Pro Circuit Kawasaki 2027: Nate Thrasher joins five-rider line-up

Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki has been a fixture in the 250cc class of the AMA series for decades. Next season, the team will field a line-up of five riders.

New to the line-up is Nate Thrasher, who is switching from Yamaha to Kawasaki. The seven-time Supercross winner has clear goals: “I want to win races and fight for the championship,” he explained. “My target is ten wins.”

Levi Kitchen is the defending champion

The team is led by Levi Kitchen, who, although he failed to win either of the individual championships (Supercross and Motocross) this year, ultimately clinched the 250SMX title. For Pro Circuit Kawasaki, this marked their 32nd championship victory. Seth Hammaker is returning to competition following his shoulder injury. In 2026, he won the Supercross at Daytona as well as the opening round of the Pro Motocross series at Fox Raceway. Drew Adams is expected to translate his speed into consistent results in future. Nick Romano, who joined the team as a reserve rider in 2026 and secured his first overall podium at Thunder Valley, will be given a permanent place on the team next year.

“We have a lot of momentum to build on,” explained team boss Mitch Payton. “Nate is a great fit for our programme and has the pace and experience to deliver strong results.”

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