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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Aaron Plessinger, Red Bull KTM extend through 2026
Aaron Plessinger and Red Bull KTM have extended their contract through the end of the 2026 SuperMotocross League season. With the contract extension, Plessinger and Red Bull KTM will celebrate five seasons together. Advertisement "It means everything to me to be part of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2026," Plessinger said in a news release. "I love everybody and everything about this team, it's been an awesome four years together already, and it's flying by, but we're having such a good time. We've had some really, really good results, so to have the team want to keep me around and keep going together, it's really special to me." With one victory, five podiums, and eight top-fives, this has been a career year for Plessinger and the team is looking to capitalize on that momentum. "Looking back on Aaron's career here at KTM as we move into his fifth year with the brand next year, it's clear how much of an impact he has had," Team Manager said in a release. "He is more than just a racer, he is an incredible competitor on the track and a huge personality off it as well." Plessinger's first career 450 win came with this team last year in San Diego. His second was in the muddy conditions at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, a race in which he lapped all but six riders and held a 29-second advantage on the runner-up position. Advertisement "I can't wait for what the future brings and my focus right now is to get the best results that I can with the team," Plessinger continued. "To build the fanbase that we have is really special as well, because without them and their support we wouldn't be anything." Plessinger is sixth in 450 Supercross points, his highest standing since he finished fifth in 2021. Plessinger finished third in Motocross in the past two seasons. The 2025 Pro Motocross season begins in two weeks at Fox Raceway in Pala, California. "From his long hair and cowboy hat to his unique riding style, Aaron truly stands out," Harrison continued. "He is, and will continue to be, a massive part of the KTM fanbase into 2026. He brings energy, positivity, and authenticity that resonate not only with our team and the other riders, but also with fans, sponsors, and the entire racing series. He's had another incredible season this year after a rough start, showing grit and determination, achieving five podiums and consistent top-five finishes so far, including a victory in Foxborough. We're proud of who he is and even prouder to have him on our team. His influence extends far beyond results – his connection with people, both inside and outside the paddock, ensures he will be remembered and appreciated for years to come. He is truly one of a kind, and we are excited that Aaron has signed a contract extension for 2026 to continue racing for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing family."
NBC Sports
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- NBC Sports
Aaron Plessinger, Red Bull KTM extend through 2026
Aaron Plessinger and Red Bull KTM have extended their contract through the end of the 2026 SuperMotocross League season. With the contract extension, Plessinger and Red Bull KTM will celebrate five seasons together. 'It means everything to me to be part of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2026,' Plessinger said in a news release. 'I love everybody and everything about this team, it's been an awesome four years together already, and it's flying by, but we're having such a good time. We've had some really, really good results, so to have the team want to keep me around and keep going together, it's really special to me.' With one victory, five podiums, and eight top-fives, this has been a career year for Plessinger and the team is looking to capitalize on that momentum. 'Looking back on Aaron's career here at KTM as we move into his fifth year with the brand next year, it's clear how much of an impact he has had,' Team Manager said in a release. 'He is more than just a racer, he is an incredible competitor on the track and a huge personality off it as well.' Plessinger's first career 450 win came with this team last year in San Diego. His second was in the muddy conditions at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, a race in which he lapped all but six riders and held a 29-second advantage on the runner-up position. 'I can't wait for what the future brings and my focus right now is to get the best results that I can with the team,' Plessinger continued. 'To build the fanbase that we have is really special as well, because without them and their support we wouldn't be anything.' Plessinger is sixth in 450 Supercross points, his highest standing since he finished fifth in 2021. Plessinger finished third in Motocross in the past two seasons. The 2025 Pro Motocross season begins in two weeks at Fox Raceway in Pala, California. 'From his long hair and cowboy hat to his unique riding style, Aaron truly stands out,' Harrison continued. 'He is, and will continue to be, a massive part of the KTM fanbase into 2026. He brings energy, positivity, and authenticity that resonate not only with our team and the other riders, but also with fans, sponsors, and the entire racing series. He's had another incredible season this year after a rough start, showing grit and determination, achieving five podiums and consistent top-five finishes so far, including a victory in Foxborough. We're proud of who he is and even prouder to have him on our team. His influence extends far beyond results – his connection with people, both inside and outside the paddock, ensures he will be remembered and appreciated for years to come. He is truly one of a kind, and we are excited that Aaron has signed a contract extension for 2026 to continue racing for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing family.'
