FLY Racing, Thank You!
Since the team’s inception in the United States in 2020, FLY Racing has been with us every step of the journey. What began as a natural continuation of our long-standing relationship with FLY Racing in Australia, through McLeod’s quickly grew into something far greater. Together, we built a program that consistently punched above its weight, made statements on the world stage, and achieved milestones few privateer teams ever reach.
The inaugural 2020 season set the foundation. With Australian Luke Clout and American Mitchell Oldenburg, the team delivered opportunity, belief, and performance placing both riders inside the top ten in their first American season. Eleven top-ten finishes, four top-six results, and a top five came despite the immense disruption of COVID. That same year, the team also gave back, donating a 50cc motorcycle to Feld Motor Sports to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Momentum continued in 2021 as the team stepped into the 450 class with Justin Brayton, alongside Oldenburg and Mitchell Harrison. Brayton captured a 450 podium making the team the only privateer squad to stand on the box that season while the 250 riders finished ninth and tenth overall with some top 5 finishes, the best being 4th. In 2022, alignment with the championship-winning MTF facility marked another leap forward. Jordan Smith consistently raced inside the top five, finishing sixth overall and proving the team and machine were capable of chasing podiums. That same year, Max Anstie showcased the team’s outdoor strength, racing inside the top six against factory opposition, before going on to win the Australian Supercross Championship and finish second in the World Supercross Championship. Justin Brayton added further global success with a third overall at Paris Supercross and his fifth Australian Supercross title.
The following seasons cemented the team’s identity and belief. In 2023, the Fire Power Honda program with FLY Racing won races in America, finished third overall in the 250 class, and saw Dean Wilson deliver standout performances in the premier 450 category, finishing as high as fifth in a main event and tenth overall in a field stacked with factory riders. Dean and Max would later claim the Australian Supercross Championship, with Max also winning the World Supercross Championship. In 2024, despite challenges, the team claimed the 250SX red plate, an achievement rarely seen from privateer teams, while Anstie added another AMA Supercross main event victory on his way to 5th overall. Savatgy and McElrath joined the program and went on to dominate internationally, McElrath won the Australian and World Supercross Championships, Savatgy won the Australian Supercross Championship and finished 2nd in the World Supercross Championship, while Dean Wilson finished 2nd in the Australian Supercross Championship and captured the Brazilian Supercross title.
The most recent season reflected the true character of the team. Against factory opposition, Savatgy and McElrath delivered top-five finishes and McElrath a 450 podium, once again placing the team among the very few privateer programs to achieve such results in the past decade. The team also demonstrated depth and respect across the Honda family, with Dean Wilson stepping in for the injured Lawrence brothers and securing another top-ten finish despite only racing 5 rounds. Outdoors, Joey Savatgy proved the program belonged amongst the best teams, finishing as high as fifth in a moto and sixth overall. Charli Cannon’s inclusion further highlighted the team’s commitment to the sport and women in motorsport, winning races and finishing second overall in the Women’s AMA Championship.
Over six seasons, FLY Racing and our team have shared an incredible journey, marked by meaningful success both on and off the track. Together, we reached millions of fans around the world, inspired riders, supported communities, and built a program grounded in belief, hard work, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence. For that, we are genuinely grateful.
As our relationship with FLY Racing in America comes to its conclusion and we look toward 2026, we do so with respect for what has been achieved and appreciation for the foundations built together. New chapters will begin, but they will do so on the strength of shared experiences, values, and lessons learned.
We live and breathe motocross, and we sincerely thank FLY Racing for their loyalty, belief, and support over the past six years. The milestones we achieved together are rare for any privateer program and will always remain an important part of our story.
With humility, respect, and heartfelt thanks, we wish FLY Racing continued success in the seasons ahead.
