In his first full year aboard the 250F, Caden Dudney turned heads at the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, claiming both the 250 B (3-1-1) and Schoolboy 2 (12-17) B/C (1-1-1) titles. After his breakout year in the B class, Dudney thanked Ryan Holliday after three years with Team Green Kawasaki, hinting towards a deal with a new team as he moves to the A class.

Now, it has been announced: Dudney has signed a multi-year deal with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing. Yup, somehow, they added another rider—and we hear there might even be yet another rider joining the team shortly. The factory Yamaha team will also have Cole Davies racing in the A class in 2025 as well, alongside their 250cc and 450cc pro athletes. Dudney will make his Yamaha debut at the upcoming Mini O’s event later this month in Florida.  

The following press release is from Yamaha: 

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing Signs Caden Dudney 

MARIETTA, Ga. – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing is pleased to announce a multi-year deal with Caden Dudney. The young rider from Des Moines, Iowa, will make his debut with the team aboard the YZ250F at this year’s Thor Mini O’s and looks to battle for top honors next season in Supercross Futures, the Scouting Moto Combine, the Amateur National Championships and at Loretta Lynn’s.

One of the sport’s top-up-and-coming riders, Dudney had a standout performance at this year’s Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, winning five of his six motos to earn the number one plate in the 250 B and Schoolboy 2 Championships. In addition to the pair of titles, he also won the Oakley Award for setting the fastest lap time during the week of racing at Loretta Lynn’s and was named the Amateur Rider of the Year.

Jensen Hendler – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 250 Team Manager

Caden Dudney – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #40