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Jason Anderson got another third place behind Tomac and Sexton at Pala. Jason did win two 450 Nationals in 2022, Hangtown and Budd Creek, and was often the fastest man on the track. In races that he got out of the first turn unscathed, he was a contender, but that wasn’t his luck at either Pala 1 or Pala II.
Ryan Dungey wants to sign on with KTM to race again in 2023, maybe both Supercross and the Nationals. Ryan was the “feel-good “story of the 2022 AMA 450 Nationals—he fought hard to make an overall podium. Unfortunately, t didn’t happen in 2022. Ryan went 10-5 at Pala, his first moto results was the result of a first turn crash.
Aaron Plessinger (7) found his speed towards the end of the 450 Nationals and his switch away from works forks to stock KTM 450SXF air forks was a big contributor. Aaron went 7-7 at the Pala finale for 7th overall in the championship
Eli Tomac (3) says that this is his last-ever AMA 450 National Championship season and he put a crowning touch on it at Pala with a measured and controlled ride on a choppy single-line track in sweltering conditions. He added the 2022 2022 AMA 450 National Championship to his 2009 AMA 250 National title, 2020 AMA Supercross title and three other 450 National Championships. Tomac will race Supercross-only contract in 2023.
Chase Sexton will regret the miscues he made the second moto that cost him his shot the the 2022 AMA 450 National Championships, but only until he linesup at the MXDN at Red Bud later this months. Then, he’ll be ready to make amends. Chase can be proud of his 2022 450 season—he made it into a memorable series.
2022 450 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL POINTS STANDINGS 1. Eli Tomac (Yam)…546 2. Chase Sexton (Hon)…539 3. Jason Anderson (Kaw)…440 4. Ken Roczen (Hon)…394 5. Christian Craig (Yam)…373 6. Ryan Dungey (KTM)…359 7. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)…322 8. Justin Barcia (Gas)…303 9. Joey Savatgy (Kaw)…222 10. Shane McElrath (Hus)…213
With Jett Lawrence announcing that he will defend his 2022 AMA 250 East Regional Supercross Championship in 2023 before moving to the 450 class for the 2023 outdoor series, Jo Shimoda’s (30) new turn of speed makes him the favorite for the 2023 AMA 250 Nationals. Joe went 4-1 for second behind Jett’s 1-2 at Pala.
Hunter Lawrence (96) ended his the 2022 250 National season with a blatant take-out moved on Joe Shimoda in the first 250 moto. Hunter needed Shimoda to hit the ground if he wanted to get second in the 250 points, but Shimoda’s win in the second moto left Hunter with a badly bruised reputation and 12 points short of second place.
Marvin Musquin did not race any races after the AMA 450 Supercross season ended, but he showed up at Pala on the KTM 250SXF as a warm-up for the Motocross des Nations—where he will ride a 250 for Team France. Marvin came off the couch to go 5-9 for seventh overall.
2022 250 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL POINTS STANDINGS 1. Jett Lawrence (Hon)…525 2. Jo Shimoda (Kaw)…480 3. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)…468 4. Justin Cooper (Yam)…415 5. R.J. Hampshire (Hus)…346 6. Max Vohland (KTM)…303 7. Seth Hammaker (Kaw)…256 8. Nate Thrasher (Yam)…251 9. Michael Mosiman (Gas)…208 10. Pierce Brown (Gas)…198
Jett Lawrence (1) won 9 of the 12 AMA 250 Nationals on his way to his second AMA 250 title. Jo Shimoda won two and R.J Hampshire won one.
