The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team will officially cease operations at the conclusion of the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship season. Husqvarna confirmed the move late last week, stating the brand will shift away from running an in-house U.S. motocross and supercross team beginning in 2027.
Husqvarna said it plans to continue its presence in SuperMotocross by supporting independent teams and riders with factory-level parts, materials, and technical assistance. The new strategy mirrors recent restructuring efforts within the KTM Group, which also ended its factory GasGas racing program after the 2025 season.
The decision brings uncertainty for the current five-rider lineup, which includes 450 class racers Malcolm Stewart and RJ Hampshire, along with 250 riders Daxton Bennick, Casey Cochran, and Ryder DiFrancesco. Reports indicate some younger riders could transition to other KTM Group-backed teams for 2027.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna has been a fixture in American motocross and supercross for years, earning race wins and championship contention across both classes. The team most recently celebrated major success with Stewart’s popular 450SX victory in Tampa during the 2025 season and remained competitive throughout 2026.
For fans, the announcement signals the end of an era as the white bikes with Rockstar branding prepare for one final season before the factory team is retired. What Husqvarna’s next chapter looks like on the race track will begin to unfold in 2027.
