Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing Signs Three Prospects
The amateur team adds Levi Townley, Jaggar Townley, and Easton Graves to its roster on multi-year contracts.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Motorsports
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Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing has announced the signing of top amateur talents Levi Townley, Jaggar Townley, and Easton Graves. The three riders join the team on multi-year deals to compete for national championships.
Why it matters
This roster expansion strengthens the team's pipeline for future professional motocross success. The program aims to secure competitive advantages in upcoming amateur national circuits by securing these rising stars.
The new signings include 16-year-old Levi Townley, 14-year-old Jaggar Townley, and championship-winner Easton Graves. These riders have already secured significant titles including the 2024 FIM 85cc Junior World Championship and the 2023 AMA Amateur National title.
The players
Levi Townley
He is a 16-year-old motocross competitor from New Zealand who won the 2024 FIM 85cc Junior Motocross World Championship.
Jaggar Townley
He is a 14-year-old rider from New Zealand who earned a podium finish in the 2025 EMX85 Championship.
Easton Graves
He is a motocross athlete from Louisiana who swept three classes at the 2026 Spring-A-Ding event.
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing
This is a professional and amateur motocross racing organization headquartered in Marietta that focuses on developing young riders.
The details
The riders will make their debut for the organization at the 54th Annual Thor Mini O's. Each athlete will transition into new competition classes for the 2027 season, including the 250 and 125 series.
Timeline
In 2023, Easton Graves won the 65cc AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship.
In 2024, Levi Townley secured the FIM 85cc Junior Motocross World Championship title.
In 2025, Jaggar Townley placed third in the EMX85 Championship.
In 2026, Easton Graves won the Supermini 2 national title at Loretta Lynn's.
The amateur team begins its racing season at the 54th Annual Thor Mini O's from November 21-28, 2026.
Season Trajectory
These signings signal the team's long-term commitment to maintaining dominance across various amateur motocross classes. By securing top-tier talent now, the program ensures it remains a primary challenger for titles as these riders progress toward professional competition.
Fans can look for these three riders to represent the team starting at the 54th Annual Thor Mini O's held in Alachua, Florida. The team will field Levi Townley in the 250 class and SMX Next, while Jaggar Townley races the 125 B/C and Schoolboy 1 classes.
The takeaway
The addition of these three riders demonstrates how teams are increasingly investing in multi-year talent pipelines to secure future professional stars. Keeping track of amateur circuit performance is essential for understanding which riders are likely to dominate the professional motocross podium in coming years.
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