The American Motorcyclist Association awarded No. 1 plates to champions in three AMA Supercross lessons on Saturday, May 11, on the finale of the 2024 AMA Supercross season in Salt Lake City.
Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence grew to become the third rookie in AMA Supercross historical past to assert the 450SX championship, becoming a member of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers Ryan Dungey and Jeremy McGrath. Lawrence’s title is Honda HRC’s second 450SX victory in as a few years.
After coming into the ultimate spherical of the 2024 AMA Supercross season deadlocked at 186 factors, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing R.J. Hampshire prevailed over Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki Levi Kitchen in Salt Lake City to earn the 250SX West title. In the Eastern regional, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle captured his first AMA Supercross title to go together with his pair of MX2 World Championships in 2020 and 2022 after accumulating two wins on the season.
TOM VIALLE
“After another exciting season of racing, with down-to-wire title races, all of us at the AMA congratulate the 2024 AMA Supercross champions and their respective teams for a stellar campaign,” AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman stated. “Jett Lawrence, R.J. Hampshire and Tom Vialle are exemplary individuals that have shown incredible grit and determination, and of course, fantastic racing skills, on their journey to their respective championships.”
After main the 450SX class for a lot of the season, Lawrence discovered himself locked right into a tie with Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb after the thirteenth spherical of the season in Foxborough, Mass. But, Lawrence landed on the highest of the rostrum every of the subsequent three rounds to depart little doubt relating to his title pursuit.
Lawrence’s eight wins are the second-most all-time by a 450SX racer of their rookie season, trailing solely Jeremy McGrath (10) in 1993.
“I think it hasn’t fully sunk in yet,” Lawrence stated post-race, “but, I mean, we had times when we sucked really bad this year then also times when we weren’t too bad, so, [I’m] super happy for the team and doing it for them. They’ve been awesome. They’re family now and to give them another title is just the biggest ‘thank you’ to them… I couldn’t do it without the team around me. [There’ve been] so many hard moments that we’ve had that you can’t even put it in an interview, it’s just so long. I’m just super happy just for my family and the team and yeah, I’m just going to leave it at that because it’s too much.”
RJ HAMPSHIRE
The 250SX West title race got here right down to the ultimate spherical in Salt Lake City, with Kitchen and Hampshire twisted up coming into the East-West Showdown at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Needing to complete forward of Kitchen to win the championship, Hampshire produced a second-place end — clearing Kitchen in fifth-place — to earn his first-ever AMA Supercross title.
After a runner-up end within the 250SX West class final season, Hampshire notched a trio of wins, whereas touchdown on the rostrum in seven races, en path to his elusive title.
“[I’m] just so thankful,” Hampshire stated from the rostrum. “From the beginning, like my dad, the Grondahls, Kevin Keen, just so many people have helped me get to this point right here and just believed in me. So [I’m] thankful to my wife, my daughters, it’s truly special. This whole Rockstar Energy Factory Husqvarna Racing team from Nate to Murph to my mechanic Amos, Aldon, Throttle, all the guys back home. They know how much I put into this, so it’s truly special. Just a massive thank you to Salt Lake. Man, you guys are going to be one I’m always going to remember. It’s truly special tonight. Thank you.”
In the 250SX Eastern Regional, Vialle outdueled Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan for the category crown. Vialle ended the marketing campaign with 172 factors, holding off Deegan by 4 general factors.
“I’m really happy,” Vialle stated post-race. “You know, coming from Europe, moving here to the U.S., and I’ve already got the [AMA] Supercross title in my second year. It’s amazing, so I’m very happy. I want to thank everyone on the team who believed in me, my family, and I’m really happy about the day. Thank you.”
The Supercross Futures AMA National Championship additionally wrapped up in Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium, with Troy Lee Designs GASGAS’ Cole Davies successful in Utah and taking the title for the season.
“It’s definitely cool to win this race,” Davies stated after claming the win. “The track is gnarly at the moment. I was able to get a pretty good start. I made some mistakes at the start there, but Drew [Adams] made a mistake, and I was able to capitalize on that and yeah, I’m stoked.”
The AMA additionally congratulates Jett Lawrence for incomes Rookie of the Year within the 450SX class, in addition to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Julien Beaumer who was named Rookie of the Year within the 250SX class.
