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Everything To Know About The Ducati Monster 900

A comparatively entry-level machine, the Monster is, at its coronary heart, a no-frills bike. The authentic Monster 900 (aka M900) was powered by an air-cooled L-twin engine producing 73 hp from a 904cc engine. Manageable sufficient for newbie riders however highly effective sufficient to maintain skilled riders entertained, the Monster 900 supplied nice steadiness. And, it seems, balancing energy and rideability is a superb formulation.

The authentic designer of the Ducati Monster, Miguel Galluzzi, as soon as stated, “All you need are: saddle, tank, engine, two wheels and handlebars,” and you would be hard-pressed to disagree with him. The Monster adopted that formulation, with a easy design from a distance and a easy consumer interface. There’s a big and simply seen gauge cluster, a couple of warning lights, and never a lot else to distract the rider. Accessibility was a part of the design as nicely, with options like a quick-release gas tank mechanism that enables for entry to the battery, air filter, and fuses.

Over the following few years, Ducati expanded the Monster lineup by including 600cc and 750cc fashions and a few particular version trims for the M900 referred to as the Monster Cromo and the M900 S. In 2000, the Monster obtained some important updates (gas injection and a digital sprint), however the massive change got here in 2001 with a brand new 916cc engine and water cooling as a substitute of air cooling.

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2024 SUPERMOTOCROSS PLAYOFF SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

PRESS RELEASE: During tonight’s tv broadcast of the DAYTONA Supercross, Round 8 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and TremendousMotocross World Championship, lead analysts Ricky Carmichael and James Stewart revealed that zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway, and The Strip on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway will host the 2024 TremendousMotocross World Championship Playoff Rounds and Final in September.

Last yr’s landmark inaugural season noticed two of the game’s youngest and brightest stars cement their place within the historical past books. At simply 17, Haiden Deegan earned Rookie of the Year and captured the 250cc World Championship whereas Australian sensation Jett Lawrence, at 20, turned the first-ever 450cc World Champion within the premier class, additionally as a rookie.

Showing the world this was no fluke, each Deegan and Lawrence are off to spectacular begins of their 2024 campaigns. Deegan simply earned his first win of the season (and his profession) this previous weekend at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and sits a mere seven factors again within the Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship after two rounds. Lawrence, alternatively is the present factors chief within the very deep 450SX premier class and has two wins already in a yr that has witnessed 5 totally different race winners within the first seven rounds.
TremendousMotocross World Championship Playoff 1 will happen on Saturday, September 7 at zMAX Dragway in Concord, N.C. and Playoff 2 will happen on Saturday, September 14 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. The SMX World Championship Final will happen on Saturday, September 21 at The Strip on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, marking a long-anticipated return to a metropolis that has hosted many memorable ultimate Championship rounds in Supercross’ wealthy historical past.


“Last year, we created a completely new off-road motorcycle racing playoff series that combined both disciplines of indoor stadium racing (Supercross) and outdoor motocross racing (Pro Motocross) that was fully embraced by the teams, athletes, industry and fans,” stated Dave Prater, Vice President of Supercross, Feld Motor Sports, Inc. “Collectively, more than 110,000 fans from all over the world made their way here to attend the inaugural three round SMX World Championship Playoffs and Final and for the first time in the sport’s history witnessed the crowning of a true World Champion. The SuperMotocross World Championship is where the world comes to race.”
zMAX Dragway is located adjoining to Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. and its world well-known four-lane dragstrip and twin grandstands offered the proper backdrop to host final yr’s first-ever SMX World Championship Playoff. The Charlotte space is a hotbed for followers of the game and is a simple metropolis to get to from most factors within the Eastern area. Last yr’s playoff turned the “must see” occasion of the yr and is a main cause for our return. zMAX Dragway proved to be a world-class facility in each means the place the SMX expertise was totally dropped at life with a full day of fan actions on Friday, an business packed FanFest on Saturday and a mess of prime tenting choices for each funds. The “Bellagio of Dragstrips” additionally offered the proper quantity of width and depth to create a really distinctive, world-class SMX monitor that stunned the groups and caught lots of the sport’s star athletes off guard which led to dramatic racing and unpredictable outcomes.
“Last year, we transformed a four-lane drag strip into the ultimate off-road playground and fans were treated to a full day of action-packed racing at the opening round of the inaugural SMX World Championships,” stated Greg Walter, govt vice chairman and normal supervisor of Charlotte Motor Speedway. “Building on that experience, we’re excited to once again partner with Feld Motor Sports to bring together the top Supercross and Motocross riders from around the world at zMAX Dragway to put on a high-flying, white-knuckled show for the fans.”

