MXA’S WEEKEND NEWS ROUND-UP: ARE YOU READY TO FOLLOW THE CIRCUS?
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Here is the cover of the May 2023 issue of MXA. Inside is the amazing 2023 MXA 450 Four-Stroke Shootout, plus full tests of the 2023 GasGas MC250 two-stroke, 2023 Husqvarna TC250 two-stroke, and the electric SSE Yamaha YZ450E. You’ll also find an interview with David Thorpe, a Retro test of Chric Gosselaar’s Motoworld RM125 and four mini tests of the YZ125, 125SX, TC125 and MC125. There is so much more inside. You never know how much you have missed if you don’t subscribe? .
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2023 ATLANTA SUPERCROSS TRACK MAP
Atlanta Motor Speedway would probably have been the best race track to fit into the SuperMotocross definition—which is supposed to be part-Supercross and part-Motocross. It has a long start, an over-and-under bridge, two white sand sections and actually runs backwards down the start. • MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: TM DESIGNWORKS 2023 YAMAHA YZ450F FACTORY EDITION CHAIN GUIDE
The 2023 Yamaha YZ450F Factory Edition chain guide was redesigned for 2023. It uses TM Designworks advance plastic formula “RMS” (Return Memory System)—that absorbs impacts and returns to center.
The TM Designworks Factory Edition chain guide works with all standard and sealed chains and come with new mounting hardware. This chain guide is made in the USA and used by Championship winning teams in Supercross, motocross, off-road and enduro racing.
The Factory Edition chain guide is offered in black or blue. The retail price is $99.95. For more information go to www.tmdesignworks.com
• “SATURDAY AT THE GLEN” THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023, AT THE GLEN
It will be held on Glen Helen’s Arroyo track. To pre-register and save money CLICK HERE
• 50 YEARS OF SOUL AND PASSION //ACERBIS
Press Release: 2023 marks our 50th year as a company and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with several special unique events and projects. To begin, we will be debuting our all-new Linear handguards with a limited-edition Gold colorway. Look for top Acerbis Athlete team bikes debuting this LTD edition Gold handguard this weekend at the Arco Di Trento MXGP and at the AMA Supercross in Atlanta, Georgia. A limited release of this special color will be available beginning April 17th.
The Acerbis gold handguards on Adam Cianciarulo’s factory KX450.
• 2023 AMA SUPERCROSS WINNERS AT A GLANCE
2023 AMA SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Venue 450 250
Jan. 7…Anaheim, CA…………………….Eli Tomac (Yam)…………….Jett Lawrence (Hon)
Jan. 21…San Diego, CA………………..Eli Tomac (Yam)…………….Jett Lawrence (Hon)
Jan. 28…Anaheim, CA………………….Chase Sexton (Hon)………Levi Kitchen (Yam)
Feb. 4…Houston, TX…………………….Eli Tomac (Yam)………………Hunter Lawrence (Hon)
Feb. 11…Tampa, FL………………………Cooper Webb (KTM)……..Hunter Lawrence (Hon)
Feb. 18…Oakland…………………………Eli Tomac (Yam)………………Jett Lawrence (Hon)
Feb. 25…Arlington, TX………………..Cooper Webb (KTM)……..Nate Thrasher (Yam)
Mar. 4…Daytona Beach, FL…………Eli Tomac (Yam)……………….Hunter Lawrence (Hon)
Mar. 11…Indianapolis, IN…………….Ken Roczen (Suz)…………….Hunter Lawrence (Hon)
Mar. 18…Detroit, MI……………………Chase Sexton (Hon)………..Hunter Lawrence (Hon)
Mar. 25…Seattle, WA…………………..Eli Tomac (Yam)………………Jett Lawrence (Hon)
Apr. 8…No Race
Apr. 8…Glendale AZ…………………….Eli Tomac (Yam)………………Jett Lawrence (Hon)
Apr. 15…Atlanta, GA………………..…Chase Sexton (Hon)………..Hunter Lawrence (Hon)
Apr. 22…East Rutherford, NJ
Apr. 29…Nashville, TN
May 6…Denver, CO
May 13…Salt Lake City, UT.
