KR Is One Tough Hombre!!!

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Roczen Comments

Ken Roczen has provided an update after his brutal crash in the whoops when his shock broke and bucked him off the Suzuki in a cloud of smoke while he was in the fight for the lead with Tomac and Jett Lawrence.

Roczen said: “I thought bull riding d be more fun. Getting some MRI’s on Monday. Knee, ankle and toes got all of it. We are doing some investigation as my shock body only had about 3h on it and we have never seen it malfunction like that. It wasn’t a seal or anything. The bottom cap/ housing or what ever you want to call it completely exploded. What a bummer. It was shaping up to be a good battle. But once again you can’t take a ol German oak out just like that we ll be back. I just don’t know when yet lol”

Kickstart Kenny Gets Kicked Off

Ricky Carmichael

"The sport is brutal and often unnoticed just how gnarly it is. At times it will chew you up, and spit you out, with zero remorse. I hate it for our incredible athletes when they are on the wrong side of that equation."

2 STROKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LIVE FROM GLEN HELEN Today

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Plessinger and Red Bull KTM extend contract into 2025

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New deal for the fan favorite sees him remain in orange for 2025.

Aaron Plessinger has signed a one year contract extension with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing to remain with the team through the 2025 season. The 28-year-old Ohio-native will remain with the team through the entirety of Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Pro Motocross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship in 2025.

“I’m really excited to be staying with Red Bull KTM through 2025,” said Plessinger. “It is an awesome team and I think we’re going to do some big things together in the future – even bigger and better than what we’ve achieved so far. I couldn’t be more stoked to be staying within this family and building upon where we’re at, the level that we have been able to reach this season. For this year we made some major changes in the pre-season and really haven’t changed the bike at all since, which has really, really worked out in our favor. I’ve won my first Supercross Main Event, have gotten three podiums in total, and something’s clicked for us this year. This is the most enjoyment I’ve had in my entire 450 career and I’m just enjoying the ride, which is rare, and I’m very fortunate. I’m stoked to be back for 2025, so hope we keep progressing and I will be doing my best to perform to the level that we aim to once I am able to line up again outdoors. I’ll keep riding my heart out when I’m back from injury and am really blessed to be staying with the crew.”

Plessinger was having his best season on a 450 through the first 12 rounds of Monster Energy Supercross in 2024 before fracturing his elbow in practice for the Foxborough Supercross. Though he will miss the end of this year’s supercross racing, Plessinger plans to return for AMA Pro Motocross in just over a months time and will continue on to compete in the SuperMotocross World Championship as well. Now another potential free agent is off the market though as KTM is locked in with Plessinger and Chase Sexton through the 2025 season.

Triumph Racing and Evan Ferry Part Ways

Triumph Racing and Evan Ferry have mutually decided to part ways with immediate effect. Triumph Racing would like to wish Evan all the best in his future endeavours.

It is with regret that Evan Ferry will no-longer race for Triumph Racing in the SuperMotocross World Championship. Evan joined the team during the creation of the global motocross project, a historic step into a new segment for Triumph, which included the development of the all-new TF 250-X. The British manufacturer has supported the 19-year-old throughout his time in the lead-up to the launch of the new US Racing team, and brought in a number of seasoned professionals as part of the programme.

Evan, an AMA Supercross rookie, lined up in what was a proud moment for Triumph and its team at the opening round of the 250SX East Championship in Detroit on February 3rd. With a tough qualifying, the young Floridian dominated the Last Chance Qualifier to make it through to the Main Event with his teammate. Evan was unlucky to be taken out in the first turn, but the young racer had already shown grit and promise in what was an exciting first event. Ahead of the second round in Arlington, Evan was ruled out with an unfortunate injury, and it was the team’s hope he would return to action as quickly as possible.

Despite the efforts of Triumph Racing to support Evan and adapt the programme for the remainder of his rookie year, including the offer of focussing on the Pro Motocross series, Evan has decided that he will step away from the team.

Everyone at Triumph Motorcycles and Triumph Racing wishes Evan all the best for his future.

Eli Rumors...Not Likely

Rumor: Eli Tomac To Race Some MXGP Rounds This Season!

A few weeks ago, Eli Tomac of Star Racing Yamaha expressed his interest in racing at Lommel, among all the GP tracks. Now, there are discussions about the possibility of Eli participating in some GPs this year, depending on his final decision for 2025. He has kept the option open to race for another season.

Lewis tentatively mentioned on Vital’s MXGP podcast that there are strong rumors suggesting discussions about the potential for Eli Tomac to race in some GPs this year. However, this possibility also hinges on his decision regarding the Outdoors series.

Fans may get to see some Herlings v Tomac again – and of course Prado in his prime along with Gajser and Febvre. 

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