It’s been a tough go for the Liqui Moly Beta Factory Racing here in 2026 as both of their riders have sustained season-ending injuries in the first two rounds. Benny Bloss suffered a broken wrist during the press day session at the season opener in Anaheim and one week later Mitchell Oldenburg took a heavy crash in qualifying, resulting in a concussion and fractures to the radius and ulna in his left arm. Both riders have since undergone successful surgeries but the team made the call to withdraw from the remainder of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and focus solely on the 2026 Pro Motocross season along with the three SMX Playoff rounds.
“This is certainly not how we envisioned our 2026 Supercross season unfolding,” said Carlen Gardner, Race Team Director. “Both Benny and Mitchell showed incredible pace during the off-season, and to have them both sidelined so early is heartbreaking for the riders and the crew. However, we are turning this setback into an opportunity. By committing to the full Pro Motocross season, we are giving our riders the time they need to get back to 100% and giving our fans the chance to see Beta compete at every outdoor national.”
