Round 1 of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Fox Raceway brought the heat π΄π₯
The Red Bull KTM squad came out swinging with Jorge Prado making a statement all day long, charging to consistent 2-2 moto finishes and landing P2 Overall in the 450MX class. Prado looked comfortable up front from the opening laps and proved he’s going to be a serious contender this summer.
Aaron Plessinger battled through stacked competition and rough conditions all day, showing his trademark grit and determination while fighting inside the top pack throughout the motos. “The Cowboy” kept charging until the checkers dropped π€
Eli Tomac showed solid speed early in the day and continued building momentum in his first outdoor appearance with the orange squad. Unfortunately, the day didn’t go as planned after issues during racing kept him from the result everyone was hoping for, but the speed is there and the comeback continues.
Julien Beaumer impressed in his return to racing action, putting together a strong ride in the 250MX class and securing a Top 5 Overall finish. Beaumer looked smooth, aggressive, and right back in the fight after time away from competition π
π QUICK STATS
• Jorge Prado — 2-2 Moto Scores // P2 Overall
• Aaron Plessinger — P8 Overall
• Eli Tomac — First Moto crash - DNS moto 2
• Julien Beaumer — P5 Overall in 250MX