https://gatedrop.com Get the jump on Motocross news Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:17:14 +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-mike-pelletier-talks-usa-mxon-squad-at-ironman/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:15:30 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=192372 Taking over from a legend like Roger De Coster is no small task, but Mike Pelletier embraced the challenge head-on in his first year as Team USA manager at the Motocross of Nations. With the event making its U.S. return at Ironman Raceway, Pelletier found himself leading a squad that faced late injury setbacks, tough...]]> https://gatedrop.com/martin-barr-glenn-mccormick-and-stuart-edmonds-on-heading-to-ironman-mxon-for-team-ireland/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:10:14 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=191900 The Motocross of Nations is often described as the Olympics of motocross – a unique event where riders put aside their usual team colours to line up for their country on one of the most prestigious stages in the sport. This year, the iconic event heads across the Atlantic to Ironman in USA, and for...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-new-zealand-withdraw-from-the-2025-mxon/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:26:20 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=190531 Unfortunately, New Zealand has announced its withdrawal from the 2025 Motocross of Nations, scheduled to be held at Ironman on October 4th and 5th. Since their first appearance at the “Des Nations” in 1987, the New Zealanders have competed 32 times, only missing a few editions (1989, 1999, 2002, and 2021). This news is especially...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-sweden-name-2025-mxon-riders/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:20:21 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=190522 Sweden have confirmed their rider line-up for the 2025 Motocross of Nations, which will take place at Ironman Raceway in America from October 3–5. Leading the charge for the Swedes will be Isak Gifting, who will compete in the MXGP class. Gifting has become a key figure for Sweden at the prestigious event and will...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-paco-rico-discusses-spanish-mxon-selection-for-ironman/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:58:58 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=190470 The Spanish team for the upcoming Motocross of Nations at Ironman Raceway has been officially confirmed, and team manager Paco Rico was kind enough to share some information regarding to the team. Spain will be represented by a mix of established riders and promising young talent, as the team aims to perform strongly in America....]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-slovenia-name-riders-to-contest-the-ironman-mxon/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:55:34 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=190453 Slovenia has officially confirmed their rider lineup for the 2025 Motocross of Nations, set to take place at Ironman Raceway in America this October. Traditionally, Slovenia does not send a team when the event is staged outside Europe, but this year they have decided to make an exception – much to the delight of fans....]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-estonia-name-2025-ironman-mxon-riders/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:57:59 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=190410 On October 3–5, 2025, Estonia will line up for the 32nd time at the Motocross of Nations, held this year in Indiana, USA. Representing Estonia will be Jörgen-Matthias Talviku, Joosep Pärn, and Harri Kullas. The team was selected in cooperation with team manager Martin Arumäe, national coach Tanel Leok, and the EMF motocross commission. Estonia has been represented at the Motocross...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-spain-name-2025-mxon-ironman-riders-no-prado/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:50:48 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=190407 The RFME has finalized its team for the 2025 Motocross of Nations (MXoN), which will take place in Indiana, USA, on October 3, 4 and 5. The three riders who will make up Team Spain and fight for glory at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville are: Rubén Fernández – MXGP Guillem Farrés – MX2 Francisco García...]]> https://gatedrop.com/update-hungary-wont-be-racing-the-ironman-mxon/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:54:02 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=190189 Hungary had started to raise money to try and travel to America for this years MXoN event taking place in Ironman. Sadly, due to the high costs, the country won’t be racing this years event – it’s especially a shame for Noel Zanocz as it would have been a great opportunity for him. Hopefully they’ll...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-latvia-name-ironman-mxon-riders/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:25:19 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=190176 The Latvian motocross team lineup has been announced for October 3–5, when they will represent our country at the Motocross des Nations taking place at Ironman Raceway, Indiana, USA. The team includes brothers Jānis and Kārlis Reisulis, as well as Pauls Jonass!! The Motocross of Nations is the most anticipated event of the season for...]]>