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• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: THE FASHIONABLE MINT GREEN SIDI CROSSFIRE 3 SRS BOOT

The long-awaited mint green version of the iconic Sidi Crossfire 3 SRS has arrived. Mint green is one of the most fashionable colors because it weaves together shades of ice, green, fresh water and snow. On the Sidi Crossfire 3 SRS the boot leg is mint green, while the lower boot is all-white (highlighted by stark black logos, buckles, hinge covers and wear pads).

The mint green Sidi will be available as a limited edition in April. For more information, go to www.motonation.com or (877) 789-4940.

• MXA PHOTO OF THE WEEK! A RARE EVENT

After the checkered flag fell and all the riders were off the track, Daytona allowed the fans to race across the Super Speedway and the Daytona Supercross track to get to the podium ceremonies.  There was a massive crowd watching Tomac.,Webb and Sexton get their trophies. You had to be quick to get in the front row. 

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MOOSE RACING TRIPLE CLAMP

Moose Racing’s new Triple Clamps are constructed with aerospace-grade 6082 aluminum using finite element analysis. They offer optimized stiffness and reduced weight. All fitments are offered in an anodized gunmetal grey finish. The steering stem comes pre-assembled and pressed into the lower clamp and includes the OEM bottom bearings. The split design clamping area provides a more accurate pressure and even clamping surface to the fork, without distortion or binding of the fork tube. Bar mounts are available in 1-1/8” diameter with either 35mm or 40mm height and come standard with rubber cushions. The retail price ist $599.95 for the Triple Clamps and $99.95 for the bar mounts. For more info see your local dealer or go to www.mooseracing.com.

• 2023 AMA SUPERCROSS WINNERS AT A GLANCE

2023 AMA SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Venue                                                               450                                            250
Jan. 7…Anaheim, CA…………………….Eli Tomac (Yam)……………Jett Lawrence (Hon) 
Jan. 21…San Diego, CA………………..Eli Tomac (Yam)…………….Jett Lawrence (Hon)
Jan. 28…Anaheim, CA………………….Chase Sext (Yam)…………..Levi Kitchen (Yam) 
Feb. 4…Houston, TX…………………….Eli Tomac (Yam)………………Hunter Lawrence (Hon)
Feb. 11…Tampa, FL………………………Cooper Webb (KTM)……..Hunter Lawrence (Hon)
Feb. 18…Oakland…………………………Eli Tomac (Yam)………………Jett Lawrence (Hon)
Feb. 25…Arlington, TX………………..Cooper Webb (KTM)……..Nate Thrasher (Yam)
Mar. 4…Daytona Beach, FL…………Eli Tomac (Yam)………………Hunter Lawrence (Hon)
Mar. 11…Indianapolis, IN
Mar. 18…Detroit, MI
Mar. 25…Seattle, WA
Apr. 8…Glendale AZ
Apr. 15…Atlanta, GA
Apr. 22…East Rutherford, NJ
Apr. 29…Nashville, TN
May 6…Denver, CO
May 13…Salt Lake City, UT.
450 points leader……………………..Eli Tomac (Yam)
250 West points leader…………..Jett Lawrence (Hon)
250 East points leader…………….Hunter Lawrence (Hon)

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MATRIX POWERLIFT ELECTRIC BIKE STAND

The all-new Matrix Concepts PowerLift 2.0 electric bike stand is a refined version of the first-ever electric bike stand, just re-engineered and improved. The battery operated stand ensures that you’ll never have to lift your 230-pound bike onto a stand ever again.

It is fully adjustable for everything from SuperMinis to Rally bikes. It is load rated to 440 pounds and it’s 24-volt lithium battery can go up and down for over 125 times before needing to be recharged (plus, it comes with a 120 volt charger and cigarette lighter car charger).

It weighs only 20 pounds and has built-in slots for easy transport. You can choose between 7 different color combination and add custom graphics (for an additional charge). The retail price is $599 (with code S43) at www.matrixracingproducts.com.

