Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki
250 Class
Team Info
| Headquarters: | Corona, CA |
| Team Owner & Manager: | Mitch Payton |
| Bike Model: | Kawasaki KX250SR |
| Team Championships: | 11 (1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2019) |
| Team Wins: | 125 |
2025
Finished 3rd in 250 Class championship with Garrett Marchbanks, who earned 1 podium; Placed 3 riders inside the top 10 with Marchbanks, Levi Kitchen [4th], and Seth Hammaker [7th]; Kitchen earned 5 podiums; Drew Adams named Rookie of the Year
2024
Became first team to reach 300 win milestone in SMX after Ty Masterpool's maiden pro victory at High Point; Finished 3rd in 250 Class championship with Levi Kitchen, who earned 3 wins; Masterpool finished 5th in 250 Class championship
2023
Finished 3rd in 250 Class championship with Jo Shimoda, who earned 1 win at the season finale
2022
Finished runner-up in 250 Class championship with Jo Shimoda, who earned 2 wins to become first Japanese rider to claim victory in American motocross
2021
Finished 5th in 250 Class championship with Jo Shimoda, who earned 3 podiums
News
![AMA Announces 2026 SMX World Championship Rider Numbers]()
AMA Announces 2026 SMX World Championship Rider Numbers
October 10, 2025
The American Motorcyclist Association announced the professional competition numbers for the pro-licensed riders participating in the 2026 SMX World Championship.![Kawasaki Announces Full 250cc & 450cc SMX Lineup for 2026]()
Kawasaki Announces Full 250cc & 450cc SMX Lineup for 2026
November 3, 2025
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has announced the full six-rider lineup that will comprise Monster Energy Kawasaki and Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki for 2026.![Highlights: 2025 Yamaha Racing Budds Creek National Finals]()
Highlights: 2025 Yamaha Racing Budds Creek National Finals
August 24, 2025
Video highlights from the Yamaha Racing Budds Creek National Finals, the 11th and final race of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship.