450 points leader……………………..Eli Tomac (Yam)
250 West points leader…………..Jett Lawrence (Hon)
250 East points leader…………….Hunter Lawrence (Hon)
• 2023-1/2 GASGAS MC450F FACTORY EDITION VIDEO TEST
• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: BLUD RACING LUBRICANTS
Blud Racing lubricants offer superior ability to handle heat and humidity. They are developed using a proprietary blend of top-grade base oils and additives to ensure maximum performance and protection. The Bludline Additive System is the result of years of testing and helps Blud Racing oils keep their protective qualities under the severest of operating conditions.
BLUD PRO ELITE SERIES 15W50
Blud Moto Racing Engine Oils are ultra premium mPAO-based fluids designed for the most extreme stresses of racing. These oils will give the racer protection and performance during a race that will allow them to focus on winning. They are 100% Synthetic mPAO-based Red Racing Oil designed for four-stroke engines or two-stroke transmissions and wet clutches.
BLUD PRO SERIES 2 STROKE RACING PRE-MIX
It is a 100% synthetic two-stroke red racing oil that is formulated for all two-stroke gasoline engines. Designed for high-performance racing, but still safe enough to be used at any OEM recommended ratio. Blud Racing Pro Series two-stroke pre-mix oil offers outstanding wear protection and improved throttle response.
BLUD PRO SERIES CHAIN LUBE
Available in both wet and dry formulas, Blud Racing Pro Series chain lube resists dirt, while not flinging off at speed. It comes in 12-ounce spray-on cans or in 4 ounce squeeze bottles. For more information go to www.bludlubricants.com
• 2023 FIM WORLD MOTOCROSS WINNERS AT A GLANCE
2023 FIM WORLD MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Venue 450 250
Mar. 12…Argentina………………………..Ruben Fernandez (Hon)…………..Jago Geerts (Yam)
Mar. 26…Sardinia………………………….Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)……………..Jago Geerts (Yam)
Apr. 10…Switzerland……………………..Maxime Renaux (Yam)……………..Thibault Benistant (Yam)
Apr. 16…Trentino……………………………Jorge Prado (Gas)………………………Andrea Adamo (Gas)
Apr. 23……No Race
Apr. 30…Portugal
May 7…Spain
May 14……No Race
May 21…France
May 28……No Race
Jun. 4…Latvia
Jun. 11…Germany
Jun. 18.…No Race
Jun. 25…Indonesia
July 2…Indonesia
July 9…No Race.
July 16…Czech Rep.
July 23…Belgium
July 30…Finland
Aug. 6…No Race
Aug. 13…Sweden
Aug. 20…Holland
Aug. 27…No Race
Sept. 3…Turkey
Sep. 10…No Race
Sept. 17…Vietnam
Sep. 24…No Race
Oct. 1…England
450 points leader………………………..Jorge Prado (Gas)
250 West points leader……………..Jago Geerts (Yam)
• “THIS WEEK AT MXA WITH JOSH MOSIMAN”: EXPLAINING THE CRASH SEEN ‘ROUND THE WORLD
• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: WORKS CONNECTION 2023 YAMAHA YZ450F RADIATOR BRACES
Silver radiator braces.
Works Conection’s all-new 2023 Yamaha YZ450F radiator bBraces for the available now in Silver (raw) or Black (powder coated). They are cheap insurance in protecting your radiators from damage due to a crash or impact. Made from Aircraft grade aluminum,Works Connection’s braces utilize rubber vibration isolators so flex characteristics of the bike are unaffected.
Black Anodized radiator braces.
All necessary hardware is included for easy installation. Made in the USA! Designed, manufactured, packaged and shipped from our headquarters in Cameron Park, CA. The retail price is $124.95 (silver) and $149.95 (black anodized) For more info or to order go to www.worksconnection.com.
• MXA’S 2023 WORLD TWO-STROKE CHAMPIONSHIPS VIDEO: 720 RIDERS, MASSIVE HILLS, SMOKE IN THE AIR AND THE “BIG ONE”
• WHO’S WHO IN THE SUPERCROSS ZOO HEADING TO ATLANTA
Eli Tomac finally managed to pull clear of Cooper Webb in the points. He now leads Coop by 7 points. Not a big lead, but better than last week’s tie.
