MXA’S WEEKEND NEWS ROUND-UP: SUPERCROSS-ONLY CONTRACTS ARE MAKING A COMEBACK

• “MAVTV PLUS” WAVES THE WHITE FLAG: PUBLIC HUMILIATION & PUBLIC PRESSURE FORCES A CHANGE

Following the announcement of a new live streaming partnership between MAVTV Motorsports Network, FloSports and the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, the streaming of the Nationals will now have a new home for the remainder of the 2022 AMA National season. The new “MAVTV on FloRacing” channel will deliver all MAVTV Plus live content to viewers through FloRacing beginning with this weekend with the Red Bud National.

Current subscribers to MAVTV Plus, both monthly and yearly, will maintain their access to the service through July 26, which will showcase all the action from Red Bud (July 2), Southwick (July 9), Millville (July 16) and Washougal (July 23). But, MAVTV Plus is not taking any new subscriptions and all current MAVTV Plus subscriptions will end on July 27, from then on MAVTV Plus programming will be presented exclusively on FloRacing. Forever more, “MAVTV Plus” will be known as “MAVTV Minus” to motocross fans.

Motocross viewers who become new subscribers to FloRacing will be treated to a limited-time offer of $6.99 a month. Current FloRacing subscribers will have access beginning at Red Bud. If your MAVTV Plus subscription expires before July 27, it will not auto-renew and you will not see any future charges from MAVTV. If you’re watching on regular television, the races will still air on the normal MAVTV channel. Starting in January 2023, your monthly subscription will auto-renew at the FloSports monthly rate currently set at $29.99. For more info about FloRacing go to www.floracing.com

• BREAKING NEWS! KEN ROCZEN & ELI TOMAC TO RACE 2022 FIM WORLD SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

Eli Tomac has joined Ken Roczen for the World Supercross series. Will this start a stampede?

SX Global, the Australian company spearheading the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX), announce on Thursday that two-time 450 Motocross Champion Ken Roczen has officially committed to compete in the three-round 2022 FIM-sanctioned World Supercross Championship, slated to begin in Cardiff, Wales. And was quickly join by Eli Tomac on the start list for round one in England.

This is a surprise, but since both Tomac and Roczen planning on racing Supercross only in 2023, maybe it is not a far stretch for the two biggest world-wide Supercross stars to cash in.

Ken wants to use the World Supercross series as prep for thr 2023 AMA Supercross series in January.
“The WSX is a unique opportunity to compete on a truly global scale, and I’m thrilled to be a part of that,” said Roczen. “I haven’t raced overseas in a very long time so I’m looking forward to bringing supercross to die-hard fans at these international events in 2022, all while competing for an FIM-sanctioned world title. I’m thrilled for what will no doubt be an unbelievable experience and a fantastic springboard for a full assault on my 2023 Supercross and Motocross championship goals.” 

Eli Tomac will race the opening round of the World Supercross series. We’re guessing that serious start money changed hands.

Coming on the heels of Ken Roczen’s confirmed participation in the WSX Championship, the news of Eli Tomac’s participation as a wildcard entry elevates the first championship round even further with the two archrivals battling it out. Tomac fills one of the four wildcard spots at the WSX Championship opening round.

The FIM World Supercross Championship’s first tentative steps into racing will be with a “pilot” season in 2022, before running a full 12-round series in 2023—starting after the AMA Supercross series ends, but during both the AMA Nationals and FIM MXGP World Motocros Championships. Since most Grand Prix stars have very little Supercross experience (aoart from the French riders), the fledgling Supercross series isn’t expect to impact the MXGP series, but the AMA outdoor Nationals could lose AMA Supercross riders—especially if the FIM World Supercross series opens up its entry list to a great number of riders.

For more information and updated news and announcements from the FIM World Supercross Championship, visit wsxchampionship.com.

• 2022 YAMAHA YZ450F “FIRST RIDE” VIDEO VIEWS BY MEDIA

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• COOPER WEBB RE-SIGNS WITH RED BULL KTM FOR THE 2023

Cooper will race the Paris Supercross, along with Eli Tomac and the Lawrence brothers, to launch their 2023 AMA Supercross efforts. The Paris Supercross will be held on November 12-13.

