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REDBUD (United States) 23 September 2022 – The official ballot to determine the starting grid for the qualifying heats of the 2022 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations took place earlier this afternoon in the Media Centre at RedBud. The draw saw Team Morocco get the first gate pick, meanwhile, home heroes Team USA will line up 15th while defending Champions, Team Italy will take gate six. 

The full qualifying starting grid is as follows:

1. Morocco

2. Switzerland

3. Latvia

4. the Netherlands

5. Estonia

6. Italy

7. Canada

8. Ecuador

9. Sweden

10. Israel

11. Belgium

12. Germany

13. FIM Europe

14. Chile

15. USA

16. Norway

17. Great Britain

18. the Philippines

19. Spain

20. Finland

21. Brazil

22. Lithuania

23. Australia

24. Japan

25. Mexico

26. Ireland

27. Venezuela

28. Guam

29. FIM Latin America

30. France

31. South Africa

32. Iceland

33. New Zealand

34. Honduras

WEEKEND TIMETABLE (Local Time UTC-4)

FRIDAY: 11:00 Opening Press Conference, 12:00 Ballot 14:00 Teams Press Conference, 15:30 Infront Moto Racing Announcement, 16:30 Teams Presentation to the crowd

SATURDAY: 10:00 MXGP Free Practice, 11:00 MX2 Free Practice, 12:00 Open Free Practice, 14:30 MXGP Qualifying Heat, 15:30 MX2 Qualifying Heat, 16:30 Open Qualifying Heat, 20:30 Pitbike of Nations.

SUNDAY: 08:45B-Final Warm-up, 09:15 MXoN Group 1 Warm-up, 09:45 MXoN Group 2 Warm-up, 11:00 B-Final, 13:10 MXGP& MX2 (MXoN Race 1), 14:40 MX2 & Open (MXoN Race 2), 16:08 Open & MXGP (MXoN Race 3).

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Ten years ago, around the very tough sand circuit of Lommel in Belgium, the greatest nation in Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations history, Team USA was sent back to America with their beloved Chamberlain trophy nicely packed away in the suitcase of Team Germany. After winning 22 Monster Energy FIM MXoN trophies, the American riders were slaughtered by the Grand Prix specialists and since that warm day in Belgium, Team USA hasn’t had a single victory in the Monster Energy FIM MXoN.

Now, as the 2022 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations is about to be launched, one of the big favourites for this year’s win is Team USA, with a solid line-up of AMA 450 motocross champion Eli Tomac and AMA 450 runner-up, Chase Sexton, not to mention the best American 250cc rider, Justin Cooper.

While the RedBud circuit is sand, it isn’t Lommel, but still, the best sand riders in the world are commonly considered the Europeans, and while Team USA are the favourites, many are looking at The Netherlands, with Glenn Coldenhoff, Calvin Vlaanderen and Kay de Wolf as a very formidable line-up, a team that would very easily walk away with their second Chamberlain Trophy, after winning in 2019 at the Assen circuit in Holland.

It is no secret, the Dutch were extremely unlucky the last time we ventured to Redbud, in 2018, as Coldenhoff and Jeffrey Herlings went 1-1-1-2, however it was Vlaanderen on the MX2 bike that suffered a nasty eye injury and DNS the final MX2 moto, costing Holland a sure win.

It seems more than likely both Team USA and The Netherlands will be amongst the serious candidates to win in a few days’ time, however, this event doesn’t ever just pit two against each together without several other countries capable of winning, or getting in the way of the winner and Team Italy are the defending champions and with a strong line-up of Antonio Cairoli, Mattia Guadagnini and Andrea Adamo they could easily spring a surprise, just as they did in 2021 at the Mantova circuit in Italy.

When you consider The Netherlands finished second in 2016 at the Maggiora circuit in Italy, losing to France by one point, then in 2017 at the Matterley Basin circuit, again second place behind the French, of course that disappointing second to the French in 2018 at Redbud, before winning at home in Assen in 2019 and second again at Mantova in Italy in 2021. So, from the last six years (or five if you exclude 2020 being cancelled) they have gone 2-2-2-1-2.

