Christian Craig returns to Yamaha Star Racing with a two-year deal as rider, 250 coach [Video]

Christian Craig will return to Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing, the team with which he won the 2022 Supercross 250 West title. After two years racing with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna, Craig will compete for the next two years in the SuperMotocross World Championship League on a Yamaha.

In addition to competing in the 31-race schedule, Craig will “help the team with the development of their 250 riders,” according to a press release.

Craig’s tenure with Husqvarna was hampered by injuries. He failed to score a top-five finish with the team, coming close twice with sixth-place finishes in Detroit, Michigan’s Supercross round in 2023 and in the Budds Creek National in Mechanicsville, Maryland, in 2024.

“I’m so excited to be back with the Star Racing team and grateful that even after two years away, they still welcomed and believed in me,” Craig said. “It already feels so good to be back …