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SMX Next Supercross champion Alex Fedortsov will open his professional career at Fox Raceway’s opening round of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship, promoted by Muc-Off FXR ClubMX Yamaha in a new long-term contract.

The 18-year-old made a significant impact in the SMX Next rounds during Monster Energy Supercross, culminating in the national championship victory in Pittsburgh.

After arriving at the ClubMX Training Facility in 2022, Florida native Fedortsov has signed with the ClubMX team in an agreement – the terms yet to be confirmed – that will take him into the pro ranks during this year’s outdoors.

“I really have nothing more to prove to myself in the amateur ranks and I feel I can do a good job for the team starting with the outdoor season this year,” Fedortsov said. “It’s a bit of a risk, but one I am willing to take at this point in my career.

“The Muc-Off FXR ClubMX team has always been supportive of my decisions and I am very thankful for their support into the pros. It is actually a dream come true for me, it is what every kid dreams about and now I get to actually do it. I would
like to thank Donnie Luce and Yamaha too – they support my transition to the pros.”

Team owner Brandon Haas added: “It is rare to have talents in both motocross and supercross at such a young age. Alex impressed me every step of the way and bringing home the SMX Next championship was icing on the cake. He takes direction well, he follows the program and has made believers out of the entire team.

“We talked internally about the risk vs reward by moving him up, but it was an easy decision. He has a lot of confidence and is totally unfazed by the competition. He is going to add one more layer of excitement to the outdoor season.”