Results 450SX Class – Salt Lake City 1. Chase Sexton (USA), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 2. Justin Cooper (USA), Yamaha 3. Cooper Webb (USA), Yamaha
Standings 450SX Class 2024 after 17 of 17 rounds 1. Jett Lawrence, 351 factors 2. Cooper Webb, 336 3. Chase Sexton, 307
Results 250SX East/West Showdown Class – Salt Lake City 1. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha 2. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna 3. Jordon Smith (USA), Yamaha
Standings 250SX East Class 2024 after 9 of 9 rounds 1. Tom Vialle, 172 factors 2. Haiden Deegan, 168 3. Coty Schock, 132
Standings 250SX West Class 2024 after 10 of 10 rounds 1. RJ Hampshire, 208 factors 2. Levi Kitchen, 203 3. Jordon Smith, 185
West coast champions not often make their mark in GNCC racing, however in solely this third attempt, Red Bull KTM’s Dante Oliveira has achieved simply that. He took the general win on the FMF Camp Coker Bullet, in Society Hill, South Carolina after a race-long battle with factors chief Johnny Girroir.
As the group listened to the ten seconds name, all eyes had been on the XC1 Open class and when the inexperienced flag flew it was Phoenix Racing Honda’s Mike Witkowski grabbing the gasoline and incomes himself the $250 Steel City Medical Center holeshot award. However, it wouldn’t take lengthy for FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Dante Oliveira, who’s filling in for an injured Ben Kelley, to take over the lead within the sandy situations. Oliveira shortly made his option to the entrance of the pack. Oliveira’s teammate, FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Johnny Girroir would battle wheel-to-wheel with him the complete race, crossing the road 1.2 seconds behind him to earn second general on the day.
“I felt great off the start, took over the lead in the second turn and rode smart, charged where I could, managed where I had to, and it ended up working out,” mentioned Dante Oliveira. “He [Johnny Girroir] kept me honest the whole race and I did what I could to stay out front, so we’re really happy and excited to get this one in GNCC.”
Babbitts Online/Monster Energy/Kawasaki Team Green’s Grant Baylor would put in trip after coming by means of 14th on the opening lap of the race. G. Baylor would proceed to push and make all of it the best way as much as fourth general because the checkered flag flew. At the conclusion of the race, G. Baylor was credited with third general on the day. This was because of a one place penalty that was assessed to Rocky Mountain Red Bear Kawasaki’s Steward Baylor for being greater than 25 ft off the marked course. Nevertheless, S. Baylor would come again from a ninth place begin to the day as he pushed at some point of the race to make it up in the direction of the entrance of the pack.
Johnny Girroir (FMF KTM Factory Racing) was wheel-to-wheel with Oliveira, coming by means of to earn second general on the day. Photo: Ken Hill
Another rider who continued to push was Babbitt’s Online/Monster Energy/Kawasaki Team Green’s Lyndon Snodgrass as he would battle across the entrance of the pack for majority of the race. Snodgrass would come by means of to earn fifth general on the day. Coastal GASGAS Factory Racing’s Ryder Lafferty had his finest end of the season on the FMF Camp Coker Bullet as he got here by means of to complete sixth in XC1, and eighth general on the day.
Coastal GASGAS Factory Racing’s Jordan Ashburn continued to battle back-and-forth and would come throughout the end line seventh in XC1 and ninth general on the day. AmPro Yamaha’s Ricky Russell would begin his day working fourth and third at one level however would have a mishap whereas out on lap 4 as he would come by means of sixth and in the end fall again to eighth within the XC1 class and eleventh general.
It was a difficult day for Rockstar Energy Factory Husqvarna Racing’s Craig Delong as he began the day with soar off the road, however he would battle with arm-pump and abdomen points all through the race. Delong would come by means of to earn ninth in XC1 and twelfth general on the day. His teammate, Trevor Bollinger, could be pressured to finish his day early after attempting to recuperate from one other sickness. JS Sherco Racing’s Josh Strang would spherical out the highest 10 finishers within the XC1 class after working his means again from a thirteenth place begin to the day.
