Luke Clout joins KTM Racing Team for 2026 AUSX
KTM Racing Team is proud to announce the signing of Luke Clout for the upcoming 2026 Australian Supercross Championship, with the experienced Australian set to pilot a KTM 450 SX-F in the SX1 category alongside team regulars Zac Watson, Byron Dennis and Dylan Walsh. Words: KTM Australia
The highly rated 31-year-old has been a regular front-runner in Australian Supercross throughout his career, claiming SX1 series podium finishes on three occasions, including a career-best second in both 2019 and 2023. Clout finished fifth in last year’s championship, with podium results at Rounds 1, 3, and 5.
Clout was also previously part of the KTM Racing Team in 2018, scoring a pair of Australian Supercross podiums during what was a competitive season together with the team. He returns to the fold this year, targeting championship success across the SX1 series.
Luke Clout: “I’m excited to line up for KTM Racing Team in 2026! I’ve been riding the KTM 450 SX-F lately and have been feeling really good already. I didn’t know what to expect since it had been a while since I’d ridden a KTM, but I was pleasantly surprised because the engine is amazing, and it really suits my style. With the team, there are a lot of new people, but also some who were here when I was last, so it’s a bit of a reunion of sorts, which makes me excited to go racing. It feels like a bit of a fresh start for me, which I think is always good – a new environment, a new team – and we’re ready to get to work.”
Kyle Blunden, KTM Group Australia Motorsport Manager: “Luke has consistently proven himself as a front-running contender in Australian Supercross, and his experience, speed and approach to racing make him a great addition to our SX1 program. We're looking forward to combining Luke's skill and determination with the strength of our team as we prepare for the season ahead. We are excited to build momentum together for our fans and put ourselves in a position to challenge for strong results throughout the championship.”
Clout will join Zac Watson in SX1, who is set to make his first Australian Supercross Championship start with KTM Racing Team in 2026, while the capable SX2 pairing of Dennis and Walsh completes the roster aboard the KTM 250 SX-F following what was a successful outdoor ProMX campaign earlier this season.
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