The first two rounds of GT Arena Motocross are this weekend in Topeka inside the Stormont Vail Center, also known as the Kansas Expocentre- where Arenacross racing has been found since the first inception of PJ1 Super Arenacross.
New for the 23-24 season:
Open pro class with 2 main format with combined scores for nightly overall finishes.
Updated points system with only 1 point separation between each position.
Duels that pay 1 championship point to the winner.
Upgraded purse paying out over $104,000.
Television coverage on FS1, FS2, MavTV, and YouTube with Daniel Blair, Justin Brayton, Kristin Beat, and Arica Alread.
I have my three man team of:
Estonian native and MXGP rising talent, Jorgen Talviku #26
Triple Crown race winner and indoor assassin, Canadian Tyler Gibbs #22
Kansas City local untapped talent throttle artist, Dawson Kaub #23
Notable racers and athletes coming into the season:
Michael Hicks returns to defend his title with target set on a 5th belt, now racing for Rock River Yamaha
Mike Alessi aboard an MCR Honda (will miss Topeka to race WSX) finished 2nd last season
Carter Gordon earned number 3 and returns with Lemond's Honda
Chase Marquier on AEO KTM
Cheyenne Harmon with Lonestar Yamaha
Brett Greenley aboard a Honda Of The Ozarks CRF250R
Devin Milkovich's Twisted Team/Race Tech Honda features two athletes of Brandon Walther and Bryce Mclaud
Rookie Cael Bagby joins in from the central part of the gulf aboard a KTM 250SXF
FHK's RJ Mackenzie earned the final spot in the top 10 last season and returns to improve
Ft. Dodge native Collin Hinrichs
Additional athletes racing the opening weekend (that I know of):
Izaih Clark and Kyle Bitterman of Lasting Impressions Honda
Devin Harriman
Chandler Baker
Lance Kobusch
Matt Curler
Factor in the other contingent of regional guys and people I can't think of right now, I'm estimating a solid 35-40 rider roster this weekend.
You can watch live timing on www.arenamotocross.com - and the TV airings begin in January. Pro timed qualifying begins at 5pm both Friday and Saturday.
The real question is, how is my guy JMT's whoop speed?
Might have to see if I can get up there after work Saturday. Sounds like some awesome talent coming to Topeka. For any of you that haven't been to this event. If you get off at the South Topeka exit and go straight north, You'll run right into it.
Practice track whoop speed is on par top 5. I’m really impressed. As we know, race night is harder. I’m excited to see his talent under pressure!
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