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KRT Team Manager, Antti Pyrhonen:
 
“It was a very long season, especially as the previous one had only ended mid-November so the off-season was very short, even more for us as we were moving to a new manufacturer. It was a highly intense winter and since then we never stopped as the 2022 season started early.

The year passed so fast, faster than any other, but we are happy and proud of this first season with Kawasaki and from here we can really advance even further to be ready for the battles ahead of us next season,” explained Antti Pyrhonen, who has a long experience as both a rider and as a team manager in the MXGP world yet no one will take a long break as next season will kick off already in February as Antti explains.

“We really started working hard soon after the final GP in order to prepare for next season as we have some new things coming up, which is great; that will give us some extra work and that’s why we didn’t stop working after Turkey. But it was good to end the season as usual in September; the season has not been affected by Covid so we can really start to work to bring the team to the next level.”
 
A new challenge
For Antti and his staff 2022 was different to all previous seasons as they collaborated with a Japanese company for the first time and needed to discover a new way of working. “To work for the Kawasaki factory is a big responsibility; I was really looking forward to it, and I was ready for it, but there are always new things - new people, new ways of working - for us so for sure there were many things to learn and control.

I am very proud of our team, our riders and our technicians who put in this enormous amount of work; everyone stayed focused and positive and kept working all season long. Without all this hard work it would have been difficult, and I am very proud of what they achieved in such a short time” reflected Antti on his staff before talking about his riders Ben Watson and Romain Febvre.

“For sure it was not easy for Ben to carry the flag for the Kawasaki Factory team alone during the first half of season; he kept working and working, he had some ups-and-downs but when there were some downs he never gave up during the week and keep working hard. He was able to show his potential and, even if the results were not what he was expecting, there were many positives to take if you consider the circumstances of a young rider who was a rookie the previous season in the MXGP class. Romain was out of action for six months but when he came back he showed once again what a fighter he is, a true warrior! After several operations he spent many weeks without being able to do anything apart from rest; it is the worst situation for a rider but then, after many hours of rehabilitation, he could ride again. I was surprised when, after less than ten hours on the bike, he told me that he wanted to race Teutschenthal so he could know how his leg was before going to Indonesia. I was quite surprised, but I trusted him and his experience, and he finished fourth; it was such an amazing achievement! Then again a fourth in Indonesia, and finally a podium in Turkey to end the season on a positive note.”
 
More to come
Antti knows that hard work pays off. “I’m optimistic for next season as we now have a full year of experience together with Kawasaki and we have a great racer in Romain. If he has a good off-season and stays healthy everybody knows that he will be a title contender; that’s the reality. Of course we still keep our feet on the ground and will continue working hard but I firmly believe we will be successful.
 We have developed a great relationship with the Kawasaki factory staff; the relationship is really open and easy. It’s a great pleasure to work with the Japanese technicians and engineers as we share everything; we have a similar mentality regarding not only the bike and technology but also how to execute the work with professionalism. The respect between each party is great and this is unique in my opinion so I’m very happy that we have been selected to carry out this task for Kawasaki. Let’s go for it; let the good time roll!” concluded the always smiling and enthusiastic KRT leader.

Ben Watson, KRT Rider:
 
Kawasaki Racing Team’s Ben Watson took time out to reflect on the 2022 season in which he finished twelfth in the FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship.

“Overall twelfth in the world is not what I was expecting from myself and I feel I under-achieved but I can only point to myself on that. Sometimes things didn’t work how we wanted but that’s how it is. Everything was new for both me and for the team; they wanted to do the best for me and they treated me so well all season; they looked after me as much as if I was leading the world. It was a new bike not only for me but for everyone around me, and it adds an extra dimension when you don’t know the people so well over years and they don’t know you.

