Slaw
The relationship between Jorge Prado and Monster Energy Kawasaki appears to be beyond repair.
Multiple reports have Prado and Kawasaki going their separate ways following the SuperMotocross Playoffs after just one year into a multi-year deal. Over the weekend, Steve Matthes all but confirmed that Prado will be moving on after the Playoffs, which kick off Sept. 6 in Charlotte.
Following the final round of Pro Motocross at Budds Creek, where Prado finished 43rd in qualifying but got into the motos due to the top 10 rule, and went 11-12 for 10th overall, he posted on his personal Instagram that he “never felt comfortable on the bike, not even a bit!”
“P-6 Overall in the @promotocross standings. It was a very tough season to say the least. Cruising around every single race was heartbreaking for me, especially knowing my capabilities… Never felt comfortable on the bike, not even a bit! This builds to an unsafe feeling on it. Didn’t expect this year to go this way at all.
“Happy to be in one piece and fit. Hopefully we’re back where we belong soon 🫡
“Note: With cruising I meant, that I couldn’t ride to my full potential , even tho I gave my 100% and had to set myself to ride on a safe speed.”
I’ve been trying to recall a relationship going this badly, this publicly in our sport and I can’t remember one.
And this one appears to be coming to an end very soon.