Cooper Webb went 2-5-4 in the Phoenix Triple Crown motos, which was good enough for fourth overall.
Justin Barcia made the podium again and when the chips were down, he was the fastest rider on the track.
Christian Craig dislocated his hip and dislocated his elbow in practice at Phoenix. The doctors popped them back in place, but he may need surgery on his elbow..
AMA 450 SUPERCROSS POINTS STANDINGS
(After Atlanta)
1. Eli Tomac…292
2. Cooper Webb…286
3. Chase Sexton…275
4. Justin Barcia…239
5. Ken Roczen…238
6. Jason Anderson…214
7. Aaron Plessinger…213
8. Adam Cianciarulo…155
9. Cjristian Craig …155
10. Justin Hill…140
With Cameron McAdoo out of action for Phoenix, Levi Kitchen (above) took the third step on the podium. Levi went 3-2-2 in the Phoenix Triple Crown race.
AMA 250 WEST POINTS STANDINGS
(After Phoenix)
1. Jett Lawrence (Hon)..153
2. R.J. Hampshire (Hus)…127
3. Levi Kitchen (Yam)…80
4. Cameron McAdoo (Kaw)…101
5. Enzo Lopes (Yam)…82
6. Mitchell Oldenburg (Hon)…83
7. Pierce Brown (Gas)…67
8. Max Vohland (KTM)……70
9. Cole Thompson (Yam)…59
10. Derek Kelley (KTM)…53
Max Anstie was a solid second at the beginning of the 250 East, but had some issues which pushed him back to fifth in the points standings. Max is only 5 points behind Jeremy Martin in fourth and 7 points out of third.
AMA 250 EAST SUPERCROSS POINTS STANDINGS
(after Atlanta)
1. Hunter Lawrence…177
2. Haiden Deegan…132
3. Max Anstie…122
4. Nate Thrasher…120
5. Jordon Smith…115
6. Jeremy Martin…111
7. Chris Blose…104
8. Tom Vialle…86
9. Cullin Park…81
10. Coty Schock…77
• OVER-THE-HILL-GANG MILITARY APPRECIATION RACE AT PERRIS ON MAY 7
• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MXA’S OG LOGO TRUCKERS HAT
Elevate your status as a classic motocross fan with MXA’s OG Logo Truckers Hat in Black, Red, Khaki, Black/White and other colors. The retail price is $25. See more color options or order by Clicking Here.
• 2023 MXA 450 SHOOTOUT: THE ONE YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR
• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MOOSE RACING SX-1 COMPLETE WHEEL SET
Moose Racing has released their new SX-1 Complete Wheels. The rims are made from extruded 7000 series aluminum, and the hubs are a forged 6061 T6 aluminum with a non-fading anodized finish. All rims undergo a 3-stage heat treatment process. They come laced and trued with T3002H stainless steel polished spokes.
The SX-1 wheels come with a black rim and a color matched hub to the bike manufacturer. Wheels are available in 18”, 19”, and 21” for late model bikes. Also, available in 14”, 16”, 17”, and 19” for both standard and big wheel 80/85cc fitments.
Wheels will come complete with spacers for convenience. The retail price ranges from from $333.95 to $487.95. To find out more go to to www.mooseracing.com
• 2ND ANNUAL SUNSET RIDGE MX “RIDE FOR HOPE FUND RAISER FOR ST. JUDES ON JULY 8
The Second Annual “Ride For Hope”fundraiser will be held atat Sunset Ridge MX in Walnut, Illinois, on July 8. There will be 50/50 drawing and raffles. All items are placed out out on a table, then we put a bucket in front of each item and sell tickets. One ticker for $1 or six tickets for $5 or an arm legth of tickets for $20.For more info go to www.sunsetridgemx.com.
