Effectively, we formally have an announcement on Crew USA’s roster for the upcoming Monster Power FIM Motocross of Nations occasion set for early October in the UK. After Chase Sexton and Aaron Plessinger have been confirmed to be the two 450cc spots earlier this week, we lastly bought affirmation on the third and last rider (the 250F) at present: Chance Hymas. The Idaho native completed fourth within the 2024 250 Class AMA Professional Motocross Championship and can now make his MXoN debut alongside Purple Bull KTM teammates Sexton and Plessinger in the UK. Sexton could have the MXGP spot, Plessinger the Open spot, and Hymas the MX2 spot.
So as to help Crew USA’s effort abroad, go to www.raiseit4usa.com to donate and/or bid on race-worn memorabilia corresponding to bike plastics, jerseys and pants, and extra.
Beneath is the total press launch from the AMA:
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — A trio of top-flight motocross racers will symbolize the USA on the 2024 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Motocross of Nations, which will probably be held Oct. 4-6 at Matterley Basin in Winchester, U.Okay.
Main the cost for the USA will probably be 2024 Professional Motocross 450 and 2023 AMA Supercross 450SX champion Chase Sexton, who will probably be joined by fellow AMA Supercross opponents Aaron Plessinger and Chance Hymas in the course of the three-day occasion.
“This staff has the shared mission of bringing the USA again to the highest of the rostrum on the world stage, and can combat laborious to perform that aim,” AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier mentioned. “We’ve got introduced collectively three excellent racers which might be wanting to symbolize their nation. I can not wait to see what we accomplish this yr as a staff.”
Sexton — who aided the USA to the 2022 Motocross of Nations title — will take over as staff captain for Crew USA this yr and can compete within the MXGP Class for the celebs and stripes.
“There isn’t a larger honor than getting the chance to indicate your actual patriotism on a world stage and symbolize your nation abroad,” Sexton mentioned. “I’ve had the chance to be a part of a successful Crew USA earlier than, and there’s no larger feeling than standing on high of the rostrum waving the purple, white and blue. I’m fortunate sufficient to get that probability to do it once more this yr alongside two nice teammates.
“I couldn’t ask for a extra America-loving teammate than Aaron, who I do know will give it his all as he has all season,” Sexton continued. “Likelihood I do know properly and he has proven lots of velocity all season lengthy, so wanting ahead to constructing the bond with the boys and vie for the highest spot within the UK in a number of weeks.”
Plessinger returns to the Motocross of Nations for the second-consecutive yr and can battle for glory within the Open Class.
“Man, I like America! I’m so blissful they’ve requested me to be a part of Crew USA once more. Final yr was bitter-sweet for me. Bitter we didn’t win however candy as a result of I bought to place my cash the place my mouth was and present up with my American spirit on full show,” Plessinger mentioned.
“This yr I would like redemption and simply need it to be candy,” Plessinger added. “I get to symbolize my nation on the world stage alongside my teammate Chase, which is simply superior. And I look ahead to attending to know Likelihood much more and hopefully a few of my Americana will rub off on him. Let’s go USA!”
At simply 19 years outdated, Hymas is the youngest member of the staff, however the significance of the occasion shouldn’t be misplaced on the budding motocross star. Hymas will race on behalf of the USA within the MX2 Class.
“It’s an honor to be chosen to symbolize staff USA this yr. It’s been a dream of mine for so long as I can keep in mind to race Motocross of Nations,” Hymas mentioned. “It means a lot to get the help from Crew Honda HRC and the AMA. I can’t thank Mike Pelletier sufficient for believing in me and giving me this chance to go symbolize my nation towards one of the best on the planet!”
America will as soon as once more be led by motocross legend and staff supervisor Roger DeCoster, who competed on six victorious FIM Motocross of Nations groups in the course of the Nineteen Sixties and 70s. Since his retirement from racing, DeCoster has remained an integral a part of the game as a staff supervisor for a number of AMA Supercross and Professional Motocross groups. DeCoster has led the USA to 21 FIM Motocross of Nations staff victories.
“I’m happy we’re in a position to put ahead one other sturdy contingent of riders at this yr’s 2024 Motocross of Nations. All three riders have been fast to signal on for the chance to symbolize their nation and fly the purple, white and blue flag for Crew USA within the UK,” Decoster mentioned. “Chase, Aaron and Likelihood all had extraordinarily sturdy Motocross seasons this yr and earned their positions on the staff.
“I wish to thank Honda for answering the decision and exhibiting unwavering help for Likelihood’s first time choice as a part of the staff and KTM for all the time supporting the Des Nations efforts,” DeCoster continued. “It truly is and will all the time be the best honor to symbolize your nation on the worldwide stage and I’ve the utmost respect for any rider and staff that steps as much as the problem. With this group of three extremely patriotic and gifted racers, I’ve excessive hopes we will probably be waving the USA flag from the highest step of the rostrum this yr.”
Starting in 1947, the FIM Motocross of Nations is among the many most vital motorsports occasions on the planet every year — with nationwide groups from around the globe competing for supremacy in motocross.
For extra data on the 2024 FIM Motocross of Nations, go to www.mxon.co.uk/ .
