Following two years of steady growth within the paddock, the RE ZRO Dead Good Race Team will step up to the Pro ranks in both the DTRA and ACU national flat track championships in 2026, recruiting Pro class riders Adam & Jacob James. on the Husqvarna FC450 machines.
Adam James became a national enduro champion in 2021 at the age of 17, was a national junior champion at the age of 14, and has spent the last few years moving over to flat track. In 2024, Adam had not only stepped up from the Intermediate into the Pro class but also finished third overall on his Husqvarna FC450, scoring two podium finishes in a field containing no less than five FIM World Championship regular riders. 2025 saw Adam score more podiums in both the DTRA and ACU flat track series, finishing 4th in both national championships.
Jacob James, also a bright star in the British Enduro ranks, moved over to race full-time in flat track in 2024. Since moving to the flat track discipline, Jacob has won a national title in the Intermediate class and has transitioned into the Pro ranks, recently scoring his first Pro-level podium. In the UK, Jacob finished 5th in the Pro ranks in his first full season at that level, and will be gunning for race wins and a top 3 spot overall in 2026.
Adam and Jacob have also raced internationally in the US, the home of flat track, and scored series points surrounded by some of the best riders in the world.
Rory Milton, team owner;
“Our plans for 2026 are to win the DTRA Pro & ACU national titles, as well as racing internationally in the US and FIM World Championships. We’ve got a lot of hard work to put in over the winter to make this happen, but we’re definitely set up better than ever before to make this happen. Thanks to Adam and Jacob for coming on board, and to all of our sponsors for helping us to make this happen.
Jacob James #4;
“I’m really excited to be joining Dead Good Race Team for 2026 alongside my brother. It’s a great step forward for me to be part of such a motivated setup with strong goals for the year ahead. I’ll be continuing with support from my existing sponsors who’ve been with me since the beginning, and I’m looking forward to developing as a flat track rider alongside the team’s new partners. The goal is to keep progressing and pushing 100% to achieve the best results possible next season.”
Adam James #238;
“I’m excited to be joining Dead Good Race Team for 2026. The past few years have been about learning and developing as a flat track rider, and now I’m ready to build on that progress and challenge for wins and titles. The team has a clear vision and strong support behind it. A lot of work will go in over winter to make sure I’m at my best to race both domestically and internationally with the team. Thanks to Rory for believing in me and bringing me on board!”
Words and Images by the RE ZRO Dead Good Race Team