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MAXIMA RACING BIO WASH

Maxima’s Bio Wash is a biodegradable, all-purpose cleaner that lifts away dirt while removing grime and oil deposits. It works paint, plastic, chrome, anodized metal, rubber, carbon fiber and almost anything you throw at it. Plus, it features advanced microchemistry to protect aluminum, magnesium and advanced alloys. It contains no VOCs, harmful acids, CFCs or solvents and is 50 state VOC compliant. The retail price is $8.99 for a 32-ounce bottle at your local dealer. For more info go to www.maximausa.com.

• PASHA TO PAY $17,000 AT THE 2023 WORLD TWO-STROKE CHAMPIONSHIP ON APRIL 8

For more info go to www.glenhelen.com or Click Here to pre-register.

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: DUBYA EDGE COMPLETE WHEELSET

Dubya USA’s Edge wheelset is designed for the casual rider who wants to add some color to his bike without breaking the bank. Dubya partnered with Excel Japan to produce a high-quality Excel rim made exclusively for the Edge wheels. Hand-built by Dubya’s professional wheel techs, Edge wheels are assembled with forged-aluminum Edge hubs, stainless-steel Bulldog spokes and nickel-plated steel nipples. All Edge wheels come with bearings and seals installed with spacers provided. All Edge wheel come with black anodized rims and four brand specific hub colors. The retail price is $799.95 a set. For more info cal (714) 279-0200 or go to www.dubyausa.com.

• WHO’S WHO IN THE SUPERCROSS ZOO

Eli Tomac celebrates his 7th Daytona Supercross victory and the fact that he has extended his points lead to a slim 5 points over Cooper Webb and 10 points over Chase Sexton. Why celebrate a 5-point lead? Because it is bigger than what he had the week before.

AMA 450 SUPERCROSS POINTS STANDINGS
(after Daytona)
1. Eli Tomac…186
2. Cooper Webb…181
3. Chase Sexton…176
4. Jason Anderson…148
5. Ken Roczen…138
6. Aaron Plessinger…135
7. Justin Barcia…132
8. Christian Craig…103
9. Joey Savatgy…85
10. Colt Nichols…84

Haiden Deegan got a podium in only his fourth AMA Pro race. With the new “no point out” rules for the 250 East/West championship ,Haiden could be standing on the podium for many years to come.

AMA 250 EAST SUPERCROSS POINTS STANDINGS
(after Daytona)
1. Hunter Lawrence…99
2. Max Anstie…85
3. Haiden Deegan…74
4. Jordon Smith…71
5. Jeremy Martin…71
6. Nate Thrasher…70
7. Chance Hymas…60
8. Tom Vialle…53
9. Chris Blose…53
10. Michael Mosiman…51

Jett Lawrence said that he wanted to race the 450 class when he was on break from the 250 West, but Honda said, “No way!” Husqvarna did not say that when R. J. Hampshire wanted to race the 450 class at Daytona. R.J. won his 450 heat race and finished 8th in the 450 main (right behind Ken Roczen).

AMA 250 WEST POINTS STANDINGS
(after Oakland)
1. Jett Lawrence…101
2. R.J. Hampshire…81
3. Cameron McAdoo…80
4. Mitchell Oldenburg…69
5. Levi Kitchen…63
6. Enzo Lopes…63
7. Stilez Robertson…52
8. Max Vohland…52
9. Pierce Brown…51
10. Dylan Walsh…49

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: FXR 2023.5 REVO PRO LE GEAR

The new 2023.5 Revo Pro Limited Edition gear has arrived, and it comes with the slim-fit athletic design that riders like Jeremy Martin, Broc Tickle, Garrett Marchbanks and Mike Brown know and love.

The jersey is made with a lightweight polyester-spandex mesh material, while the pants are made with the new M-3 chassis that’s designed to give the rider class-leading fit and mobility. The retail price is $89.99 (jersey), $229.99 (pants). For more info go to www.fxrracing. com or your local dealer.

• CLASSIC MXA PHOTOS: PROOF POSITIVE THAT THE GUY WHO NEVER CRASHES ACTUALLY DOES

This photo was shot at Saddleback Park in the 1980s during a yellow Yamaha YZ125 photo shoot when he over-cooked it into a berm.