Regrouping

We’re still in one piece at the end of the season and have learned for the future. I didn’t handle it as well as I should have, but it’s an experience I will never forget. The Kawasaki Racing Team is one of the biggest set-ups around and everyone’s eyes are on you.

l felt I was coming off a solid first season in MXGP and was looking to build on that, developing and improving. Looking at the big picture, in the end, I finished twelfth in the world which is something to be proud of but I wanted more so in retrospect I am disappointed with what I achieved. I felt big pressure, but I put myself in that position.
For me to be the leading rider while Romain was out during the first half of the season was difficult, but that’s how it is and at this level, you have to take it. The short winter between the 2021 and 2022 seasons didn’t make it easy for anyone and it started off on the wrong foot through no fault of any of us“.
 
Reflecting
 
I had gone home after the last race of 2021 and was really sick; I was in bed for a week and almost ended up in hospital. Then two weeks later I traveled to Belgium, riding, and training, and it was full throttle from day one to be ready for the new season. Now I’m just drained physically and mentally. It’s just been a really tough year and now I need to go home and  get back to normality; I need to shut down, see my family and girlfriend and regroup.“
 

Romain Febvre, KRT Rider:

After a podium at the final round of the FIM MXGP World Championship in Turkey, Romain Febvre reflected on 2022 and, more importantly, 2023. With the injury, unfortunately, part of a GP motocrosser’s career, Romain had to deal with a serious one last winter; after missing the first half of the season he could return to action in mid-June in Germany. For both the Frenchman - as well as for the team - it was a tough period as he recalls.
 
“I was not yet at 100% but as I had a good feeling on the bike and as we had some good training sessions It was time to go racing even if I still felt some pain at times “.
 
Comeback
His comeback was amazingly successful as he only missed the podium by two points. Fourth in Indonesia, Belgium, Sweden – where he missed the podium by a single point – and France Romain was surprised to finally get on the box in Turkey after his performance during the first moto at Afyonkarahisar.
 “The MXGP class is so tight that normally you can’t expect a podium result with the eighth position in one of the races. I was really mad with myself after the first race in Turkey as I crashed alone when I was in third position and missed the opportunity to get a good result,” he admitted.

Podiums
Aided by another great start in the final race of the season he finally clinched a podium and, even more exciting, a race win. “Between Saturday and Sunday, we changed some settings on the bike and I was feeling more confident, not only at the start but also during the races.
Getting a podium was important for me to conclude the race season, but even more important for the team who had put in so much effort all year long for Ben and me. It was a tough season for us but I had time to bind with the team and for sure that will help us to be even more competitive next season.”
 
Optimism for 2023
Last year the MXGP season ended late in November due to the pandemic measures but this year was a more normal season with the first GP in February and the final round in the first week of September.

“It’s great to end the season earlier than during the last two seasons as it will allow us to take a decent break before we prepare for 2023. I’m personally relieved to end the season now as I need some surgery to clean up my knee and leg; I raced this season with pain in my leg so I wasn’t able to train as hard as usual between the races and during the race weekends I also felt some pain. That’s how it is; we all know that this is also part of the life of many motocross riders and it was a year to forget in some ways.”

In conclusion he looked forward optimistically to 2023.

“To end the season on the podium is good for everyone, and now I can focus on having a strong winter training after a recovery period. We have good reason to look forward to next year as Kawasaki Japan will be more deeply involved and I’m sure that after a good winter we’ll be stronger than ever. The team is strong and motivated and I’m really enthusiastic about the future.”

Yamaha celebrates the success of an incredible 2022 Motocross season, in which the Japanese brand won the Manufacturer’s World Championship in all three FIM Motocross World Championship classes, MXGP, MX2 and WMX.  

Thanks to the excellence of the YZ450F and YZ250F, both production and Factory versions of the bike, and the skill and determination of riders Jeremy Seewer, Maxime Renaux, Glenn Coldenhoff, Jago Geerts, Thibault Benistant, Calvin Vlaanderen, Nancy van de Ven and Lynn Valk, all of whom stood on the top step of the podium this year, Yamaha dominated the 2022 FIM Manufacturer’s World Championships. 

