MXA’S WEEKEND NEWS ROUND-UP: BY RACE 5 WE’LL KNOW WHAT’S GONNA HAPPEN

• BREAKING NEWS! SETH HAMMAKER TO MISS THE OPENING ROUND OF THE 250 EAST WITH A WRIST INJURY

The Pro Circuit Kawasaki team has suffered another loss of  one of their star riders. Seth Hammaker will miss Houston on February 4.

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider Seth Hammaker will miss the opening round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250 East series Championship in Houston, Texas, on February 4th following a wrist injury sustained in a crash while practicing. Hammaker was on form to contend for the 250 East title when a crash during a routine practice session resulted in an injury to his wrist. Hammaker consulted medical professionals and it was determined that the injury will force him to miss the opening rounds of the 2023 250 EastChampionship.

Hammaker, the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross ‘Rookie Of The Year’ award winner, claimed two consecutive podium finishes at the start of the 2022 250 West Championship and secured eight top-10 overall finishes in the AMA Pro Motocross season. The Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider carried that momentum into what had been a productive off-season of preparation prior to this set back which will delay him from his goal to once again challenge for race wins.

Seth Hammaker said, “It’s of course frustrating to have an injury right before the start of the season. My training has been going really well recently and I feel that my speed and fitness were up to the level needed to race for wins. This injury will set me back a bit, but my full focus is on mending the injury and getting back out there on the track to compete at the highest level.”

• BEFORE YOU SEE THE ANAHEIM 2 TRACK ON SATURDAY NIGHT, SEE IF YOU CAN FOLLOW THE LAYOUT WITH YOUR FINGER

• EVERY ANAHEIM SUPERCROSS PREMIERE CLASS WINNER FROM 1976 TO 2023

Out of the 80 Anaheim Supercross events held since 1976, only 29 riders have stood on the top step. There was no Anaheim Supercross held for five years —1980, 1988, 1997, 1998 and 2021

• THE SUPERCROSS POINTS STANDINGS HEADING BACK TO THE BIG “A”

Ken Roczen has more than held his own on a bike that he hasn’t raced in seven years. He just needs to get his sea legs. He is fourth in 2023 Supercross points and only 15 points out of the red plate.

AMA 450 SUPERCROSS POINTS STANDINGS
(after San Diego)
1. Eli Tomac …52
2. Cooper Webb…46
3. Chase Sexton…39
4. Ken Roczen…37
5. Dylan Ferrandis…36
6. Justin Barcia…33
7. Jason Anderson…32
8. Adam Cianciarulo…29
9. Aaron Plessinger..29
10. Colt Nichols…28

Enzo Lopes has been the surprise of the 250 West. He is much improved over his past performances with a two 4th place finishes.

AMA 250 WEST POINTS STANDINGS
(after San Diego)
1. Jett Lawrence..52
2. R.J. Hampshire…46
3. Cameron McAdoo…42
4. Enzo Lopes…36
5. Mitchell Oldenburg…35
6. Stilez Robertson…31
7. Phillip Nicoletti…30
8. Derek Kelley…27
9. Dylan Walsh …28
10. Cole Thompson…23

• THE THINNING OF THE HERD IN THE 250 WEST

This crash on the way to the first turn in the San Diego Supercross 250 West class damaged the hopes several riders who were looking for a good finish. The first rider down was Levi Kitchen (43). Meanwhile, Wilson Todd (102) and Mitchel Harrison (84) are about to start a chain reaction. Photo: Mark Riker

Levi flew through the air just as Wilson Todd (102) to hit the rear wheel of Mitchell Harrison (84). Pretty soon all three of them (Kitchen, Harrison and Todd) are hitting the ground. Photo: Mark Riker

Mitchell Harrison (84) is catapaulted forward, while Wilson Todd’s bike keeps him company. Meanwhile, Levi Kitchen is caught up in Harrison’s number 84 bike. Photo: Mark Riker

Harrison and Todd are still tumbling forwards. As for Levi Kitchen, that is his leg sticking straight up in the air behind Harrison’s number 84. Of all the riders who swerved to avoid the melee, only Stilez Robertson (40) and Derek Kelly (41) managed to make it into the top ten. Dylan Walsh (79) was 11th. Hunter Yoder (508) had to come to a complete stop, but got back up to 14th.

