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• THIS WEEK IN MXA WITH JOSH MOSIMAN: DOES JOSH LOVE HIS GASGAS MC150? HARD TO TELL

2022 FOXBOROUGH SUPERCROSS TRACK MAP

Obviously, the Supercross track designers have run out of ideas leading up to Foxborough. We’ve seen this layout several times already. No sand. No over-and-under. One set of whoops. And a lot of rhythm jumps.

• MXA’S 2022 WORLD TWO-STROKE MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP VIDEO

• COMING SATURDAY! THE RETURN OF “SATURDAY AT THE GLEN” MOTOCROSS FOR A FOUR-WEEK STRING 

The “Saturday at the Glen” motocross will return to Glen Helen’s upper track, formerly known as the REM track, on Saturday, April 23, as part of a four-week string of races on April 30, May 7 and May 14. Practice starts at 8:00 a.m. and it is only $30 to race if you pre-enter. To pre-enter CLICK HERE . For more info go to www.glenhelen.com

• THE LATEST ELECTRIC PROTOTYPE: THE REAL DEAL OR STARK BAIT?

The Flux Primo is an electric-powered off-road bike with 85 horsepower and a swappable battery pack. The power is customizable via a smartphone connection, so you can enjoy the riding experience regardless of your skill level. It also features “active regenerative braking,” meaning you can charge the battery during rear braking. An interesting feature is  what Flux calls a “virtual clutch” that mimics how a traditional clutch works. The Flux Primo makes little or no noise so it can be ridden in areas where noise is a concern. The are no maintenance costs. However, the Flux Primo is still in the prototype stage of development in Slovenia—so don’t hold your breath.

• DEBBI TAMIETTI’S 2022 WORLD TWO-STROKE CHAMPIONSHIP PHOTO GALLERY

A wide-angle view of Glen Helen Raceway from the the upper pits.


In the future, when crash photos are talked about, this Mike Alessi crash photo will be mentioned with the term “impending doom.”


These fans should have been smart enough not to stand on top of the Log Cabin tunnel with the riders passing by just feet away from the plastic barrier. One misjudgement by a rider would have sent these fans tumbling ten feet straight down.


Josh Mosiman (171) shows how hard and fast the riders attacked the Log Cabin section.


In a battle between former Over-40 World Vet Champions, who are now in their 60s, Andy Jefferson, the 2002 Over-40 Vet Champ, got second behind 2000 Over-40 Vet Champ, Pete Murray, in the Over-60 Expert class.


Australians Dan Alamangos (shown), Cody Mackie and Andrew “Hoppo’ Hopkins represented their country.

Ryan Surratt (58) and Josh Mosiman (171) battled like this all day across four motos.


Josh Fout (155) won the 250 Expert class and was third in the Vet Experts.


In the foreground is the sand section leading to the Log Cabin, against the fence are the fans, behind them is the start straight and visible in the distance are the jumps on Pro Circuit’s hard-terrain Supercross test track. Behind the guy in the yellow hat is Pro Circuit’s soft-terrain Supercross test track.


Revco photographer Mark Riker and daughter Emily love being at the races.


Dennis Stapleton tucks out from behind a tree in the Pasha Over-30 125 Pro class on MXA’s KTM 150SX.


Justin Muscutt  jumps towards the Yamaha Bridge. He will land ten feet short of the bridge, go under it and then go straight up a big hill.


Dare DeMartile was part of the factory sponsored three-man Beta team on 300RXs. DeMartile was fourth, Carlen Gardner sixth and Bryson Gardner seventh in the Open Pro class.


Michelle Horton wore a special jersey honoring the late Tom White. Tom was responsible for the World Four-Stroke Championship, World Vet Championship, World Two-Stroke Championship, Edison Dye Lifetime Achievement Award and the Early Years of Motocross Museum.


Darian Sanayei is one of only a handful of American racers with MXGP experience. He went 4-4 in the Pasha 125 Pro class.


Pete Murray (7) was bummed to be beaten by Kurt Nicoll again in the Pash Over-50 125 Pro class, but the check for $1000 for 2nd place smoothed out his hurt.


