Ken Roczen "Dear Motocross"

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Edited Date/Time 8/23/2026 2:43pm

Fox racing on instagram posted a video today of Kenny typing on a type writer saying "Dear Motocross", with the caption "To be continued". 

Also posted on his story "Dear Motocross, You have been my whole life". 

Sounds to me like he is finally leaving the sport. So what do we think? Final Motocross race of his career at Iromman this weekend? Possibly announcing retirement after Wsx and Smx? One more season of Sx to defend his title? 

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8/23/2026 2:47pm Edited Date/Time 8/23/2026 2:48pm

Maybe like Deano with a few races here & there

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8/23/2026 2:55pm

Is Motocross the same as Supermotocross?

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8/23/2026 3:40pm

I was doing mental gymnastics on the Fox post but after seeing the next line “you have been my whole life” I feel like I’m gonna throw up. 

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8/23/2026 4:35pm

He cant be retiring… hes already sx only!! 

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8/23/2026 4:35pm

Suzuki is going to have a new bike and factory team in Europe next year (supposedly?) and Ken always expressed interest in doing his last year in Europe to show his wife and kids where he's from.  

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8/23/2026 4:46pm

Seems pretty obvious to me that he will be announcing this as his final year racing, but what do I know 

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8/23/2026 5:06pm

He has a multi year offer on the table from PMG. I’m sure he’s just going to announce that he’s going to race one or two more years of SX and then retire. 

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8/23/2026 5:16pm

Don't want to see him go but would only add to the legend to just walk away on top. 

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8/23/2026 5:33pm

could just be a lego collaboration...

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I'd say it's Got something to do with motocross..

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8/23/2026 6:00pm

He’s coming out for a farewell this weekend I’m thinking 

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8/23/2026 6:05pm

Ken retires and becomes a Suzuki Ambassador, with Chase taking his No 1 spot.

In an alternate reality, maybe Smile

 

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Kenny and Eli doing their final MX race at Ironman. Eli won’t say though if that is the case.

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What I would give to see a fully healthy and committed Kenny back racing outdoors again. I think a lot of people forget how special he was. He was the only person even close to Jett (full strength) when he showed up off the couch mid season.

I don't blame him for restricting his schedule, especially considering his health issues, but selfishly I want to see him out there!

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8/23/2026 6:34pm

I don’t think you tease a retirement. It’s probably a Roczen line of gear. 

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8/23/2026 6:59pm

Reminds me of a song by Cody Johnson, Dear Rodeo. Very good song and truly relatable if you've ever had to give up something you love with all your heart.

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Last MXON?

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Madkiwi wrote:

Ken retires and becomes a Suzuki Ambassador, with Chase taking his No 1 spot.

In an alternate reality, maybe Smile

 

surely he needs to be a Yamaha Ambassador, thats how it works, isnt it. ?

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8/24/2026 5:14am Edited Date/Time 8/24/2026 5:15am
OT wrote:

Last MXON?

No, team germany has already been announced weeks ago. No Kenny (also no Simon) for MXON.

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8/24/2026 5:20am
OT wrote:

Last MXON?

matze wrote:

No, team germany has already been announced weeks ago. No Kenny (also no Simon) for MXON.

Team USA, he is a US citizen.

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8/24/2026 5:41am Edited Date/Time 8/24/2026 5:43am
OT wrote:

Last MXON?

matze wrote:

No, team germany has already been announced weeks ago. No Kenny (also no Simon) for MXON.

Team USA, he is a US citizen.

Yes. How great if Kenny rides for Team USA! Plus Eli. I’m all for it. Roger, as Team Manager, lead the way on this for all you naysayers.

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8/24/2026 6:36am Edited Date/Time 8/25/2026 8:24am

Racing last round at Ironman

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He's going to the WNBA?

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OT wrote:

Last MXON?

matze wrote:

No, team germany has already been announced weeks ago. No Kenny (also no Simon) for MXON.

Team USA, he is a US citizen.

dual citizenship. still german

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8/24/2026 7:23am Edited Date/Time 8/24/2026 7:23am
mxracer816 wrote:
Reminds me of a song by Cody Johnson, Dear Rodeo. Very good song and truly relatable if you've ever had to give up something you love...

Reminds me of a song by Cody Johnson, Dear Rodeo. Very good song and truly relatable if you've ever had to give up something you love with all your heart.

By forces out of your control or by own doings, either way truly sucks

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Suzuki is going to have a new bike and factory team in Europe next year (supposedly?) and Ken always expressed interest in doing his last year...

Suzuki is going to have a new bike and factory team in Europe next year (supposedly?) and Ken always expressed interest in doing his last year in Europe to show his wife and kids where he's from.  

Not til 2028

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