SMX Next – Motocross Scouting Moto Combine Set to Kick Off with First Gathering from Legendary RedBud MX

AMA Hall of Famers Broc Glover and Kevin Windham Join Esteemed Rider Coach Lineup Providing Mentorship of 25 Elite Amateur Prospects

MORGANTOWN, WV – July 1, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – A month into the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the summer component of the Monster Energy SMX World Championship, the time has arrived for the top prospects in amateur motocross to come together for the first gathering of the SMX Next – Motocross Scouting Moto Combine, scheduled to commence this Friday, July 3, from Michigan’s legendary RedBud MX. The Combine will take place on the eve of the 53rd running of the 5.11 RedBud National and will kick off the weekend festivities for this year’s race as part of America’s 250th Anniversary celebration.

The SMX Next initiative combines two summer Scouting Moto Combines, at RedBud and Ironman, with the five races that comprise SMX Next – Supercross during the winter and spring. The season will culminate with the SMX Next World All-Stars, which will take place during the Monster Energy SMX World Championship^TM Playoffs. This year-long collaboration under the SMX League cultivates the development of the top A & B class prospects in amateur motocross, providing a defined path to the prestigious professional level of SMX.

“SMX Next is a proven development program that continues to foster young talent through one-of-a-kind exposure opportunities alongside the sport’s premier professional championships. It is rare in the world of motorsports to find such a meticulous, hands-on initiative to nurture the next generation of athletes, let alone serve as the catalyst for a new breed of exciting young racers brimming with potential,” said Jim Perry, Program Director for the Scouting Moto Combine. “From multi-time champions like Haiden Deegan to rising stars like Cole Davies, SMX Next has served as the proving ground for the future stars of the sport. The Scouting Moto Combines take the program a step further through one-on-one mentorship from Rider Coaches, which has included the likes of AMA Hall of Famers like Broc Glover, Chad Reed, and Kevin Windham. We’re excited to welcome the first group of prospects this summer on what will be a memorable weekend at RedBud.”

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Landon Gibson captured a moto win at RedBud last summer and enters the first Combine gathering of 2026 as the most experienced rider in the field with a dozen SMX Next starts.
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The group of invited prospects for the RedBud Combine was determined through a collaborative effort with several of the SMX World Championship’s competing manufacturers in Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki, Triumph, and Yamaha. The athlete roster features a diverse collection of young racers, many of whom have amassed an impressive résumé filled with success at the American Motocross Majors, a collective of the top amateur events in the country, and the Grand Championship that is the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship from Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. Some have even gained professional experience by making select starts in the Pro Motocross Championship, in accordance with the rulebook. The RedBud athletes will receive guidance and mentorship from a celebrated group of Rider Coaches, as AMA Hall of Famers Broc Glover and Kevin Windham will be joined by former international pros Michael Byrne, of Australia, and Gareth Swanepoel, of South Africa. In addition to coaching, Combine participants will receive classroom-style education sessions on other aspects of the sport such as health, fitness, nutrition, and media engagement from leaders in the industry.

KTM Orange Brigade’s Luke Fauser grabbed a runner-up finish at last year’s RedBud Combine and comes into the weekend fresh off his professional debut two weeks ago.
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Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Carson Wood hopes the experience of top-20 finishes in his first two professional starts in June gives him an edge as he chases a first SMX Next victory.
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Friday’s Combine will be highlighted by a pair of 25 Minute + 1 Lap motos on the famed RedBud layout, where a winner and overall podium will be determined. Additionally, all 25 prospects will be included in the fanfare of Saturday’s National, with a special 10-minute practice session on the fully prepped track that will lead up to opening ceremonies.

