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Kitchen Signs Contract Extension T he Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team an- nounced that Levi Kitchen has re-signed for another two years. Kitchen, who won the Detroit Supercross earlier this year, is currently in his second full year with the Kawasaki team after signing on back in late 2023. He was injured at the Daytona Supercross and is ex - pected to return to the 250MX division for the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship. "I'm pumped to keep this going with Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki," Kitchen said. "It's been a great fit, and I'm excited for what's ahead. We've built a solid foundation, and I'm confident we're just getting started." "Levi has proven he belongs at the front of the pack, and his work ethic and attitude make him a perfect fit for our program," said Team Owner Mitch Payton. "We're excited to keep building with him and chase even bigger goals over the next two seasons." CN WIND IN THE P24 Levi Kitchen signed a two-year contract extension with the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Team. Fedortsov Turning Pro With Club MX Yamaha T he Muc-Off/ClubMX/FXR/Yamaha team announced the signing of amateur standout Alex Fedortsov. He will make his professional debut at round one of the AMA Pro Motocross championship at Fox Raceway. The 18-year-old Russian rider recently won the SMX Next Championship in Pitts - burgh and will sport the number 784 in honor of Jeffrey Herlings. "I really have nothing more to prove to myself in the amateur ranks, and I feel I can do a good job for the team starting with the outdoor season this year," said Fedortsov. "It's a bit of a risk, but one I am willing to take at this point in my career. The Muc-Off/FXR/ClubMX team has always been supportive of my decisions, and I am very thankful for their support into the pros. It is actually a dream come true for me; it is what every kid dreams about, and now I get to actually do it. I would like to thank Donnie Luce and Yamaha, too. They allowed me to participate in the SMX Next program, and they support my transition to the pros." "It is rare to have talents in both Motocross and Supercross at such a young age," said team owner Brandon Haas. "Alex impressed me every step of the way, and bringing home the SMX Next Cham - pionship was icing on the cake." CN Russian Alex Fedortsov will make his pro debut on the Muc-Off/ ClubMX/FXR/ Yamaha team at the Fox Raceway Pro MX opener.