Vital MX Pit Bits: 2024 Unadilla National

Unadilla, the Skyshot, and whips...they just go together. Octopi Media

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Teams have become much more cautious of their airboxes over the past couple of years. Octopi Media

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If we're the betting type, we'd say that even though Haiden Deegan will be eligible for a single digit after his soon-to-be National Championship...he'll likely stick with his familiar #38. Octopi Media

Max Anstie has stated he changed a lot since Washougal. Handlebars, suspension, engine spec, etc. It paid off at Unadilla. Octopi Media

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You know what they say about red heads and motocross... Octopi Media

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Bell has rolled out some unique helmets for their athletes but this one really pops. Octopi Media

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Levi Kitchen's Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki. Octopi Media

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TUCK ENGAGED! Octopi Media

Garrett Marchbanks' Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki KX250.

Garrett's back...back again. Welcome back to PC! How long until Marchbanks has a thick seat on this machine? Octopi Media

After not knowing if he'd even race the final rounds, to one spot off the podium at Unadilla. Impressive re-introduction to the 250 Pro Motocross class. Octopi Media

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Pro Circuit always has a grooved or cupped tire here and there... Octopi Media

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How signing a new two-year deal with Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki will make you feel. Octopi Media

Ty Masterpool is one of three riders who has a new two-year deal with Pro Circuit, joining Cameron McAdoo and Seth Hammaker. Octopi Media

This scene had to make Mitch smile. Octopi Media

Tickle back? Well, he is for Budds Creek. Octopi Media

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Spy the new aribox panel with air slots cut in. We want. Octopi Media

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More new digs from Alpinestars. Octopi Media

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Ken Roczen made his one and only 450 Pro Motocross start of 2024, as his second race of the season will be on a 250 at Ironman. Octopi Media

As we saw last year as well, Roczen chose KYB components for Pro Motoocross after running Showa in Supercross.

Unlike last year though, Kenny is on a KYB spring fork. Last year he ran a KYB PSF1 air fork in outdoors. Octopi Media

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Twisted Development powerplant, flanked by WCL front engine mounts and some old factory Suzuki upper engine mounts. Octopi Media

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A production rear linkage appears to be paired with the KYB rear shock. Speaking of which, this shock is basically a production RM-Z250 KYB unit with coatings. Octopi Media

Kenny with the scoop tire. Also, note, he's running steel axle and steel hardware in his linkage. Octopi Media

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We like having Kenny at Pro Motocross. More, please? Octopi Media

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Colt Nichols made his debut with the Twisted Tea HEP Suzuki team ahead of 2025. With this, he's parted ways with O'Neal and HJC to make this happen. Octopi Media

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The #2 has returned, as his machine gets a little fork air pressure check.

After a summer alone, J-Coop has a teammate with another returning at Budds Creek. Octopi Media

Flush fork height for J-Coop. Octopi Media

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More new threads from Alpinestars. Octopi Media

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Cooper Webb looked to have re-aggravated his thumb during the second moto crash but as of now is set to still race at Budds Creek. Octopi Media

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Who gets the ride back from the podium to the truck next? J-Coop, Webb, or Tomac? Octopi Media

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna team followed the lead of the MXGP team which reverted to more old-school Husky colors to celebrate the brand's heritage. In this case, Christian Craig had the gear to match. Octopi Media

A look at the very blue radiator shrouds. We dig it. Octopi Media

Malcolm Stewart also had a kit to match. Octopi Media

Do you wish they ran this look all year? Octopi Media

The white frames are so good too. Octopi Media

Cochran's bike didn't feature the molded-in module on the front fender like his teammates. Octopi Media

Cochran runs the older large axle, while Malcolm and Craig choose the production size (smaller) axle. Octopi Media

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While Hunter Lawrence made the move to the 2025 model, the 250 team has stuck with the 2024 model to finish out Pro Motocross. Could they switch for SMX? Time will tell. Octopi Media

Fox, HRC, and Jo are just killing it in the looks department. Octopi Media

Sadly, Jo Shimoda picked up a broken collarbone in the second moto. He's had it plated and should return quickly. SMX would be a go but we're not sure if he would rush back for Ironman as there's nothing left to gain. Octopi Media

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Chance Hymas also had a rough go. While he's lining up at Budds, it's not without some burns and a good hit to the noggin. Octopi Media

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If you'd like to learn more about Fly Racing's rise in the sport, check out the article on the homepage by our own Lewis Phillips. Octopi Media

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In a similar move to Grant Langston in 2007 and Ryan Villopoto in 2011, Hunter Lawrence chose to debut a new bike after the Loretta Lynn's break in the schedule. Octopi Media

After riding the final production 2025 CRF450R at the intro following RedBud, Hunter wanted to get a race trim version on track asap. For the team, it wasn't a huge departure as their engine, electronics, triple clamps, wheels, fuel tank, and other hard parts bolted right up. Octopi Media

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The biggest need was getting the new shock body that worked with this frame, adjusting suspension settings, working with a new linkage, and updating the ECU to work with the new airbox design. Octopi Media

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The frame wins are still in use on the new bike. Also, HRC equipped their works radiators and oil cooler system to Lawrence's bike for Unadilla. Probably in preparation for the race to be a total mudder. Octopi Media

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With Hunter making the switch, we believe that's the end of the old-gen platform being raced. As by the time Jett returns for SMX, he would also likely make the move to the new bike. Octopi Media

Hunter Lawrence displays his full trust in his new machine. Octopi Media

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A Red Bull lid is like the holy grail of motocross to some. Octopi Media

Speaking of Red Bull lids, here's a few more. Octopi Media

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Phil took his last Pro motos around his home race. Octopi Media

Black and white. Octopi Media

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It's a vibe. Octopi Media

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Practice start gone wrong. Octopi Media

Coty Schock returned to action at Unadilla! Octopi Media

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The #12 of Shane McElrath arrived at Unadilla on a new color and new team. Octopi Media

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Hmmm, KYB PSF1 air forks on a KX450. Octopi Media

With just a week or so on the bike, McElrath's results improved over his average HEP result. If he can crack a top ten in the final two rounds, it'll match his best HEP ride of the year. Octopi Media