In 2022, the premier class was spearheaded by the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team with its riders Seewer, Renaux and Coldenhoff, and strengthened by Gebben van Venrooy Yamaha Supported team’s Vlaanderen. Between the four MXGP stars, Yamaha celebrated 16 race wins, 24 podium finishes and six Grand Prix victories on its way to celebrating the MXGP Manufacturer’s World Championship title for the first time since 2015.  

In MX2, Yamaha successfully defended the crown for a third consecutive season thanks to the efforts of Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Geerts and Benistant, who celebrated a combined total of 16 race wins and 22 podium finishes, culminating in seven Grand Prix victories. The achievement marks Yamaha's fifth Manufacturer's crown since the class was reinvented as MX2 in 2004, taking its first two titles in 2005 and 2007.

Proving the dominance of the YZ250F across the board and adding to a memorable off-road campaign for those dressed in blue, Yamaha also won its seventh WMX Manufacturer’s title with Van de Ven, Valk and Larissa Papenmeier awarded the top-three championship medals.

Throughout the five rounds of the FIM Women’s World Championship in 2022, Van de Ven won three races and mounted the podium four times on the way to her first-ever world title. She was joined on the podium by Dutch compatriot Valk, who scored three race victories and two Grands Prix to end the season as the silver medalist. 

Increasing Yamaha’s presence and adding to its success in WMX, Yamaha Germany’s Papenmeier collected one piece of podium silverware and secured her fifth championship bronze medal, making it a “blue-wash” of the top-three positions for Yamaha.

Alexandre Kowalski, Yamaha Motor Europe Off-Road Racing Manger:

“We have enjoyed an incredible season this year in all classes. To win the Manufacturer’s World Championship in all three FIM Motocross World Championship classes is proof of our efforts and our strength as a manufacturer competing at such a high level. I believe this year was Yamaha’s best in MXGP in terms of race wins and podiums across the board, and it is something we are very proud of. We have a strong strategy for success, evidenced by the podiums we celebrated with all our riders in all classes. I would like to congratulate Nancy van de Ven on the world title in WMX and Lynn Valk and Larissa Papenmeier on their fantastic seasons. To have Yamaha riders on all three steps of the podium in any of the championships is always something special, so congratulations to them. And also to both of our Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams. MXGP was brilliant with all of our riders, Jeremy Seewer, Maxime Renaux and Glenn Coldenhoff showing they have what it takes to win, along with the incredible race wins we celebrated with Gebben Van Venrooy’s Calvin Vlaanderen. At the same time, MX2 produced one of the most memorable seasons in history, with the title fight between Jago Geerts taking the title fight right down to the wire and with Thibault Benistant celebrating his first Grand Prix win. Although we won the manufacturer’s crown in all classes, it was not without some ups and downs, but we always pushed forward and focused on the positives. This is something that I, and Yamaha, are very proud of, and it excites us for the future.”

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 29 September 2022 - The 2022 may have just concluded, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be looking ahead to the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship season already.

The 2023 Season Awaits You!

There’s no time for snoozing as we’re starting our Early-Bird offer on the 2023 MXGP-TV Season Pass!

Are you stuck for the perfect Christmas gift? Or just looking to enjoy the best off-road racing in the world? Look no further! Take this occasion to secure a front row seat to the most intense racing with the MXGP-TV season pass. 

The 2023 Early Bird package gives you LIVE and OnDemand access, from any device anywhere in the world. With a special discount you can enjoy the qualifying or free/time practice races on Saturday, Sunday’s Championship racing and exclusive additional LIVE coverage of the WMX and EMX classes!

The season pass also includes LIVE and OnDemand coverage of the 2023 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations which is set to return to the iconic Ernèe in France, the host of the very memorable edition of the event in 2015 – which is set to be even bigger in 2023!