Venue 450 250 May 28…Pala, CA……………,……Chase Sexton………….Jett Lawrence June 4…Hangtown, CA………….Jason Anderson………Jett Lawrence Jun 11…Thunder Valley, CO……Ken Roczen……………Jett Lawrence June 18…Mt. Morris, PA…………Eli Tomac……………..Jett Lawrence July 3…Red Bud, MI………………Eli Tomac………………Jo Shimoda July 9…Southwick, MA…………..Eli Tomac……………..Jett Lawrence July 16….Millville, MN……………Eli Tomac……………..Jett Lawrence July 23….Washougal, WA………Chase Sexton………….Jett Lawrence Aug. 13…Unadilla, NY……………Chase Sexton………….Jo Shimoda Aug. 20…Budds Creek, MD…….Jason Anderson…….. R.J Hampshire Aug. 27…Crawfordsville, IN……Chase Sexton…………Jett Lawrence Sept. 3…Pala, CA…………………..Eli Tomac……………..Jett Lawrence 450 Champion…………….Eli Tomac (Yam) 250Champion………….Jett Lawrence (Hon)
Tom White’s Early Years of Motocross Museum will be opening for a private “Bikes and Burgers” event on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tom’s Museum is rarely open to the public, so this night will be a limited to 100 pre-registered guests only.
If you and a guest would like to attend “Bikes & Burgers” in the Early Years of Motocross Museum, please email [email protected] and your name will be placed on the Entry List. Once confirmed you will receive an email with your confirmation # and the museum’s address. Please note that a minimum donation of $40 per person is required. Dinner will be provided. To see more about Tom’s Museum go to www.earlyyearsofmx.com
Dean Wilson still has some racing to do before he calls it a career—he will be on Great Britain’s Motocoss des Nations team.
Announcing his last career AMA Pro Motocross race at the Pala National, the 2022 AMA 250 Nationals Champion, Dean Wilson, closed out a successful career on a positive note with a top-10 overall finish in his final r50 National. Coming through the pack in both motos, Wilson put forth a valiant effort amidst the intense heat to earn 13-9 moto finishes on the day. The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team thanks Dean Wilson for a great relationship over the years and wishes him the best in his next chapter.
Dean wilson said after the race, “My goal was to be top-10 in both motos and, unfortunately, in the first moto a second corner pile-up was not ideal. I had to come from the back to 13th. Second moto, I had another bad start and had to come through to ninth. It wasn’t great, but it was my last American Pro Motocross moto of my career and it was a hot one! I won’t forget this one, that’s for sure. The track was gnarly. I’m very grateful to the team for being behind me these six years. I’m happy to be safe and to now focus on Motocross of Nations.”
The Military Specification 2004 Hayes-DT M1030-M1 Started Life as a Kawasaki KLR650.
Dressed in desert camouflage, the Hayes M1030-M1 is actually a Kawasaki KLR650 with a engine converted to run on military-issue fuel by Hayes Diversified Technologies (HDT) of Hesperia, California. All of the military organization in NATO (North American Treaty Organization) require all of their vehicles to be able to run on diesel fuel or biodiesel in peace time, and on JP8 aviation fuel or kerosene in time of war. That requirements means that everything from tanks to jeeps to jets can use the same fuel, lessening the confusion of supplying and transporting different types of fuels. Thus, the U.S military motorcycles had to run on diesel.
Hayes Diversified Technologies (HDT) started with a water-cooled Kawasaki KLR650 and used the stock Kawasaki main cases and five-speed transmission, down-sized the displacement to 584cc (some model’s engines were 611cc) with a new piston, cylinder and 100mm by 83mm bore and stroke. Other components were changed to accept the very high compression ratio that diesel engines demand. This is not a high horsepower powerplant. It makes approximately 30 horsepower, but because of its torque it has good pulling power and could reach 85 mph if necessary. Although Hayes Diversified Technologies built a 670cc version for the Bonneville Salt Flats that went 121.2 mph. Then owner Fred Hayes entered it in the Vetter Fuel Challenge as a streamliner and it got 162 miles per gallon on diesel. Hayes won his class from 2010 to 2014.
