December 13, 2024, 11:20am
Tampa, FL Tampa Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship
As anticipated, the all-new in-house manufacturing facility GasGas staff—now Rockstar Vitality GasGas—could have a three-rider lineup within the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX). One factor to notice is that Casey Cochran suffered a crash and bad leg injury in early November that may doubtless push him to the 250SX East Area Championship, making Ryder DiFrancesco the 250SX West Area competitor.
The next press launch is from GasGas:
Rockstar Vitality GASGAS Manufacturing unit Racing is bringing the warmth to the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) season, beginning with the AMA Supercross Championship this January. Led by the dynamic trio of Justin Barcia, Ryder DiFrancesco and Casey Cochran, the staff is ready to shake issues up throughout all 31 rounds of SMX. Look ahead to these three riders when the gates drop at Anaheim 1 on Saturday, January 11!
- New-look Rockstar Vitality GASGAS Manufacturing unit Racing Staff debuts in 2025
- GASGAS’ mainstay Justin ‘Bam Bam’ Barcia returns for brand new season at full power!
- There’s no stopping rising stars Ryder DiFrancesco and Casey Cochran
Barcia will signify Rockstar Vitality GASGAS within the premier class aboard the GASGAS MC 450F Manufacturing unit Version, whereas up-and-comers DiFrancesco and Cochran can be ripping the GASGAS MC 250F Manufacturing unit Version. Collectively, the trio embodies the GASGAS approach as they GET ON THE GAS to cost into the brand new yr.
After a difficult 2024 season of accidents for Barcia, the 32-year-old is absolutely healed and set to come back out firing at Anaheim 1 on Saturday, January 11. Considered one of many high enforcers within the sport, Bam Bam is motivated to problem on the entrance of the pack on any given weekend.
“I’m pumped to begin the brand new season as a part of this refreshed Rockstar Vitality GASGAS Manufacturing unit Racing Staff. Anaheim 1 at all times brings that further pleasure and I’ve had some nice outcomes there prior to now! We put within the laborious work in the course of the low season and we’re going to be able to go when the gates drop.”
DiFrancesco, 19, is gearing up for his sophomore season within the professional ranks with momentum. Having gained beneficial expertise over the course of this previous yr, he’s decided to show his potential into persistently sturdy outcomes. The laid-back Californian’s seamless switch to the Rockstar Vitality GASGAS Manufacturing unit Racing staff positions him effectively for a breakout yr within the 250 Class.
“I discovered rather a lot as a rookie final yr, so now I’m prepared and excited to take it to the subsequent stage and step into my second full yr as a professional. Becoming a member of the Rockstar Vitality GASGAS Manufacturing unit Racing Staff has been superior – it already looks like residence. It’s actually cool to have Barcia on the identical staff once more, and I’m wanting ahead to sharing the 250 Class with Casey and dealing with Sean Murphy as our Staff Supervisor.”
At simply 18 years outdated, Cochran is the most recent face within the GASGAS household, however is not any stranger to the Rockstar Vitality Drink® model. Coming into what is going to rely as his first full yr as an expert, the breakout star displayed moments of front-running pace final yr, making him the proper match to hitch Ryder D within the quarter-liter class.
Supercross will see Cochran on-track for his rookie marketing campaign in 2025, earlier than persevering with into 250MX, after which making his extremely anticipated debut in SMX. An harm sustained in pre-season coaching has him in a race towards time forward of the brand new season, nonetheless, he’s centered on his intensive rehab program and can be again behind the beginning gates as quickly as he’s again to 100% health.
“New yr, new staff, and I’m pumped! Everybody right here has made this transition clean, I like the colour purple, and am stoked for the 2025 season. The pre-season harm was a small bump within the street, however I’m specializing in coming again stronger than earlier than. I’m prepared to provide it every thing as quickly as I’m again on the gate.”
“We’re fired up for the 2025 season kickoff. The low season development has been nice and I’m actually stoked with the staff’s improvement and vitality. The camaraderie is unmatched, particularly with GASGAS alumni riders Justin and Ryder main the cost, and Casey’s drive in his official rookie yr. Casey’s harm was an unlucky setback, however we’re prioritizing his long-term well being and readiness, and we’re making good progress. We’re assured he’ll be again on the monitor stronger than ever as soon as he’s 100%. This staff is all about pushing boundaries and bringing the warmth to each race.”
AMA Supercross will take centerstage beginning Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Anaheim 1 to open the 17-round collection, with Professional Motocross commencing on Saturday, Might 24, 2025 at Fox Raceway for the primary of 11 rounds, concluding in September 2025 for the SMX Finals collection.
