Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing signs Casey Cochran for 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing confirmed the signing of Casey Cochran for the 2027 SuperMotocross World Championship season. The 20-year-old from Portsmouth, Virginia, previously with Husqvarna, transitions to Yamaha's 250 program on the new YZ250F. Cochran, a six-time Loretta Lynn's AMA Amateur National Motocross Champion, faced a challenging pro debut marked by injuries. He looks to leverage his amateur success in the upcoming season which begins January 9, 2027, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.
- •Cochran signs a multi-year deal with Yamaha
- •Competes in the 250 class for 2027
- •Previously raced under Husqvarna and KTM
- •Injuries hampered his professional progress
- •2027 season kicks off on January 9 in Anaheim
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing Signs Casey Cochran For 2027
"Casey Cochran has his factory ride locked in for 2027. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing announced a multi-year deal that puts the 20-year-old from Portsmouth, Virginia, on the team's 250 program aboard the all-new YZ250F for the upcoming SuperMotocross World Championship season.
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