06.10.2023

SPECIAL MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS OPPORTUNITY AWAITS TEAM USA CAPTAIN AARON PLESSINGER AT ERNEE

2023 Motorsport news
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MURRIETA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing star Aaron Plessinger will experience one of the high points of his career when he represents Team USA in the MXGP category at this weekend's 2023 FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) at Ernee, France.
At 27 years of age, the U.S. fan favorite Plessinger has been called in as team captain for the 76th edition of the prestigious international event, in which Team USA – managed by Roger De Coster – was able to win on home soil at RedBud one year ago.

It will mark Plessinger's second time as part of Team USA after lining up in the 250 class in 2018, which was the same season that he won the 250MX national championship. Now, with a wealth of experience and following a strong campaign on his 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION in the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX), he's excited for this newfound opportunity ahead.

Plessinger opened 2023 by finishing seventh in the AMA Supercross Championship, before delivering an exceptional season in the AMA Pro Motocross Championship to claim third position in the final 450MX standings. At the conclusion of the SMX Finals series, the Ohio native ranked fifth in the premier class points.

Aaron Plessinger: "It really feels great to get to be on Team USA again and I’m very fortunate to have this opportunity to go race for my country. This is one race that I always look forward to and we have some big shoes to fill from what the boys did last year, so I’m ready for the challenge. I’ve got some awesome teammates, a great team surrounding us, and we’re going to go give it our all in France."

Roger De Coster – Team USA Manager: "I was very happy when we asked Aaron, RJ [Hampshire] and Christian [Craig] about going to France – they all jumped at the opportunity to represent the USA. This is one of France’s most spectacular tracks and, after some mixed results during the long season, they are eager to prove they have more in the tank and are excited to show it to the world. I hope the U.S. supporters get behind these three riders as they take on the Motocross of Nations in 2023."

Taking place between October 6-8, the Opening Press Conference, Ballot, and Teams Presentation is scheduled for this Friday, followed by Practice/Qualifying Heats on Saturday and the three MXoN Races on Sunday. Plessinger will be joined by RJ Hampshire (MX2) and Christian Craig (Open) with the ultimate goal of claiming the Chamberlain Trophy for Team USA once again.
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