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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing will expand to three riders for the final two rounds of Pro Motocross 2025 after drafting Amateur Elite prospect Landon Gibson in for 250MX at Unadilla and Budds Creek.

At just 16, Gibson will debut in professional competition, before reverting to the SMX Next program for the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) post-season and 2026 altogether.

“Man, this has been a lifelong dream of mine to line up for my first pro race,” he commented. “I couldn’t be more excited to be doing it under the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna tent and thankful for my team giving me the opportunity. My dreams have come true, and I am ready to go bang bars!”

Gibson took a P2 result in last weekend’s SMX Next – Motocross Combine at Ironman Raceway, where he won moto two onboard his Husqvarna FC 250 Factory Edition. The highly-rated teenager out of Peachtree City, Georgia, also recently finished third in 250 Pro Sport and fifth in Open Pro Sport at Loretta Lynn’s 2025 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship.

“I’m excited to have Landon Gibson join the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team under the tent this weekend and next,” said Nathan Ramsey, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team manager. “Landon is a youthful rider with a great opportunity to showcase his talent in the pro ranks, and this experience will give him a solid gauge of where he stacks up in the 250 class.

“He’s proven himself throughout the year in amateur racing, and we’re confident this next step will help him grow even more. What he learns over the next two weeks will be valuable as he heads into the SMX Next World All-Stars. We’re looking forward to seeing him out on the track.”

Following these upcoming opportunities in 250MX to build experience, Gibson will continue his SMX Next journey during the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Playoffs, including the World All-Stars events in Charlotte and St. Louis during September.