Angus Riordan (FMF KTM Factory Racing Landers) grabbed the Steel City Medical Center holeshot, and the XC2 250 Pro class win. Photo: Ken Hill
As the XC2 250 Pro class took off it was FMF KTM Factory Racing Landers Angus Riordan incomes the $250 Steel City Medical Center holeshot award and making his means into the woods first. Riordan would proceed to push up entrance, however his teammate FMF KTM Factory Racing Landers Grant Davis was on the transfer and able to battle.
Davis would make a run for the lead and go Riordan on the fifth lap; nevertheless, Riordan wasn’t giving up that straightforward and on the final lap of the race would get again by Davis to earn the XC2 win. Davis would maintain onto second place, as he got here by means of simply two seconds off of Riordan. Rocky Mountain Red Bear Kawasaki’s Thad Duvall would battle back-and-forth all through the day however would have the ability to maintain onto third within the class to spherical out the highest three finishers within the XC2 250 Pro class at spherical 4.
Jhak Walker (Liqui Moly Factory Beta Racing) battled to earn his third FMF XC3 class win of the yr. Photo: Ken Hill
Getting the soar off the road within the FMF XC3 125 Pro-Am class was Destructo Racing/Dixie Fuel/Total Control Suspension’s Dustin Simpson to earn himself the $100 Lojak Cycle Sales holeshot award. Simpson would discover himself feeling the stress from Liqui Moly Factory Beta Racing’s Jhak Walker early on although. Walker would make the go on Simpson as each continued to push at some point of the race. Walker would come by means of to earn his third FMF XC3 win after main all seven laps of the race.
Simpson would additionally stay constant again within the second place place, and he saved on the lead lap, finishing all seven laps. Devore Racing/KTM/FXR/SRS Suspension’s Dakoda Devore would come by means of to complete third within the class after working in that place for almost all of the day. Devore would attempt to push however was mentioned to be feeling a bit underneath the climate.
Team Green Kawasaki’s Nicholas DeFeo would come by means of to complete sixteenth general on the day and earn himself the Top Amateur Honors on the FMF Camp Coker Bullet. DeFeo got here by means of to earn his third-straight 250 A category win this yr. Husqvarna’s Jason Tino would come by means of in seventeenth, taking second on the Top Amateur podium and second within the 250 A category. Team Green Kawasaki’s Joseph Cunningham rounded out the Top Amateur podium as he got here by means of nineteenth general and third within the 250 A category at spherical 4.
Brandy Richards (FMF KTM Factory Racing Landers) earned her second WXC win of the season. Photo: Ken Hill
In the morning race it could be Rockstar Energy Factory Husqvarna Racing’s Korie Steede grabbing the $100 Kanati Performance Tires holeshot award and the early lead within the WXC class. Steede would lead for the primary two laps however would start to have stress from FMF KTM Factory Racing Landers Brandy Richards. As the 2 battled it out on the third lap, Richards would have the ability to make the go stick.
Richards would maintain the lead from there, incomes her second win within the WXC class. As the white flag flew, Steede would attempt to apply the stress to Richards however would in the end run out of gas whereas out on the final lap. Steede would handle to get sufficient gas and cross the road ninth in WXC.
Rocky Mountain Red Bear Kawasaki’s Rachael Archer, who was working third for almost all of the race would capitalize after her constant run all through the day and make her means into second. Sherco USA/Moose/Rachel Gutish Racing’s Rachel Gutish had her work lower out for her as she got here by means of seventh on the opening lap. Gutish would put her head down and push ahead every lap clicking off the passes. Gutish would come by means of to spherical out the WXC prime three finishers at spherical 4.
Some Sportsman A riders would get into the general combine as Chase Hayes would earn second general behind Richards whereas Cameron Sisk and Cole Johnson would end fourth and fifth general within the race behind Archer.
Brayden Baisley earned the Youth Overall and YXC1 Super Mini Sr. class win. Photo: Ken Hill
Coming by means of to earn his first youth general and YXC1 Super Mini Sr. (14-15) win of the season was Brayden Baisley. Baisley would lead the race from begin to end, crossing the road with a bit over a two minute lead. After profitable the primary three youth general wins, Caleb Wood would come by means of to earn second general and within the YXC1 class in South Carolina. Doc Smith would battle again to spherical out the highest three youth general finishers and YXC1 class finishers.
In the YXC2 Super Mini Jr. (12-13) class it could be Travis Lentz incomes his fourth-straight class win of the season as he additionally would lead his class from begin to end. Colby Goodman would come by means of to complete second within the class, whereas Phillip Arnold rounded out the highest three finishers within the YXC2 class.