The dual-lane break up begin was considered one of a lot of distinctive options of the SMX World Championship Playoff monitor design held final fall at zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Texas Motor Speedway, positioned in Fort Worth is well accessible for followers touring by automobile or aircraft with its central location and proximity to a number of worldwide airports. The 1.5-mile quad-oval superspeedway sits on over 1400 acres of land and is likely one of the largest sports activities amenities within the nation. Being a world-class venue, Texas Motor Speedway isn’t any stranger to marquee occasions as they’re an everyday cease on the NASCAR Cup Series and supply all the fashionable facilities motorsports followers anticipate when buying an occasion ticket. Last week’s Supercross spherical (7) in Arlington, Texas broke attendance data and this Playoff spherical might show to be a good larger spectacle with a deliberate Friday FanFest, and fan tenting choices being made accessible.
“All of us at Texas Motor Speedway are thrilled to have been chosen to host Round 2 of the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship Playoffs and we look forward to welcoming an entirely new and energetic group of race fans, from across the country and around the world, to our world-class facility,” stated Texas Motor Speedway Executive Vice President & General Manager Mark Faber. “Supercross and motocross fans in the Fort Worth/Dallas metroplex have proven for years how much they love their sport so we look forward to proving to them how much we appreciate them coming to Texas Motor Speedway.”
Aptly named, The Strip on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway is conveniently positioned simply twenty minutes away from the world-famous Las Vegas strip and was a significant deciding consider bringing the SMX World Championship Final to Las Vegas.
“The Strip” is likely one of the most iconic dragstrips within the nation and joins zMAX Dragway as being considered one of simply two dragstrips within the nation to function four-wide racing. This expansive footprint will enable our grasp monitor builders to get very imaginative in creating the ultimate SMX World Championship monitor of the season. Situated proper throughout the road from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the Strip is residence to greater than 50 occasions a yr and supplies an intimate viewing expertise from the grandstands and suites whereas additionally providing followers the flexibility to “line the fence”, comparable to what’s accomplished at a Pro Motocross occasion.
“The pinnacle of two-wheel racing is making its return to Las Vegas, and we’re thrilled to crown the ultimate champion at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, surrounded by the passionate fans of Supercross and Motocross,” stated Chris Powell, Las Vegas Motor Speedway President. “In recent years, Las Vegas has emerged as the ultimate sports hub, making it fitting to include the SuperMotocross World Championship Final on the list of prestigious events hosted here.”

Fans “lining the fence” and accessing areas which might be extra in keeping with a Pro Motocross occasion are a giant a part of the SMX Playoff expertise that may be offered in a Speedway setting. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
The TremendousMotocross World Championship Playoffs and Final will function the very best athletes on this planet as the highest 20 in mixed Supercross and Pro Motocross factors are mechanically seeded into the playoff rounds. As in different sport playoffs, athletes will probably be competing for the game’s final World Championship title, and the status that comes from overcoming adversity via a 28-round, dual-discipline (indoor and out of doors) season, plus two SMX Playoffs and a Final.
The SMX World Championship is the premier off-road bike racing collection on this planet and as such pays out extra complete prize cash than any off-road bike racing collection on the planet.
All 17 rounds of the 2024 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and 11 rounds of the Pro Motocross Championship are on sale. Tickets for the TremendousMotocross World Championship Playoff Rounds and Final will go on pre-sale, Tuesday, April 2, adopted by public on-sale Tuesday, April 9. Friday FanFest, Saturday FanFest and tenting choices for every spherical and venue will probably be introduced later within the season.

Cars

The 6-Door DeLorean Limo You Might Have Missed In Bud Light’s 2024 Super Bowl Commercial

The DeLorean limo is certainly one of many distinctive variants created by Weissensel, who additionally constructed a monster truck model of the traditional automobile known as the D-Rex and a convertible variant that’s equally certainly one of a form. Perhaps extra fascinating is the hovercraft model of the DeLorean, nevertheless, which is arguably probably the most futuristic the real-world model of this automobile has ever been. That effort concerned a Neoteric Hovercraft, based on the undertaking web site, which was cobbled along with a DeLorean to create a model utterly devoid of wheels.

These private tasks aren’t the one makeover the DeLorean has seen, after all. Most notable on the time of writing is the DeLorean Alpha 5, which retains few design parts from the mannequin that impressed it. Confusing issues a bit is one more trendy tackle the automobile, one which comes from a distinct firm known as DNG Motors, which has teased its own Model JZD. Not a lot is understood about that automobile but, however supposedly we’ll be taught extra particulars sooner or later this 12 months.

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2024 GLENDALE SUPERCROSS RESULTS

The 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season returned to the west for spherical 6 this weekend, and it was one other new winner. Ken Roczen added his title to the checklist, making 5 winners in 6 rounds. Jett Lawrence is the one two-time winner, and he assumed the factors lead along with his third place end behind Roczen and Jason Anderson. In the 250 class, the west coast riders resumed their battle and it was RJ Hampshire who got here out on prime. Levi Kitchen retains sole possession of the pink plate of the factors chief along with his second place run.   For extended coverage of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season, click here.

