2022 THUNDER VALLEY NATIONAL PRE-RACE REPORT: TV SCHEDULE, INJURED LIST & MORE

The third round is nearly here and we’ve already kicked off the 2022 AMA Nationals with a bang. The first two rounds have shown us that there are some serious contenders in both classes from young to old. However, both classes have already had their fair share of injuries which we’ll dive into down below. But first, let’s figure out this whole how to watch Pro Motocross thing because if you’ve tuned into the first two rounds already, well, you probably already know it can be kind of frustrating trying to watch The Great Outdoors.

2022 THUNDER VALLEY NATIONAL | FULL COVERAGE

HOW TO WATCH PRO MOTOCROSS 2022

You may have watched Supercross on Peacock in the past, but get ready to pull out your wallet again to watch the 2022 Motocross Nationals. With NBC Sports going away for 2022, the AMA Nationals have moved to MAVTV and MAVTV-Plus. So if you’re TV Provider does not have MAVTV, you will have to purchase MAVTV Plus which you can do so HERE. A list of the network providers can be found HERE.

MAVTV Plus will provide worldwide LIVE streaming coverage for the 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship events for a subscription fee of $6.99 USD Monthly or $99 USD Annually. For streaming and mobile viewers, subscribers to MAVTV Plus will receive live coverage of the motos that air on MAVTV in addition to tape-delayed coverage of the motos scheduled to air on NBC. MAVTV Plus will also feature exclusive content for subscribers, including qualifying shows every race day to see which rider will emerge with pole position and first gate pick. On demand access to coverage from the entire 2022 season will also be available for fans who want to rewatch the action or wait to watch the drama unfold for the first time at their convenience.

Thunder Valley National: Qualifying – 9:00 AM (pacific) – Only on MAVTV PLUS

Thunder Valley National: 250 Moto 1 – 2:00 PM (pacific) – MAVTV & MAVTV PLUS
Thunder Valley National: 450 Moto 2 – 3:00 PM (pacific) – MAVTV & MAVTV PLUS
Thunder Valley National: 250 Moto 2 – 4:00 PM (pacific) – MAVTV & MAVTV PLUS
Thunder Valley National: 250 Moto 2 – 5:00 PM (pacific) – MAVTV PLUS

50 YEARS OF AMA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MOTOCROSS

“With the landmark 50th anniversary rapidly approaching, MX Sports Pro Racing has announced a unique and exciting addition to its historic broadcast package for the 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. A collection of American motocross all-stars will join host and lead commentator Jason Weigandt in the announcers booth during the live broadcasts of all 48 motos this summer on MAVTV Motorsports Network and NBC TV Network, with streaming on MAVTV Plus.”

Featured guests commentators include:

• Ricky Carmichael: 10-time Pro Motocross Champion with 102 career wins
• Broc Glover: 6-time Pro Motocross Champion with 35 career wins
• Rick Johnson: 5-time Pro Motocross Champion with 33 career wins
• Ryan Villopoto: 5-time Pro Motocross Champion with 31 career wins
• James Stewart: 3-time Pro Motocross Champion with 48 career wins
• Jeff Emig: 3-time Pro Motocross Champion with 29 career wins
• David Bailey: 3-time Pro Motocross Champion with 18 career wins
• Jeremy McGrath: 450cc/250cc Pro Motocross Champion with 17 career wins
• Adam Cianciarulo: 250 Class Pro Motocross Champion with 9 career wins
• Damon Bradshaw: 10 career Pro Motocross wins

WHO’S WHO AND WHO’S NEW (PLUS INJURY REPORT)

Below is a list of some of the Factory and Privateer teams with who’s in and who’s out for Thunder Valley. 

450 CLASS

• HONDA HRC
  • KEN ROCZEN
  • CHASE SEXTON (placed second last weekend)
• STAR RACING YAMAHA
  • DYLAN FERRANDIS (The defending Champion injured his thumb on Tuesday before Pala, will miss the beginning of the season)
  • ELI TOMAC (Placed third last weekend Current 450 Supercross champ)
  • CHRISTIAN CRAIG (Current 250 West Supercross champ has moved up permanently to the 450 class)
• MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI
  • JASON ANDERSON (Won last weekend)
  • JOEY SAVTAGY (Recovering from injury but has returned to racing)
  • ADAM CIANCIARULO (Injured: taking the summer off to heal from his shoulder injury)
• REDBULL KTM
  • RYAN DUNGEY (Returning after a 5-year hiatus)
  • AARON PLESSINGER (Recovered from his 2022 Supercross injuries)
    
