Feld Motor Sports TV Summit: Key Insights for the 2026 Season
Bradenton, Florida – The annual TV Summit hosted by Feld Motor Sports brought together prominent figures from the motocross community to enhance programming strategies for the upcoming 2026 season. Held at the organization’s headquarters, the event featured notable personalities including Leigh Diffey, Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, and others, as well as producers from NBC and staff from MX Sports.
A primary focus of the Summit was improving how competition updates, rules, and penalties are communicated to viewers. Key discussions revolved around red flag restart scenarios and the implications of aggressive riding penalties—a topic that gained attention following the recent SMX finals in Las Vegas.
“We aim to clarify the new rules and ensure that our audience understands the changes,” said a Feld Motorsports representative during the discussions. The team also recognized the need to spotlight team changes and trade rumors, drawing parallels to other sports where such narratives enhance viewer engagement.
Highlighting the importance of this narrative, industry experts noted that fans were largely uninformed about significant player movements, such as Chase Sexton’s free-agent opportunities with Kawasaki and KTM amid his Supercross title fight with Cooper Webb. Participants expressed a need for greater transparency regarding “silly season” developments—specifically, the transfer of high-profile riders like Eli Tomac to KTM, which went largely unmentioned in broadcast discussions last year.
Moving forward, the Summit laid the groundwork for a concerted shift in communication strategies. Organizers are committed to making motocross narratives more accessible and engaging to fans, with a renewed focus on transparency surrounding team dynamics.
A season preview show, featuring analysis and predictions from top riders, is set to air on NBC shortly after Christmas, further amplifying these efforts. The goal remains clear: to not only improve show quality but to elevate interest across the motocross landscape.
With ongoing initiatives and open discussions, Feld Motor Sports aims to bring a fresh perspective to the racing community ahead of the 2026 season.
