What's happening with Team USA? ANOTHER MXGP team closing it's doors!? | Moto News Worldwide

[@themotocrossnetwork]

Well, its official. Eli Tomac replacing Sexton.

[@FastCoachToby]

What? Did Eli accept to ride MXON?!

[@SlowRider72]

Just broke a few minutes ago that Tomac is in!

[@Papparratzi]

Looks like Star Yamaha got their two riders in after all

[@kenfarnsworth5420]

Hell no we shouldn't pull out of MXON. Cooper Webb is not a "B" rider.

[@mikeable1376]

Webb is no b rider AP & ET will give a shot at a top 3 the 250 class to me is the hardest class. But I think Webb can hold his own and do well, It is sad D Boy is not going a lot of rider would love this change. Hope we go but what ever we do these guys will make us proud.

[@alvinguy567]

Copper webb definitely not a b rider!!

[@Fastbeeezy]

On motocross…he is infact a b rider😂

[@kenfarnsworth5420]

@Fastbeeezy are you too young to remember Coop on a 250? One of the best in the world during his time.

[@Bodie2020]

@@Fastbeeezywell,, that depends on his mood. Look at his mxdn races years ago. He did pretty well.

[@themotocrossnetwork]

My point was, that was YEARS ago. He hasn't been on a 250 in a while, he's in the rebuilding phase. He's by no means a top 450 guy or 250 right now. I'm not saying in general he is, normally he's a title contender. But with those considerations, not so much.

[@scottdries1106]

Bummer on your injury Derek. I suffered the same injury though I severed all my stomach muscles they said. No sit-ups 👍had to roll onto my face and do a push-up to get up🤣that’s what rippin whoops on a CR500 can get you. I’ll be watching for you God bless

[@rochellestanley9532]

250 class is the deciding factor, and Webb will deliver 🇺🇸🥇

[@DUBYA-DUBYA]

I agree that Eli should sit out to focus on world supercross and 2025. This decision shouldn’t all fall on Eli, that’s kind of bullshit. Roger should have never said that before Eli made his decision. So I hope Eli respectfully denies!

[@panic-revv85]

He's not a bitch, he'll go when asked.

[@brantleywinfrey]

It looks like Eli might be going, I bet he feels obligated considering what Decoster said.

[@darinkeesey6408]

Just send 3 Star yamaha guys.

[@FastCoachToby]

Yeah, if Deegan replaced Plessinger it would probably be a stronger team and 3 Yamahas 💪

[@ConradHanson]

Jett Lawrence is the best rider on the planet and Hunter is not far behind. Tomac is right there with Hunter. Cooper Webb is a great fill in. Plessinger is a weak link for sure. I rather have Deegan on the 250 and Webb in Plessingers spot.

[@mikeschlup5279]

Prado , Herlings and Gaiser would beg to differ

[@dougcouper5242]

​@mikeschlup5279 ask Herlings who is the best. He has already said Jett is fastest man on the planet .

[@2strokin70]

Yes Jet and Hunter are both good but the only problem with that is they're going to be riding for Australia more than likely I'm assuming so yeah that doesn't do us any good and they are very good that is for sure but yes I believe that Prado and herling's will definitely give them a run for their money that's for sure

[@mikeharmon3272]

That's just a ilinformed comment AP better then Cooper outdoors

[@ConradHanson]

@@mikeharmon3272 You don't get it do you? Cooper Webb is a fighter and will stop at nothing to win a race or at least hold his position. Plessinger on the other hand is a politician and would rather let someone pass him than create an incident, essentially a puss. plus he falls a lot when he is nervous or whatever.

[@chucktrotter9699]

9.23.24 If ET3 and Deegs don't want to go for git about it

[@mikeschlup5279]

Deeds needs surgery...on his hand

[@natel7382]

Tbh if I was any of the oems I wouldn't send a team. Its a lose lose. Just a ton of money out of pocket with no upside. Even the Olympics is a joke now. If Eli, or any rider, gets Injured it's such a waste. I get representing your country but it's not about that. In the end it's about making money for promoters.

[@dalethomas8444]

Never refer to Cooper Web as a B level rider. The fact that you said that blows me away!

[@MX76er]

No offence to Hymas but Webb is an upgrade in the 250 class. 4x champ, I count regional titles

[@ryancarlisle4621]

@@MX76er 5 if your counting 250sx, he was back to back 250 sx champ 2015-16, one 250 outdoors, and 2 450sx, funny how people say he sucks outdoors, but was an absolute bad ass as a 250 outdoor champ, he can beat the 250 euros!!!

[@christopher7935]

no disrespect if we pull out this year, if we can't send our best riders then why are we going just to get our a$$ kicked

[@lifeafterjess8872]

This is ridiculous! Another example of profit over people. Zero respect for any rider or team that doesn't step up. Props to Webb for being a true American hero.

