Official: Jorge Prado to Monster Power Kawasaki

The next press launch is from Kawaski:

Foothill Ranch, Calif. – Monster Power® Kawasaki and Monster Power Professional Circuit Kawasaki are gearing up for an additional thrilling 12 months of SuperMotocross racing in 2025. The Kawasaki racing groups will compete with the world’s elite supercross and motocross athletes as they chase the 250 and 450 class titles within the 2025 Monster Power AMA Supercross Championship, the Professional Motocross Championship and the SuperMotocross World Championship.

Recent off profitable back-to-back FIM World MXGP Championships, Monster Power Kawasaki welcomes four-time FIM Motocross World Champion Jorge Prado, who will be a part of 2018 Monster Power Supercross champion, Jason Anderson to compete on the brand new KX&commerce;450SR. Within the 250 Class, Monster Power Professional Circuit Kawasaki will retain its lineup of confirmed race winners, together with Levi Kitchen, Cameron McAdoo, and Seth Hammaker, all using the all-new 2025 KX&commerce;250. The group can also be excited to welcome again Garrett Marchbanks and Ty Masterpool to everlasting positions on the group for 2025. Monster Power Kawasaki Crew Inexperienced&commerce; rider Drew Adams has dedicated to a multi-year extension with Kawasaki, guaranteeing he’ll proceed his journey with the model into the professional ranks.

The four-time FIM Motocross World Champion from Lugo, Spain is able to tackle a brand new problem after his first style of SMX in 2024, competing within the first 4 rounds together with a Warmth Race win and seventh place Foremost Occasion end in San Francisco. At solely 23 years previous and with an excellent report of 31 MX2 victories, 18 MXGP victories, and 4 FIM Motocross World Championship titles, Prado continues his pursuit of greatness with objectives of bringing his profitable methods to SuperMotocross. 

Anderson and his KX&commerce;450SR shaped a strong mixture through the 2024 Monster Power Supercross Championship, reaching 11 High-5 finishes. The No. 21 carried this momentum into the Professional Motocross Championship, securing six High-5 finishes and an total podium. As Anderson appears forward to the 2025 Monster Power Supercross Championship, Professional Motocross Championship, and SuperMotocross World Championship, he’s decided to maintain pushing for an additional championship within the premier class.

“Now we have nice confidence in our 2025 group roster and are excited to see how Jason and Jorge carry out on the brand new KX&commerce;450SR,” mentioned Dan Fahie, Kawasaki Racing Senior Supervisor. “Each riders convey distinctive strengths to the group, and we’re desperate to see how we stack up in opposition to our competitors. I’m particularly excited concerning the increasing SMX rounds, as they provide us extra alternatives to exhibit our strengths over the course of the season. With Jason’s confirmed monitor report and the contemporary power Jorge brings, we imagine this 12 months might be a powerful one for the Monster Power Kawasaki group as we push towards new milestones.”

“Coming to America to race Supercross, Motocross and the Supermotocross World Championship with Monster Power Kawasaki is an unimaginable alternative. I’ve at all times admired the extent of competitors right here, and I’m excited to problem myself in opposition to among the finest riders on the earth. This can be a new chapter in my profession, and I’m prepared to provide it every little thing I’ve acquired, representing a legendary manufacturing unit like Kawasaki. The eagerness and depth of the followers right here is unmatched, and I am unable to wait to expertise that power.”

Backed by a formidable 32-year legacy {of professional} racing excellence, the Monster Power Professional Circuit Kawasaki group is about to compete within the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship with a refreshed lineup. With an unmatched report of 303 mixed SMX wins and 31 championships, Monster Power Professional Circuit Kawasaki is poised for continued dominance, fielding riders Kitchen, McAdoo, Hammaker, Marchbanks, and Masterpool.

Coming into his second 12 months with Monster Power Professional Circuit Kawasaki, Kitchen’s outstanding seven profession victories set up him as a number one contender for the 2025 championship. This skilled 250 Class rider is able to safe his first skilled title.

McAdoo earned his twenty second Monster Power Supercross podium and third profession win in 2024 earlier than an harm at Spherical 14 compelled him to overlook the 2024 Professional Motocross Championship. The Iowa native is decided to return stronger than ever, aiming to construct on his success with a full championship run within the coming 12 months.

As Hammaker embarks on his fifth 12 months within the professional ranks, his Supercross Foremost Occasion win and 5 podium finishes spotlight his potential to problem for the championship all season lengthy.

Marchbanks and Masterpool are able to convey their ability, dedication, and keenness to the Monster Power Professional Circuit Kawasaki lineup full-time for 2025. These gifted riders are keen to construct on their accomplishments and make a major affect within the upcoming season. Marchbanks boasts a formidable resume with six podium finishes and 22 High-5 finishes and a earlier win with Professional Circuit at Daytona, whereas Masterpool’s two profession podiums and a pivotal profession win—securing the group’s three hundredth victory—place each riders as prime contenders within the class.

Adams has already established himself as a formidable competitor with three profession Monster Power Supercross Futures wins and 4 podium finishes and examined his velocity at Ironman MX after securing the Nicky Hayden AMA Horizon Award and each 250 Professional Sport and Open Professional Sport Championships at Loretta Lynn’s in 2024. This achieved younger rider is keen to make his mark on the professional ranks and with a multi-year extension aiming to construct on his early successes and take his efficiency to the subsequent degree for Professional Motocross.

“Now we have a strong group of riders for the 2025 racing season,” mentioned Mitch Payton, Crew Proprietor Monster Power Professional Circuit Kawasaki. “Levi had a breakout 12 months in 2024, exhibiting unimaginable consistency and velocity, and we’re anticipating much more from him. Cameron has been working laborious on the bike, and we’re excited to see him again within the combine. Seth confronted some powerful challenges, however we’re trying ahead to his comeback and seeing him again to full kind. Garrett has been making nice progress, and we’re assured he’ll be aggressive this season. Ty confirmed his potential all through the Professional Motocross Championship, and we’re excited to see how they may all carry out on the brand new KX&commerce;250. Total, I’m at all times excited to work with a brand new motorbike and assist all these guys push ahead and make large strides in 2025.”