2023 Supercross Season Preview

The 2022 Supercross season is coming to an end, and the 2023 Supercross season is just around the corner. The 2023 Monster Energy AMA Supercross and SuperMotocross World Championships begin January 7 in Anaheim, California. We've gathered a list of teams, riders, and the 2023 series schedule so you're prepared.

Series

The debut season of the SuperMotocross World Championship will take place in 2023. For a combined series that lasts the entire year, the Supercross promoters (Feld) and the Pro Motocross promoters (MX Sports) have linked together. After the outdoor event, which serves as the official SuperMotocross World Championship, three additional "playoff" rounds will take place. The top 20 riders from both Pro Motocross and Supercross will qualify for the playoff rounds. The playoffs come with a bigger prize fund and a unique championship.

The 17-race Supercross series gets underway at Angel's Stadium on January 7th. San Diego's round moves from Petco Park to Snapdragon Stadium. The series culminates in Salt Lake City, Utah, after round 15 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Teams

Factory HRC Honda

In 2023, Chase Sexton #23 returns to Factory Honda. He was very close in 2022 and ended sixth overall. He'll wear Alpinestars gear, boots, and goggles. Sexton's current deal expires this year and there's significant uncertainty about his future.

Colt Nichols #45 - After missing the whole 22nd season due to injuries received at the season's opening race, Nichols joins the Factory Honda team. The former 250 class champion will ride just in Supercross this year.

250 Riders

Jett Lawrence, the Honda factory rider and reigning 250 Supercross champion, will compete in the 250-class this year. He's passing up the opportunity to defend his 250 East title in favor of racing in the 250 West class. It's expected that Jett will race a 450 in a few east coast rounds before replacing Nichols on the 450 for the outdoor season.

Hunter Lawrence, #96: Hunter Lawrence has signed a new contract with Factory Honda that will keep him in the red until 2024. He'll be racing the 250 east and outside. Hunter's new deal includes Alpinestars goggles.

Chance Hymas #832 turns pro in 2023. He may race some of the 250 East races before the outdoor national season.

Monster Energy Kawasaki

No changes for Jason Anderson #21 in 2023. Jason Anderson returns to Team Green. He was a threat all year, finishing second in Supercross. 

Adam Cianciarulo#9 AC has always ridden Kawasaki, and '23 looks the same. AC aims to be a contender indoors and outdoors after a tough 2022 season.

Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha

Tomac is expected to retire after 2023. He's signed an SX-only contract to defend his title. Tomac will ride the 2023 Yamaha YZ450F.

Dylan Ferrandis #14 rejoins Star Racing Yamaha for his third 450 seasons. We all know the speedy Frenchman's talent, despite his 11th-place finish last year.

Justin Cooper # 32, has withdrawn from the 250 Supercross divisions for 2023. The former champion may race the 450 before heading full-time outdoors.

2023 AMA Supercross/Motocross Top 100 and Career Pro Numbers

1    450SX Eli Tomac
1    450MX Eli Tomac
1    250MX Jett Lawrence
1E    Jett Lawrence
1W    Christian Craig
2*    Cooper Webb
3*    Eli Tomac
5*    Ryan Dungey
6*    Jeremy Martin
7*    Aaron Plessinger
9*    Adam Cianciarulo
10*    Justin Brayton
11*    Kyle Chisholm
12*    Shane McElrath
14*    Dylan Ferrandis
15*    Dean Wilson
16*    Zach Osborne
17*    Joey Savatgy
18*    Jett Lawrence
19*    Justin Bogle
20*    Broc Tickle
21*    Jason Anderson
22*    Chad Reed
23*    Chase Sexton
24*    RJ Hampshire
25*    Marvin Musquin
26*    Alex Martin
27*    Malcolm Stewart
28**    Christian Craig
29    Nate Thrasher
30*    Jo Shimoda
31    Michael Mosiman
32*    Justin Cooper
33    Pierce Brown
34    Maximus Vohland
35    Seth Hammaker
36    Garrett Marchbanks
37    Brandon Hartranft
38    Jalek Swoll
39    Vince Friese
40    Stilez Robertson
41    Derek Kelley
42    Joshua Varize
43    Levi Kitchen
44    Benny Bloss
45*    Colt Nichols
46*    Justin Hill
47    Fredrik Noren
48    Cameron McAdoo
49    Mitchell Oldenburg
50    Marshal Weltin
51*    Justin Barcia
52    Carson Mumford
53    Derek Drake
54    Nicholas Romano
55    Austin Forkner
56    Enzo Lopes
57    Chris Blose
58    Jordon Smith
59    Robbie Wageman
60    Justin Starling
61    Ryan Breece
62    Jace Owen
63    Max Anstie
64    Carson Brown
65    Antonio Cairoli
66    Henry Miller
67    Cullin Park
68    Cade Clason
69    Phil Nicoletti
70    Justin Rodbell
71    Preston Kilroy
72    Matthew LeBlanc
73    John Short
74    Logan Karnow
75    Ryder DiFrancesco
76    Dominique Thury
77    Ryan Surratt
78    Grant Harlan
79    Dylan Walsh
80    Kevin Moranz
81    Ty Masterpool
82    Josh Gilbert
83    Cole Thompson
84    Mitchell Harrison
85    Dilan Schwartz
86    Josiah Natzke
87    Chris Canning
88    Guillem Farres
89    Kaeden Amerine
90    Tristan Lane
91    Jeremy Hand
92    Jarrett Frye
93    Jerry Robin
94*    Ken Roczen
95    Lance Kobusch
96*    Hunter Lawrence
97    Devin Harriman
98    Geran Stapleton
99    Hardy Munoz