MXA’S WEEKEND NEWS ROUND-UP: THE BIG GUNS GET THEIR FIRST WEEKEND OFF IN 12 WEEKS

On Apr 1, 2022 Last updated Apr 5, 2022

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• MXA VIDEO: 2022-1/2 HUSQVARNA FC450 ROCKSTAR EDITION VIDEO TEST

• THE LAST REM MOTOCROSS POSTER WAS A NICE TOUCH

When Frank and Myra Thomason decided to stop promoting the REM races at Glen Helen after their final March 19, 2022, race, the Glen Helen website ran this race poster in honor of the final race (although Glen Helen will continue holding the legendary Saturday races starting on April 2 (see race flier below) — it featured a Debbi Tamietti photo of long-time REM regulars Lars Larsson (13) and Jody Weisel (192) riding through a cloud.

• THIS WEEK IN MXA WITH JOSH MOSIMAN: ANY POWER STEERING HOP-UPS YET?

• “SATURDAY AT THE GLEN” KICKS OFF THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 2

Even though REM’s Frank and Myra retired, Glen Helen has vowed to keep the Saturday REM tradition alive by hosting the next generation of Saturday motocross races. The gate fees have been lowered to $10 per person. The entry fees have been lowered to $30 (with post entries at $40). Practice starts at 8:00 a.m. (instead of 8:30 a.m.) and the first moto will be at 9:00 a.m. As an experiment, the first moto of each class will get a parade lap to see how much the track changed since their practice session. Additionally, John Allen will still be building the track for Saturdays just as he did for REM.

To see how pre-entry works for “Saturday at the Glen,” all you have to do is Click Here to see the pre-entry sign-up system.

• MXA VIDEO: 2022-1/2 KTM 250SXF FACTORY EDITION VIDEO TEST

• GODSPEED! JAROSLAV FALTA (1951-2022)

Jaroslav Falta.

Jaroslav Falta died suddenly at the age of 71 on Sunday, March 27, 2022. The news was reported by Jaroslav’s daughter Martina, who wrote,” Without warning, the person with the biggest heart left us last night. I love you so much, daddy.” Jarolav was born in Rumburk, Czecholovakia, on March 23, 1951.

During his ten-year 250 Grand Prix motocross career, Jaroslav Falta raced CZ motorcycles through the 1970s right up to 1980. He finished in the top ten eight times. Illustration: Timothy P. Dolly

Jaroslav Falta receiving his Czech Medal of Merit earlier this month.

Jaroslav often said that he was better known outside of Czechoslovakia than in his home country, but he was voted the “Czech Motocross Rider of the Century” in 2020 and earlier this month he was awarded the Medal of Merit of the First Degree by Czech Republic President Milos Zeman.

Jaroslav at his 71st birthday celebration just a eight days ago.

Racing for the communist-controlled Czechoslovakian CZ team Jaroslav Falta had a different perspective on the sport than most riders. He missed the glory days of CZ dominance in the late ’60s and had to ride outdated early 1970s machinery against the might of the Japanese works bike (led by former CZ riders Joel Robert and Roger DeCoster on Suzukis). Then, he was a victim of Russian team tactics in 1974 that cost him a shot at the 250 World Championship. However, he did get to come to America to race and won the 1974 Los Angeles Coliseum Supercross.

Jaroslav Falta had “almost” won the 1974 250cc World Championship. He “almost won” because at the final round of the 1974 250cc World Championships in Wohlen, Switzerland, Russian KTM rider Guennady Moiseev held a slim 16-point lead over Falta. And, in what appeared to be a plot, Russian riders Pavel Rulev, Viktor Popenko and Evgeni Rybalchenko attacked Falta mercilessly, culminating in the infamous “Popenko T-Bone!” Amazingly, Falta fought back to win both motos, but the Russians protested the results, saying that Falta had jumped the starting gate. The FIM jury sided with the Russians and relegated Falta to second place for the race and out of the 250cc World Championship by 6 points.

• MXA VIDEO: 2022-1/2 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION VIDEO TEST

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: RYAN VILLOPOTO YZ125 GRAPHICS BY BACKYARD DESIGNS

Ryan Villopoto is known as one of the most talented and successful riders and has impressed the world of dirt bikes with stellar performances throughout his professional career. After he announced his retirement from professional motocross and Supercross in 2015, Ryan still stayed true to the sport and his passion for dirt bikes. He still rides not only for fun but as part of his work as a brand ambassador for Yamaha Motorcycles and Backyard Design USA.

