Malcom Back On The Bike

Malcolm Stewart has operated in the shadows since withdrawing from 2023 Monster Energy Supercross with a knee injury. '27' is back on his FC 450, however, and performing better than ever by all accounts. Where is he at, mentally and physically, as another term of competition beckons? In this lengthy chat from the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team introduction, he brings everyone up to speed.

“I’d jump in front of a car for him, why wouldn’t I do it in a race?” Hunter Lawrence

Hunter Lawrence has officially moved to the 450 class and he's already been taken out by his brother (accidentally) mid-race at the Paris Supercross. In this interview, MXA's Josh Mosiman talks with Hunter about his offseason, his switch to the 450 class, and his mindset on racing with his brother again at the highest level of our sport.

Dakar Rally Car VS Dirt Bike

Which vehicle is fastest, 2 wheels or 4? We put Giniel Devillier's Toyota Hilux DKR T1 car up against Wade Young's Sherco 300cc 2 stroke Hard Enduro dirt bike to see who is fastest up South Africa's Sani Pass. See who comes out on top.

Jett Says Bring It Eli

Honda HRC invited members of the motocross media to the brand's US headquarters in Torrance, California, to see the new race bikes and interact with the racers. We spoke with Jett Lawrence about the expectations that his perfect motocross season brings to his rookie 450 Supercross series that kicks off in a mere 32 days. We asked him what he was most excited about heading into Anaheim One..."I am so excited to race against Eli."

Ferrandis Flying with Phoenix Honda!

Dylan Ferrandis told us that he’s wanted to be aboard a Honda CRF450R for a while now, and he gets his chance in 2024 as the flagship rider on the Phoenix Honda team. “I spent lots of time chasing the Hondas and I could see what they were doing better on the track,” he said. Hear that, and a lot more about Dylan’s 2024 race effort in this fresh interview at tonight’s Honda HRC unveiling.

Chase Sexton opens up on his transition to Red Bull KTM

In what was the headline move of the off-season, defending 450SX champion Chase Sexton will arrive at Anaheim 1's opening round of the 2024 season carrying the red number one plate on his updated new Red Bull KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition. MotoOnline got the Inside Line on how his transition to the Ian Harrison-managed team is coming together so far.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Focused On Supercross Titles In 2024

Chase Sexton, Arron Plessinger, Tom Vialle and Julien Beaumer at the 2024 KTM press launch

Arefreshed four-rider combination will lead Red Bull KTM Factory Racing into the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX), beginning with the AMA Supercross Championship season-opener at Anaheim 1 on January 6, and with firm intentions of competing for title wins when the gates drop on the upcoming 31-round season.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will field the all-star line-up of Chase Sexton and Aaron Plessinger in the SX1 class, alongside Tom Vialle and Julien Beaumer, who will contest the SX2 class under the guidance of Team Manager Ian Harrison.

All four riders were presented this afternoon and into the evening during a special 2024 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team media introduction under lights at RD Field, the organisation’s official testing and training facility based in Murrieta, California, as they enter the important final stages of the pre-season together.

Defending Champion Chase Sextopn has been hard at work getting to grips with his new ride. Photo: Simon Cudby

Bringing the red number one plate to defend his 450SX championship is Chase Sexton, the 24-year-old who clinched a first-career premier class crown last May. Also ranked fourth in the AMA Pro Motocross Championship after a share of misfortune, as well as the third-place finisher in the inaugural SMX post-season, Sexton has the credentials and form to enter season 2024 as a legitimate title contender across the board once again.

“I’m excited and feeling refreshed for the start of the 2024 Supercross series,” Sexton enthused, “Testing is going well and I’ve enjoyed getting to know everyone more and more on the team and feel like I’m gelling well with the crew and my new teammates. There’s obviously a level of expectation that comes with heading into 2024 carrying the red plate and I welcome the challenge, especially with the full support of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing behind me.”

Fan favourite Aaron Plessinger is back for his third term at Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, determined to build upon his 2023 campaign that saw him claim seventh overall in 450SX despite missing multiple rounds, a convincing third in 450MX, and fifth in the combined SMX standings. Those results will form a strong foundation for the 27-year-old to work from in the upcoming season, motivated to establish himself at the front of the pack year-round.

“I’m totally ready to get this show on the road and go racing!” Plessinger declared, “Preparation for the 2024 Supercross season is going to plan and I’m just eager to get back to the races to see all my friends and fans again. I’m hoping I can finally bag some of those elusive wins this season, that’s the goal for the team and I, and I think it’s achievable with the encouragement and support I receive from everyone in the Red Bull KTM family.”

Two-time MX2 World Champion Tom Vialle built immense experience this year in what was his first season of competition in the United States, with the 23-year-old Frenchman now looking to benefit from the lessons learned over the past 12 months. Vialle was eighth in the 250SX East points, sixth in 250MX with a single victory to his credit at Southwick, and P8 in SMX, which sets him up for a strong sophomore season ahead.

“The idea of getting to race at venues and on tracks that I’ve been to before is exciting and something I am really looking forward to next year,” the Frenchman said, “I feel like I learned a lot in my rookie season in the U.S., but it’s definitely tougher racing a brand new track every week when almost everyone in your class has already raced on them before. It’s really going to help my confidence a lot knowing the tracks I’m going to – it makes a big difference. 2024 should be a good year for me and the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team!”

As for 17-year-old newcomer Julien Beaumer, he will open his full-time professional career as the youngest member of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team and is in line to make his mark while his knowledge climbs on a week-by-week basis. Already a SX Futures Main Event winner, Beaumer is debuting in 250SX and will carry that rookie tag into Pro Motocross, as well as the SMX Finals series when it commences in September.

“Making my debut in the 250 Supercross class next year is a dream come true and I’m super-grateful to everyone at Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for giving me this opportunity,” Beaumer said, “My goal is to go out there and learn as much as I can this season, all the while giving it my all. The team and I have put in a lot of laps at the practice track to build a good base and gain as much experience as I can before the start of the 2024 season. I just want to do my best and make both the team and myself proud in my rookie season.”

Ian Harrison – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager, added, “Our 2024 team is excited to start the new race season. Two of our team members are new, so getting to know one another and developing their bikes specific to their needs and riding style can be a challenge, but so far it has gone very well. The team has spent many days at the test track working on fine-tuning the bikes and I am now looking forward to seeing how we stack up against our competition on January 6th. It is exciting for me as the Team Manager to see our four riders working together so cohesively while motivating and challenging each other to be better. Behind all this effort is always a group of people who are diligent at putting the hours in to get us ready for the start gate at Anaheim 1, and for them, I am very grateful. See you at the races.”

Roger De Coster – Director of Motorsports, North America, concluded, saying, “I am very impressed with the dynamic amongst the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team and I’m looking forward to the start of the new season. With fresh blood in the team, it’s great to see the level of positivity amongst the group as a whole, working together and motivating one another. Watching them at the test track each day, there is good forward momentum amongst the group and I think we are in a strong position to challenge up front in all classes each weekend. Austria has been working extremely hard and has shown great support, which is really encouraging and I’m excited for 2024.”

Lars Lindstrom on the Lawrence Family

"Our team operates like a family." Such a cliché has existed in the supercross and motocross space for as long as one could possibly remember, but it rings especially true at Honda HRC. The 450SX 'red' wing is an all-Lawrence affair and that must pose unique challenges to a team manager. How does one adapt the management style to account for the fact that blood is so much thicker than water? Lewis Phillips analyzes this with the Honda HRC team manager, Lars Lindstrom, at their recent press event.

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