Argentina MXGP Round Problems Could Affect AMA Supercross

Rumors suggest the if the opening round of MXGP in Argentina is cancelled Jorge Prado will show up at Anaheim 2.

Opening round of Motocross MXGP World Championship in doubt less than two months away

On March 9th and 10th, the MXGP of Patagonia Argentina is supposed to kick off the MXGP and MX2 Motocross World Championships. However, there are doubts about the event less than two months from the scheduled dates, as there is still no ‘green light’ from local government authorities. It’s worth noting that Argentina had presidential elections in November, won by Javier Milei, who threatens to cut public support in various areas, including sports.

In a statement, the organization clarified: ‘The race organizer informs that it is waiting for a formal response from the Government of the Province of Neuquén. Naturally, the organization of an international event of the dimension of the FIM Motocross World Championship, which has had regularity in Neuquén since 2015, involves months of work and planning. The organization of the race has maintained a continuous dialogue with the provincial government. However, given the current timeline and the lack of certainties, the race organization has sent a formal letter to the Governor, Rolando Figueroa, and the Minister of Tourism of Neuquén, Gustavo Fernández Capiet, awaiting a response with the aim of the favorable development of a competition that has become a milestone for the sport and the region’.

The note emphasizes the importance of MXGP for Patagonia, considering its positive impact with fans attending the event and the estimated television audience of potential 611 million people worldwide.