Team Green AX ready
By Team TMX on 10th Nov 26
Taylor Hammal and Tristan Purdon will race for Team Green Kawasaki in the 2027 Arenacross British Championship, with both riders lining up on the new KX450F as Kawasaki UK confirms its officially supported team for the six-round series.
Hammal was showing strong form during the 2025 Arenacross campaign, including a fourth-place Pro Main finish at Wembley, before injury brought his season to a premature end. He now returns following one of the strongest years of his career, which included an MXGP appearance at Foxhill and selection to represent Great Britain at the Motocross of Nations.
"I'm really looking forward to having another go at Arenacross," says Hammal. "I was gutted when my campaign ended early in 2025 because I felt like I was just starting to find my form. I really enjoyed the racing, so I've wanted another go ever since.
"2026 has been a massive year for me, and getting the opportunity to race MXGP at Foxhill and represent Great Britain at the Nations meant a lot. I'm feeling confident, and I'm looking forward to taking that into Arenacross.
"It's great to be racing with Team Green Kawasaki, and I can't wait to get back in front of those crowds and see what we can do."
South African Purdon, who is based in Britain, brings considerable Supercross experience to the team and will be looking to put that to good use indoors.
"I'm really excited to be racing Arenacross with Kawasaki, especially on the new KX450F," he says. "It's a brilliant opportunity and I'm looking forward to seeing what we can do with the bike indoors.
"The competition is looking really strong this year, but that's what makes it exciting. We've got a great team behind us, and I know both Taylor and I will be pushing hard to get up front. I can't wait to get started!"
Alongside its Arenacross campaign, Kawasaki UK will use Dirt Bike Live at Birmingham's bp pulse LIVE on 6 and 7 February to give the new KX327 two-stroke its official UK off-road debut.
The machine will be on display for enthusiasts to get a closer look at the latest Kawasaki machinery, with Dirt Bike Live bringing together manufacturers, riders, brands and fans from across the off-road motorcycle world.
With the event running alongside the opening rounds of Arenacross, visitors can check out the new Kawasaki during the day before cheering on Hammal and Purdon as they take to the track.
The six-round series visits Birmingham, Belfast and Aberdeen, with a £150,000 championship prize fund up for grabs.
6 & 7 February – bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham
12 & 13 February – O2 Arena, Belfast
26 & 27 February – P&J LIVE, Aberdeen
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