The only way to see all the action unfold live is to tune in to MXGP-TV.com. Log-in & purchase your 2023 MXGP-TV pass now with our special early bird discount and enjoy a year of amazing racing. Offer ends soon, so be quick and don’t miss out!

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REDBUD (United States) 28 September 2022 – This year’s individual class winners in the MXGP, MX2 and Open categories received a special watch from legendary Ricky Johnson to commemorate their achievements at the 75^th Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in Redbud.

These brand new prizes, created and customised by Rockwell Watches, are something Ricky Johnson has been thinking for a while to award the best rider of each MXoN category with something special they could keep for the rest of his life. 

The winners, Team France’s Maxime Renaux (MXGP), Team USA’s Justin Cooper (MX2) and Team Australia’s Jett Lawrence (Open) were presented with the unique time pieces by Ricky Johnson himself during the post-race press conference after the final chequered flag of the day.

Photo - from left to right: Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongo, Justin Cooper, Maxime Renaux, Jett Lawrence, Ricky Johnson

The guys at OTOR magazine have published their take on RedBud with a couple of columns and other pieces plus Ray Archer’s cool photography. 

On-Track Off-Road is a free digital magazine concept that covers MXGP, MotoGP and other significant motorcycle racing events. Have a look at the latest MXoN post right here:

https://ontrackoffroad.com/2022/09/27/september-edition-getting-dirty-getting-it-done-at-redbud-mxon

REDBUD (United States) 25 September 2022 – The opening ceremony which took place on the podium at the 75^th Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations kicked off an incredible event that saw Team USA victorious on home soil!

The local speaker, Tim Cotter invited special guests such as Jeff Stanton and Broc Glover, as well as the organizer Amy Ritchie along with Dave Gowland from Monster Energy, as well as Infront Moto Racing’s CEO David Luongo, FIM President Jorge Viegas, FIM Board Member and AMA President Rob Dingman, Brad Paquette State Representative for Michigan’s 78th District, Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey and Tim Walberg, United States Congressman – as each guest shared their excitement for the event.

The opening ceremony was wrapped up by the American national anthem, which was beautifully sung by Ann Schrader in front of thousands of passionate fans!

All the photos from the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations will be available HERE.

REDBUD (United States) 23 September 2022 – The second half of the media day at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in RedBud, concluded with a special press conference which announced a special addition to the FIM Motocross World Championship followed by the Teams Press Conference and the Teams Presentation to a huge crowd of supportive American fans.

The afternoon activities began with the presentation of top nations at this year’s event. This included Team Italy, Netherlands, Great Britain, France, USA, Belgium, Switzerland, Australia and Spain, as well as the newly introduced FIM Latin America team. Each squad hared their expectations and hopes for the 75^th edition of the biggest off-road race of the season.

Photos: 1. Team Netherlands at the Team's Press Conference 2. Team France at the Team's Press Conference

Defending Champions Team Italy with Antonio Cairoli, Andrea Adamo and Mattia Guadagnini will run the #1, #2 and #3 plates this weekend, as they will look to keep hold of the Chamberlain Trophy for the second consecutive time.

Antonio Cairoli: “I really wanted to race with the #1 plate and we are also in America this year which is even more special. We will try to do our best and the podium is definitely the goal for us!

Team Netherland’s Glenn Coldenhoff reminisced on his success at the event in 2018 and shared his motivation for this year with Team Netherlands saying “I’m feeling good coming into this weekend. I did some training last week in Florida and I am feeling really strong. Obviously, I am motivated, especially last time I was here I have some good memories, so I’m looking to do well here”.

Meanwhile the home heroes Team USA, who are the big favourites to win here on home soil have a lot of motivation and it could be the year that the nation claims their 23^rd victory.

Team Manager Roger De Coster: “I feel really feel good about the nations this year. These three guys are really happy to be here to represent the USA”.

Team Captain, Eli Tomac: “We have a redemption round, if you want to call it that. 2018 wasn’t good at all, but we’re here and we’ve got a lot of confidence in our team!”

