The AMA today revealed the 3 rider group that will represent the United States at the Motocross of Nations in the UK this fall. Chase Sexton, Aaron Plessinger and Chance Hymas were called to the group after their strong efficiencies in the later round of the 2024 Pro Motocross season. The main news release follows.
Recently crowned 450 outside champ Chase Sexton will lead the MX of Nations group this year.
A trio of top-flight motocross racers will represent the United States at the 2024 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Motocross of Nations, which will be held Oct. 4-6 at Matterley Basin in Winchester, U.K.
Leading the charge for the United States will be 2024 Pro Motocross 450 and 2023 AMA Supercross 450SX champ Chase Sexton, who will be signed up with by fellow AMA Supercross rivals Aaron Plessinger and Chance Hymas throughout the three-day occasion.
Opportunity Hymas Photo Credit: MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
“This group has the shared objective of bringing the United States back to the top of the podium on the world phase, and will battle tough to achieve that objective,” AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier stated. “We have actually united 3 exceptional racers that aspire to represent their nation. I can not wait to see what we achieve this year as a group.”
Aaron Plessinger
Sexton– who assisted the United States to the 2022 Motocross of Nations title– will take control of as group captain for Team USA this year and will complete in the MXGP Class for the stars and stripes.
“There is no higher honor than getting the chance to reveal your genuine patriotism on a world phase and represent your nation overseas,” Sexton stated. “I’ve had the chance to be part of a winning Team USA in the past, and there’s no higher sensation than basing on top of the podium waving the red, white and blue. I’m fortunate adequate to get that opportunity to do it once again this year along with 2 terrific colleagues.
“I could not request for a more America-loving colleague than Aaron, who I understand will offer it his all as he has all season,” Sexton continued. “Chance I understand well and he has actually revealed a great deal of speed all season long, so eagerly anticipating developing the bond with the young boys and compete for the leading area in the UK in a couple of weeks.”
Plessinger go back to the Motocross of Nations for the second-consecutive year and will fight for magnificence in the Open Class.
“Man, I enjoy America! I am so pleased they have actually asked me to be part of Team USA once again. In 2015 was bitter-sweet for me. Bitter we didn’t win however sweet since I got to put my cash where my mouth was and appear with my American spirit on complete screen,” Plessinger stated.
“This year I desire redemption and simply desire it to be sweet,” Plessinger included.