450 HEAT 1

1 Ken Roczen
2 Malcolm Stewart
3 Jett Lawrence
4 Chase Sexton
5 Vince Friese
6 Justin Cooper
7 Dylan Ferrandis
8 Derek Drake
9 Benny Bloss
10 Josh Hill
11 Jeremy Hand
12 Mitchell Harrison
13 Kevin Moranz
14 Tristan Lane
15 Cheyenne Harmon
16 Jerry Robin
17 John Short
18 Colby Copp
19 Hunter Schlosser
20 Josh Cartwright

450 HEAT 2

1 Aaron Plessinger
2 Jason Anderson
3 Eli Tomac
4 Hunter Lawrence
5 Cooper Webb
6 Justin Barcia
7 Christian Craig
8 Dean Wilson
9 Justin Hill
10 Kyle Chisholm
11 Shane McElrath
12 Freddie Noren
13 Marshal Weltin
14 Devin Simonson
15 Cade Clason
16 Justin Rodbell
17 Justin Starling
18 Michael Hicks
19 Theodore Pauli
20 Joel Wightman

450 MAIN 

1 Ken Roczen
2 Jason Anderson
3 Jett Lawrence
4 Eli Tomac
5 Hunter Lawrence
6 Dylan Ferrandis
7 Cooper Webb
8 Malcolm Stewart
9 Chase Sexton
10 Aaron Plessinger
11 Justin Cooper
12 Christian Craig
13 Vince Friese
14 Shane McElrath
15 Justin Hill
16 Dean Wilson
17 Benny Bloss
18 Justin Barcia
19 Kyle Chisholm
20 Freddie Noren
21 Derek Drake
22 Devin Simonson

450 POINTS AFTER ROUND 6

1 Jett Lawrence 117
2 Chase Sexton 111
3 Aaron Plessinger 108
4 Cooper Webb 107
5 Jason Anderson 106
6 Ken Roczen 102
7 Eli Tomac 100
8 Dylan Ferrandis 93
9 Hunter Lawrence 69
10 Justin Barcia 63
11 Justin Cooper 60
12 Malcolm Stewart 51
13 Shane McElrath 49
14 Jorge Prado 45
15 Christian Craig 39
16 Dean Wilson 35
17 Adam Cianciarulo 33
18 Derek Drake 25
19 Justin Hill 23
20 Kyle Chisholm 18

250 HEAT 1

1 Levi Kitchen
2 Carson Mumford
3 Mitchell Oldenburg
4 Julien Beaumer
5 Phillip Nicoletti
6 Ryder DiFrancesco
7 Talon Hawkins
8 Anthony Bourdon
9 Tj Albright
10 Matti Jorgensen
11 Alex Nagy
12 Addison Emory
13 Nicholas Nisbet
14 Braden Spangle
15 Chad Saultz
16 Max Sanford
17 Josh Greco
18 Joey Desimone
19 Chris Howell
20 Billy Laninovich

250 HEAT 2

1 Jordon Smith
2 Jo Shimoda
3 RJ Hampshire
4 Garrett Marchbanks
5 Hunter Yoder
6 Robbie Wageman
7 Cole Thompson
8 Max Miller
9 Joshua Varize
10 Slade Varola
11 Kyle Wise
12 Carter Biese
13 Blaine Silveira
14 Ty Freehill
15 Ragan Cochran
16 Guillaume St-Cyr
17 Tre Fierro
18 Robert Hailey
19 Austin Cozadd
20 Nate Thrasher

250 MAIN

1 RJ Hampshire
2 Levi Kitchen
3 Jo Shimoda
4 Jordon Smith
5 Garrett Marchbanks
6 Mitchell Oldenburg
7 Julien Beaumer
8 Phillip Nicoletti
9 Robbie Wageman
10 Hunter Yoder
11 Carson Mumford
12 Anthony Bourdon
13 Cole Thompson
14 Talon Hawkins
15 Max Miller
16 Joshua Varize
17 Tj Albright
18 Max Sanford
19 Billy Laninovich
20 Guillaume St-Cyr
21 Blaine Silveira
22 Ryder DiFrancesco

250 WEST POINTS AFTER 5 ROUNDS

1 Levi Kitchen 106
2 Jordon Smith 102
3 Rj Hampshire 101
4 Garrett Marchbanks 87
5 Jo Shimoda 74
6 Mitchell Oldenburg 67
7 Anthony Bourdon 65
8 Julien Beaumer 63
9 Carson Mumford 58
10 Hunter Yoder 56
11 Nate Thrasher 50
12 Phillip Nicoletti 44
13 Cole Thompson 43
14 Ryder DiFrancesco 42
15 Joshua Varize 41
16 Robbie Wageman 41
17 Matti Jorgensen 22
18 Maximus Vohland 20
19 Max Sanford 20
20 Talon Hawkins 18

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2024 ANAHEIM 2 SUPERCROSS RESULTS

The fourth spherical of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season was the primary triple crown format of the yr. It was a wild night time with extremely various outcomes. There had been six totally different riders who gained races, and that doesn’t embody  Cooper Webb, who was the largest winner of all along with his 2-2-5 rating and the general victory within the 450 class. You might additionally level out that Aaron Plessinger is a winner by ending on the rostrum and preserving the purple plate of the factors chief within the 450 class. In the 250 class, it was Levi Kitchen who got here away with the purple plate.  For extended coverage of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season, click here.

