2026 Silly Season

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2/3/2025 4:57pm
Sully wrote:
Ducati at the moment doesn't seem to have an energy drink sponsor, so I get why he wouldn't have to leave Red Bull, but why would...

Ducati at the moment doesn't seem to have an energy drink sponsor, so I get why he wouldn't have to leave Red Bull, but why would he be allowed to stay with FOX?

Troy Lee tried to sign him to Gas Gas in the past and told Ken he’d be fine with him staying in Fox. 

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Would Fox be fine with that?

I am sure they would be happier seeing him stay in Fox and having a TLD sticker on his bike, than losing him and having him wearing all TLD.

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2/3/2025 5:00pm

The Kawi looks so good right now, wonder how Chase would go on it. But he’s looking pretty comfortable on the KTM finally, and he was very happy with it outdoors. 

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2/3/2025 5:02pm
bens 152 wrote:
The Kawi looks so good right now, wonder how Chase would go on it. But he’s looking pretty comfortable on the KTM finally, and he was...

The Kawi looks so good right now, wonder how Chase would go on it. But he’s looking pretty comfortable on the KTM finally, and he was very happy with it outdoors. 

That is my dream signing but I have a feeling he exercises his opt-in with KTM. 

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2/3/2025 5:46pm
bens 152 wrote:
The Kawi looks so good right now, wonder how Chase would go on it. But he’s looking pretty comfortable on the KTM finally, and he was...

The Kawi looks so good right now, wonder how Chase would go on it. But he’s looking pretty comfortable on the KTM finally, and he was very happy with it outdoors. 

That is my dream signing but I have a feeling he exercises his opt-in with KTM. 

If there is still a KTM team and they have the money to still be competitive.

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2/3/2025 6:11pm
Jdawggg wrote:

If Chase ends up winning SX title this year I would say he stays at KTM

Yes, but he would most likely have to make the decision before the end of Supercross. 

2/3/2025 6:54pm
NicNak wrote:
Someone said “if KTM doesn’t want to keep him?” From what I understand that really doesn’t matter? They already committed to the 3rd year, if sexton signs...

Someone said “if KTM doesn’t want to keep him?” 

From what I understand that really doesn’t matter? They already committed to the 3rd year, if sexton signs the extension. So balls in Chase’s course whether Ktm wants him or not? 

But also yeah ktm not wanting to keep the current MX Champ? Last years sx champ? One of the maybe 3 title threats to Jett? Chase gets a lot of hate for as fast as he is! 

Well technically the ball would be in his court, however if ktm says look we are in bad shape. If you don’t opt out we won’t be able to provide the same level of support. Soooo it’s kinda a mutual option in my mind. Chase will want a conversation about things before he opts in or out. 

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2/3/2025 9:25pm

No way chase signs up to go share a semi with Deegan, webb, and possibly eli for another SX season. He's not going back to Honda. Not sure why any contender would go to Ducati. Suzuki is no. Triumph going to make him an offer he can't refuse? Seems like it would be a little crazy to leave KTM the way things are going this year. Kawasaki would seem like only viable possibility but just don't see the upside if competitive where he's at. 

Definitely lot of domino's to fall this off-season though. 

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2/3/2025 10:27pm

Vialle is eligible to race the 250 class next year if he doesn’t win the title again this year. Do you think he should? 

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2/3/2025 10:48pm
aeffertz wrote:

Vialle is eligible to race the 250 class next year if he doesn’t win the title again this year. Do you think he should? 

I think with Vialle it can go either way. He just needs a year or two on a factory team to be sure that he can grow into the class. Lots of guys are in their 30s and will retire in a year or two

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2/4/2025 5:00am
Team403 wrote:

^^ de Wolf or Coenen’s prob come reasonably 

Money wrote:

I could see dewolf going to pc after listening to his podcast. He didn’t seem too happy that the ktm group didn’t let him race bercy 

MXracr157 wrote:

PC has not been keen on riders racing the European off-season events lately either.

That’s Kawasaki, not PC. 

Mitch wants De Wolf. 

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2/4/2025 5:55am
Money wrote:

I could see dewolf going to pc after listening to his podcast. He didn’t seem too happy that the ktm group didn’t let him race bercy 

MXracr157 wrote:

PC has not been keen on riders racing the European off-season events lately either.

UpTiTe wrote:

That’s Kawasaki, not PC. 

Mitch wants De Wolf. 

I get it - That has been Kawi's stance, but when has Mitch had someone race Bercy recently?  I'm going back 4 or 5 years and there are no entries from PC.  One that comes to mind is Weimer and that was a long time ago.  I guess if Mitch wants him enough then he'll go back.  

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2/4/2025 6:17am
MXracr157 wrote:

PC has not been keen on riders racing the European off-season events lately either.

UpTiTe wrote:

That’s Kawasaki, not PC. 

Mitch wants De Wolf. 

