November 18, 2024, 5:30 pm
TBA SMX Playoff 1SuperMotocross World Championship
The following news release is from Kawaski:
Foothill Ranch, Calif. – Monster Energy ® Kawasaki and Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki are getting ready for another amazing year of SuperMotocross racing in 2025. The Kawasaki racing groups will take on the world’s elite supercross and motocross professional athletes as they go after the 250 and 450 class titles in the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, the Pro Motocross Championship and the SuperMotocross World Championship.
Fresh off winning back-to-back FIM World MXGP Championships, Monster Energy Kawasaki invites four-time FIM Motocross World Champion Jorge Prado, who will sign up with 2018 Monster Energy Supercross champ, Jason Anderson to contend on the brand-new KX ™ 450SR. In the 250 Class, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki will maintain its lineup of tested race winners, consisting of Levi Kitchen, Cameron McAdoo, and Seth Hammaker, all riding the brand new 2025 KX ™ 250. The group is likewise delighted to invite back Garrett Marchbanks and Ty Masterpool to long-term positions on the group for 2025. Beast Energy Kawasaki Team Green ™ rider Drew Adams has actually dedicated to a multi-year extension with Kawasaki, guaranteeing he will continue his journey with the brand name into the professional ranks.
The four-time FIM Motocross World Champion from Lugo, Spain is prepared to handle a brand-new obstacle after his very first taste of SMX in 2024, completing in the very first 4 rounds consisting of a Heat Race win and seventh location Main Event surface in San Francisco. At just 23 years of ages and with an exceptional record of 31 MX2 success, 18 MXGP triumphes, and 4 FIM Motocross World Championship titles, Prado continues his pursuit of success with objectives of bringing his winning methods to SuperMotocross.
Anderson and his KX ™ 450SR formed an effective mix throughout the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross Championship, accomplishing 11 Top-5 surfaces. The No. 21 brought this momentum into the Pro Motocross Championship, protecting 6 Top-5 surfaces and a total podium. As Anderson expects the 2025 Monster Energy Supercross Championship, Pro Motocross Championship, and SuperMotocross World Championship, he’s figured out to keep promoting another champion in the premier class.
“We have terrific self-confidence in our 2025 group lineup and are delighted to see how Jason and Jorge carry out on the brand-new KX ™ 450SR,” stated Dan Fahie, Kawasaki Racing Senior Manager.“Both riders bring special strengths to the group, and we’re excited to see how we compare to our competitors. I’m particularly delighted about the broadening SMX rounds, as they use us more chances to show our strengths throughout the season. With Jason’s tested performance history and the fresh energy Jorge brings, our company believe this year will be a strong one for the Monster Energy Kawasaki group as we press towards brand-new turning points.
“Coming to America to race Supercross, Motocross and the Supermotocross World Championship with Monster Energy Kawasaki is an unbelievable chance.