SX Antics

Lawrence blasts ‘brainless’ Mosiman after another run-in

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Antics continue between 250SX East rivals in Salt Lake City 1 main event.

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Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence has blasted 250SX East rival Michael Mosiman after another run-in at Salt Lake City 1, labelling the TLD Red Bull GasGas rider as ‘brainless’ post-race.

Lawrence, 17, made a late move for second in the closing minutes of the main event on Saturday night, with Mosiman attempting to counter almost immediately.

That attack came at the displeasure of Lawrence, who signaled his frustrations over the finish on that same lap and later voiced his opinion on the matter with 21-year-old Mosiman as tensions continue to escalate between the pair.

While Lawrence continued his charge toward the front and only just fell short of the victory, which instead belonged to Jo Shimoda (Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki), Mosiman faded to a distant fourth despite recording the quickest lap of the race.

“Now you understand what type of rider he is,” Lawrence said. “I passed him clean and in that next turn he kind of came and felt like was going to t-bone me. Luckily I committed, so over the finish-line, I showed him that he was number one and left it at that.

“Now you guys understand why I took him out at Houston. If you don’t bump him and make sure you get a gap on him, he goes for your front wheel – he’s just that type of dumb rider.

“As you seen, I passed him clean, didn’t do anything dirty and he goes straight for the almost t-bone, could have ended my night and, even worse, both of our night and I could have been injured. It shows how brainless he is and I just had to show he’s the number one rider of that list, so yeah.”

It’s not the first time Lawrence and Mosiman have made headlines or contact on-track, with Lawrence taking Mosiman down at Houston 3, before the latter retaliated in their heat race at Indianapolis.

CZ world Championship

Motocross nationals bring in hundreds of riders to Marysville

Appeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif.

Wed, April 28, 2021, 7:16 AM·1 min read

Apr. 28—Going into the MMX CZ racing national championship in Marysville there were a few question marks about the three-day event.

Most surrounded the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe.

MMX race promoters had concerns that there would be enough interest from out-of-state competitors with it being a domestic only event this year.

Weather also forced the cancelation of Sunday's racing day, condensing into an action-packed Saturday.

Returning to its normal format was not much of a struggle, and the projections of a crowded race day with many frustrated participants proved to be untrue, according to a news release.

In fact, the release stated that many riders said that this may have been the best CZ World Championships/Nationals in the 41-year run of the event.

There were 228 entries by Saturday morning with riders coming from all across the state.

Riders from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Michigan, Ohio, Florida and even Alaska made the trek to Marysville and many of them found their way to the podium.

Many first-time and novice-level competitors came out to try their best and enjoy the unique track, facilities and setting.

The fastest lap times were recorded by Derek Stephens (1:20:36) and Carter Anderson (1:20:67). The winner of the CZ World/National Championships Perpetual Trophy for the weekend's best rider was Derek Stephens.

RIP Dick Mann

Many many years ago I lined up next to an old guy on a well used BSA at Argyll Park in CA. I was new to motocross but I figured I could at least  beat this old guy. The gate dropped and the old guy disappeared so fast I couldn't believe it. Later I stopped by his van and introduced myself to Dick Mann who proved to be not only a great racer but a true gentleman. Go to the link below for a very good interview with Dick "Bugsy" Mann one of the greatest of all time motorcycle racers.

www.soloshawn.com/dick-mann.html

Motocross World Champion Jorge Prado

By John Smith

Jorge Prado taking the lead on bike 61 Credit: Alpha Group

WHEN you are just 20-years old and already a three-time world champion in your sport, having to take a year off is a nightmare.

This is what has happened to Spanish motocross rider Jorge Prado who has been unable to compete in any races since the lockdown.

Considered by many as the motocross equivalent to Lewis Hamilton, having started riding at the age of three, Jorge was very modest when speaking exclusively to Euro Weekly News about the comparison, saying “I can see why people say that, but I only hope that I can be a successful as Lewis over a long period of time.”

Motocross is a form of off-road motorcycle racing held on enclosed off-road circuits. The sport evolved from motorcycle trials competitions held in the United Kingdom as early as 1909 but its competitive home is now Belgium.

Jorge was born in Galicia and was so impressed by his father’s love for motor cycles that he just wanted to learn to ride himself and his wish was granted when he was presented with his own miniature bike at the age of three and since then he has found incredible success in his sport.

As he grew, so did his bikes and eventually the family moved to Belgium to be close to the main practice tracks and the top competitors and teams.

Since that time, Jorge has done pretty well with an incredible record of growth and success;

European and World Champion at 65cc in 2011 at the age of 10 years and eight months.

European Champion at125 cc, in 2015 at the age of fourteen being the youngest champion ever in the category.

In 2018, he became MX2 motocross world champion at the age of 17 and repeated that achievement the following year aged 18.

