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Nichols, Beta Part Ways B eta USA and Colt Nichols have mutu- ally parted ways. Nichols was originally signed through the 2025 season; however, both parties agreed to go their separate ways. Beta USA will continue to field a two- rider Supercross team for the 2025 season and is currently seeking a replacement rider to join teammate Benny Bloss. "I appreciate Colt for the time he spent with the Beta USA team and we wish him all the best for his future," said Carlen Gardner, team manager. Tim Pilg, Beta USA President," said, "When build - ing a new team, success does not generally come overnight. There are highs and lows. Our team worked extremely hard with Colt, however, with him being injured, and then coming back midsea - son, it was a tough uphill battle. We will continue to push non-stop to develop our team into some- thing special. I wish Colt the best for the future." Nichols said on social media that the split was indeed mutual and will seek future opportunities. CN Colt Nichols and Beta USA have cut ties. Beta will seek a replacement rider to join current Supercross racer Benny Bloss. WIND IN THE P28 Beta, Gerston Together Again B eta Motorcycles announced the reunion with Max Ger- ston. After a four-year hiatus, Gerston returns to the Beta fam- ily as a Brand Ambassador for Beta Motorcycles. Gerston is currently the on- course correspondent for the U.S. Hard Enduro Series. During his previous stint at Beta Mo - torcycles, Gerston competed in EnduroCross, U.S. Hard Enduro, and the West Hare Scrambles, where he was the champion in 2017 and 2019. Gerston will represent Beta at the U.S. Hard Enduros, as the official dirt bike of his Max Off-Road School, and will ride a 300 RR Race Edition in EnduroCross. "I'm stoked to be working with Beta again after a previous nine- year career with the company from 2012-2020," Gerston said. "The Beta brand aligns with my personal values and the direction of my business, Max Off-Road. The unique collaboration pro - vides the opportunity to focus on promoting Beta dirt bikes through content creation, coach- ing, and racing. It feels good to have support from Beta to con- tinue the pursuit of my passion, riding and sharing dirt bikes." "It is a pleasure to have Max back on Beta," said Tim Pilg, Beta USA President. "He always brings a smile and a good time to our team. With him doing his own program, we feel it is a great fit for Beta as he can bounce around the country, showing off his skills and our motorcycles at the same time. His love and passion for moto in general is the main reason we wanted to be a part of his schools and to get him involved as a brand ambas - sador alongside Rodney Smith. They both represent what the Beta family is all about." CN Max Gerston is back with Beta USA.