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ELI TOMAC // CLASS OF 2008-09

A name that needs no introduction, one of the most iconic names in modern motocross. Eli Tomac was one of the first riders to be a part of the Team Dunlop family, getting his start in the introductory year of the Team Dunlop Elite program and never looking back.

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Aaron Plessinger // CLASS OF 2007

The reigning 250SX West Champion and 2015 Monster Energy SX Rookie of the Year was chosen to carry the Team Dunlop Elite name during his time on Team Dunlop. His early reputation for speed has stayed with him in his pro career. Together with Justin Barcia, another Team Dunlop Alum rider- Plessinger represents the 450 Monster Energy/Yamalube/Start Racing Yamaha team.

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Adam Cianciarulo // CLASS OF 2007-12

Making waves in his rookie year of the 450 class, the #92 got his start on the Team Dunlop Elite program during it’s first year and remained a member of the Team Dunlop Elite crew for 6 years!

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Barcia team dunlop elite alumni

Justin Barcia // CLASS OF 2007

Justin Barcia was another member of the Team Dunlop Elite inaugural class, getting his start in 2007 and making his way up though the pro-ranks. Baricia is one half of the Monster Energy/Yamalube/Start Racing Yamaha team with Aaron Plessinger, another Team Dunlop Alum.

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Austin Forkner // CLASS OF 2011-14

Spending 4 years representing Team Dunlop Elite, Austin Forkner is now enjoying a pro career on the Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team and top contender of the 250 East Coast championship.

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  • ELI TOMAC

    CLASS OF 2008-09

    A name that needs no introduction, one of the most iconic names in modern motocross. Eli Tomac was one of the first riders to be a part of the Team Dunlop family, getting his start in the introductory year of the Team Dunlop Elite program and never looking back.

  • Aaron Plessinger

    CLASS OF 2007

    The reigning 250SX West Champion and 2015 Monster Energy SX Rookie of the Year was chosen to carry the Team Dunlop Elite name during his time on Team Dunlop. His early reputation for speed has stayed with him in his pro career. Together with Justin Barcia, another Team Dunlop Alum rider- Plessinger represents the 450 Monster Energy/Yamalube/Start Racing Yamaha team.

  • Adam Cianciarulo

    CLASS OF 2007-12

    Making waves in his rookie year of the 450 class, the #92 got his start on the Team Dunlop Elite program during it’s first year and remained a member of the Team Dunlop Elite crew for 6 years!

  • Justin Barcia

    CLASS OF 2007

    Justin Barcia was another member of the Team Dunlop Elite inaugural class, getting his start in 2007 and making his way up though the pro-ranks. Baricia is one half of the Monster Energy/Yamalube/Start Racing Yamaha team with Aaron Plessinger, another Team Dunlop Alum.

  • Austin Forkner

    CLASS OF 2011-14

    Spending 4 years representing Team Dunlop Elite, Austin Forkner is now enjoying a pro career on the Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team and top contender of the 250 East Coast championship.

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20th year of Team Dunlop Elite

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Dunlop's backing of amateur motocross racing is unmatched in the United States. In just 2025, riders selected Dunlop's Geomax tires to clinch 34 titles at the Loretta Lynn's Amateur Motocross National, 83 titles at Mini O's, 38 at Ponca City, 34 at Mammoth, 40 at Spring-A-Ding-Ding, and another 35 at RCSX. These accomplishments set a winning standard that no other brand can rival.

Mayla Herrick

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@maylaherrick_19
  • GASGAS MC85 Supermini
  • Next up and coming woman racer
  • 1st year on Team Dunlop Elite
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x/xx/xxxx - 15 years old - Firestone, CO
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Ryder Ellis

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@ryder_ellis877
  • Kawasaki KX112
  • Moved up to Supermini 1 & 2
  • 7th year on Team Dunlop Elite
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6/2/2010 - 15 years old - North Fork, CA
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Eidan Steinbrecher

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@eidansteinbrecher24
  • GasGas MC85
  • 1 Championship Ponca City 2024
  • 3 Championships Mini O’s 2023
  • 6th year on Team Dunlop Elite
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1/24/12 - 13 years old - Orangevale, CA
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Gavyn Welzien

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@gavynwelzien
  • GasGas MC85
  • 2 Championships Mini O’s 2024
  • 4th year on Team Dunlop Elite
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3/24/2014 - 11 years old - Orlando, FL
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Tayce Morgan

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@taycemorgan810
  • Yamaha YZ85
  • YZ bLU cRU SuperFinale World Champion
  • 1st year on Team Dunlop Elite
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x/x/xxxx - 13 years old - Clermont, FL
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Cooper Langdon

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@cooperlangdon2
  • Cobra CX65
  • Injured most of 2024
  • 2nd year on Team Dunlop Elite
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x/xx/xxxx - 10 years old - Encinitas, CA
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Kade Nightingale

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@kade.nightingale
  • Husqvarna TC85
  • Moving up to 85cc
  • 3rd year on Team Dunlop Elite
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2/1/2013 - 12 years old - Sapulpa, OK
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Beckham Smith

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@beckham_smith3
  • KTM 65SX
  • KTM JRSX Champion 2023
  • 1 Championship Ponca City 2024
  • 4 Championships Mini O’s 2023
  • 3rd year on Team Dunlop Elite
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9/13/2014 - 10 years old - Canyon, TX
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