Triumph Motorcycles will partner with the Dirt Store Motocross Team to represent the brand for its inaugural year in British Motocross.
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Triumph Motorcycles will partner with the Dirt Store team for the 2025 British Motocross Championship. The collaboration brings together Triumph’s engineering prowess and Dirt Store Racing’s expertise, as they set sights on podium finishes across both the MX1 and MX2 classes.
The Dirt Store Triumph Racing team will field a three-rider line-up, including the established talents of Tommy Searle and Joel Rizzi, alongside rising star Billy Askew.
Tommy Searle, who finished second in the MX2 class of the ACU British Championship in 2024, will be returning to race in the MX2 class alongside 17-year-old Billy Askew on the new TF 250-X. Searle is eager to add to his roster after his strong title fight, securing a 66% overall podium rate this past season.
Tommy Searle #100: “A change like this has given me something to really look forward to! Being part of a brand like Triumph, with it being British, and then seeing what they have done in their first year racing motocross is so exciting. Also, racing with the Dirt Store team again, I honestly couldn’t wish to do it with a better group of people.”
Joel Rizzi returns for another year with Dirt Store Racing and will be stepping up to the MX1 class in the 2025 season. His performance last season showcased the incredible speed and determination within his talent. Rizzi will switch to the TF 450-RC next season as he chases his maiden win within MX1.
Joel Rizzi #912: “I’m thrilled to be back onboard the Dirt Store team for 2025. But this year, with Triumph Racing UK&I, it is an awesome opportunity to be a part of, especially being one of the only riders supported to race the new 450. I’m eager for the challenge of the MX1 class, as well as competing in some GPs on the 250 to show what I can do. I can’t wait to keep improving on last year and get the ball rolling.”
Young talent Billy Askew, who completed his first season in both European and UK elite racing in 2024, will also be competing in EMX 250 in 2025. Askew saw a positive debut year in both classes and his invaluable experience gives him a strong building block for the upcoming season.
Billy Askew #441: “It’s great to be a part of the Dirt Store Triumph team. I’m so happy and impressed with how good the Triumph is. I can see how much work has gone in to make this thing as good as it is. I love the whole vibe around the team, and I know it’s gonna be a good year.”
