Racer X - Motocross & Supercross NewsRacer X
  • All Series
  • Subscribe Now
  • Supercross
    • News
    • Schedule
    • TV Schedule
    • Results
    • Standings
    • Teams
    • Riders
    • Tracks
    • The Vault
  • Motocross
    • News
    • Schedule
    • TV Schedule
    • Results
    • Standings
    • Riders
    • Teams
    • Tracks
    • The Vault
  • SuperMotocross
    • News
    • Schedule
    • TV Schedule
    • Results
    • Standings
    • Teams
    • Riders
    • Tracks
  • MXGP
    • News
    • Schedule
    • TV Schedule
    • Results
    • Standings
    • Teams
    • Riders
    • Tracks
  • GNCC
    • News
    • Schedule
    • TV Schedule
    • Results
    • Standings
    • Riders
    • Tracks
  • Loretta Lynn’s
    • News
    • The Vault
  • More Series
    • MXoN
    • WSX
    • WMX
    • Australian SX
    • Australian MX
    • Canadian MX
    • EnduroCross
    • Straight Rhythm
  • Features
    • 10 Things
    • 30 Greatest AMA Motocrossers
    • 3 on 3
    • 250 Words
    • 450 Words
    • Arenacross Report
    • Between the Motos
    • Breakdown
    • Deals of the Week
    • GNCC Report
    • Great Battles
    • How to Watch
    • Injury Report
    • Insight
    • In the Mag, On the Web
    • Lockdown Diaries
    • Longform
    • MXGP Race Reports
    • My Favorite Loretta Lynn's Moto
    • Next
    • Next Level
    • Observations
    • On This Day in Moto
    • Open Mic
    • Podcasts
    • Photo Galleries
    • Privateer Profile
    • Race Day Feed
    • Racerhead
    • Racer X Awards
    • Racer X Films
    • Racer X Redux
    • Rapid Reaxtion
    • RX Exhaust
    • Saturday Night Live
    • Staging Area
    • The Conversation
    • The List
    • The Lives They Lived
    • The Moment
    • Things We Learned at the Ranch
    • UnPhiltered
    • Videos
    • Wake-Up Call
    • Where Are They Now
    • 50 Years of Pro Motocross
  • Shop
    • New Releases
    • Men's
    • Women's
    • Youth
    • Accessories
    • Sales Rack
    • Stickers
  • About Us
  • The Mag
    • Digital Magazine Bookstand
    • Customer Care
    • Current Issue
    • Newsletter
    • Store Locator
    • Subscribe
    • Sell Racer X
  • One Click Sign-In

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    OR

    Sign in with your username and password

    • Sign In
  • Motocross
  • News
  • Schedule
  • TV Schedule
  • Results
  • Standings
  • Riders
  • Teams
  • Tracks
  • The Vault
  • Subscribe Now
  • Table of Contents
Results Archive
Mini Os
THOR Mini O's
News
Results
WSX
WSX Australian GP
News
Upcoming
GNCC
GNCC Cruise
Fri Dec 5
News
Upcoming
WSX
WSX Swedish GP
Sat Dec 6
News
Upcoming
WSX
WSX South Africa GP
Sat Dec 13
News
Full Schedule

MX Preview Show: Episode 2, 250 Class

May 24, 2023, 12:15pm
Kellen Brauer Kellen Brauer Steve Matthes Steve Matthes Jason Thomas Jason Thomas Jason Weigandt Jason WeigandtEditorial Director
  • Home
  • Motocross
  • Multimedia
  • Video
  • Motocross Preview Shows
  • 2023 Pro Motocross 250 Class Preview Show
Pala, CA Fox RacewayAMA Pro Motocross Championship

Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and Jason Thomas preview the upcoming 11 rounds of the 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship kicking off on May 27 in Southern California. The 250 class is wide open with reigning two-time champion Jett Lawrence graduating to the 450 class. Will it be his brother Hunter Lawrence who steps in and takes over or will other proven winners like Jo Shimoda, Justin Cooper, RJ Hampshire, Jeremy Martin, or maybe even someone else walk home with a title?

Thanks to our sponsors: Monster Energy, Maxxis, New Ray Toys, Fly Racing, and Maxima Racing Oils.

For more information and to get your tickets for the 2023 season, visit promotocross.com.

