RUMORS, GOSSIP & UNFOUNDED TRUTHS: THE POINTS COULDN’T BE ANY CLOSER AS THE CIRCUS RETURNS TO THE “BIG A”
• “THIS WEEK IN MXA” WITH JOSH MOSIMAN: 2025 ANAHEIM 2 SUPERCROSS PREVIEW
• 2025 AMA SUPERCROSS WINNERS AT A GLANCE—TWO DOWN, 15 TO GO
Eli Tomac (3) won his second time out in 2025. It was his 53rd AMA Supercross victory.
Date/Venue 450 250
Jan. 11…Anaheim, CA…………..Chase Sexton (KTM)……………..Jo Shimoda (Hon)
Jan. 18…San Diego, CA………...Eli Tomac (Yam)………………………Julien Beaumer (KTM)
Jan. 25…Anaheim, CA
Feb. 1…Glendale, AZ
Feb. 8…Tampa, FL
Feb. 15…Detroit, MI
Feb. 22…Arlington, TX
Mar. 1…Daytona Beach, FL
Mar. 8…Indianapolis, IN
Mar. 22…Birmingham, AL
Mar. 29…Seattle, WA
Apr. 5…Foxborough, MA
Apr. 12…Philadelphia, PA
Apr. 19…East Rutherford, NJ
Apr. 26…Pittsburgh, PA
May 3…Denver, CO
May 10…Salt Lake City, UT
450 points leader…Eli Tomac (Yam)
250 West points leader...Julien Beaumer (KTM)
• MXA FANTASY SUPERCROSS LEAGUE HEADS BACK TO ANAHEIM WITH PRIZES FROM SEVEN RACING
• HOW TO SIGN UP, PLAY AND WIN THE MXA FANTASY LEAGUE IT’S FREE & FUN!
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KTM JRSX PRESENTED BY FORD LIGHTNING
If you didn’t know MXA has helped develop a brand new app for the KTM JR SX Challenge that takes place during the “halftime” of the Supercross events. It starts after the heat races prior to the race Last Chance Qualifiers. Currently, it is available on Android in the Google Play Store and in the Apple app store. In this fantasy, users can pick six kids receiving points for the correct predictions in first, second, third, fifth, seventh,and tenth. Throughout the season, KTM and Ford will be giving away unique prizes to the winners. If you’re looking to join the KTM JRSX Fantasy you can do so by clicking here!
• TREVOR NELSON’S SAN DIEGO 450 SUPERCROSS SNAP SHOTS
Eli Tomac (3) was awesome in San Diego. He was most impressive in the closing laps when he held off Jett Lawrence for the victory.
Jett Lawrence seemed genuinely happy to finish second behind Eli Tomac and they chatted about how great the race was afterward..
Cooper Webb (2) strung together a 4th and 3rd in the first two rounds of the AMA 450 Supercross series. He is currently fourth in 450 Supercross points, but only 4 points behind points leader Eli Tomac heading the Anaheim 2.
Ken Roczen currently sits in third in AMA 450 Supercross points. He was third at Anaheim 1 and fourth in San Diego. The top three riders—Tomac, Sexton and Roczen are only separated by 2 points.
Hunter Lawrence (96) was 11th at Anaheim 1, but improved six places in San Diego to finish fifth overall.
Last week’s Anaheim 1 winner, Chase Sexton finished 6th in San Diego.
450 RESULTS: SAN DIEGO SUPERCROSSS RESULTS
1. Eli Tomac…(Yam)
2. Jett Lawrence (Hon)
3. Cooper Webb…(Yam)
4. Ken Roczen…(Suz)
5. Hunter Lawrence…(Hon)
6. Chase Sexton…(KTM)
7. Malcolm Stewart…(Hus)
6. Justin Barcia…(Gas)
9. Dylan Ferrrandis (Hon)
10. Joey Savatgy (Hon)
Other notables: 11. Justin Cooper (Yam); 12. Jorge Prado (Kaw);13 Jason Anderson (Kaw);14. Justin Hill (KTM) 22. Aaron Plessinger (KTM).
• TREVOR NELSON’S SAN DIEGO 250 WEST SUPERCROSS SNAP SHOTS
Julien Beaumer (23) not only won his first-ever AMA 250 Supercross, but at A2 he will have the Red Plate and be leading the 250 West title chase by 5 points.
At Anaheim 1 Jordon Smith got Triumph their first-ever podium when he finished third. In San Diego, he got them their second-ever podium with a second place.
Haiden Deegan (38) is very used to win streaks, but not losing streaks. He was 5th at A1 and 3rd in San Diego (and is third in 250 West points).
Cole Davies (100) is the pride of Waitoki, New Zealand. He finished 8th in Anaheim 1 and 4th in San Diego, but he got to lead, which is a big confidence booster. Coles sits in 6th in 250 West points.
Ryder DiFrancesco (25) took his GasGas MC250 to fifth in San Diego to go with his 4th at Anaheim 1.
Coty Schock was sixth in Anaheim 1 and sixth in San Diego
Poor Jo Shimoda! He won the 250 West class easily at Anaheim 1 and was looking forward to a repeat performance in San Diego, but during Qualifying a mechanic hit his hand with a pit board resulting in two broken and cut fingers. Jo persevered to finish 7th in the San Diego 250 main, which gave him enough points to secure 3rd in the season standings.
250 WEST RESULTS: SAN DIEGO SUPERCROSS
1. Julien Beaumer…(KTM)
2. Jordon Smith…(Tri)
3. Haiden Deegan…(Yam)
4. Cole Davies…(Yam)
5. Ryder DiFrancesco…(Gas)
6. Coty Schock…(Yam)
7. Jo Shimoda…(Hon)
8. Garrett Marchbanks…(Kaw)
9. Michael Mosiman (Yam)
10. Hunter Yoder (Kaw)
Other notables: 11. Anthony Bourdon (Yam); 12. Cole Thompson (Yam); 19. Gavin Towers(Yam);
20. Josh Vatize (KTM); 21. Ty Masterpool.
• SATURDAY NIGHT’S ANAHEIM 2 SUPERCROSS TRACK MAP: WHERE ARE YOUR SEATS?
The track for Anaheim 2 is definitely an interesting one especially with another split start that leads directly to a technical rhythm section. Riders will also run down the start straight on each lap making it rutted into turn one. This weekend we will see two whoop sections, which are back to back. There is also have a rhythm section with a right-hand kink in it and a bundle of 180-degree bowl turns.
• 2025 ANAHEIM SUPERCROSS: RACE DAY SCHEDULE
After Qualifying, the 5:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies, four heat races and the two Last Chances, the actual Main Events will start at 7:21 p.m. for the 250 West and 7:58 p.m for the 450 class.
7:21p.m – 250 WEST MAIN EVENT—15 Minutes/Plus 1 lap
7:58 p.m.– 450 MAIN EVENT – 20 Minutes/Plus 1 lap
• 2025 “SATURDAY AT THE GLEN” RACE SCHEDULE
The Glen Helen regulars are wishing the best to Val Tamietti, former Maico-sponsored, CMC number 1, Saddleback Specialist and two-time Glen Helen number 1 a quick recovery from a freak accident that happened when a rider stopped on top of the blind tabletop and Val landed on him. Val is out of the hospital after surgeries for a lacerated bladder and broken pelvis. He is at the Casa Colina rehabilitation center now, but will recover in a couple weeks.
No offense to Val, but the Glen Helen racers miss his loyal wife Debbi more because she shoots awesome race photographs at the “Saturday at the Glen” races. Debbi has been staying home from the races to nurse Val back to health.
2025 “SATURDAY AT THE GLEN” RACE SCHEDULE
Jan. 18…National track
Jan. 25…Arroyo track
Feb. 1…National track
Feb. 8…Arroyo track
Feb. 22…National track
Mar. 8…Arroyo track
Mar. 22…Arroyo track
Mar. 29-30…Blu Cru Invitational
Apr. 12…Arroyo track
Apr. 19…World Two-Stroke Championship
Apr. 26…Arroyo track
May 7…10-Hours of Glen Helen
May 15-18…MotoFest Privateer challenge
May 31…National track
Jun. 21…Arroyo track
Jun. 28…National track
Jul. 19…National track
Aug. 2…Arroyo track
Aug. 9…National track
Aug. 23…National track
Sept. 13…Arroyo track
Sept. 20…National track
Oct. 4…Arroyo track
Oct. 11…24-Hours of Glen Helen
Oct. 25…National track
Nov. 1-3…World Vet Championship
Nov. 15…Arroyo track
Nov. 22…National track
Nov. 28-30…Day In The Dirt
Dec. 7…National track
Dec. 21…National track
(Dates in italics are races that bump the “Saturday at the Glen” races off the schedule)
• BEST OF JODY’S BOX: THE INFAMOUS POST-RACE POST-MORTEM
“Hey, guess what?” I yelled into the phone after this week’s race. I didn’t wait for an answer. “I won.”
