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NBC Sports
15-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Aaron Plessinger to miss Washougal National for illness
Red Bull Factory Racing announced that Aaron Plessinger will miss this weekend's Round 8 of the 2025 Pro Motocross in Washougal, Washington. 'The Cowboy is addressing ongoing health issues that have affected him in recent weeks, prioritizing his recovery before aiming to return for Round 9 after the break,' Red Bull KTM announced on social media. 'Get well soon, AP! 🤠" Plessinger started the last two rounds strong, at RedBud and Spring Creek, but faded during the first moto of each round, complaining of a feverish condition in Moto 1 in Michigan. Plessinger managed a sixth-place finish in the first race at RedBud, but did not start Moto 2. He lined up for Moto 1 at Spring Creek and spent the first four laps in second place before pulling off the track on Lap 10. He was unable to line up for Moto 2 and did not earn any points in that round. Plessinger left Spring Creek third in combined SuperMotocross League points, 57 behind Cooper Webb, who will miss the remainder of the Motocross season to undergo minor knee surgery. 'First and foremost, I feel like I owe everyone an apology, from the fans to the guys on the team,' Plessinger said after RedBud. 'They work too hard for this stuff to happen. I didn't make the second moto at RedBud and that sucked. Everything was going good until it wasn't. I was doing really good in the first moto, I was keeping up with Hunter (Lawrence) and Jett (Lawrence), and 20 minutes in, my energy level just went — gone. 'I don't know what happened. I think I've been dealing with a little bit of a sickness. I tried to keep telling myself it wasn't happening, and it finally caught up to me.' Plessinger is 21 points ahead of his teammate Chase Sexton in SMX points. Sexton returned to action two rounds ago. More SuperMotocross News Spring Creek 450 Results | 250 Results Jett Lawrence again overcomes Moto 1, scores Spring Creek victory Jeremy Martin wins final career moto at Spring Creek Hunter wins Spring Creek Moto 1 after Jett crashed on Lap 1 Haiden Deegan wins intense Spring Creek Moto 1 battle over Jo Shimoda Spring Creek 450 Qualification | 250 Qualification Cooper Webb injures knee at RedBud, out until playoffs Julien Beaumer to sit out two rounds to heal from High Point crash Cole Davies cleared to ride following Denver crash Spring Creek Preview | Betting Guide
NBC Sports
11-06-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
High Point MX betting, predictions, odds, picks, lines: Aaron Plessinger is a compelling dark horse
Jett Lawrence's betting odds are becoming increasingly prohibitive after scoring overall wins in the first three rounds of the 2025 Pro Motocross season on the strength of five moto wins in six starts. In terms of overall victories, he's won all but one round he's entered. The result is that his raw opening odds are -353 for the outright win this week and -2400 to stand on the overall podium. One would be hard-pressed to quibble over those odds, but there were signs that several riders in the field closed the competition gap in Colorado last week. Aaron Plessinger briefly passed Jett for the lead in the second half of Moto 1, Jett did not take the lead in Moto 2 until the halfway point, and Eli Tomac closed the distance on him for several laps. If either of those riders eliminates mistakes in the next few races while Jett is still recuperating from his torn ACL, bettors could have a profitable day. If Jett can be beaten, it could lead to a snowball effect. Short of an injury, it seems unlikely that anyone will be able to consistently finish ahead of Jett in the final eight rounds of competition, and that is reflected in his championship odds of -757. Jett currently has a points lead equivalent to one full moto (25 points), which translates to 1.6 points per moto over the next 16 races. But Jett did suffer an injury last year that kept him from winning the championship, so bettors need to pay attention to the championship odds for his closest rivals. Tomac's line expanded from +381 entering the Thunder Valley Nationals in Lakewood, Colorado, to +511 this week. The remainder of the field is more than 11/1 to take the title. Tomac (+274) remains the most likely rider to beat Jett for an overall win. He's riding well enough this season to change his mind about retirement, and rumors were all but confirmed last week in the post-race news conference that he will move from Yamaha to KTM as a teammate to Plessinger and Chase Sexton in 2026 (to clear the way for Haiden Deegan to graduate into the 450 class). Unfortunately, Jett's supremacy is so great that it forces riders into mistakes. Tomac rushed a corner in Moto 2 of the Thunder Valley Nationals while attempting to catch Jett and crashed. Plessinger (+1900) is brimming with confidence. When he says it's only a matter of time before he scores an overall win, one cannot help but realize he fully believes