Just Two Weeks Remain Until the World Descends on Crawfordsville, Indiana
Tickets Still Available for 78th Running of the “Olympics of Motocross”.
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – The countdown is underway until the world’s most prestigious motocross race makes its anticipated return to the United States when the 78th running of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) brings the racing world to Crawfordsville, Indiana. A total of 38 teams from 36 different countries and two international delegations, each comprising three of every nation’s most elite athletes, will converge at Ironman Raceway for a three-day showcase of the best motocross racing on the planet from October 3-5.
An action-packed weekend will feature a variety of activities both on and off the track, which will immerse the international contingent of passionate race fans and loyal supporters into an Olympic style atmosphere where national pride is celebrated, and camaraderie serves as the centerpiece of the biggest event on the racing calendar. A variety of ticket options for the 2025 MXoN are still available, ranging from single-day admission for Sunday’s championship races to four-day admission that allows fans to be a part of all the festivities, not to mention exclusive VIP access for the ultimate and most memorable spectator experience.
Simply log on to www.MXoNUSA.com for all ticket information.
A total of 108 athletes from six different continents will wear the colors of their respective countries and will go bar-to-bar over the course of the weekend, all of which will culminate with a battle for the coveted Chamberlain Cup. While Australia enters the MXoN as defending champions and will return with its winning lineup of Hunter Lawrence, Jett Lawrence, and Kyle Webster, there is no shortage of countries poised to challenge their supremacy, brimming with the finest talent from the SMX World Championship Series and FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP).
Look no further than the host nation to find arguably the most prominent threat to Australia’s current reign. The USA is the winningest country in the history of the MXoN and will not only have the full-fledged support of the home crowd but will also feature a lineup defined by multi-time champions in Haiden Deegan, Chase Sexton, and Eli Tomac. The last time Sexton and Tomac represented their country on home soil at RedBud in 2022, it resulted in a record 23rd victory for the Americans. Equipped with what could be considered one of the most decorated and talented lineups in U.S. Motocross Team history, all eyes will be on the stars and stripes as they chase a 24th triumph.
Other recent champions like the Netherlands, with Glenn Coldenhoff, Calvin Vlaanderen, and Kay de Wolf, France, with Romain Febvre, Maxime Renaux, and Mathis Valin, Germany, with Simon Lagenfelder, Ken Roczen, and Max Spies, and Italy, with Andrea Adamo, Andrea Bonacorsi, and Antonio Cairoli, are all loaded with former FIM World Champions and AMA National Champions, along with multi-race winners. Not to be outdone, less proven countries like Slovenia, led by Tim Gajser, Switzerland, led by Jeremy Seewer, Latvia, led by Pauls Jonass, and Belgium, anchored by the Coenen brothers, will fly under the radar and could be surprise contenders thanks to the hugely talented athletes at the foundation of their respective teams.
The weekend formally gets underway on Friday, October 3, with start practice for all participants in addition to the tension-filled drawing of gates for the qualifying races. Friday will conclude with the celebrated Nucor MXoN Grand Parade of Nations, where the riders for each country will be introduced to the thousands of passionate fans in attendance. Event Grand Marshal Jeff Ward will be a focal point of the parade.
On Saturday, October 4, riders will take to the track at Ironman Raceway for the first time as free practice will give way to the critical qualifying races, where each class races on its own to configure the starting lineup for the championship motos. Saturday will also host the first two races of the Yamaha YZ BLU CRU FIM World SuperFinale, with the 65cc and 85cc divisions.
Everything culminates on Sunday, October 5, with the battle for victory at the MXoN. The 125cc race for the BLU CRU SuperFinale will kick off the day, followed by the B-Final to determine the final country that will line up on the championship gate. Opening Ceremonies officially kicks off the afternoon and will give way to the three races that will decide which country emerges triumphant. Race 1 will feature MXGP + MX2, followed by Race 2 with MX2 + Open, and concluding with MXGP + Open.
In addition to the variety of action on the track, several festivities will provide entertainment for the fans when the track is quiet. Racer X Live Powered by Vurb Moto will offer bench racing and special guests on Friday and Saturday evening, while the Rave of Nations Laser Light Show will bring both nights to an energetic close. Additionally, the MXoN Jeremy McGrath Holeshot Challenge will take place on Saturday at the conclusion of the qualifying races.