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UPDATED: SMX Championship Scenarios

By Brett Smith

UPDATED 9/19/2023 450 SMX Here’s how five different riders could win the 450 SuperMotocross World Championship this weekend in the LA Memorial Coliseum. Two riders control their own destiny, one has a very realistic chance and two more need to win their first races of the season (and get some help behind them). Remember: it’s … Continued

Cooper Webb 450 Career Breakdown

By Brett Smith

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

Ricky Carmichael Made Lightning Strike Twice

By Brett Smith

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