As with all military motorcycles, the HDT M1030-M1 has to meet the rigorous requirements of Army and Marine Corps life. It has to be able to cross streams that are two-feet deep, be equipped with black-out lights and be able to travel 400 miles on a tank of fuel. It has a 280mm front rotor to stop the 390 pound machine.
Motorcycles were very big with the U.S. Army in World War One. The government bought 41,000 bikes during WWI, the majority were Indians, for which they paid $187 and an extra $47 for a sidecar. Harley-Davidson made some 15,000 motorcycles for the war effort.
During the Second World War II, Harley-Davidson produced 88,000 machines to supply all branches of the armed forces—and Canada, China, Great Britain, Russia and South Africa. Indian made 42,000 motorcycles cycles for the government. None of these bikes were considered off-road worthy. Most of the motorcycles that went to war zones were used in the European theatre, as the Pacific was not conducive to motorcycles. The German Army made wide use of the motorcycles and had 20s motorcycle infantry battalions during WWII.
It wasn’t until the 1980s that the U.S. military took motorcycles seriously again. Harley-Davidson got the government contract and since they owned the British Armstrong motorcycle company, they supplied the off-road capable MT500 and, in the 1990s, the MT350. But the Armstrong’s ran on gasoline. Which is where Hayes entered the picture with the HDT M1030-M1 to produce diesel motorcycles from 2004 to 2008. The U.S. Marine Corps bought 440 M1030-M1 models. British and European NATO countries bought an unspecified numbers. Hayes tried to market the 670cc version in 2010 and they no longer make military motorcycles.
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As you ride your bike across rough ground, the movement of the fork creates friction. The byproduct of the friction is heat. If you don’t believe us, reach down and grab your fork leg with your bare hand after a moto. The fork tubes will be hot—although on an air fork, the oil leg of the fork will be hotter than the air side. All this heat makes the air inside your fork tubes expand. And when air pressure rises inside a closed container, such as a fork leg, it resists being compressed. The hotter your forks get, the stiffer they become.
Now, you may think that since your bike has coil-spring forks, your bike is not affected by the expansion of hot air. Wrong! All forks, whether they are air forks or coil-spring forks, are air forks. There has to be an air chamber in all fork designs to compensate for the collapsing movement of the forks. And that air chamber, when it gets hot, will make your forks stiffer. How much stiffer? It depends on the ambient air temperature, the roughness of the track, the rider’s weight and his speed, but 4 to 5 psi on a WP air fork is a ballpark number.
After a long, tough moto, your forks will be considerably stiffer than they were when the moto started. If you don’t bleed the expanded air out of the forks before your next moto, they are going to get a lot stiffer. Every manufacturer puts a bleed screw on the top of the fork caps to allow the rider to release the trapped air with a screwdriver or a #20 Torx driver. Bleeding your forks should be high on your must-do list between motos, but you can make the job a lot easier by installing Works Connection’s Shorty push-button air bleeders. They allow built-up air pressure to escape with the touch of a finger. Not serious problem, but there can occasionally be a small amount of oil mist when the air pressure is released.
Here is the simple three-step installation procedure. (1) Never put air in or bleed air out of your forks with the front wheel on the ground. Why? When the front wheel is on the ground, the weight of the motorcycle collapses the fork legs a small amount, which in turn changes the volume of the air chamber. (2) Take the time to clean the top of your fork caps before removing the old air-bleeder screws. Once you have the old bleeder screws out, you can simply thread the Works Connection push-button bleeders in. They have an O-ring to seal against any oil leaks. Don’t over-tighten the bleeders; they have a very small thread size and can break. (3) Position the push-button fork bleeders so they can be reached easily and where they are protected from roost and errant wrenches. This can be complicated by the handlebars, handguards and bar pads.
As you would expect, not every fork manufacturer uses the same size or thread pitch on its stock bleed screws. On the current crop of 2021 450cc motocross bikes, there are three different bleed-screw types. WP forks use Works Connection’s 26-330 part number, Honda and Kawasaki the 26-321, while Yamaha and Suzuki need the 26-320 part.
