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AMA Announces MXoN Team USA T he AMA announced the three riders who will represent the U.S. at the 2026 FIM Motocross of Nations, which will run October 2-4 in Ernee, France. The team will be made up of Honda HRC Progressive's Chance Hymas, Monster Energy/Pro Cir - cuit Kawasaki's Levi Kitchen and three-time AMA Supercross 450SX Champion Cooper Webb. The trio hopes to dethrone the Australians, who have won the last two FIM Motocross of Nations. AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier will return as the man - ager of Team USA for his second year. Pelletier led Team USA to a second-place finish in 2025, when the Americans hosted the event at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana. "We have put together an out - standing team for this year's FIM Motocross of Nations as we look to build on last year's success," Pelletier said. "Having the oppor- tunity to serve as the manager for Team USA has been incredibly re- warding, and I can't wait to stand beside Cooper, Levi and Chance as we take on the world. I know they are ecstatic to represent their country this October in France." After an injury held him out of making his debut in the 2024 FIM Motocross of Nations, Hymas is set to make his first appearance in this year's event and will compete in the MXGP class. The 21-year- old has captured a trio of AMA Pro Motocross 250 wins along with a victory in the 250SX East class in AMA Supercross. "I'm beyond excited to get the opportunity to race for Team USA in the MXGP class," he said. "It means everything to me and has been a dream of mine to carry the Stars and Stripes overseas and represent our country in front of the world," Hymas said. "We have a strong team heading to France this year, and I'm confident between Cooper, Levi and myself that we'll represent America proudly." Kitchen will make his FIM Mo - tocross of Nations debut in 2026, racing in the MX2 class. "What an honor it is to be select- ed to represent our amazing coun- try," Kitchen said. "I'm so excited for this experience and to do it with a great group of people. Can't wait to send it for Team USA!" Webb will make his fourth appearance at the FIM Moto- cross of Nations in 2026, having previously competed in 2015, 2016 and 2024 and finishing on the podium in all three attempts. Webb will compete in the Open class and serve as team captain. "I'm so excited and grateful to be on Team USA for MXoN again. It's an honor and always has been," Webb said. "We are moving mountains on my end to make this even happen, and I can't thank everyone involved enough for what they are doing to even have me be able to race this event. The preparation, resources, time and money that go into making this happen are crazy, so thank you to everyone for doing their part. "I'm personally excited as this will be my last year racing Pro Motocross and I know this could be my final time for this event, so I'm ready to lay it all out there," Webb said. "I love the pressure and atmosphere this race brings; there is nothing like it. Best race in the world, and I'm excited to put our best foot forward. It's an honor to represent my country!" CN VOLUME 63 ISSUE 35 SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 P29 (L-R) Chance Hymas, Levi Kitchen and Cooper Webb have been selected to represent the U.S. at this year's Motocross of Nations in France.