Two-time 450 Supercross Champion Cooper Webb, who is not racing the 450 Nationals, has put pen to paper, inking a deal with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team that extends through the 2023 race season. But between the lines it is obvious that it is a Supercross-Only contract. Webb’s extended contract also includes the option to head outdoors for the AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Entering his fifth season with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team in 2023, the North Carolina native has achieved great success aboard the KTM 450SXF and the team looks forward to building on that success in future seasons. Cooper Webb said, “I am excited to continue my relationship with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team and I’m really looking forward to going after a third AMA 450 Supercross Championship together next season!”

• MAX ANSTIE’S FIRE POWER HONDA DEBUT GOES WRONG

Max Anstie used up one of his three races at Firepower Honda at Red Bud.

Fire Power Honda signed Max Anstie to a deal where is only guaranteed three races (Red Bud, Southwick and Millville). Max does hope to race the 2022 Motocross des Nations for Team Great Britain (if chosen) on September 25 at Red Bud. However, at the first of Max’s three races (Red Bud) his Honda CRF450 hadserious issues. Even though Max qualified 8th fastest in 450 timed qualifying, he earned no points for the day and didn’t start the second moto because of an unidentified mechanical issue. Max is looking forward to next Saturday’s Southwick Nationas as he is a great sand rider.

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: FXR RACING 2022.5 PODIUM PRO GEAR

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• THE CURRENT TOP TEN IN THE 250 & 450 CLASS HEADING TO SOUTHWICK

Joey Savatgy had his best 450 results ever at Red Bud. He held off all of the big name riders in the first moto to get third and came back in moto two for a 9th to clinch 6th overall for the day. He is now 9th in 450 points and only 7 points out of 8th.

2022 450 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS STANDINGS
(After 5 of 12 rounds)
1. Chase Sexton (Hon)…224
2. Eli Tomac (Yam)…217
3. Ken Roczen (Hon)…194
4. Jason Anderson (Kaw)…179
5. Ryan Dungey (KTM)…153
6. Christian Craig (Yam)…151
7. Justin Barcia (Gas)…139
8. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)…115
9. Joey Savatgy (Kaw)…108
10. Shane McElrath (Hus)…102

At Red Bud, Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Jo Shimoda stopped the Jett Lawrence Express at four wins. In the process Jo won his first-ever 250 National, while Hunter Lawrence took over the points lead from his brother.

2022 250 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS STANDINGS
(After 5 of 12 rounds)
1. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)…218
2. Jett Lawrence (Hon)…211
3. Jo Shimoda (Kaw)…182
4. Justin Cooper (Yam)…159
5. Levi Kitchen (Yam)…145
6. Michael Mosiman (Gas)…141
7. Seth Hammaker (Kaw)…132
8. Stilez Robertson (Hus)…130
9. Max Vohland (KTM)…110
10. R.J. Hampshire (Hus)…98

• MXA FIRST RIDE VIDEO: 2023 KTM 300SX FUEL-INJECTED TWO-STROKE

• 2022 AMA 250/450 NATIONAL WINNERS AT A GLANCE

Jett Lawrence’s Honda CRF250 blew up in the first moto at Red Bud. He was scored in 35th place. He came back to win the second 250 moto, but his brother Hunter took over the 250 points lead after fire rounds. Next stop is Southhick, where Hunter won both motos last year.

Venue                                                        450                                                   250
May 28…Pala, CA…………………Chase Sexton………..Jett Lawrence
June 4…Hangtown, CA…………Jason Anderson…….Jett Lawrence
Jun 11…Thunder Valley, CO…..Ken Roczen………….Jett Lawrence
June 18…Mt. Morris, PA……….Eli Tomac……………..Jett Lawrence
July 3…Red Bud, MI…………….Eli Tomac……………..Jo Shimoda
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……………….
450 points leader…………….Chase Sexton (Hon)
250 points leader………….Hunter Lawrence (Hon)

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: 6D HELMETS ATB-2T MOUNTAIN BIKE HELMET

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• MXA FIRST RIDE VIDEO: 2023 HUSQVARNA TC250 FUEL-INJECTED TWO-STROKE