MXA RATING: The world does not revolve around how quickly you can get the excess air pressure out of your forks; it revolves around whether or not you actually let the air out. The choice between digging in your toolbox for a tool or pressing a button should be fairly obvious.
Hang Ten Surfwear was an early supporter of the sport of motocross. They sponsored the USGP at Carlsbad and made their own brand of motocross socks. They even went to the extent of embroidering the Hang Ten logo inside the sock so that it was visible when you rolled the socks over your boot, as was the fashion in the early 1970s.
There have been 7 450 Grand Prix winners in 2022. They are Tim Gajser, Jorge Prado, Calvin Vlaanderen, Maxime Renaux, Jeremy Seewer, Brian Bogers and Glenn Coldenhoff (259).
Venue 450 250 Feb. 27…England…………….Tim Gajser………………………..Simon Laegenfelder Mar. 6…Mantova…………….Tim Gajser………………………..Jago Geerts Mar. 20…Argentina…………Tim Gajser………………………..Tom Vialle April 3…Portugal…………….Jorge Prado………………………Tom Vialle April 10…Trentino…………..Tim Gajser………………………..Tom Vialle Apr. 24…Latvia……………….Tim Gajser………………………..Jago Geerts May 8…Maggiora…………….Tim Gajser………………………..Jago Geerts May 15…Sardinia…………….Calvin Vlaanderen……………..Tom Vialle May 29…Spain………………..Maxime Renaux…………………Tom Vialle June 5…Ernee, France……..Jeremy Seewer………………….Tom Vialle June 12…Germany…………..Tim Gajser………………………..Thibault Benistant June 26…Indonesia…………Tim Gajser………………………..Tom Vialle July 17…Czech Republic…..Jeremy Seewer…………………..Jago Geerts July 24…Belgium…………….Brian Bogers……………………..Jago Geerts Aug. 7…Sweden………………Jeremy Seewer…………………..Jago Geerts Aug. 14…Finland…………….Glenn Coldenhoff………………..Tom Vialle Aug 21…France………………..Tim Gajser………………………..Tom Vialle Sept. 4…Turkey……………….Tim Gajser………………………..Tom Vialle 450 World Champion…………….Tim Gajser (Hon) 250 World Champion…………….Tom Vialle (KTM)
Tim Gajser (243) wrapped up the 2022 FIM 450 World Motocross Championship in Finland. It is his fifth World Championship.
2022 450 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL POINTS STANDINGS 1. Tim Gajser (Hon)…721 2. Jeremy Seewer (Yam)…615 3. Jorge Prado (Gas)…557 4. Glenn Coldenhoff (Yam)…553 5. Maxime Renaux (Yam)…540 6. Brian Bogers (Hus)…406 7. Ruben Fernandez (Hon)…380 8. Calvin Vlaanderren (Yam)…379 9. Pauls Jonass (Hus)…350 10. Mitch Evans (Hon)…296
At the final race of the 2022 FIM 250 World Championship, Tom Vialle clinch his second 250 World Championship Turkey on Sunday. .
2022 250 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS STANDINGS 1. Jago Geerts (Yam)…710 2. Tom Vialle (KTM)…708 3. Simon Laengenfelder (Gas)…564 4. Kevin Horgmo (Kaw)..503 5. Thibault Benistant (Yam)…481 6. Mikkel Haarup (Kaw)…435 7. Kay de Wolf (Hus)…410 8. Andrea Adamo (Gas)…410 9. Stephen Rubini (Hon)…373 10. Liam Everts (KTM)…286
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The October 1, 2022, Pasha 125 Open two-stroke race is the last chance for riders under the age of 30 to race for big purse money, because the World Vet will only have Over-30 and Over-50 125 Pro races (not to mention a $10,000 purses). The October 1 warm-up race will pay a $5000 purse to the youngsters, while the Over-30 and Over-50 racers will race just to tune in their bikes and bodies for the November 5-6 showdown. For more info go to www.glenhelen.com.