Ryan will be racing his Yamaha YZ125 at selected events in 2022 and his graphics kit is available from Backyard Design. Of course, the design is also available for the two stroke sibling, the 2022 YZ250, as well as the older models like the 2015 to 2020 or the 2021 YZ125.

You can also find this kit for their four-stroke counterparts the YZ250F and YZ450F and even for all of our available YZ85 models from 2015 through to 2022. For more info go to www.backyarddesignusa.com

• MXA VIDEO: 2022-1/2 HUSQVARNA FC250 ROCKSTAR EDITION VIDEO TEST

• THE WILD WILD 250 WEST GOT EVEN WILDER IN SEATTLE

Hunter Lawrence (96) took his second win of the 250 West season thanks to Michael Mosiman knocking Christian Craig down and Craig’s falling bike bending Mosiman’s rear brake rotor. Those two occurences gave Hunter a big enough lead to hold on or the victory.

Christian Craig’s on track performances are excellent, but his podium performances haven’t endeared him to the fans. He does have a solid 26-point lead over Hunter Lawrence (which is exactly one race worth of points).

Michael Mosiman was the fastest man in the Seattle 250 West main event. Mosiman caught and passed early leader Christian Craig, who pushed on into a no-win situation and got knocked down for it. Mosiman is third in 250 West points, but 30 points behind Craig.

Joe Shimoda made a last corner attempt to pass Mosiman for third, but it failed. His fourth place finish moved him up to 11 points out of 4th for the series.

2022 SEATTLE SUPERCROSS 250 RESULTS
1. Hunter Lawrence…Hon
2. Christian Craig…Yam
3. Michael Mosiman…Gas
4. Jo Shimoda…Kaw
5. Vince Friese…Hon
6. Garrett Marchbanks…Yam
7. Chris Blose…Gas
8. Jalek Swoll…Hus
9. Robbie Wageman…Yam
10.Derek Kelley…KTM

2022 AMA 250 WEST SUPERCROSS POINTS STANDINGS
(After 7 of 10 rounds)
1. Christian Craig (Yam)…171
2. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)…145
3. Michael Mosiman (Gas)…141
4. Vince Friese (Hon)…117
5. Jo Shimoda (Kaw)…106
6. Nate Thrasher (Yam)…94
7. Robbie Wageman (Yam)…94
8. Garrrett Marchbanks (Yam)…90
9. Carson Brown (KTM)…83
10. Chris Blose (Gas)…79

• $15,000 PASHA 125 OPEN AT THE WORLD TWO-STROKE CHAMPIONSHIP ON APRIL 16

The Pasha 125 Open race has a $15,000.00 purse. It is divided into three classes with $5000 being paid out per class. The 125 Pro class purse breakdown is first place $2500, second place $1500 and third place $1000. The Over-30 and Over-50 125 classes purse breakdown is first place $2000, second place $1000, third place $800, fourth place $700 and fifth place $500. For more info go t0 www.glenhelen.com

• LAST WEEK’S SEATTLE 450 SUPERCROSS RESULTS

Eli Tomac managed to make the Seattle Supercross boring as he opened up a quick lead and was never challenged.

Jason Anderson (21) ended up second after Justin Bacia landed on a Tuff Block and crashed. Justin remounted fat enough to finish 5th.

Marvin Musquin has become Mr. Third place.

2022 SEATTLE SUPERCROSS 450 RESULTS
1. Eli Tomac…Yam
2. Jason Anderson…Kaw
3. Marvin Musquin…KTM
4. Malcolm Stewart…Hus
5. Justin Barcia…Gas
6. Cooper Webb…KTM
7. Dean Wilson…Hus
8. Justin Bogle…Suz
9. Mitchell Oldenburg…Hon
10. Brandon Hartranft…Suz

2022 AMA 450 SUPERCROSS POINTS STANDINGS
(After 12 of 17 rounds)
1. Eli Tomac (Yam)…281
2. Jason Anderson (Kaw)…227
3. Justin Barcia (Gas)…222
4. Malcolm Stewart (Hus)…221
5. Cooper Webb (KTM)…208
6. Marvin Musquin (KTM)…206
7. Chase Sexton (Hon)…183
9. Dean Wilson (Hus)…151
9. Dylan Ferrandis (Yam)…141
10. Ken Roczen (Hon)…133

