick it to Yarrives Team…


Now it’s he’s going to Yarrives team 😂


Either way, good for Craig’s career.

If WSX was around before, we could of seen so many greats continue racing instead of retiring at 27 

Correct and dont get the thumbs down

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9/2/2025 4:21am

Isn’t his brother part of triumph? And with the 450 coming out he could be going to them?

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9/2/2025 4:34am

He doesn’t want to race but his wife needs content to feel famous. 

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9/2/2025 4:49am
TheMilkman wrote:
He should line up at SMX Playoffs even if he isn’t ready and on his own dime just for gate drops and potential to win some...

He should line up at SMX Playoffs even if he isn’t ready and on his own dime just for gate drops and potential to win some money. 

Sully wrote:

He can't, didn't qualify.

Craig finished in the Top 30. So he has a guaranteed a spot in the Wild Card race. They’ll be taking like 5 guys from that race in 450s so I think he could actually qualify. 

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9/2/2025 4:59am

Is his elbow still jacked?

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9/2/2025 5:19am
TheMilkman wrote:
He should line up at SMX Playoffs even if he isn’t ready and on his own dime just for gate drops and potential to win some...

He should line up at SMX Playoffs even if he isn’t ready and on his own dime just for gate drops and potential to win some money. 

Sully wrote:

He can't, didn't qualify.

He definitely qualified to race the LCQ...

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9/2/2025 5:25am

This is great news for Vince Friese considering he can't get through a turn withing using Craig as a bumper.

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9/2/2025 5:32am

Expendable. DangerDouche didn't need him anymore. 

You probably think of Deegan 24/7 🤦‍♂️

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9/2/2025 5:34am

How did this turn into a Deegan bashing thread? 

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ML512 wrote:
Status update from Christian Craig: "Just wanted to give everyone an update on what I’m doing. I have asked and have been granted an early release...

Status update from Christian Craig: "Just wanted to give everyone an update on what I’m doing. I have asked and have been granted an early release from my two-year contract with Star Racing Yamaha. I’ve had a lot of great memories riding blue, including winning a 250 SX Championship together. Thanks to everyone for the support and I will update you on my future soon."

971_Fan wrote:

I could have sworn I made a post about this before it was deleted.  

Yeah, you posted a topic right when I did. So I consolidated.

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9/2/2025 7:37am
Sunhouse wrote:

Maybe Triumph 450 development rider, where he gets to race without pressure?

Craig will likely be on Yarrive's WSX team, alongside Joey Savatgy. (McElrath and Connolly for SX2 in that series)

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9/2/2025 9:23am

Prado had been frantically trying to get a hold of Craig for tips on getting out of contracts. 

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9/2/2025 12:02pm

Who cares where he is going next. Bunch of fan boys

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9/2/2025 12:06pm Edited Date/Time 9/2/2025 12:08pm
newmason wrote:

Who cares where he is going next. Bunch of fan boys

Yeah, y'all take this shit to a forum or something!!

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9/2/2025 12:13pm
ML512 wrote:
Status update from Christian Craig: "Just wanted to give everyone an update on what I’m doing. I have asked and have been granted an early release...

Status update from Christian Craig: "Just wanted to give everyone an update on what I’m doing. I have asked and have been granted an early release from my two-year contract with Star Racing Yamaha. I’ve had a lot of great memories riding blue, including winning a 250 SX Championship together. Thanks to everyone for the support and I will update you on my future soon."

Adversity

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9/2/2025 12:52pm

Heard he’s going to factory Kawasaki. 

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lol, he wasn’t happy at Star IMG 3329.png?VersionId=kXpZb10

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9/2/2025 3:22pm

Has anybody in moto made more for racing less than Craig?

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9/2/2025 3:48pm

I heard Craig’s wife doubles as his agent as well now….

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9/2/2025 4:07pm
yak651 wrote:
lol, he wasn’t happy at Star

lol, he wasn’t happy at Star IMG 3329.png?VersionId=kXpZb10

Is this an AI "article" based off a fucking tiktok?

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9/2/2025 4:12pm Edited Date/Time 9/2/2025 4:13pm
yak651 wrote:
lol, he wasn’t happy at Star

lol, he wasn’t happy at Star IMG 3329.png?VersionId=kXpZb10

JazzyJJ wrote:

Is this an AI "article" based off a fucking tiktok?

No, it's click bait people trying to be influencers and regurgitating news. It's the weirdest thing that's happening right now. 

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9/2/2025 7:07pm

Craig to factory Kawi as B rider next to chase for 2026. 

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9/2/2025 7:17pm
He’s racing WSX. First rumour was he’s racing for Craig Dack as they wanted rider to stick it to Yarrives Team…Now it’s he’s going to Yarrives team...

He’s racing WSX. 

First rumour was he’s racing for Craig Dack as they wanted rider to stick it to Yarrives Team…


Now it’s he’s going to Yarrives team 😂


Either way, good for Craig’s career.

If WSX was around before, we could of seen so many greats continue racing instead of retiring at 27 

Like who? Any of the guys you list could have done a sx only deal in the states. 

yes could have.. but the burn out is why these guys retire.. the meat grinder of testing, training and racing so much.. Look at Tomac, Anderson, barcia, webb, Brayton, Roczen, Wilson, McEllrath, Joey Sav etc.. Not always rides in America with new youth coming through as we are seeing now with Tomac. 

i dare say if riders like Dungey & Rv2 had the chance to slow down on the grind towards the end of their career and go make the same salary in a handful of racers over doing a full season. it would of Happen, like we are starting to see the transitions begin now with Kenny, Tomac and Webb.. 

Rc and RV said on title 24 they both wish they had that option when they raced and would of been around longer.

 

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