Wednesday
Jul022025

Dreams Are Important!

If you're a racer, former racer or trail rider we've all had dreams of reaching the top of our sport. It's a long, tough, expensive road to travel. I know this young man he is committed to succeed. He works hard and is dedicated to developing his craft. He is polite, courteous and committed to his family. He has big dreams! 

Art - MX43

Join Me on the Road to Loretta Lynn’s – Support a Rising Motocross Star!

 

My name is Christian Humphrey, and I’m a dedicated motocross racer with a deep passion for the sport. I’m thrilled to share that I’ve earned first place in two classes at the Northwest Regionals—officially qualifying me for the 2025 Loretta Lynn’s AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship! This prestigious event showcases the top 3% of amateur riders in the nation, and I’m honored to be among them.

Loretta Lynn’s is more than just a race—it’s a launching pad for future professionals, with national media coverage, thousands of fans, and industry scouts watching closely. But getting there takes more than talent—it requires strong support.

I’m currently seeking sponsors or financial assistance to help me compete at this elite level. Your support would go directly toward critical expenses like travel, entry fees, lodging, equipment, and gear—everything it takes to compete with the best in the country.

https://gofund.me/481991dd

About Me:

  • Name: Christian Humphrey
  • Age/Class: 15 years old / 125cc & Schoolboy 1 (14–17)
  • Race Team: Privateer
  • Instagram: @Christianhumphrey47

2025 Highlights:

  • 🥇 NW Loretta Regionals: 1st in 125cc & Schoolboy 1
  • 🏁 Ricky Carmichael Daytona SX: 5th in 125cc
  • 🏆 Cal Classic National: 4th in 125cc
  • 👊 Mini Monsters National: 1st in 125cc, 1st in 125cc Jr, 3rd overall in Schoolboy 1

Whether it’s through sponsorship, a donation, or helping spread the word, your support means everything as I chase my dream of becoming a professional motocross athlete. I’d be proud to represent your brand or business on this journey.

Let’s ride to the top—together!
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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Wednesday
Jul022025

That Day in Red Bud

Wednesday
Jul022025

Johnny O' on the Lawrence Boys

Johnny "O’Show" O’Mara had a successful career in his day, with an AMA 125 National Motocross Championship and am AMA 250 Supercross Championship to his name. These days he can be found under the Honda HRC Progressive tent helping Jett and Hunter Lawrence. Steve Matthes caught up with Johnny after Southwick where Jett and Hunter went one-two. Steve also wanted to talk about old-school Southwick with O'Show, though!

Matthes: Alright. Johnny, O’Show here we are at Southwick. Your riders went one-two. They had a great day. I don't really want to make it about them, but let's talk about them first. Got to be really rewarding. They've done it a lot. They've won both classes, all of that. But when you see today, Hunter catches Eli, who we know one of the baddest dudes ever and gets second overall. And Jett is gone. It's got to make you feel pretty good.
Johnny O’Mara: Yeah, it's definitely good to watch because that's my job with them. And it's been my job for six years now. So, to do what they did today, we're just always pinching ourselves. It's just a lot of hard work. Obviously, everyone would know at this level. It's exactly what we kind of all work for and to achieve it, it's definitely something that for me, I'll feel it a little bit more tomorrow. I'll be like, "Wow." I don't want to say I'm numb to it because we all work so hard and stuff, but I'll think about it a little bit during the week when I keep track of them, what they're doing on a daily basis. I know exactly what everyone's doing every hour of the day. Like literally, that's how we operate with the Lawrence team, with HRC, Honda and myself. It's just a well-oiled machine. A lot of people use that term, it's literally that, but with a lot of work behind it.