it. Plessinger has come tantalizingly close to winning his first 450 moto twice in three rounds. When he ticks that off his wish list, he could conceivably win the overall in the same round. He's worth modest bets each until he ends his streak of moto top-fives. Hunter Lawrence (+862) has lower odds than Plessinger, despite not being as consistently fast. Hunter is scoring overall top-fives with consistency that adds points to his total without making him a serious threat to win the overall. Sleep on Hunter until he begins challenging for moto podiums again. Given their relative performances, Plessinger and Hunter have been matched up in a head-to-head wager. Hunter is favored at -121, while Plessinger is practically even money at -109. Opening Odds, Outright Overall Win Jett Lawrence, -353 Eli Tomac, +274 Hunter Lawrence, +862 Aaron Plessinger, +1900 Justin Cooper, +3233 Cooper Webb, +6111 Jorge Prado, +9900 Jason Anderson, +12400 Joey Savatgy, +12400 RJ Hampshire, +13058 Harri Kullas, +13058 Malcolm Stewart, +13058 Benny Bloss, +13058 Bryson Gardner, +14393 Derek Drake, +14393 Romain Pape, +14393 Derek Kelley, +14393 Colt Nichols, +14393 Bryce Shelly, +14606 Brandon Ray, +14606 Opening Odds, Overall Podium Jett Lawrence, -2400 Eli Tomac, -233 Hunter Lawrence, -122 Aaron Plessinger, -110 Justin Cooper, +100 Cooper Webb, +164 Jason Anderson, +177 Jorge Prado, +550 Joey Savatgy, +774 RJ Hampshire, +841 Malcolm Stewart, +993 Harri Kullas, +4018 Benny Bloss, +4185 Derek Drake, +4185 Romain Pape, +4185 Derek Kelley, +4185 Colt Nichols, +4185 Bryce Shelly, +4185 Brandon Ray, +4185 Bryson Gardner, +4185 More SuperMotocross News Reid Taylor to make debut at High Point Trevor Colip recovering after stroke Thunder Valley 450 Results | 250 Results Lachlan Turner wins WMX Thunder Valley Chance Hymas earns second MX win Jett Lawrence sweeps Thunder valley Chance Hymas ends Deegan's perfect season, winning Moto 1 Jett Lawrence wins Moto 1, pressured by Aaron Plessinger Kayden Minear qualifies 12th in MX debut Thunder Valley 450 Quals | 250 Quals
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Aaron Plessinger, Red Bull KTM extend through 2026
Aaron Plessinger and Red Bull KTM have extended their contract through the end of the 2026 SuperMotocross League season. With the contract extension, Plessinger and Red Bull KTM will celebrate five seasons together. Advertisement "It means everything to me to be part of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2026," Plessinger said in a news release. "I love everybody and everything about this team, it's been an awesome four years together already, and it's flying by, but we're having such a good time. We've had some really, really good results, so to have the team want to keep me around and keep going together, it's really special to me." With one victory, five podiums, and eight top-fives, this has been a career year for Plessinger and the team is looking to capitalize on that momentum. "Looking back on Aaron's career here at KTM as we move into his fifth year with the brand next year, it's clear how much of an impact he has had," Team Manager said in a release. "He is more than just a racer, he is an incredible competitor on the track and a huge personality off it as well." Plessinger's first career 450 win came with this team last year in San Diego. His second was in the muddy conditions at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, a race in which he lapped all but six riders and held a 29-second advantage on the runner-up position. Advertisement "I can't wait for what the future brings and my focus right now is to get the best results that I can with the team," Plessinger continued. "To build the fanbase that we have is really special as well, because without them and their support we wouldn't be anything." Plessinger is sixth in 450 Supercross points, his highest standing since he finished fifth in 2021. Plessinger finished third in Motocross in the past two seasons. The 2025 Pro Motocross season begins in two weeks at Fox Raceway in Pala, California. "From his long hair and cowboy hat to his unique riding style, Aaron truly stands out," Harrison continued. "He is, and will continue to be, a massive part of the KTM fanbase into 2026. He brings energy, positivity, and authenticity that resonate not only with our team and the other riders, but also with fans, sponsors, and the entire racing series. He's had another incredible season this year after a rough start, showing grit and determination, achieving five podiums and consistent top-five finishes so far, including a victory in Foxborough. We're proud of who he is and even prouder to have him on our team. His influence extends far beyond results – his connection with people, both inside and outside the paddock, ensures he will be remembered and appreciated for years to come. He is truly one of a kind, and we are excited that Aaron has signed a contract extension for 2026 to continue racing for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing family."
