Hunter Lawrence proved he had the raw speed at Ford Field by clocking the fastest qualifying time, but the Detroit dirt bit back during the 450SX Main Event. While charging through the pack on his Progressive HRC Honda CRF450R Works Edition, a violent crash in the whoops left him with a damaged front brake and an eventual 18th-place finish. This uncharacteristic result drops him to second in the standings, trailing Eli Tomac by four points.
Meanwhile, Jo Shimoda showcased his trademark resilience in the 250SX East class. Despite admitting he struggled to find his rhythm all day, Shimoda capitalized on the track's high attrition rate to secure a hard-fought third-place podium on his CRF250RWE. He currently sits third in the championship chase, just 14 points off the lead.
Yoshimura R&D expands into the studio with the launch of the Pivotable podcast, featuring "Skateboarder of the Century" Steve Caballero. In a wide-ranging debut, Caballero proves that being 61 hasn’t slowed him down, diving into everything from the creation of the legendary "Half Cab" shoe to his late-blooming obsession with motocross.
The episode offers a humorous but professional look at a career built on genuine relationships—and the reality that his shoes still sell well enough to keep him on the Vans roster. Whether you’re a fan of the Bones Brigade or just want to hear how a skating icon transitioned into a Kawasaki-riding moto ambassador, this podcast delivers the goods. Just don't expect him to settle into a rocking chair yet; he’s still busy eyeing a backflip before he calls it a day.
Honda HRC Petronas rider Tom Vialle just pulled off a Swiss masterpiece, securing his first-ever MXGP overall victory at the MXGP of Switzerland in Frauenfeld. After a dominant win in the first moto and a gritty charge from outside the top 20 to sixth in the second, the Frenchman proved he’s adapted to the RS-12-powered Honda CRF450RW with record speed—even if he was the last person to realize he’d actually won until he stepped behind the podium.
"it is a very cool to have won the GP, my first in the MXGP class and my first with this new team and hopefully the first of many," he said after the race. "It was a very tricky circuit and not something I’m used to, but I kept fighting until the end and while I did make a couple of mistakes, it is good to know that I have been at the front in three different types of track."
With this performance, Vialle has clawed within seven points of the championship lead, showing that whether it's Swiss mud or hard-pack, he’s a serious title threat. It seems the only thing faster than Vialle’s laps is how quickly he's making the rest of the field wonder if he brought a secret "Stateside" turbo button back to Europe with him.
The team over at Vital MX recently put the 2026 Yamaha YZ450F to the ultimate test, specifically focusing on how it performs when paired with the Yoshimura RS-12 Hybrid System. Their comprehensive review dives deep into the power gains and weight savings provided by the exhaust, offering a professional breakdown of how these upgrades translate to the track. For anyone looking to squeeze every ounce of performance out of their ride, this feature is a must-read.
Rocky Mountain Red Bear Kawasaki Team Green traded trophies for grit at the Camp Coker Bullet GNCC, where XC1 charger Steward Baylor proved he could pass anyone, except a mechanical gremlin five miles from the finish. While the South Carolina dust eventually sidelined Baylor and a Lap 4 tumble cut Josh Toth’s day short, XC2 points leader Nick DeFeo kept his composure (and his bike upright) to salvage a hard-fought fifth-place. It was a "character-building" weekend for the squad, who are now heading to Mississippi for Round 3 of the AMA National Enduro Championship with high hopes and a serious grudge against the local dirt.