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Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 8:01PM No one thought that Cooper Webb would be racing the first AMA 450 National of the year thsi weekend after his head injury in the Supercross series, and his doctor’s advice to take 6 to 8 weeks off, but he’s back (with a clean bill of health in less than a month). Cooper talks to MXA’s Josh Mosiman on a wide range of subjects from how he dealt with his concussion, to whether or not he’s ready to race and his thoughts on arch-rival Eli Tomac’s injury just one week after his injury. Good stuff from Cooper and Josh.
Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 2:47PM
Jay Wilson took three race wins from three starts and continuing his impressive form
Jay Wilson has racked up his sixth race win of the 2023 season and dominating round two of the All-Japanese Motocross Championship at the Tokyo Off Road Village circuit.
After dominating round one and his first event in the IA1 (450cc) class, Wilson kept the momentum going at round two taking another three race wins from three starts and continuing his impressive form.
The only blemish in a near perfect weekend from Wilson was when he shot off the track on the opening lap of race two after misreading the grip levels due to some rain and watering. He re-entered the track back in fifth place and worked his way to the front before the halfway stage.
Wilson has extended his lead in the championship after two rounds but is determined to keep the gas on as the rounds unfold in the future.
“Another great weekend for myself and the team with a Yamaha 1-2 in the IA2 class. My starts were good today and this track reminds me a lot of Moree back at home as the soil is similar and there are plenty of jumps here as well, so I felt right at home,” Wilson said.
“It was awesome to get another win and keep the results coming. The new YZ450F is so good to ride and is so adaptable to so many tracks. We barely changed a thing since round one and it worked well all weekend,” Wilson concluded.
Round three of the championship moves to Miyagi on June 4.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 9:06PM Who Is This Masked Man?
Well it didn't take long to unmask our mystery man. Pat Smith nailed it, that's John Volk on his vintage YZ.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 2:58PM "Be interesting to see what this series brings to the sport. Is it the Triple A of Supercross or a legimate top shelf series? Certainly a way to extend some careers that appeared over. I think it will be good for the sport."
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The 2023 FIM World Supercross Championship has continued to expand its global contingent of star athletes, announcing Colt Nichols, Justin Brayton, Vince Friese, Enzo Lopes, Chris Blose, and Kyle Peters, who have all been added to the six-round championship season.
With global sensation Ken Roczen recently announcing his return to WSX competition, SX Global CEO Adam Bailey said Roczen’s commitment and the growing list of international stars add further anticipation and excitement for fans attending this year’s events around the world.
“We’re building the World Supercross Championship for the fans first and foremost, and they are our motivation. There’s nothing more rewarding than witnessing their enjoyment when they experience WSX racing for the first time and get to see their heroes in action first-hand.
“You can feel the energy building for the season opener in Birmingham. If you’re a hardcore supercross fan or just looking to experience the most entertaining motorsport on the planet, you have to be at Villa Park on the first of July.”
“It’s fantastic to see so many of the top riders from 2022 returning and new faces joining WSX for our first official season. It’s been an enormous amount of work, but the increased depth of talent in 2023 proves we’re building a product that the world’s best athletes want to win, and I’m proud of that,” said Bailey.
2021 AMA 250SX East Region Champion Nichols makes the move to the World Supercross Championship for the first time. He joins Rick Ware Racing and is eager to test his mettle against the best riders in the world after a breakout season in the US domestic championship.
Henry Miller returns to Rick Ware Racing for a second season of international competition alongside defending SX2 World Champion Shane McElrath.
Debuting for the Honda NILS team is 2022 SX2 3rd place getter Chris Blose. Blose will be joined by World Supercross Championship newcomer and four-time AMA Arenacross Champion Kyle Peters, who will also compete in the SX2 class for Honda NILS.
MotoConcepts’ mainstay Vince Friese, who finished 3rd on the podium in the WSX class in 2022 after a controversial finish, will be joined by seasoned AMA 250cc and 450cc winner Cole Seely, who is stepping up to the premier WSX class.
In SX2, Mitchell Oldenburg also returns to the MotoConcepts squad alongside veteran racer Michael Alessi, who will make his return to supercross competition.
The Yarrive Konsky-led Fire Power Honda team further strengthens its competitive lineup with international supercross specialist and AMA 450cc race winner Justin Brayton joining teammates Max Anstie and Dean Wilson.
Justin Brayton has experienced great success under Konsky’s management in the Australian and AMA Supercross Championships. He moves across to Konsky’s WSX team to compete on the Fire Power Honda-built Honda CRF450R.
Having had a breakout season in this year’s AMA Supercross 250cc West Coast Championship, Enzo Lopes will give the Brazilian fans a reason to cheer. He’s returning to the Club MX FXR team and competing in the SX2 class.
Canadian Cole Thompson will join Lopes in SX2, while Matt Moss (making a recent switch from MDK Motorsports) and Luke Neese will represent the team in the WSX class.
The MDK Motorsports squad will see former AMA 250cc East Coast Champion and fan favourite Justin Bogle return to the team to contest the SX2 class and welcome newcomer Cade Clason, who will race in the WSX class.
Tickets for the 2023 FIM World Supercross Championship season-opening rounds are on sale now. Visit the WSX Championship website to find out more.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 2:53PM Team HRC superstar and reigning MXGP champion, Tim Gajser, has provided an update on his condition, with him excitingly stating that he’ll be back on the bike soon. Having been in full recovery mode since his devastating broken femur at Trentino in an Italian International Championship pre-season race in February, it’ll be great to see him back on the gate even if that still appears a little way off.
“Obviously I really want to be racing now and I’m really missing going to the GPs and seeing everyone and being behind the gate, but at the same time, I don’t want to rush back too early and start competing when I’m not 100% fit,” he insisted on the HRC website.
“I’m close to getting back on the bike and riding, and I’m really looking forward to that as it’s something I’ve done ever since I was a kid and it’s a massive part of my life so to be three months without it is really difficult. Once I’m riding, it’ll be much easier to gauge how I’m doing and from there, I’ll have a better idea of my return and when I’ll next be at an MXGP event but I definitely appreciate all the support I’ve received and I hope to see everyone at the races soon.”
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 8:14AM
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 8:11AM Future plans yet to be confirmed for former 250SX champion.
Image: Octopi Media.
The time of Colt Nichols at Team Honda HRC officially came to an end following Salt Lake City in what what a Supercross-only deal, claiming 450SX rookie of the year honors despite having to sit out the final round.
Former 250SX East champion Nichols finished 14th in the 450SX standings after missing a total of five rounds throughout the series, including the Monster Energy Supercross finals.
“Well, I’m pretty bummed to not be racing tonight, but this was a cool little surprise,” Nichols said on Saturday. “I am all good, just tweaked my knee up a little last weekend on the crash and we decided not to risk damaging it more.
“Pretty cool to win rookie of the year and super thankful for the opportunity to race for Team Honda HRC. This team has been nothing short of top tier – we’ve had some ups and downs as expected, but we all kept working and I’m proud of that!”
Nichols finished inside the top 10 in five races, including a 450SX career-best coming at round 15 in Nashville, where the Honda rider finished fourth in the main event, only 4.618 seconds behind third-place finisher Ken Roczen (Progressive Insurance Ecstar Suzuki).
With the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship set to commence on 27 May at Fox Raceway, Jett Lawrence will step up to the premier class at Team Honda HRC to pair with 450SX champion Chase Sexton, while Nichols is tipped to be heading to World Supercross in the second half of the year.
