https://gatedrop.com Get the jump on Motocross news Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:21:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 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/interview-steven-clarke-now-i-enjoy-coming-to-the-races-seeing-people-that-ive-known-for-20-odd-years/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:21:50 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=197830 Few British riders have experienced the sport quite like Steven Clarke. From chasing the American dream at just 11 years old before lining up in the ultra-competitive world of AMA Supercross, to factory rides in Australia, battles across the EMX paddock and title glory at Lommel, Clarke’s career has taken him on a journey few...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-ruben-fernandez-i-think-im-capable-of-more/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:58:10 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=197851 Heading into what will be his fourth season with Team HRC, Ruben Fernandez finds himself at a pivotal point in his MXGP career. The Spaniard has shown flashes of genuine front-running speed over the past few years, including impressive outings on Honda’s prototype machinery late last season, but he is the first to admit he...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-dean-wilson-im-34-now-ive-had-a-really-good-run-and-ive-enjoyed-it/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:22:21 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=197790 Few riders have experienced the highs, lows and longevity of Dean Wilson’s career. From winning the 250 AMA Pro Motocross title as a teenager with Pro Circuit Kawasaki to becoming a mainstay in the fiercely competitive 450 class, the British rider has carved out a 17-year professional career built on resilience as much as raw...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-david-braceras-i-will-start-the-mx2-gp-season-as-a-privateer/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:20:48 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=197840 With the 2026 MX2 World Championship just around the corner, one determined rider has made it clear that waiting for the “perfect” opportunity simply isn’t an option. Instead of sitting on the sidelines, David Braceras is taking matters into his own hands – funding, organising and building a programme to ensure he lines up at...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-daniel-bewley-from-speedway-to-racing-arenacross/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:15:53 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=197784 Few riders make a successful switch between disciplines at the highest level of motorcycle sport – but Daniel Bewley isn’t most riders. A multiple British champion and third in the world in Speedway last season, Bewley has already established himself as one of the sport’s elite, claiming Grand Prix victories. Yet in a move that...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-carlton-husband-discusses-arenacross-i-definitely-enjoyed-it/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:08:52 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=197782 Experienced British motocross rider, Carlton Husband took on a brand-new challenge this winter by lining up for his first-ever Arenacross campaign – and it’s safe to say it was a real learning experience. Known for his outdoor prowess and consistency in the British Championship, Husband swapped wide, rough motocross circuits for tight stadium layouts, technical...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-eddie-wade-taking-time-away-you-have-a-bit-of-a-different-mindset/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:53:05 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=197773 After stepping away from the intensity of full-time Grand Prix racing, Eddie Wade seems to have rediscovered his love for the sport — and it’s showing on track. The former GP contender rolled into this year’s condensed Arenacross series with raw speed and flashes of the talent that once marked him out as one of...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-matt-bayliss-you-just-dont-realise-how-much-you-want-it-until-you-finally-get-it/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:46:31 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=197768  In a sport increasingly dominated by full-time professionals and factory-backed programmes, Matt Bayliss continues to prove that passion, raw speed and a tight-knit family effort can still make headlines. The British privateer impressed during the Arenacross UK championship, emerging with a well-earned trophy after an impressive three-round campaign. With minimal bike changes, barely any pre-season...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-cole-mccullough-my-plan-was-always-to-race-a-2-stroke-for-my-first-year-in-emx250/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:48:24 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=197508 With his next chapter now locked in, Cole McCullough is gearing up for a big step forward in 2026. The talented Northern Irish rider has signed with the De Baets Yamaha team for his rookie EMX250 season, opting for a two-stroke programme as part of a clear long-term plan to progress through the European ranks....]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-thibault-benistant-i-felt-comfortable-on-the-450cc-right-from-the-start/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:37:17 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=197497 Thibault Benistant made his first appearance of the season last Sunday in Pernes-les-Fontaines under his new colours, those of the Honda SR Motoblouz team. European Champion in both the 125cc and 250cc classes, and a Grand Prix winner in MX2, the French rider is preparing to take a major step forward in 2026 by moving...]]>