Landon Gibson Lands Ride with Triumph Racing š
The 5.11 Triumph Racing Factory Team has not wasted any time announcing new riders for the 2027 season. Aaron Plessingerās contract with the British brand was announced on Wednesday, and this afternoon, the brand also announced the addition of 2026 Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award winner Landon Gibson.
With the shutdown of the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna SMX team, the Georgia native Gibson was left without a ride for next year. Enter Triumph, located in Georgia.
He will debut on his
#23 Triumph TF 250-X at this weekendās MotoPlayground Race at Ponca City.
The release states Gibson will race the SMX Next program in 2027, but we could see him race SMX Next - Supercross and then the full Pro Motocross season (following what Deacon Denno did this year). When Gibson does race pro in ā27, he will would be
#88āthe national number he earned.
Gibson said in the team press release:
āIām so grateful for this opportunity that I have been giv...