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MAYLA HERRICK Headlines 2027 WMX Full-Season Debut

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November 4, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • MAYLA HERRICK steps up to contest her first full WMX season in 2027, making her one of the most closely watched rookies in women’s motocross heading into the six-round campaign.
  • Three-time reigning champion LACHLAN TURNER chases a historic four-peat, cementing her status as one of the sport’s all-time greats with each passing season.
  • Australian star CHARLI CANNON, back-to-back runner-up, and consistent podium finisher MIKAYLA NIELSEN are primed to mount the strongest challenges to Turner’s throne.
  • International FIM Champions LOTTE VAN DRUNEN and DANIELA GUILLEN competed in 2026, and the series expects even more global talent drawn by NBC Sports, Peacock, and SMX Video Pass coverage.
  • The WMX Invitational returns September 25 on a hybrid Supercross/Pro Motocross track at the SMX World Championship Final, offering the season’s most unique and high-profile stage.

UPCOMING:

  • 2027 WMX Round 1 – Pala Raceway, Southern California (May 28-29, 2027)
  • 2027 WMX Round 2 – Hangtown Motocross Classic, Northern California (June 4-5, 2027)
  • 2027 WMX Round 3 – Thunder Valley Motocross Park, Colorado (June 11-12, 2027)
  • 2027 WMX Round 4 – Unadilla MX, Central New York (August 13-14, 2027)
  • 2027 WMX Round 5 – Budds Creek Motocross Park, Southern Maryland (August 20-21, 2027)
  • 2027 WMX Round 6 – Ironman Raceway, Indiana (August 27-28, 2027)
  • 2027 WMX Invitational – SMX World Championship Final, venue TBA (September 25, 2027)

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

LOTTE VAN DRUNEN LACHLAN TURNER MAYLA HERRICK MIKAYLA NIELSEN DANIELA GUILLEN CHARLI CANNON

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Slaw originally appearing on vurbmoto.com