NBC Sports
06-04-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Supercross 2025 results: 450 highlights, finishing order, reaction at Foxborough, Aaron Plessinger wins
With five rounds remaining, Aaron Plessinger became the seventh winner in the 450 division at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and achieved a level of Monster Energy Supercross Series winners that has not been witnessed since 1997. Plessinger seemed to be the only rider in the field happy to see the mud. He joked with fellow racers and the media before the evening program began, but he admitted to being a little nervous during post-race availability. No one truly knows what will happen in a mud race, and the multitude of issues that affected the other riders in the field could have impacted his race. Plessinger got a solid start, then 'stood up on the pegs and leaned back and pinned it.' Plessinger did not get the holeshot but led the field at the end of Lap 1 and never looked back in a race shortened because of conditions. The race was only nine laps long; Plessinger's success will last a lifetime. Shane McElrath was easily the second strongest rider in the feature. He tiptoed through the mud on the opening lap and completed it in third. In fact, despite the sketchy moments that defined the entire field, McElrath never has a serious issue in the race. He finished 26 seconds behind Plessinger but had a margin of more than a minute on third-place, which switched hands dramatically on the final lap. Cooper Webb trailed his principal points rival, Chase Sexton, for most of the race. Webb fell or was mired in mud several times during the evening, and when he completed the first lap in ninth, he was in jeopardy of losing significant ground in the standings. Webb failed to crack the top five until the checkers waved, but as Ken Roczen, Justin Barcia, and Sexton fell by the wayside, Webb slipped in to third. He was as surprised as the remainder of the field. Surprised might not be the way to describe Roczen's feeling about the last-lap pass that denied him the podium. He protested that Webb completed a jump on a red cross flag as the two went around a downed rider. Webb acknowledged the incident, stating that he was already committed to the maneuver when the flag was employed. AMA (American Motorcycle Association) officials agreed with Webb. As a result, Roczen was forced to settle for fourth, which was his third consecutive top-five. It was not long ago, however, when he scored three consecutive podiums in Detroit, Arlington, and Daytona, and he was thirsty for champagne after the grueling race. Roczen endured more than most of the competitors; he is racing with an extremely sore shoulder from a practice crash two weeks back. Barcia is another rider who excels in the mud. He was the fastest qualifier and spent the entire race in the top five, despite a trip or two to the ground. With rain forecast for next week in Philadelphia, he has his sights set on becoming the eighth winner of 2025. Sexton was set to make up huge ground on Webb this week. He climbed to second at the completion of Lap 5 while Webb languished in sixth, which would have shrunk the points differential to five. Instead, he lost an additional four points and trails the leader by 15. There is still a lot of racing to go, but Sexton cannot afford to lose many more points. Here are the 450 Supercross results, lap times, and points standings after Round 11 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington: Feature Results Fastest Sector Times Individual Lap Times Detailed Lap Times Heat 1 Heat 2 450 Rider Points Manufacturer Points Here is the finishing order of Round 12 in Foxborough: 1. Aaron Plessinger, KTM 2. Shane McElrath, Honda 3. Cooper Webb, Yamaha 4. Ken Roczen, Suzuki 5. Justin Barcia, GasGas 6. Chase Sexton, KTM 7. Benny Bloss, Beta 8. Colt Nichols, Suzuki 9. Logan Leitzel, Kawasaki 10. Dylan Ferrandis, Honda 11. Justin Cooper, Yamaha * + 12. Tristan Lane, KTM 13. Malcolm Stewart, Husqvarna 14. Justin Starling, GasGas 15. Kevin Moranz, KTM 16. Bubba Pauli, Kawasaki 17. Christian Craig, Yamaha 18. Grant Harlan, Yamaha 19. Jeremy Hand, Honda 20. Mitchell Oldenburg, Beta 21. Kyle Chisholm, Suzuki 22. Anthony Rodriguez, KTM + Rider #32 penalized two positions for cutting track section 8 * Holeshot Anaheim 1 450 Results | 250W Results San Diego 450 Results | 250W Results Anaheim 2 450 Results | 250W Results Glendale 450 Results | 250W Results Tampa 450 Results | 250E Results Detroit 450 Results | 250E Results Arlington 450 Results | 250W Results Daytona 450 Results | 250E Results Indianapolis 450 Results | 250 E/W Results Birmingham 450 Results | 250E Results Seattle 450 Results | 250W Results More SuperMotocross News Foxborough Recap Jason Anderson to miss remainder of SX Joey Savatgy returns to SX in Foxborough Dean Wilson to fill in at Honda HRC Foxborough Supercross preview Foxborough betting odds What riders said after Seattle Seattle 450 Results | 250 Results Haiden Deegan, Julien Beaumer argue in Seattle A DM led to partnership between Moranz, Champion Tool
