Location

Wildomar, CA, USA

Yamaha Press Release: Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing to Withdraw from Consideration for 2026 MXoN⁠
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Marietta, GA — 8/23/26 — Due to the demanding schedule of the SMX series, and after factoring in the associated travel and support costs, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing and Yamaha Motor USA have collectively decided to withdraw both its 250 and 450 teams from consideration in participating in the upcoming 2026 MXoN in Ernée, France.⁠
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"After numerous discussions between the team principals and Yamaha management, both Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing and Yamaha Motor USA have collectively made the difficult decision to step back from this year’s MXoN competition,” said Jim Roach, Yamaha Racing Manager. ⁠
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“We’re choosing to prioritize the health and safety of our riders, which includes affording them, and the entire team, a period of time to recover from the 2026 season. When 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.”⁠
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The team expresses its gratitude to the AMA for consideration, and appreciates its fans, partners, and the broader moto community for their understanding and support.

Biggest team in the paddock and they can’t attend one race. Lame 

Nice cover up for the Deegans though. Star had no problem sending 2 bikes in the past. 

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Wow, just wow. Disappointed is truly not strong enough to describe my thoughts on this.

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So, no Davies for New Zealand or Minear for Australia? I know the kiwis didn't go last year? Where they planning to go this year? 

Location

University Heights, OH, USA

I can understand, it's not like a slew of FIM teams volunteer to race AMA races for no money on off weekends unless the riders demand...

I can understand, it's not like a slew of FIM teams volunteer to race AMA races for no money on off weekends unless the riders demand it.

F...ing lame ! What a shame on deegan's clan and yamaha !

Location

Appleton, WI, USA

Such an obvious cover job for deegan who has been hinting hes not going unless he gets a payday for weeks now. 

Such an obvious cover job for deegan who has been hinting hes not going unless he gets a payday for weeks now. 

Yet they can afford to send his bike a week later for the WSX race in the UK 🤔

Location

Appleton, WI, USA

Didn’t feel like writing it again but posted this in the other thread:

It is pretty sad. Also is there a reason we don’t hear anything about raising funds or sending a team until August? Since MX and SX is a “team” now with the SMX series championship, kick off the talk with A1 at the beginning of the SX season. Start fundraising at the beginning of the year. Ask teams/riders at the opening press conference if they are in if selected. Come on Feld and MXSports make it happen. If a lowly podcast can raise $100k for privateers surely the entire industry can get the necessary funds…

Location

Wildomar, CA, USA

Such an obvious cover job for deegan who has been hinting hes not going unless he gets a payday for weeks now. 

Yet they can afford to send his bike a week later for the WSX race in the UK 🤔

Location

Las Vegas, NV, USA

Well fuck Yamaha and fuck Monster! Lets boycott! And fuck that selfish little shit Deegan!

450's

Plessinger

Barcia

Tomac

Hampshire

Stewart

Craig

Bloss

Osborne

Fineis

250

Hymas

Beaumer

My PICKS:

FUN : Barcia / Hamshire / Beaumer

Should : Tomac / Hamshire / Hymas

Will all get it about not going. Its about money and to many races during the year.  With that, GFY NOT-A-STAR-YAMAHA. 😭