Bogle to HEP Suzuki

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Is that Bogle on Leci Kitchen's Snapchat riding a #21 Suzuki?!?!?

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Congrats Justin Bogle. Former Suzuki guy best friends with Nichols.  Hopefully him and Barcia meet up again soon. 

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Cartwright and lane have both consistently been in the mains. Why not try for someone who has actually been racing sx? I feel like they are...

Cartwright and lane have both consistently been in the mains. Why not try for someone who has actually been racing sx? I feel like they are setting themselves up for disappointment. I mean Hell I know it didn’t end great with chiz but he seems like a forgiving guy? Maybe even fast Freddy? There are better options that Bogle.

ACBailey89 wrote:

Let’s not act like Bogle didn’t win a 250 SX title. He’s a higher talent level than those guys with more potential. Sorry, not sorry

Right, those guys he mentioned only have made mains because people like boggle haven’t been racing.

Dude won a 250 title, what have the those other guys done….

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mb60 wrote:

Congrats Justin Bogle. Former Suzuki guy best friends with Nichols.  Hopefully him and Barcia meet up again soon. 

Does Bogle beat Colt?

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mb60 wrote:

Congrats Justin Bogle. Former Suzuki guy best friends with Nichols.  Hopefully him and Barcia meet up again soon. 

ThreadKill wrote:

Does Bogle beat Colt?

No. I really like Bogle and I’m happy for him, but making the mains won’t be easy. Nichols has a couple top 12’s this year already. 

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I'm sure the team has put him on the watch and his times are "with-in limits ".  I'm happy to see him get a shot.  Good...

I'm sure the team has put him on the watch and his times are "with-in limits ".  I'm happy to see him get a shot.  Good luck bro...bruh...dude...whatever.🙃

Thanks plow.  

People act like Teams just go at this blind as shit and just roll the dice.


He rides with Nichols plus they have stopwatches as Plow said. They know exactly where he fits in. 

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beastmode wrote:

Is he racing the remainder of Supercross or only a few rounds?

aeffertz wrote:

The rest of Supercross. 

All of the remaining Supercross rounds aren’t guaranteed at this point. The team said “we will see how it goes”. If he is making mains I’m sure they will keep him on though.

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3/19/2026 12:53am

If he can make it straight from the heat, the leg swag over the finish is gonna hit so hard

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sandman768 wrote:

Dam…Barnett and Howerton declined…

What about Barry Carsten? 

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I really, really like Bogle. But this is a strange signing because the level that he has shown the last 2-3 years in WSX and other smaller races would indicate that he will have a very difficult time to make the mains.

 

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And you wonder why this sport doesn't evolve. What a waste. This guy has been washed for more than half a decade...  can't they give it...

And you wonder why this sport doesn't evolve. What a waste. This guy has been washed for more than half a decade...  can't they give it to somebody that will at least be inspired and do something?

While this is harsh, its also fair to a point. 

But who else is available, that would want to give up what they have , for what might only be 6 races ? 

Its not like anyone else is on the Yellow bikes to step up is it. 

 

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I believe he was not even the highest placing Stark in races he did for them. Despite what is listed in this thread, everybody knows he is a former regional champ, nobody's girlfriend "likes" Bogle more (she may pass him a note at lunch or recess though), nobody is thinking about not letting him enjoy his opportunity, and everybody assumes HEP put him on a track while timing him. The word is skepticism, after four years of not racing AMA SX - with a few years of poor results before that - and poor results in what few races he did after that, people are going to have a hard time believing anything will be better now, or even different. And no, I do not hate him, he seems like a good guy. At least Barnett would have been a former premier class champ though.

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Hopefully they got the "clutch issue" figured out.
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He always seemed to get hurt in sx and then would take to whole mx season getting back up to speed,

I wanted to see him race an entire MX season at full potential.

He just seems to do that much better outdoors when he is not nursing some nagging SX injury..

When he lost his last good ride I even wondered if he could do well in MXGP if he got a ride over there.

I hope this becomes the "feel good" story of 2026.

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3strokemx wrote:
Hopefully they got the "clutch issue" figured out. 
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Not sure where you're going with this but on that particular night Barcia had that coming to him. I remember that situation well. 

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Spoonguy wrote:
I believe he was not even the highest placing Stark in races he did for them. Despite what is listed in this thread, everybody knows he...

I believe he was not even the highest placing Stark in races he did for them. Despite what is listed in this thread, everybody knows he is a former regional champ, nobody's girlfriend "likes" Bogle more (she may pass him a note at lunch or recess though), nobody is thinking about not letting him enjoy his opportunity, and everybody assumes HEP put him on a track while timing him. The word is skepticism, after four years of not racing AMA SX - with a few years of poor results before that - and poor results in what few races he did after that, people are going to have a hard time believing anything will be better now, or even different. And no, I do not hate him, he seems like a good guy. At least Barnett would have been a former premier class champ though.

