Chase Sexton, the current 450SX Champion, has joined the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team for the upcoming 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) season.
Chase Sexton: “I’m thrilled to be a part of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing organization. The equipment is top-notch, and the team is driven to win. From the moment I joined, Roger [De Coster], Ian [Harrison], the team, and KTM have been incredibly welcoming. I believe we have a bright future together, and I can’t wait to start working.”
The 24-year-old will defend his 2023 AMA Supercross Championship title on a KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION bike starting in January at Anaheim 1. This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Sexton and the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team.
Sexton has made a multi-year commitment to KTM, competing in the AMA Supercross Championship, AMA Pro Motocross Championship, and the prestigious SMX Finals Series. He will also sport the number four, a new single-digit career number, as he enters this phase of his professional career.
Before diving into his partnership with KTM, Sexton, who was raised in Illinois, will defend his 450SX title. He is already focused on preparing for the upcoming season at the highest level.
Sexton secured his first premier class Supercross Championship in May of this year with six Main Event victories. He also finished fourth in the final 450MX standings, despite missing several rounds in the first half of the outdoor season.
In the inaugural SMX post-season, he finished third overall, winning the hybrid-style Charlotte event and proving himself as a strong contender in each discipline.
Ian Harrison – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: “Our goal with Chase is to make him feel welcomed and at home with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team. We are working on developing a race package that will set the foundation for success. I believe we can provide the full factory support system he desires and deserves, and I have no doubt that Chase will elevate the team and our riders. We are excited for the 2024 season and grateful for his trust in us.”
Roger De Coster – Director of Motorsports, North America: “We have been following Chase’s progress closely, and he has impressed us. His determination and professionalism both on and off the track are admirable. Our entire U.S. team is thrilled to have the opportunity to work and grow with Chase over the coming years. Our values align with Chase’s, and we are excited to see what we can accomplish together in the future.”
Sexton and the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team will make their competitive debut at Round 1 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, which also serves as the SMX season opener in Anaheim, California, on Saturday, January 6.