THE GREAT OUTDOORS ARE BACK

The start to the 2024 season where Haiden Deegan took the first win.

We’ve made it to the start of the 2025 motocross season. Haiden Deegan is coming off a Supercross championship and is looking to continue that momentum into the Nationals. However, there are many other hungry 250 riders that want to grab the red plate early. As we head into Fox Raceway this weekend, we’re looking at 75 degree temps and great weather for racing. We only had one weekend off racing so riders are still on top of things from the last round of Supercross. Let’s go racing!

THE RETURN OF TWO-TIME MOTOCROSS CHAMPION, JEREMY MARTIN

After a small hiatus from racing due to injury, Jeremy Martin is not done yet. He was one of the fastest motocross racers ever and will put his speed to the test this season.

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing is pleased to announce that Jeremy Martin will join the team to race the 2025 Pro Motocross season aboard their potent YZ250F. After some time away from racing, the two-time 250MX Champion returns to action for a third chapter with the team where he enjoyed a lot of success.

The double champ does what he wants.

In addition to his consecutive titles in 2014 and 2015, the rider from Millville, Minnesota, finished runner-up in 2017 and 2020, and has 20-career 250MX wins. He made his pro debut with the team in 2012 and then returned with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing for the 2021 and 2022 seasons, adding more Pro Motocross wins to his tally. Unfortunately, injuries have kept the rider from Millville, Minnesota, from contesting a full season in recent years. With some time away from racing, a reenergized Martin is eager to line up on the gate this weekend at the Pro Motocross season opener at Fox Raceway in Pala, California.

Jeremy Martin said: “I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to line up this Saturday with the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team. It’s been a lot of fun grinding with the crew during the week and building myself back up to a competitive level. I’m excited to get behind the gate and enjoy the process!”

REOPENING LAKE ELSINORE RACEWAY: JASON BAKER BREAKS DOWN THE CHALLENGES

MXA PHOTO TRIVIA

Who is this rider? The answer can be found at the bottom of the article.

MOTOCROSS TEAM TRIUMPH

Team Lineup includes: Jordon Smith, Austin Forkner, Stilez Robertson, Mikkel Haarup.

Triumph Factory Racing is set to take on the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship with a reinforced and competitive rider line-up, as the new season launches this weekend in Southern California. Jordon Smith and Austin Forkner return to action, aiming to build on the positives from their supercross campaigns. They’re joined by Stilez Robertson, who makes his return to racing after recovering from injury. Adding international strength to the roster is Danish talent Mikkel Haarup, bringing experience from the FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship and a clear focus on podium finishes.

Fox Raceway in Pala, California will act as the backdrop for the 2025 Pro Motocross opener. It was at that venue last year that the Triumph TF 250-X featured in the 250MX top five for the first time. The squad’s four active athletes will strive for similar success when action starts at 4pm ET | 1pm PT on Saturday, May 24th. Jalek Swoll will miss the start of the outdoor season as he continues to recover from a torn Achilles.

Smith, who scored one moto podium and finished ninth in the 250MX championship last year, has never appeared on the overall podium in Pro Motocross, so capturing a maiden trophy remains high on his list of priorities as round one looms. The Triumph racer will push for regular appearances in the top five and aims to replicate his AMA Supercross successes this season.

Although Forkner has not raced in Pro Motocross since 2023, he has proven to be a force in the championship; the 26-year-old has finished in the top 10 in 71% of his 250MX starts and is a former winner in the class. The momentum and knowledge gained in Supercross will prove to be valuable as he charges towards the 250MX podium once again.

Like Forkner, Robertson returns to Pro Motocross after missing the previous season. Just six starts ago the 23-year-old captured his maiden 250MX podium, and he’ll call upon that experience as he reacclimates to the grueling conditions that riders face as the championship storms across the United States.

CLUB MX BRINGS ON LEGEND CHAD REED

When you think of legends in the sport of Supercross and Motocross, Chad Reed’s name will always be near the top of the list. He has a long, successful career with many brands of bikes but won enough on Yamaha to be their winningest rider of all time. His workman-like approach to racing reads like a motivational book on how to be successful in everything you do. Originating from Australia, Reed gambled on himself by moving to the US in 2002 and immediately started building.

Chad Reed said: “I was invited to participate in a Yamaha BLU CRU camp at ClubMX in April this year with my family and thought it would be a good idea to check it out. I have heard a lot of buzz about the facility over the years and this opportunity came at the right time in our schedule. Yamaha has been like a big family to me in my career, so having a chance to give back a bit seemed like a good idea. Little did I know where it would lead.”

WE TEST A 2025 YAMAHA YZ250F “FACTORY EDITION”

RAW ACTION AT THE GLEN HELEN STOPWATCH NATIONAL // $30,000 PRO PURSE

MXA PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Payday for some riders at the Stopwatch Nationals. Colt Nichols led every lap he contested in and took the overall. Derek Drake battled hard for second overall on the day and for Mason Semmens, he is an offroad rider who put it to the moto guys.

CLASSIC MXA PHOTO

You may think this is a photo of two Ryan Villopotos but its Austin Stroupe lead Ryan at the Glen Helen National in 2008.

MXA Photo Trivia: Davi Millsaps who was one of the best amateur riders ever. He did have an exceptional pro career and just recently retired.