ANAHEIM 2 450 OVERALL

1. Cooper Webb 2 / 2 / 5
2. Eli Tomac 5 / 7 / 1
3. Aaron Plessinger 6 / 4 / 3
4. Jason Anderson 4 / 1 / 8
5. Chase Sexton 1 /  11 / 2
6. Jett Lawrence 7 / 3 / 4
7. Ken Roczen 3 / 6 / 10
8. Justin Cooper 10 / 5 / 6
9. Dylan Ferrandis 8 / 15 / 7
10. Malcolm Stewart 11 / 10 / 9
11. Hunter Lawrence 9 / 9 / 12
12. Jorge Prado 12 / 8  /15
13. Justin Barcia 13 / 16 / 11
14. Christian Craig 17 / 12 / 13
15. Justin Hill 16 / 13 / 14
16. Vince Friese 15 / 14 / 16
17. Kyle Chisholm 14 / 20 / 19
18. Shane McElrath 19 / 17 / 18
19. Freddie Noren 20 / 18 / 20
20. Benny Bloss 18 / 19 / 21
21. Derek Drake 21 / 21 / 17
22. Luke Kalaitzian 22 / 22 / 22

450 POINTS AFTER ANAHEIM 2

1. Aaron Plessinger 80
2. Chase Sexton 76
3. Cooper Webb 74
4. Jett Lawrence 72
5. Eli Tomac 70
6. Jason Anderson 67
7. Dylan Ferrandis 62
8. Ken Roczen 57
9. Justin Barcia 49
10. Jorge Prado 45
11. Hunter Lawrence 38
12. Justin Cooper 36
13. Shane McElrath 33
14. Adam Cianciarulo 33
15. Malcolm Stewart 26
16. Dean Wilson 24
17. Christian Craig 20
18. Derek Drake 17
19. Justin Hill 15
20. Freddie Noren 11
21. Cade Clason 10
22. Benny Bloss 9
23. Kyle Chisholm 9
24. Austin Politelli 7
25. Vince Friese 6
26. Justin Rodbell 5
27. Jason Clermont 1
28. Luke Kalaitzian 0

250 WEST A2 OVERALL

1. Levi Kitchen 1/ 2/ 3
2. RJ Hampshire 2/ 1/ 7
3. Nate Thrasher 3/ 10/ 1
4. Jo Shimoda 9/ 3/ 2
5. Jordon Smith 4/ 8/ 4
6. Anthony Bourdon 8/ 6/ 8
7. Julien Beaumer 12/ 5/ 6
8. Ryder DiFrancesco 5/ 7/ 12
9. Garrett Marchbanks 6/ 16/ 5
10. Phillip Nicoletti 7/ 4/ 18
11. Carson Mumford 15/ 9/ 9
12. Mitchell Oldenburg 13/ 12/ 10
13. Robbie Wageman 16/ 11/ 11
14. Hunter Yoder 10/ 14/ 14
15. Cole Thompson 14/ 13/ 13
16. Max Miller 18/ 15/ 15
17. Matti Jorgensen 19/ 17/ 16
18. Joshua Varize 17/ 19/ 17
19. Talon Hawkins 11/ 22/ 22
20. Slade Varola 21/ 18/ 20
21. Max Sanford 22/ 20/ 19
22. Billy Laninovich 20/ 21/ 21

250 WEST POINTS AFTER ANAHEIM 2

1. Levi Kitchen 84
2. Jordon Smith 84
3. RJ Hampshire 76
4. Garrett Marchbanks 70
5. Anthony Bourdon 55
6. Jo Shimoda 54
7. Mitchell Oldenburg 51
8. Nate Thrasher 50
9. Julien Beaumer 48
10. Carson Mumford 47
11. Hunter Yoder 44
12. Ryder DiFrancesco 42
13. Joshua Varize 35
14. Cole Thompson 34
15. Phillip Nicoletti 30
16. Robbie Wageman 28
17. Matti Jorgensen 22
18. Maximus Vohland 20
19. Max Sanford 16
20. Slade Varola 10
21. Talon Hawkins 10
22. Lance Kobusch 9
23. TJ Albright 8
24. Geran Stapleton 6
25. Max Miller 6
26. Deegan Hepp 5
27. Julien Benek 3
28. Lux Turner 2
29. Ty Freehill 2
30. Alex Nagy 1
31. Billy Laninovich 0

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2024 SAN DIEGO SUPERCROSS RESULTS

Round three of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season introduced riders with one other mudder. During final week’s San Francisco Supercross, the rain by no means stopped falling, whereas this week, there have been prolonged breaks within the rainfall. That meant the monitor retained its kind and allowed some leaping, however it was very slick, rutted and difficult. In the tip, we had new winners as soon as once more. In the 450 class, Aaron Plessinger took each his warmth and the principle occasion to attain his first-ever win within the premier class. In the 250 class, it was Nate Thrasher on high.  For extended coverage of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season, click here.

