Garrett Marchbanks Secures Full-Time Ride with Monster Energy Kawasaki for 2026 Season
Garrett Marchbanks has officially announced his transition to a full-time ride aboard the KX450SR for Monster Energy Kawasaki in the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season. The announcement, made via Instagram, marks a significant milestone for the Utah native, reflecting a long-standing aspiration he has held since childhood.
Marchbanks, who has previously raced with the Muc-Off/FXR/ClubMX Yamaha team, brings valuable experience to the premier class. He has competed in multiple events with the YZ450F during the AMA Pro Motocross Championships from 2022 to 2024. In his 450SX career, he made his debut at Daytona SX in 2022, where he finished 15th, and participated in the 450SMX Playoffs in 2023, totaling four starts in the elite category.
Overall, Marchbanks has accumulated 28 starts on the YZ450F, evidencing his growing familiarity with 450cc competition. With the 2026 season approaching, the motorsports community is keenly observing how this promising rider will adapt to the heightened demands of full-time 450SX competition.
Marchbanks’s journey is a testament to perseverance in the face of challenges, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