NBC Sports
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- NBC Sports
Aaron Plessinger, Red Bull KTM extend through 2026
Aaron Plessinger and Red Bull KTM have extended their contract through the end of the 2026 SuperMotocross League season. With the contract extension, Plessinger and Red Bull KTM will celebrate five seasons together. 'It means everything to me to be part of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2026,' Plessinger said in a news release. 'I love everybody and everything about this team, it's been an awesome four years together already, and it's flying by, but we're having such a good time. We've had some really, really good results, so to have the team want to keep me around and keep going together, it's really special to me.' With one victory, five podiums, and eight top-fives, this has been a career year for Plessinger and the team is looking to capitalize on that momentum. 'Looking back on Aaron's career here at KTM as we move into his fifth year with the brand next year, it's clear how much of an impact he has had,' Team Manager said in a release. 'He is more than just a racer, he is an incredible competitor on the track and a huge personality off it as well.' Plessinger's first career 450 win came with this team last year in San Diego. His second was in the muddy conditions at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, a race in which he lapped all but six riders and held a 29-second advantage on the runner-up position. 'I can't wait for what the future brings and my focus right now is to get the best results that I can with the team,' Plessinger continued. 'To build the fanbase that we have is really special as well, because without them and their support we wouldn't be anything.' Plessinger is sixth in 450 Supercross points, his highest standing since he finished fifth in 2021. Plessinger finished third in Motocross in the past two seasons. The 2025 Pro Motocross season begins in two weeks at Fox Raceway in Pala, California. 'From his long hair and cowboy hat to his unique riding style, Aaron truly stands out,' Harrison continued. 'He is, and will continue to be, a massive part of the KTM fanbase into 2026. He brings energy, positivity, and authenticity that resonate not only with our team and the other riders, but also with fans, sponsors, and the entire racing series. He's had another incredible season this year after a rough start, showing grit and determination, achieving five podiums and consistent top-five finishes so far, including a victory in Foxborough. We're proud of who he is and even prouder to have him on our team. His influence extends far beyond results – his connection with people, both inside and outside the paddock, ensures he will be remembered and appreciated for years to come. He is truly one of a kind, and we are excited that Aaron has signed a contract extension for 2026 to continue racing for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing family.'
