Slaw
It is only July and we already have Silly Season news rolling in.
Earlier this week, ClubMX announced it had signed Max Anstie to a multi-year deal, which will begin at the SMX Playoffs. On Friday, AEO KTM announced it has re-signed Carson Mumford for the 2027 season.
Mumford has enjoyed success in his time with the team. After finishing 12th in the 250SX West Region, which included a season-high 8th at Anaheim 2, Mumford is currently 9th in Pro Motocross standings and is coming off consecutive top 10 overall finishes at RedBud (8th) and Southwick (9th).
“In the seven years since I turned pro, I’ve experienced some serious highs and lows,” said Mumford in a team statement. “Along the way, I’ve been part of several different programs, worked with a lot of great people, and raced for a number of teams, but I’ve never really felt as at home as I do with AEO. They stuck behind me while I figured out exactly what I needed to perform this year, and we built this together every step of the way. I’m stoked that we’re continuing into 2027 because I’ve never experienced this level of stability and support in my career. I’ve had a solid 2026 season, and now I can take everything I’ve learned and all the growth we’ve made into next year. I just want to thank Jeremy (Scism), KTM, and the entire crew for putting their trust in me for another season. I’m looking forward to rewarding them for that belief. Now it’s time to finish off 2026 on a high note.”
Jeremy Scism, Owner, AEO Powersports KTM, added: “For some people, Carson might have looked like a risk on paper. He’d never stayed with the same team for more than about a year, but from our very first meeting, I believed we could break that cycle and build something meaningful together. I’m not only happy with the progress he’s made on the track this season, but I’m also proud of the way he’s grown as a person, and I couldn’t be happier to have him locked in for another year. Honestly, he’s exactly the type of rider I’ve been looking for since starting this team back in 2021. He’s showing what our program is capable of, and with everything we have planned for 2027, I know we’re both going to take another big step forward together.”
Main image: AEO KTM
