The 2024 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations kicked off in earnest on Saturday at Matterley Basin in England, with free practice and qualifying races. These 20-minute sprint races (one per class) are designed to set the starting picks for Sunday’s big show, but the real goal for any team is to get through them without drama. No one wants to pick up an injury for Sunday in these races, so by that measure, the day was a success for most as we didn’t lose anyone from the perhaps all-time stacked gate for the races tomorrow.
This event marks is a true collision course of eras in motocross, with one of the healthiest fields anyone can ever remember at this event. The guard of riders like Jeffrey Herlings, Eli Tomac, Ken Roczen, Tim Gajser and Romain Febvre remain fast and proud, but here comes another wave with the likes of Jorge Prado and Jett and Hunter Lawrence. Add in a dynamic MX2 group and you’ve got the makings of an epic event. Just don’t let Saturday ruin Sunday. Luckily, that didn’t happen.
MXGP + MX2 Race 1
MX2 + MX Open
MXGP + MXOpen
