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Plessinger Signs Contract Extension A aron Plessinger signed a contract extension with the Red Bull KTM Factory Team for the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship, which includes the AMA Supercross Championship and Pro Moto - cross Championship. This con- tract extension marks the fifth consecutive year for Plessinger and the KTM Group. "It means everything to me to be part of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2026," Plessinger said. "I love everybody and everything about this team. It's been an awesome four years to - gether already, and it's flying by, but we're having such a good time. We've had some really, re- ally good results, so to have the team want to keep me around and keep going together, it's re - ally special to me. "Looking back on Aaron's career here at KTM as we move into his fifth year with the brand next year, it's clear how much of an impact he has had," said Team Manager Ian Harrison. "He is more than just a racer; he is an incredible competitor on the track and a huge personality off it as well." CN WIND IN THE P34 Aaron Plessinger will be with KTM for at least another year. Osborne Signs as Beta Brand Ambassador M ulti-time AMA champion Zach Osborne has officially joined the Beta USA team as the firm's newest brand ambassador. Osborne retired from Supercross and moto- cross competition in 2021 under the Rockstar Husqvarna tent before making a brief comeback in GNCC in 2022 aboard an Am Pro Yamaha. Now with the Beta team, Osborne will work closely on bike testing with team riders Benny Bloss and Mitchell Oldenburg, as well as attending select events to promote the Beta brand. "I'm honored to be a part of the Beta family," Osborne said. "They are carving out a neat spot as a brand in our sport, and I'm excited for their future. I hope I can add mo - mentum to the great work they are already doing and have some fun along the way." "I am very happy to have Zach be a part of our special company," added Tim Pilg from Beta USA. "Our race team has already been very successful these past couple of seasons in all aspects of events, and Zach will be able to add even more to that success. We not only have him working on the racing side of things but also in attending some different ride events and representing the Beta brand as well in a fun way. It is going to be a great year!" CN Zach Osborne is the newest member of the Beta family.