https://gatedrop.com Get the jump on Motocross news Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:52:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://gatedrop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-Simple-Professional-Name-Introduction-LinkedIn-Profile-Picture-32x32.png https://gatedrop.com 32 32 https://gatedrop.com/james-stewart-on-racing-chad-reed/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:50:47 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=203498 We had the pleasure of catching up with James Stewart and got the US icon to reflect on his career, including his rivalry with Chad Reed! The Floridian had this to say about his career-long rival turned friend:  I never hated Chad, I just hated  racing Chad because of what how he was which made...]]> https://gatedrop.com/hunter-and-darren-lawrence-on-ken-roczen-winning-the-supercross-title/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:59:46 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=203478 It was a strange situation for the Lawrence family racing Ken Roczen after Ken’s parents had looked after them so well when they where in Europe forging their burgeoning careers.  And both Darren and Hunter still have so much respect for the family for everything they did for them. Darren told us: “100% it was...]]> https://gatedrop.com/revealed-kawasaki-unveil-new-two-stroke-machines-kx-327/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:07:45 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=203469 The all-new Kawasaki KX™327X and KX™327 combine a championship-proven KX450F-based chassis with an all-new 327cc fuel-injected 2-stroke engine, delivering a lightweight, high-performance package built for modern off-road riding. Marking Kawasaki’s first new 2-stroke model over 250cc in more than 20 years, the engine produces smooth, controllable power with strong low-to-midrange torque and consistent performance across...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-jeffrey-herlings-to-contest-monster-mountain-british-championship/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:40:39 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=203467 Round Five of the Motul ACU British Motocross Championship heads to the newest circuit on the 2026 calendar, as the series crosses the bridge into Wales and descends on Monster Mountain. Fans can look forward to an extra special layer of excitement on top of what has already been an unmissable season’s racing, as Monster Mountain MX has extended a personal...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-rick-elzinga-the-ktm-feels-more-right-for-me/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:15:08 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=203455 Rick Elzinga’s MXGP rookie season has been anything but straightforward. After another injury-disrupted winter, the talented Dutch rider struggled to find comfort and confidence on his Beta, ultimately leading to a mutual decision to part ways with his team. Ahead of the German Grand Prix, Elzinga was handed an opportunity with Van Venrooy KTM, making...]]> https://gatedrop.com/deegan-on-his-first-450-ama-motocross-race/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:16:45 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=203448 Haiden Deegan showed grit and speed to overcome bad starts and even briefly passed Jett Lawrence in moto one to go 5-4 for fifth overall in a strong ride in his 450 debut but there was still improvements to be made – especially in the starts! Deegan said of his 450 debut in the latest...]]> https://gatedrop.com/lawrence-brothers-out-of-ernee-mxon-2026/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:42:19 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=203443 Hunter Lawrence said in the Honda press scrum on Friday they would be taking October off, we hoped this didn’t include MXoN but has confirmed on Steve Matthes’ PulpMX show that they will be skipping the event this year after a long season for the Aussies. There will also be no French Supercross or AusX...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-mikkel-haarup-on-an-impressive-450-debut-on-the-triumph/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:05:47 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=203439 Mikkel Haarup had a long time to wait since the MXoN last year to race at the elite level again, but the talented Dane did himself and the 450 Triumph proud with a holeshot in race one and coming from mid-pack in race two for 11th overall with 10-14 scores to show great potential in...]]> https://gatedrop.com/jett-lawrence-on-his-comeback-podium-at-pala/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:39:56 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=203413 He might still be limping due to his injury but it is still hard to slow Jett Lawrence down! The Australian came through the back in both motos to take third overall despite not racing since 2025 and he even won the first head-to-head battle with Haiden Deegan in moto one! The genius is back...]]> https://gatedrop.com/hunter-lawrence-on-his-dominant-win-at-pala/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:06:12 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=203420 Hunter Lawrence has a granite mentality. After the heartbreak if losing a Supercross title at the final round, Hunter has already turned the page and came out swinging at Pala with a dominant 1-1 victory to show everyone there is no Supercross hangover.  Hunter’s mental strength is as impressive as his riding and he showed...]]>