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A month into the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the summer component of the Monster Energy SMX World Championship, the time has arrived for the top prospects in amateur motocross to come together for the first gathering of the SMX Next – Motocross Scouting Moto Combine, scheduled to commence this Friday, July 3, from Michigan’s legendary RedBud MX. The Combine will take place on the eve of the 53rd running of the 5.11 RedBud National and will kick off the weekend festivities for this year’s race as part of America’s 250th Anniversary celebration.
The SMX Next initiative combines two summer Scouting Moto Combines, at RedBud and Ironman, with the five races that comprise SMX Next – Supercross during the winter and spring. The season will culminate with the SMX Next World All-Stars, which will take place during the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Playoffs. This year-long collaboration under the SMX League cultivates the development of the top A & B class prospects in amateur motocross, providing a defined path to the prestigious professional level of SMX.
“SMX Next is a proven development program that continues to foster young talent through one-of-a-kind exposure opportunities alongside the sport’s premier professional championships. It is rare in the world of motorsports to find such a meticulous, hands-on initiative to nurture the next generation of athletes, let alone serve as the catalyst for a new breed of exciting young racers brimming with potential,” said Jim Perry, Program Director for the Scouting Moto Combine. “From multi-time champions like Haiden Deegan to rising stars like Cole Davies, SMX Next has served as the proving ground for the future stars of the sport. The Scouting Moto Combines take the program a step further through one-on-one mentorship from Rider Coaches, which has included the likes of AMA Hall of Famers like Broc Glover, Chad Reed, and Kevin Windham. We’re excited to welcome the first group of prospects this summer on what will be a memorable weekend at RedBud.”
Friday’s Combine will be highlighted by a pair of 25 Minute + 1 Lap motos on the famed RedBud layout, where a winner and overall podium will be determined. Additionally, all 25 prospects will be included in the fanfare of Saturday’s National, with a special 10-minute practice session on the fully prepped track that will lead up to opening ceremonies.
SMX Next – Motocross // RedBud Combine Lineup:
#10 Wyatt Thurman KTM
#14 Kane Bollasina Yamaha
#15 Thor Powell GASGAS
#20 Kayd Kingsford Honda
#23 Landon Gibson Husqvarna
#24 Owen Covell Yamaha
#27 Vincent Wey Kawasaki
#29 McKayden Fitch Yamaha
#34 Grant McDonald KTM
#41 Brandon Eade KTM
#46 Luke Fauser KTM
#48 Trinnytie Batchelor Kawasaki
#49 Brennon Harrison Husqvarna
#50 Chace Lawton Kawasaki
#57 Jesson Turner Yamaha
#95 William P. Canaguier III Kawasaki
#105 Franklin Bowsher Yamaha
#177 Kade Johnson Kawasaki
#188 Cade Bradley Honda
#247 Tegan Kortenbach KTM
#260 Carson Wood Yamaha
#373 Gavin Betts Kawasaki
#404 Riley Busse Yamaha
#444 Wyatt Duff Kawasaki
#883 Blake Thomas Honda
