American interest in MXGP of USA

In just a few days’ time, the MXGP riders will get the chance to race on American soil, at the Monster Energy MXGP of USA. Always a pleasure racing in America, it brings a new challenge, as they will not only race against the regular MXGP guys, but also a long list of the best based American riders.

There is one thing that is on everyone’s minds this week and it is the fantastic performance of Jeffrey Herlings last week. Herlings went to race in US and went 1-1, riding so fast and showing the American fans what a talent he is.

Now a week later, the American fans will make sure they get a second chance to witness the fastest motocross riders in the world, all going up against the American heroes at home. Tomac knows that with the pressure off from his championship winning weekend (last weekend) that he will be able to concentrate more on the racing, rather than the points.

“I am ready,” Tomac said. “Heck yes. I am excited to race everyone. It’s a level playing field with a brand-new track that nobody has ridden and seen, and I am excited for it really.”

While Tomac, Cooper Webb and Justin Barcia will hold up the fort for America in the MXGP class, there are also a bunch of good American riders racing the MX2 class, including red hot Kawasaki rider, Adam Cianciarulo. The Pro Circuit Kawasaki man won an overall in his own championship two weeks ago, and wants to battle the best MX2 riders in the world.

“Yeah, absolutely” Cianciarulo said. “I’m always up for new challenges and I think to be able to race with the GP guys will be interesting. Those guys are no joke at all. There is a lot of talent there and we say that this weekend with Jeffrey Herlings and it’s the same thing in the MX2 class.

“I think a lot of the U.S. riders follow that series pretty closely and I think you’re always kind of wondering where you would match up with those guys. It’s going to be exciting for those guys to come over here. And for it to be in my home state and to get the chance to kind of gauge myself against the best riders in the world, I think it’ll be fun and a new challenge for me and something that excites me, for sure.”

Another interesting fact is that last year’s AMA 250 champion and regular Team USA rider, Cooper Webb will be able to race the Grand Prix riders one more time, and he will be aboard a brand new 2018 Yamaha YZ450F. Something he is very excited about.

So, make sure you have booked your tickets, and hotels, because this year’s Monster Energy MXGP of USA is going to see some of the best racing of the season, and that is saying something.

Author:

Geoff Meyer