Hosts: Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and Jason Thomas
Edit by Kellen Brauer
Film courtesy of: Feld Motor Sports, NBC Sports, Tom Journet, and Kellen Brauer

Monster energy

Sometimes you just need that boost, that push, that focus… that punch of energy to get you going. You need Monster. 

Most companies spend their money on ad agencies, TV commercials, radio spots and billboards to try tell you how good their products are. At Monster, we do things differently — because Monster Energy is not just a drink. It’s a lifestyle in a can.  

We support the scene, our bands, our athletes and our fans.  We back athletes so they can make a career out of their passion.  We promote concert tours, so our favorite bands can visit your hometown.  We celebrate with our fans and riders by throwing parties and making the coolest events we can think of a reality.  

Monster is the relentless pursuit of victory, being your best, being at the top of your game. It is the most badass energy drink on the planet. 

Monster is the world’s greatest skiers and skaters, boarders and bikers, rockers and racers, gamers and Girls.  

Monster Energy — Unleash the Beast!

maxxis

Maxxis International is committed to delivering high performance tyres to the world. Their products are unequalled in quality and performance. With over forty-five years of manufacturing experience and the ingenuity of their people, they have created new technologies to develop their diversified tyre products. Their products are thoroughly tested in their own facilities and at the world's leading tyre test centres. In addition, their engineers test their tyres with their national and world-class champions.

FLY RACING

Since 1998, FLY Racing has been committed to relentless pursuing improvement and innovation in motocross and off-road apparel. FLY Racing is charging into 2023 with improvements to both style and performance. Led by the industry leading Formula helmet featuring RHEON Technology, FLY Racing has become synonymous with innovation and outside-the-box thinking. FLY Racing has the widest product range in the sport, ensuring you can find exactly what you’re looking for. In short, FLY Racing embodies all things motocross. Check out the new line at FLYRacing.com, @FLYRACINGUSA on social media, and our athletes at Monster Energy Supercross and Pro Motocross Championship events in 2023.

NEW RAY TOYS

New Ray Toys has been creating cool toys and die cast motorcycles/replicas since 1986.

We have branch offices in the United States, Hong Kong, France, Italy and Germany as well as specialty distributors throughout the world.

Here in the U.S., New Ray Toys has been one of the premiere die cast toys manufacturer/distributor/licensee for all 7 Major OEM’s and over the years have created the most realistic Die Cast Race Bike Replicas, Transporter Racing Haulers, Stock Dirt Bikes, Sport Bikes, ATV’s, UTV’s, Snowmobiles & Scooters and distributing them to all major channels in our Power Sports market.

Check out the list of MX teams we have worked with past and present: Bud Racing, Honda/HRC Racing, Factory Connection Geico Honda, Makita Suzuki, Rockstar/Makita Suzuki, Two Two Motorsports/Honda/Kawasaki, RCH Suzuki, Moto XXX Hooters Racing, Yoshimura Suzuki, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki, Monster Energy Kawasaki, San Manuel L & M Yamaha, Factory Yamaha, JGR Yamaha/Suzuki, Nitro Circus, Red Bull KTM, Rockstar Husqvarna.

Maxima Racing Oils

Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Southern California, Maxima is recognized as one of the most coveted brands in the racing industry. Decades of active involvement in professional racing has led to powerful technology and a full array of market leading products. The company continues its heritage by playing an active role in the sport and racing communities. We strive to deliver superior quality for the recreational athlete or World Champion.

Don’t Miss a Moto!

 

Sign up for our newsletter to get headlines, info, and scoops as soon as they break. As a bonus, you’ll be entered into our weekly giveaways too!

TGI Freeday - Newsletter Giveaway
By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy. Must be 18 years of age or older to win.
Forms on this page are protected by reCAPTCHA, its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Previous Next
 The Conversation: Levi Kitchen Wed May 24 The Conversation: Levi Kitchen Fly Racing Racer X Podcast: Michael Leib Wed May 24 Fly Racing Racer X Podcast: Michael Leib
Read Now
January 2026 Issue Now Available
Get Racer X on your iPhone
Check out all the exclusive content this month on any device!
Read Now
The January 2026 Digital Issue Availalbe Now

Motocross & Supercross News - Racer X

122 Vista Del Rio Drive, Morgantown, WV 26508 | 304-284-0084 | Contact Us
©1999 - 2025 Filter Publications LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Preferences | Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
designed at: Website Design at Impulse Studios
New stories have been posted