• MXA BIKE TEST VIDEO LIBRARY: THE 2023 BIKES YOU WANT KNOW ABOUT
MXA’S 2023 450 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT
MXA’S 2023 125 TWO-STROKE SHOOTOUT
MXA’S 2023 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT
2023 KTM 300SX VS HUSQVARNA TC250 TWO-STROKE SHOOTOUT
2023-1/2 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION VIDEO TEST
2023-1/2 HUSQVARNA FC450 ROCKSTAR EDITION VIDEO TEST
2023 SUZUKI RM-Z450 VIDEO TEST
2023 HONDA CRF450 VIDEO TEST
2023 GASGAS MC450F VIDEO TEST
2023 KAWASAKI KX450 VIDEO TEST
2023 KTM 250SXF VIDEO TEST
2023 KAWASAKI KX250 VIDEO TEST
2023 SUZUKI RM-Z250 VIDEO TEST
2023 GASGAS MC250 VIDEO TEST
2023 HONDA CRF250 VIDEO TEST
2023 HUSQVARNA FC250 VIDEO TEST
2023 GASGAS MC125 TWO-STROKE VIDEO TEST
2023 GASGAS MC350F VIDEO TEST
2023 KTM 300SX TWO-STROKE VIDEO TEST
• THE FUTURE IS NOW: 2023 RACE SCHEDULES
2023 AMA SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Jan. 7…Anaheim, CA
Jan. 14…Oakland, CA (moved to Feb. 18)
Jan. 21…San Diego, CA
Jan. 28…Anaheim, CA
Feb. 4…Houston, TX
Feb. 11…Tampa, FL
Feb. 18…Oakland
Feb. 25…Arlington, TX
Mar. 4…Daytona Beach, FL
Mar. 11…Indianapolis, IN
Mar. 18…Detroit, MI
Mar. 25…Seattle, WA
Apr. 1…No Race
Apr. 8…Glendale AZ
Apr. 15…Atlanta, GA
Apr. 22…East Rutherford, NJ
Apr. 29…Nashville, TN
May 6…Denver, CO
May 13…Salt Lake City, UT
2023 SUPERMOTOCROSS PLAYOFF SCHEDULE (UPDATED)
Sept. 9 …Concord, NC
Sept. 16 ….Joliet, Il
Sept. 23…Los Angeles, CA (Date change from Oct. 14)
2023 AMA ARENACROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Nov. 18…Albany, GA
Nov. 25…Albany, NY
Jan. 6…Loveland, CO
Jan. 13…Prescott, AZ
Jan. 20…Guthrie, OK
Jan. 27….Guthrie, OK
Feb. 3…Reno, NV
Feb. 10…Denver, CO
Feb. 24…Hobbs, NM
Mar. 3…Amarillo, TX
Mar. 10…Tulsa, OK
Mar. 17…Salem, VA
Mar. 24…Little Rock, AR
Mar. 31…Lexington, KY
2023 AMA ENDUROCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Sept. 23…Loveland, CO
Oct. 7…Everett, WA
Oct .21…Prescott Valley, AZ
Oct. 28… Idaho Falls, ID
Nov.11…Redmond, OR
Nov. 18…Reno, NV
2023 2023 FIM WORLD MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar. 12…Argentina
Mar. 26…Sardinia
Apr. 10…Switzerland
Apr. 16…Italy
Apr. 30…Portugal
May 7…Spain
May 21…France
Jun. 4…Latvia
Jun. 11…Germany
Jun. 25…Indonesia
July 2…Indonesia
July 16…Czech Rep.
