The next is a press launch from the American Motorcyclist Affiliation 

The American Motorcyclist Affiliation introduced the three distinctive riders who will signify the USA on the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Motocross of Nations, which can run Oct. 2-4 in Ernée, France.

Main the best way for the Stars and Stripes can be Honda HRC Progressive’s Likelihood Hymas, Levi Kitchen of Monster Power/Professional Circuit Kawasaki and three-time AMA Supercross 450SX Champion Cooper Webb because the trio seeks to dethrone the Australians, who’ve gained the final two FIM Motocross of Nations.  

AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier will return because the supervisor of Staff USA for his second yr. Pelletier led Staff USA to a second-place end in 2025, when the People hosted the occasion at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Ind.

“We have now put collectively an impressive workforce for this yr’s FIM Motocross of Nations as we glance to construct on final yr’s success,” Pelletier mentioned. “Having the chance to function the supervisor for Staff USA has been extremely rewarding, and I can’t wait to face beside Cooper, Levi and Likelihood as we tackle the world. I do know they’re ecstatic to signify their nation this October in France.”

After an harm held him out of creating his debut within the 2024 FIM Motocross of Nations, Hymas is about to make his first look on this yr’s occasion and can compete within the MXGP class. At solely 21 years previous, Hymas has captured a trio of AMA Professional Motocross 250 wins together with a victory within the 250SX East class in AMA Supercross.

“I’m past excited to get the chance to race for Staff USA within the MXGP class. It means every little thing to me and has been a dream of mine to hold the Stars and Stripes abroad and signify our nation in entrance of the world,” Hymas mentioned. “We have now a robust workforce heading to France this yr, and I’m assured between Cooper, Levi, and myself that we’ll signify America proudly.” 

Kitchen will make his FIM Motocross of Nations debut in 2026, racing within the MX2 class. Within the earlier two seasons, Kitchen has completed second in 250SX West class in AMA Supercross. Kitchen is at the moment second in factors and highest ranked American within the 2026 AMA Professional Motocross Championship with one spherical to go.

“What an honor it’s to be chosen to signify our superb nation,” Kitchen mentioned. “I’m so excited for this expertise and to do it with an excellent group of individuals. Can’t wait to ship it for Staff USA!”

Webb will make his fourth look on the FIM Motocross of Nations in 2026, having beforehand competed within the prestigious occasion in 2015, 2016 and 2024 and ending on the rostrum in all three makes an attempt. A seasoned veteran, Webb will race on behalf of the USA within the Open class and function workforce captain.

“I’m so excited and grateful to be on Staff USA for MXoN once more. It’s an honor and all the time has been,” Webb mentioned. “We’re shifting mountains on my finish to make this even occur and I can’t thank everybody concerned sufficient for what they’re doing to even have me have the ability to race this occasion. The preparation, sources, money and time that goes into making this occur is loopy so thanks to everybody for doing their half.

“I’m personally excited as this can be my final yr racing Professional Motocross and I do know this might be my remaining time for this occasion, so I’m prepared to put all of it on the market,” Webb continued. “I like the strain and environment this race brings; there may be nothing prefer it. Finest race on this planet, and I’m excited to place our greatest foot ahead. It’s an honor to signify my nation!”