Phoenix Racing
Honda Signs Keefer
A
den Keefer is set to make his
pro debut with the Phoenix
Racing Honda team and will com-
pete in the full AMA Pro Moto-
cross Championship this sum-
mer. With Cullin Park and Evan
Ferry sidelined for the early part
of the season, the team signed
Keefer for the full 11-round series,
giving the California native an op
-
portunity to transition into the pro
ranks earlier than planned.
"My main goal for 2026 has
been to prepare myself to make
the transition into the pro ranks
and earn an opportunity along
the way," said Keefer. "Getting
the call to take that next step
and line up for all 22 motos this
summer is something I couldn't
pass up, especially with the
chance to do it aboard a Phoenix
Racing Honda CRF250R. The
past year and a half has had its
share of dark times and tough
moments; at times I wasn't sure
an opportunity like this would
come. Now that it's here, I'm
ready to put my head down, work
all summer, and prove that I
belong at this level."
"Across all of our programs,
whether it's GNCC, ATVs or
Supercross, we've always tried to
give that next generation, espe
-
cially those who may be over-
looked, a real shot," said team
owner David Eller. "After meeting
Aden and his family and seeing
how he fit in with our crew, it was
clear he's the kind of rider we
want to work with.
Keefer is expected to line
up with the number 147 at the
season opener at Pala, one hour
from his hometown.
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Aden Keefer is set to make his
professional debut with the Phoenix
Racing Honda team at the Pro
Motocross opener at Fox Raceway.
Forsley, Beta Extend Contract
B
eta USA announced the
renewal of Louise Forsley's
contract as a member of the
brand ambassador team for
another year. She'll represent the
brand in her ambassador role
while competing in select events
as a member of the Beta-sup
-
ported IRC Hard Enduro Team
aboard a Beta 300 RR Race.
"I'm excited to continue with
Beta for another year," said Fors-
ley. "The support from the team
and the direction we're heading
make this a perfect fit, and I'm
looking forward to building on
what we started."
"We couldn't be happier to
have Louise staying on board
with us for another year," said
Bryan Wunsch, Beta USA's Mar
-
keting Manager. "She perfectly
embodies our philosophy of
'Rideability,' showing riders of
all levels what is possible on a
Beta. Her continued presence at
our events and in our media is a
huge asset to our brand and our
entire dealer network."
Forsley's career includes a
decorated trials background,
X Games medals, and multiple
championships in hard enduro
and EnduroCross, alongside
her experience as a motorcycle
stuntwoman for the live-action
show, Marvel Universe Live.
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Louise Forsley and Beta have extended
their partnership for another year.