“That’s great Jody. Was it a mud race?”
“No. It was sunny. Why did you think it was muddy?” I asked.
“I just assumed that the conditions must have been unusual.”
“No, the weather was great,” I said. “I dominated both motos.”
“What class? You weren’t cherry picking again were you?”
“No,” I said. “It was my regular class against all the good guys.”
“How many people were in your class?”
“I don’t know, 15 or 20,” I replied.
“Which one? 15 or 20?”
“More like 17,” I said.
“Was Crazy Dave in your class?”
“No, his bike blew up in practice, but I wouldhave beaten him this time,” I said defensively.
“He had the flu,” I said meekly, “But, I beat his brother Monte and he’s almost as fast as Jimmy.”
“How about Jimmy Mac?”
“He was there. I beat him bad.” I said proudly.
“Stumpy Phalange?”
“I lapped him. I lap him every week,” I said.
“Don’t be a bad winner. Show respect for your competition if you want them to show respect to you.”
“I like Stumpy, but he is the slowest guy in the class. I never see him after the gate drops,” I said.
“Who got the holeshot in the first moto?”
“I did. It was beautiful,“ I said.
“Did anyone go down in the first turn?”
“I know what you’re implying,” I said. “But, no one got to the first turn in front of me, nobody fell, I was a bike length ahead and was never challenged.”
“How long was the moto?”
“It was 20 minutes,” I said.
“How many laps?”
“Eight,” I replied.
“What were the lap times?”
“About two minutes,” I said.
“That only adds up to 16-minute motos.”
“Okay, but when I crossed the finish line nobody was behind me. And, in the second moto I got a bad start and worked my way up to second place before the end,” I said defensively.
“I thought you said you dominated both motos?”
“I did dominate both motos,” I said. “I came from the back of the pack and caught the leader, but I didn’t have to pass him because he had finished sixth in the first moto. My 1-2 was good enough for the overall. I could have passed him, but I didn’t need to. My 1-2 beat his 6-1.”
“That is a very poor attitude to take to the races or into life.”
“I thought it was good strategy,” I said.
“Is that what you think? To me, it sounds like you settled for second best. I don’t want to hear about you taking the easy route in the future. If you ever want to amount to anything in life you need to give it everything you’ve got. Giving less than 100 percent is cheating yourself.”
“But, I won!” I said.
“On paper, but deep down inside you know that the winner of the second moto was better than you and, because you didn’t pass him, he knows it too.”
“He’s not better than me,” I said. “This was the first moto he has won all year long.”
“Wasn’t this the first moto that you have won all year long?”
“Yeah, but I had the flu for a couple weeks, my clutch slipped while leading two months ago and I got passed on the last lap back in January,” I said.
“He who excuses himself, accuses himself.”
“Okay, but I think I’m at the start of a winning streak. I’ll show you!” I said.
“I’ll be surprised if you win again, but I’m happy for you.”
“Thanks mom,” I said. “I’ll call you again next week.”
• 2025 WORLD TWO-STROKE CHAMPIONSHIPS COMING ON APRIL 18-19: GET DISCOUNTED ENTRIES NOW!
There are classes for Novice, Intermediate, Experts and, of course, the Pasha 125 Open Pro classes for 125 Pros, Over-30 125 Pros and Over-50 125 Pros—with a $15,000 purse split even between all three Pasha classes.
The 16th Annual Wiseco Two-Stroke World Motocross Championship hosted by Fasthouse is set for April 18-19, 2025, at the iconic Glen Helen Raceway. The pre-entries opened on January 1, 2025,. This gives riders the perfect opportunity to secure their spot in this celebration of motocross history. The event brings a nostalgic throwback to the two-stroke era of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, featuring everything from the premier Open Pro class to the fan-favorite Pasha 125 Open Pro races. Get ready for non-stop MX action, the sound of two-stroke engines, the smell of premix, and the excitement of old-school motocross racing!c. at www.GlenHelen.com.