With Vlaanderen and Coldenhoff winning Grand Prix in deep sand in 2022, Vlaanderen finishing with 1-1 at the GP of Sardegna, and claiming 2-2 at the Belgian GP at Lommel, plus Coldenhoff winning the Finnish GP with 1-2 scores and finishing with 4-1 at Lommel, then their MX2 rider de Wolf finishing with second overall at the Belgian GP at Lommel, and also second at the Finnish Grand Prix, the Dutch look very strong for RedBud.

Whatever happens on Sunday in America, you get the feeling both Team USA and Team the Netherlands might be fighting for the top step on the Monster Energy Motocross of Nations. Amazingly, while Team USA try for their 22^nd win, Holland would be trying to get their second.

REDBUD (United States) 21 September 2022 – The Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations will make its much-anticipated return to RedBud in Buchanan, Michigan this weekend for the 75^th edition of the event which promises to be bigger and better than ever before!

Since the success of the 2018 Monster Energy FIM MXoN, everyone has been eager to see the event return to ‘America’s Motocross Track’, where home fans hope to see their local heroes Team USA back on the top step after an 11-year drought.

This will be the second time that RedBud will host the biggest motocross event of the season, and the fifth in total in the United States. The US first hosted the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in 1987 at Unadilla with Bob Hannah, Rick Johnson and Jeff Ward contributing to USA’s 13-year winning streak that ran between 1981 and 1993.

Team USA is of course one of the favourites heading into this weekend. Having won a total of 22 times, more than any other nation, the Americans are looking to get back on top after not winning a single event since their last victory in 2011 at Saint Jean d’Angely. This year the team consists of Eli Tomac, Justin Cooper and Chase Sexton, with Sexton making his very first Monster Energy FIM MXoN appearance.

There is no doubt the trio will feel some kind of pressure, since the only time the US team was ever beaten on home soil was in RedBud 2018, but with the support of the home crowd and a very strong line-up, we could see the Americans back on top!

Main Photo: 2018 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in RedBud Podium

Small Photos: 1. Team USA wins in 2011 2. Team France wins in 2018

Meanwhile, Team France will be looking to repeat their success from 2018, when the nation scored their fifth consecutive victory with Gautier Paulin, Jordi Tixier and Dylan Ferrandis. Of course, Dylan Ferrandis will be back on the team this time around alongside Maxime Renaux and Marvin Musquin, with the trio a real threat for the Chamberlain Trophy once again.

Team Australia’s Mitch Evans, Hunter Lawrence and Jett Lawrence are another big threat for the top spot this year with a very strong team line-up. With Evans strong in MXGP and the Lawrence brothers shaking things up in the American series’ – this trio is one that could gift Australia their very first victory at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations.

Team Great Britain is also a team to look out for with Dean Wilson, Max Anstie and Tommy Searle representing the Union Jack in the USA. The British squad has some history too, having won the event 16 times and is second in terms of the most wins as a nation. Wilson, Anstie and Searle are also the trio that began Team GB’s podium streak in 2017 at Matterley Basin where they finished third and since then, the squad has placed third for the last four events consecutively and will be looking to end their weekend with another medal to make it five!

Team Italy with Antonio Cairoli, Andrea Adamo and Mattia Guadagnini are the defending champions this year after their victory on home soil last year in Mantova. Having tasted victory last year, the motivation will be high.

Photos: 1. Team Italy wins in 2021 2. Glenn Coldenhoff dominates in RedBud 2018

Though Team Netherlands will also arrive hungry for the win after losing the title last year by just a single point to the Italian team. The team made up of Glenn Coldenhoff, Kay de Wolf and Calvin Vlaanderen will aim to clinch the nation’s second title, since their first win in Assen of 2019, a team that both Coldenhoff and Vlaanderen were a part of. Vlaanderen will also be looking to put the heartbreak of his time in RedBud last time around, behind him and focus on bringing home a solid result, while Coldenhoff will be looking to dominate just like he did in 2018 when he went 1-1 in his heats.