• MXA FIRST RIDE: 2023 KTM 450SXF—SO NEW YOU MAY NEED TO READ THE MANUAL

• 2022 FIM 250/450 GRAND PRIX WINNERS AT A GLANCE

Simon Laegenfelder (516) won the opening round of the 250 GPs in England and has been a front runner ever since. He is third in 250 points.
Venue                                                        450                                                   250
Feb. 27…England…………….Tim Gajser………………………..Simon Laegenfelder
Mar. 6…Mantova…………….Tim Gajser………………………..Jago Geerts
Mar. 20…Argentina…………Tim Gajser………………………..Tom Vialle
April 3…Portugal…………….Jorge Prado………………………Tom Vialle
April 10…Trentino…………..Tim Gajser……………………….Tom Vialle
Apr. 24…Latvia……………….Tim Gajser………………………..Jago Geerts
May 8…Maggiora…………….Tim Gajser………………………..Jago Geerts
May 15…Sardinia…………….Calvin Vlaanderen……………..Tom Vialle
May 29…Spain………………..Maxime Renaux…………………Tom Vialle
June 5…Ernee, France……..Jeremy Seewer………………….Tom Vialle
June 12…Germany…………..Tim Gajser………………………..Thibault Benistant
June 26…Indonesia…………Tim Gajser………………………..Tom Vialle
July 17…Czech Republic…
July 24…Belgium…
Aug. 7…Sweden…
Aug. 14…Finland…
Aug 21…France…
Sept. 4…Turkey…
Sept. 11…Oman…
450 points leader…………….Tim Gajser (Hon)
250 points leader………….Tom Vialle (KTM)

• WHO’S WHO IN THE MXGP ZOO? THE TOP TEN AFTER 12 OF 19 RACES

Pauls Jonass, the 2017 250 World Champion, is still struggling to get to the front of the 450 pack.

2022 450 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS STANDINGS
(After 12 of 19 rounds)
1. Tim Gajser (Hon)…535
2. Jorge Prado (Gas)…410
3. Jeremy Seewer (Yam)…4054
4. Maxime Renaux (Yam)…365
5. Glenn Coldenhoff (Yam)…363
6. Ruben Fernandez (Hon)…342
7. Pauls Jonass (Hus),,,342
8. Brian Bogers (Hus)…263
8. Pauls Jonass Hus)…250
9. Calvin Vlaanderren (Yam)…239
10. Jeremy Van Horebeeck (Bet)…229

This may look like a closely cropped photo of the 250 start at the Indonesian Grand Prix, but it is not cropped. There were only nine 250 GP riders in Indonesia—the other 5 riders making up the 14-man 250 field were Southeast Asian locals. How embarassing!

2022 250 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS STANDINGS
(After 12 of 19 rounds)
1. Tom Vialle (KTM)…502
2. Jago Geerts (Yam)…498
3. Simon Laengenfelder (Gas)…395
4. Kevin Horgmo (Kaw)..356
5. Mikkel Haarup (Kaw)…3329
6. Andrea Adamo (Gas)…314
7. Thibault Benistant (Yam)…3046
8. Stephen Rubini (Hon)…277
9. Isak Gifting (Gas)…255
10. Kay de Wolf (Hus)…244

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: FCP RACING YAMAHA YZ250 ENGINE MOUNTS

Developed by top industry professionals, the FCP Racing Yamaha YZ250 engine mounts were made to improve the handling of the 2005–2022 Yamaha YZ250 two-stroke by increasing torsion- al flex and offering improved front-wheel traction. The FCP engine mounts will not only give you a plusher feel on your YZ250, but the bright blue/pink color gives your YZ250 that factory look. The retail price is $289.00 at www.fcpracing.com or [email protected].

• PHOTO OF THE WEEK: UNGUIDED MISSILE

According to eyewitness reports, Jake Morris (921) got crossed up over the tabletop before Glen Helen’s finish line jump and ghost rode his KTM off the track and into the wooden support of the flagman’s stand.

Jake’s bike broke a 2×4 in half and came to rest on top of tunnel. Jake walked away, but eventually he got into an ambulance. He ended up suffering a broken wrist, broken arm and several broken vertebrae. Photos: Will Harper

• MXA FIRST RIDE VIDEO: 2023 HUSQVARNA TC250 FUEL-INJECTED TWO-STROKE

• “SATURDAY AT THE GLEN” MOTOCROSS COMING BACK ON JULY 9

The gate fee is $10 per person and the race entry is $30 pre-entry ($40 post-entry) and Minis are $25. For more info go to www.glenhelen.com.

