Jess Pettis

Motocross athlete

Biography

At 29 years old and originally from Prince George, British Columbia, Jess Pettis is the newest NxtGPhysio ambassador. Currently residing in Bromont, Quebec, he is a professional motocross rider competing at the highest level. Racing for the MX101, FXR, Yamaha race team, he stands out for his iron determination, his agility on the track, and his unwavering passion for motorsports.

Background

Jess’s love story with motocross began very early: he got his very first dirt bike at the age of 5 and entered his first race just two years later, at 7. What started as small local competitions less than an hour from home quickly turned into a worldwide adventure. Turning pro in 2014, his exceptional talent has led him to travel the globe to compete against the elite of his sport, racing on the most demanding tracks across the USA, Canada, and Europe.

 

Career Highlights

2024

– Canadian 450cc Championship – Canada – 1st place (Canadian Champion)

– AMA Supercross (Main Event) – USA – Top 5

2020

– Canadian 250cc Championship – Canada – 1st place (Canadian Champion)

2018

– Canadian 250cc Championship – Canada – 1st place (Canadian Champion)

– Motocross des Nations – International – Top 10

 

Next Challenges

Always hungry for victories and pushing his limits, Jess has set ambitious goals for the coming seasons. On the national stage, he fully intends to reclaim the top step of the podium and capture the Canadian 450cc Champion title in 2027. Internationally, he is preparing a strong return to the USA, where he aims to consistently achieve results between 5th and 10th place against the best riders in the world. Finally, his major goal is to be selected in 2028 to represent Canada at the prestigious Motocross des Nations, which would mark his 5th appearance at this major event.