2027 Silly Season

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Still shocked theres not more rumblings of Degs starting his own team yet........

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Club MX/Daniel Blair:

“It’s official: he’s extended [Simonson]. Max is extended; Ryder [Malinoski]; Jesson [Turner]; Hunter [Yoder]; Coty [Schock], the room is done. So, I hope you guys like who is on the team, because the room is done! The bays are full! [Laughs] Just wanted to say that, yeah, I’m excited. I love our riders. And Devin proved himself, and we are very proud of you, Devin. So, get comfortable, because you ain’t going nowhere.”

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This is honestly well done by club. Just keep building on a pretty solid year they're having. 

Curious what kind of deals they're on? Malinoski and Turner still doing futures next year? How many of them racing outdoors? Anyone going 450 either all season or outdoors? 

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OP, I thought you were crazy for already starting this but…

Hammaker > HRC

Hymas > PC Kawi

(Rumor mill of course)

Hymas has a lot more upside if he can stay healthy. Not many 250 riders can leave Deegs. Hymas will win a 250 outdoor title. 

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Hymas has a lot more upside if he can stay healthy. Not many 250 riders can leave Deegs. Hymas will win a 250 outdoor title. 

Hymns is a great rider for sure, but his knees are a big problem.  Is this his 3rd ACL?

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This is honestly well done by club. Just keep building on a pretty solid year they're having. Curious what kind of deals they're on? Malinoski and Turner...

This is honestly well done by club. Just keep building on a pretty solid year they're having. 

Curious what kind of deals they're on? Malinoski and Turner still doing futures next year? How many of them racing outdoors? Anyone going 450 either all season or outdoors? 

If I had to guess, Malinoski will make his pro debut sometime next year. He's coming up to Canada this summer to race our series, so maybe SMX Next in SX and move up to pro next summer.

He's also racing the US amateur stuff this summer as well. If things go well maybe he does the last few Nationals? 

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When does TLD Ducati start their 250 side of things? Where does Forkner end up? A BarX Yamaha would maybe do him some good, or ClubMx with Reed out there helping. 

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ohh_454 wrote:
When does TLD Ducati start their 250 side of things? Where does Forkner end up? A BarX Yamaha would maybe do him some good, or ClubMx...

When does TLD Ducati start their 250 side of things? Where does Forkner end up? A BarX Yamaha would maybe do him some good, or ClubMx with Reed out there helping. 

Club and forkner together would be a great comeback story for the both, is he not gonna end up at triumph again?

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ohh_454 wrote:
When does TLD Ducati start their 250 side of things? Where does Forkner end up? A BarX Yamaha would maybe do him some good, or ClubMx...

When does TLD Ducati start their 250 side of things? Where does Forkner end up? A BarX Yamaha would maybe do him some good, or ClubMx with Reed out there helping. 

Club and forkner together would be a great comeback story for the both, is he not gonna end up at triumph again?

I don't get the impression he ever truly gelled with the Triumph, but I think he'd be a pretty good fit at Club if they have room. Or hell, maybe even a Quad Lock Honda if Savatgy moves on to a bigger gig.

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ohh_454 wrote:
When does TLD Ducati start their 250 side of things? Where does Forkner end up? A BarX Yamaha would maybe do him some good, or ClubMx...

When does TLD Ducati start their 250 side of things? Where does Forkner end up? A BarX Yamaha would maybe do him some good, or ClubMx with Reed out there helping. 

Club and forkner together would be a great comeback story for the both, is he not gonna end up at triumph again?

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I don't get the impression he ever truly gelled with the Triumph, but I think he'd be a pretty good fit at Club if they have...

I don't get the impression he ever truly gelled with the Triumph, but I think he'd be a pretty good fit at Club if they have room. Or hell, maybe even a Quad Lock Honda if Savatgy moves on to a bigger gig.

I thought I heard that he was shopping around, but I agree, he never really looked like he got along well with the Triumph. Not a lot of options out there. 

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From the interview with Kawi Team Manager Fahie, not looking too good for Sexton with the team for ‘27. But like Jason Thomas mentioned, there’s just not a lot of places for a $2.5 million rider to go.

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Who would want Forkner unless it is 100% bonus money? Dude is always hurt.

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JT$ spends half his words qualifying his opinion so he stays corporate-safe to the point he's almost unlistenable. what's the jist of it?

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How long will Davies ride the 250?  Could he be on a 450 in 28?

If he wins a 250 SX title next year, he has to move up in SX for 2028. If he doesn't win 250 next year I am not sure if he gets one more chance in 250s or automatically goes to 450 in 2028.

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Matt414 wrote:

Still shocked theres not more rumblings of Degs starting his own team yet........

You have 5 dislikes and zero likes... 