Don’t get confused by the fact that the OTHG 9-11 Memorial race is being held on 9-17, just show up! For more info go to www.othgmx.org.
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“The Fastway Air-Ext (Ankle-Savers) footpegs are the pinnacle of American-made control, comfort and performance at your feet. The patented Fit Kit system allows standard and low-position options for taller riders, while the adjustable camber allows you to tilt the peg for reduced leg fatigue. Also, the adjustable footbed allows for the ultimate feel from the soles of your boots.” The retail price is $299.94 at www.fastway.zone or (208) 466-4762.
WORCS took the summer off, but return to action on September 7-8 in Preston, Idaho. For more info go to www.worcsracing.com.
The all-new Sidi Crossfire 3 SRS motocross boot uses high-tech details to address specific needs expressed by riders. Starting with the Hyper Extension Block, which is crucial for safeguarding the rider’s ankle and tendons, and continuing with the Flex System, which acts on the flexibility of the boot. The Adjustable Calf System regulates the opening of the boot, allowing the cuff to be widened or narrowed by means of simple adjustments to guarantee an absolutely comfortable fit.
A replaceable boot guard plate, made of PU with a molded rubber insert, is responsible for protecting the rider’sleg from the heat of the engine. It is inserted inside the boot cuff and helps to extend the life of the boot by limiting wear. Finally, the removable and replaceable Dovetail sole has been chosen to complete the boot and it is also available in an enduro version. This component is made with the aim of ensuring maximum safety and comfort while guaranteeing perfect grip on both the bike and the ground. The retail price is $599.99 at www.motonation.com.
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An OEM rod is a good part, but it’s also built specifically for what the stock horsepower output and rpm range are. The new Wiseco Racer Elite connecting rods are taking a step up in allowable performance, offering higher strength and quality, which are necessary to push the limits of what the engine can do in terms of horsepower and rpm. Racer Elite connecting rods are precision CNC-machined and held to tolerances as tight as one ten-thousandth of an inch in certain areas and also feature a rolled-in bronze bushing in the small end, oiling slots and passages in both ends, and carefully tested surface finishes. Retail price: $356.95–$415.95 at www.wiseco.com or (440) 951-6600.
Huntington Beach will be the site (after two years off). For more information go to www.redbull.com/straightrhythm
The new Zeta Racing Ultra-Light clutch perch opens up new options for customization at your clutch with four adjustment-ratio functions to make the pull lighter, along with a forged lever and an extra-thick clamp to increase durability. The reach of the lever is easily adjustable to bring the clutch lever closer or further away from your hand as well. Plus, the Zeta Racing perch makes adjusting the play in your cable clutch lever easy while you’re riding by simply pushing the roller forward or backward. Retail price: $89.95 at www.zeta-racing.com or [email protected]
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We at MXA, practically ruin the side of our graphics within an hour of testing our bikes. Granted, we are riding them extremely hard but by the time we get back to our trucks, the side of our number plates typically resembles that of a public restroom at your local Taco Bell. What makes the problem even worse is when the residue of the plastic mixes with the rubber of your boots, creating nasty-looking marks.
We are not exaggerating when we say this happens on every bike during the first day of testing.
That’s where Decal Works’ very clever device comes in. Molded by Polisport but developed by Decal Works, it’s so simple, we wonder why we don’t see them on more bikes. A piece of plastic bolts right onto the side of your number plates and stops your boot from gripping the plastic, pulling it up. Retail price: $25.95 to $35.75 at www.decalworks.com.