Other winners all through the youth ranks had been Colton McQuarrie within the 85 Big Wheel (11-15) class and Ace Tokar within the 85 (12-13) class. Deegan Caplinger earned the 85 (11) class win whereas, Gage Lane earned the win within the 85 (7-10) class. Hunter Jones got here by means of to take the 65 (10-11) win as Tripp Lewis would earn the 65 (9) class win. Tanner Toland battled again to earn the 65 (7-8) class win, with Madison Kazimir incomes the Girls Super Mini (12-16) and Sahara Robinson taking dwelling the Girls 85 (7-13) class win. Vaida Lavergne would earn herself the Girls 65 (7-11) class win, and Cale Dejarnett would attempt their hand at GNCC Racing as they took half and received within the Trail Rider (7-15) class.
Matt Modic was honored because the AMSOIL Moto Hero. Photo: Matt Rice
Today on the FMF Camp Coker Bullet, Matt Modic was honored because the AMSOIL Moto Hero earlier than the beginning of the ten am race. Matt is from Chardon, Ohio and was racing within the Warrior class the place he completed second on the day. Matt was a specialist within the United States Army, and he served as a fight engineer within the Army Corp of Engineers. His firm was a part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Matt acquired a $250 AMSOIL Shopping Spree, a $500 Kanati Performance Tires present certificates in addition to a commemorative American flag courtesy of Columbia Flag and Sign Co together with a $200 present certificates for his or her on-line retailer.
Catch GNCC Pro ATV and Motorcycle Racing free by way of RacerTV.com all season lengthy. Pro ATV Racing begins Saturday’s at 2pm ET, apart from Big Buck, Snowshoe and Ironman occasions the place they’ll begin at 1pm ET. GNCC Pro Motorcycle Racing will start at 1pm ET on Sunday’s.
FMF Camp Coker Bullet GNCC Top Three: Dante Oliveira (middle), Johnny Girroir (proper) and Grant Baylor (left). Photo: Ken Hill
XC1 Pro Event Results:
Dante Oliveira (KTM) Jonathan Girroir (KTM) Grant Baylor (KAW) Steward Baylor (KAW) Lyndon Snodgrass (KAW) Ryder Lafferty (GAS) Jordan Ashburn (GAS) Ricky Russell (YAM) Craig Delong (HQV) Josh Strang (SHR)
*Overall National Championship Standings:
Jonathan Girroir (110) Steward Baylor (82) Jordan Ashburn (66) Grant Davis (64) Angus Riordan (57) Grant Baylor (49) Dante Oliveira (49) Ricky Russell (39) Lyndon Snodgrass (37) Joshua Toth (36) *Indicates that the Overall National Championship Standings will decide the 2024 National Champion.
Munich. When the three DTM champions René Rast (GER), Sheldon van der Linde (RSA) and Marco Wittmann (GER) kick off the 2024 DTM season with Schubert Motorsport on the finish of April, long-standing BMW M Motorsport companions RoboMarkets, Schaeffler, and Shell may also be on board once more. These three companions will proceed to form the designs of the three BMW M4 GT3s.
Wittmann, with automobile quantity 11 and the inexperienced Schaeffler design has been a profitable mixture acquainted to DTM followers for a very long time and can once more be seen on the DTM circuits this season. Van der Linde will compete within the #31 BMW M4 GT3 in Shell’s traditional colours, as in earlier years. Rast enters his second DTM season as a BMW M works driver, and his #33 BMW M4 GT3 will as soon as once more function RoboMarkets’ blue design, because it did final yr.
Quotes:
Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “We are very pleased to have our long-standing BMW M Motorsport partners RoboMarkets, Schaeffler and Shell by our side in the 2024 DTM season as well. Without their support, successful race participation in a highly competitive championship like the DTM would not be possible. Many thanks for the long-standing excellent collaboration that goes far beyond the design of the cars. Sheldon van der Linde and Shell, as well as Marco Wittmann and Schaeffler, have already celebrated numerous joint successes in the past. René Rast also stood on the top step of the podium in his first season in the RoboMarkets BMW M4 GT3 in 2023. Now we are looking forward to further successes with our strong BMW M Motorsport partners in the 2024 season.”