 

Johnny O'Mara and Darren "Dazzy" LawrenceAlign Media

Are you surprised that Jett's ACL recovery?
Yeah, it's pretty amazing. But does it surprise me? I have to be pretty frank. No. I have the best medical team on our side. Warren Kramer [Kramer Orthopedics] is the one who did his knee surgery and, and I never had a doubt in my mind. Like, nothing really even surprised me. I mean, maybe a little bit, like, “Hey, when do you think we can just maybe jump on the motorcycle a little bit?” And the fact that I got the answer really quick, I was like, “Really that quick?” That would be something. where I'm like, “Wow, okay.” I just have to have full trust in him. But I never thought we wouldn't be ready for Pala, Fox Raceway.

I was talking to Ian Harrison [Red Bull KTM team manager] in the tower, and obviously, Chase [Sexton] had a rough Pala and just kind of decided to take some weeks off. Jett missed some of supercross, comes back for nationals. Last year Jett got hurt, comes back for SMX. The point being is, I think we're entering an era where the Dungey's and Ricky's, the guys that win indoors and out all year, guys that didn't get hurt, did all the races at handled the pressure and the level that those guys are at, we're thinking it's either over or it will be pretty rare going forward from here. For all the reasons we just said. Do you agree? Do you disagree?
So, I just want to make sure I'm understanding what you're saying. Just meaning the longevity type deal? Like is that basically what you've asked me?

Well, injuries happen in our sport a lot. And to stay healthy for 31 races or even in Chase's situation, which we believe isn't as much of an injury but more of, “Hey, I just need a break after a long supercross season,” those days of doing all 31 rounds and winning both the supercross and motocross titles, are going to be rarer.
Yeah, it's almost a difficult question, but I totally know where you're coming from on it. I've always, even if you go back as far as I go back to [when I raced] in the 80s, I think all athletes thought about that ten-year deal. Like, if you can keep that flame going for ten years, that's pretty amazing. We're seeing it happen more regularly now, Eli and all that. So yeah, I just would say that literally the science and everything, the knowledge and what we talked about just earlier with our medical teams, I just think the science of the sport, it looks like they can recover quicker and go a little longer. But I think I'm kind of walking all over here with my answer. I do see some wear and tear on my guys and I mean, Hunter and Jett were two years ago, three years ago, they're like thinking they're Superman, can do everything. So, when I hear anything about the Paris supercross, like Bercy and all that stuff, I kind of go, “Well, we'll see how long you want to continue that,” because I've been around so long, I did all that even in my day. So, I do see that coming into play now. Like, okay, we're doing Aussie Open. So, I do see that part.

And then, like we talked about earlier, it's just people are hard on everyone, at every level now. But I do kind of look at it like I feel like our team, we've built something really strong here. And you're seeing a lot of the strength, and that could be [measured in] wins or longevity, is what we built. The foundation has really been really set with both Lawrence brothers and the team, obviously. So yeah, I think we're probably midway [through the career] or something like that.  I really can't say because, you know how things can change overnight. And I think I probably stress that more during the week, just making sure they're okay, like, “Okay, you guys got through your motos” and all that and whatever they're doing, testing and all that. I will go out on the limb and say the race is almost the easiest part. It's all the other stuff, the wear and tear and all that we were just talking about. So, for us to go one-one, two-two with Jett and Hunter, I don't know. It's just amazing. But it's kind of just what we've been like aiming for the whole time. Like literally.

 

I watched an ‘86 Southwick clip on Instagram. You and RJ [Rick Johnson] battling, you were leading for a little bit. When you go to High Point or Southwick or RedBud, do you look at the track and be like, “Oh man, I passed RJ there.” Do you think like that or is that just so long ago?
Yeah, I guess I do. It's still in my blood. So, I know the race you're talking about. It's in me, so when I see Jett do his stuff, that one off technique over everybody else, or Hunter with his technique, I mean, they're so technically sound. It's really nice to watch, especially in my position because I was a technical guy, too. So, when I see these little things, like Jett’s the ballerina on the motorcycle and stuff, I mean, I kind of feel like I was that too. I kinda helped change the sport and supercross and all that. David Bailey and myself. I remember all that stuff.

