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JOIN TEAM DUNLOP The Team Dunlop program has now been generating top pro Motocross racers for two decades. The professional paddock is stacked with Team Dunlop Elite alumni. Tomac, Barcia, Plessinger, Forkner and Cianciarulo … to name a few. Are you next?

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we’re proud of our alumni

  • 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.

2026 Team Dunlop Elite Riders

20th year of Team Dunlop Elite

The chosen. Few have earned the title of Elite. These are the names of the future...

Team Dunlop Dominates Amateur Racing

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

19
  • GASGAS MC85 Supermini
  • 1 Championship Spring A Ding Ding
  • 2 Championships Ponca MX
  • Next up and coming woman racer
  • 2nd year on Team Dunlop Elite
16 years old - Thornton, CO
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Ryder Ellis

877
  • Kawasaki KX112
  • Veteran of the Team
  • 8th year on Team Dunlop Elite
15 years old - North Fork, CA
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Eidan Steinbrecher

24
  • Kawasaki KX85
  • 1 Championship Spring a Ding Ding 2025
  • 7th year on Team Dunlop Elite
13 years old - Fair Oaks, CA
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Gavyn Welzien

132
  • Husqvarna TC85
  • 1 Championship The Clash 2025
  • 5th year on Team Dunlop Elite
11 years old - Orlando, FL
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Tayce Morgan

810
  • Yamaha YZ85
  • 2 Championships at Loretta Lynn's 2025
  • 2 Championships at Mini O's 2025
  • 1 Championship Ponca MX
  • YZ bLU cRU SuperFinale World Champion 2024
  • 2nd year on Team Dunlop Elite
14 years old - Clermont, FL
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Kade Nightingale

467
  • Husqvarna TC85
  • 4th year on Team Dunlop Elite
12 years old - Sapulpa, OK
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Beckham Smith

23
  • KTM 65SX and 85SX
  • 5 Championships Mini O's 2025
  • 4 Championships Spring a Ding Ding 2025
  • 4th year on Team Dunlop Elite
11 years old - Amarillo, TX
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Raycin Kyler

254
  • KTM 85SX
  • 1 Championship at Loretta Lynn's (against the boys)
  • 3 Championships at The Abe
  • 1 Championship at The Clash
  • Next up and coming woman racer
  • 1st full year on Team Dunlop Elite
12 years old - Brooksville, FL
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Robert Fender

349
  • Cobra CX50 and CX65
  • 1 Championship at The Ding
  • 1st year on Team Dunlop Elite
8 years old - Douglas, GA
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