MXA’S WEEKEND NEWS ROUND-UP: THE WEEKS RUN TOGETHER, BUT IT WILL HARD TO BEAT LAST SATURDAY NIGHT

• GODSPEED! JIMMY REDWINE (1939-2023)

2009 Over-70 World Vet Champion Jimmy Redwine and his son Scott at the Oklahoma Motocross Hall of Fame ceremony just three months before his passing.

In 1956, Jimmy Redwine heard there was a motorcycle race near his home in Oklahoma and he just wanted to see what it was all about. At 16 years old, Redwine said he and his younger brother decided to check out a 70-mile cross-country motorcycle race in Okeene, Oklahoma. They rode out on Jimmy’s Triumph. “I bet we could see it better if we were in it,” Jimmy said to his brother. So, Jimmy entered his first race on the same day that he saw his first race. He finished second overall. For the next 53 years Jimmy kept tight on racing. With his son Scott at his side, Jimmy race in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Colorado, Arizona, Louisiana and finally, in 2009 he captured the biggest prize of his racing career when he won the Over-70 Expert World Vet Motocross Championship at Glen Helen Raceway. Other Over-70 World Champs include Catalina Grand Prix winner Feets Minert, Canadian National Champion Zoli Berenyi, Grand Prix racer Lars Larsson, Brazilian Champion Roque Colman, O’Neal Racing’s Jim O’Neal, Ike DeJager and four-time 250 National Champion Gary Jones and more.

It’s always a big deal when a motocrosser makes the front page of his hometown newspaper.

Sadly, a week later back home at Oklahoma’s Reynard Raceway Jimmy suffered a career ending injury in a crash with another rider. After surgery to repair his neck, Jimmy’s doctor told him that his racing days were over. It was a tough blow for the rugged Oklahoman to deal with, but in December of 2022 he was inducted into the Oklahoma Motocross Hall of Fame and got a front page story on his hometown newspaper. Then, three months later, Jimmy passed away at home after a long illness. He was nicest and most dedicated motocross racer you’d ever want to. Jimmy was 84 years old.

• 2023 MXA 450 SHOOTOUT: THE ONE YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR

• MXA PHOTO OF THE WEEK! A RAIN EVENT

In what has been the rainiest couple of months in California in the last 30 years, Glen Helen has canceled more races than it has held. They decided to hold last Sunday’s 3Bros “Six-Hours of Glen Helen” Endurance race—Rain or Shine!. They had a very large turnout and the long cross-country layout was super fun on the ridges and super muddy at the bottom of the hills. This  is Scalvini importer Pete Vetrano’s Husqvarna stuck in mud bog at the bottom of a hill. Pete borrowed Ron Lawson bike and rode back to the pits (Ron walked out). Finally, a Mule dragged Pete’s Husky out of the mud bog and up the track to dry land.  Glen Helen has had 30.3 inches of rain so far in the last six months.  The average rainfall at Glen Helen is 15 inches over 12 months.

•  HOW TO GET INTO GLEN HELEN RACEWAY WHEN THE MAIN ROAD IS FLOODED

The county is trying to rush to clear the main road into Glen Helen Raceway, after four inches of rain yesterday. With the “Saturday at the Glen” motocross, the Pasha 125 Two-Stroke Warm-Up race and Travis Pastrana’s Nitro Rallycross finale on Saturday and Sunday It is important that the crowds aren’t turned away. However, most of the Glen Helen regulars know how to come into Glen Helen the back way. Above are the street by street direction. After you cross over the bridge, drive safely because you are on Prison land and it is heavily patrolled,

• “THIS WEEK IN MXA” WITH JOSH MOSIMAN: INDY RECAP, DETROIT CRYSTAL BALL & INSIDE ODI

• HOW MANY OF THE 1985 SUZUKI MOTOCROSS TEAM CAN YOU NAME?

ANSWER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: ALPINESTARS T-SHIRTS

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• 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 Sexton (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……………Ken Roczen (Suz)……………Hunter Lawrence (Hon)
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……………………..Cooper Webb (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.

• 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.

• WHO’S WHO IN THE SUPERCROSS ZOO

Ken Roczen’s 2023 Indianapolis win was Suzuki’s its first 450 Supercross victory since 2016—when Ken won a RCH Suzuki.

AMA 450 SUPERCROSS POINTS STANDINGS
(after Indianapolis)
1. Cooper Webb…202
2. Eli Tomac…201
3. Chase Sexton…189
4. Jason Anderson…166
5. Ken Roczen…164
7. Justin Barcia…155
6. Aaron Plessinger…154
8. Christian Craig…119
9. Dean Wilson…93
10. Adam Cianciarulo…92

Last week, at Daytona, Haiden Deegan got his first podium. This past week, at Indy, Haiden crashed in the whoops and ended up seventh. It’s all part of the learning process.

AMA 250 EAST SUPERCROSS POINTS STANDINGS
(after Indianapolis)
1. Hunter Lawrence…125
2. Max Anstie…103
3. Nate Thrasher…93
4. Jordon Smith…92
5. Haiden Deegan…90
6. Jeremy Martin…90
7. Chris Blose…70
8. Tom Vialle…68
9. Chance Hymas…60
10. Coty Schock…57

Last week at Daytona, R.J. Hampshire moved to the 450 class for the first time in his career and won a 450 heat race and finished 8th in the main. This week at Indy, he rode 450 practice and decided to save himself for the 250 West, where he is running second behind Jett Lawrence.

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 MX PHOTOS: KEN ROCZEN WAS WAVING THE KICKSTART FLAG FROM DAY ONE

Ken has been embracing the kickstarter controversy since Anaheim 1,  but the Indianapolis Supercross (below) was the first time he got to brandish the actual kick start lever on the podium.

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

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• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MOTOCROSS ACTION CASUAL WEAR

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• 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

• TRAVIS PASTRANA’S NITRO RALLYCROSS SEASON FINALE ON MARCH 18-19 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

• 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

• 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

• 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, 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

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 (2nd motos cancelled)
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 (Rained Out)
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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