450HEAT 1

1 Eli Tomac
2 Malcolm Stewart
3 Jett Lawrence
4 Justin Barcia
5 Benny Bloss
6 Justin Cooper
7 Cade Clason
8 Jason Anderson
9 Vince Friese
10 Adam Cianciarulo
11 John Short
12 Dean Wilson
13 Luke Kalaitzian
14 Kyle Chisholm
15 Theodore Pauli
16 Jerry Robin
17 Justin Rodbell
18 Scott Meshey
19 Jason Clermont
20 Justin Starling

450 HEAT 2

1 Aaron Plessinger
2 Ken Roczen
3 Cooper Webb
4 Dylan Ferrandis
5 Christian Craig
6 Jorge Prado
7 Chase Sexton
8 Hunter Lawrence
9 Freddie Noren
10 Shane McElrath
11 Josh Cartwright
12 Hunter Schlosser
13 Justin Hill
14 Gared Steinke
15 Josh Hill
16 Joel Wightman
17 Cheyenne Harmon
18 Lane Shaw
19 Anthony Rodriguez
20 Derek Drake

450 MAIN

1 Aaron Plessinger
2 Cooper Webb
3 Justin Barcia
4 Jett Lawrence
5 Jason Anderson
6 Dylan Ferrandis
7 Hunter Lawrence
8 Chase Sexton
9 Eli Tomac
10 Dean Wilson
11 Jorge Prado
12 Ken Roczen
13 Adam Cianciarulo
14 Justin Cooper
15 Benny Bloss
16 Shane McElrath
17 Freddie Noren
18 Cade Clason
19 Malcolm Stewart
20 Christian Craig
21 Justin Rodbell
22 Vince Friese

250 HEAT 1

1 Levi Kitchen
2 Jo Shimoda
3 Mitchell Oldenburg
4 Nate Thrasher
5 Julien Beaumer
6 Cole Thompson
7 Matti Jorgensen
8 Alex Nagy
9 Talon Hawkins
10 Guillaume St-Cyr
11 Chad Saultz
12 Doc Smith
13 Joshua Varize
14 Geran Stapleton
15 Chris Howell
16 Kyle Wise
17 Lance Kobusch
18 Austin Cozadd
19 Billy Laninovich
20 Braden Spangle

250 HEAT 2

1 Garrett Marchbanks
2 Jordon Smith
3 Phillip Nicoletti
4 Ryder DiFrancesco
5 Rj Hampshire
6 Carson Mumford
7 Hunter Yoder
8 Robbie Wageman
9 Anthony Bourdon
10 Tj Albright
11 Robert Hailey
12 Blaine Silveira
13 Max Miller
14 Addison Emory
15 Hunter Calle
16 Carter Biese
17 Deegan Hepp
18 Josh Greco
19 Tre Fierro
20 Max Sanford

250 MAIN

1 Nate Thrasher
2 Garrett Marchbanks
3 Jordon Smith
4 Jo Shimoda
5 Levi Kitchen
6 Rj Hampshire
7 Mitchell Oldenburg
8 Ryder DiFrancesco
9 Hunter Yoder
10 Anthony Bourdon
11 Robbie Wageman
12 Cole Thompson
13 Joshua Varize
14 Matti Jorgensen
15 Carson Mumford
16 Julien Beaumer
17 Max Sanford
18 Lance Kobusch
19 Talon Hawkins
20 Tj Albright
21 Alex Nagy
22 Phillip Nicoletti

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2024 SAN FRANCISCO SUPERCROSS RESULTS

The second spherical of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season passed off at Oracle Park in San Francisco this weekend regardless of heavy, relentless rain. It was one of many muddiest races in Supercross historical past, however the situations appeared to swimsuit defending champion Chase Sexton completely. He led the primary occasion from begin to end whereas a lot of his most important rivals suffered setback after setback. Second place was a rejuvenated Eli Tomac, who made inroads into Sexton’s lead late within the race. But, probably the most spectacular journey of the night time belonged to Ken Roczen, who stalled within the first flip whereas attempting to cross Sexton for the lead, then got here by means of the pack to take third place. In the 250 class it was Jordon Smith who led each single lap. Levi Kitchen was second, whereas Garrett Marchbanks was the person who got here by means of the pack in that race to complete third. For extended coverage of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season, click here.

450 HEAT 1
1. Jorge Prado
2. Chase Sexton
3. Ken Roczen
4. Eli Tomac
5. Jett Lawrence
6. Adam Cianciarulo
7. Shane McElrath
8. Justin Rodbell
9. Dean Wilson
10. Kyle Chisholm
11. John Short
12. Vince Friese
13. Justin Barcia
14. Jason Clermont
15. Theodore Pauli
16. Hunter Schlosser
17. Joel Wightman
18. Cheyenne Harmon
19. Benny Bloss
20. Kevin Moranz

450 HEAT 2
1. Dylan Ferrandis
2. Cooper Webb
3. Aaron Plessinger
4. Jason Anderson
5. Hunter Lawrence
6. Malcolm Stewart
7. Christian Craig
8. Derek Drake
9. Austin Politelli
10. Tristan Lane
11. Gared Steinke
12. Freddie Noren
13. Luke Kalaitzian
14. Justin Cooper
15. Brandon Marley
16. Josh Cartwright
17. Mitchell Harrison
18. Scott Meshey
19. Cade Clason
20. Justin Starling

