MOTOCROSS ACTION MID-WEEK REPORT

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Rider: Eli Tomac
Photographer: Trevor Nelson

MOOSE RACING’S SPRING 2022 RACEWEAR COLLECTION

2022 spring Agroid color ways.

Press Release: Moose Racing introduces our Spring 2022 racewear collection. This year we shake things up a bit by not only introducing our performance driven and race proven Agroid kit but our best-selling Qualifier gear. The Agroid gear is offered in five new colorways and Qualifier in four. Also releasing is the new Agroid youth gear in three new colors. The performance fit chassis of Agroid offers extreme ease of movement on and off the bike with flexible and breathable materials.

Moose Racing spring Qualifier color ways. 

This year’s jersey’s features include laser cut vent holes, a custom stretch collar, quick drying fabric, lightweight stretch polyester chassis, non-restrictive stretch mini cuffs and high-quality sublimated graphics. Jersey sizes range from small up to 3X. Jersey MSRP is listed at $49.95 This year’s Agroid pants features include: lightweight durable stretch polyester woven chassis, stretch rip stop woven knee and seat, stretch knee area, double-layer knee system with leather outer and inner knee guard, 3-point waist adjustment, laser cut vent holes, YKK zipper and high-quality sublimated graphics. Pant sizes range from 28” up to 42” waist. Pants MSRP is listed at $139.95. The Agroid Pro Glove is now available in eight colors and completes the Agroid kit. This glove features a lightweight stretch backhand with a single layer Clarino palm with a palm overlay. Created with an out-seam finger construction for flexible and accurate performance. Other features include stretch mesh ventilated fourchettes, pre-curved ergonomic finger design, non-fading sublimated graphics and a low-profile hook and loop wrist closure.

Glove sizes range from small up to 3X. Gloves MSRP is listed at $24.95. The Qualifier gear is built with quality materials and fit in mind but at a price that fits any rider’s budget. Pro-rider tested with a relaxed fit and a durable polyester construction; this gear can take on any ride. The jersey also features non-fading sublimated graphics and performance fitted cuffs. The pants feature high denier abrasion resistant materials, a pre-curved leg fit, 3-point waist adjustment, and a YKK auto locking zipper. Offering the largest sizing range, the Qualifier jersey sizes are S-5X at $29.95 and the pants size 28” up to 54” waist at $79.95-89.95 MSRP. Building on the success of last year, the Agroid youth vented racewear also gets a fresh look this spring. Youth specific fit is designed with vented materials to maximize comfort along with a full range of movement. Youth Agroid jersey MSRP’s for $24.95 and the pant MSRP’s for $84.95. Head on over to your local dealer or to www.mooseracing.com to check out Moose Racing’s spring 2022 racewear collection!

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THEY SAID IT // 2022 ANAHEIM 2 SUPERCROSS

Marvin Musquin: “I wanted to rebound this weekend and not do what I did last weekend. I was in a decent position off the start and made a mistake, missed a rhythm and lost one or two spots, but I ended up sixth tonight. I had the potential to do a little better but man, it was difficult for me through the whoops, I was losing time there, but the rest of the track I was doing great. Overall, a little bit more consistent Main Event, a little better fight and we move forward to the next round.”

Malcolm Stewart: “We were struggling a little bit in practice but we really turned the night around once the gate dropped for racing. In the Main Event, I got a really good start – we’re slowly starting to get these starts now and I’m really excited about that. I know that we’re P5 but we’re still in the fight and we’ll be ready to go for Phoenix – it’s the Triple Crown baby! I’m excited for this one, it’s one of my favorite races and it’s always a good time. I love the stadium and just love the vibes there, so I’m really looking forward to it.”

Christian Craig: “The day started out pretty good. The track was tricky and slippery, but I kept the ball rolling. I qualified well and then went into the heat race, had a good start, and battled with my teammate a little bit. I had a good ride in that one and was able to take the win. In the main event, I just focused on myself and clicked off my laps. I had a good battle with another rider and ended up passing him. I’m stoked to get my third win of the season and extend my points lead. We’re going to try and keep it going and not change anything; just keep doing what I’m doing.”

Cooper Webb: “Extremely tough night tonight at A2. I didn’t get a great start and I was pretty buried in the pack early on. I was able to make some passes and get up to around seventh, and then ended up falling backwards a few spots. I was able to get back up, make some more passes and ended up eighth. Definitely not a great night at all, but the only thing we can do now is regroup and try to get better for next weekend in Arizona.”

Justin Barcia: “All-in-all, it was a good day. We were having a lot of fun in practice! I felt like it was one of my better practices of the year so far and I was getting comfortable on the bike. I got a really bad start in the Main Event and with how the field is so fast right now, I wasn’t able to get where I wanted to be so seventh was the best finish I could pull off tonight. I’m going to go back to the drawing board, get my starts dialed and we’ll be back in Phoenix and ready to be back on the podium!”

