Kitchen’s 2nd Podium

Levi Kitchen finished 5-2 for third overall, earning his second career overall Pro Motocross podium at the same track he earned his maiden podium at one year ago.

Star Teammates on Podium

For the second time in the first three rounds, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing had two teammates on the overall podium as Cooper claimed second and Kitchen claimed third overall.

Fourth Time with Three Different

With three different brands on the podium in both 250 Class motos at round three, that means four of the first six motos of the season have had three different brands on the podium.

#18 is 6-for-6

Jett Lawrence claimed his sixth consecutive 450 Class moto win to start the season. He continues his undefeated streak through a track that has been a season-ender for a couple of top riders in the past.

Perfect Landing

Jett has also led all 92 laps completed in the premier class to date.

Through the first three 450 Class Pro Motocross events of his career, Jett Lawrence has:

-3 top qualifiers
-Holeshot 5 out of 6 motos
-Won all 6 moto wins
-Led all 92 laps
-Won all 3 overalls

Plessinger’s 5th Podium

Aaron Plessinger claimed his fifth career 450 Class overall podium with 4-2 moto finishes for second overall in his first trip to the podium this summer. It was his 32nd start in the premier class.

KTM Teammates Share Podium

With Plessinger and Cooper Webb (sixth career 450 Class overall podium) on the overall podium together, this race marked the first time a pair of Red Bull KTM teammates shared the overall podium since the 2014 Ironman National on August 16, 2014, with Red Bull KTM’s Ken Roczen (first overall) and Ryan Dungey (third overall).

When Jeffrey Herlings came over to the U.S. and raced the 2017 Pro Motocross finale he raced for Red Bull KTM, but he was not technically teammates with Marvin Musquin (second overall that day) for that entire season, so not counting that one-off. (Side note: this was also the last time three KTM riders shared an overall podium).

Other Stats and Things to Point Out

Masterpool Masterperformance

Ty Masterpool rode his butt off in his second race in the 450 Class, finishing 5-4 for an unfortunate sixth overall. Masterpool was down in the first turn of moto one, was dead last, and came back to finish fifth. Then, the #81 was running third late in the second moto until a late pass from Dylan Ferrandis. Still, it was a huge day for the Texas native. One week after Masterpool received the Privateer Power award for his debut at the second round (7-7 for sixth overall), he earned both the Privateer Power and the RC Hard Charger awards for his third round performance.

Marching Marchbanks

In his 450 season debut, Garrett Marchbanks rode home 6-8 finishes for seventh overall.

4 Top Tens For Drake

After a bike issue at the opening round, Derek Drake rattled off four straight top-ten finishes. His streak ended in the second moto at Thunder Valley, as he finished 12. But his 8-12 was still good enough for 11th overall, as he claimed his third consecutive top-15 overall finish.

SMX Standings Update

The biggest takeaway in the SMX standings is that after round 20 (of 31), Cooper Webb and Chase Sexton are tied for the 450SMX points lead with 416 points apiece.

Awards

FMF Privateer Power Award

Ty Masterpool | 5-4 for sixth overall

RC Hard Charger Award

Ty Masterpool | from 40th to fifth in first 450 Class moto

Vlogs/Videos

Haiden Deegan

Muc-Off/FXR/ClubMX Yamaha

RJ Wageman’s GoPro Qualifying Lap

Weege Show

"IT'S ALL BECAUSE OF THEIR BIKE SETUP" THUNDER VALLEY MX REWIND // Bubba's World w/ James Stewart

2023 Thunder Valley National | Best Post-Race Show Ever

Infield Access - 2023 Thunder Valley National Trackside RAW | Racer X Films