September 18, 2024, 4:30pm
Winchester, United Kingdom Monster Energy FIM Motocross of NationsMotocross of Nations
In fairly the flip of occasions, Crew USA has supplied an replace to its 2024 Monster Power FIM Motocross of Nations roster. Honda HRC Progressive’s Chance Hymas was set to race the MX2 class aboard a CRF250R, however he tweaked his already partially torn ACL on the first SMX Playoff spherical and now the harm would require surgical procedure. There have been rumors of which rider would exchange Hymas on USA’s roster.
As we speak, the American Motorcyclist Affiliation has confirmed Cooper Webb will actually be the alternative MX2 rider. Haiden Deegan has been dominated out for a couple of weeks now as he stated he wants surgical procedure to repair a wrist harm from earlier this yr. Webb has put his hand up when requested to race the occasion (he competed for the U.S. in 2015 and 2016 as a member of Star Yamaha) and did so once more this yr after the information that Hymas was formally out because of surgical procedure. Racer X has discovered that Webb rode the bike this week and preferred it, so he’s formally in with Chase Sexton (MXGP) and Aaron Plessinger (Open).
The next is a press launch from the American Motorcyclist Affiliation:
Resulting from unexpected circumstances, Chance Hymas of Crew Honda HRC Progressive will likely be unable to compete on the 2024 FIM Motocross of Nations, which is slated to run Oct. 4-6 at Matterley Basin in Winchester, U.Okay.
Filling in for the younger rider is two-time AMA Supercross 450SX Champion Cooper Webb of Monster Power Yamaha Star Racing. The 28-year-old racer has captured 25 profession AMA Supercross 450SX wins, rating tenth all-time in wins on the highest stage of the game.
“I want to thank Chance Hymas and Crew Honda HRC Progressive for his or her help of Crew USA,” AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier stated. “We want Likelihood a speedy restoration and look ahead to seeing him again racing in 2025. We respect Cooper Webb and the Monster Power Yamaha Star Racing staff for stepping up and answering the decision to assist Crew USA.”
This marks Webb’s first look on the FIM Motocross of Nations since 2016, the place he led the USA to a runner-up end as staff captain. This yr, Webb will characterize Crew USA within the MX2 Class.
“I’m so excited to be headed to MXON. Clearly, a fireplace drill scenario and choice however I’m extraordinarily grateful for the chance,” Webb stated. “[I] was requested to trip a 250 so I spun some laps on Haiden Deegan’s bike and remembered how good the YZ250F is. I haven’t raced it since 2016 however felt proper at residence with the few laps I did. I will likely be all in on 250 prep after Vegas SMX and excited for the chance to characterize my nation.”
Webb joins staff captain Chase Sexton — the 2024 Professional Motocross 450 and 2023 AMA Supercross 450SX champion — and fellow AMA Supercross and Professional Motocross star Aaron Plessinger on Crew USA.
The American Motorcyclist Affiliation thanks Crew Pink Bull KTM Manufacturing facility Racing, Crew Honda HRC Progressive and Monster Power Yamaha Star Racing for his or her help of Crew USA’s Motocross of Nations efforts as they search to carry residence the Chamberlain Trophy as soon as once more.
To assist help the 2024 U.S. Motocross of Nations staff, go to www.raiseit4usa.com/.
The next is a Yamaha press launch:
Monster Power Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb to characterize the U.S. and compete for prime honors at this yr’s Motocross of Nations
MARIETTA, Ga. – Monster Power Yamaha Star Racing is worked up to announce that Cooper Webb will be a part of Crew USA and race the MX2 class aboard the YZ250F on the 2024 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Motocross of Nations. The staff and the five-time Monster Power AMA Supercross and Professional Motocross Champion are proud to characterize the U.S. on the occasion with a wealthy historical past, which will likely be held this yr on the Matterley Basin Circuit in Winchester, U.Okay. on October 4-6.
Jim Roach – Yamaha Racing Division Supervisor for YMUS
“It’s thrilling that Cooper Webb will likely be representing the USA and Yamaha Racing on the Motocross of Nations this yr aboard our YZ250F. Cooper has raced MXoN earlier than, and his expertise will likely be very useful to Crew USA.”
Jeremy Coker – Monster Power Yamaha Star Racing 450 Crew Supervisor
“We’re excited to race the Motocross of Nations once more and characterize the USA. It’s additionally nice to have Coop trip one in every of our 250’s once more. It’s been some time, however he was capable of get some laps in and seemed good. We’ll get straight again to work after the SMX finale this weekend and need to carry residence one other championship.”
Cooper Webb – Monster Power Yamaha Star Racing
“I’m so excited to be headed to MXON. It’s a fireplace drill scenario and choice, however I’m extraordinarily grateful for the chance. I used to be requested to trip a 250, so I spun some laps on Haiden’s bike and remembered how good the YZ250F is. I haven’t raced one since 2016, however I felt proper at residence with the few laps that I did. I will likely be all in on 250 prep after Vegas SMX, and I’m excited for the chance to characterize my nation. Let’s do that!”