NBC Sports
06-04-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Supercross 2025 results: 450 highlights, finishing order, reaction at Foxborough, Aaron Plessinger wins
With five rounds remaining, Aaron Plessinger became the seventh winner in the 450 division at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and achieved a level of Monster Energy Supercross Series winners that has not been witnessed since 1997. Plessinger seemed to be the only rider in the field happy to see the mud. He joked with fellow racers and the media before the evening program began, but he admitted to being a little nervous during post-race availability. No one truly knows what will happen in a mud race, and the multitude of issues that affected the other riders in the field could have impacted his race. Plessinger got a solid start, then 'stood up on the pegs and leaned back and pinned it.' Plessinger did not get the holeshot but led the field at the end of Lap 1 and never looked back in a race shortened because of conditions. The race was only nine laps long; Plessinger's success will last a lifetime. Shane McElrath was easily the second strongest rider in the feature. He tiptoed through the mud on the opening lap and completed it in third. In fact, despite the sketchy moments that defined the entire field, McElrath never has a serious issue in the race. He finished 26 seconds behind Plessinger but had a margin of more than a minute on third-place, which switched hands dramatically on the final lap. Cooper Webb trailed his principal points rival, Chase Sexton, for most of the race. Webb fell or was mired in mud several times during the evening, and when he completed the first lap in ninth, he was in jeopardy of losing significant ground in the standings. Webb failed to crack the top five until the checkers waved, but as Ken Roczen, Justin Barcia, and Sexton fell by the wayside, Webb slipped in to third. He was as surprised as the remainder of the field. Surprised might not be the way to describe Roczen's feeling about the last-lap pass that denied him the podium. He protested that Webb completed a jump on a red cross flag as the two went around a downed rider. Webb acknowledged the incident, stating that he was already committed to the maneuver when the flag was employed. AMA (American Motorcycle Association) officials agreed with Webb. As a result, Roczen was forced to settle for fourth, which was his third consecutive top-five. It was not long ago, however, when he scored three consecutive podiums in Detroit, Arlington, and Daytona, and he was thirsty for champagne after the grueling race. Roczen endured more than most of the competitors; he is racing with an extremely sore shoulder from a practice crash two weeks back. Barcia is another rider who excels in the mud. He was the fastest qualifier and spent the entire race in the top five, despite a trip or two to the ground. With rain forecast for next week in Philadelphia, he has his sights set on becoming the eighth winner of 2025. Sexton was set to make up huge ground on Webb this week. He climbed to second at the completion of Lap 5 while Webb languished in sixth, which would have shrunk the points differential to five. Instead, he lost an additional four points and trails the leader by 15. There is still a lot of racing to go, but Sexton cannot afford to lose many more points. Here are the 450 Supercross results, lap times, and points standings after Round 11 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington: Feature Results Fastest Sector Times Individual Lap Times Detailed Lap Times Heat 1 Heat 2 450 Rider Points Manufacturer Points Here is the finishing order of Round 12 in Foxborough: 1. Aaron Plessinger, KTM 2. Shane McElrath, Honda 3. Cooper Webb, Yamaha 4. Ken Roczen, Suzuki 5. Justin Barcia, GasGas 6. Chase Sexton, KTM 7. Benny Bloss, Beta 8. Colt Nichols, Suzuki 9. Logan Leitzel, Kawasaki 10. Dylan Ferrandis, Honda 11. Justin Cooper, Yamaha * + 12. Tristan Lane, KTM 13. Malcolm Stewart, Husqvarna 14. Justin Starling, GasGas 15. Kevin Moranz, KTM 16. Bubba Pauli, Kawasaki 17. Christian Craig, Yamaha 18. Grant Harlan, Yamaha 19. Jeremy Hand, Honda 20. Mitchell Oldenburg, Beta 21. Kyle Chisholm, Suzuki 22. Anthony Rodriguez, KTM + Rider #32 penalized two positions for cutting track section 8 * Holeshot Anaheim 1 450 Results | 250W Results San Diego 450 Results | 250W Results Anaheim 2 450 Results | 250W Results Glendale 450 Results | 250W Results Tampa 450 Results | 250E Results Detroit 450 Results | 250E Results Arlington 450 Results | 250W Results Daytona 450 Results | 250E Results Indianapolis 450 Results | 250 E/W Results Birmingham 450 Results | 250E Results Seattle 450 Results | 250W Results More SuperMotocross News Foxborough Recap Jason Anderson to miss remainder of SX Joey Savatgy returns to SX in Foxborough Dean Wilson to fill in at Honda HRC Foxborough Supercross preview Foxborough betting odds What riders said after Seattle Seattle 450 Results | 250 Results Haiden Deegan, Julien Beaumer argue in Seattle A DM led to partnership between Moranz, Champion Tool
