American Motorcyclist Association Announces U.S. Motocross Team for 2026 FIM Motocross of Nations

Chance Hymas, Levi Kitchen, and Cooper Webb
to Represent the United States in France

CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN – August 29, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – With the final race of the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, as its backdrop, the American Motorcyclist Association [AMA] announced the three exceptional riders that will represent the U.S. Motocross Team at the 2026 Monster Energy Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme [FIM] Motocross of Nations, which will run October 2-4 from Ernée, France.

Representing the United States will be Honda HRC Progressive’s Chance Hymas, Levi Kitchen of Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki, and three-time Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Champion Cooper Webb. The talented trio will seek to dethrone the Australians, who have won the last two editions of the MXoN.

AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier will return as the team manager for the USA for a second year. Pelletier led the U.S. Motocross Team to a second-place finish in 2025, when the Americans served as host nation last October at Ironman Raceway, the site today’s announcement.

“We have put together an outstanding team for this year’s FIM Motocross of Nations as we look to build on last year’s success,” Pelletier said. “Having the opportunity to serve as the manager for Team USA has been incredibly rewarding, and I can’t wait to stand beside Cooper, Levi and Chance as we take on the world. I know they are ecstatic to represent their country this October in France.”

Crawfordsville, Indiana’s Ironman Raceway was the site of Friday’s MXoN announcement for the USA, which will host the Pro Motocross Championship finale on Saturday.
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After an injury held him out of making his debut at the 2024 FIM Motocross of Nations, Hymas is set to make his first appearance at this year’s event and will compete in the MXGP class. At only 21 years old, Hymas has captured a trio of 250SMX Class wins in Pro Motocross, most recently last weekend at Budds Creek, and also has an Eastern Divisional 250SMX Class victory to his credit in Supercross.

“I’m beyond excited to get the opportunity to race for Team USA in the MXGP class. It means everything to me and has been a dream of mine to carry the Stars and Stripes overseas and represent our country in front of the world,” Hymas said. “We have a strong team heading to France this year, and I’m confident between Cooper, Levi, and myself that we’ll represent America proudly.”

Hymas has enjoyed a resurgence in performance in recent weeks and was selected to represent the USA on the heels of a victory last weekend at Budds Creek.
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Kitchen will also make his MXoN debut in 2026, contesting the MX2 class. In the previous two seasons of Supercross, Kitchen has finished runner-up in the Western Divisional 250SMX Class and has a chance to capture the Pro Motocross 250SMX Class Championship at Ironman Raceway on Saturday afternoon.

“What an honor it is to be selected to represent our amazing country,” Kitchen said. “I’m so excited for this experience and to do it with a great group of people. Can’t wait to send it for Team USA!”

Kitchen has been in the thick of the title fight all summer in Pro Motocross and will represent the U.S. Motocross Team for the first time.
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Webb will make his fourth appearance at the FIM Motocross of Nations, having previously competed at the prestigious event in 2015, 2016, and 2024, with podium finishes in all three attempts. A seasoned veteran, Webb will race on behalf of the United States in the Open class and serve as team captain
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“I’m so excited and grateful to be on Team USA for MXoN again. It’s an honor and always has been,” Webb said. “We are moving mountains on my end to make this even happen and I can’t thank everyone involved enough for what they are doing to even have me be able to race this event. The preparation, resources, time and money that goes into making this happen is crazy so thank you to everyone for doing their part.

“I’m personally excited as this will be my last year racing Pro Motocross and I know this could be my final time for this event, so I’m ready to lay it all out there,” Webb continued. “I love the pressure and atmosphere this race brings; there is nothing like it. Best race in the world, and I’m excited to put our best foot forward. It’s an honor to represent my country!”

Webb is set to complete his final season of Pro Motocross competition and will represent his country for the fourth time at the MXoN as U.S. Team Captain.
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The world’s best riders will compete at the famed Circuit Raymond Demy during the 2026 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, which pits countries against one another for the global crown of motocross. More details on the MXoN can be found at www.MXGP.com.

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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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