Release from 11.11.2026

LMC Husqvarna Racing Team unveils an exciting three-rider line-up for 2027 season

2027 New Zealand Motocross Championship
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The LMC Husqvarna Racing Team enters the 2027 New Zealand Motocross Championship with an exciting mix of championship-winning talent, rising stars, and returning experience. Fielding riders across the MX2, MX125 and Women's Motocross classes, Husqvarna is set for a strong campaign as the team looks to build on recent success.


Current MX125 National Champion Phoenix Van Dusschoeten steps up to the highly competitive MX2 class for 2027, making his debut aboard the Husqvarna FC 250. After an outstanding championship-winning campaign in the MX125 ranks, Van Dusschoeten will look to continue his progression against more experienced competition.

In the MX125 category, Ethan Carleton joins the Husqvarna program after securing the 15-16 Year Junior 125 Championship in 2026. Carleton now makes the transition into senior competition aboard the Husqvarna TC 125 and is expected to be a strong contender in the national MX125 championship.

Completing the line-up is Taylor Thompson, riding the Husqvarna FC 250 who returns to competition in the Women's Motocross (WMX) class. After spending six months off the bike recovering from knee surgery, Thompson is eager to return to racing and use the New Zealand Championship as an opportunity to rebuild confidence, regain race fitness, and return to competitive form.

With proven champions, emerging talent and determined racers throughout its roster, the LMC Husqvarna Racing Team is ready to embrace the challenge of the 2027 New Zealand Motocross Championship and showcase the performance of Husqvarna Motorcycles on New Zealand's biggest motocross stage.

Karl Brabant, Team Owner, LMC Husqvarna Racing Team: "We're excited about the talent we've brought together for this season. Phoenix has already proven what he's capable of, Ethan is an exciting young rider coming through, and it's great to see Taylor back racing again. Our goal is simple, we want to see Husqvarna running at the sharp end and challenging for championships throughout the season."

The LMC Husqvarna Racing Team will begin its 2027 New Zealand Motocross Championship campaign on 14 November at Amisfield, South Waikato. With a line-up featuring championship-winning talent, rising stars and returning experience, the team is looking forward to the opening round and the opportunity to begin its championship challenge across the MX2, MX125 and WMX classes.

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Contact

Rosie Lalonde

ROSIE LALONDE  

Marketing Manager
Husqvarna Motorcycles
Australia - New Zealand

T + 61 428 181 388 
E rosie.lalonde@ktm.com.au