450 MAIN
1. Chase Sexton
2. Eli Tomac
3. Ken Roczen
4. Shane McElrath
5. Aaron Plessinger
6. Dylan Ferrandis
7. Jorge Prado
8. Adam Cianciarulo
9. Jett Lawrence
10. Hunter Lawrence
11. Cooper Webb
12. Jason Anderson
13. Derek Drake
14. Christian Craig
15. Austin Politelli
16. Dean Wilson
17. Justin Barcia
18. Justin Rodbell
19. Cade Clason
20. Freddie Noren
21. Jason Clermont
22. Malcolm Stewart

250 HEAT 1
1. Jo Shimoda
2. Jordon Smith
3. Garrett Marchbanks
4. Mitchell Oldenburg
5. Anthony Bourdon
6. Julien Beaumer
7. Joshua Varize
8. Slade Varola
9. Geran Stapleton
10. Max Sanford
11. Talon Hawkins
12. Josh Greco
13. Max Miller
14. Ty Freehill
15. Braden Spangle
16. Deegan Hepp
17. Alex Nagy
18. Julien Benek
19. Robbie Wageman
20. Blaine Silveira

250 HEAT 2
1. Ryder DiFrancesco
2. RJ Hampshire
3. Levi Kitchen
4. Maximus Vohland
5. Carson Mumford
6. Matti Jorgensen
7. Phillip Nicoletti
8. Cole Thompson
9. Hunter Yoder
10. Nate Thrasher
11. Guillaume St-Cyr
12. Chad Saultz
13. Tre Fierro
14. Billy Laninovich
15. Hunter Calle
16. Kyle Wise
17. Chris Howell
18. Carter Biese
19. Addison Emory
20. Robert Hailey

250 MAIN
1. Jordon Smith
2. Levi Kitchen
3. Garrett Marchbanks
4. Phillip Nicoletti
5. Carson Mumford
6. Anthony Bourdon
7. Joshua Varize
8. Hunter Yoder
9. RJ Hampshire
10. Mitchell Oldenburg
11. Julien Beaumer
12. Max Sanford
13. Matti Jorgensen
14. Slade Varola
15. Cole Thompson
16. Geran Stapleton
17. Deegan Hepp
18. Nate Thrasher
19. Maximus Vohland
20. Ty Freehill
21. Ryder DiFrancesco
22. Jo Shimoda

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Dakar 2024: Van Beveren Wins Marathon Stage; Brabec Takes Overall Lead

After 48 hours within the dunes, Stage Six of the 2024 Dakar Rally concluded with Monster Energy Honda rider Adrien Van Beveren crusing ahead with the stage win. A slew of acquainted faces adopted his time, together with KTM Factory rider Toby Price, Monster Energy Honda rider Ricky Brabec, GasGas Factory rider Daniel Sanders, and Hero MotoSports rider Ross Branch. 

Early within the day, although, Korr Offroad Racing rider Mason Klein could not get his bike to begin. It was the most recent mechanical subject that he is needed to struggle alongside this 12 months’s Dakar. Luckily, as you’ll be able to see on this video, the Dakar Spirit is alive and properly as rivals together with five-time four-wheeled Dakar Rally winner Nasser Al-Attiyah have been joyful to assist him get it began.

 

I do not learn about you, nevertheless it at all times places a heat feeling in my coronary heart to see this sort of camaraderie amongst rivals. You’ll usually hear riders say that through the occasion, all of them need to win. But after they’re within the bivouac, they’re simply mates hanging out, and with an entire lot of mutual respect as properly. It reveals.

Unfortunately for Klein, whereas he was capable of begin the second a part of Stage Six, he was not capable of full the stage. He lastly retired on Stage Six, which was additional alongside than even his personal group anticipated, given the mechanical points which were plaguing the Korr bike all through the occasion. It was a greater than valiant effort, and we stay up for seeing what he does subsequent.

Here are the highest 10 bike finishers for the 48-hour marathon Stage Six of the 2024 Dakar Rally.

Rider Team Time
Adrien Van Beveren (France) Monster Energy Honda Team 7 hours, 57 minutes, 29 seconds
Toby Price (Australia) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 8 hours, 01 minute, 42 seconds
Ricky Brabec (USA) Monster Energy Honda Team 8 hours, 02 minutes, 31 seconds
Daniel Sanders (Australia) Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing 8 hours, 04 minutes, 24 seconds
Ross Branch (Botswana) Hero MotoSports Team Rally 8 hours, 07 minutes, 09 seconds
Luciano Benavides (Argentina) Husqvarna Factory Racing 8 hours, 08 minutes, 08 seconds
Kevin Benavides (Argentina) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 8 hours, 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Stefan Svitko (Slovakia) Slonaft Rally Team 8 hours, 18 minutes, 48 seconds
José Ignacio Cornejo Florimo Monster Energy Honda Team 8 hours, 19 minutes, 18 seconds
Jeanloup Lepan (France) Duust Rally Team 8 hours, 23 minutes, 53 seconds

2024 Dakar Rally Top 10 Bike Rankings Overall After Stage Six

For the primary time within the 2024 Dakar Rally, Ricky Brabec takes the lead. He’s largely are available in second or third to this point on the phases accomplished this 12 months, nevertheless it goes to point out that consistency is completely key in a rally raid state of affairs.

