Colt Nichols and Beta Motorcycles USA have mutually agreed to part ways, effective immediately. Nichols initially signed to compete with the team through the 2025 season.
“I’ve been a little quiet on the socials here lately,” Nichols said in an Instagram post. "... The Beta USA team and myself have decided to mutually part ways. I felt for my well-being and the future of my career this was the best thing for me to do at the moment. I wish them nothing but the best in their future. As far as myself, and what’s next to come, I’m not 100 percent sure yet.”
Beta Motorcycles will continue to operate as a two-rider team and is searching for a replacement for Benny Bloss’ teammate.
“I appreciate Colt for the time he spent with the Beta USA team and we wish him all the best for his future,” said Carlen Gardner, Team Manager, in a release.
Nichols was scheduled to begin the season with the rest of the field at Anaheim in Round 1 before injuring a rotator cuff.
Nichols returned to action for Round 9 in Birmingham and finished 13th. In his remaining six attempts, Nichols failed to crack the top 10 with a best finish of 11th in the season finale at Salt Lake City.
“When building a new team, success does not generally come overnight,” said Tim Pilg, Beta USA President. “There are highs and lows. Our team worked extremely hard with Colt; however, with him being injured and then coming back mid-season, it was a tough uphill battle. We will continue to push non-stop to develop our team into something special. I wish Colt the best for the future.”
Nichols is currently 24th in the SuperMotocross standings.
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