Aryton Ward (797), Patrick Evans (71) and Bryce Huffman battle over 7th place in the 125 Pro race. Huffman took the spot, with Ward 9th and Evans 11th.


Casey Casper’s Honda CR125 got lots of admiring looks in the pits, but not everyone noticed that it was a KTM 125SX with a Honda front fender and graphics.


Pasha Ashar avoided the embarassment of having to hand himself a check on the podium by missing the purse paying positions. He also took Debbi’s advice to quit dressing in all-black if he wanted her to shoot photos of him at the races. Lots of photos of riders with black gear and black helmets are rejected for being too dark. Pasha took her advice and Debbi shot this photo of Pasha on his way to 12th in the Pasha Over-50 125 Pro class.

• SEE IT NOW! MXA’S 2022 125 TWO-STROKE SHOOTOUT

• 2022 AMA SUPERCROSS WINNERS AT A GLANCE

Jason Anderson (21) has now won five Supercross events in 2022. If he wins Denver and Salt Lake, he’ll have the same number of wins as Eli Tomac,
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………….Marvin Musquin…………R.J. Hampshire
Apr. 16…Atlanta, GA…………..Jason Anderson………….Hunter Lawrence
Apr. 23…Foxborough, MA…..Jason Anderson………….Austin Forkner
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 (Champion)

THE CURRENT TOP TEN IN THE 250 EAST, 250 WEST & 450 CLASS

Malcolm Stewart has had his best season ever and is still embroiled in a heated battle with Justin Barcia for the final podium spot at season’s end. Malcolm is 3 points behind Barcia for third and 6 points ahead of Marvin Musquin.

2022 AMA 450 SUPERCROSS POINTS STANDINGS
(After 15 of 17 rounds)
1. Eli Tomac (Yam)…341
2. Jason Anderson (Kaw)…298
3. Justin Barcia (Gas)…275
4. Malcolm Stewart (Hus)…272
5. Marvin Musquin (KTM)…266
6. Chase Sexton (Hon)…250
7. Cooper Webb (KTM)…244
8. Dean Wilson (Hus)…152
9. Brandon Hartranft (Suz)…151
10. Justin Brayton (Hon)…145

Jo Shimoda (69) may be out of any mathematical chance for the 250 West title, but he is only 2 points behind Vince Friese for fourth overall.

2022 AMA 250 WEST SUPERCROSS POINTS STANDINGS
(After 8 of 10 rounds)
1. Christian Craig (Yam)…194
2. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)…171
3. Michael Mosiman (Gas)…158
4. Vince Friese (Hon)…127
5. Jo Shimoda (Kaw)…125
6. Nate Thrasher (Yam)…112
7. Garrrett Marchbanks (Yam)…99
8. Robbie Wageman (Yam)…94
9. Chris Blose (Gas)…90
10. Carson Brown (KTM)…90

Enzo Lopes is only 6 points out of 5th place in the 250 East,  12 points out of 4th and 23 points out of third and last week in Boston all three of those riders passed he injured Cameron McAdoo in the points.

2022 AMA 250 EAST SUPERCROSS POINTS STANDINGS
(After 8 of 9 rounds)
1. Jett Lawrence (Hon)…192
2. R.J. Hampshire (Hus)…139
3. Pierce Brown (Gas)…128
4. Mitchell Oldenburg (Hon)…122
5. Enzo Lopes (Yam)…116
6. Cameron McAdoo (Kaw)…114
7. Jordon Smith (Hon)…104
8. Jace Owen (Yam)…90
9. Austin Forkner (Kaw)…81
10. Derek Drake (Suz)…70

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

TV SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY’S DENVER SUPERCROSS ON NBC AT 3:00 P.M.


All times Eastern (deduct 3 hours for Pacific Time). Check with your local channel—just in case

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: SIDI ATOJO ANTONIO CAIROLI SIGNATURE BOOTS

Motonation is excited to offer a very limited edition Sidi Atojo Antonio Cairoli signature model boot. Each boot will be hand signed by Tony and only 20 will be available in the U.S. with a limit of one pair per customer. Tony had a major part in developing the Sidi Atojo’s and if you have followed Tony you will know that fluorescent yellow is his signature color. Tony had an amazing career and Sidi was there with him every step of the way. The retail price is $749.99 at www.motonation.com or (619) 401-4100.