You can secure your spot early and enjoy substantial savings with Pre-Entry fees set at $60 for the first class and $50 for the second class from January 1 to February 29. Act now as the price will increase to $80 for your first class on March 1, to April 18, before going to $90 on April 18-19. To pre-enter the 2025 World Two-Stroke Championship and save money Click Here.
• 2025 SUPERCROSS, MOTOCROSS, ARENACROSS & MXGP RACE SCHEDULES
Jorge Prado (70) made it safely through his first two 2025 AMA 450 Supercross events. Now he just has 15 more to go.
Jan. 11…Anaheim, CA
Jan. 18…San Diego, CA
Jan. 25…Anaheim, CA
Feb. 1…Glendale, AZ
Feb. 8…Tampa, FL
Feb. 15…Detroit, MI
Feb. 22…Arlington, TX
Mar. 1…Daytona Beach, FL
Mar. 8…Indianapolis, IN
Mar. 22…Birmingham, AL
Mar. 29…Seattle, WA
Apr. 5…Foxborough, MA
Apr. 12…Philadelphia, PA
Apr. 19…East Rutherford, NJ
Apr. 26…Pittsburgh, PA
May 3…Denver, CO
May 10…Salt Lake City, UT
May 24…Pala, CA
May 31…Hangtown, CA
June 7…Thunder Valley, CO
June 14…Mount Morris, PA
June 28…Southwick, MA
July 5…Red Bud, MI
July 12…Millville, MN
July 19…Washougal, WA
Aug. 9…Crawfordsville, IN
August 16…Unadilla, NY
August 23…Budds Creek, MD
Nov. 15…Reno, NV
Nov. 16…Reno, NV
Dec. 6…Boise, ID
Dec. 7…Boise, ID
Jan. 3…Loveland, CO
Jan. 4…Loveland, CO
Jan. 24…Guthrie, OK
Jan. 31…Reno, NV
Feb. 1…Reno, NV
Feb. 7…Prescott, AZ
Feb. 8…Prescott, AZ
Feb. 28…Daytona, FL
Mar. 2…Argentina
Mar. 16…Spain #1
Mar. 23…France #1
Apr. 6…Sardinia
April 13…Italy #1
April 21…Switzerland
May 4…Portugal
May 11…Spain #2
May 25…France #2
June 1…Germany
June 8…Latvia
June 22…Great Britain
July 6….Indonesia
July 27…Czech Republic
Aug. 3…Belgium
Aug. 17…Sweden
Aug 24…Holland
Sept. 7…Turkey
Sept. 14…China
Sept. 21….Australia
Oct. 5…Crawfordsville, Indiana
Jan.4 …Birmingham, UK
Jan. 18…London, UK
Jan. 31…Belfast, NIR
Feb.1…Belfast, NIR
Feb. 8…Aberdeen, SCT
Feb. 22…Manchester, UK
April TBA…Middle East
April 26…Abu Dhabi, UAE
Apr. 19…Glen Helen, CA
Jul. 28-Aug.2…Loretta Lynn, TN
Oct. 31—Nov. 1-2…Glen Helen, CA
• 2025 SUPERMOTOCROSS PLAYOFFS DATES & PLACES ANNOUNCED
The three-race SuperMotocross Championship Playoffs will start on 1 will take place on Saturday, September 6 at zMAX Dragway in Concord, North Carolina, followed seven days later, on September 13 at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The final and decisive round will take place on Saturday, September 20 at The Strip at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas.
