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Hard to believe Justin Barcia is starting his 17th season as a professional.

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  • Triumph & Tribulation After their somewhat tumultuous but impressive debut in American SuperMotocross, the British brand Triumph has doubled down for their second season.
  • Double Agent Once fully immersed in the world of personal watercraft racing, Red Bull KTM Factory rider Julien Beaumer now has his sights locked on succeeding on two wheels.
  • The Never-Ending Race The THOR Mini O’s, first run in 1972, has grown into the single largest—and longest—motocross race in the world.
  • From Down Under to the Top Team Australia’s win at the 2024 FIM Motocross of Nations was a victory 40 years in the making.

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