I definitely can relate, but the way the tracks develop now is quite a bit different than they used to be. They were rough in our day, too, especially when we didn't have machinery [track prep] like they have today. So, I think all that stuff, it kind of comes back naturally, but it's not about me anymore. Like, it's literally just about them. I had a great career, and I was blessed to be in the position I am to even stay in it as long as I have. Right now, people still want me in their corner. So, I just feel really blessed.

Yeah, interesting. And how come you never won Southwick?
Yeah, it's like Southwick… and it always really bums me out I never won Daytona. That was one that I got second like five times or something like that. But yeah, like usually the tougher guys win those and I think I was kind of known as that. There are some venues I just wasn't able to win. But I was a multi-time champion in the sport, and I just have to live with that. I would have thought I would have won here a few times. I raced in a time period when there was quite a few guys (up front), not just me. Even now, I mean, there's just so many good guys. Just one of those  things with the sport.

 

Tuesday
Jul012025

Ryan Villopoto 'beat' after Vet Weekend at Mammoth Motocross

Monday
Jun302025

Tusk Motorcycle Rear Brake Caliper Support w/Brake Disc Guard

MX43 " I've used this brake guard for years on my YZ250 and it has saved my brake caliper many times."

The Tusk Rear Brake Caliper Support w/ Brake Disc Guard is a great addition to anyone looking for extreme brake rotor protection. This rear caliper support will replace your stock rear brake caliper mount and provide a rear brake disc guard. Made from 6061 T-6 Billet Aluminum, this piece will withstand tons of abuse from all of your off-road adventures. Anodized aluminum to give you that factory look.

Monday
Jun302025

Mystery Man...Where's Chase?

 Is he really hurt, just mad at KTM, waiting for his Kawasaki, who knows?

Red Bull KTM rider & defending 450 class Pro Motocross Champion Chase Sexton had a rough start to the year at Fox Raceway. He had goggle problems early leading to him throwing them, shortly thereafter he crashed over the finish line after hitting false neutral. Since then he has been kinda missing in action... Very quiet on social media and not many press releases from KTM themselves. Rumor has it he will be returning to racing at the upcoming Red Bud National on July 4th weekend. This week he got back on the bike after sitting out a few races to "recover" from the round 1 crash. In this video we go through all of this and show you the first clips of him back on the bike.

Monday
Jun302025

Cairoli Back In the USA!

“I think I’ll go until my body can’t anymore.” | Antonio Cairoli Talks U.S. Return

Monday
Jun302025

Jett Talks Records!

MX Large Inteviews Jett

Aussie sensation, Jett Lawrence did something very special on the weekend, equalling the overall 450 motocross win tally of the great, James Stewart.

The MXoN winner, now sits on 20 overall wins in the AMA 450 motocross championship, and the only riders ahead of him in the records books are Ricky Johnson with 22, Bob Hannah with 27, Eli Tomac with 32, Ryan Dungey with 39, and the GOAT, Ricky Carmichael with 76. Expect Lawrence to pass at least Johnson this season and he will edge close to Hannah in fourth spot.

The four-time AMA champion is now on 47 overall wins in SX and MX combined, having passed another AMA great in Broc Glover and two time AMA 450 motocross champion, Ken Roczen, who are both on 45 wins. Next up for Lawrence is fellow Aussie, Chad Reed, who has 55 overall wins and do not be surprised if that tally isn’t broken early next year or even before this season is up.

Reed is 10th in the all-time list, and at just 21 years of age, Jett Lawrence is still creeping towards the seemingly untouchable tally of 150 overall wins, set by Ricky Carmichael between 1997 and 2007.

In the all-time combined class list for motocross, so 450/250, 250/125 and 500cc classes, Lawrence is now on 34 wins, which places him ahead of Jeff Emig 29, Ryan Villopoto 31 and Ricky Johnson 33. Ahead of him are Broc Glover on 35, Jeff Ward on 36, Bob Hannah on 37, who are seventh, sixth and fifth in the top ten all-time list. In fourth place is Eli Tomac on 44 wins.

