https://gatedrop.com Get the jump on Motocross news Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:31:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 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-valentin-guillod-discusses-his-supercross-debut-everything-was-new-for-me/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:43:38 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=198223 It was the first appearance in the AMA Supercross series and the first reality check. Valentin Guillod made his debut in the discipline on Saturday in Arlington, at the opening round of the championship on the East Coast. But for the Swiss rider, the day quickly turned into a headache, with a crash in the...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-valentin-guillod-gearing-up-for-his-rookie-supercross-season-at-33/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:53:56 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=196693 Swiss rider Valentin Guillod is no stranger to taking on challenges. After finishing as the top non-factory rider in the 450cc AMA Pro Motocross series in 2025, he’s now turning his attention to another new challenge: the US Supercross series, where he’ll compete in the 250SX class at 33 years old. In this interview with...]]> https://gatedrop.com/rumour-valentin-guillod-secures-a-ride-in-america-for-the-entire-2026-season/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:01:24 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=193916 This time last year, Valentin Guillod was preparing for yet another season in the MXGP World Championship – but this time as a full privateer. The Swiss rider has never been afraid of a challenge, and after leaving the SR Honda team, he decided to take matters into his own hands by running his own...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-valentin-guillod-on-transitioning-to-america-and-much-more/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:08:29 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=192586 After a strong start to the 2025 season as a privateer in MXGP, Valentin Guillod found himself at a crossroads. Rather than continuing to pour his own resources into Grand Prix racing, the Swiss talent decided to take a leap of faith and chase a long-held dream – competing in the United States. Within just...]]> https://gatedrop.com/in-depth-interview-valentin-guillod-explains-his-ama-pro-motocross-deal-his-debut-future-and-much-more/ Fri, 30 May 2025 04:59:16 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=184583 After years competing in the MXGP paddock, Valentin Guillod has taken on a new challenge across the Atlantic, joining the AMA Pro Motocross Championship with the Rock River Yamaha team. The Swiss rider, known for his technical style and honesty, is embracing the American scene with humility, determination, and a refreshing sense of perspective. In...]]> https://gatedrop.com/confirmed-valentin-guillod-reveals-hes-in-for-the-entire-ama-pro-motocross-series/ Sat, 24 May 2025 07:39:32 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=184169 Racing in the United States has long been a dream for many aspiring motocross riders, and for Valentin Guillod, that dream is now becoming a reality. The Swiss rider is set to take on the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, embracing a new chapter filled with fresh challenges, experiences, and opportunities. “#992 let’s go! AMA...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-valentin-guillod-in-america-to-contest-the-opening-round-of-ama-pro-motocross/ Fri, 23 May 2025 08:04:54 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=183910 After contesting the first six rounds of the MXGP World Championship as a privateer, Valentin Guillod is taking on a fresh challenge as he gears up for the opening round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Pala. The Swiss rider had been running his own program in the MXGP paddock but unfortunately picked up...]]> https://gatedrop.com/injury-update-valentin-guillod-afater-his-crash-in-switzerland/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:31:15 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=182615 Valentin Guillod has been a regular presence in the MXGP World Championship this season, contesting the opening six rounds as a privateer aboard Yamaha machinery. Despite some strong performances, the past couple of rounds haven’t quite gone to plan for the Swiss rider. At his home Grand Prix in Switzerland, Guillod showed promising speed, getting...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-valentin-guillod-discusses-being-a-privateer-in-mxgp-and-more/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:26:18 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=180077 Swiss rider Valentin Guillod continues to impress in the MXGP paddock, proving that determination and talent can go a long way – even without factory support. After securing a strong ninth overall at the MXGP of France in Saint Jean d’Angely, the privateer opened up about his weekend, the challenges of racing on a tight...]]> https://gatedrop.com/in-depth-interview-valentin-guillod-opens-up-on-his-privateer-mxgp-plans-and-more/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:05:53 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=178027 Swiss MXGP rider Valentin Guillod is taking an unconventional route for the 2025 season – going full privateer. Despite finishing top ten in the MXGP World Championship for the past two years, Guillod finds himself without a team, forcing him to handle everything from training to bike maintenance on his own. In this interview with...]]>