Factory Connection - Rider Support

The 2026 Rider Support application period is now OPEN.

Factory Connection accepts applications Sept 1st to Dec 31st each year.

Program

Factory Connection supports Amateur and Professional level riders in all aspects of Off-road racing. We are currently looking for racers and riders that are going to represent the Factory Connection name in a positive manner. It is not just about winning races it is about sharing your experiences of using Factory Connection Suspension with others and promoting the Factory Connection Brand to the best of your ability.

As a Factory Connection sponsored Athlete we would like you to provide feedback on local tracks and how your suspension is performing and we will require you to use and promote Factory Connection Products and Services whenever possible across your Social Media Platforms and any other Podium or Media opportunities that may arise.

Current Support Riders

Must re-apply each year as Rider Support is not automatically carried over.

When to apply

We accept applications for the Rider Support Program from Sept 1st – December 31st each season. Sponsorship can be obtained through the Factory Connection on-line application that is available from this page while the program is open.

What is Required to Apply?
  1. You must be an active off-road motorcycle racer with a regular racing schedule.
  2. You need to list a minimum of 3 overall event results from previous year that can be verified or provide a sufficient reason for not having any recent results.
  3. We need to know bikes, class and events you intend to run during the next season.
  4. We would like to know your expectations and goals for upcoming racing season.
  5. Previous support riders: we would like to know all the referrals you sent to us during the past 12 months.
  6. All Applicants must completely fill out all fields of the application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Acceptance into Program!

We will contact you via email to let you know if you are accepted into the Factory Connection support program. If you are not being accepted we will contact you and let you know why. If you do not hear from us within 20 days of submitting your application please contact us via phone or email.

If you receive an offer of support, please read the contract carefully. If you have questions, please contact us. If you agree to the terms you can accept the offer of support and become a Factory Connection sponsored rider.

Thank you for your interest in Factory Connection.

Factory Connection - 2026 Riders
Ronald Dalheim
Geneseo, NY
Colby
Nottingham, NH
Larone Dick
Creston, BC
Eric Gerber
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Ayden Gerber
Lake City, MN
Ashley Hall
Englewood, FL
Sammy Dorris
Greenbrier, TN
Todd Gailes
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Timothy Bailey
Leesburg, GA
Stephen Jarvis
Ruidoso Downs, NM
Jeffrey Louwers
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Test Wallace
Farmington, NH
Thomas Gallagher
Nesquehoning, PA
Trevor Zartan
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Tom Buffington
Belfair, WA
Steven Ahonen
East Sandwich, MA
Greg Stevenson
Portland, OR
Kelesy Harris
Keedysville, MD
Jim Rasmussen
Los Gatos, CA
Tucker Hollister
Gaylordsville, CT
Landen Raeder
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Kaiden Rivera
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Justin Evans
Cunningham, TN
Theodore Temple
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Samson
Port Orchard, WA
Tavin Krutop
Sun Peaks, BC
Eric Staplins
Pomfret Center, CT
Testing Rider
Farmington, NH
Ezra Miles
Waterford, CT
Travis Eck
Collinsville, IL
Gary Sensor
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