2023 Supermotocross Rider/Team chart

In 2023, dirt bike racing in the United States will take a step never before seen in the sport’s existence.

With the annual 17-race stadium series in Supercross partnering with the 11-round, outdoor Pro Motocross series, a new title and championship has been brought into the fold.

The World Supermotocross Championship will see a three-race Playoff Series close out the season with a finale set to be held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

We’re breaking down the riders and teams and what you can expect to see in the first 17 rounds here:

Monster Energy / Star Racing Yamaha

1 | Eli Tomac (SX only)
2x SX champion, 4x MX champion
14 | Dylan Ferrandis
’21 MX champion
32 | Justin Cooper (partial SX only)

Eli Tomac had one of the best seasons in dirt bike history in 2022, capturing seven wins and 11 podiums on the Supercross side and five wins, 10 podiums and no finish worse than 4th in 11 Motocross events. If his 2023 season is anything like ’22, and if he races motocross (which he said he’s leaving it open to) he’ll be well on his way to the biggest season in his career and that $1 million prize after the playoffs. Dylan Ferrandis owned the 2021 Motocross season earning his first national championship. He finished 11th in the final Supercross standings last season and will be looking to improve in his third 450 Supercross season. Justin Cooper’s deal, while unique, will include just a partial season of action.

Red Bull KTM

2 | Cooper Webb (SX only)
’19 & ’21 SX champion
7 | Aaron Plessinger
25 | Marvin Musquin (SX only)

Cooper Webb has been counted out before – and the last time people counted him out, he walked away a Supercross champion. Webb is back training with Aldon Baker, and will try to channel some odd-year magic again in 2023. Meanwhile, Marvin Musquin continues to put up results and looks to improve on his P4 points finish last year and Aaron Plessinger is back from an injury that took him out in February of 2022.

Monster Energy Kawasaki

9 | Adam Cianciarulo
21 | Jason Anderson
’18 SX champion

Jason Anderson won seven times in 2022 and as good as Eli Tomac’s season was, he nearly knocked Tomac off the top step. Anderson hadn’t won a race since his championship season in 2018, so his storming to the top in 2022 had surprised just about everyone. Adam Cianciarulo, however, hasn’t raced consistently in more than 18 months. An injury from Motocross in 2021 lingered long enough to effect his bid in the 2022 Supercross tour, which saw him pull off after two races. Now, Cianciarulo is back. He’s ruled out any thoughts of retiring, and he’s ready for a second run, and all things considered, maybe with a little less pressure.

Twisted Tea / Progressive / HEP Motorsports Suzuki

11 | Kyle Chisholm
12 | Shane McElrath (SX only)
94 | Ken Roczen
2x MX champion
722 | Adam Enticknap

Ken Roczen is the headliner for the Kawasaki’s if the list above wasn’t enough. The Australia native and two-time Motocross champion utilized his off-season to go on numerous recruiting trips, testing out each of the popular manufacturer’s bikes in the sport. He got to see what he’d be riding on and also how it felt to his competitors directly and that could prove as a large advantage. The move also brings some momentum back to Suzuki, who’s best finish in the past three seasons came with a P8 run in the standings last season. There’s been little to show results-wise. Roczen aims to bring them back.

Team Honda HRC

23 | Chase Sexton
45 | Colt Nichols (SX only)
18 | Jett Lawrence (250 SX, 450 MX)

Chase Sexton put the Supercross world on notice after winning Round 3 of the 2022 championship in San Diego. His early rise has given some hope that he could be the next great in the sport and his teammates are no slouches either. Colt Nichols comes in for his second year in the series after winning the 250 East championship in 2021. That’s not to mention Jett Lawrence, who will try to do the same on the West side this year before making the transition to 450’s in Motocross this summer.

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna

27 | Malcolm Stewart
28 | Christian Craig

The guys with Rockstar Husqvarna might have the most intriguing stories of the 2023 Supercross roster. Malcolm Stewart, who’s brother was well regarded in the sport but never walked away with a title, is coming off of a career year. With a P3 finish in the standings, Stewart looks as good as ever and if he improves in any way, he’ll vie for a title. Meanwhile, Christian Craig comes in as a ‘rookie’ rider, despite numerous years at the 250 level. With rules changing, Craig opted to move to 450 for his first year behind the wheel. He’s still a rookie, but as experienced of one as a team can get.

Rick Ware Racing

17 | Joey Savatgy

Rick Ware Racing has made its way to dirt bikes. Still early in its development, the multi-discipline motorsports team is putting the 2019 Supercross Rookie of the Year on its bike for 2023.

Troy Lee Designs / Red Bull GASGAS

51 | Justin Barcia

Supercross fans know all too well that they never know what they are going to get with Justin Barcia, or better known as ‘bam bam.’ The shaggy haired rider with an enigma of a personality has gotten into a number of spats over the years with some riders on the tour, but he’s won some races on the way. Don’t expect results – good or bad – from Barcia, just expect excitement.

Fire Power Honda

15 | Dean Wilson

Dean Wilson moves from the Rockstar Husqvarna to a red bike in the Honda for 2022. He managed to finish 10th in the 2022 standings despite and injury late in the season, so if this move pays out, he’ll have a shot at a top 5 run in 2023.

SmarTop / Bullfrog Spas / MotoConcepts Honda

160 | Cole Seely (SX only, potential partial schedule)

Cole Seely is back in the fold and out of retirement with Honda this season. It potentially will be a partial schedule for some of the 250 riders with the team to gain some experience on more optimal tracks.