MXracr157 wrote:
I get it - That has been Kawi's stance, but when has Mitch had someone race Bercy recently?  I'm going back 4 or 5 years and...

I get it - That has been Kawi's stance, but when has Mitch had someone race Bercy recently?  I'm going back 4 or 5 years and there are no entries from PC.  One that comes to mind is Weimer and that was a long time ago.  I guess if Mitch wants him enough then he'll go back.  

Yea, because Kawasaki won’t let them. 

 what American 250 rider has even been there in the last 5 years? 

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2/4/2025 7:28am
Money wrote:

I could see dewolf going to pc after listening to his podcast. He didn’t seem too happy that the ktm group didn’t let him race bercy 

MXracr157 wrote:

PC has not been keen on riders racing the European off-season events lately either.

UpTiTe wrote:

That’s Kawasaki, not PC. 

Mitch wants De Wolf. 

De Wolf is on the list for most of the factories in MXGP, and probably on the list to keep an eye on from some major teams in the US (especially with his interest in SX, young age and talent). I think that Mitch needs some major backing from one of his sponsors to pull de Wolf to PC Kawi.

The owner of Nestaan team doesn't joke around. He invests (and has invested) a LOT in his team here in MXGP for more then a decade.

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2/4/2025 8:10am
UpTiTe wrote:

Yea, because Kawasaki won’t let them. 

 what American 250 rider has even been there in the last 5 years? 

Kyle Peters, Chris Blose, Joe Shimoda, Cullin Park, Kevin Moranz, Jace Owen

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2/4/2025 9:11am
MXracr157 wrote:

PC has not been keen on riders racing the European off-season events lately either.

UpTiTe wrote:

That’s Kawasaki, not PC. 

Mitch wants De Wolf. 

Cortami79 wrote:
De Wolf is on the list for most of the factories in MXGP, and probably on the list to keep an eye on from some major...

De Wolf is on the list for most of the factories in MXGP, and probably on the list to keep an eye on from some major teams in the US (especially with his interest in SX, young age and talent). I think that Mitch needs some major backing from one of his sponsors to pull de Wolf to PC Kawi.

The owner of Nestaan team doesn't joke around. He invests (and has invested) a LOT in his team here in MXGP for more then a decade.

Kay wants to race supercross, and Monster has deeeep pockets. 

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2/4/2025 9:13am
UpTiTe wrote:

Yea, because Kawasaki won’t let them. 

 what American 250 rider has even been there in the last 5 years? 

MXracr157 wrote:

Kyle Peters, Chris Blose, Joe Shimoda, Cullin Park, Kevin Moranz, Jace Owen

I guess I should have said, what American factory 250 rider has gone there in the last 5 years? 

Joe doesn’t count. 

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2/4/2025 11:21am
Team403 wrote:

Sexton won’t be “the guy” if he pits with Deegs.  Shoulda stayed at Honda

With Craig riding a 450 on the 250 side of Star, I wouldn’t be surprised if Deegan joins him so they pit alone. This would separate Sexton and Deegan 

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2/4/2025 11:35am

Either way, I have a feeling 2026 Silly Season will be the biggest ever. So many people have contracts up at the end of this year...

And you also got to factor in who will be retiring or moving-up. 

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Either way, I have a feeling 2026 Silly Season will be the biggest ever. So many people have contracts up at the end of this year...And...

Either way, I have a feeling 2026 Silly Season will be the biggest ever. So many people have contracts up at the end of this year...

And you also got to factor in who will be retiring or moving-up. 

I think that is entirely up to what happens to KTM later this month.  If 3 rides dry up values drop

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Either way, I have a feeling 2026 Silly Season will be the biggest ever. So many people have contracts up at the end of this year...And...

Either way, I have a feeling 2026 Silly Season will be the biggest ever. So many people have contracts up at the end of this year...

And you also got to factor in who will be retiring or moving-up. 

Team403 wrote:

I think that is entirely up to what happens to KTM later this month.  If 3 rides dry up values drop

4 450s isn't it? I am not certain how many 250s, isn't AEO a support team too?

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2/4/2025 1:50pm

Sorry if this has been said, but I'd sure like to see Barcia and Roczen on TLD Ducati for 26-27!

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2/4/2025 2:02pm
MXracr157 wrote:
I get it - That has been Kawi's stance, but when has Mitch had someone race Bercy recently?  I'm going back 4 or 5 years and...

I get it - That has been Kawi's stance, but when has Mitch had someone race Bercy recently?  I'm going back 4 or 5 years and there are no entries from PC.  One that comes to mind is Weimer and that was a long time ago.  I guess if Mitch wants him enough then he'll go back.  

Well AC went to Geneva in 2015, hit the wall and needed shoulder surgery. This was after pulling out of the 2014 season to repair the other shoulder.

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2/8/2025 1:48am

I think Eli wins the SX championship and then goes around another year.

I don't know chase will want to be Eli's team mate, he will want to be the number 1 rider.

He will have to stay at KTM if that is even an option?

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