Team Australia have all eyes on them as Mitch Evans, Hunter Lawrence and Jett Lawrence have a real shot at gifting their nation their very first Chamberlain Trophy.

Mitch Evans: “We’ve all been on the world stage for a few years now, so we know how it works now, all three of us have had a really good year and certainly we are in a good position to fight for the podium and if not, the win”.

Hunter Lawrence: "It would be awesome [to be on the podium or win] and it’s something you always dream of, especially for your country, it’s even more special. I believe we have an amazing team and we’re very capable of getting on the podium. Would be cool to top off Australia’s best result”.

Then it was time to introduce this year’s teams from the 34 nations that will take part in the battle for the Chamberlain Trophy this weekend. Each country showcased the three riders who will represent them at the 75^th Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations as they took a tour on the start line in front of an enthusiastic crowd of American fans in the RAM 1500 Rebel, 1500 Limited and 2500 Power Wagon trucks.  

The Team Presentation started with the 34^th team and wrapped up with the defending champions Team Italy followed by the hosting team, USA, who were urged on by their passionate home supporters who are hoping to see the trio back on the top step!

Photos: Teams Presentation to the crowd moments

Today’s events, including the press conferences and the team presentation, are available to watch on MXGP’s YouTube channel, while the racing this weekend will be streamed LIVE on www.MXGP-TV.com.

You can find the results of the ballot which determines the starting grid for tomorrow HERE! Or watch the full video on MXGP’s YouTube channel.

WEEKEND TIMETABLE (Local Time UTC-4)

SATURDAY: 10:00 MXGP Free Practice, 11:00 MX2 Free Practice, 12:00 Open Free Practice, 14:30 MXGP Qualifying Heat, 15:30 MX2 Qualifying Heat, 16:30 Open Qualifying Heat, 20:30 Pitbike of Nations.

SUNDAY: 08:45 B-Final Warm-up, 09:15 MXoN Group 1 Warm-up, 09:45 MXoN Group 2 Warm-up, 11:00 B-Final, 13:10 MXGP& MX2 (MXoN Race 1), 14:40 MX2 & Open (MXoN Race 2), 16:08 Open & MXGP (MXoN Race 3).

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REDBUD (United States) 23 September – Infront Moto Racing is pleased to announce Triumph Motorcycles confirms plans to compete in the prestigious FIM Motocross World Championship in 2024, with a factory supported race programme under an all-new Triumph Racing banner.

This landmark new Triumph Racing Team has been set-up in partnership with Thierry Chizat-Suzzoni, one of the sport’s most experienced and successful team owners, who will field two of Triumph’s all-new 250cc 4-stroke MX bikes in the 2024 MX2 class and will add an entry into the 450cc MXGP class in 2025.

Under the new Triumph Racing banner, which will now cover all of Triumph’s racing-related activities including Moto2 and Supersport racing, the partnership between Triumph and Thierry will encompass his well established and highly successful team structure and facilities. Further under-pinning the ambition and commitment to win central to this new partnership, Triumph is also pleased to announce that his long-standing Team Manager, Vincent Bereni, will continue leading the team with a full crew of highly experienced technical staff all focused on bringing Triumph to the pinnacle of motocross racing performance.

The new long-term partnership between Triumph and Thierry reflects a shared goal and commitment to build depth and success into Triumph Racing’s approach to competition. As a part of Triumph Racing’s portfolio of commitments, Thierry and Vincent’s team will focus on the FIM Motocross World Championship – in MX2 and MXGP, together with development of technology and talent to build Triumph’s future strength in international motocross racing.

Thierry and Vincent’s past racing record speaks for itself – with over 80 MXGP World Championship victories and a huge reputation for technical and preparation excellence. Backed by Triumph’s in-house motocross design engineering department, which is responsible for the concept and development of its all-new MX and Enduro motorcycle range, Triumph Racing is committed to building its resources and performance capability with world-class knowledge and experience.