The 2022 Dubya World Vet MX Championships will take place on November 4-6 at Glen Helen Raceway. Over a thousand riders will travel from all 50 states and 25 different countries to compete for a prestigious World Vet Championship title. This is one of the largest Vet races in the world and certainly the longest running. This year, Glen Helen is looking forward to having even more countries participate. There will also be a three-moto format this year! Racing will start on Saturday for all Amateur classes and continue until Sunday. The results of the three motos will determine the 2022 Dubya World Vet MX Champion in every class! The exceptions are the Over-40 Pros, Over-50 Pros and Pasha Over-30 125 Pros—who race on Saturday only. Additionally, the Over-30 Pros and Pasha Over-50 125 Pros will race on Sunday only. The World Cup race for national teams from individual countries will race one moto on Saturday and one moto on Sunday.
Riders can pre-enter the World Vet now! The first and cheapest of the four discount periods ended on July 31. The next discount period ends on Ausgust 31. Pre-entering saves lots of money. To pre-enter and see the class structures Click Here.
The 38th Annual Dubya World Vet MX Championship is quickly approaching on November 4-6, 2022. With over a thousand riders traveling from many different cities, states, and countries to compete for a prestigious World Vet Championship title, many riders require a place to ship and store their bike. Although you will have to arrange shipping from your country or state, you can ship your bike to Malcolm Smith Motorsports and pick it up there once you arrive in SoCal. Malcolm Smith can receive your bike from the shipper of your choice and store it for a $150 storage charge—and it will be safe until you come to pick it up before your race. For the $150 you get seven days of storage. After the seven days, you will be billed at $20 per day. Included in this service is holding the bike after the race for return shipping for a maximum of 7 days (billed at $20 per day). This service does not include any transportation of your motorcycle to the track, uncrating or mechanical work. For more info or to order this service Click Here
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The 2022 World Vet Motocross Championship is shaping up to be a barn burner, as lots of former motocross stars from different decades are lining up to win the Over-30, Over-40, Over-50, Over-60 and Over-70 titles. Believe it or not, multi-time AMA 250 National Champion Gary Jones is now 70-years-old. He is he only rider to have won World Vet crowns in the Over-30, Over-40, Over-50 and Over-60 classes. If he can win the Over-70 title in 2022, he will have a Grand Slam of most of the important age groups. But Gary won’t be perfect because 1970s GP star Lars Larsson is the reigning Over-80 World Vet Champion and Gary Jones has to wait ten years before he’s old enough to get the clean sweep he wants. 2022 AMA NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP May 28…Pala, CA June 4…Hangtown, CA June 11…Thunder Valley, CO June 18…Mt. Morris, PA July 3…Red Bud, MI July 9…Southwick, MA July 16….Millville, MN July 23….Washougal, WA Aug. 13…Unadilla, NY Aug. 20…Budds Creek, MD Aug. 27…Crawfordsville, IN Sept. 3…Pala, CA