[@impactjim]

Have a question for you. Have you ever broken a scafiod? Odds are no. It Ended Rick Johnson's carreer. Profit is the way of the series. 31 races proves it. Suggestion, Have a talk with Davey Combs and Feld, tell them they are not allowed to make a profit. See how that works out for you. Accusing riders of being resined to racing MXON, go ride 31 races in a season then make a comment after.

[@zcole6612]

The Guy that owns the MXON is making a ton of money . Why should riders have to pay 20,000 of there own money to go ride for free

[@lifeafterjess8872]

@@impactjim I destroyed all the cartilage around mine so it floats around my wrist infinitely...so yes I'm very aware. I did it earing multiple state championships in progression to the professional level in AMA hare&hound and best in the desert. I did it all while working full time to support my racing efforts out of pocket so again yes I'm more than qualified to have an opinion. My dues are more than paid. I've been to more Anaheim openers than any active racer. Again my personal money supporting the sport I love. The sport these crooks are exploiting. I'd go race mxdn "that's it's original title" on my own dime on a stock bike for my country regardless of results or profit. These teams and riders need a reality check almost as much as you do.

[@guywhitecotton1376]

Let Deegan ride open on his 250

[@mattwright9750]

DEEGAN NEEDS SuRGERY!!! It’s okay when Hymas and sexton miss for health reasons but not Deegan.

[@GotYa5.0]

Eli is in I thought

[@djc7039]

SMX is leading to injured riders as expected.

[@impactjim]

Tomac!

[@zcole6612]

No teams go to MXON and I bet next year there will be some money handed out .

[@bjorn1034]

Infront whos running the show in MXGP is making a mistake having these fly away races..this does not promote the Motocross scene.. The cost is ridiculous and you see that in every Fly away race that there's half of a grid and they have to fill up with local guys who are lapped after two laps that is not how you should run it.. they are killing the business and it will probably disappear in a few years..as everybody knows Gasgas went bust and the word is that this will also kill Husqvarna..

[@ryancarlisle4621]

How funny, a B-level mx media outlet calling Webb a B level rider, you obviously dont know as much as you think about Webb going down to a 250, you dont lose your speed, all he needs is one week, and I would bet you $10grand Webb will do way better then Hymas!!!

[@FastEddy301]

Webb is not good outdoors on a 450, he would be considered "B" on a 450. On a 250 forget about it, B at best.

[@williamharris7357]

They should pull out,having this event every year is ridiculous, it should be like the Ryder Cup every two years it would build more hype like the Ryder Cup produces the only people that win are the promoters , too big expense on the teams that's why mitch doesn't send anyone

[@dougcouper5242]

I'm sure Mitch needs the money.

[@vesaliimatta1353]

Motocross of nations 2023 was poor for USA! Maybe better this time!

[@vesaliimatta1353]

Giving up is for loosers, no, no, no!

[@Papparratzi]

WTF, Never ever is pulling out for the best. It’s not an option. You race for the nation whether the chance is a win or last place. Only losers would suggest that. Roger doesn’t want to manage it, unless he can put a good result on his pegboard. Thats selfish. We need a new team manger that doesn’t have a dog in the fight and is burnt out on the grind of MX-24/7

[@David_peo1982]

Deegan Webb tomac should all go Webb is no B rider 2sx championships A+ if ask me

[@FastEddy301]

Too bad it's not an SX race. Webb has one outdoor 450 win his entire career. He will be lucky to get a top 10.

[@Gazza-zg2tr]

Deegan should of stepped up, ffs your riding for the pride of your country, your country needs you ? this is the second year he has made excuses.RV and RC didnt have his attitude they came to Europe and showed there fireworks on what they could do.I think he is scared of Kay De Wolf and the Coenan Brothers.and Simon Langenfeder.And if Slow Rider below is right that Tomac is in? Star Ymaha are already sending Ansties bike for the uk team,Star could have sent 4 bikes.Deegan,Webb,Tomac now that would have been a good team no disrespect to AP.I dont think Roger Decoster would have been impressed though no KTMS lol.

[@mattwright9750]

DEEGAN NEEDS TO GET SURGERY!!!!! He has stated that many many many times and still people talk as if he hasn’t said this and it’s annoying. Why aren’t you as Critical on Hymas or the Kawi boys because they never go. I believe there is more to it as well with the teams. I believe Gypsy tales theory that Bobby Reagan and star Yamaha don’t want Haiden in Roger decosters hands at all. Which is similar to why Kawi doesn’t want to send there guys because of Roger.

[@peterblackburn1903]

Sit it out,

[@ochoabtor9597]

Give up, what?!? Send Privateers before just giving up!!!