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If no one else gets injured, 19.
Monster Energy Star Yamaha
1- Cooper Webb
32- Justin Cooper
HRC Honda
18- Jett Lawrence
96- Hunter Lawrence
Monster Energy Kawasaki
4- Chase Sexton
36- Garrett Marchbanks
Red Bull KTM
3- Eli Tomac
7- Aaron Plessinger
26- Jorge Prado
TLD Red Bull Ducati
14- Dylan Ferrandis
51- Justin Barcia
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna
24- RJ Hampshire
27- Malcolm Stewart
HEP Progressive Suzuki
94- Ken Roczen
HEP Twisted Tea Suzuki
21- Jason Anderson
45- Colt Nichols
Factory Triumph Racing
20- Jordon Smith (injured)
33- Austin Forkner
LiquiMoly Beta
52- Mitchell Oldenburg
54- Benny Bloss
So…19 at A1?
No-one-else sneaking a 450 ride in on the “opposite coast”? 🤣
Forkner on a factory 450 is crazy
If he does really well at the 1st 3-4 rounds…say consistently good top tens…
Do you leave him “there”?
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Yes, yes you do. I'm pulling for him to do well.
Austin's words from the press release:
“I'm super excited for the opportunity to race in the 450SX division to start the 2026 season. Whether it turns out to be a little bit of a warm-up going into 250SX East, or potentially a full season if we decide to go that way, I think it's a great opportunity.
Well…in the PR…they kinda hinted…
“It is currently planned that Forkner will return to the TF 250-X and compete in the 250SX East division, coinciding with Smith’s return.”
I’m also in the “I’m pulling for him to do well” club.
Well he's certainly got his work cut out for him. So many fast dudes, the top ten will be a chore.
We are in complete agreement and I’ll bet ya a beer that Austin is, too! 🤣
Doesn’t even include guys like Craig & Savatgy? Savatgy gotta be racing right ?
I’d consider them on the same level team as Nichols or not considered factory so?
I wonder if 19 is a record. I would imagine so. You then mention some of the top privateers and making mains might be as hard as ever.
Joey S.
Shane M.
Christian C.
Yeah, seems likely that a factory guy or 2 will miss the main most nights…
Justin Hill makes 23 guys who should be in the mains. Deep class let's hope they stay healthy.
I was looking at all the names the other day…
It’s more like 30! 🤣
Austin has a better chance at winning a 250 title for Triumph, than finishing consistently top 5 in 450. Marketing-wise, that’s the move.
This list also doesn't count Joey or Shane or Justin Hill either.
Even with Jordon Smith out, it's going to be a dogfight to even get into the main for a lot of guys.
I’d have to agree with that…other than there are 17 opportunities on the 450 and 10 on the 250 (yes 10 with all the Showdowns). Also, the 450s get considerably more attention “in show”.
Again, all of this is based on IF Austin does well on the 450.
Pssssst…
Troy Lee Red Bull Ducati
Edit, my bad 🤣: Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati
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Deegan considered 'factory,' if on the the 450?
LCQ's are going to be epic this year.👌
Most STACKED szn ever
Notables:
Justin Hill
Shane McElrath
Joey Savatgy
Vince Friese
Who else?
No if riding the 450 he will be riding out of the rock river set up on their bikes.
🤣
Off the top of my head, has Austin beat like 10 of these factory guys straight up while they were all on 250s? The top 10 is possible when I look at it that way………
Just to make it as accurate as possible, Anderson is on Twisted Tea Suzuki.
Christian Craig.
2013 Anaheim 1 Entry List
Ryan Villopoto
Ryan Dungey
James Stewart
Justin Brayton
Kyle Chisholm
Jake Weimer
Kevin Windham
David Millsaps
Broc Tickle
Chad Reed
Andrew Short
Joshua Grant
Robert Kiniry
Trey Canard
Vince Friese
Weston Peick
Matthew Lemoine
Phil Nicoletti
Justin Barcia
Josh Greco
Les Smith
Jimmy Albertson
Ben Lamay
Joshua Hansen
Matthew Goerke
Peter Larsen
Joshua Hill
Kevin Rookstool
Austin Howell
Chris Blose
Kyle Partridge
Landen Powell
Tevin Tapia
Cole Siebler
Dustin Pipes
Chris Howell
Jeff Loop
Teddy Parks
Justin Keeney
Lance Phillips
Tony Archer
Alex Ray
Jet Browne
Cody Gilmore
Dillon Huddleston
Nicholas Schmidt
Deven Raper
Mitchel Alcorn
Collin Jurin
Scotty Wennerstrom
Jake Oswald
Matt Schneider
Mike Alessi
Luke Vonlinger
Antonio Balbi
Jeremey O'Driscoll
Michael Akaydin
Manuel Rivas
Josh Greco
Will he ride for Tedder KTM in 2026?
Yes, they just picked up a new semi yesterday
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