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Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing is pleased to announce a multi-year deal with Casey Cochran that will see the 20-year-old make his debut with the team in the upcoming 2027 Supermotocross World Championship season. Completing a powerhouse lineup aboard the all-new YZ250F, Cochran joins the reigning 250SX East and 250MX Champion Cole Davies, Kayden Minear, Caden Dudney, Landen Gordon, and Pierce Brown.
One of the sport’s top up-and-coming riders, Cochran made his first pro start at the Budds Creek National in 2023. That year, the six-time Loretta Lynn’s AMA Amateur National Motocross Champion enjoyed a successful conclusion to his amateur career, earning the 250SX Futures Championship and AMA Youth Rider of the Year honors. Although injuries over the past two seasons have not allowed him to show his full potential in the pro ranks, the 20-year-old from Portsmouth, Virginia, has shown the speed to challenge up front and is eager to make his debut with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing in 2027.
The 2027 season kicks off on January 9 with the opening round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.
Jensen Hendler – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 250 Team Manager
“We are very excited to have Casey join us. He has impressed me for years, and I am looking forward to seeing what he can do on our team. With our program, Casey’s talent and his strong work ethic, I feel we have a winning combination.”
Casey Cochran – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #49
“I’m super stoked and grateful to be joining Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing for the 2027 SMX season. This is an opportunity I’ve worked hard for, and I’m ready to make the most of it. I can’t wait to get to work with the team and see what we can accomplish together.”