Triumph Racing is based at Triumph’s Global Headquarters in Hinckley, UK, where the brand’s research, design, engineering development and prototype build are located, and the Motocross World Championship team will be based at Thierry’s race facility near Eindhoven in Holland, where race team personnel, operations and competition development will be housed. Engineering groups at the Triumph factory and the race team are working closely together on continuously enhancing chassis and engine performance through an intensive testing schedule underway in the USA, UK and mainland Europe, building towards the first MX2 Grand Prix of the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship.

Testing of the new Triumph motocross and enduro bikes is well underway and information on the specifications, performance characteristics and components of each model will be released in due course, along with more news on Triumph Racing’s entry into further top-tier Championships and categories.

Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongo: “It is a great news! Probably one the most important in recent years. Infront Moto Racing will welcome a new manufacturer in the MX2 and MXGP World Championship. We are talking about one of the most emblematic motorcycle brands in the world. Triumph will join our championship from 2024 with a full program in MX2 and MXGP categories. This is a very important announcement and is a fantastic sign about the interest and the importance of MXGP in the international motorsport scene. During the last 20 years, MXGP has been growing and has established globally. With an average of 19 events per year, it gives the best platform for manufacturers to develop their bikes, components and to advertise them worldwide. From Asia to South America, going through Europe, MXGP is covering all the different markets and is touching most of the off road fans in the world. It is with a great pride and excitement that we welcome Triumph to MXGP and we wish them a lot of success in the years to come and a great competition with the other Factory Teams already present!”

FIM President Jorge Viegas: “Today is a special day for all the Motocross lovers as we can witness a new motorcycle manufacturer announcing that they will join us in 2024! It is a great news. As we all know how close from competition Triumph has always been, but never in Motocross. Also, making this announcement at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations here, in the United States, couldn’t be more appropriate. In the name of the FIM I can only wish all the luck and welcome!”

Triumph CEO Nick Bloor: “Our new partnership with Thierry demonstrates Triumph’s long-term commitment to competing at the highest levels of racing. We share a passion for delivering world-class performance, and the experience Thierry and his team bring will prove invaluable in our ambition to make our mark on a very competitive championship. Our entry into the FIM Motocross World Championship with a Factory supported Triumph Racing team signifies a landmark moment at the beginning of our new top-tier off-road racing campaign”.

Triumph Global Racing Manager Jeremy Appleton: “The launch of Triumph Racing is a pivotal step in our journey to bring Triumph to the pinnacle of racing across an even wider range of disciplines. Building on Triumph’s success as the sole engine supplier to the Moto2 World Championship and our participation in Supersport racing, the move into MX2 and MXGP opens the door on a strategically important new chapter in top-tier off-road racing. We well know the demands of World Championship competition and that is the reason for forming the partnership with Thierry. Together with Vincent, their approach to racing and development of performance is impressive and we are looking forward to building the project together and adding to the success that they have already achieved in the Motocross World Championship”

Triumph Racing Team Owner Thierry Chizat-Suzzoni: “Triumph have made a major commitment to build an MX bike and go racing in the FIM Motocross World Championship. I am happy that my team is going to be the official Triumph Racing Team in MX2 and MXGP. Nick Bloor and the Triumph Board of Directors have made their long-term ambitions for the project very clear and I see a huge amount of passion from everyone at the Factory. I am happy with progress on the bike, it looks great, has speed on the track and Vincent and my staff are working with the engineers at Hinckley on building it into a competitive package for entry into the MX2 Championship in 2024. MXGP continues to grow around the world, I am very happy to be back and looking forward to going racing with Triumph”.

Triumph Global Off-Road Ambassador Ricky Carmichael: “I’m really excited about today’s news. It’s been a long time coming. Since the start of this project with Triumph, I have been amazed at just how hard everyone has been working. It must not go without mentioning, the whole R&D and engineering group that have been a part of the development of the motorcycles have done an absolutely incredible job. From the first stages of the prototypes, I was really taken back at how well the performance was, since then, being in the UK testing the newest developments, I can tell you that it has the capabilities of winning at the highest level and I personally believe the riders, from professional to amateur, across the entire range of off road models, will really like what has been developed!”

