The Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team sees a new face under their tent as Nick Romano joins the squad for the remaining rounds of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Romano, who previously rode as a Team Green amateur is filling in for Drew Adams who sustained a thumb injury at Daytona Supercross and is recovering from surgery. Romano sat out most of 2025 due to injury but will make his 2026 debut this weekend at the East/West Showdown in Alabama.
“It’s a dream come true to be able to join Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki,” Romano said. “I’m really excited to work with this team and this group of people. This opportunity could not have come at a better time, and I’ve prepared for it the best I can. I feel healthy and mentally clear, and everything has gone well this off-season. I’m ready to be back at the races and show what I’m capable of.”
“We look forward to having Nick come on board with the team,” said team manager Mitch Payton. “Having been an amateur kid at Team Green™, it’s good to have him back with Kawasaki. He’s been training all off-season for this kind of opportunity and is very determined to get back to racing. I believe in him and I’m confident he’ll make the most of this opportunity.”
The following is press release from Kawasaki”
Monster Energy® Pro Circuit Kawasaki welcomes Nick Romano for the remainder of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Romano is slated to compete in the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class aboard his KX™250 and will sport the No. 141. Romano will make his debut at the first East/West Showdown of the season at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama.
Romano joins the team as a fill-in rider for the injured Drew Adams, who sustained a thumb injury at Daytona Supercross and is currently recovering from surgery. Adams will be sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Romano previously found success with Kawasaki Team Green™ during his amateur career aboard the KX™65, KX™85 and KX™112, capturing numerous victories at premier amateur events, including Mini O’s and the Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross. He also earned multiple podium finishes at the Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s.
Romano made his pro debut in 2022 and has accomplished multiple Top-10 SMX finishes, although injuries have kept him from competing to his full potential, as he missed most of 2025. During this off-season, Romano has been riding a privateer KX™450, making for an easy transition to the Pro Circuit KX™250 race machine.