• THE JULY 2022 ISSUE OF MXA IS OUT! DON’T MISS IT! BETTER YET, SUBSCRIBE AND YOU WON’T MISS ANYTHING

Did you know that you can subscribe to MXA at virtually no cost to you—because when you subscribe you receive a Rocky Mountain ATV/MC credit for $25 towards anything is their massive inventory. Plus, all the content in 12 monthly issues of Motocross Action magazine—from four-stroke tests, two-stroke tests, retro tests, race coverage, new tech to product tests (most of which never appears on the internet).

The July 2022 issues has full tests on the 2022-1/2 Husqvarna FC450 Rockstar Edition, 2022-1/2 KTM 250SXF Factory Edition, a dual off-road test of the Yamaha YZ450FX & Honda CRF450RX and a retro test of the “Winningest Bike in Moto History”—Ricky Carmichael’s  2004 Honda CR250 (the bike he went 24-0 on). If that’s not enough bikes for you, we also sent Daryl Ecklund to Willow Spring Raceway to wring out the new 2023 KTM RC390 road racer and caught up with Lars Larsson (not that hard to do since he has been an MXA test rider longer than anyone at MXA—including Jody) to get our hands on his pet project—a replica of his famous titanium-framed 1971 Husqvarna 400 that won the 1971 Inter-Am 500 series on. Oh, yeah, it was considered to be such an unfair advantage that the AMA banned titanium frames after Lars’ victory. If that’s not enough, go with us to the Wiseco-sponsored 2022 World Two-Stroke Championship, where you can gauge the health of two-strokes based on the over 800 racers. And, don’t forget, you can will also get a $25 credit from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC  that will more than cover the cost of your subscription. To subscribe call (800) 767-0345 or Click Here

• MXA FIRST RIDE VIDEO: 2022 HONDA CRF450WE WORKS EDITION

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

• 2022 GREAT PLAINS VINTAGE MOTOCROSS SERIES: THE NEXT RACE IS AUGUST 21

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• MXA FIRST RIDE VIDEO: 2022-1/2 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION

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• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: 20/20 OCULAR GOGGLES

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 • TENTATIVE 2022 RACE SCHEDULES

The World Vet returns on November 4-6, 2022. The most thrilling and chilling section of Glen Helen is the 70 mph charge to the steeply banked 180-degree first turn. 

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 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 8…Maggiora, Italy
May 15…Rio Sardo, Sardinia
May 29…Intu Xanadu, Spain
June 5…Ernee, France
June 12…Teutschenthal, Germany
June 26…Samota-Sumbawa, Indonesia
July 3… Jakarta, Indonesia (CANCELED)
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. 11…Oman

2022 AMA ENDUROCROSS SERIES SCHEDULE
Sept. 24…Redmond, Oregon
Oct. 1…Denver, Colorado
Oct. 15…Salt Lake City, Utah
Oct. 22…Prescott Valley, Arizona
Nov. 5…Boise Idaho
Nov. 19…Reno, Nevada

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 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 26…Belgium
July 3…Estonia
Sept. 4…Czech Republic
Sept. 18…Germany

2022 SATURDAY AT THE GLEN RACE SCHEDULE
Apr. 2…Spring Series #1
Apr. 23…Spring Series #2
Apr. 30…Spring Series #3
May 7…Spring Series #4
May 14…Spring Series #5 (National Track)
June 11…Summer Series #1
June 25…Summer Series #2
July 9…Summer Series #3
July 23…Summer Series #4 (Tentative)
July 30…Summer Series #5
Aug. 13…Summer Series #6 (National Track)
Sept. 10…Fall Series #1
Sept. 17…Fall Series #2
Oct. 1…Fall Series #3 (National Track)
Oct. 15…Fall Series #4
Oct. 22…Fall Series #5
Nov.r 12..Winter Series #1
Nov. 19…Winter Series #2
Dec. 3…Winter Series #3
Dec. 10…Winter Series #4 (National Track)

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 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

2022 PARIS SUPERCROSS
Nov. 12-13… Paris, France

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