The Coenen, Kingsford and Townley Brothers Set Their Sights on the U.S. Motocross Scene for 2027
The Coenen, Kingsford and Townley brothers are preparing for different paths into American motocross ahead of the 2027 season. While Lucas and Sacha Coenen will make the jump to the professional ranks with Red Bull KTM, Kayd and Ryder Kingsford are looking to secure opportunities on the other side of the world. Meanwhile, Levi and Jagger Townley will begin a new chapter in their development in the United States, with the goal of progressing toward professional racing.
Lucas and Sacha Coenen
The biggest move among the three pairs of brothers involves Lucas and Sacha Coenen. The Belgian twins signed off on their European careers in style by winning the Motocross of Nations alongside Liam Everts. They will now remain with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing after signing contract extensions that include a move to the U.S. racing scene beginning in 2027.
Lucas will take on the premier class in the United States, while Sacha will continue in the 250 class after establishing himself as one of MX2’s leading contenders. Both will trade the FIM Motocross World Championship for the AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross series, with the SuperMotocross Playoffs bringing their season to a close.
The brothers have already had a taste of American motocross through wildcard appearances in the AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Sacha won three of the four motos he contested, but his U.S. campaign also came at a cost. A broken collarbone sustained in the second moto at Southwick affected his performance in the MX2 World Championship title fight, which ultimately ended with Guillem Farrés taking the crown.
Lucas will make his AMA Supercross debut in the premier class, racing under the #79 plate, while Sacha will line up in the 250SX East division with the #64.
Kayd and Ryder Kingsford Seek Their Breakthrough in the U.S.
Australian brothers Kayd and Ryder Kingsford are also preparing for a potential move to the United States, although their situation differs from that of the Coenen twins. The Kingsfords have been exploring opportunities to continue their careers in the U.S. in 2027 and recently traveled there to assess their options.
Eighteen-year-old Kayd is coming off an impressive domestic campaign with Honda Racing Australia. The young Australian finished runner-up in the 2026 MX2 championship, claiming three overall victories in his debut season. He is expected to compete in the Australian Supercross Championship before making the move overseas.
His name has been linked to Yamaha Star Racing’s SMX Next amateur program, a potential pathway into the American racing system. Kayd already has experience in that environment: he made his SMX Next debut at Ironman in 2025 and finished fourth overall in this year’s RedBud Scouting Moto Combine, posting moto results of 6-3.
Ryder, 21, is also weighing his options after an injury-disrupted season that saw him finish fifth in the Australian MX2 championship while claiming the SX2 title. Following his recent trip to the United States, he hinted that the visit had been productive, although no finalized deal had been announced at the time.
For now, the two brothers have been linked to different U.S.-based teams, but their contractual plans remain unconfirmed. Their potential departure would be a significant loss for Honda Racing Australia, which has featured both riders in its motocross and supercross programs.
Levi and Jagger Townley Begin a New Development Chapter
The third pair of brothers is Levi and Jagger Townley, sons of former world champion Ben Townley. After two seasons of development in Europe, the New Zealanders will leave the continent and relocate to the United States ahead of the 2027 season.
Their European experience has been an important part of their development. Levi competed in the EMX125 European Championship over the past two seasons, although injuries hampered his consistency and prevented him from completing the campaigns he had hoped for. Even so, he gained valuable experience across a variety of tracks and conditions, which he will now look to build on in his next challenge.
Younger brother Jagger has also progressed through the European ranks, primarily competing in the 85cc class. He recently began racing a 125cc bike, a step up that he will continue to build on after relocating to the United States.
