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Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing and Yamaha Motor USA have announced that they will not participate in the 2026 Motocross of Nations, scheduled for October 2-4 in Ern\u00e9e, France. The decision means Yamaha will not make any of its 250 or 450 riders available for Team USA, eliminating potential selections such as Haiden Deegan and Justin Cooper from consideration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15321\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Haiden Deegan locked up an early 250SX championship. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n

Yamaha cited the demanding SMX schedule, rider and team recovery, and the significant logistical challenges and costs associated with sending a U.S.-based factory operation to Europe. The team also noted the expense of shipping motorcycles and converting them to meet FIM specifications.<\/p>\r\n\"\"\r\n

\u201cWe\u2019re choosing to prioritize the health and safety of our riders,\u201d said Yamaha Racing Manager Jim Roach. \u201cWhen you factor in the logistical challenges and costs of shipping and converting bikes to FIM spec, the team respectfully wants to stay focused on its continued preparation for the upcoming 2027 SMX season.\u201d<\/p>\r\nThe withdrawal is a significant blow to Team USA, with Deegan and Cooper both having been considered potential members of the American squad. Team USA's final lineup is expected to be announced following the Pro Motocross finale at Ironman Raceway.","excerpt":"

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing and Yamaha Motor USA have announced that they will not participate in the 2026 Motocross …<\/p>","date":"August 26, 2026 18:18","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049242,"title":"Haiden Deegan","slug":"haiden-deegan"},{"id":25048058,"title":"justin cooper","slug":"justin-cooper"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25049963,"title":"motorcross des nations","slug":"motorcross-des-nations"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25048925,"title":"MXon","slug":"mxon"},{"id":25049962,"title":"yamaha star racing","slug":"yamaha-star-racing"}]},{"id":16138,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/08\/24\/hunter-lawrence-retakes-450-points-lead-at-budds-creek-as-pro-motocross-championship-heads-to-finale\/","title":"Hunter Lawrence Retakes 450 Points Lead at Budds Creek as Pro Motocross Championship Heads to Finale","content":"Hunter Lawrence put himself back in control of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship on Saturday sweeping both 450 Class motos at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland to reclaim the points lead from his brother, Jett Lawrence, with one round remaining. The Budds Creek National, the penultimate round of the Pro Motocross season, was contested under challenging conditions after heavy rain transformed the Maryland track into a demanding mix of mud and ruts. Hunter Lawrence handled the conditions better than anyone, winning both motos for his sixth overall victory of the season.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_16141\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" A single point separates the Lawrence Brothers heading into the final round of Pro Motocross. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\nHunter's perfect 1-1 scorecard was especially important in the championship battle. Jett Lawrence entered the weekend with the advantage, but a fifth-place finish in the opening moto put him on the defensive. Jett responded with a runner-up finish in Moto 2, but Hunter's sweep was enough to move him back into the lead. With the Budds Creek results, Hunter now holds a one-point advantage over Jett heading into next weekend's season finale at Ironman Raceway, setting up a winner-take-all championship showdown between the Honda teammates and brothers. Jorge Prado continued his strong late-season run with a second-place overall finish. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider went 3-3 for his second consecutive overall podium and his fourth podium of the summer. Prado remains in search of his first Pro Motocross overall victory but has emerged as one of the championship's strongest riders during the final rounds. Haiden Deegan finished third overall with a 2-4 moto score, edging out Jett Lawrence for the final podium position. Jett's 5-2 results left him fourth overall, marking only the third time in his 450 career that he has finished outside the overall podium.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_16142\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Chance Hymas captured his first overall victory of the 2026 Pro Motocross season. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe 250 Class produced another major championship shakeup as Chance Hymas captured his first overall victory of the 2026 season with a 2-1 moto score. Hymas led every lap of the second moto and held off Levi Kitchen in a hard-fought battle for the overall victory. Cole Davies finished second overall with a 1-3 score, while rookie Landen Gordon earned his first career overall podium with a 3-7 finish. The championship picture also changed dramatically. Kitchen entered Budds Creek with the points lead but suffered a difficult opening moto, finishing 14th after a crash and subsequent penalty. He rebounded with a runner-up finish in Moto 2, but could only manage fifth overall. Davies finished second overall and now leads the 250 championship by 14 points over Kitchen.","excerpt":"

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