July 23…Belgium
July 30…Finland
Aug. 13…Sweden
Aug. 20…Holland
Sept. 3…Turkey
Sept. 17…Vietnam
Oct. 1…England (Date Change from Oct. 15)
2023 AMA NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
May 27…Pala, CA
June 3…Hangtown, CA
June 10…Thunder Valley, CO
June 17…Mt. Morris, PA
July 1…Red Bud, MI
July 8…Southwick, MA
July 15…Millville, MN
July 22…Washougal, WA
Aug. 11…Unadilla, NY
Aug. 19…Budds Creek, MD
Aug. 26…Crawfordsville, IN
2023 WORLD SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
July 1…Birmingham, England
July 22….Lyon-Décines, France
Sept. 30…TBD (Southeast Asia)
Oct. 14…Dusseldorf, Germany
Oct. 28…Vancouver, Canada
Nov. 24-25…Melbourne, Australia
2023 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar. 5…Wonthaggi, Vic (2nd motos cancelled)
Mar. 19…Appin, NSW
Apr. 16…Wodonga, Vic
May 7…Maitland, NSW
May 28…Gillman, SA
Jun. 25…Toowoomba, Qld
Aug. 13…Queeensland, Qld
Aug. 20…Coolum Pines, Qld
2023 BRITISH NATIONALS UK CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar 12…Oakhanger, Hampshire
May 7…Monster Mountain, South Wales
June 4…Preston Docks, Lancashire
July 9…Oxford Moto Parc, Oxfordshire
Aug. 6..Cusses Gorse MX, Wiltshire.
Sept. 3…Hawkstone Park, Shropshire
2023 REVO ACU BRITISH MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar. 19…Preston Docks
Apr. 2…Canada Height (Postpone to later date)
Apr. 23…Foxhill
May 14…TBA
May 28…Blaxhall
June 18… TBA
June 30…Whitby
Spt. 10…Oxford
2023 “SATURDAY AT THE GLEN” SCHEDULE
Jan. 14…Winter Series #1 (Arroyo Vet track)
Jan. 21…Winter Series #2 (Arroyo Vet track)
Feb. 4…Winter Series #3 (Arroyo Vet track)
Feb. 11…Winter Series #4 (Arroyo Vet track)
Feb. 25…Winter Series #5 (Rained Out)
Mar. 11…Winter Series #5 (Rained Out)
Mar. 18…Spring Series #1& Pasha 125 Open (National track)
Mar. 25…Spring Series #2 (Arroyo Vet track)
Apr. 8…World Two-Stroke Championship (National track)
Apr. 15…Spring Series #3 (Arroyo Vet track)
Apr. 22…Spring Series #4 (Arroyo Vet track)
May 13…Spring Series #5 (National track)
June 3…Summer Series #1 (Arroyo Vet track)
June 17…Summer Series #2 (Arroyo Vet track)
June 24…Summer Series #3 (Arroyo Vet track)
July 15…Summer Series #4 (Arroyo Vet track)
July 29….Summer Series #5 (National track)
Aug. 19…Fall Series #1 (Arroyo Vet track)
Aug. 26…Fall Series #2 (Arroyo Vet track)
Sept. 16…Fall Series #3 (Arroyo Vet track)
Sept. 23…Fall Series #4 (Arroyo Vet track)
Sept. 30…Fall Series #5 (National track)
Oct. 21…Winter Series #1 (Arroyo Vet track)
Oct. 28…Winter Series #2 (National track)
Nov.3-5…World Vet Championship (National track)
Nov. 18..Winter Series #3 (Arroyo Vet track)
Dec. 9…Winter Series #4 (Arroyo Vet track)
Dec. 16..Winter Series #5 (National track)
OLD SCHOOL TT SCRAMBLES CHAMPIONSHIP
Feb. 5…Glen Helen (TT Scrambles)
Mar. 26…Glen Helen (TT Scrambles) (Rained Out)
Apr. 16…Glen Helen (TT Scrambles)
May 21…Glen Helen (Pasha GP /TT Scrambles)
Jun. 4…Glen Helen (TT Scrambles)
Jul. 16…Glen Helen (TT Scrambles)
Oct. 29…Glen Helen (Oktobertfast GP/TT Scrambles
Dec. 17…Glen Helen (TT Scrambles)
2023 WORLD TWO-STROKE MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Apr. 8…Glen Helen, CA
2023 VET MOTOCROSS DES NATIONS
Aug. 24-28…Foxhill, GB
2023 MOTOCROSS DES NATIONS
Oct. 8…Ernee, France (Date change from Oct. 22)
2023 WORLD VET MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Nov. 3-5…Glen Helen, CA
2023 RED BULL DAY IN THE DIRT
Nov. 24-26…Glen Helen, CA
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