Cycle News Staff | November 5, 2024
The Triumph Factory Racing Team announced an expanding team for the 2025 SuperMotocross racing season. Jalek Swoll returns to the team for his second year alongside newcomers Austin Forkner, Jordon Smith and Stilez Robertson.
(L to R) Austin Forkner, Jordon Smith, Stilez Robertson and Jalek Swoll will make up Triumph’s Supercross Team for 2025. Forkner joins the Triumph brand after a 14-year stint with the Pro Circuit Kawasaki team while Smith and Robertson both depart the Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha squad.
“I’m super excited to be a part of Triumph Factory Racing,” Forkner said. “I’m already so happy after just a couple of weeks working with the team. I really like the personnel that’s been put together here and think it’s going to be a brilliant year. Of course, I’m motivated to capture their first SMX win. It would be huge for both the team and me. It will be a lot of fun, building together and working towards that point.”
“Our rider lineup for the 2025 season underlines how serious we are with our SuperMotocross program and our commitment to the sport,” said Ian Kimber, Triumph’s Head of Global Racing. “We are focused on building on our 2024 season and pushing hard in both Monster Energy AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross. Jalek did an amazing job under some difficult circumstances last year. I am excited for him to have new teammates in Jordon, Austin, and Stilez. I cannot wait to see what the team will do when the gate drops.” CN
Jalek Swoll: “I am excited for my second season with Triumph Factory Racing – the plan is to tick off more of my goals and get that first win. I am so motivated to continue working with the great team that we have here. I am confident that it is going to be a successful year. I cannot wait!”
Austin Forkner: “I am super excited to be a part of Triumph Factory Racing. I am already so happy after just a couple of weeks of work with the team. I really like the team of personnel that has been put together here – I think it is going to be a brilliant year. Of course, I am motivated to capture their first SMX win. It would be huge for both the team and me! It will be a lot of fun, building together and working towards that point.”
Jordon Smith: “I am really happy to join the Triumph Factory Racing team, after watching the progress that the team has made in their first season. I have been on the bike for a couple of days and feel great – I am excited to work towards the team’s first win. I have had a good couple of years, so I feel like I am in a positive spot to battle for wins each weekend and ultimately the championship. I love the team that has been assembled here. Everyone here has the same mindset and ambition.”
Stilez Robertson: “I am so pumped to join the Triumph Factory Racing team. The bike has been amazing so far – this is an incredible group of people. There is a lot of history to be made with the team and I am excited to be a part of that. I would love to deliver their first win! I am so excited to move into the future with this team.”
Ian Kimber, Head of Global Racing Programs: “Our rider lineup for the 2025 season underlines how serious we are with our SuperMotocross program and our commitment to the sport and our off-road products. We are focussed on building on our 2024 season and pushing hard in both Monster Energy AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross. Jalek did an amazing job under some difficult circumstances last year – I am excited for him to have new teammates in Jordon, Austin, and Stilez. I cannot wait to see what the team will do when the gate drops.”
Steve Sargent, Chief Product Officer: “We learned a lot during our first SuperMotocross season and are poised to build on those lessons during our 2025 season. The rider selection represents our desire to push our position within both the rider and manufacturer championships. Jalek showed everyone what the bike was capable of last year, and I am sure the whole team will be able to capitalise on the data we gained racing next year. It is great to welcome Stilez, Jordon and Austin to our U.S. programme alongside Jalek, and I am confident we are going to see some great racing.