Ken Roczen: “Our weekend was a nightmare. I’ve been struggling lately with my bike setup, just not really getting comfortable. It was a tough one for us but we did decent; when nighttime comes, it seems like we always get our stuff together. I got second in the heat race, and we got the holeshot in the main event. Things were going pretty decent. I struggled with the whoops so that was definitely not my strong point; I almost went down there once, and the same lap I got taken down by [Jason] Anderson – unfortunately left the door open. Probably not the right turn for him to put on a pass, but obviously it got me and I crashed pretty hard right there. I had to make a stop after that to get all the sand out of my goggles, and our night was pretty much over after that; I could only salvage 13th place, but we never gave up. We’re quite a few points down. It’s a bummer, but I’m looking forward to next weekend to get some consistency in and do some training and riding; I couldn’t really do that last week. Hopefully we’ll head to Phoenix with a bit more confidence and more riding time under my belt.”

Nate Thrasher: “It was a good day overall. We had a good qualifying and a good heat race; I just made a couple of mistakes that kind of cost me the win. I didn’t get the best start in the main event and had to come from behind. I just didn’t get around people fast enough and got a little tight there at the end. It wasn’t my best ride, but I felt like I had the speed tonight for a podium and was maybe even able to fight for a win. It was a tough race, and I did the best I could, but it’s not where I want to be. We’re going to keep fighting and keep working, and maybe next weekend, go for a podium.”

Aaron Plessinger: “I actually started off pretty good. I felt really good on the bike, had the best qualifying and just felt the most comfortable I have so far. After a solid heat race, I was en route to having a really great night but I didn’t get the greatest jump on the start of the Main and it kind of all went downhill from there. I was in the back battling and then I tried to go for one of the outside passes and ended up smashing a hay bale and landed on the ground. It ended the night for me but nothing is broken or injured too bad, so we’ll be back and ready to rumble in Phoenix.”

Dean Wilson: “My night was definitely an improvement. I just have to keep trying to improve each week and work on my riding, especially my starts. I wouldn’t say I’m totally happy with the result, but it was a solid Main Event and I’m looking forward to the Triple Crown next weekend!”

Eli Tomac: “It feels great to get this win. It also feels good to get this win for everyone behind me. The team has been working so hard, and what we’ve been able to do and how we’ve been able to improve each weekend is awesome. We’ve just been inching our way forward and fine-tuning every week, so it feels so good to get everyone that result that we all work for. The track was so cool, with really technical rhythm sections, and my motorcycle was so good tonight. I could put it wherever I wanted to – inside, outside – and it was good for the distance, so that’s exciting for us.” 

Dylan Ferrandis: “We had a really challenging track, but I was feeling good on the bike, and the lap times were great all day. I finally got a good start in the heat race, which I was really happy about, and finished third. In the main event, I went on the outside, which wasn’t ideal, but I didn’t really have a nice spot on the inside. It was an okay start, but I got pinched in the first turn and was pretty far back in position. Then I just charged the best I could, made many passes, and finished fourth. The bike is good, and I felt strong in the whoops, so there are a lot of positives from today, but after the podium last week, I wish I would have finished on the box again. This season, the competition is tough, so it’s not always easy. I just gave everything I had, and fourth was my position today.” 

Chase Sexton: “I felt really good tonight. This weekend the whoops section of the track was unpredictable and had a lot of edges, but I feel like I managed them well. The track was good though. I had fun all day. It was a pretty technical track especially with a long set of whoops and a long rhythm section that was pretty tough. It was nice to have a long lap time and not so many laps in the main event though. My bike felt good all day but it’s an ongoing process; I just have to be better. I stalled my bike once but only lost a second or so. Eli [Tomac] and Jason [Anderson] were riding really good, but I expect to be in the mix with the frontrunners this year. Last year I learned a lot so I’m trying not to make those mistakes I made last year. I want to be on the podium every weekend and racing with these guys. I just have to get better for next weekend.”

Jo Shimoda: “It wasn’t the greatest night for us and I am glad to hear everyone is okay from the crash. I really thought we would have been able to bring home the fifth, but all things considered I’m thankful to take the seventh. We had plenty of challenges throughout the day and I’m happy to have another weekend to go for the podium.”

Michael Mosiman: “I’m stoked to be here! It’s not too often that these things happen and when they do, I’m just going to enjoy it. Such a good race with Christian, he’s riding so good – I learned a thing or two from him and I think he learned a thing or two from me. We had clean racing out there and it was an absolute blast! I’m going to enjoy it tonight and work on some things. I look forward to challenging him all year and see if we can get some more wins.”

Jalek Swoll: “It was a what-could-have-been night for me but it was still a step in the right direction. I felt really good but a freak accident happened and I was getting covered in gas, which is not ideal. It is what it is. I’m going to put it behind me, take the positives and carry it into the week of training and we should be back ready to compete for one of those top-three spots next weekend.”

Hunter Lawrence: “We had a tough day at Anaheim 2, as we just didn’t have the pace. We were kind of struggling from the get-go – a little behind the eightball from the start; we had our work cut out for us. The track was tough during the main event, and everyone was similar in regards to pace. It wasn’t a track that people got fatigued on at all; it felt like the distance was easy on the track tonight, but the track was rough. It was a tough one, but we’re looking to rebound, come back strong and kick Phoenix off with a bang.”

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CLASSIC PHOTO

The intimidating Roger Decoster on the line. 

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MOTO TRIVIA ANSWER: Mike Bell at the Carlsbad USGP.