Supercross: Joey Savatgy signs with Troy Lee Designs Ducati
The newsroomUpdated on October 30, 20263 minJoey Savatgy signs a multi-year deal with Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing and joins R.J. Hampshire in supercross and motocross from 2027.
Key point
Joey Savatgy has signed a multi-year deal with Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing and will ride alongside R.J. Hampshire in supercross, motocross and SMX.
The factory team Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing has signed Joey Savatgy for several seasons. The team's announcement, dated 28 October 2026 and relayed the next day, covers a full programme in AMA Supercross, Pro Motocross and SuperMotocross (SMX). He will join R.J. Hampshire, who is also on a multi-year deal.
What the team announced
Savatgy, from Thomasville, Georgia, says he is excited and sees the team's resources as a major advantage. Team manager Josh stresses his proven 450 results and says the multi-year contracts will let the team develop both riders. The sources consulted give neither the exact length of the contract, nor the bike model, nor the team he is leaving. According to MX Vice, the deal gives him a return to a factory-supported programme.
An established 450 rider
Savatgy turned professional in 2013. His career in a few markers:
- runner-up in the 2016 AMA 250SX East championship;
- moved up to the 450 class in 2019, winning 450SX Rookie of the Year that season;
- 13 career top-five finishes in the 450 class.
His 2026 season
This year he recorded five top-five finishes, including fourth at the Philadelphia Supercross, and 12 top-ten finishes. He finished inside the top 10 of the supercross standings. These numbers describe a consistent rider at the top level of the sport, on whom the factory team is betting for several seasons.
A duo for 2027
With Hampshire and Savatgy, the team fields two riders on multi-year contracts and plans a full programme in supercross, motocross and SMX.
Key points
- Multi-year contract with Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing, starting in 2027.
- Programme: AMA Supercross, Pro Motocross and SMX, alongside R.J. Hampshire.
- Record: 2016 250SX East runner-up, 450SX Rookie of the Year in 2019.
- Not specified in the sources: the exact length, the bike model and the previous team.
The editorial team
Frequently asked questions
Where will Joey Savatgy ride in 2027?
For Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing, on a multi-year contract, with a supercross, motocross and SMX programme.
Who will be his teammate?
R.J. Hampshire, who is also on a multi-year deal with the team.
How was his 2026 season?
Five top-five finishes, including fourth at Philadelphia, 12 top-ten finishes and a place in the top 10 of the supercross standings.
Where is Joey Savatgy from?
He comes from Thomasville, Georgia. The sources consulted do not name his previous team.
Sources
- MX Vice — Joey Savatgy signs multi-year deal with Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati
- GateDrop — Official: Joey Savatgy signs for TLD Red Bull Ducati
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