Matthias Zink, CEO Automotive Technologies Schaeffler AG: “Motorsport has long been part of our DNA at Schaeffler. The race track is the test lab for the series. In order to remain a leading technology company worldwide, we as a company must constantly evolve. With innovation, agility, and efficiency, we aim to maintain our technological leadership role. The dynamic, competitive environment of the DTM provides the perfect platform for this. With our long-standing partner BMW M Motorsport and our brand ambassador Marco Wittmann, we already form a well-rehearsed trio. With the expertise and experience of Schubert Motorsport, we approach the new season optimistically.”
Marco Wittmann (#11 Schaeffler BMW M4 GT3): “I am very happy that I can continue to compete with Schaeffler and in the ‘Green Machine’ in the DTM after so many years. Schaeffler moves so much, both on and off the race track. We have built a very strong bond, also with the fans. Just the presence of Schaeffler at the race track, through the hospitality and the many activities, shows their commitment to motorsport, which is also great for me and BMW M Motorsport. This partnership means a lot to me. Therefore, I am looking forward to starting again with Schaeffler and hoping for a successful year together. I personally also find the new design of the ‘Green Machine’ extremely cool and can’t wait to hit the track with the car.”
Aysun Akik, Global Vice President for New Business Development and Global Key Accounts at Shell Lubricants: “Shell is proud to continue its long-standing Premium Technology partnership with BMW M Motorsport in DTM, enabling us to deepen our R&D collaboration with high-performance at its core. Shell has partnered with the team’s engineers to formulate a bespoke Shell Helix Ultra race lubricant to deliver long-lasting and improved engine performance and efficiency. The learnings taken from this extreme testbed help to develop new products and technologies that benefit BMW motorists on the road around the world. We look forward to supporting the team as it embarks on a new season.”
Sheldon van der Linde (#31 Shell BMW M4 GT3): “I’m very excited to extend my partnership with Shell to its fifth year in the DTM! My identity in the DTM has quite noticeably become driving a yellow and red car for Shell so I’m extremely proud to continue that successful collaboration and hopefully we can repeat what we achieved together in 2022!”
René Rast (#33 RoboMarkets BMW M4 GT3): “It’s fantastic that the BMW M Motorsport partners are supporting us in the DTM. This support is very important. 2023 was my first season with RoboMarkets, and among the great moments of the year were, of course, the victory at the Red Bull Ring, the additional podium finishes and the pole positions. We were contenders for the title, and that’s a strong foundation for my second season in the RoboMarkets BMW M4 GT3. We will do everything to express our gratitude for the support with corresponding successes!”
PLANO, Texas (Oct. 12, 2023) — Lexus adds rising star Justin Suh to its roster of sponsored golf champions. The 26-year-old becomes the third golf partner to join this year, further strengthening Lexus’ commitment to golf.
Lexus is aligning itself with the future of golf by aiming to reach a younger and more diverse audience. Alongside its golf ambassador program, Lexus is strategically tailoring its partnership strategy to connect with key brand audiences. The brand maintains its long-standing commitment with the USGA and plans to integrate further into the golf lifestyle space.
Justin Suh expresses his excitement about partnering with Lexus, a leader in the luxury automotive industry. As a fan of the brand since childhood, Suh feels honored to be an ambassador for Lexus and join their incredible roster of elite athletes worldwide.
Originally from San Jose, California, Justin Suh’s golf career was shaped by mentorship from his older sister, Hannah, and meticulous self-study of Tiger Woods’ swing. Suh’s dedication and foundation led to a successful college golf career at the University of Southern California, where he attained the No. 1 spot in the World Amateur Golf Rankings. He was also a four-time All-American and named the PAC 12 Player of the Year in 2018.
In 2018, Suh made the transition to the professional level and quickly rose through the ranks of PGA TLA and the Korn Ferry Tour. He had an exceptional year in 2022, securing ten top-10 finishes, claiming the #1 spot on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List, earning the Korn Ferry Player of the Year title, and winning the season-ending Korn Ferry Tour Championship.
Following his success, Justin Suh made a strong impression in his rookie year on the PGA Tour, achieving impressive finishes at the Honda Classic and the Players Championship. Currently residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, Suh will enter his second year on the PGA TOUR in January 2024.
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