MXA editor Jody Weisel has been at MXA since 1976. In those 47 years he has raced thousands of times and been photographed more times than imaginable, but when we searched the MXA archives for crash photos of Jody, we could only find three. When we ask him how it was possible to race so many races and not crash more often, he said, “I crashed once at Carlsbad in 1975 and I didn’t like it, So, I vowed not to do it anymore.”

A decade later we captured Jody swapping a white Yamaha YZ250 through the whoops at Perris Raceway.

We didn’t actually catch Jody crashing in 2017 when he was blinded by the sun on his way up Mt. Saint Helen. How bright was the sun? The 15 riders behind Jody crashed also. As for Jody, he left his bike laying on the track (upper right) and walked down the hill holding his left arm, which was broken in two places.

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: TM DESIGNWORKS 2023 FACTORY EDITION FX REAR CHAIN GUIDE

The all-new multipurpose TM Designworks FX rear chain guide for 2023 KTMs and Huskys has a slimmer profile and higher ground clearance. It uses TM Designworks return memory plastic impact formula. The new body performs for motocross or off-road.

Available in black, red, husky dark blue and orange. The wear pad is replaceable to give a long service life. UV protected, oil impregnated, in OEM and multiple colors to choose from.

Replace the thin-walled stock guide with a heavy duty TM Designworks rear guide. The retail price is $117.75. For more info go to www.tmdesignworks.com or phone (541) 772-4161.

• THIS WEEK IN MXA WITH JOSH MOSIMAN: LOOKIN’ AHEAD TO THE INDIANAPOLIS SUPERCROSS

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: VINTCO VINTAGE AIR SHOCKS

VintCo Air Shocks are an exact duplicate of the original air shocks so popular in the late 1970s. We have all sizes ranging from 13.5” to 17.5”. Just like the originals, our air shocks are adjustable with two chambers, high and low pressure, giving you tremendous flexibility for setting your bike’s suspension exactly as desired. No more trying to find unobtanium springs to match your weight. The VintCo Air Shocks come assembled and ready for installation—just add air or nitrogen. Remember, like the originals, some modifications may be required to install on your specific dirt bike (various bushings are supplied). These new air shocks are fully rebuildable with VintCo rebuild kits and all shocks are hand assembled in the USA. Includes manual and spacers with all new components.The retail price in $795.95. For more information, visit www.vintco.com

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Here is a sneak peak at the cover of the April 2023 issue of  MXA. Inside is the 2023 MXA 250 Four-Stroke Shootout, a full test of the 2023 KTM 300SX two-stroke,  plus a test of the 2023 Yamaha YZ250 two-stroke and a retro test of the  1999 Vertemati V503 and those are just some of the bike teats. There is so much more inside. How much have you missed by not subscribing? Above and below are the last 24 issues of MXA.

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• 2023 KAWASAKI KX250: “FIRST LOOK” VIDEO VIEWS BY MEDIA

These are YouTube’s official numbers of 2023  Kawasaki KX250 “First Ride” views as of  March 8, 2023.

• 2023 KAWASAKI KX250 VIDEO TEST

• 2023 YAMAHA YZ450F: “FIRST LOOK” VIDEO VIEWS BY MEDIA

These are YouTube’s official numbers of 2023  Yamaha YZ450F “First Ride” views as of  March 1, 2023.

2023 YAMAHA YZ450F VIDEO TEST

• 2023 HONDA CRF450: “FIRST LOOK” VIDEO VIEWS BY MEDIA

These are YouTube’s official numbers of 2023  Honda CRF450F”First Ride” views as of  March 1, 2023.

• MXA’S 2023 HONDA CRF450 VIDEO TEST

• PASHA 125 OPEN “WORLD TWO-STROKE” WARM-UP RACE ON MAR. 18 AT “SATURDAY AT THE GLEN”

For more info go to www.glenhelen.com

• CHECK OUT THE 2023 FXR CATALOG 

To check out the 2023 FXR line CLICK HERE.

