Chase Sexton

Chase Sexton arrived in La Moille, Illinois on January 13, 2000, and spent the next two decades becoming one of the most technically precise and physically complete racers in American supercross. His 2021 250SX East championship arrived just two years after turning pro. His 2023 450SX title — won in just his second full season in the premier class — announced him as the sport's next dynasty-builder. His 2024 Pro Motocross title completed a career that, at just 26 years old, already features three national championships.

For 2026, Sexton made the move that had the paddock buzzing — leaving Honda HRC Progressive after three seasons to join Monster Energy Kawasaki and the storied Team Green program. The KX450SR is a works-level factory machine backed by a program with 38 combined premier-class championships. Alongside newcomer Garrett Marchbanks (stepping up from Pro Circuit's 250 program), Sexton leads what may be the most interesting new team combination of the 2026 season.

The Team Green Debut

Kawasaki's Team Green has a history that runs back over fifty years in American racing. McGrath won on green. Carmichael won on green. Villopoto won four consecutive 450SX titles on green. The program Mitch Payton built in the 250 class has produced three decades of champions. For the 450 class, the recent addition of Chase Sexton gives Kawasaki its most formidable individual asset in years, and the combination of Sexton's championship experience and the KX450SR's development trajectory makes the 2026 season the opening chapter of what could be a significant Kawasaki run.