2025 SUPERMOTOCROSS PLAYOFFS
Sept. 6…Concord, NC
Sept. 13…St. Louis ,MO
Sept. 20…Las Vegas, NV
• MXA’S 2025 COLLECTION OF IN-DEPTH 2025 VIDEO TESTS
• MXA VIDEO: MOTOCROSS ACTION’S 2025 450 SHOOTOUT
• MXA VIDEO: MOTOCROSS ACTION’S 2025 250 SHOOTOUT
• MXA VIDEO: 2025 KAWASAKI KX450SR (SPECIAL RACER) FIRST RIDE
• MXA VIDEO: 2025 HONDA CRF250 WORKS EDITION FIRST RIDE
• MXA VIDEO: 2025 KTM 350SXF FIRST RIDE
• MXA VIDEO: 2025 TRIUMPH TF450-RC FIRST RIDE
MXA VIDEO: INSIDE SECRETS OF AIDEN ZINGG’S KTM 112SX SUPERMINI
• MXA VIDEO: 2025 YAMAHA YZ250FX FIRST RIDE
• MXA VIDEO: WE RIDE COTY SCHOCK’S PERSONAL YAMAHA YZ125
• MXA VIDEO: 2025 KAWASAKI KX250 FIRST RIDE
• MXA VIDEO: 2025 HONDA CR450 FIRST RIDE
• MXA VIDEO: WE RIDE DR.D’s PURPOSE-BUILT YAMAHA YZ85
• MXA VIDEO: 2025 YAMAHA YZ450F FIRST RIDE
• MXA VIDEO: 2025 YAMAHA YZ250F FIRST RIDE
• MXA VIDEO: 2025 YAMAHA YZ250FX CROSS-COUNTRY FIRST RIDE
• MXA VIDEO: 2025 KTM 150SX TWO-STROKE FIRST RIDE
• MXA VIDEO: 2025 KAWASAKI KX450 FIRST RIDE
• MXA VIDEO: 2025 KTM 450SXF FIRST RIDE
• MXA VIDEO: 2025 KTM 250SXF FIRST RIDE
• MXA VIDEO: HOW TO BUILD A VET RIDER’S DREAM YZ250F
• MXA VIDEO: 2025 KX450SR VS 2025 KAWASAKI KLX230 IN A LAP TIME BATTLE
• MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE GASGAS MC85 TWO-STROKE THAT WON LORETTA
• MXA VIDEO: WE RIDE THE 125 THAT 518,000 VIEWERS CAN’T BUY IN THE USA
• MXA VIDEO: WE RIDE PHIL NICOLETTI’S FINAL CLUBMX YZ250F
• THE GREATEST DEAL IN MOTOCROSS: REAL WORDS, LARGE PHOTOS, MORE TECH & A $25 ROCKY MOUNTAIN CREDIT
This is the cover of the February 2025 issue of MXA, whcih is all about the Motocross Action 2025 Buyer’s Guide. It gives you a rundown on 56 2025 models—starting with 50cc Pee-Wees and electric Pee-Wees all the way up to 450cc Four-Stroke Monsters. There are also full tests on the 2025 Honda CRF250 Works Edition and 2025 Kawasaki KX250. To test some of the new 2025 race bikes the MXA wrecking went to Nevada to race the 2025 Yamaha YZ450, 2025 KTM 450SXF, CRF450RX Kawasaki KX450x, Honda CRF450, Husqvarna FC450, KTM 450XCF, Yamaha YZ250 two-stroke and at the Lake Havasu National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC). Then we sent Josh Fout and Trevor Nelson to Indiana to race the final round of the 2024 GNCC Championship. And finally, we topped off the 2024 racing season, sending every 2025 test bike and test rider to the 2024 Dubya World Vet Motocross Championship at Glen Helen (where the MXA wrecking crew was among the 1200 entries from 24 different nations and 34 different states)
It couldn’t be easier or cheaper to subscribe to MXA than it is right now—because when you subscribe you receive a Rocky Mountain ATV/MC credit for $25 towards anything in their massive inventory, all at no cost to you. Are you smart enough to recognize a great deal when you see it? To subscribe call (800) 767-0345 or Click Here
• 2025 AMA NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP RACE SCHEDULE
2025 AMA NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
May 24…Pala, CA
May 31…Hangtown, CA
June 7…Thunder Valley, CO
June 14…Mount Morris, PA
June 28…Southwick, MA
July 5…Red Bud, MI
July 12…Millville, MN
July 19…Washougal, WA
Aug. 9…Crawfordsville, IN
August 16…Unadilla, NY
August 23…Budds Creek, MD
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Photos Credits: Trevor Nelson, Debbi Tamietti, GasGas, Jon Ortner, Beta, Honda, Brian Converse, Kawasaki and MXA archives
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