• THE FRIENDS OF STEVE McQUEEN CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW ON JUNE 5

Not only that but there is a Steve McQueen Automobile Rally on April 22-24, a 50th Anniversary “On Any Sunday” dinner on Saturday, June 4, and the Steve McQueen Car & Motorcycle Show on Sunday, June 5. All proceeds from these events will go to benefit the “Boys Republic,” a private, nonprofit, nonsectarian school and treatment community for troubled youngsters in Chino, California, where Steve McQueen spent time in his youth. For more info on the Steve McQueen Rally, “On Any Sunday” dinner or Steve McQueen Car & Motorcycle show got to www.stevemcqueencarshow.com

CLASSIC MOTOCROSS ADS: BRIAN MYERSCOUGH’S 1973 LONG BEACH HONDA XR75’SL70

At 11-years-old Brian Myerscough was a big-time mini-bike star in 1973. He was sponsored by Long Beach Honda and his bikes were built by Bill Bell, who was Mike Bell’s dad. Brian would move to J&B Honda and eventually move to Yamaha where he had his own hop-up company called Myerscough Machines (it was run by Ted Moorewood, who was the father of Lance Moorewood and was the head of the NMA). When Brian moved out of the minicycle class, he got factory ride with Suzuki.

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

• PASHA RACING GRAND PRIX ON MAY 22 AT GLEN HELEN

Famous 125 two-stroke racing empresario Pasha Afshar will take his show to the off-road when he designs the race course for the first-ever Pasha Racing Grand Prix on May 22 at Glen Helen Raceway. Go to www.ossrg.com for more info when they get closer to May 22.

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

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: SCOTT PROSPECT HERITAGE GOGGLES

The new Heritage Edition Prospect and Fury goggles from Scott take it all the way back to the very start of Scott’s dominance over 50 years ago. With NoSweat face foam, a maximum field of vision, the innovative Scott Lens Lock system, articulating outriggers and much more, the super-stylish Scott Prospect goggle has been engineered to “defend your vision” no matter how extreme the conditions get. The retail price is $104.95 at www.scott-sports.com or (800)893-5294.

MXA VIDEO: 2022 MXA 450 SHOOTOUT VIDEO TEST

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

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• WHO’S WHO IN THE MXGP ZOO? THE TOP TEN

Tim Gajser has a 33-point lead on Jorge Prado, but most importantly for Tim is that he has a 236-point lead on Jeffrey Herlings—when and if Herlings shows up.

2022 450 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS STANDINGS
(After 5 of 20 rounds)
1. Tim Gajser (Hon)…236
2. Jorge Prado (Gas)…203
3. Maxime Renaux (Yam)…184
4. Jeremy Seewer (Yam)…160
5. Glenn Coldenhoff (Yam)…109
6. Brian Bogers (Hus)…126
7. Jeremy Van Horebeeck (Bet)…126
8. Ruben Fernandez (Hon)…125
9. Alberto Forato (Yam)…94
10. Jed Beaton (Kaw)…82

Tom Vialle will have the red plate in the 250 World Championship after winning both motos in Trentino to take the points lead away from Jago Geerts.

2022 250 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS STANDINGS
(After 5 of 20 rounds)
1. Tom Vialle (KTM)…208
2. Jago Geerts (Yam)…194
3. Mikkel Haarup (Kaw)…169
4. Simon Laengenfelder (Gas)…154
5. Kay de Wolf (Hus…150
6. Mattia Guadagnini (Gas)…138
7. Kevin Horgmo (Kaw)..136
8. Andrea Adamo (Gas)…133
9. Stephen Rubini (Hon)…116
10. Isak Gifting (Gas)…111

WATCH THE 250/450 MXGP OF TRENTINO: GAJSER & VIALLE TAKE COMMAND

• 14 DOWN! 3 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 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

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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 (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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