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Each week, Slaw, Troy, and sometimes Denny Stephenson, (and sometimes Cade Clason) will come up with some topics and then list the riders most likely to accomplish those feats. Hence the title “Most Likely”. Most would call us beautiful minds.
This week we’re taking a closer look at the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki squad that will include Levi Kitchen, Garrett Marchbanks, Cameron McAdoo, Seth Hammaker and Ty Masterpool (Note: Drew Adams is expected to race Supercross Futures in 2025). Who will have the most wins? Who is poised to bounce back? We dive in.
Which rider is most likely to bring home a championship in 2025?
Slaw: This will likely depend on if Levi Kitchen is going up against Haiden Deegan next year. If not, I think Kitchen is a favorite to capture the title on the opposite coast of Deegan. If he squares off with Deegs, his chances will lower, but aren’t completely gone.
Cameron McAdoo, if he can stay healthy, should also be in the running for a title.
Troy: Gotta be Kitchen, man. It is the year of The Chef. He’s due for one. He got close in 2024 and I think 2025 will be a breakthrough year for him.
Which rider will most likely get the most podiums?
Slaw: Going with Kitchen here once again. He had seven podiums in 2024 and I think he will only improve going into 2025.
Troy: Again, I have to go with Kitchen. He is on a different tier of talent than the rest of the squad. Sorry not sorry.
Which rider is most likely going to have the most successful rebuilding year?
Slaw: I’d have to think Ty Masterpool will have a much better season in Supercross. Look, the book on Ty has always been he can’t ride Supercross and while 2024 wasn’t great, he did make four main events in the 450 Class. Dropping back to the 250 and a full season with a factory team will only help his chances of solving his issues in Supercross.
Troy: It is between Hammaker, Marchbanks and McAdoo. Let’s go with Hammaker because I think he makes more races than he did in 2024 and that was the only thing holding him back. If he gets through a year healthy, a big if at this point, we will finally see the talent we all know he was.
Which rider will most likely be the most consistent?
Slaw: Kitchen or Cam. The reason I’ll go Kitchen is Cam can’t seem to stay healthy the last few years.
Troy: Kitchen. See above.
Which rider is most likely going to get the most wins in Supercross?
Slaw: Kitchen. He had three in 2024, and I think that number will only go up next year.
Troy: Kitchen. Since we are only talking about Supercross right now. Outdoors would be a different story.
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