• MXA VIDEO: 2022 MXA 450 SHOOTOUT VIDEO TEST

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Z1R F.I. LUMEN YOUTH HELMET

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• 2022 AMA SUPERCROSS WINNERS AT A GLANCE

Cameron McAdoo took his KX250 to the top step of the podium at the Texas round.
Venue 450 250
Jan. 8…Anaheim, CA…………..Ken Roczen……………….Christian Craig
Jan. 15…Oakland, CA………….Jason Anderson………….Christian Craig
Jan. 22…San Diego, CA……….Chase Sexton……………..Michael Mosiman
Jan. 29…Anaheim, CA…………Eli Tomac………………….Christian Craig
Feb. 5…Glendale, AZ…………..Eli Tomac…………………..Hunter Lawrence
Feb. 12…Anaheim, CA…………Jason Anderson………….Christian Craig
Feb. 19…Minneapolis, MN…..Jason Anderson………….Jett Lawrence
Feb. 26… Arlington, TX……….Eli Tomac…………………..Cameron McAdoo
Mar. 5…Daytona Beach, FL….Eli Tomac…………………..Jett Lawrence
Mar. 12…Detroit, MI…………..Eli Tomac…………………..Jett Lawrence
Mar. 19…Indianapolis, IN……Eli Tomac…………………..Jett Lawrence
Mar. 26…Seattle, WA………….Eli Tomac…………………..Hunter Lawrence
Apr. 9…St. Louis, MO……………..
Apr. 16…Atlanta, GA………………
Apr. 23…Foxborough, MA………..
Apr. 30…Denver, CO………………
May 7…Salt Lake City, UT……….
450 points leader……………………..Eli Tomac (Yam)
250 West points leader……………Christian Craig (Yam)
250 East points leader…………..Jett Lawrence (Hon)

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We also sat down with former AMA Pro and 250 West Supercross winner Casey Lytle to see what he’s been up to since his Honda of Troy, Yamaha of Troy, FMF Honda and Pro Circuit Kawasaki days. Casey now works at KTM where he has been the Factory Team Manager, Red Bull KTM team test rider, Race Team coordinator, West Coast Customer Service Manager and has since moved over to the KTM testing department where he oversees development on the new production bikes.

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• 2022 TT SCRAMBLES CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES ON APRIL 3

The next race is on April 3. For more info contact the Old School Scrambles Racing Group at www.ossrg.com

• 12 DOWN! 5 TO GO

2022 AMA SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Jan. 8…Anaheim, CA
Jan. 15…Oakland, CA
Jan. 22…San Diego, CA
Jan. 29…Anaheim, CA
Feb. 5…Glendale, AZ
Feb. 12…Anaheim, CA
Feb. 19… Minneapolis, MN
Feb. 26… Arlington, TX
Mar. 5…Daytona Beach, FL
Mar. 12…Detroit, MI
Mar. 19…Indianapolis, IN
Mar. 26…Seattle, WA
Apr. 9…St. Louis, MO
Apr. 16…Atlanta, GA
Apr. 23…Foxborough, MA
Apr. 30…Denver, CO
May 7…Salt Lake City, UT

• 2022 FIM GRAND PRIX CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE IN AGUEDA, PORTUGAL, ON APRIL 3

• 2022 AMA 250/450 NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

2022 AMA NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
May 28…Pala, CA
June 4…Hangtown, CA
Jun 11…Thunder Valley, CO
June 18…Mt. Morris, PA
July 3…Red Bud, MI
July 9…Southwick, MA
July 16….Millville, MN
July 23….Washougal, WA
Aug. 13…Unadilla, NY
Aug. 20…Budds Creek, MD
Aug. 27…Crawfordsville, IN
Sept. 3…Pala, CA

• TENTATIVE 2022 RACE SCHEDULES

Bye bye Seattle, hello a weekend off.