• 3BROS.COM SIX-HOUR ENDURANCE RACE ON MARCH 12

For more info go to www.glenhelen.com

• TRAVIS PASTRANA’S NITRO RALLYCROSS SEASON FINALE ON MARCH 17-19 AT GLEN HELEN

For more info go to www.nitrorallycross.com

• WISECO/FASTHOUSE 2023 WORLD TWO-STROKE CHAMPIONSHIP ON APRIL 8

For more info go to www.glenhelen.com

• MXA BIKE TEST VIDEO LIBRARY: THE 2023 BIKES YOU WANT KNOW ABOUT

MXA’S 2023 125 TWO-STROKE SHOOTOUT

MXA’S 2023 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT

2023 KTM 300SX VS HUSQVARNA TC250 TWO-STROKE SHOOTOUT

2023 GASGAS MC125 TWO STROKE VIDEO TEST

2023 SUZUKI RM-Z450 VIDEO TEST

2023 KAWASAKI KX450 VIDEO TEST

2023 GASGAS MC350F VIDEO TEST

2023 KTM FREERIDE E-XC ELECTRIC VIDEO TEST

2023 GASGAS MC250 VIDEO TEST

WE RIDE TONY CAIROLI’S AMA NATIONAL KTM 450SXF

2023 HONDA CRF450 VIDEO TEST

2023 HUSQVARNA FC250 VIDEO TEST

2023 HONDA TRAIL 125 VIDEO TEST (WITH BONES BACON)

2023 KTM 300SX TWO-STROKE VIDEO TEST

2023 GASGAS MC450F VIDEO TEST

2023 KTM 250SXFVIDEO TEST

2023 KAWASAKI KX250 VIDEO TEST

2023 SUZUKI RM-Z250 VIDEO TEST

2023 HONDA CRF250 VIDEO TEST

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MXA TRUCKER HATS

 

MOTOCROSS ACTION RETRO TRUCK HAT (BLACK/WHITE)—$25.00

MOTOCROSS ACTION RETRO TRUCK HAT (BROWN/KHAKI)—$25.00

 

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• THE FUTURE IS NOW: 2023 RACE SCHEDULES

2023 AMA SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Jan. 7…Anaheim, CA
Jan. 14…Oakland, CA (moved to Feb. 18)
Jan. 21…San Diego, CA
Jan. 28…Anaheim, CA
Feb. 4…Houston, TX
Feb. 11…Tampa, FL
Feb. 18…Oakland 
Feb. 25…Arlington, TX
Mar. 4…Daytona Beach, FL
Mar. 11…Indianapolis, INI
Mar. 18…Detroit, MI
Mar. 25…Seattle, WA
Apr. 8…Glendale AZ
Apr. 15…Atlanta, GA
Apr. 22…East Rutherford, NJ
Apr. 29…Nashville, TN
May 6…Denver, CO
May 13…Salt Lake City, UT

2023 SUPERMOTOCROSS PLAYOFF SCHEDULE (UPDATED)
Sept. 9 …Concord, NC
Sept. 16 ….Joliet, Il
Sept. 23…Los Angeles, CA (Date change from Oct. 14)

2023 AMA ARENACROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Nov. 18…Albany, GA
Nov. 25…Albany, NY
Jan. 6…Loveland, CO
Jan. 13…Prescott, AZ
Jan. 20…Guthrie, OK
Jan. 27….Guthrie, OK
Feb. 3…Reno, NV
Feb. 10…Denver, CO
Feb. 24…Hobbs, NM
Mar. 3…Amarillo, TX
Mar. 10…Tulsa, OK
Mar. 17…Salem, VA
Mar. 24…Little Rock, AR
Mar. 31…Lexington, KY

2023 2023 FIM WORLD MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar. 12…Argentina
Mar. 26…Sardinia
Apr. 10…Switzerland
Apr. 16…Italy
Apr. 30…Portugal
May 7…Spain
May 21…France
Jun. 4…Latvia
Jun. 11…Germany
Jun. 25…Indonesia
July 2…Indonesia
July 16…Czech Rep.
July 23…Belgium
July 30…Finland
Aug. 13…Sweden
Aug. 20…Holland
Sept. 3…Turkey
Sept. 17…Vietnam
Oct. 1…England (Date Change from Oct. 15