• 2023 SUPERCROSS BROADCAST SCHEDULE: ANAHEIM 2 IS ON A PEACOCK ONLY

• THE FEBRUARY 2023 ISSUE OF MXA IS OUT NOW! SUBSCRIBE AND YOU WON’T MISS A THING

On The Cover: This all-orange KTM 150SX project bikes is one of three two-strokes that MXA tested. The three engines were sent out to different tuners to see which one could build the best 150cc two-stroke engine.

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• CLASSIC MXA PHOTO: JOEL IS THE PERFECT PRODUCT SPOKESMAN

Cigarette sponsorship was legal back in the day, and Joel Robert was the perfect athlete to be sponsored by Camel cigarette’s to promote their “Racing” brand. Not just because he was a big star, but because he was a big star who smoked.

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: PRO CIRCUIT’S 2023 T-SHIRT COLLECTION

Pro Circuit Old School T-shirt.

Pro Circuit Drip T-shirt.

Pro Circuit Pit Bike (back) T-shirt.

Pro Circuit Pit bike (front) T-shirt.

Pro Circuit Racing T-shirt.

Pro Circuit Racing Great RaceT-shirt.

All T-shirts are $29.95. For more information on Pro Circuit casual wear go to www.procircuit.com

• BIKES YOU NEVER SEEN BEFORE: 1980 FRENCH-BUILT BARIGO YB500

The French-built Barigo YB500 used a Yamaha XT500 four-stroke engine, but could be ordered to accept a Honda XL500 single also.

Barigo founder Patrick Barigault was asked by a friend to build a frame for his Bultaco in the early 1970s. People were impressed by the Barigault frame and he got an order from a distributor to build frames for Honda 350 engines. These bikes were marketed as the ITM 350. In 1976, Barigault made his first Barigo motorcycles. These were rolling chassis kits that used Honda XL and Yamaha XT four-stroke engines. If they used a Honda engine they were called HB 500s (HB stood for Honda/Barigo) and the Yamaha-powered bike were called YB500s (YB stood for Yamaha/Barigo). In 1983 Barigo’s switched to Rotax engines. Barigo stayed in business until the early 1990s making Supermoto and Rally bikes (and was the only French-made motorcycle of the time).

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MOOSE YAMAHA PW50 HANDLEBAR KIT

Moose Yamaha PW50 handlebar kit.

Moose Racing introduces its new Yamaha PW50 handlebar kit. With the high demand of the bike that started it all, Moose brings you the upgrade you need with the Moose Racing PW50 handlebar kit. It lets you replace the OEM non-adjustable handlebars with a four-post clamp system that allows you to adjust handlebar position and includes a brake mount so you can swap your OEM lever to the handlebars.

The four-post handlebar clamps and brake mount  for the handlebars.

To reduce arm fatigue, the bars are designed to fit smaller children’s hands with a smaller diameter bar than the normal adult-size handlebar. This upgrade is a must for any young rider! It retails for $114.95. See your local dealer or go to www.mooseracing.com to check these out!

• BUDGET BIKE SHOOTOUT: 2023 SUZUKI RM-Z250 FOUR-STROKE “VERSUS” YAMAHA YZ125 TWO-STROKE

Motocross Action took the 2023 Suzuki RMZ250 four-stroke and the 2023 Yamaha YZ125 two-stroke to the track to find out which bike performed better on the track. Why those two bikes? They are both race models, compete in the same class and are the two most affordable bikes on the showroom floors. We wanted to find out which budget racer had the best lap time? Which bike would be best for a Vet rider? Which bike would better suit a Pro/Intermediate rider? We answer all these questions in this video and give you a winner!

• CHECK OUT THE 2023 FXR CATALOG 

To check out the 2023 FXR line CLICK HERE.

• MXA’S AD OF THE WEEK: JT CHEST PROTECTOR

Do you remember when chest protectors covered more than just the front and back of your torso? Even the gloves in this JT ad had padding on the fingers, knuckles and back of the rider’s hands. The bicep guards were there to deal with roost.