But... thy cringe lord is losing a lotttt of money racing for a factory team.... he should be pocketing a ton of team ad money, instead of that going to star... but then, nobody has ever accused the cringe lord family of being smart... 

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Tomac is testing the 2027.5 KTM Factory Edition after SLC. 

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This topic just got a lot more interesting after the Husky announcement.

Looks like JCoop, Malcolm and RJ all looking for rides and apparently not enough to go around.  

All the KTM factory contracts are up this year and with the Coenen’s potentially coming over there definitely aren’t enough seats for everyone who wants to be at KTM.

Honda is set.

Does Chase stay with Kawi?  This potentially makes his decision even harder with fewer spots and more free agents.

Star has Deegan and Webb, although Webb is reportedly looking for an SX only deal.  If he can’t make that work where does he go and is that an opening for Chase?  If it is would Chase want to be the #2 guy on the team and, after the last year or two, would Star be willing to pay Chase what he thinks he’s worth?

 

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5/7/2026 1:57pm Edited Date/Time 5/7/2026 1:59pm

On the Fly Racing Moto: 60 Show, Zach Osborne said he heard that Webb is going to Team Tedder. 

Edit: Dan Truman was asked about it by Matthes and he said he thinks there's something there for sure.

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Tomac is testing the 2027.5 KTM Factory Edition after SLC. 

Are there any rumors yet on what the 27.5 FE will add? Assuming its not just BNG if this has been announced

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Malcolm Stewart Signs with Star Racing Yamaha - Vurbmoto

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Matt414 wrote:

Still shocked theres not more rumblings of Degs starting his own team yet........

gt80rider wrote:
You have 5 dislikes and zero likes... But... thy cringe lord is losing a lotttt of money racing for a factory team.... he should be pocketing a...

You have 5 dislikes and zero likes... 

But... thy cringe lord is losing a lotttt of money racing for a factory team.... he should be pocketing a ton of team ad money, instead of that going to star... but then, nobody has ever accused the cringe lord family of being smart... 

Not much of an insider anymore. But I have a pretty good idea of how a lot more things work than probably 99% of people here do. And every time I post something, I get shit on. It’s the same reason few people from the industry or know how things work post anything here besides the polished media pitch. This will surely be downvoted or I’ll be told I don’t know what I am talking about. It makes way more sense for Deggs to have his own team with Yamaha support and Davies as his number 2 rider in 27 or 28. But hey, I don’t know anything. 

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Matt414 wrote:

Still shocked theres not more rumblings of Degs starting his own team yet........

gt80rider wrote:
You have 5 dislikes and zero likes... But... thy cringe lord is losing a lotttt of money racing for a factory team.... he should be pocketing a...

You have 5 dislikes and zero likes... 

But... thy cringe lord is losing a lotttt of money racing for a factory team.... he should be pocketing a ton of team ad money, instead of that going to star... but then, nobody has ever accused the cringe lord family of being smart... 

Matt414 wrote:
Not much of an insider anymore. But I have a pretty good idea of how a lot more things work than probably 99% of people here...

Not much of an insider anymore. But I have a pretty good idea of how a lot more things work than probably 99% of people here do. And every time I post something, I get shit on. It’s the same reason few people from the industry or know how things work post anything here besides the polished media pitch. This will surely be downvoted or I’ll be told I don’t know what I am talking about. It makes way more sense for Deggs to have his own team with Yamaha support and Davies as his number 2 rider in 27 or 28. But hey, I don’t know anything. 

Genuinely curious - how would this arrangement make more sense?  Is there really that much more sponsorship income from being independent?  Enough to offset all the costs of racing?  At the moment I would think their own outlay would be pretty minimal.

 

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Tomac is testing the 2027.5 KTM Factory Edition after SLC. 

Are there any rumors yet on what the 27.5 FE will add? Assuming its not just BNG if this has been announced

Supposedly a new bike. 

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How long will Davies ride the 250?  Could he be on a 450 in 28?

wrc777 wrote:
If he wins a 250 SX title next year, he has to move up in SX for 2028. If he doesn't win 250 next year I...

If he wins a 250 SX title next year, he has to move up in SX for 2028. If he doesn't win 250 next year I am not sure if he gets one more chance in 250s or automatically goes to 450 in 2028.

If he backs up his title then he’s into the 450 class in ‘28, if he doesn’t then he’s gets 1 more year of 250sx for ‘28. 

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Chad Reed is out at Club. I wonder if the Michael Jordan/Chad Reed race team has any credibility. 

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Chad Reed is out at Club. I wonder if the Michael Jordan/Chad Reed race team has any credibility. 

I thought Blair said just for the summer, but will still be on the property. Just taking a vacation and family time etc…?

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