Muc-Off/FXR/Club MX Yamaha announced today that Coty Schock will move to the 450 Class for the AMA Pro Motocross Championship which kicks off May 24 at Fox Raceway at Pala.
Schock, who is coming off another successful Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in the 250SX West Region which included his first career podium in Arlington, last raced the 450 Class in Pro Motocross in 2021. In 2024, he finished 20th overall in the 250 Class outdoors.
Team owner Brandon Haas said: “Coty is the consummate team player. We build bikes based on rider input and after watching him ride the 450 it was obvious that we had something there. The power to weight ratio will play to his advantage along with his mature riding style and race craft. This was not really on my radar but when he said he wanted to do it, the team went to work building him something special. Now, we are all looking forward to what he can do.” The residual benefits are along the lines of supporting the sponsors and partners by having more exposure in the premier class. The team goal of “Start up front” will make for some exciting races this season as the expectations are that he will do that easily. Perhaps a bold prediction for some, but the team has started up front on a regular basis for the last few years.”
Coty Schock added: “I really wanted to get back on the 450 at some point and this feels like the right time. I know the risks with the points and all that, but I am confident I can get the job done to reap the rewards later in the year. Big thanks to the team for their support. I have been on other teams in my career, but these guys are “all in” once the decision was made. Now it is on me to get the job done and I look forward to the challenge. I would be remiss if I didn’t thank Yamaha for their support as well. They jumped in to support the program as soon as we made the decision.”
Schock finished the 250SX West Region sixth overall and claimed eight top-10 finishes.
