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Cornelius Tøndel Makes the Move to America

Norwegian talent Cornelius Tøndel will take a major step in his career in 2026 as he joins the International Supercross Race Team. The switch comes shortly after his departure from the JWR Honda team, where he competed in the MXGP World Championship during the 2025 season.

In 2025, Tøndel had the opportunity to get a first taste of racing in the United States. He competed in several rounds of the AMA Pro Motocross series with JWR Honda and impressed with his pure speed and adaptability. These strong performances opened the door for a full-time move to the American racing scene.

In 2026, Tøndel will compete in both Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross under the International Supercross Race Team banner. He will also switch to Kawasaki machinery, with plans to race a 450cc bike in Supercross. It’s a major change in discipline and environment, but one the Norwegian rider is embracing with great enthusiasm.

After years of development in Europe, Tøndel now has a unique opportunity to prove himself in the American Supercross and Motocross circuits.

Cornelius Tøndel:

“I’m super excited to share that I will be racing full time in the United States next year. This is an opportunity I’ve been dreaming of since I started in this sport, and I feel blessed to have this chance. Thank you to the ISRT race team for believing in me — let’s put in the work and make 2026 a great year.”

Alongside Tøndel, Vince Friese, Noah Viney, Max Millar and Tristan Dalton will also compete for the International Supercross Race Team.

KTM has officially entered a brand-new chapter!

As of today, Bajaj has taken full control of KTM — marking the beginning of a bold new era for the iconic orange brand known for its wild performance and racing DNA.

After years of strategic partnership, Bajaj now holds complete ownership and is ready to push KTM to the next level. This isn’t just a change in leadership… it’s the start of an Indian chapter that’s expected to make KTM even more aggressive, efficient, and globally competitive.

Backed by massive investment, a refreshed management structure, and Bajaj’s long-term vision, KTM is poised for a major revival — from new engine platforms, expanded production capabilities, to a stronger global market strategy.

One thing is certain: the orange era isn’t ending… it’s about to get even hotter.
KTM + Bajaj = a dangerous combination ready to shake up the motorcycle world in the years ahead

Mansion with MX Track Sold for $3.5 M

An impressive property located in Parma, Idaho, USA, was recently sold for $3.5 million and attracted attention for the lifestyle it offers.

Sitting on 42 acres (about 17 hectares), the mansion has 316 m² of living space and includes features rarely found even in luxury homes, such as a full-size motocross track and a private lake equipped for water sports.

In addition to the motocross track, the property offers a wide variety of leisure and extreme sports options: a kart track, BMX track, CrossFit gym, indoor basketball court, wakeboard ramps, jet ski, a 15-meter rope swing, beach volleyball area, and even a Tiki hut by the lake. It also includes a spacious garage for vehicles and equipment, two professional golf greens, six tees, and an area for raising horses or cattle.

The Future of VMXDN Revealed!

The Future of VMXDN is revealed here on the 999lazer channel today! The Vets Motocross des Nations has grown to become one of the most beloved and popular two stroke MX events over the past 15 years. It's a can't miss weekend for vintage dirt bike fans the world over. Originally the event called Farleigh Castle home, but since 2022 the iconic Foxhill MX track has hosted the annual celebration of 2 stroke moto. But today marks a new era for the event. We Dave King and Doc Wob - the men behind the race - in the studio with us today and they will reveal all...

New Red Plate Rule

New AMA Rule in AMA Supercross and Motocross Starting in 2026: No Red Plates at Round One

The new AMA rule in place starting in 2026: there will be no red plate backgrounds at the opening round of AMA Supercross and Motocross. There will no longer be a red plate until someone leads the points, so that means no red until round two.  For years, the previous year’s champion in both Monster Energy AMA Supercross and the AMA Pro Motocross Championship have showed up to the first race of the new season with a #1 and the red plate backgrounds. The main image of this post is Chase Sexton's bike at the 2025 Pro Motocross opener as the defending champion. But, this will change for 2026. 

So, at the 2026 Anaheim 1 SX, Cooper Webb, the 2025 450SX Champion, will have a #1 with white backgrounds. Jett Lawrence, the 2025 450SMX Champion, will have purple backgrounds with yellow numbers as previous season SuperMotocross Champion.

If Haiden Deegan races the 250SX West Division and attempts to defend his #1W plate from this year, then he will have a #1 with black backgrounds on his YZ250F. If he jumps to the 450SX class he will then have a #38 with white backgrounds, just as Webb and the other 450SX riders NOT named Jett Lawrence.

But for the SMX Playoffs, which does have riders enter with seeding (and thus, a points leader), there will still be a rider with red plate backgrounds at the first round.

Yamaha Goes Electric!

Yamaha reveals electric motocross model at EICMA 2025, eyes MXEP

Yamaha Motor Co. revealed its new electric motocross concept at EICMA 2025 — the YE-01 — with plans on competing at the Motocross World Championship Electric (MXEP), MXGP’s new electric class, debuting in 2026.

Yamaha Motor Co. revealed its new electric motocross concept at EICMA 2025 — the YE-01 — with plans on competing at the Motocross World Championship Electric (MXEP), MXGP’s new electric class, debuting in 2026.

Yamaha Motor has previously competed in the FIM Trial World Championship with its TY-E electric trials bike. It is also currently supplying the powertrain for the Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team racing in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Yamaha says it will leverage the electric control technologies, thermal energy management know-how, and other expertise gained through these racing environments with the YE-01 toward the goal of entering the new MXEP electric motocross racing

The new electric motocross concept also falls in line with the Yamaha Motor Group Environmental Plan 2050, which aims for carbon neutrality throughout its business activities — including the life cycles of its products by 2050.

Also in November, Yamaha launched two new electric scooter models — the Aerox E and the EC-06 — exclusively in India. Yamaha says it will continue to conduct R&D into a variety of technologies — including electrification — that contribute to sustainability, pursuing a multi-pathway approach toward achieving carbon neutrality.

The YE-01 — which was jointly developed with French electric motorcycle manufacturer Electric Motion SAS — is part of Yamaha Motor’s initiatives to achieve its Environmental Plan and is one symbolic model representing the company’s commitment to electrification.

Barcia and Ferrandis to Ducati

BREAKING NEWS: JUSTIN BARCIA AND DYLAN FERRANDIS TO RACE FOR TROY LEE DESIGNS RED BULL DUCATI RACE TEAM

A statement from the Ducati team: Sunnyvale, Calif., – November 18, 2025 – After months of anticipation, Troy Lee Designs, Red Bull, and Ducati Corse Off-Road are proud to officially announce the launch of their factory race team, set to make its long-awaited debut with Justin Barcia and Dylan Ferrandis.

What began as a conversation between two passionate racing visionaries, Troy Lee and Paolo Ciabatti, has evolved into a full-scale factory effort as Ducati embarks on its first U.S. Supercross campaign.