Jordon Smith is one of the most accomplished 250SX riders of his generation — four wins, a runner-up championship season, and a career with the Troy Lee Designs KTM team that made him one of the premier talents in the class. His move to the 450 class with Triumph Factory Racing in 2026 is the next chapter, and it comes with the full backing of a manufacturer that has invested heavily in building a legitimate AMA factory program.
Born in Belmont, North Carolina, Smith turned professional in 2015. His 2018 250SX East runner-up season was his championship-caliber moment — racing Zach Osborne all the way to the final round. He then moved to Triumph for the 250 program, delivering the brand's first 250SX Main Event victory in 2025. The jump to the 450 is the natural next step.
"I've worked hard for this opportunity. The 450 is where I belong now, and I'm grateful Triumph believes in me to make that step."
— Jordon Smith · Triumph Factory RacingMaking History on Triumph
The Triumph Factory Racing program has grown remarkably quickly since its debut. Smith was part of the 250 program that delivered the brand's first supercross main event victory. Now on the TF 450-X alongside teammate Austin Forkner, the two riders represent Triumph's most ambitious racing statement yet — a 450SX campaign that announced the British manufacturer as a serious competitor in the premier class.
Triumph Factory Racing
Triumph Factory Racing entered American Supercross with the TF 250-X in 2024 and expanded to the 450 class in 2026 with the TF 450-X — a purpose-built factory machine developed with input from Jordon Smith and Austin Forkner. The British brand has a long history in motorcycle racing across multiple disciplines, and their SMX investment represents a serious long-term commitment to the American supercross market. Follow the team at triumphmotorcycles.com.
Triumph Factory Racing →The Comeback
Smith underwent shoulder surgery before the 2026 season, targeting a Round 7 return at Arlington, Texas. When he came back, he came back ready. His first 450SX results confirmed the speed is there. Belmont, North Carolina has sent a real 450SX racer to the national stage, and Triumph's investment in his career is paying off.
✦ Jordon Smith — Career Highlights
- 4 career AMA 250SX wins
- 250SX East Runner-Up 2018
- Delivered Triumph's first 250SX main event win (2025)
- 2026: 450SX debut on Triumph TF 450-X
- Shoulder surgery before R1 — returned R7 Arlington
- Teammate: Austin Forkner
- Belmont, North Carolina — turned pro 2015
- First professional start: Daytona 2015