• “SATURDAY AT THE GLEN” MOTOCROSS ON FEB. 4 & FEB 11

For more info go to www.glenhelen.com

• OLD SCHOOL TT SCRAMBLES SEASON OPENER ON FEB 4-5

For more info on the Saturday practice and 2022 Awards Ceremony and Sunday’s opening round at Glen Helen go to www.ossrg.org

• 2023 SOBOBA TRAIL RIDE ON FEBRUARY 26, 2023

There will be no post-entries for this year’s Soboba Trail ride—everyone must pre-enter. For more info go to www.sobobarides.biz/home

• 3BROS.COM SIX-HOUR ENDURANCE RACE ON MARCH 12

For more info go to www.glenhelen.com

• TRAVIS PASTRANA’S NITRO RALLYCROSS SEASON FINALE ON MARCH 17-19

For more info go to www.nitrorallycross.com

• WISECO/FASTHOUSE 2023 WORLD TWO-STROKE CHAMPIONSHIP ON APRIL 8

For more info go to www.glenhelen.com

• MXA BIKE TEST VIDEO LIBRARY: THE 2023 BIKES YOU WANT KNOW ABOUT

MXA’S 2023 125 TWO-STROKE SHOOTOUT

MXA’S 2023 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT

2023 KTM 300SX VS HUSQVARNA TC250 TWO-STROKE SHOOTOUT

2023 GASGAS MC125 TWO STROKE VIDEO TEST

2023 SUZUKI RM-Z450 VIDEO TEST

2023 KAWASAKI KX450 VIDEO TEST

2023 GASGAS MC350F VIDEO TEST

2023 HONDA CRF450 VIDEO TEST

2023 KTM FREERIDE E-XC ELECTRIC VIDEO TEST

2023 GASGAS MC250 VIDEO TEST

WE RIDE TONY CAIROLI’S AMA NATIONAL KTM 450SXF

2023 HUSQVARNA FC250 VIDEO TEST

2023 HONDA TRAIL 125 VIDEO TEST (WITH BONES BACON)

2023 KTM 300SX TWO-STROKE VIDEO TEST

2023 GASGAS MC450F VIDEO TEST

2023 KTM 250SXFVIDEO TEST

2023 KAWASAKI KX250 VIDEO TEST

2023 SUZUKI RM-Z250 VIDEO TEST

2023 YAMAHA YZ450F VIDEO TEST

2023 HONDA CRF250 VIDEO TEST

• THE FUTURE IS NOW: 2023 RACE SCHEDULES

2023 AMA SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Jan. 7…Anaheim, CA
Jan. 14…Oakland, CA (moved to Feb. 18)
Jan. 21…San Diego, CA
Jan. 28…Anaheim, CA
Feb. 4…Houston, TX
Feb. 11…Tampa, FL
Feb. 18…Oakland make-up, CA
Feb. 25…Arlington, TX
Mar. 4…Daytona Beach, FL
Mar. 11…Indianapolis, IN, MI
Mar. 18…Detroit, MI
Mar. 25…Seattle, WA
Apr. 8…Glendale AZ
Apr. 15…Atlanta, GA
Apr. 22…East Rutherford, NJ
Apr. 29…Nashville, TN
May 6…Denver, CO
May 13…Salt Lake City, UT

2023 SUPERMOTOCROSS PLAYOFF SCHEDULE (UPDATED)
Sept. 9 …Concord, NC
Sept. 16 ….Joliet, Il
Sept. 23…Los Angeles, CA

2023 AMA ARENACROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Nov. 18…Albany, GA
Nov. 25…Albany, NY
Jan. 6…Loveland, CO
Jan. 13…Prescott, AZ
Jan. 20…Guthrie, OK
Jan. 27….Guthrie, OK
Feb. 3…Reno, NV
Feb. 10…Denver, CO
Feb. 24…Hobbs, NM
Mar. 3…Amarillo, TX
Mar. 10…Tulsa, OK
Mar. 17…Salem, VA
Mar. 24…Little Rock, AR
Mar. 31…Lexington, KY