I don't see many more riders available with Bogle credits and experience.

That being said his last races were with Stark in 2024, I was definitely expecting him to fly in AXUK and France SX tour while in fact he got beaten by his teammates Brunnel in the UK and Zaragoza in France (not to mention riders like Kullas in the UK, Aranda, Soubeyras, Bourdon in France...). 

Bourdon is kind of a known quantity in the US, a top10 250SX guy, also got 16th and 21st in the couple of 450SX races he did with Suzuki in 2024. In France he was clearly faster than Bogle and I'm not convinced 2026 Bogle got much faster.

Wish him well, looks like a great guy, hopefully he proves me wrong 👍

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Spoonguy wrote:
I believe he was not even the highest placing Stark in races he did for them. Despite what is listed in this thread, everybody knows he...

I believe he was not even the highest placing Stark in races he did for them. Despite what is listed in this thread, everybody knows he is a former regional champ, nobody's girlfriend "likes" Bogle more (she may pass him a note at lunch or recess though), nobody is thinking about not letting him enjoy his opportunity, and everybody assumes HEP put him on a track while timing him. The word is skepticism, after four years of not racing AMA SX - with a few years of poor results before that - and poor results in what few races he did after that, people are going to have a hard time believing anything will be better now, or even different. And no, I do not hate him, he seems like a good guy. At least Barnett would have been a former premier class champ though.

Beagle wrote:
I don't see many more riders available with Bogle credits and experience.That being said his last races were with Stark in 2024, I was definitely expecting...

I don't see many more riders available with Bogle credits and experience.

That being said his last races were with Stark in 2024, I was definitely expecting him to fly in AXUK and France SX tour while in fact he got beaten by his teammates Brunnel in the UK and Zaragoza in France (not to mention riders like Kullas in the UK, Aranda, Soubeyras, Bourdon in France...). 

Bourdon is kind of a known quantity in the US, a top10 250SX guy, also got 16th and 21st in the couple of 450SX races he did with Suzuki in 2024. In France he was clearly faster than Bogle and I'm not convinced 2026 Bogle got much faster.

Wish him well, looks like a great guy, hopefully he proves me wrong 👍

No doubt, I assume everybody wishes him well. Seems like he has a tough row to hoe though. Perhaps he is fully prepared, we will see. Again, I do not "hate" him.

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Has Bogle been riding? Testing for teams? Curious what a guy with this level of talent does while not contracted to ride for someone……dude has skills no doubt….

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mb60 wrote:

Congrats Justin Bogle. Former Suzuki guy best friends with Nichols.  Hopefully him and Barcia meet up again soon. 

Was going to ask who is his best friend (KR) ? Glad you answered it. Was puzzled 😕 

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You must of been on the “marchbanks will be top 10” train also 😂

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Haha wow. Did your girlfriend say Bogle was good looking when you were at the races a few years back or something? Why the hate. Let...

Haha wow. Did your girlfriend say Bogle was good looking when you were at the races a few years back or something? Why the hate. Let the guy enjoy the opportunity. Yes, there are other guys out grinding week by week putting it in the mains, but they can't just bail on their existing supporters at the drop of a hat. How is that hard to comprehend? Also... how many prior AMA 450 wins do they have? From a sponsorship point of view, its a good move for HEP. A quick look at the socials confirms that. Let the guy cook. Sorry your girlfriend likes Bogle more than you!

Ride him a little harder bro 

You still haven’t named a rider that’s not under contract with another team. 

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sandman768 wrote:
Has Bogle been riding? Testing for teams? Curious what a guy with this level of talent does while not contracted to ride for someone……dude has skills...

Has Bogle been riding? Testing for teams? Curious what a guy with this level of talent does while not contracted to ride for someone……dude has skills no doubt….

He’s been riding with colt. 

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Will not qualify. 

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I think He”ll do fine. 

Besides, which of the young guys knows how to start a bike without a button?

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I bet Josh hill would of answered the phone for a few races

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I bet Josh hill would of answered the phone for a few races

Are you retarded?

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Can bogel even make the night show? Let alone making a main event... Dood wasn't looking good in AX the last time I saw him ride... wtf is hep thinking?? 

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I bet Josh hill would of answered the phone for a few races

...yes, but he'd have to put down the bong first...

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Can bogel even make the night show? Let alone making a main event... Dood wasn't looking good in AX the last time I saw him ride...

Can bogel even make the night show? Let alone making a main event... Dood wasn't looking good in AX the last time I saw him ride... wtf is hep thinking?? 

The good thing is we’ll find out.

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3strokemx wrote:
Hopefully they got the "clutch issue" figured out. 
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Hopefully they got the "clutch issue" figured out.
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Not sure where you're going with this but on that particular night Barcia had that coming to him. I remember that situation well. 

Lol glad you picked up on my humor.  

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