Click HERE to Watch the Press Conference

Photo - from left to right: Triumph Global Off-Road Ambassador Ricky Carmichael, Triumph Global Racing Manager Jeremy Appleton, Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongo, FIM President Jorge Viegas, Triumph Racing Team Owner Thierry Chizat-Suzzoni, Team Manager Vincent Bereni

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 21 September 2022 – Infront Moto Racing is pleased to announce Oakley as the newest partner for the 2022 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in RedBud, USA.

A leading product design and sport performance brand, Oakley embodies a culture of creators, inventors, and scientists who design and innovate products and experiences that inspire greatness. Working with renowned athletes and fueled by passion for the sport, Oakley pushes the boundaries of human possibility through expertise in optics technology and beyond.

Among the 34 teams entered for the biggest motocross event of the year, many of the top stars will be seen using Oakley products, including Team Oakley athletes Eli Tomac and Chase Sexton. Tomac has undeniable determination and has produced some of the most historical comebacks witnessed in motocross racing while Sexton is one of the youngest racers in the field, known for his calculated-but-aggressive riding style.

Both athletes will be seen sporting their new Oakley Signature Series Collections featuring Prizm™ Lens Technology, a revolutionary lens technology designed to enhance color and contrast to see more details on the track. Prizm™ Sport - MX lenses help you see subtle transitions in dirt conditions so you can master all those split-second decisions to make the most of your ride. Engineered to perform under a wide range of light conditions, when the track takes you from sunlight to canopy shade, you’ll still have all the performance advantages of sharpened visual acuity.

Eli Tomac’s Signature Series mimics his need for speed and draws inspiration from racing exotic sports cars with hints of carbon fiber patterns while Chase Sexton’s Signature Series goggle is inspired by his consistency and style using clean bold lines for dramatic effect.

The California based brand will be onsite providing an Oakley Immersion at the paddock where fans can see first-hand why Prizm Lens Technology is the trusted goggle and eyewear brand of best-in-class athletes and motocross fans around the world. Stop by throughout the weekend for various athlete activations and to purchase Oakley’s latest Motocross collection. Increasing the brand’s presence at the track, Oakley will also have six advertising boards speaking to audiences worldwide on MXGP-TV and via MXGP’s TV partners.

For more information on Oakley’s Motocross and lifestyle collections, Prizm technology and Team Oakley, please visit Oakley.com.

Photos from 2015 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations 2015 in Ernée

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Dear MXGP Friends,

The last Grand Prix of the season just took place in Turkiye. There were still three titles to be decided during that weekend, in the MX2 class, the WMX and EMX Open. José Butrón won the Open category and Nancy Van De Ven won her first Women Motocross World Championship title. The MX2 category gave a fantastic finale to all the motocross fans with the battle between Tom Vialle and Jago Geerts. Tom Vialle won the final race and was crowned world champion for the second time.

On Sunday evening after the races, we celebrated all our champions during the MXGP Awards.

Now all the eyes are focused on RedBud in the USA for the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations! It will be one of the most intense and spectacular racing weekends in history! The presales broke all of the last editions’ records and it actually shows that the MXoN is THE off-road event of the year. Many special guests, VIP, legends of our sport will visit the race and I have no doubt that the competition will be more open than ever.

The activities will start already on Friday with the Teams Presentation, the balloting, the riders’ parade and many exciting announcements. This year’s edition will regroup 34 Nations coming from all around the world!

I would like to thank FIM, FIM Europe, all our organizers, the MXGP partners, the teams and the riders for their collaboration.

I wish you a good summer and see you in RedBud!

David Luongo, CEO of Infront Moto Racing