New Athlete Announcement: Straus Mernik, Circus Media's First Moto-X Sponsorship

Fort Worth, TX - November 15, 2025

Written By: Matthew Hledin

Circus Media House is fired up to officially welcome motocross athlete Straus Mernik into the elite circle of Circus Media House sponsored athletes — our first-ever Moto-X athlete under the Circus banner.

Riding for Caldwell Racing, Munn Racing, and KTM Orange Brigade, Straus has already made serious noise on the 85cc motocross circuit across the Texas region and beyond. In 2025, he put together a dominant run at Swan MX, capturing the “Lonestar Night Series” championship in both the 85cc (12–15) and 85cc Open classes — a statement season that proved he’s not just showing up, he’s showing out.

Straus has also represented Caldwell Racing at some of the biggest stops on the calendar, including Oak Hill’s GNC Weekend and Gatorback Mini O’s in Gainesville, Florida, gaining experience and momentum on major stages where the competition is as deep as it gets.

A new look for a new chapter

To kick off the partnership the right way, Circus Media House teamed up with Caldwell Racing and Vibes Decals to build a brand-new graphics kit for Straus’ 2025 KTM 85cc, along with a custom jersey to commemorate the sponsorship. He’ll be rocking the new setup next week at Mini O’s in Gainesville, FL — and it’s going to stand out.

Monster Army for 2026

Straus is also stepping into 2026 with even more momentum, recently joining Monster Energy’s Monster Army program. With the iconic green claw now in his corner, he’ll be chasing podiums in both motocross and watercross events across the country this season.

This is exactly what Circus Media House is about: backing athletes who work harder, push further, and bring real energy to everything they do. Straus is just getting started — and we’re proud to be in his corner for the ride.

Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes content, race weekend coverage, and the full 2026 journey.