Check out some behind the scenes shots from our team at the 2024 Monster Energy AMA Supercross series opener in Anaheim, California. More to come in what’s set to be a star studded season.
Starting things off with the new Beta 450 RX of Benny Bloss. This is the first time we’ve had Beta in the Supercross paddock and their new bike looks spot on. Photos: Ryan NitzenBeta’s 450 powerplant.Colt Nichols is signed to the team but did not ride due to a rotator cuff injury.Pastrana on Beta? Nope, that’s John Short who was tapped as a fill-in rider for Nichols. Photo: Brown Dog WilsonA1 marked Sexton’s first race with Red Bull KTM.As was the case with 250SX rookie, Julein Beaumer.Beaumer ran second for most of the 250 main before finishing sixth. Photo: Brown Dog WilsonIn Sexton’s post race debrief he mentioned, “If you saw me a few weeks ago you’d say, ‘That guy’s not doing good at A1.'” Photo: Brown Dog WilsonJorge Prado is the current MXGP champion and is trying his hand at Supercross.Prado started up front but finished outside the top 10. Photo: Brown Dog WilsonNew numbers for Jett Lawrence signifying the SuperMotocross champion. He’ll run red backgrounds with neon numbers in San Francisco.Cool or creepy?Jett debuted the new Ember LE kit from Alpinestars. Photo: Brown Dog Wilson The Legends and Heroes have the new and old YZ’s side by side.Max Vohland’s Pro Circuit Kawasaki KX250.Vohland looked good in practice and later grabbed a heat race win. Photo: Brown Dog WilsonPC trims their airbox for maximum air flow.Shroud extenders for Vohland’s long legs.Windex sponsorship?New Fox V3RS for Jo Shimoda.New look and number for Ryder Difrancesco on the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull GasGas Team.Ryder D in some new TLD threads.Trading the claw for the bull.2034 Supercross champ?Yes, hello WP, we’d like to place an order.Ken Roczen’s Progressive Ecstar Suzuki RM-Z450.Custom engine mounts.Roczen’s cockpit.Pro Circuit exhaust.Roczen is for the people.The Monster Energy Star Racing bikes are looking good this year.Speaking of which, here’s a look inside their pit. This is Justin Cooper’s ride and A1 was his first race as a full-time 450 guy.Cooper runs the cable clutch and opts for no venting in the airbox cover.Tomac’s airbox has more ventilation and the cable clutch as well.Webb chooses the hydraulic option.Webb’s YZ450F.Remember Billy Laninovich? The former San Fran winner is giving it another go at age 40 with Team Faith.Can’t remember the last time we saw a Big Gun Exhaust on a moto bike. Nice to see them back in the game.Yep, still got that classic Lano style! Photo: Brown Dog Wilson2010 Chad Reed? Nope, Freddie Noren received the #22 this year.The ClubMX bikes always have a clean look. Check out the air box mods.Dylan Ferrandis made news this off-season with his jump to Phoenix Honda. He finished 5th on the night.Ferrandis also switched to Oneal gear.Jason Anderson looked good all day aboard the new 2024 KX450.Tall seat and a bump for AC.Hanny? Nope, 100 is French rider Anthony Bourdon of the BarX Suzuki team. Also note the ASV Levers as they’re making a bigger push in the pro ranks.New colors from 100%.Shane Mcelrath’s Twisted Tea Suzuki.Carson Mumford got picked up by the MotoConcepts Honda team and led laps in the heat race.Just like back to school day!You might be hard, but you’re not this hard. See you next week!
