Release from 12.01.2026

Mateo Oliveira and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna earn Ram-Page WHS victory

Defending Pro Class Champion makes convincing debut onboard FE 450
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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing signing Mateo Oliveira opened his 2026 AMA West Hare Scrambles (WHS) Pro Class title defense in convincing fashion on Sunday, taking victory on debut with the team at the Ram-Page Hare Scramble in Page, Arizona.

Equipped with the Husqvarna FE 450, the 23-year-old Oliveira favored consistency over the six-lap duration, initially leading the race and then completing the first lap in second position.

Despite a fall early on, Oliveira battled inside the podium positions as the race progressed on the sandy, whooped-out terrain, saving his best for last to strike on the final lap and take the first checkered flag of the 2026 season

Delivering what was an impressive first appearance with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team, Oliveira eventually picked up a well-earned P1 result with a six-second advantage in a total time of 2:25:59, starting the new offroad season in exceptional form. 

"I felt super-good here in Page this weekend and my bike was working amazing," Oliveira recalled. "My whole setup right now is working really well, and it kind of blew me away how good it was handling in the high-speed sand rollers! We had a good, cat-and-mouse battle today for the whole race – we went back and forth around five to 10 times – and then I really hammered the last lap. I think my final lap-time would have been pretty fast. The technicality of the track was fun, and the whole layout was sweet, but I'm really stoked with how my bike handled the conditions today. This is the perfect way to start with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team!"

The next round of the WHS series will take place at Chaney Ranch in California next month, where Oliveira claimed the win on his way to the title last year.

Pro Class Results
1. Mateo Oliveria, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
2. Zane Roberts, Beta
3. Layton Smail, Kawasaki

Husqvarna Mobility North America, Inc.
Husqvarna Mobility has continued to expand its professional race team to compete in AMA Supercross, AMA Pro Motocross, AMA National Enduro, GNCC, AMA EnduroCross, and AMA National Hare & Hound championships. Husqvarna team riders are competing aboard Husqvarna FC 450, FC 350, FC 250, FE 350, TC 250 and TE 300 models.


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