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Unyielding: Virtues of a Champion

A Chase Sexton Film by Alpinestars

Chase Sexton made his ascent to the summit of Supercross racing faster than most, with the 24-year-old already boasting both the 2019 and 2020 250 East Regional Supercross Championships and the 2023 premier class 450 Supercross Championship to his name. While his emergence as a championship contender at the highest level of our sport hasn't come without a great deal of scrutiny, expectation, and setbacks, there can be no doubting the talent and unstoppable determination that this bright young star brings to our sport. Our latest film Unyielding: Virtues of a Champion brings us a first-hand look at what it takes to navigate the rise to superstardom as an up-and-coming dirt bike racer. For Chase Sexton, that journey has been anything but easy. With appearances from both of Chase's parents, Kelly and Keir Sexton, as well as Chase himself, the film delves into the different kinds of trials and challenges he's faced along the way, highlighting the importance of keeping his family around and involved in his racing program, and ensuring that he never loses the integrity and good morals that he was raised with that have helped him become the great young man that he is today. We also sit down with Chase's high-performance trainer Peter Park, a man who has typically kept a low profile in industry circles, to discover firsthand the rigorous fitness regime and training principles that have guided Chase and helped him become one of the most physically impressive athletes to ever line up on the gate. Here at Alpinestars, we could not be more proud to be part of Chase Sexton's program and ongoing success. A brilliant racer and athlete, an inspiring and determined man, and most importantly, a champion both on and off the bike. We hope you enjoy the film and we look forward to the many years ahead with Chase and his family flying the Alpinestars flag.

Savatgy Set to Race Triumph 250 in the Supercross 450 Class!?

Joey Savatgy has signed with Triumph to race their 250 in 2024. It has been decided by the team and team managers that Savatgy won’t be allowed to race in the 250 AMA Supercross this season.

After the situation arose where Joey Savatgy was unable to participate in the 250 Supercross Championship due to his recent signing with Triumph, he posted a hint about his future racing plans for this season on social media. He posed a question regarding whether he can ride his 250 in the 450 class. Many riders confirmed that he can, and we know that several riders have done this before, making it to the main event, including Justin Starling, who left a comment mentioning his participation in Tampa and making the main event. Starling also noted that McElrath did it in Daytona one year. It will be really cool to see Joey Savatgy participating in some of the 450 Supercross races and trying to qualify for the main event in the deepest field ever in the 450 Class, adding another exciting dimension to his racing career.

When the Pro Motocross series kicks off in May, established star Joey Savatgy will compete for Triumph Racing in the 250 Class. With seven overall wins and 14 overall podium results in the 250 Class, the experienced racer is a former title contender fully focused on a successful season in 2024.

“To be a part of Triumph Racing is very special,” Savatgy said. “For where I’m at in my career, it gives me the opportunity to be back racing on factory equipment, which will allow me to prove to myself that I’m still capable of being a title contender. As the Triumph is an all-new bike, I expected it to take some time to get used to it, but it was actually quite quick and easy. In particular, the chassis has a soft feeling, and this makes the bike really easy and comfortable to ride. The base platform of the standard bike is a great place to work from and I’m excited to get started with this new chapter in my career.”

Calm Before the Storm... Justin Barcia

Will Eli Return To Form? Is He Back?

After a season-ending injury dealt a heavy blow in 2023, Eli Tomac, the illustrious Supercross champion, found himself facing an immense challenge – the task of rebuilding, recovering, and ultimately returning to the pinnacle of his sport. This exclusive series grants you access to the behind-the-scenes journey of his arduous rehabilitation, showcasing both the highs and lows, and the unyielding determination that ignited his remarkable comeback. In this gripping episode, we delve into Eli's future aspirations, exploring the strategic measures he has crafted to reclaim his supremacy in the supercross arena and the enduring legacy he envisions leaving behind. Join us on this exhilarating expedition as we trace Eli Tomac's path from setback to resurgence, illustrating that genuine champions emerge from the crucible of adversity. With the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season looming, gain insights from Tomac himself as he readies for the eagerly anticipated first round at Anaheim Stadium.

50 Years of Fox Racing!

Irvine, CA (January 1, 2024) – Fox Racing, the global leader in motocross and mountain biking gear and apparel, celebrates its 50th anniversary year paying homage to the brand’s vision of Honor Yesterday, Conquer Today, Invent Tomorrow. The idea will be brought to life throughout 2024 by honoring stories from the past, conquering new product launches and race weekends, and continuing the pursuit of performance innovations that will define the future of racewear. The first installment can be viewed today on www.foxracing.com, through brand social channels globally, and extending through Anaheim 1 and San Francisco Supercross.

The brand’s vision (Honor, Conquer, Invent) is derived from the founding principles established by the Fox family in the early years of the company, including a quote from the founder, Geoff Fox: “Change is the only constant.” In 2024, change comes in the form of the official introduction of the new logo mark, an evolution of the iconic Fox Head logo drawn in 1975. “While the logo has gone through many changes over the years, it’s never lost what it stands for – a family-values-based way of working, technical innovation, and passion for our sports and evolving them,” said Chad Hilton, VP of Brand, who stewarded the change across Fox Racing products and digital channels in 2023.

