MOTOCROSS ACTION MID-WEEK REPORT
JO SHIMODA GRABS THE WIN IN WASHOUGAL
Jo Shimoda goes 2-1 moto finishes to grab his second overall of the season.
After a seventh-place 250-class start in moto 1, Shimoda quickly moved forward, taking over third by lap 2 and then advancing to second a lap later. He maintained that position to the finish, setting himself up well for a strong overall result. The Japanese native started moto 2 in second and made a pass for the lead on lap 2. From there, he rode flawlessly to the checkers, reaching the finish with a massive margin of over 18 seconds, earning his second overall win of the season and the fifth of his career.
Jo Shimoda said: “Honestly, we haven’t changed much since Southwick—just some minor bike tuning, and it’s been on point. I’ve just been focusing on my starts and executing two solid motos. Washougal is tough because the track is narrow and one-lined in places; it’s hard to make passes, but I’m happy to come away with the win. I’m riding really well right now, and it feels great to put Honda on top.”
FXR CLUBMX WASHOUGAL UPDATE
COTY SCHOCK #37: Coty qualified well and was poised to continue his trend up the charts. Unfortunately, in Moto One, he clipped the lip of a jump and crashed pretty hard. After watching a replay of the crash, he was lucky to get away with just a twisted ankle. He remounted, flush with adrenaline, and was able to finish in the P23 position. Some therapy between motos helped a bit but definitely not one hundred percent. If anyone can persevere through adversity, Coty is the guy. A mid-pack start in Moto Two led to some quick passes and a P16 finish. He was able to salvage some points and continue his pursuit of the coveted top twenty position in the SMX overall standings. Fortunately, the break in the schedule will help him recover and be ready for Ironman, followed by two rounds close to his home at Unadilla and Budds Creek.
WHO DID “MILITARY APPRECIATION” BEST? 2025 WASHOUGAL NATIONAL
MXA PHOTO TRIVIA
Who is this rider? The answer can be found at the bottom of the article.
MXA FANTASY LEAGUE – MOTOSPORT GIVEAWAY: THE WINNER OF THE WASHOUGAL NATIONAL SCORED 305 POINTS
This weekend, the MXA Fantasy League was sponsored by Motosport and continued for the 2025 Washougal National. Chase Sexton was able to grab the win and stop the overall streak that Jett Lawrence had built to this point. The majority of the first-place picks in the fantasy went towards Jett Lawrence but there were some who felt the change coming. In the 250 class, it was Jo Shimoda who capitalized with good starts and was able to put himself on the top step of the podium, followed by points leader Haiden Deegan.
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THE WINNER OF THE WASHOUGAL FANTASY LEAGUE “MOTOMANIA”
Motomania had the best picks for Washougal and will now be receiving a $500 shopping spree courtesy of Motosport.com
WEEKLY TOP TEN
| POS | Username | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motomania | 305 |
| 2 | Tiff5006 | 301 |
| 3 | adrianvyc | 300 |
| 4 | GreenMach257 | 300 |
| 5 | djllapit | 300 |
| 6 | mxracer989 | 300 |
| 7 | chochy128 | 300 |
| 8 | ds,racing | 295 |
| 9 | CornChip | 295 |
| 10 | laurenclark113 | 291 |
450 CLASS PREDICTIONS
In the 450 class majority of the top picks went to Jett Lawrence but he would end up second, therefore only receiving 23 fantasy points. Second picked was Chase Sexton who did end up taking the overall and giving 26 fantasy points. In third it Eli Tomac was picked, this was a correct prediction and would give 31 fantasy points, including the ten-point bonus. Fourth, it was Hunter Lawrence who was picked, and that was also a correct prediction, giving 29 fantasy points, including the bonus. In the fifth spot, it was R.J. Hampshire who was correctly picked, and he would end up receiving 28 fantasy points. In sixth, it was Justin Cooper, yet again another correct prediction, and he would receive 27 fantasy points.
