Jason Anderson (born February 17, 1993) is an American professional Motocross and Supercross racer. He has competed in the AMA Motocross and Supercross championships since 2011. Nicknamed "El Hombre", he is the 2018 450cc AMA Supercross Champion, the 21st winner of the Supercross title.
Anderson currently competes with Monster Energy Kawasaki. Anderson competed for Rockstar for most of his professional racing career, only signing with Kawasaki in October of 2021. With Rockstar, he raced on Suzuki, KTM, and finally Husqvarna bikes.
He trained with Supercross Champion Ryan Dungey for three seasons as well as Marvin Musquin, Cooper Webb, Adam Cianciarulo and Zach Osborne under the stewardship of professional motocross trainer Aldon Baker.
Personal life
Jason Anderson grew up in New Mexico, the son of Mike and Darla Anderson. He raced dirt bikes from a young age and was accompanied to races by his grandparents, whom he is very close to. He turned pro in 2011, and moved to Florida to train under Aldon Baker in 2014. In 2020, he left the Baker's factory and moved to California.
As of 2022, Anderson moved back to his home state of New Mexico and trains at his personal track there and in California. He is married to his wife Kenzie (Meads) Anderson, who is popular on TikTok and Instagram. They eloped in Las Vegas in 2021. Jason can be followed on his popular vlog channel on YouTube, Team Fried, created with friends Matt Rice and Tom Journet.
As of April 2023, Jason and his wife became parents to daughter Siggy.
Season results
Amateur
Anderson started riding at the age of seven. He has 72 amateur wins and 5 Loretta Lynn's Amateur Championships. He was the 2010 Nicky Hayden Award (as it has been called since 2017) winner for motocross and 450A Class champion at Loretta Lynn's.
2011 season
Jason struggled in his pro 250 rookie season for Rockstar Suzuki. Admittedly not having the fitness required. He raced the east coast with his best finish a 6th.
His motocross season was also rough, with his best finish an 8th.
2012 season
Anderson had another tough supercross season, but managed to achieve his first podium, a 2nd place, at the Salt Lake City race.
Jason showed some improvement in his motocross season, placing consistently in the 6th-13th range.
2013 season
Anderson again raced the west coast, and showed promise in his supercross season with 2 podiums and his first pro win, again in Salt Lake City.
Jason stayed mostly in the top 10 in motocross, until the end of the season, but managed to come away with his first podium, a 3rd at Spring Creek.
2014 season
In Anderson's 4th year in the 250 class, he began training with Aldon Baker and the Rockstar team switched to KTM bikes. For this season, Anderson raced with the number 17.
Anderson came out firing as he won the opener in Anaheim. He and Cole Seely battled for the championship in the 250 SX-West. Jason persevered throughout the season, often stealing victories on the final lap, and locked down the championship in his final year in the 250 cc class with 4 wins and 3 podiums.
Jason struggled with small injuries and illness during his motocross season, but stayed mostly in the top 10, with 3 podiums.
After the outdoor season, Anderson's team switched bikes to Husqvarna. Jason raced in the Monster Energy Cup on a 450, placing 7th.
2015 season
Anderson went back to the number 21 this year, and instead of defending his 250 supercross title, moved into the 450 class. He came out strong in his rookie season with a 2nd in Anaheim. He stayed mostly within the top 10, finishing 7th overall in supercross standings with 2 podiums.
Jason had a good 450 rookie motocross season, finishing 6th overall with 4 podiums.
He placed 3rd in the Monster Energy Cup.
2016 season
Anderson was very consistent in his sophomore 450 supercross season, rarely placing outside the top 5. He finished 3rd overall, winning both the season opener in Anaheim, in a strong come from behind victory, and the 11th round in Detroit. He made the podium 5 times.
Jason had a decent motocross season started, making the podium once; but after 5 races, a broken collarbone ended his season.