AMA Motocross Championship
In his first season racing in the U.S., Searle finished in 6th place in the 250 class of the 2009 [[AMA Motocross Championship]]. He made the podium three times, finishing 3rd overall at Mt. Morris, Lakewood and Buchanan. Searle's debut AMA Supercross season ended early when he injured his shoulder at the Anaheim Two meeting on 23 January. In the two rounds in which he competed before the injury, Searle finished 7th overall at the Anaheim One meeting, and 8th overall at the Phoenix meeting.