CASEY COCHRAN JOINS 2025 ROCKSTAR ENERGY GASGAS FACTORY RACING TEAM

As part of its RED-hot new lineup for 2025, the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team proudly announces the addition of rising 250 Class talent Casey Cochran alongside returning GASGAS duo Justin Barcia and Ryder DiFrancesco. The fresh, new official GASGAS squad will be led by newly appointed team manager, Sean Murphy. 

  • Casey Cochran joins Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing’s 250 Class roster for 2025
  • Veteran leader Sean Murphy appointed as Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager
  • Bam Bam and Ryder D gear up for the 2025 season with revitalized GASGAS SMX effort!

This exciting new addition and leadership appointment arrive on the heels of a newly announced partnership between Rockstar® Energy Drink and GASGAS Factory Racing, fueling more anticipation than ever for an action-packed 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) season.   

Cochran has been a Rockstar Athlete since his impressive debut in the 250SX Futures in 2023, where he secured three podium finishes. His journey through the KTM Group’s amateur racing program has been nothing short of remarkable. Last season marked his rookie debut in AMA Supercross, where he began in the SX Futures program to collect pro points before transitioning to the 250SX East division. During Pro Motocross, Cochran further showcased his talent by qualifying P1 at Hangtown and earning his career-first 250MX podium at Spring Creek, finishing third overall. Now, with Barcia and DiFrancesco, Cochran brings new energy and talent to the team, promising an epic dynamic and an electric season ahead.

Casey Cochran: “I'm super stoked to join the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team for the 2025 season. With so many familiar faces around, especially having been a Rockstar athlete since my early amateur career, the transition has been seamless. I am excited to have new teammates that I can learn from and build fresh relationships with as we gear up for Supercross. The crew we have is incredible, and the bike is feeling great. I'm ready to get out on the track and show everyone what this team can do together. Let’s do this!"

Sean Murphy brings nearly a decade of expertise to his new role as team manager for the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team. Murphy has been an integral figure in the motorsport community, serving as team coordinator for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team since its inception in 2015. Murphy’s leadership style, grounded in strategic oversight and a deep commitment to team success, was instrumental in his past role and is set to elevate the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing team as they prepare for 2025.

Sean Murphy, Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager: “I am extremely excited to accept the role of team manager for the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team and be part of this new team partnership between two iconic brands. The Rockstar Energy brand means a lot to our racing family, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have them onboard for the 2024 SMX Championship season. I got to see Casey’s talent and great potential firsthand last year, and I’m excited to see him thrive with riders like Justin and Ryder. We’re ready for 2025!"

Jennifer Kalban, Senior Sports Marketing Manager, Rockstar Energy: "Rockstar Energy is proud to expand our partnership with the KTM Group and continue growing the Rockstar Energy racing family. Working closely with Sean since the inception of the Husqvarna team has been incredibly rewarding and we’re excited to continue taking our collaboration to new heights. We are also proud to continue supporting Casey as he joins the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team and look forward to his continued success."

As we gear up for the upcoming season, the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team is ready to take on new challenges and build on our success. Stay tuned for more updates as we GET ON THE GAS while preparing to line up at A1!

About Rockstar Energy:
Founded in 2001, Rockstar Energy Drink is committed to understanding the mind-body connection, providing functional energy to keep you moving confidently through every moment. It empowers a new generation to feel energized both mentally and physically, giving them the power to access and optimize every version of themselves. Acquired by PepsiCo in 2020, Rockstar Energy Drink offers over 40 products and is available in more than 30 countries. For more information, visit www.rockstarenergy.com and unlock your full potential, mind, and body.

GASGAS FACTORY RACING AND ROCKSTAR ENERGY™ TEAM UP FOR 2025 SMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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Turn up the heat! GASGAS Factory Racing and Rockstar® Energy Drink will take on a bold new challenge together in 2025, introducing the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team that will contest the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship, inclusive of AMA Supercross, Pro Motocross and the SMX Finals series. Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing bringing the heat into 2025! Spicy new collaboration for SMX next year rolled out at EICMA show #51 GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition to tease Rockstar Energy livery Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing will introduce an epic new in-house team for U.S. competition ahead of next season – full details to be revealed! We’ll be formally unveiling our exciting partnership during this week's 110th edition of the legendary EICMA show in Milan, Italy! Don't miss the #51 dirt bike in its striking new Rockstar Energy livery to get a taste of what's in the works... Lining up with the RED-hot 2025 GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition and 2025 GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition in SMX, Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing will be certain to make an impact both on- and off-track from the very first gate-drop of the year. That's right, we're already pumped for Anaheim 1 this coming January! Since first entering the AMA Supercross Championship in 2021, GASGAS Factory Racing has achieved its share of podium-topping success on multiple occasions, first with Justin Barcia winning the 450SX Main Event on debut at Houston that season, and most recently with Pierce Brown picking up the final 250SMX victory of the 2024 season in Las Vegas! Recognized for its long-standing collaboration with AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross Championship teams in the high-profile North American-based series, Rockstar Energy is taking its involvement to the next level with its newfound GASGAS Factory Racing partnership. “Rockstar Energy is excited to officially partner with the GASGAS team for the 2025 season, expanding our footprint in SuperMotocross and further deepening our connection to the sport,” says Steve Mateus, director of sports marketing, PepsiCo. “Motorsports, particularly supercross and motocross, have always been central to Rockstar’s brand legacy. This partnership with the KTM Group is not only true to our roots but also represents a powerful step forward as we look to energize and connect with fans on and off the track.” Above all else, this new partnership underlines the commitment GASGAS has to racing at the highest level. One thing’s sure, GASGAS is fully focused on looking forward and building for the future. Heading into pre-season testing, it’s full steam ahead for Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing. And, just like GASGAS has done over the last four years, in 2025 we’ll be bringing the heat, the fun, and the good times to stadiums and race tracks across the USA! As you might have guessed, new GASGAS dirt bikes, heavily inspired by what we’ll have on show at EICMA, are soon to be released. Stay tuned to our social channels and make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter to be the first in line to see what we’ve been cooking up over the last few months. About Rockstar Energy: Founded in 2001, Rockstar Energy Drink is committed to understanding the mind-body connection, providing functional energy to keep you moving confidently through every moment. It empowers a new generation to feel energized both mentally and physically, giving them the power to access and optimize every version of themselves. Acquired by PepsiCo in 2020, Rockstar Energy Drink offers over 40 products and is available in more than 30 countries. For more information, visit www.rockstarenergy.com and unlock your full potential, mind, and body.

MotoGP™ podium in Thailand as Acosta is back with a bang!

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Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 returned to the sweet haze of podium Prosecco after a stunning performance by Pedro Acosta in wet conditions at Buriram delivered the crew’s fifth trophy of 2024. The Spaniard moved up from 7th on the grid to seize 3rd with two laps to go and bagged his first rostrum appearance since the round 15 in Indonesia. Augusto Fernandez ran top eight at the overcast venue northeast of Bangkok but a late fall meant a DNF.