2023 2023 FIM WORLD MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar. 12…Argentina
Mar. 26…Sardinia
Apr. 10…Switzerland
Apr. 16…Italy
Apr. 30…Portugal
May 7…Spain
May 21…France
Jun. 4…Latvia
Jun. 11…Germany
Jun. 25…Indonesia
July 2…Indonesia
July 16…Czech Rep.
July 23…Belgium
July 30…Finland
Aug. 13…Sweden
Aug. 20…Holland
Sept. 3…Turkey
Sept. 17…Vietnam
Oct. 1…TBA
Oct. 15…England

2023 AMA NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
May 27…Pala, CA
June 3…Hangtown, CA
June 10…Thunder Valley, CO
June 17…Mt. Morris, PA
July 1…Red Bud, MI
July 8…Southwick, MA
July 15…Millville, MN
July 22…Washougal, WA
Aug. 11…Unadilla, NY
Aug. 19…Budds Creek, MD
Aug. 26…Crawfordsville, IN

2023 WORLD SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
July 1…Birmingham, England
July 22….Lyon-Décines, France
Sept. 30…TBD (Southeast Asia)
Oct. 14…Dusseldorf, Germany
Oct. 28…Vancouver, Canada
Nov. 24-25…Melbourne, Australia

2023 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar. 5…Wonthaggi, Vic
Mar. 19…Appin, NSW
Apr. 16…Wodonga, Vic
May 7…Maitland, NSW
May 28…Gillman, SA
Jun. 25…Toowoomba, Qld
Aug. 13…Queeensland, Qld
Aug. 20…Coolum Pines, Qld

2023 “SATURDAY AT THE GLEN” SCHEDULE
Jan. 14…Winter Series #1 (Arroyo Vet track)
Jan. 21…Winter Series #2 (Arroyo Vet track)
Feb. 4…Winter Series #3 (Arroyo Vet track)
Feb. 11…Winter Series #4 (Arroyo Vet track)
Feb. 25…Winter Series #5 (National track)
Mar. 18…Spring Series #1& Pasha 125 Open (National track)
Mar. 25…Spring Series #2 (Arroyo Vet track)
Apr. 15…Spring Series #3 (Arroyo Vet track)
Apr. 22…Spring Series #4 (Arroyo Vet track)
May 13…Spring Series #5 (National track)
June 3…Summer Series #1 (Arroyo Vet track)
June 17…Summer Series #2 (Arroyo Vet track)
June 24…Summer Series #3 (Arroyo Vet track)
July 15…Summer Series #4 (Arroyo Vet track)
July 29….Summer Series #5 (National track)
Aug. 19…Fall Series #1 (Arroyo Vet track)
Aug. 26…Fall Series #2 (Arroyo Vet track)
Sept. 16…Fall Series #3 (Arroyo Vet track)
Sept. 23…Fall Series #4 (Arroyo Vet track)
Sept. 30…Fall Series #5 (National track)
Oct. 21…Winter Series #1 (Arroyo Vet track)
Oct. 28…Winter Series #2 (National track)
Nov.3-5…World Vet Championship (National track)
Nov. 18..Winter Series #3 (Arroyo Vet track)
Dec. 9…Winter Series #4 (Arroyo Vet track)
Dec. 16..Winter Series #5 (National track)

OLD SCHOOL TT SCRAMBLES CHAMPIONSHIP
Feb. 5…Glen Helen (TT Scrambles)
Mar. 26…Glen Helen (TT Scrambles)
Apr.16…Glen Helen (TT Scrambles)
May 21…Glen Helen (Pasha 125/TT Scrambles)
Jun 4…Glen Helen (TT Scrambles)
Oct. 29…Glen Helen (Oktobertfast GP/TT Scrambles
Dec. 17…Glen Helen (TT Scrambles)

2023 WORLD TWO-STROKE MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Apr. 8…Glen Helen, CA

2023 VET MOTOCROSS DES NATIONS
Aug. 24-28…Foxhill, GB

2023 MOTOCROSS DES NATIONS
Oct. 22…Ernee, France

2023 WORLD VET MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Nov. 3-5…Glen Helen, CA

2023 RED BULL DAY IN THE DIRT
Nov. 24-26…Glen Helen, CA

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