SMX Next – Motocross // RedBud Combine Lineup:

#10 Wyatt Thurman / Burleson, Texas / KTM
#14 Kane Bollasina / Fenton, Missouri / Yamaha
#15 Thor Powell / Jacksonville, Florida / GASGAS
#20 Kayd Kingsford / Middle Arm, NSW, Australia / Honda
#23 Landon Gibson / Peachtree City, Georgia / Husqvarna
#24 Owen Covell / Plymouth, Massachusetts / Yamaha
#27 Vincent Wey / Murrieta, California / Kawasaki
#29 McKayden Fitch / Elbert, Colorado / Yamaha
#34 Grant McDonald / Fountain Hills, Arizona / KTM
#41 Brandon Eade / Temecula, California / KTM
#46 Luke Fauser / Midland, Pennsylvania / KTM
#48 Trinnytie Batchelor / Mountain Home, Idaho / Kawasaki
#49 Brennon Harrison / Jacksonville, Florida / Husqvarna
#50 Chace Lawton / Clermont, Florida / Kawasaki
#57 Jesson Turner / Lockesburg, Arkansas / Yamaha
#95 William P. Canaguier III / Marysville, Pennsylvania / Kawasaki
#105 Franklin Bowsher / Cornelius, Oregon / Yamaha
#177 Kade Johnson / Hideaway, Texas / Kawasaki
#188 Cade Bradley / Kingman, Arizona / Honda
#247 Tegan Kortenbach / Wolf Creek, Alberta, Canada / KTM
#260 Carson Wood / Zephyrhills, Florida / Yamaha
#373 Gavin Betts / Clifton Park, New York / Kawasaki
#404 Riley Busse / New Berlin, Wisconsin / Yamaha
#444 Wyatt Duff / Lexington, Kentucky / Kawasaki
#883 Blake Thomas / Queensland, Australia / Honda

This group will look to add their names to the ever-growing list of graduates from SMX Next that are making a significant impact at the professional level, led by the program’s most successful alum in two-time SMX World Champion and Pro Motocross 250SMX Class Champion Haiden Deegan. The talented collection of SMX Next alumni also includes Honda HRC Progressive’s Chance Hymas, Phoenix Racing Honda’s Aden Keefer and Gavin Towers, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Daxton Bennick, Casey Cochran, and Ryder DiFrancesco, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Drew Adams and Enzo Temmerman, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Julien Beaumer, Triumph Factory Racing’s Deacon Denno, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cole Davies, Caden Dudney, Landen Gordon, and Kayden Minear, and Toyota Redlands BarX Yamaha’s Parker Ross and Lux Turner. At the most recent stop of the Pro Motocross Championship at High Point, 29 of the 42 riders in the 250SMX Class (69%) had competed in at least one Scouting Moto Combine.

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About the Monster Energy SMX World Championship:

The Monster Energy SMX World Championship™ is the premier off-road motorcycle racing series in the world that combines the technical precision of stadium racing with the all-out speed and endurance of outdoor racing. Created in 2022, the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Series combines the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and the AMA Pro Motocross Championship into a 28-round regular season that culminates with the season-ending SMX World Championship Playoffs.
Visit SuperMotocross.com for more information.

About Pro Motocross Championship:

The Pro Motocross Championship features the world’s fastest outdoor motocross racers, competing aboard homologated bikes from one of seven competing manufacturers on a collection of the roughest, toughest tracks on the planet. Racing takes place each Saturday afternoon, with competition divided into two classes: one for 250cc machines, and one for 450cc machines. MX Sports Pro Racing, the industry leader in off-road powersports event production, manages the Pro Motocross Championship.
For more information, visit ProMotocross.com.

About Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship:

Monster Energy AMA Supercross is the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship on the planet. Founded in America and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) since 1974. Over 17 weeks, Supercross attracts some of the largest and most impressive crowds inside the most recognizable and prestigious stadiums in North America to race in front of nearly one million live fans and broadcast to millions more worldwide.
For more information, visit SupercrossLIVE.com.

About MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.:

MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., manages and produces the world’s premier motocross racing series – the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. MX Sports Pro Racing is an industry leader in off-road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators.
Visit MXSportsProRacing.com for more information.

About Feld Motor Sports, Inc.:

Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment. Properties include Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the Monster Energy SMX World Championship. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment, Inc.
Visit monsterjam.com, SupercrossLIVE.com, and feldentertainment.com for more information.

Source: SMX League

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