September 18, 2024, 4:30pm
Winchester, United Kingdom Monster Energy FIM Motocross of NationsMotocross of Nations
In fairly the flip of occasions, Group USA has offered an replace to its 2024 Monster Vitality 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 change Hymas on USA’s roster.
At present, the American Motorcyclist Affiliation has confirmed Cooper Webb will in reality be the alternative MX2 rider. Haiden Deegan has been dominated out for a number of weeks now as he mentioned 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 attributable to surgical procedure. Racer X has realized that Webb rode the bike this week and appreciated 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:
As a consequence of unexpected circumstances, Chance Hymas of Group Honda HRC Progressive will probably 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.Ok.
Filling in for the younger rider is two-time AMA Supercross 450SX Champion Cooper Webb of Monster Vitality 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 degree of the game.
“I wish to thank Chance Hymas and Group Honda HRC Progressive for his or her assist of Group USA,” AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier mentioned. “We want Probability a speedy restoration and look ahead to seeing him again racing in 2025. We admire Cooper Webb and the Monster Vitality Yamaha Star Racing workforce for stepping up and answering the decision to assist Group 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 workforce captain. This yr, Webb will symbolize Group USA within the MX2 Class.
“I’m so excited to be headed to MXON. Clearly, a fireplace drill state of affairs and resolution however I’m extraordinarily grateful for the chance,” Webb mentioned. “[I] was requested to experience 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 probably be all in on 250 prep after Vegas SMX and excited for the chance to symbolize my nation.”
Webb joins workforce 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 Group USA.
The American Motorcyclist Affiliation thanks Group Purple Bull KTM Manufacturing unit Racing, Group Honda HRC Progressive and Monster Vitality Yamaha Star Racing for his or her assist of Group USA’s Motocross of Nations efforts as they search to convey residence the Chamberlain Trophy as soon as once more.
To assist assist the 2024 U.S. Motocross of Nations workforce, go to www.raiseit4usa.com/.
The next is a Yamaha press launch:
Monster Vitality Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb to symbolize the U.S. and compete for high honors at this yr’s Motocross of Nations
MARIETTA, Ga. – Monster Vitality Yamaha Star Racing is worked up to announce that Cooper Webb will be part of Group USA and race the MX2 class aboard the YZ250F on the 2024 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Motocross of Nations. The workforce and the five-time Monster Vitality AMA Supercross and Professional Motocross Champion are proud to symbolize the U.S. on the occasion with a wealthy historical past, which will probably be held this yr on the Matterley Basin Circuit in Winchester, U.Ok. on October 4-6.
Jim Roach – Yamaha Racing Division Supervisor for YMUS
“It’s thrilling that Cooper Webb will probably 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 probably be very useful to Group USA.”
Jeremy Coker – Monster Vitality Yamaha Star Racing 450 Group Supervisor
“We’re excited to race the Motocross of Nations once more and symbolize the USA. It’s additionally nice to have Coop experience one in all our 250’s once more. It’s been some time, however he was capable of get some laps in and appeared good. We’ll get straight again to work after the SMX finale this weekend and wish to convey residence one other championship.”
Cooper Webb – Monster Vitality Yamaha Star Racing
“I’m so excited to be headed to MXON. It’s a fireplace drill state of affairs and resolution, however I’m extraordinarily grateful for the chance. I used to be requested to experience 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 probably be all in on 250 prep after Vegas SMX, and I’m excited for the chance to symbolize my nation. Let’s do that!”
