Just a day before the season opener in Anaheim, we think we know which riders are racing the 250SX West Region. Why we have to think at this point—instead of 100-percent know—is a question that will forever be asked prior to every Anaheim. Teams are sly when it comes to announcing which region a rider will race. Alas, here we are.
Anyhow, here are the riders we think will be racing at the 250SX West opener, and some key stats about each. Enjoy!
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki
#17 — Joey SavatgY
First Year in 250SX: 2013
Career 250SX Starts: 35
Career 250SX Podiums: 15
Career 250SX Wins: 4
#92 — Adam Cianciarulo
First Year in 250SX: 2014
Career 250SX Starts: 15
Career 250SX Podiums: 9
Career 250SX Wins: 5
Martin Davalos and Austin Forkner will race in the East Region.
GEICO Honda
#32 — Christian Craig
First Year in 250SX: 2011
Career 250SX Starts: 27
Career 250SX Podiums: 6
Career 250SX Wins: 1
#40 — Chase Sexton
First Year in 250SX: 2018 (Note: Sexton was injured in Atlanta last year during qualifying and missed the entire season.)
Career 250SX Starts: 0
Jeremy Martin, Cameron McAdoo, and RJ Hampshire will race East Region.
AutoTrader.com/Yoshimura Suzuki (JGR)
#1 — Justin Hill
First Year in 250SX: 2013
Career 250SX Starts: 36
Career 250SX Podiums: 16
Career 250SX Wins: 6
#54 — Phil Nicoletti
First Year in 250SX: 2008
Career 250SX Starts: 24 (Note: Nicoletti raced 450SX from 2013 through 2016.)
Career 250SX Podiums: 0
Career 250SX Wins: 0
Jimmy Decotis and Kyle Peters will race the East Region.
Monster Energy/Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha
#23 — Aaron Plessinger
First Year in 250SX: 2015
Career 250SX Starts: 27
Career 250SX Podiums: 11
Career 250SX Wins: 2
#52 — Mitchell Oldenburg
First Year in 250SX: 2013
Career 250SX Starts: 37
Career 250SX Podiums: 2
Career 250SX Wins: 0
#62 — Justin Cooper
First Year in 250SX: 2018
Career 250SX Starts: 0
Dylan Ferrandis and Colt Nichols will race East Region.
Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM
#26 — Alex Martin
First Year in 250SX: 2009
Career 250SX Starts: 50
Career 250SX Podiums: 3
Career 250SX Wins: 0
#28 — Shane McElrath
First Year in 250SX: 2014
Career 250SX Starts: 36
Career 250SX Podiums: 10
Career 250SX Wins: 3
Jordon Smith and Sean Cantrell will race East Region.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna
#30 — Mitchell Harrison
First Year in 250SX: 2016
Career 250SX Starts: 14
Career 250SX Podiums: 0
Career 250SX Wins: 0
Zach Osborne and Michael Mosiman will race East Region.
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC-KTM-WPS
#42 — Dakota Alix
First Year in 250SX: 2015
Career 250SX Starts: 20
Career 250SX Podiums: 0
Career 250SX Wins: 0
Anthony Rodriguez will race East Region.
CycleTrader.com/Rock River Yamaha
#53 — Bradley Taft
First Year in 250SX: 2017
Career 250SX Starts: 2
Career 250SX Podiums: 0
Career 250SX Wins: 0
Brandon Hartranft will race East Region.
IB Corp Racing Yamaha
#67 — Justin Hoeft
First Year in 250SX: 2017
Career 250SX Starts: 4
Career 250SX Podiums: 0
Career 250SX Wins: 0
#137 — Martin Castelo
First Year in 250SX: 2016
Career 250SX Starts: 2
Career 250SX Podiums: 0
Career 250SX Wins: 0
#170 — Michael Leib
First Year in 250SX: 2012
Career 250SX Starts: 24
Career 250SX Podiums: 0
Career 250SX Wins: 0
51Fifty Energy Drink Yamaha
#11 — Kyle Chisholm
First Year in 250SX: 2006
Career 250SX Starts: 26 (Note: Chisholm raced 450SX from 2009 through 2016.)
Career 250SX Podiums: 0
Career 250SX Wins: 0
#63 — Hayden Mellross
First Year in 250SX: 2016
Career 250SX Starts: 15
Career 250SX Podiums: 0
Career 250SX Wins: 0
AJE Motorsports Husqvarna
#59 — Cole Martinez
First Year in 250SX: 2014
Career 250SX Starts: 29
Career 250SX Podiums: 0
Career 250SX Wins: 0
#68 — Justin Starling
First Year in 250SX: 2012
Career 250SX Starts: 34
Career 250SX Podiums: 0
Career 250SX Wins: 0
JMC Motorsports Husqvarna
#81 — Chase Marquier
First Year in 250SX: 2016
Career 250SX Starts: 9
Career 250SX Podiums: 0
Career 250SX Wins: 0
#122 — Chris Howell
First Year in 250SX: 2010
Career 250SX Starts: 20
Career 250SX Podiums: 0
Career 250SX Wins: 0
Jon Ames and Austin Root will race East Region.
