Prado and Kitchen Will Run 2027 Career Numbers
The AMA has finalized rider numbers for the upcoming 2027 professional motocross racing season.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Motorsports
Professional motocross riders Jorge Prado and Levi Kitchen have selected their national career numbers for the 2027 season. Both champions will run the #1 plate during the upcoming SuperMotocross playoffs.
Why it matters
Career numbers serve as a key identifier for professional athletes, while the #1 plate highlights the defending champions of the sport.
Jorge Prado is assigned the #61 career number, while Levi Kitchen holds #47 for the 2027 season. Both will display the #1 championship plate throughout the duration of the SuperMotocross playoffs.
The players
Jorge Prado
He is the reigning 450SMX champion who has secured the #61 career number.
Levi Kitchen
He is the current 250SMX champion who has selected #47 as his career number.
The details
During standard non-playoff Supercross and Motocross events, riders display their assigned career numbers on purple backgrounds. The #1 plate is reserved exclusively for the reigning 450SMX and 250SMX champions during the playoff period.
Timeline
National career numbers take effect for the 2027 racing season.
Season Trajectory
These number assignments provide the official framework for identifying athletes throughout the 2027 championship cycle. The use of the #1 plate during the playoffs underscores the competitive hierarchy established by the AMA SuperMotocross playoff structure.
Fans will see Prado and Kitchen competing with the #1 plate during the playoff rounds. During standard season events, these riders will switch their gear branding to reflect their permanent career designations of #61 and #47 respectively.
The takeaway
Career numbers help build athlete brands while championship plates provide a clear visual of current series leaders. Fans should look for these specific numbers to track their favorite riders across the various 2027 race formats.
Further reading
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