Levi and Jaggar Townley are heading to the US, signing multi-year deals with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s amateur program.
The Townley brothers are taking the next step in their racing careers, with Levi and Jaggar set to make their US racing debuts in 2027 with one of America’s powerhouse motocross teams.
Levi Townley 
Jaggar Townley
The sons of former world champion Ben Townley, both Kiwi riders have spent the past two seasons racing in Europe, gaining valuable international experience before making the move across the Pacific.
Sixteen-year-old Levi steps up to the 250 class, racing 250A and Open Pro Sport at the amateur nationals, as well as SMX Next aboard the YZ250F.
Levi arrives with an impressive record, including the 2024 FIM 85cc Junior Motocross World Championship, four New Zealand motocross titles and a runner-up finish in the YZ125 class at the 2024 YZ BLU CRU SuperFinale.
Younger brother Jaggar, 14, will campaign the YZ125 in the 125 B/C and Schoolboy 1 classes. He finished third in the 2025 EMX85 Championship before claiming second in the 2026 YZ BLU CRU SuperFinale in France.
Both riders are looking to build on their European experience as they begin a new chapter with Star Yamaha.
“I’m really excited. I can’t wait, really. It’s been a dream of mine since I was little to come to America and race, and obviously to do it with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing is super exciting,” Levi said.
Jaggar added: “I’m really excited to come over to the US. It’s a dream come true, and to ride for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing is a really awesome opportunity.”
The team’s amateur racing season kicks off at the 54th Annual Thor Mini O’s, November 21–28, at Gatorback Cycle Park in Florida.
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