Whilst he liked Belgium, he found it a little difficult to adjust to living in a colder climate with a less relaxed style when compared to Spain but he was quickly signed up by the KTM/Red Bull team with whom he is contracted until 2023 even though he was their youngest ever rider.

From Belgium, his family moved to Rome with its more Latin way of life but when asked whether he drives in Italy’s busy city, he smiled and shook his head, explaining that was too ambitious even for him.

The last year has seen Jorge in training, getting fitter and mastering his riding techniques ready for the first race of 2021 which he hopes will be in June and which should then take him off around the world.

With regards to whether he enjoyed so much travel he said “It is very intense with no time to go sight-seeing and with the pandemic, I know it’s going to be even tougher with the need to obey all of the rules of hygiene and distancing.”

When we spoke, he was enjoying a one week stay in Galicia at his grandparents’ house so that he could get to see them and other relatives as well as sponsors since motocross is so popular in the region that every race is broadcast live on regional TV.

Many footballers have their favourite shirt number and Jorge is no different as at an early age he was given 61 in a race that he won and so from then on, he has kept what he considers to be his lucky number.

Summing up has life to date, the very humble young world champion said “Motocross is my life, it’s what I love, I’ve been doing this for many years and I couldn’t do any other sport.”

It’s a daring, high speed adventure and this young man who speaks Spanish, English and Dutch will be doing his best to stay at the top of this exciting sport for years to come.

MARVIN DOESN’T CRACK

Movin’ Marv finally scored the “W” that he need to get that “courtesy year” added to his KTM contract for 2022. Musquin has struggled in 2021 with crashes and a big concussion and when you add that on top of the fact that he sat out the 2020 season after a knee operation, his win was well deserved and applauded. As for Cooper Webb, he does what he does late in a moto. Cooper took advantage of every other rider’s mistakes to get in the position to take the win, but Marvin didn’t make any mistakes. As for Ken Roczen, he does what he does late in a moto. Ken had a repeat of last week’s Salt Lake City 2 Supercross. He had a big lead, but couldn’t keep his bike on two wheels. Malcolm Stewart got  his first-ever 450 class podium and was the happiest an in the stadium.

Musquin Takes Salt Lake SX

Musquin fends off Webb for first win of 450SX season

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Webb's championship points lead grows in Salt Lake City.

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After two years, Red Bull KTM’s Marvin Musquin has found his way to the top step of the 450SX podium, taking the win in the first of two races in Salt Lake City.

After an up-and-down comeback season, Musquin found himself in the position to win tonight in the 16th round of the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross Championship and was able to hold off his teammate Cooper Webb to make it happen.

Ken Roczen (Team Honda HRC) grabbed the holeshot and took off to a lead early, with Musquin settling into second place. With 15 minutes to go, Roczen had stretched out a three-second lead over Musquin, with Jason Anderson (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna) three seconds back from the Duo in third.

As Webb maintained fourth place, Malcolm Stewart (Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha) began to charge, asking questions of Webb as the duo caught Anderson who was circulating in third. Webb made the move on Anderson and about that time, Roczen hit the ground out front, dropping him to sixth place.

A mistake by Anderson dropped him outside the top five allowing Stewart to slot into third. Out front, Webb caught Musquin and applied pressure but was unable to make a move, giving Musquin the win.

Stewart took third, notching the first 450SX podium of his career. Fourth place went to 450SX rookie Dylan Ferrandis (Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha) with fellow rookie Chase Sexton (Team Honda HRC) rounding out the top five after a big crash in practice.

Roczen ended the night in sixth, dropping 22-points back from Webb in the championship. Anderson recovered from his mistake to finish seventh place with Aaron Plessinger (Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha) ending up in eighth.

Dean Wilson (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna) continued his run of top 10 finishes in ninth as Eli Tomac (Monster Energy Kawasaki) took the final spot in the top 10. Justin Barcia ended up 14th after multiple crashes in the main event.

Webb will look to grab his second Monster Energy Supercross championship in the premier class next Saturday, 1 May, as the final round commences at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.

KR Kracks!

Martin Davalos...Hangs Up His Boots

Martin's words

Here it is guys. I am sitting here with my eyes tearing up thinking about how amazing my career has been...how I came to the states when I was 15 years old— alone and as a nobody from such a small country. I left my family behind to do what I loved the most which was to race my motorcycle. I am so grateful that my family sacrificed so much to help my dream come true. And I am proud of all I’ve achieved. With that being said, I have decided it is time for me to hang my boots up and step away from racing. My plan was to retire after the last round but unfortunately during press day today I had a crash that caused a broken collarbone and concussion. This career has been full of highs and lows, but I have accomplished things I never thought or dreamed of doing and I’m so thankful to the Lord for allowing me to do so.

2021 Monster Energy SX Series

Roczen blinks and Webb pounces. The fat lady is singing!

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