  • TONY CAIROLI (Plans on racing the first four rounds before committing to all 12)
  • COOPER WEBB (Out for 2022 Outdoor season to heal multiple injuries)
  • MARVIN MUSQUIN (Not racing this summer, had a Supercross-only contract)
• ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA
  • SHANE MCELRATH (Currently filling in for Dean Wilson for at least 5 rounds and will continue to ride if Dean does not comeback)
  • MALCOLM STEWART (Plans on missing the first half of the season due to an injury sustained at St. Louis Supercross)
  • DEAN WILSON (For now, Dean will be missing the first five rounds to continue and heal from his injury he sustained in the 2022 Supercross season)
• TROY LEE DESIGNS / REDBULL / GASGAS
  • JUSTIN BARCIA 
• MUC-OFF / FXR / CLUBMX YAMAHA
  • GARRETT MARCHBANKS (This will be both Garrett and Alex’s first year in the 450 National class)
  • ALEX MARTIN
  • PHIL NICOLETTI (Sustained an injury in Supercross but will be back on the 450 if he returns this summer)
• TWISTED TEA / HEP SUZUKI
  • BRANDON HARTRANFT
  • JUSTIN BOGLE
• TEAM BBMX KTM (Previously known as Rocky Mountain KTM)
  • FREDDIE NOREN (Went from Privateer to the BBMX team.)
  • BENNY BLOSS (Rode for Team Tedder KTM in Supercross, but Team Tedder doesn’t race MX)

250 CLASS

• HONDA HRC
  • JETT LAWRENCE (Current 250 title holder in both Motocross and Supercross)
  • HUNTER LAWRENCE (Finished second in the 2022 Supercross season)
• STAR RACING YAMAHA
  • JUSTIN COOPER
  • COLT NICHOLS (Returning from injury, isn’t racing yet)
  • LEVI KITCHEN
  • NATE THRASHER
  • MATT LEBLANC
  • NICK ROMANO

Sadly, Cameron McAdoo was injured on the first lap of 250 Moto 1 at Pala. 

• MONSTER ENERGY PRO CIRCUIT KAWASAKI
  • JO SHIMODA (In similar fashion to Star Yamaha, Jo was the only one on the team to remain healthy)
  • CAMERON MCADOO (Injured: broken sternum, bleeding lungs)
  • AUSTIN FORKNER (Injured: Austin raced Pala, but now will undergo shoulder surgery, most likely will miss the summer)
  • SETH HAMMAKER 
  • JETT REYNOLDS (Returning from injury sustained during Supercross, Jett missed Pala/Hangtown and we are unsure if he will lineup at Thunder Valley)
• REDBULL KTM
  • MAX VOHLAND

• ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA
  • RJ HAMPSHIRE (Rj crashed at Hangtown and was skewered by a stake off the side of the track! Yikes! Thankfully Rj has said it won’t be long till he’s back.)
  • STILEZ ROBERTSON 
  • JALEK SWOLL
• TROY LEE DESINGS / REDBULL / GASGAS
  • MICHAEL MOSIMAN (Michael was third in the 250 third in the 250 West Supercross series)
  • PIERCE BROWN (Pierce was third in the 250 East Supercross series)
• BARX CHAPARALL SUZUKI
  • DEREK DRAKE
  • DILAN SCHWARTZ (Injured: recovering from broken wrist)
  • CARSON MUMFORD (Injured: recovering from broken foot)
• MUC-OFF / FXR / CLUBMX YAMAHA
  • JEREMY MARTIN (Jeremy will be joining the ClubMX roster for 2023 alongside his brother Alex, however he plans on sitting out for the remainder of 2022)
  • BRANDON SCHARER (Injured: compression fracture in his back from crashing at Pala)

2022 THUNDER VALLEY NATIONAL RACE DAY SCHEDULE

7:00am – 2:00pm Rider Services / Will Call Opens
7:15am – 7:30am Riders Meeting at MX Sports Semi
7:30am – 7:45am Chapel Service at MX Sports Semi

2022 PRO MOTOCROSS OVERALL POINT STANDINGS 

450 CLASS POINT STANDINGS (AFTER ROUND 2 OF 12)

Chase Sexton holds on to the red plate after getting second at Hangtown.

250 CLASS POINT STANDINGS (AFTER ROUND 2 OF 12)