2022 FIM GRAND PRIX CHAMPIONSHIP (TENTATIVE)
Feb. 27…Matterley Basin, England
Mar. 6…Mantova, Italy
Mar. 20…Villa La Angostura, Argentina
April 3…Agueda, Portugal
April 10…Trentino, Italy
Apr. 24…Kegums, Latvia
May 1…Orlyonok, Russia (CANCELED)
May 15…Rio Sardo, Sardinia.
May 29…Intu Xanadu, Spain
June 5…Ernee, France
June 12…Teutschenthal, Germany
June 26…Samota, Indonesia
July 3… Jakarta, Indonesia
July 17…Locket, Czech Republic
July 24…Lommel, Belgium
Aug. 7…Uddevalla, Sweden
Aug. 14…KymiRing, Finland
Aug 21…St. Jean d’ Angely, France
Sept. 4…Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
Sept. 18…TBA

2022 AMA NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
May 28…Pala, CA
June 4…Hangtown, CA
June 11…Thunder Valley, CO
June 18…Mt. Morris, PA
July 3…Red Bud, MI
July 9…Southwick, MA
July 16….Millville, MN
July 23….Washougal, WA
Aug. 13…Unadilla, NY
Aug. 20…Budds Creek, MD
Aug. 27…Crawfordsville, IN
Sept. 3…Pala, CA

2022 KICKER ARENACROSS SERIES
Jan. 7-8…Loveland, CO
Jan. 15…Amarillo, TX
Jan. 21-22…Oklahoma City, OK
Jan. 29…Greensboro, NC
Feb. 4-5…Reno, NV
Feb. 11-12…Denver, CO

2022 WORLD SIDECAR MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Apr. 24… Holland
May.22…Czech Republic
June 12…Holland
June 26…Ukraine
July 3…Estonia
July 10…TBA
July 23…No. Ireland
July 31…Germany
Aug. 7…TBA
Aug. 28…Czech Republic
Sept. 4…Slovenia
Sept.18…Germany

2022 WORCS OFF-ROAD SCHEDULE
Jan. 21-23…Primm, NV
Feb. 18-20…Glen Helen, CA
Mar. 11-13…Lake Havasu City, AZ
Apr. 8-10…Taft, CA
Apr. 29-May 1…Las Vegas, NV
May 27-29…Cedar City, UT
Sept. 16-18…Preston, ID
Oct. 14-16…Mesquite, NV
Nov 4-6…Primm, NV

2022 CANADIAN TRIPLE CROWN SERIES
June 5…Kamloops, BC
June 12…Drumheller, AB
June 19…Pilot Mound, MB
July 3…Walton, ON
July 10…Courtland, ON
July 17…Ottawa, ON
July 24…Moncton, NB
July 31…Deschambault, QC
Aug. 14…Walton, ON

2022 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar. 27…Wonthaggi
Apr. 10…Mackay
May 1…Wodonga
June 26…Maitland
July 24…Coffs Harbour
Aug. 14…Queensland Park
Aug. 20…Coolum (Saturday)

2022 MICHELIN BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar. 20…FatCat
May 1…Landrake
May 29…Lyng
June 26…Cusses Gorse
Aug. 7…TBA
Sept. 4…Hawkstone

2022 REVO BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar. 13…Culham
Apr. 17…Foxhill
May 8…Lyng
May 22…Canada Heights
June 19…Blaxhall
July 10…Fatcat
July 31…Whitby
Sep. 11…TBA

2022 SCOTTISH MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar. 20…Tain
April 24…Lochgilphead
May 15…Duns
June 12…Rhynie
July 9…Doune
July 16…Doune
August 14…TBA

2022 IRISH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar. 27…Cork
Apr. 10…TBA
June 5… TBA
June 26… Loughbrickland
July 24…TBA
Aug. 21… Saul

2022 SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Feb. 19…Zone 7
Apr. 2…Maritzburg
May 14…Bloemfontein
July 2…Rover MX
Sept 3…Phakisa MX
Oct. 29…Chestnut MX

2022 DUTCH MASTERS SERIES
Mar. 13…Arnhem
April 18…Oldebroek (Monday)
May 1…Harfsen
May 22…Oss
June18…Rhenen

2022 GERMAN ADAC MOTOCROSS MASTERS
Apr. 3…Princely Drehna
May 22…Dreetz
June 19…Möggers
July 3…Bielstein
July 10…Tensfeld
July 31…Gaildorf
Sept. 4…Jauer
Sept. 11…Holzgerlingen

2022 WORLD TWO-STROKE CHAMPIONSHIP
April 16…Glen Helen, CA

2022 MOTOCROSS DES NATIONS
Sept. 25… Red Bud, MI

2022 WORLD VET MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Nov. 3-6…Glen Helen, CA

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