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Liqui Moly Beta Factory Racing has finalized its all-new 250SX roster for the 2027 Monster Energy Supercross Championship, signing Gage Linville to a two-year deal alongside recently-announced teammate Derek Kelley.

The storied Italian manufacturer will enter its new Beta RX 250F in the category next year, with 23-year-old Linville joining the program following a short late-season stint with 5.11 Triumph Factory Racing, where he replaced the injured Jalek Swoll.

It marks a significant milestone in the Georgia rider’s career, having spent the majority of his three seasons in SMX to date with the independent Dirt Bike Depot Racing team, with the pair achieving a podium finish at the Foxborough Supercross last year.

“I’m beyond grateful for this opportunity to join the Beta Factory Racing team,” said Linville. “I’m excited to come out and debut the new RX 250F – having a dedicated factory effort behind me is a huge step in my career. I’m eager to get to work with the team during the off-season, put in the testing laps, and showcase what this bike can do when the gate drops.”

Team manager Carlen Gardner added: “Bringing Gage Linville into our 250 program is an exciting move for our entire organization. Gage has shown genuine speed, toughness, and a relentless work ethic since turning pro.

“His experience lining up against tough fields and his technical feedback make him an outstanding asset as we develop the RX 250F platform for Supercross. We are thrilled to welcome Gage to the Beta family and look forward to building something special with him this season.”

In addition to its 250SX effort of Linville and Kelley, Liqui Moly Beta Factory Racing has also previously confirmed Benny Bloss and Shane McElrath as its 450SX rider line-up for the next two seasons, inclusive of the Monster Energy SMX World Championship post-season.