2023 AMA NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
May 27…Pala, CA
June 3…Hangtown, CA
June 10…Thunder Valley, CO
June 17…Mt. Morris, PA
July 1…Red Bud, MI
July 8…Southwick, MA
July 15…Millville, MN
July 22…Washougal, WA
Aug. 11…Unadilla, NY
Aug. 19…Budds Creek, MD
Aug. 26…Crawfordsville, IN

2023 WORLD SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
July 1…Birmingham, England
July 22….Lyon-Décines, France
Sept. 30…TBD (Southeast Asia)
Oct. 14…Dusseldorf, Germany
Oct. 28…Vancouver, Canada
Nov. 24-25…Melbourne, Australia

2023 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar. 5…Wonthaggi, Vic (Canceled)
Mar. 19…Appin, NSW
Apr. 16…Wodonga, Vic
May 7…Maitland, NSW
May 28…Gillman, SA
Jun. 25…Toowoomba, Qld
Aug. 13…Queeensland, Qld
Aug. 20…Coolum Pines, Qld

BRITISH MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar 12…Oakhanger, Hampshire
May 7…Monster Mountain, South Wales
June 4…Preston Docks, Lancashire
July 9…Oxford Moto Parc, Oxfordshire
Aug. 6..Cusses Gorse MX, Wiltshire.
Sept. 3…Hawkstone Park, Shropshire

2023 “SATURDAY AT THE GLEN” SCHEDULE
Jan. 14…Winter Series #1 (Arroyo Vet track)
Jan. 21…Winter Series #2 (Arroyo Vet track)
Feb. 4…Winter Series #3 (Arroyo Vet track)
Feb. 11…Winter Series #4 (Arroyo Vet track)
Feb. 25…Winter Series #5 (Rained Out)
Mar. 11…Winter Series #5 (Make-up race)
Mar. 18…Spring Series #1& Pasha 125 Open (National track)
Mar. 25…Spring Series #2 (Arroyo Vet track)
Apr. 8…World Two-Stroke Championship (National track)
Apr. 15…Spring Series #3 (Arroyo Vet track)
Apr. 22…Spring Series #4 (Arroyo Vet track)
May 13…Spring Series #5 (National track)
June 3…Summer Series #1 (Arroyo Vet track)
June 17…Summer Series #2 (Arroyo Vet track)
June 24…Summer Series #3 (Arroyo Vet track)
July 15…Summer Series #4 (Arroyo Vet track)
July 29….Summer Series #5 (National track)
Aug. 19…Fall Series #1 (Arroyo Vet track)
Aug. 26…Fall Series #2 (Arroyo Vet track)
Sept. 16…Fall Series #3 (Arroyo Vet track)
Sept. 23…Fall Series #4 (Arroyo Vet track)
Sept. 30…Fall Series #5 (National track)
Oct. 21…Winter Series #1 (Arroyo Vet track)
Oct. 28…Winter Series #2 (National track)
Nov.3-5…World Vet Championship (National track)
Nov. 18..Winter Series #3 (Arroyo Vet track)
Dec. 9…Winter Series #4 (Arroyo Vet track)
Dec. 16..Winter Series #5 (National track)

OLD SCHOOL TT SCRAMBLES CHAMPIONSHIP
Feb. 5…Glen Helen (TT Scrambles)
Mar. 26…Glen Helen (TT Scrambles)
Apr.16…Glen Helen (TT Scrambles)
May 21…Glen Helen (Pasha GP /TT Scrambles)
Jun 4…Glen Helen (TT Scrambles)
Oct. 29…Glen Helen (Oktobertfast GP/TT Scrambles
Dec. 17…Glen Helen (TT Scrambles)

2023 WORLD TWO-STROKE MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Apr. 8…Glen Helen, CA

2023 VET MOTOCROSS DES NATIONS
Aug. 24-28…Foxhill, GB

2023 MOTOCROSS DES NATIONS
Oct. 8…Ernee, France (Date change from Oct. 22)

2023 WORLD VET MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Nov. 3-5…Glen Helen, CA

2023 RED BULL DAY IN THE DIRT
Nov. 24-26…Glen Helen, CA

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