DIRT NEWS
TRIUMPH GO BIGGER FOR 2026 AMA SUPER- CROSS
With a strong season in the 250cc game,
Triumph has signed on for the AMA SX 450 class in 2026. Austin Forkner will represent the iconic British brand and see if he can capture the American crown on his Triumph TF 450 X. In what is a somewhat surprising move, Forkner has stepped out of the 250 class he was expected to be in after riding the new 450 in the off-season. The starting gates are looking more varied than ever with more manufacturers and with that, the fan base and crowds seem to be increasing and pulling in a wider group. The sport is looking stronger and stronger as more of the world becomes involved, just a great thing to see for what has to be the best type of sport there is. The British Are Coming!
STEVE HOLCOMBE ON SHERCO FOR 2026
Steve Holcombe is one of enduro’ s most successful protagonists, with no fewer than nine World Titles to his name. The British rider has decided to indulge his passion for the twostroke and will be campaigning a Sherco SE 300 in the FIM EnduroGP World Championship. He will also be tackling a tasty assortment of feature races in Europe as well. The Sherco SE 300 is what a certain Kiwi by the name of Hamish MacDonald raced to the 2025 World Enduro3 title, so Holcombe knows it has the wheels to win. A new bike, a new team and a renewed passion for the game sees him chomping at the bit like he was when he first won a title – but wiser.
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