The Venum Bud Racing Kawasaki Team is pleased to announce that its teenagers riders, Jake Cannon and Francisco Garcia, will compete in the AMA Pro Motocross round at Southwick in the 250 class.

This special appearance in the United States is a reward for the incredible begin of season both riders have had so far on the international scene.

Francisco Garcia is currently having a remarkable season in the EMX250 European Championship, where he currently leads the standings. Meanwhile, Jake Cannon is living up to his potential, actually 3rd in the championship with a first victory a few weeks ago.
To recognize their performance, dedication, and progress throughout the season, Team Venum Bud Racing Kawasaki has decided to give its two young riders the opportunity to experience one of the legendary events in American motocross: Southwick, an iconic race on the AMA Pro Motocross calendar.

In keeping with the team’s DNA and history, Bud Racing remains committed to helping its young riders reach the highest international level, whether in the MX2 World Championship—as will soon be the case at Lacapelle-Marival—or through prestigious competitions in the United States. In the past, riders such as Marvin Musquin and Dylan Ferrandis also benefited from Bud Racing’s experience before going on to brilliant international and American careers.

This new adventure will provide a unique opportunity for Francisco and Jake to continue their athletic development in an environment that is as prestigious as it is demanding.

The entire team is looking forward to this American adventure alongside its riders and thanks all of its partners for their ongoing support.

See you in Southwick to follow this new stage of their season!

The fourth round of the EMX250 European Championship took place in the stunning setting of Arco di Trento, Italy, providing a spectacular backdrop for a weekend full of excitement and impressive performances.

The team shone, securing a double podium finish.

Jake Cannon secured the first victory of his career following a remarkable weekend. In the first race, he staged a spectacular comeback from outside the top 15, capped off by a decisive pass in the final turn to claim second place. He built on that performance in the second race by finishing second again, allowing him to take the overall race win. Thanks to this result, he now sits in third place in the championship, just a few points behind the second.

For his part, Francisco Garcia made a name for himself right from the first race, claiming a commanding victory. The second race proved more challenging: after experiencing a mechanical issue on the starting grid, he was forced to start nearly 45 seconds behind the rest of the field, from 40th position. Nevertheless, he staged an impressive comeback to finish in 12th place, securing third place in the overall standings.

In addition, Francisco Garcia retains the red leader’s jersey, underscoring the team’s strength and consistency at the highest level of European competition.

The team is now looking ahead to the next round of the French Championship, which will take place in Romagné.

Check out the weekend vlog here:

The Venum Bud Racing Kawasaki team got off to a perfect start to the 2026 season at the Spanish Grand Prix, the opening round of the EMX250 European Championship, securing a resounding one-two finish with Francisco Garcia and Jake Cannon taking first and second place, respectively.

Garcia dominates at home
Hailing from a region just two hours away from the Grand Prix, Francisco Garcia delivered a flawless performance throughout the weekend in front of a raucous crowd. The Spanish rider dominated the field, setting the fastest time in qualifying before winning both races in commanding fashion.

In the first race, Francisco Garcia got off to a strong start, quickly took the lead, and was never challenged, controlling the race like a true champion. In the second race, despite a more difficult start, he used his speed and racing intelligence to gradually catch up to his rivals and secure another victory.

This perfect weekend (1-1) allowed him to leave with the red leader’s plate, confirming a momentum already seen last season, where he consistently won and made a strong impression right from the start of the championship.

Cannon confirms its growth
For his part, Jake Cannon also made a strong impression with his best performance yet in the EMX250 class, confirming the progress he’s made over the offseason.

In the first race, the Australian showed excellent speed and made several passes to secure a solid second-place finish. In the second race, after crashing in the pack, he restarted around 12th position. Faster than his competitors, he mounted an impressive charge up to fifth place.

Thanks to his consistency and fighting spirit, Jake Cannon secured second place in the overall standings for the event, as well as in the championship after this first round.
An ideal start to the season

With this one-two finish, the Venum Bud Racing Kawasaki team has made a strong statement right from the start and established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the EMX250 field. This overall result confirms the potential of both riders in the title race this season.

See you next weekend for the second round of the EMX250 European Championship in Switzerland, but before that, check out the Inside vlog from the weekend here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi1pQJnJqt0

Jake Cannon: “I’m happy to show that I have the potential to compete at the front this season. It was an incredible weekend for the team, and I feel ready to deliver this for them as often as possible.”

Francisco Garcia: “It was probably the best race of my life; winning everything in front of my home crowd will be unforgettable. The season is off to a great start, and I’m going to give it my all to keep it going.”

This weekend, the French Motocross Championship officially kicked off its season at the Castelnau-de-Lévis circuit, offering a high-level spectacle and an ideal setting to start 2026. Right from the start, the team made a strong impression with a victory, a one-two finish in MX2, and a podium finish in 85cc, clearly signaling its ambitions for the rest of the championship.

After each securing pole position in their respective groups during the morning’s timed practice sessions, Fran Carbonero Garcia delivered a perfect weekend. With two perfectly controlled races, he won twice and left Castelnau-de-Lévis as the championship leader, confirming his excellent form right from the first round.

Alongside him, Jake Cannon also put in a remarkable performance. Thanks to two solid second-place finishes, he completed the MX2 double and demonstrated valuable consistency for the rest of the season.

Competing in the 85cc class, Tim Lopes also shone. Taking pole position with a lead of almost two seconds, he set the fastest time in the first race but, despite two crashes, finished fourth. He bounced back perfectly by winning the second race and securing second place overall.

This collective success rewards the hard work of the entire team and is an ideal start to the title race, both physically and mentally.

All eyes are now on the next event: the opening round of the EMX250 European Championship, which will take place in Spain in three weeks’ time, with the aim of continuing this positive momentum.

Jake Cannon : “I am very happy with today. Riding is going in the right direction. I still need to work on a few things but the speed is good and that’s only the first race”

Francisco Garcia : “Perfect day today going 1-1. I enjoyed a lot and I see that my speed is very good. I was already ready to fight for French and European championship but now I am more motivated than never.”

Tim Lopes : “A second place overall this weekend, of course I wanted to win as I was the fastest on track but I learnt a lot and I am ready for the rest of the championship.”