Hard to not see Lawrence pass Glover, Ward and Hannah in the coming weeks and move into fifth place on the all-time list, which is just sensational. If he was to go undefeated in motocross this year, then that 44 tally of Tomac should be broken in 2026, at just 22 years of age.

Probably the fastest man on the planet, Jett Lawrence sat down and spoke to the media and below is what he told us all. As always, such a cool kid, with a positive mentality and brimming with confidence.

MXLarge: You joined James on 20 overall wins in 450 motocross, but what does it mean getting up in these records list mean to you?

Lawrence: It is really cool. This early in my career as well, it is really cool and an honour to be with those names. James is a very well-known name in our sport. I have talked some smack with him on the golf course, because he sends me text messages about it. It is an honour to be tied with him, but hopefully I am still not tied with him after a few weekends, hopefully we can keep chipping away. As long as I just focus on my racing, I think that will take care of itself. It is very cool.

MXLarge: Another win in the premier class. What was different about the race today?

Lawrence: I didn’t worry too much about managing the gap, I just had a good flow and with sand, it is harder to try and ride with less energy. So, whatever flow you have, you just stick with it. So, I just tried to stick to that flow and not use a lot of energy. Both starts were good, so super happy.

MXLarge: How important is it to win at this point?

Lawrence: I just have to focus on each race. That is all I can do. You cannot go forward and start thinking championships and stuff. Take each race as it comes and just focus on that. A good day and it (Southwick) definitely isn’t a highway, and it keeps your legs moving. Hunter second with a 2-2, so that is awesome for Honda.

MXlarge: You have tied James Stewart for wins, so do you have a word for James in the booth?

Lawrence: I am not only coming for you in scores (overalls), James, but I am coming for you on the golf course as well brother. I will be happy when I beat him there. On the course, those numbers count, so see you on the course James.

MXLarge: How does Redbud look for you?

Lawrence: Buying fireworks and drinking beers, although I don’t like the taste, but that would be the proper way to prepare for Redbud. We will just go back to the other stuff, like the last weeks. Just ride our bike and try and replicate.

 

Sunday
Jun292025

Jorge Where Have You Been?

 

 

Jorge Prado finally showed America a little peak into what he is really capable of outdoors as he ran top three in both motos and was still on for a podium ten minutes away from the finish in race two when he has his second crash of the day while running second ahead of Hunter Lawrence – but was it was where Prado was supposed to be, running with Hunter Lawrence and Eli Tomac, and trying to figure out a way to beat Jett

Prado, though still isn’t satisfied and he told Kellen Brauer of Swapmoto: “Yeah, it was a little bit better. Obviously, there’s still to show it, a P5 overall, it’s a bit better than what I had last weekend, so yeah, small steps. I wish, you know, we would be in a different spot, but I did my best, I showed good speed in practice, started a little bit with crushing at the races, and a little bit off still, but that is what it is, only around five.

So from round one till now, every single weekend I come to the race and I think I can win. Then I get a reality check on track, I don’t feel good with the bike, or I don’t, whatever. So no, we just need to keep working to make the bike better and ready to be, let’s say, get the bike to my speed, you know.

You know, during the week I do, I put myself, I just train 200%, I give everything I have, I try to be in shape, I try to be the best version of myself, and when you do that you think you’re going to be satisfied with yourself. So it’s a pity that we are in this situation, and hopefully we make big steps, but I only, I mean P5 for example today, and okay, I’d better take P5 than a P8 or P9.

And Prado is now heading to a track he has already raced, Redbud, he even beat Eli Tomac there on a 250 back in 2018 when he was MX world champ! “Yeah, so I think for me, it’s an advantage, not even an advantage, because these guys race all these tracks forever, but it’s better for me to go to a track that I at least rode in the past than a completely new track, right? At least I know what to expect a little bit, so yeah, I’m happy that we are racing redbud, it’s also kind of a little bit loose in some spots, so should be nice. It was a solid weekend, progress building.”

 

 

Sunday
Jun292025

Southwick Sand Same Results!