Rider Team Time
Ricky Brabec (USA) Monster Energy Honda Team 27 hours, 11 minutes, 21 seconds
Ross Branch (Botswana) Hero MotoSports Team Rally 27 hours, 12 minutes, 12 seconds
Adrien Van Beveren (France) Monster Energy Honda Team 27 hours, 20 minutes, 42 seconds
José Ignacio Cornejo Florimo Monster Energy Honda Team 27 hours, 25 minutes, 35 seconds
Toby Price (Australia) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 27 hours, 38 minutes, 21 seconds
Kevin Benavides (Argentina) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 27 hours, 39 minutes, 54 seconds
Daniel Sanders (Australia) Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing 27 hours, 47 minutes, 11 seconds
Luciano Benavides (Argentina) Husqvarna Factory Racing 27 hours, 58 minutes, 47 seconds
Stefan Svitko (Slovakia) Slonaft Rally Team 28 hours, 19 minutes, 03 seconds
Jeanloup Lepan (France) Duust Rally Team 28 hours, 43 minutes, 03 seconds

Now that the monster marathon that was Stage Six is over, everybody has a relaxation day in Riyadh to recuperate earlier than tackling the rest of the 2024 Dakar Rally. Six phases stay, however given the very fact of the Prologue and the 48-hour marathon of Stage Six, all of the rivals are properly and actually into the again half of the 2024 Dakar Rally now.

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2024 HUSQVARNA ROCKSTAR EDITIONS REVEALED

Husqvarna has launched its Rockstar Editions for 2024, simply in time for the upcoming Monster Energy Supercross season. That’s important this 12 months specifically, as a result of each the FC450 and FC250 get a brand new body, a  transfer that in any other case wouldn’t be allowed. With the restricted launch of the Rockstar Editions, the manufacturing unit staff is free to place Malcolm Stewart, Christian Craig, RJ Hampshire, Guillem Farres and Casey Cochran on the newest {hardware}. Here’s what Husqvarna has to say within the official press launch:

2024 Husqvarna FC450 Rockstar Edition

Husqvarna Motorcycles is worked up to unveil the newest high-performance, manufacturing unit race team-inspired motocross fashions for 2024 – the FC 250 Rockstar Edition and the FC 450 Rockstar Edition. Both machines are outfitted with superior know-how, giving all riders full management over energy and dealing with traits, which ensures a definitive on-track benefit.

For 2024, the FC 250 Rockstar Edition rejoins the long-established FC 450 Rockstar Edition within the Husqvarna Motorcycles line-up. In addition to new frames and revised suspension settings, each machines proceed to be expertly assembled with a complete checklist of race-tested Technical Accessories. Factory Racing wheels and triple clamps, along with an FMF Racing Factory 4.1 silencer are discovered on every mannequin with the newest Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing graphics finishing the builds.

Unique to the Rockstar Edition fashions are the headlining parts discovered on every machine – the brand new Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO), which is fitted to the fork leg behind the entrance quantity plate together with the front-fender-mounted GPS sensor. Once the CUO is paired with the Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles App on a rider’s smartphone, and with the ENGINE characteristic on the app open, a selection of pre-set engine maps primarily based on pre-defined observe circumstances will be simply activated, custom-made, and saved. Riders may also refine the engine braking, the Launch and Traction Control settings, in addition to the sensitivity of the Quickshifter for a really customized using expertise.

As effectively as providing the power to create a number of engine map settings, the app consists of suspension set-up suggestions to make sure riders compete with the most effective set-up on each kind of circuit. Additionally, the GPS sensor data each on-track session and permits riders to research their efficiency throughout the RIDER characteristic, which is powered by LITPro, contained in the Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles App. This is especially helpful for riders trying to discover the quickest traces on a racetrack in an effort to cut back their lap occasions.

2024 Technical Highlights
New Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO) and GPS permits for personalisation of engine mapping and detailed observe efficiency evaluation
New Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing graphics utilized utilizing superior in-mold know-how
Revised chromium molybdenum metal body and rear shock linkage reduces chassis rigidity for elevated cornering agility and rider consolation
Refined bodywork presents particularly tailor-made ergonomics for simpler motion on the bike
Updated suspension settings result in optimum stability along with the brand new body
Topology optimized die-cast aluminum swingarm supplies optimum rigidity on the lowest potential weight
Quickshifter supplies seamless upward gear modifications
High efficiency Brembo hydraulic clutch and brake programs
Aluminum-polyamide hybrid subframe development supplies particularly calculated rigidity and superior sturdiness
WP XACT 48 mm entrance forks with AER know-how provide extra progressive end-of-stroke damping
WP XACT rear shock design with CFD optimized fundamental piston and power free adjusters
Multifunctional Map Switch homes the Quickshifter, Traction Control, and Launch Control buttons
FMF Racing Factory 4.1 silencer
Factory Racing CNC-machined triple clamps with adjustable offset [20 – 22 mm]
Factory Racing wheel set options EXCEL Takasago rims and black anodized CNC machined hubs
2K Carbon composite skid plate for superior safety and sturdiness
2K Carbon composite entrance brake disc guard for added safety
Factory Racing holeshot system fitted as commonplace
Soft, grey ODI lock-on grips for the best stage of consolation
GUTS Factory excessive grip seat cowl
Premium-quality ProTaper handlebar and bar pad
Electric starter powered by a light-weight Li-Ion 2.0 Ah battery
Accompanying the discharge of the 2024 Rockstar Edition fashions shall be a competition-focused number of practical clothes, accessible from February onward. Providing consolation, fashion, and safety, the vary ensures riders of all talents are totally ready and guarded for each trip. A concise, high-quality number of race-team impressed informal clothes may even be accessible in varied kinds to swimsuit the wants of all riders. With the Replica Team assortment, riders can specific their ardour for Husqvarna Motorcycles or select to duplicate the identical pit presence as Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing.