Also, Team Spain with Jorge Prado, Guillem Farres and Ruben Fernandez is a strong team who is likely to score top positions, along with Team Belgium with Jago Geerts, Liam Everts and Jeremy Van Horebeek, as Everts is set to make his debut for the Belgian squad, while Van Horebeek is set to make his 11^th event representing his home country, which will also be the final time for the Belgian who announced his retirement.

Team Japan’s, Yuki Okura, Jo Shimoda and Kota Toriyabe are another trio to look out for this year, as well as Team South Africa’s Tristan Purdon, Camden Mc Lellan and Cameron Anthony Durrow.

This Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations will be full of big milestones as we celebrate the 75^th edition of the event that began in 1947. This year, Team Estonia’s Tanel Leok will compete at his 20^th Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations while for Team Germany’s Max Nagl this will be his 17^th appearance, as Team Ireland’s Martin Barr will represent his nation for the 16^th time. Others celebrating big milestones include Antonio Cairoli who will make it his 15^th appearance, Jeremy Van Horebeek and Team GB’s Tommy Searle will line up for the 12^th time, as well as Glenn Coldenhoff and Team Switzerland’s Jeremy Seewer who will ride for their country for the 11^th and 10^th time!

A total of 34 teams, including special teams from FIM Europe and FIM Latin America, will participate in the 75th edition of the event with the action promising to be bigger and better than ever with a very competitive line-up that makes the podium hard to predict!

View the official entry list HERE!

Don’t miss the action, you can still purchase tickets HERE or if you cannot make it for the races, LIVE coverage of the action will be available on www.MXGP-TV.com  throughout the three days of action!

WEEKEND TIMETABLE (Local Time UTC-4)

FRIDAY: 11:00 Opening Press Conference, 12:00 Ballot, 14:00 Teams Press Conference, 15:30 Infront Moto Racing Special Announcement, 16:30 Teams Presentation to the crowd

SATURDAY: 10:00 MXGP Free Practice, 11:00 MX2 Free Practice, 12:00 Open Free Practice, 14:30 MXGP Qualifying Heat, 15:30 MX2 Qualifying Heat, 16:30 Open Qualifying Heat, 20:30 Pitbike of Nations.

SUNDAY: 08:45 B-Final Warm-up, 09:15 MXoN Group 1 Warm-up, 09:45 MXoN Group 2 Warm-up, 11:00 B-Final, 13:10 MXGP& MX2 (MXoN Race 1), 14:40 MX2 & Open (MXoN Race 2), 16:08 Open & MXGP (MXoN Race 3).

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 21 September 2022 – Infront Moto Racing is pleased to announce Oakley as the newest partner for the 2022 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in RedBud, USA.

A leading product design and sport performance brand, Oakley embodies a culture of creators, inventors, and scientists who design and innovate products and experiences that inspire greatness. Working with renowned athletes and fueled by passion for the sport, Oakley pushes the boundaries of human possibility through expertise in optics technology and beyond.

Among the 34 teams entered for the biggest motocross event of the year, many of the top stars will be seen using Oakley products, including Team Oakley athletes Eli Tomac and Chase Sexton. Tomac has undeniable determination and has produced some of the most historical comebacks witnessed in motocross racing while Sexton is one of the youngest racers in the field, known for his calculated-but-aggressive riding style.

Both athletes will be seen sporting their new Oakley Signature Series Collections featuring Prizm™ Lens Technology, a revolutionary lens technology designed to enhance color and contrast to see more details on the track. Prizm™ Sport - MX lenses help you see subtle transitions in dirt conditions so you can master all those split-second decisions to make the most of your ride. Engineered to perform under a wide range of light conditions, when the track takes you from sunlight to canopy shade, you’ll still have all the performance advantages of sharpened visual acuity.