2022 FIM GRAND PRIX CHAMPIONSHIP (TENTATIVE) Feb. 27…Matterley Basin, England Mar. 6…Mantova, Italy Mar. 20…Villa La Angostura, Argentina April 3…Agueda, Portugal April 10…Trentino, Italy Apr. 24…Kegums, Latvia May 1…Orlyonok, Russia (CANCELED) May 8…Maggiora, Italy May 15…Rio Sardo, Sardinia May 29…Intu Xanadu, Spain June 5…Ernee, France June 12…Teutschenthal, Germany June 26…Samota-Sumbawa, Indonesia July 3… Jakarta, Indonesia (CANCELED) July 17…Locket, Czech Republic July 24…Lommel, Belgium Aug. 7…Uddevalla, Sweden Aug. 14…Hyvinka, Finland Aug 21…St. Jean d’ Angely, France Sept. 4…Afyonkarahisar, Turkey Sept. 11…Oman (CANCELED)
2022 AMA ENDUROCROSS SERIES SCHEDULE Sept. 24…Redmond, Oregon Oct. 1…Denver, Colorado Oct. 15…Salt Lake City, Utah Oct. 22…Prescott Valley, Arizona Nov. 5…Boise Idaho Nov. 19…Reno, Nevada
2022 AMA SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP Jan. 8…Anaheim, CA Jan. 15…Oakland, CA Jan. 22…San Diego, CA Jan. 29…Anaheim, CA Feb. 5…Glendale, AZ Feb. 12…Anaheim, CA Feb. 19… Minneapolis, MN Feb. 26…Arlington, TX Mar. 5…Daytona Beach, FL Mar. 12…Detroit, MI Mar. 19…Indianapolis, IN Mar. 26…Seattle, WA Apr. 9…St. Louis, MO Apr. 16…Atlanta, GA Apr. 23…Foxborough, MA Apr. 30…Denver, CO May 7…Salt Lake City, UT
2022 KICKER ARENACROSS SERIES Jan. 7-8…Loveland, CO Jan. 15…Amarillo, TX Jan. 21-22…Oklahoma City, OK Jan. 29…Greensboro, NC Feb. 4-5…Reno, NV Feb. 11-12…Denver, CO
2022 WORLD SIDECAR MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP Apr. 24… Holland May. 22…Czech Republic June 26…Belgium July 3…Estonia Sept. 4…Czech Republic Sept. 18…Germany
2022 SATURDAY AT THE GLEN RACE SCHEDULE Apr. 2…Spring Series #1 Apr. 23…Spring Series #2 Apr. 30…Spring Series #3 May 7…Spring Series #4 May 14…Spring Series #5 (National Track) June 11…Summer Series #1 June 25…Summer Series #2 July 9…Summer Series #3 July 30…Summer Series #5 Aug. 13…Summer Series #6 & Pasha 125 Open (National Track) Aug. 27…..Fall Series #1 Sept. 10…Fall Series #2 Sept. 17…Fall Series #3 Oct. 1…Fall Series #4 & Pasha 125 Open (National Track) Oct. 15…Fall Series #5 Oct. 22…Fall Series #6 Nov. 12..Winter Series #1 Nov. 19…Winter Series #2 Dec. 3…Winter Series #3 Dec. 10…Winter Series #4 (National Track)
2022 WORCS OFF-ROAD SCHEDULE Jan. 21-23…Primm, NV Feb. 18-20…Glen Helen, CA Mar. 11-13…Lake Havasu City, AZ Apr. 8-10…Taft, CA Apr. 29-May 1…Las Vegas, NV May 27-29…Cedar City, UT Sept. 16-18…Preston, ID Oct. 14-16…Mesquite, NV Nov 4-6…Primm, NV
2022 CANADIAN TRIPLE CROWN SERIES June 5…Kamloops, BC June 12…Drumheller, AB June 19…Pilot Mound, MB July 3…Walton, ON July 10…Courtland, ON July 17…Ottawa, ON July 24…Moncton, NB July 31…Deschambault, QC Aug. 14…Walton, ON
2022 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Mar. 27…Wonthaggi Apr. 10…Mackay May 1…Wodonga June 26…Maitland July 24…Coffs Harbour Aug. 14…Queensland Park Aug. 20…Coolum
2022 MICHELIN BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP Mar. 20…FatCat May 1…Landrake May 29…Lyng June 26…Cusses Gorse Aug. 7…TBA Sept. 4…Hawkstone
2022 REVO BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP Mar. 13…Culham Apr. 17…Foxhill May 8…Lyng May 22…Canada Heights June 19…Blaxhall July 10…Fatcat July 31…Whitby Sep. 11…TBA
2022 WORLD TWO-STROKE CHAMPIONSHIP April 16…Glen Helen, CA
2022 MOTOCROSS DES NATIONS Sept. 25… Red Bud, MI
2022 WORLD VET MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP Nov. 5-6…Glen Helen, CA
2022 PARIS SUPERCROSS Nov. 12-13… Paris, France
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