“I just keep falling back in love with [it].” Justin Hill on Resetting Mindset, Family Life and Chasing Glory

“I’ve always said that I don’t race bikes for a living. I’m just the provider for my family, whatever it is,” Hill says as he sits in the near-empty conference centre in Calgary ahead of the season-opening Canadian GP. He’s in a remarkable relaxed mood and in good spirits.

“I’ve done a lot of things in my life and lived a lot of life for 31,” he adds, “but easily my favourite thing is racing bikes. It’s hard to beat; it’s the coolest job. Especially as I get older, I appreciate it so much more. It’s become a thing that I just keep falling back in love with.”

Overcoming Adversity and Hitting the Reset Button

Hill’s journey back to World Supercross last season followed a turbulent period that tested both his physical health and mental resolve. A difficult transition from the US playoffs into international competition, compounded by a bout of pneumonia, injuries, and minimal bike setup time, turned what was meant to be a showcase campaign into an uphill battle.

But rather than letting the situation deteriorate further, Hill and his former team, Venum Bud Racing Kawasaki, made the mutual decision to part ways amicably, prioritising longevity and preserving mutual respect. That difficult choice provided the catalyst for a necessary mental and physical reset.

I did a lot of envisioning of what I wanted in life and what I wanted out of my ability. It changed on its own after I sat there and let it happen.

“The biggest part for me as far as starting over was realising that I was burning the candle at both ends,” explains Hill. “I still had a lingering sickness, and I had to just sit there for a second, recover, and watch. I did a lot of envisioning of what I wanted in life and what I wanted out of my ability. It changed on its own after I sat there and let it happen.”

A revitalising off-season paved the way for Hill’s return to form, allowing him to regain strength, clarity, and motorcycle familiarity. And it coincided with an offer to race for Rick Ware Racing in the 2026 season.

“December for me was like, ‘Okay, I’m back. I have energy, I have strength, and I have familiarity with the motorcycle,'” he says. “As long as I’m riding, having fun, somewhat healthy, and know what the bike’s doing, I can rebuild all those things.”

Life on the Ranch and Finding Balance

Away from the stadium lights and gate drops, Hill embraces a self-sufficient lifestyle grounded by family and diverse personal pursuits. Whether maintaining his personal training grounds, lowering his golf handicap with rounds in the mid-70s, or dusting off his guitar, staying grounded at home keeps him balanced.

“Hanging with my kids – that’s number one over any of it; that’s the best to me,” says Hill. “I definitely fell back in love with playing music, for sure. That’s one of the first things that goes when I get busy and when things get hard, so I’ve been trying hard to play because it really brings me happiness and joy.”

Managing his own property and daily routine adds a gritty edge to his routine. “If you watched a day in the life for me, it’s like: water everything at night, sleep a few hours, wake up, and water again. I’m doing it all at once. I’m as cowboy as it gets without riding broncs around.”

A Powerhouse Lineup at Rick Ware Racing

Now aligned with Rick Ware Racing, Hill enters the paddock with a machine and setup that seamlessly mirror his domestic program, a continuity factor he considers vital for his performance.

“I’m not a ‘close my eyes and gas it’ guy; I need to be comfortable, for sure,” Hill says. “This Rick Ware Racing team has provided a pretty neat opportunity for me to almost not even stop my US program. I’m really comfortable right now and feeling awesome.”

Surrounding Hill under the RWR awning is one of the most formidable squads in international supercross, featuring multi-time champion Cooper Webb and reigning SX2 frontrunner Max Anstie.

I want to have fun again at these, and I think that’s coming.

“Very strong team; I’d be surprised if we didn’t take it, I really would,” Hill states confidently when asked about the team’s Championship credentials this season. “Cooper is obviously a multi-time supercross champ. He’s got what it takes and has the mental ability that I’m hoping to draw a little from. Max seemingly just has the series in the palm of his hand; he flourishes here and has so much confidence.”

With equipment dialed, mind reset, and the support of a heavyweight team behind him, Hill is eager to get back between the World Supercross banners and deliver on his true potential.

“I kept looking at these tracks all last year going, ‘These look like fun, dude. I wish I was in a position to be enjoying these and riding them fast,'” Hill concludes. “I want to have fun again at these, and I think that’s coming.”

Momentum Builds for Birmingham

Hill finished third, including P1 in Sprint Race 1, in the season-opening Canadian GP after the Main Event was cut short due to a storm. But as momentum builds for the British GP on 10th October, he is hoping to that that form into the UK leg.

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