Eli Tomac’s Signature Series mimics his need for speed and draws inspiration from racing exotic sports cars with hints of carbon fiber patterns while Chase Sexton’s Signature Series goggle is inspired by his consistency and style using clean bold lines for dramatic effect.

The California based brand will be onsite providing an Oakley Immersion at the paddock where fans can see first-hand why Prizm Lens Technology is the trusted goggle and eyewear brand of best-in-class athletes and motocross fans around the world. Stop by throughout the weekend for various athlete activations and to purchase Oakley’s latest Motocross collection. Increasing the brand’s presence at the track, Oakley will also have six advertising boards speaking to audiences worldwide on MXGP-TV and via MXGP’s TV partners.

For more information on Oakley’s Motocross and lifestyle collections, Prizm technology and Team Oakley, please visit Oakley.com.

Photos from 2015 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations 2015 in Ernée

About Oakley, Inc.

Established in 1975 and headquartered in Southern California, Oakley is one of the leading product design and sport performance brands in the world. The holder of more than 900 patents, Oakley is a culture of creators, inventors, idealists and scientists obsessed with using design and innovation to create products and experiences that inspire greatness. This philosophy has made Oakley one of the most iconic and inimitable brands on the market, with products that world-class athletes around the globe depend on to compete at the highest level possible. Oakley is known for its High Definition Optics®, which features unparalleled optical clarity and precision along with impact resistance and UV protection, incorporated into all of the brand’s sun, prescription eyewear and premium goggles. Oakley extended its position as one of the world’s leading sports eyewear brand into apparel and accessories. Oakley has men’s and women’s product lines that appeal to Sports Performance, Active and Lifestyle consumers. Oakley is a brand of EssilorLuxottica. Additional information is available at www.oakley.com.

Oakley® and Prizm™ are trademarks of Oakley, Inc.

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The most incredible event of the 2022 season, the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations is heading to Red Bud this weekend!

Take a look at the timetable and entry lists for the event below:

Timetable

Entry List

It is almost that time again that we get ready for the biggest racing event on the calendar, the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations! As we approach the event, we thought it would be useful to give you 10 reasons why you cannot miss the event this year… so let’s begin!

1. This year the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations returns to one of the most iconic tracks in the world, that is RedBud in the United States, the host of the very memorable edition in 2018 that saw Team France win for the fifth time in a row!

2. The Pit Bike of Nations is back! We’re ready to see some legends rip around on pit bikes in the team event and see who will come out on top. Be sure to be there on Saturday evening!

3. To be able to shout Reeeeeeeeeeed Buuuuuuuuuuud!

4. If you’re American, the home heroes, Team USA, will be looking to break their 11-year drought and get back on top of the box, so home support will be needed and it would be a moment you would not want to miss if it happens!

5. The racing is bound to be insane and as always, the final race of the day will be the most intense because as we know from the past, anything can happen at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations and every position counts! This year the competition will be tight, as we have one of the strongest team line-ups, with 34 different countries fighting for the Chamberlain Trophy.

6. The Team Presentation on Friday is not one to be missed, as we will get to meet all of the 34 teams who will be fighting for the top step in 2022. This is the perfect opportunity to cheer on your nation and show your support on site!

7. The Balloting to determine the starting grid. This is one of the most intense moments before the racing begins as we eagerly watch which team gets which gate pick – and by now we know how important this is in a team’s strategy and the chance of success!

8. The VIP Facilities are insane this year! With the VIP Diamond already sold out, this leaves the Platinum and Silver tickets which are still available to purchase. The VIP Pass is a must-have, with the best views of the track as well as special activations, meet and greets with your mx heroes and of course the food and beverages available throughout the weekend and freebies!

