Current Race: FOX RACEWAY
Saturday, May 27, 2023 3:00 PM CST
Pala, CA
2023 rendition of Summer of Pain will begin just about an hour north of San Diego, California at Fox Raceway. Lots of interesting storylines going into National No. 1, such as Jett Lawrence moving up to the 450s to do battle with his Honda teammate Chase Sexton & former 450MX Champion Dylan Ferrandis.
Also a notable change to the scheduling in 2023 with the SMX races to come later in the year, in that there are only 11 Nationals this summer, with the second round at Pala getting the boot, which also makes Ironman the finale once again.
The overall depth of this 250 Motocross field is in a great spot despite notable injuries. Star Yamaha alone has five riders slated to hit the gate at Pala, including some potential title contenders in Justin Cooper and Haiden Deegan. The KTM group teams have some down-the-order power as well with R.J. Hampshire with Rockstar Husky, and seemingly now outdoor specialist Max Vohland with Red Bull KTM, but there's still another name under that rig as well.
One of the biggest stories in either class this season is the insertion of Tom Vialle into the AMA scene. The Red Bull KTM rider already has two World Titles to his name, including just last year in a dramatic late-season comeback. Can Vialle now conquer America in just his first try in the Great Outdoors?
Get siged up today to play MXD360's 23MX Summer of Pain Tour! The opening round to the season kicks off this weekend at Fox Raceway in Pala, CA. It's only $11.95 for 11 rounds of our salary based league. So get signed up today & hire your four 250MX & four 450MX rider team, with your $3.5M budget before Saturday's 3pm CT lockout. Good luck!
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