Levi Kitchen Bio
Levi Kitchen (born February 16, 2001) is an American professional Motocross and Supercross racer who competes in the AMA Supercross and Motocross championships. He is widely recognized as one of the most promising young riders in American two-wheel racing and rides for Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki. Kitchen first broke onto the national scene as the 2022 Pro Motocross 250cc Rookie of the Year and has continued to develop into a championship contender across both indoor Supercross and outdoor Motocross competition.
Early Life and Background
Levi Kitchen was born and raised in Washougal, Washington, a small Pacific Northwest community with deep roots in American Motocross. He is the son of Paul Kitchen and Sara Kitchen and grew up alongside one sister. Washougal is home to a storied round of the Pro Motocross championship, and the area’s rugged terrain helped shape his early love of motorcycles and off-road riding.
Kitchen received his first bike at the age of three, and by six he was already competing in local events. The combination of family support and a strong regional riding scene helped him progress quickly through amateur ranks, where he developed the technical skills and confidence that would later serve him at the professional level.
Path to Professional Racing
As an amateur, Kitchen became one of the most decorated riders in his class, winning four Loretta Lynn’s Amateur Championship titles. Those accomplishments made him one of the most closely watched prospects in the country and set the stage for his transition into professional competition with Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha in 2021.
Levi Kitchen Career
Early Career (2021)
Kitchen turned professional in 2021 with Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha and was eased into the AMA Motocross schedule. He competed in six events during his rookie outdoor season and earned a best finish of eighth overall. The shortened debut campaign allowed him to gain valuable experience at the national level while learning the rhythms of professional racing.
250cc Supercross and Motocross Breakthrough (2022–2023)
In 2022, Kitchen opened the 250 East Supercross championship with a ninth-place finish in Minneapolis before a crash in Arlington ended his indoor season early. He returned outdoors to log strong results, including a moto win and an overall podium, before a practice crash broke his arm. Despite the injury, he came back in time for the final round of the Pro Motocross season.
Kitchen shifted to the 250 West division in 2023 and announced himself as a title threat by winning his first professional Supercross main event at Anaheim 2, a Triple Crown event. He added three more podiums that season and finished third in West points. Outdoors, he delivered one of his most complete seasons, earning three podium finishes and ending the year fifth in the 250cc Motocross standings. In the inaugural SuperMotocross Championship, he posted finishes of seventh, eighth, and fifth, including a moto win at the final round, to finish fourth overall.
On October 2, 2023, Kitchen announced his departure from Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing to join Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki, one of the most storied teams in the sport.
Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki Era (2024–Present)
Now established as a championship threat, Kitchen remained in the 250 West division for the 2024 AMA Supercross season. He put together one of the most consistent campaigns of his career, finishing inside the top five in every race except Nashville and capturing three wins. The title fight came down to the final round in Salt Lake City, where he was edged out by R.J. Hampshire by just five points for the championship.
Kitchen carried that momentum outdoors in 2024, staying inside the top ten throughout the Pro Motocross season. He added three wins and two additional podium finishes on his way to a third-place result in the 250cc Motocross championship. In the SuperMotocross Championship, he posted finishes of third, fourth, and eighth to finish sixth overall. Coming into 2025, Kitchen is positioned as one of the favorites in the 250 class as he continues his development with Pro Circuit Kawasaki.
Driving Style and Strengths
Kitchen is known for his smooth, calculated riding style and his ability to stay out of trouble during long outdoor seasons. He combines a measured Supercross approach with the endurance needed for demanding Motocross motos, and he has shown a particular strength on technical tracks where rhythm and traction are decisive. His partnership with the Pro Circuit Kawasaki program has helped refine his race craft and his starts, two areas that have fueled his rise into title contention.
Notable Races and Milestones
Kitchen’s first professional Supercross victory came at Anaheim 2 in 2023, while his three-win 2024 Supercross season included battles at several of the series’ most iconic venues. Signature moments also include his 250cc Motocross moto wins, his Pro Motocross 250cc Rookie of the Year award, and four Loretta Lynn’s Amateur Championship titles during his amateur career.
Levi Kitchen Career Wins
Kitchen has accumulated Supercross, Motocross, and SuperMotocross victories across the 250cc class since turning professional in 2021. His wins include 250cc Supercross main events and 250cc Motocross motos, along with strong performances in the post-season SuperMotocross Championship.
AMA Supercross and Motocross Highlights
Kitchen claimed his first professional Supercross win at Anaheim 2 in 2023, a Triple Crown event in the 250 West division. He added three more wins during the 2024 Supercross season and finished as runner-up in the 250 West championship. Outdoors, he has recorded multiple moto wins and overall podiums, including a third-place finish in the 2024 Pro Motocross 250cc standings. His 2022 Pro Motocross 250cc Rookie of the Year award marked his arrival as a future contender, and his move to Pro Circuit Kawasaki has accelerated his growth.
Other Wins and Performances
Before turning professional, Kitchen won four Loretta Lynn’s Amateur Championship titles, establishing himself as one of the top amateur riders in the country. He has also recorded a moto win during the SuperMotocross Championship finals, capping his rise from amateur standout to professional title contender.
Levi Kitchen Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Kitchen was raised in Washougal, Washington, by his parents, Paul Kitchen and Sara Kitchen, alongside one sister. The Pacific Northwest riding scene gave him early access to tracks and trails that helped shape his development as a racer.
Personal Life
Kitchen continues to make his home in the Pacific Northwest, where much of his early riding took place. His family has remained a steady presence throughout his professional career, and his upbringing in Washougal continues to influence his connection to outdoor Motocross.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 AMA Supercross season saw Kitchen switch plans at the last minute, pulling out of the Anaheim 1 opener in the West division due to illness and opting to race the East division instead. After early bad luck in Tampa, he rebounded to take the win in Detroit following a red-flag restart, signaling that his title push was back on track.
His season, however, took a heavy hit at Daytona, where a hard crash resulted in a broken collarbone and multiple back fractures. Kitchen underwent recovery and turned his focus toward returning for the outdoor Pro Motocross season later in 2025.
Now riding for Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki with a championship-caliber setup behind him, Kitchen remains one of the most closely watched riders in the 250 class. If he can return to full strength for the Pro Motocross rounds, his consistency and proven race-winning speed should keep him in the conversation for podiums and another deep run in the SuperMotocross Championship.