9. The Heroes Parade on Sunday. This one really needs no explanation as some of the biggest legends in motocross history will tour a lap of the track in RedBud before the racing kicks off

10. Everything is LIVE on MXGP Digital Platforms - Facebook, YouTube or MXGP-TV.com - throughout the three days. Social Media will broadcast the atmosphere events and all the activities on Friday while the Teams presentation to the crowd as well as the two days of racing will be LIVE on MXGP-TV – so really there’s no excuse why you can’t tune in and support your home team!

Feeling inspired and want to be there for the big weekend? Get your tickets HERE!

Be ready for the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in RedBud on the 23^rd, 24^th and 25^th of September with the coolest official merchandise available!

Fans can purchase the goodies online until the 20^th of September OR pre-order for collection on-site or have it delivered. A merchandising booth will be available throughout the race weekend!

Make sure you stand out with the coolest t-shirt, hoodies and other accessories to choose from at the biggest event of the season. Be fast while stocks last. Get your hands on it HERE!

Friday is always a busy day at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations and this year will be no exception!

For weekend ticket holders or those watching from home, these activations give you an even closer look inside the biggest event of the year and is something not to be missed.

Here is the list of Friday activities (in local time) that are set to be broadcasted LIVE on Facebook, YouTube or MXGP-TV.com

11:00 Opening Press Conference: LIVE on Facebook and YouTube

12:00 Ballot to define the Starting Grid: LIVE on Facebook and YouTube

14:00 - 15:30 Teams Presentation Press conferences: LIVE on Facebook and YouTube

15:30 Special Announcement: LIVE on Facebook and YouTube

16:30 Teams Presentation to the Crowd: LIVE on Facebook, YouTube and MXGP-TV 

Want to meet your heroes in person and witness the Team's Presentation to the crowd in person? Get your weekend tickets HERE!

When you talk about the greatest teams of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, it is easy to select a group from the dominant era of Team USA. With riders like Rocky Johnson, Jeff Ward, David Bailey, Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto or Jeff Emig, the AMA legends are aplenty when it comes to the MXoN, and victory has been often.

While Team USA haven’t won the Chamberlain trophy since 2011 in France, this year’s team has all the look of a team capable of taking MXoN victory number 23 for America. AMA 450 motocross champion Eli Tomac, AMA 450 runner-up Chase Sexton and the top American in the AMA 250 motocross championship, Justin Cooper will head to RedBud in a weeks’ time with confidence to slay the leading Grand Prix riders and European nations.

For Tomac, it might be fourth time lucky as he has competed in the event on three occasions, back in 2013, 2014 and 2018, when it was last at the Redbud circuit. The multiple time AMA champion, who has talked of retirement in recent weeks might be making his last MXoN appearance and will want to make it a memorial one.

“I always love this race and am excited to represent Team USA at Redbud,” Tomac said. “It didn’t go our way in 2018 or the previous times I rode for my country and defeat doesn’t taste nice. Now with Chase and Justin on the team, I think we have a really good set of riders, who are capable of fighting for the win.”

Sexton, who will make his Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations debut and has all the confidence that his country will battle for the win. Living just close to the Redbud circuit, Sexton sees this event as a home race.

“I am excited,” Sexton said. “It has always been a dream of mine to race for the USA, and for it to be at Red Bud is going to be really cool. I am just focusing on going to go there and trying to do the best that I can, and I know Eli as well. We obviously want to win for USA and get the trophy back here because it has been a while. I am excited for Redbud. It’s a home race for me, especially because I grew-up near there. So, it is home for the USA, and it is home for me. I am really looking forward to it.”

No doubt many teams will be vying for the win in a little over a weeks’ time, and you just know a huge crowd will be in attendance to cheer on the local riders. A decade has passed since Ryan Villopoto, Ryan Dungey and Blake Baggett stood on top of the podium at the St Jean d’Angely circuit in France and while they struggled somewhat in the rain of RedBud in 2018, a new team and a new motivation might just let us hear the American national anthem once again at the biggest motocross race in the World.

You can follow the event LIVE on www.MXGP-TV.com or you can buy your tickets HERE!