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Supercross Riders React to Detroit Red Flag Ruling in 250 Class
Last week in Detroit, Max Anstie was seconds away from winning the first two rounds of the 250SX East division. However, the race was red flagged that officials declared would require a restart. It erased an over five second lead held by Max Anstie with less than 10 seconds remaining on the Main Event clock. What appeared to be his second consecutive win ended up with him in second behind Detroit winner Levi Kitchen. Many competitors were not aware of the rule change made in 2024. In previous years, the race would be declared official if 90% of the clock had passed. For the last year and a half, the rule was updated to require the clock to be fully expired. Aaron Plessinger was one of those unaware of the change. 'I'm not really a rule breaker, so I don't have to pay attention to it that much,' said Plessinger. In his eleventh year of AMA Pro competition, Plessinger has respected experience across the industry. He was Rookie of the Year for both indoor Supercross and outdoor Motocross in 2015 and boasts eight career Supercross wins in 250 and one Supercross victory in 450. The Ohio native was simply not a fan of the rule change. 'I never heard or saw anything about it being changed, but I do feel like if 90% of the race is done, it should be done,' he stated. 'I don't think they should line back up and restart it. If there's seven seconds on the clock, I think at that point it's like, 'Alright, we did 90% and that's good enough for us.' 'I like the old rule.' As talented as he is, Cole Davies, 17, sits on the opposite end of experience. The New Zealand rookie earned four Supercross Futures podiums with two victories. In just the opening four races of his professional career in the 250SX West division, he has admittedly turned heads to his early success with two podium finishes so far this year. Even he was confused from the situation and caught off guard from the ruling. 'I wasn't aware of that (rule change),' said Davies. 'I was kind of shocked at what happened there. I surely didn't think they were going to red flag it.' He also shared that he has never had a situation like that before from club racing as a kid. 'Honestly, I couldn't even tell you (how to handle that situation),' he continued. 'I haven't even had a red flag. I can tell you if that happens, but right now, I don't know.' As is true with all competitors, the rivalries will always be overshadowed by comradery. Malcolm Stewart, who won his first career 450SX race in Tampa, made that point clear. 'To be honest with you, I always tell myself that I hope and pray that none of these riders ever come across that,' said the Florida native. 'Anytime we see a red flag, no matter who, you just hope and pray that guy's going to be okay and he lives to fight another day. Red flags are bad flags. 'When it comes to that side of things (understanding the rule change), that's what the team manager are supposed to take care of. I just do my job and race that motor bike to the checkered flag.' Grant Harlan advanced into the Arlington Main Event from a second-place finish in the Last Chance Qualifier spoke on the issue as well. Even though he admitted he hasn't been in a position of leading a Main Event to fully understand Anstie's position, he shared the importance of understand the rule changes at this level of motorsports while arguing in Anstie's favor that he still deserved and earned the win that never came. 'I'm sure it was in the rule book,' said Harlan. 'Normally they (AMA) send an updated one with red highlights to show what the new rules are or if anything changed, so I would imagine if we go in there and look from the one they sent at the beginning of the year, then that was probably in it. 'Just over 90%, in my personal opinion, I feel like Max deserved that win, but the rules are the rules.' Harlan was yet another rider not aware of the rule change in place for over a year.