The 2024 FC 250 and FC 450 Rockstar Editions shall be in approved Husqvarna Motorcycles dealerships from February onward.

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Monster Energy Triumph Announces 2024 MXGP Team

Triumph has partnered with Monster Energy for the FIM Motocross World Championship in the MX2 division for the 2024 season with a two-rider team. Below is the official release from Triumph:

Mikkel Haarup and Camden McLellan Join Monster Energy Triumph MX2 Race Team for Europe’s 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship

The Monster Energy Triumph MX2 Race Team introduces Mikkel Haarup and Camden McLellan as its MX2 racers for Triumph. In their highly anticipated first year of competition for Monster Energy Triumph Racing in Europe’s FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship, both Mikkel and Camden bring experience, talent, and a clear focus to ensure a successful season in 2024.

Mikkel Haarup, a respected racer and podium finisher in the FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship over many years, had a standout season in 2022, finishing seventh overall in the final MX2 standings. The Dane’s consistent results and frequent trips to the podium caught the attention of the Monster Energy Triumph Racing Team Manager, Vincent Bereni.

Joining Mikkel is up-and-coming racer, Camden McLellan. After placing fourth in the 2022 EMX250 European Championship, the 19-year-old joined the highly competitive MX2 Motocross World Championship for 2023. Despite an early season injury, he became a regular threat to the top-five, ultimately finishing 13th in the final standings.

Following the unveiling of the Monster Energy Triumph Racing MX2 race bike at the FIM Motocross of Nations, Mikkel began testing with the team in Spain at a variety of different tracks and was joined by Camden in early November. Initial feedback is incredibly positive, with both riders and Monster Energy Triumph Racing fully focused on the 2024 MX2 Motocross World Championship, which begins with the MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina on March 10.

“To get the opportunity to be a part of a factory team like Monster Energy Triumph Racing doesn’t come around very often. I’m extremely proud to be joining Triumph for the 2024 season and it means a great deal to me. We have all the right people in place within this team and the support from everyone involved has been amazing. I am looking forward to showing what this new bike can do during 2024 and I can’t wait to start racing!” – Mikkel Haarup

“I’m honored to be one of two riders to get the opportunity to join this team and become part of its history. It’s been a long wait for everyone to see the bike in action and I really believe that Triumph took every second behind the scenes to build a race-winning bike; I really believe that’s what they have delivered, and I can’t wait to get behind the gate on the new machine! My first impressions of the bike and team is hard to put into words. I’ve really been blown away by both the performance of the bike and the insane work ethic and intent of the whole crew. We’ve just started testing and already I’m more than comfortable on the bike, and it’s only going to get better as we continue to fine-tune things. My goal next year is to go out and be a title contender, but I don’t want to get too ahead of myself. I just need to focus on improving and getting fitter, stronger, and faster throughout the winter and by round one next year I can have a more realistic expectation.” – Camden McLellan

Vincent Bereni, Monster Energy Triumph Racing Team Manager, said: “We are excited to welcome Mikkel and Camden to the Monster Energy Triumph Racing team. Together, we will begin a historic season competing with Triumph in the FIM Motocross World Championship. Our testing program began right after the Motocross of Nations, and we will continue our race machine development throughout the winter. Mikkel is a very experienced rider in the MX2 class, and this is very important to Triumph. He has already shown impressive speed and skill on the bike, and with his motivation, combined with our team’s work ethic and experience, we will work hard to achieve our goals. As for Camden, he not only impressed us during the 2023 season, but I feel like the whole paddock was impressed by his speed and consistency. We are very fortunate and very excited to have Camden on the team and I strongly believe that we can take his ability to the next level in 2024. For now, we will continue testing in readiness for the new season, and we can’t wait to get things underway in Argentina.”

Head of Off-Road Programs at Triumph Motorcycles, Ian Kimber, added: “Signing Mikkel and Camden as the first riders to the Monster Energy Triumph Racing MX2 program marks a new chapter in Triumph’s rich racing history. Together, with the efforts of the rest of the team led by Vincent, both riders will ensure that we have the best chance of showing the world what our new 250cc motocross bike is capable of. Mikkel and Camden have settled into the team very well, showcasing their excellent work ethic and ability, while quickly getting to grips with the new bike to give valuable feedback during our initial winter tests. Both riders have demonstrated they have the talent and outright speed, and we are excited to see them be the first Monster Energy Triumph Racing riders to line up on the MX2 World Championship gate in 2024.