Austin Forkner, a long-standing member of Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki, has officially declared his departure from the team as of 2025. He is expected to join Triumph, although this move has not yet been confirmed.Before becoming a professional, Forkner was nurtured in Team Green's amateur ranks and later transitioned into Mitch Payton's Pro Circuit team in mid-2016, where he achieved a fourth-place finish in the 250MX championship. Throughout his career, despite facing numerous injuries and health challenges, Forkner has remained a formidable competitor. His most notable achievements include consecutive third-place finishes in the 250SX East and West divisions from 2019 to 2020. Lucas Coenen, a rising star who is freshly signed with De Carli KTM, is poised to potentially become one of Europe's most successful talents to venture into American racing. At just 17, the Belgian's ambition isn't anchored in dominating European circuits but rather in making a mark across the Atlantic in the AMA Supercross and Motocross championships. His aspiration was sparked by countless hours watching videos of James Stewart, the racer who inspired Coenen's dream of competing at the pinnacle of motorsport. Following in the footsteps of past AMA champions like Chad Reed, Grant Langston, and Ben Townley, Coenen's path was through the FIM Motocross World Championships. Interestingly, as a child, he was unaware of the FIM championships, his focus and admiration fixed on American Supercross heroes like Stewart and Ryan Villopoto. This early fascination shaped his racing vision, aiming to emulate what his idol Stewart achieved. Initially, Towers kicked off the year with the Star Yamaha team in the USA, competing in the Supercross Futures Series where he was frequently among the top three finishers. However, after this series concluded, he and Star Yamaha parted ways, leading to a significant shift in his racing career.VRT Yamaha, primarily engaged in the EMX250 championship, faced a setback when their promising rider Janis Reisulis suffered a season-ending injury. This prompted them to scout for a replacement in America, and Towers was presented with an opportunity to join and compete in the EMX250 series. To his credit, Towers embraced this cross-continental challenge.
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