RedBud just might be the best round of Pro Motocross. The combination of rowdy fans, Fourth of July weekend, and the fact that teams participate in the patriotic theme make it a can’t miss event on the summer circuit. Enjoy a behind the scenes look at the bikes and gear from round six thanks to the lens of BrownDog Wilson.
First up, Jett Lawrence’s Honda HRC Progressive CRF450R Works Edition. Throttle Jockey knocked it out of the park with the retro wing logo and the patriotic “Woody” themed graphics. Photos: Brown Dog WilsonAnother look at the points leader’s machine.We love when Star Racing Yamaha breaks out the blue plastics. Here’s the #1 of Haiden Deegan.Vented plate, check.Deegan is one of many riders running a seat bump this summer. According to mechanic Brent Duffe, Deegs likes it 13 inches from the front of the seat.Check out the radiator fan on Nate Thrasher’s YZ250F. Vented plate on the Yamahas help increase airflow to the forwardfacing airbox.The all blue look on Eli Tomac’s YZ450F. Tomac has been a longtime user of the cable clutch.And it looks like Cooper Webb has made the switch as well. He’s also using the ACF bars from Pro Taper.Justin Cooper also with the cable clutch for outdoors. Interesting because the 2026 YZ450F is set to come standard with a hydraulic unit. Jorge Prado’s Kawasaki KX450SR came equipped with the full red, white, and blue (and green) livery.Prado has looked much more comfortable the past two weekends.Shroud extenders and big tank for Anderson.Anderson’s ride. Notice he also runs a taller seat compared to Prado. Drew Adams made his return to the gate under the Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki tent.Adams in, Masterpool out. The team lost Ty Masterpool to a broken hand during a mid-week practice crash. Seat Bump and Steg Pegs help Levi Kitchen stay in control.While Garrett Marchbanks opts only for grip tape.The Twisted Tea HEP Suzuki team had this cool look with the yellow and blue. #102 is Benoit Paturel’s RM-Z.Keeping it twisted.The BarX Yamaha’s got in on the stars and bars look. Dilan Schwartz was third in 250 qualifying.The BarX team is also running the larger CRM fuel tank.More Steg Pegz for Schwartz.The Michael’s Reno Husqvarna team had this unique scheme that we don’t often see on the white Austrian brand.Shoutout to Harri Kullas who finished 10th overall in a stacked 450 field.RedBud marked the debut round for Ducati’s new Desmo450 MX in the hands of Tony Cairoli.Ducati’s first laps saw Cairoli qualify 10th in the 450 class.He finished ninth in moto one but a mechanical DNF dropped him in the overall rankings. Luckily, he’ll have another go next week at Spring Creek.The defending champ, Chase Sexton, made his return to the series after crashing out at round one. He was one of a few riders rocking the new Alpinestars Fortitude gearset.Gear check. Anderson also wearing the new A Stars kit.RedBud marked Justin Barcia’s second round after returning to action at Southwick. This TLD set looked good with the custom helmet.Aaron Plessinger and the Thor riders were sporting this new red, white and blue gear.RJ Hampshire’s all-white Fly kit looked clean during first practice.Leatt decked Colt Nichols out with the red, white and blue.Malcolm Stewart ran the #39 jersey in honor of Aidan Zingg, an amateur rider who passed away last week.Ryder DiFrancesco qualified fastest for the first time in his pro career.Coty Schock airs it out over the flag jump.Josh Boaz went all in with his head gear. You might be cool, but you’re not this cool.Can we get a RED BUUUDDDD!