250 CLASS PREDICTIONS
For the 250 class, it was Haiden Deegan who was picked to win but he would end up grabbing second and giving 23 fantasy points for the pick. In second, it was Jo Shimoda who would take the win and give 26 fantasy points but no bonus. In third, it was Garrett Marchbanks picked, and this was a correct prediction and would give 31 fantasy points, including the ten-point bonus. I fourth, Seth Hammaker was chosen, which was also a correct prediction, and he would receive 29 fantasy points, including the bonus. In fifth Levi Kitchen was picked; however, he did not finish within the top six, and so no fantasy points were rewarded for the pick. And in sixth, Dilan Schwartz was picked, and that was a correct prediction, giving 27 fantasy points.
TWO-STROKE SPOTLIGHT: 1991 KX80 CHASSIS WITH KX125 ENGINE
What is it? It’s a KX80 with a KX125 engine and lot sof special parts.
By Mark Chilson
The project started off after I built my wife’s TTR125 with YZ85 front and rear suspension and a BBR 150 kit. It was a blast to ride and wanted something for myself that I could goof off on when she was riding it. I picked up a 1991 KX80 BW rolling chassis and decided a 125 engine would be a blast to have, bigger is better right!
So after trying a few different engines I found that the 1991 KX125 engine had the right intake offset that I could still use the stock airbox and air boot. I found a blown-up 1991 KX 125 and used it as the donor. The KX80 frame was modified to accept the later plastic, tank and a Y-down tube replaced the single downtube to allow for the KX125 center exhaust spigot and pipe. The frame was gusseted around the subframe and footpegs and re-welded around crucial areas for added strength and then powder coated.
The KX125 engine cases were cut down half inch on the right side to clear the swingarm and put the engine back in the center of the frame, an aluminum spacer was made to adapt to the smaller swingarm pivot bolt. A 2009 aluminum swingarm off a KX100 big wheel was used to replace the 1991 steel one. New engine mounts were made welded in with new brackets. The Boyesen intake was also cut down 3/8” to allow enough room for the larger KX125 carb to fit in and the airboot was stretched out to accept the larger carb.
A Pro Circuit pipe , which originally was built to exit on the right side of the KX125, was chopped up and turned around and new hand rolled cones were made to fit.
A new Ohlins rear shock was found on eBay. The 1991 KX125 front triple clamps and forks were used and lowered internally 1.25” and the forks raised in the clamps another 1.25” to get the proper rake and trail. The KX125 front hub, rotor and caliper were used, both hubs were turned down and hard anodized black and laced up to Excel rims with Buchanan Stainless steel spokes wrapped with Pirelli tires.
Custom one-off parts were used and made as needed. A Honda CRF450 rear master cylinder was used and a late model KX100 rear brake pedal was modified to accept it. A 2007 YZ450F carbon fiber skid plate was modified and added on as well as a water pump engine guard. Jeff at Fontana Radiator fabricated two new radiators to handle the cooling. Handlebar risers were also added to help open up the cockpit for an adult rider.
A brand new Öhlins shock was found on eBay for the build.
A Pro Circuit pipe which exited on the right side of the KX125 was chopped up and turned around and new hand rolled cones were made and added from Randy Blevins. A custom silencer and end cap was also made. A Honda CR85 clutch and throttle cable were used since the 125 cables were too long. 2003 KX 125 lower fork guards were also modified to fit the 1991 KX125 forks. New brake cables were made from G&J aircraft in Ontario, CA. I used a 520 chain and went to Sprocket Specialists for the rear sprocket to fit the KX80 rear hub. The bike’s engine and frame is finished off with stainless steel allen bolts and new hardware.
From junk to a work of art. This is a one-off bike that took lots of patience, time, money and creativity to build.
Acerbis plastic and Decal Works graphics were used. The build hours are unknown since it turned into years. I tried to make it look as OEM as possible as if it came with the 125 engine from the factory.
HOW MUCH DOES IT REALLY COST TO RACE A PRO MOTOCROSS NATIONAL? (WASHOUGAL 2025)
CLASSIC MXA PHOTO
Damon Bradshaw racing on his 1989 Factory Yamaha YZ250.
MXA photo trivia: Broc Hepler, who was a multi-time winner and was riding for factory Yamaha when a string of concussions had him take a step back from racing.
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