Monday, January 5, 2026

MAKITA ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH PIPES MOTORSPORTS GROUP (PMG) SUZUKI

Collaboration will support the PMG Suzuki race team throughout the 2026 SuperMotocross season

Makita has announced a technical partnership with Pipes Motorsports Group (PMG) Suzuki for the 2026 SuperMotocross Championship season.

January 5, 2026, La Mirada, CA – Makita U.S.A., Inc., manufacturer of high-quality professional tools, power equipment, and accessories, has partnered with Pipes Motorsports Group (PMG) Suzuki to support the race team in the 2026 SuperMotocross season. This collaboration reunites two iconic names in American motocross and supercross, bringing together Makita’s engineering excellence and Suzuki’s racing heritage through the PMG Suzuki program.
 
“Makita’s return to Suzuki racing is more than a reunion—it’s a statement about innovation and a continuation of a winning legacy. We first teamed up 21 years ago to capture championships, and today it feels like we never left.” said Brent Withey, vice president, brand marketing, Makita U.S.A., Inc. “Partnering again was an easy choice with a team that shares our relentless drive. Together with PMG Suzuki, we’re blending decades of engineering excellence with cutting-edge technology to push the limits of performance”.
 
Decades of Success
The partnership is a continuation of decades of motorsports success with Suzuki’s strong and competitive racing, with Makita tools being used in the pits to keep the racers and their bikes in top running condition. The partnership underscores a shared commitment to performance, reliability, and innovation at the highest level of professional motorcycle racing.
 
All Eyes on the Podium
As the 2026 SuperMotocross Championship approaches, Makita U.S.A. and PMG Suzuki look forward to building on a legacy of success while pushing the limits of performance and technology on the track. Both brands have a long history in motorsports and are eyeing the podium for the 2026 race season, with events scheduled in major stadiums and racetracks across the U.S.A.
 
Ready to Race
For both Makita and PMG Suzuki, the chance to collaborate will bring a level of engineering, athleticism, and passion to the track that will only get stronger with each passing race. Makita will be providing tools and a full MAKTRAK™ system for the PMG Suzuki team mechanics to keep the race bikes in top condition. On race days, fans can come by the PMG Suzuki pits to take an up-close look at all the Makita tools and equipment that is available and also to talk shop with the PMG Suzuki riders and support staff.
 
“Makita has been a cornerstone partner in Suzuki racing for many years, and their return is meaningful,” said Chris Wheeler, Suzuki Motor USA Motorsports Manager. “Having a trusted brand with such deep roots in our motorsport’s history rejoin the Suzuki family through the PMG Suzuki program speaks to the credibility of the team and the strength of our racing platform. 
  
Makita USA
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial power tools, power equipment, pneumatics, and cleaning solutions that offer a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network throughout the U.S.A. With over 50 years in the United States and over 100 years worldwide, Makita utilizes experience and expertise to manufacture best-in-class solutions. For more information about Makita U.S.A. call (800)4-MAKITA or visit makitatools.com. Find Makita on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter @makitatools.
 

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The partnership is a continuation of decades of motorsports success with Suzuki’s strong and competitive racing, with Makita tools being used in the pits to keep the racers and their bikes in top running condition.

For both Makita and PMG Suzuki, the chance to collaborate will bring a level of engineering, athleticism, and passion to the track that will only get stronger with each passing race.

This collaboration reunites two iconic names in American motocross and supercross, bringing together Makita’s engineering excellence and Suzuki’s racing heritage through the PMG Suzuki program.

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