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Cooper Webb has, officially, switched to Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing for a “multi-year deal” after (almost) five seasons with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. It’s (almost), because three races remain in the 2023 season. Championship-level riders don’t often switch mid-season (James Stewart started the 2012 Pro Motocross season on a Suzuki after finishing 7th … Continued
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An Analysis of a Perfect Pro Motocross Season Ricky Carmichael’s 2004 plans did not include racing the AMA Pro Motocross Championship. His torn left ACL needed a rebuild but he wanted to race Supercross more than he wanted to repair his knee. He thought he could punt surgery until May 2004. He had three motivating … Continued
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The Greatest Gamble in Motocross This story covers one of the great mysteries of our sport: How did Suzuki convince Ricky Carmichael to switch teams for the 2005 season? How did Honda let him walk? The basic surface details of this story are not a secret. Carmichael has discussed it often over the years but … Continued
