Ninth on debut at Fox Raceway National for RJ Hampshire in 450MX Class

Husqvarna Factory Racing and American exhaust manufacturer FMF Racing have extended their longstanding collaboration, continuing a successful international partnership that spans multiple championships and disciplines. Already this season, the partnership has delivered significant results across Europe and the United States. In the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, Billy Bolt secured a sixth-consecutive crown in February, while Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Kay de Wolf and Liam Everts have consistently demonstrated podium-contending form in the FIM MXGP and MX2 World Championships – inclusive of a podium double in the MXGP of Sardegna. Reflecting the continued strength of the relationship between FMF Racing and Husqvarna Mobility, their union within the Husqvarna Factory Racing program's motocross and enduro activities has been extended. In North America, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing and FMF Racing have once again combined for strong performances throughout the AMA Supercross Championship in 2026, headlined by Malcolm Stewart's 450SX podium finish in Detroit, with Ryder DiFrancesco and Daxton Bennick also achieving podium success. Beyond SMX, FMF Racing and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing have also continued to excel in U.S. offroad competition, having clinched the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series WXC title with Korie Steede last season and currently leading the West Hare Scrambles series with new recruit Mateo Oliveira in 2026. As part of the collective partnership between Husqvarna Mobility and FMF Racing, Husqvarna Factory Racing will continue to proudly use FMF Racing’s latest 2-stroke and 4-stroke high-performance exhaust systems throughout its global motocross, supercross, and enduro racing programs. Established in 1973 and based in Southern California, FMF Racing has long been synonymous with success in offroad and motocross competition. The company continues to utilise top-level professional racing as a platform for testing, development, and race-driven innovation across its aftermarket exhaust systems and broader product range. Robert Jonas – Husqvarna Director Offroad Racing: "Husqvarna Factory Racing's longstanding partnership with FMF Racing has proven to be incredibly successful throughout an assortment of disciplines. From Hard Enduro to SuperEnduro, MXGP to SMX, and our wider motorsport activities in North America, FMF Racing products have played an important role in our success together. FMF Racing is a brand that deeply aligns with Husqvarna Factory Racing, and we are proud to continue to race and develop our products at the highest levels of competition as part of this valuable, ongoing collaboration." Don Emler Jr. – FMF Racing Marketing Director: "FMF Racing and Husqvarna Motorcycles share a long-standing history built on performance, innovation, and winning at the highest level. From the inception of the Husqvarna Factory Racing program, this partnership has been instrumental in pushing boundaries, and we’re proud to continue that legacy into the future – powering the next chapter of global racing success with FMF POWER."

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing's Ryder DiFrancesco raced to a solid fifth-place finish overall in Round 3 of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Thunder Valley, piecing together a 9-3 moto scorecard in Colorado to narrowly miss the round podium. After starting outside the top-10 in Moto 1, Ryder D faced a significant challenge in the ultra-competitive 250MX field, charging through the pack to earn ninth place by the checkered flag. Up front from the outset in Moto 2, DiFrancesco and his Husqvarna FC 250 Factory Edition spent much of the race running inside the top-three, posting an encouraging third-place result in the end. His 9-3 scorecard was enough to claim fifth overall for the weekend. Following three rounds of competition, DiFrancesco sits seventh in the 250MX standings, with the High Point National scheduled next on June 20. “[Moto 2] was a big confidence booster,” said DiFrancesco. “This whole class right now is just about getting off the gate, and in the first motos, I have been eating a lot of roost. It was good to get a start and run up there in Moto 2 – my eyes were on Sacha [Coenen], and it was actually really cool to mark a guy on the track. If I can get two good starts, we’ll be up there [on the podium], no problem.” 250MX teammate Casey Cochran finished 11th in Moto 1 aboard his Husqvarna FC 250 Factory Edition, while 20th in Moto 2 classified him 15th overall for the round. "Thunder Valley wasn't the best day for me," reflected Cochran. "I struggled mostly all day with comfort and confidence, but I had a better first moto than the second. We'll head east now and keep the head held high – and get ready to run back up front." Equipped with the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition, RJ Hampshire posted the sixth-fastest qualifying time at Thunder Valley before racing to a strong fifth-place finish in Moto 1 amid the circuit's technical and deeply-rutted conditions. Faced with a rough and demanding track in Moto 2, Hampshire remained in the fight throughout the race and secured eighth position, with his 5-8 results earning him eighth overall for the round. He also retained fourth in the 450MX standings after three rounds. "I struggled with my flow today," commented Hampshire. "I didn't have a great start in Moto 1 and ended up going down, then I made a charge back. Second moto, I had a better start and just got shuffled back a little bit. My mid-stages of the race weren't great, then I tried to make a push at the end. But overall, it's good to get through these first three, and we'll now try to find a little more speed for High Point next weekend." Next Race: June 20 – High Point, Pennsylvania Results 450MX Class – Thunder Valley National 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 2. Lucas Coenen (KTM) 3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 5. Jorge Prado (KTM) 7. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 8. RJ Hampshire (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing) 19. Dante Oliveira (KTM) Standings 450MX Class 2026 after 3 of 11 rounds 1. Jett Lawrence, 138 points 2. Hunter Lawrence, 130 3. Haiden Deegan, 106 4. RJ Hampshire, 94 6. Jorge Prado, 85 8. Aaron Plessinger, 68 14. Lucas Coenen, 44 20. Dante Oliveira, 25 26. Malcolm Stewart, 10 Results 250MX Class – Thunder Valley National 1. Jo Shimoda (Honda) 2. Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki) 3. Nick Romano (Kawasaki) 4. Sacha Coenen (KTM) 5. Ryder DiFrancesco (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing) 6. Julien Beaumer (KTM) 15. Casey Cochran (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing) Standings 250MX Class 2026 after 3 of 11 rounds 1. Levi Kitchen, 117 points 2. Seth Hammaker, 117 3. Jo Shimoda, 111 4. Julien Beaumer, 104 7. Ryder DiFrancesco, 80 17. Sacha Coenen, 33 21. Casey Cochran, 25 22. Daxton Bennick, 24

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing is pleased to confirm the continuation of its long-standing partnership with ETS Racing Fuels through the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship season.