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WIND IN THE P28 Big Changes Ahead For ClubMX T he Muc-Off/FXR/ClubMX team recently announced that Chad Reed has joined the team as a full-time rider devel- opment coach, and that Daniel Blair's responsibilities have been expanded to general manager. Also, former ClubMX racer Joey Crown is the in-house suspen- sion technician and test rider; for- mer Snocross Champion Robbie Malinoski has stepped in as the team's first dedicated crew chief; and Greg Chidgey has returned as a full-time engine developer. Unfortunately, the team recently lost its title sponsor, Muc-Off, which the team was ap - parently not expecting. Muc-Off has been the title sponsor of the team since 2022. "Well, as they say, all good things must come to an end," team owner Brandon Haas said via social media. "Muc-Off has departed the program. Bitter - sweet. We hate it. The timing of it is absolutely terrible, as we've already started our new season. We've made a lot of investments in the staffing and upgrades across the board. And, yeah, it's just a speed bump in the road. But the reality is, Muc-Off has given us this platform. We've had a great run over the years. I had a lot of fun working with them—awesome group of guys, and, yeah, we couldn't be any more appreciative. The reality is, though, we're thriving. Club's thriving. In the short term, we're going to be just fine. We've done it on our own in the past, and we'll continue to do it on our own if we have to, but we are defi - nitely looking for a strategic title sponsor and/or collaboration of partners to fill that void and help us continue to grow. We think we can become a dynasty program ... So, thank you to Muc-Off, and thanks to all of our partners who stepped up. "As I always say, winners find ways, and anybody that knows me knows I ain't going to slow down. So, pedals to the metal, we will move forward, and we appreciate all of our current partners who have stepped up and, yeah, all of our support, we appreciate it." The 2026 ClubMX roster includes Ryder Malinoski and Jesson Turner in the SMX Next program, alongside Coty Schock, Devin Simonson, Max Vohland and Hunter Yoder racing for the pro team. CN The Club MX Team has lost title sponsor Muc-Off and is searching for a new one.