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Ryder DiFrancesco has officially signed with Troy Lee Designs Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing entering the 2024 season, lining up alongside Pierce Brown in the 250 class program.

DiFrancesco, 18, will line up for his rookie 250SX campaign when the gates drop on Supercross early next year, in addition to his second term of lining up outdoors in 250MX, and the SuperMotocross (SMX) post-season.

“We’re super-excited to have Ryder DiFrancesco join the team for the 2024 racing season,” explained TLD team manager, Max Lee. “He has a lot of talent and a good work ethic, so I think he’s a great fit for the group and the GasGas brand!”

After beginning this year in Supercross Futures with Kawasaki, DiFrancesco went on to contest the entire Pro Motocross Championship, achieving four top 10 overall results in 11 rounds, and a season-best of sixth at Ironman Raceway’s final round, which earned him 10th place in the standings.

DiFrancesco continued that form at SMX Playoff 1 in Charlotte, where he finished fourth overall, and would eventually race to 12th position in the 250SMX Championship. Now, the teenager is eager to take on fresh challenges in a new environment, equipped with the MC 250F.

“I am very excited to make the transition to the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing team for my first full professional season!” he said. “I’m ready for new challenges and learning a new bike, which is the exciting part of what’s ahead together.”