Fox Racing reaffirms the new Fox Head logo and evolution of branding through the launch of the 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Collection at Anaheim 1, including the all-new V3 RS helmet, Instinct boots, Vue goggles, and 360 racewear. The collection also features a color palette crafted for both design evolution and nostalgic reminiscences of past styles through vibrant and bold race graphics.

Following Anaheim 1, as Supercross makes its return to San Francisco, Fox celebrates the birthplace of the company with the commemorative Grand Prix Cycles Collection. Grand Prix Cycles was a dealership in Santa Clara, California where Geoff Fox took the seed of an idea–some “Super Trick Shit” in the form of a parts mail order business–and it turned it into one of the most coveted brands today. The exclusive collection is inspired by the original Grand Prix Cycles jersey and includes limited quantities of hoodies, T-shirts, and hats.

While the first two rounds of Supercross signify a monumental milestone for the brand, Fox Racing has its sights set on future product introductions and innovations across all categories.

The 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Collection will be available on www.foxracing.com, at Fox Racing flagship stores, and at participating Fox Racing dealers and channels globally. The Grand Prix Cycles Collection will be available exclusively on www.foxracing.com. Follow @foxracing on Instagram and X for the official release dates of each collection and exclusive information celebrating the brand’s 50th anniversary.

Modern CR500?

The Helfyre 500 is a GasGas chassis with a modern Canadian-made BRC motor. It’s also a true work of art, created by Charles at MXRevival. We watched the build come together over months and got to ride it at Glen Helen Raceway in a raging SoCal wind storm. It didn’t matter. Even Mother Nature can’t stop a 500cc two-stroke at full stride. Watch Mark Tilley ride like the wind on a modern classic in this edition ofDirt Bike Magazine’stwo-stroke video collection.

Do Supercross Racers Make Good Money?

How much money do Supercross racers really make and why don’t we talk about it?! With the 2024 AMA Supercross season only days away, are we in for the best season ever? Or will it come down to just a handful of winners like it always does? Supercross commentator Jason Weigandt weighs in… Jason Weigandt is for me the voice of Motocross. For 2024 he finally gets his chance to step into the booth during Supercross, and it makes an epic season just that touch bit sweeter. I planned to get a lot into Weige’s back story, tell some stories from his 20+ year career, but that is going to have to wait for the next one! We spent 4 hours solving all of the real and imaginary problems of Supercross and it was unreal.

HRC to Dakar 2024

The Monster Energy Honda Team Get Ready to Kick Off 2024 With The Dakar Rally

A new season of the World Rally-Raid Championship kicks off this week with the Monster Energy Honda Team all set to tackle the Dakar Rally aboard the new Honda CRF450 RALLY. The current FIM Manufacturers’ World Championship holders will see a line up featuring world leading riders with victories on the Dakar and the very hardest of W2RC rallies under their belt.

With the only American to win the Dakar, 2020 winner Ricky Brabec, alongside Chilean rider Jose Ignacio Cornejo who is looking to get that elusive podium finish, American Skyler Howes, who was a new signing to the team in September, will also be on a mission for victory after his third place finish in 2023. Spaniard Tosha Schareina will also be one to watch after his victory on the Argentine Desafio Ruta 40 last year.

The 2020 and 2022 Dakar Rally runner-up Pablo Quintanilla will be looking to go one step higher on the podium to take the most prized trophy in motorsport back to Chile, while Frenchman Adrien Van Beveren will also be strong in the overall standings after his success over the past two seasons at Andalucia and Abu Dhabi.

Honda is no stranger to winning the world’s toughest rally, its first victory coming in 1982 at the hands of Frenchman Cyril Neveu who went onto win it again in 1986 and ’87, before Edi Orioli and Gilles Lalay took over the top step with the ever dominant NXR750 in the two years that followed when it was the original Paris-Dakar Rally in Africa.

Ricky Brabec added his name to the history books in 2020 and Kevin Benavides made it a second consecutive victory for Honda in 2021 as the Monster Energy Honda Team will now look to make a return to the victory circle with a strong rider line up.

The 2024 Dakar Rally is shaping up to be harder than the previous editions as the riders will not only endure 7,967 kilometres of riding across a prologue and 12 stages but it’ll also include the new ’48-hour chrono’ stage which will test the endurance of man and machine across the legendary Empty Quarter in Saudi Arabia.  There’ll be no communication with the outside world, no help from mechanics and entrants will have no idea where they are in relation to their fellow competitors when they bed down for the night at one of seven bivouacs dotted across stage six.  Plus it’ll hit at just the midpoint of the event, so although a rest day follows, there’ll be a further six days of action to go.

The fifth Dakar in the spectacular Saudi Arabian desert will see 60% of all-new sections on the stages as the route starts at the historical AlUla before winding across to the far Eastern town of Shubaytah before returning to the finish at the coastal town of Yanbu by the Red Sea after 14 days of rallying.  Expect plenty of stunning backdrops as the riders make their way through this epic adventure in a test of skill, speed and endurance.

In the words of the creator of the world’s most famous motorsport event, the late Thierry Sabine,“A challenge for those who go. A dream for those who stay behind” and this challenge will commence for the Monster Energy Honda riders on Friday 5th January 2024 when the 46th edition will kick off with a 28km Prologue.

The Daniel Blair Show

Daniel Blair breaks down each Supercross events and gives his opinion on the races.