Dudney To Make Pro Debut at Arlington Supercross

Ryan Nitzen | February 18, 2026

Caden Dudney is set to make his pro professional debut in Monster Energy AMA Supercross this Saturday, February 21, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider is a Texas native and has seen recent success in the recent SMX Next rounds with a second at Anaheim 2 and a win in Houston. He also raced the final two rounds of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship, earning an impressive 11th-place overall finish in his pro debut at Unadilla. Dudney now makes the jump to the pro ranks and joins teammates Nate Thrasher, Cole Davies, and Pierce Brown for the 250SX East season opener.

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Caden Dudney is set to make his pro debut this weekend at the Arlington Supercross. Photos: Octopi Media

“Racing pro Supercross is something I have dreamt about since I was little,” Dudney said. “I feel confident in my abilities and am ready to begin this new chapter. I’m pumped my first race will be in Arlington!”

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Dudney won the Houston round of SMX Next.

“We’re really excited to see Caden make his debut this weekend and to see where he stacks up,” said Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 250 Team General Manager Wil Hahn. “He has put in all the work and is ready to go.”

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“I feel confident in my abilities and am ready to begin this new chapter,” Dudney said.

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