AMA Pro Motocross Championship
Pala, CA
Fox Raceway National
MONSTER ENERGY® PRO CIRCUIT KAWASAKI RIDER LEVI KITCHEN BRINGS HOME THE RUNNER-UP SPOT AT ROUND 1 OF THE AMA PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Monster Energy® Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider Levi Kitchen demonstrated his plans to be a title contender throughout the AMA Pro Motocross Championship by securing second overall (2-2) at the season opener at Fox Raceway on Saturday. Ty Masterpool made his debut with the team and battled through challenges to place 15th (24-10). In the 450MX class, Monster Energy® Kawasaki rider Jason Anderson fought hard to earn essential points after a first-turn fall in Moto 1, ultimately finishing seventh overall (10-4).
Pala MX Results
Levi Kitchen
“It was not a bad way to start the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross season. 2-2 on the day and a lot more in the tank for the rest of the season. I was happy to get first in qualifying with a great lap and then in Moto 1, we were going good all race, until a track marker got caught in my boot, stabbed my shin and so I had to reach down and grab it while (Haiden) Deegan was right behind me. In the second moto, my KX™250 started strong again and I got right behind Deegan. We battled the entire race and I finished second. Ultimately, we are in a good spot. I feel good and ready for some more battles next weekend.”
Ty Masterpool
"Today I had a lot of nerves, but overall it was a pretty good weekend. I started the day qualifying in sixth which I was stoked on. In the Moto 1 I got a good start, but when I switched up my lines, I took an outside rut and went down in a flooded area which caused me to lose significant time. I went down again, which was all my fault, but the second moto was definitely a step in the right direction. I had a pretty bad gate pick, but managed to come around in the Top 15. In the second corner, that is where we really got tangled up, but worked my way up to 10th. I took my time in the second moto. I am really looking forward to getting more and more comfortable on the bike this season. A huge thank you to the entire Monster Energy®/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team, Mitch and Iain. God is good and I cannot wait for more racing."
Jason Anderson
“Round 1 is done and the weekend did not go as planned, but that is racing. Qualifying went decent, but I knew there was more speed for me. In the first moto, I got tangled up in the first turn with a rider that cut down. When I remounted my bike, I was running 38th. I put my head down and managed to make it into the Top 10. Moto 2 was much better for me. The track was way gnarlier, but I found my flow and latched onto the Top 3 all race. 10-4 finishes is not how we wanted to start the season, but mistakes happen and my entire Monster Energy Kawasaki team and I are ready to fight again next weekend.”
Jett Reynolds
"Moto 1 went well and I felt consistent. Then Moto 2 came and the crash at the start made it hard to come back to the top 10 again. Therefore I tried my best to stay consistent and make as little mistakes as I could. We will reevaluate and be ready for next weekend."
450 Class Overall Race Results
0
1
2
3
8
10
RIDER
Jett Lawrence
Chase Sexton
Dylan Ferrandis
Adam Cianciarulo
Jason Anderson
RESULTS
1-1
2-2
3-3
7-8
6-14
MOTORCYCLE
Honda
Honda
Yamaha
Kawasaki KX™450SR
Kawasaki KX™450SR
450 Class Overall Points Standings (Round 6 of 11)
0
1
2
3
4
RIDER
Jett Lawrence
Dylan Ferrandis
Aaron Plessinger
Adam Cianciarulo
POINTS
300
233
210
176
MOTORCYCLE
Honda
Yamaha
KTM
Kawasaki KX™450SR
Stock 1000 Class Overall Points Standings (Round 4 of 11)
0
1
2
3
7
11
RIDER
Ezra Beaubier
Kaleb De Keyrel
Hayden Gilim
Joseph Giannotto
Gabriel Da Silva
POINTS
111
73
71
40
26
MOTORCYCLE
BMW
BMW
Suzuki
Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R
Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R
Supersport Class Overall Points Standings (Round 4 of 11)
0
1
2
3
RIDER
Xavi Fores
Stefano Mesa
Joshua Hayes
POINTS
150
113
83
MOTORCYCLE
Ducati
Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-6R
Yamaha
Junior Cup Class Overall Points Standings (Round 4 of 11)
0
1
2
3
RIDER
Avery Dreher
Max VanDenBrouck
Hayden Bicknese
POINTS
116
86
74
MOTORCYCLE
Kawasaki Ninja® 400
Kawasaki Ninja® 400
Kawasaki Ninja® 400
250 Class Points Standings (Round 6 of 11)
0
1
2
3
4
9
18
20
RIDER
Haiden Deegan
Hunter Lawrence
RJ Hampshire
Jo Shimoda
Ryder DiFrancesco
Seth Hammaker
Jett Reynolds
POINTS
218
213
205
198
122
57
29
MOTORCYCLE
Honda
Yamaha
Husqvarna
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
0
1
2
3
4
10
15
21
RIDER
Hunter Lawrence
Haiden Deegan
RJ Hampshire
Jo Shimoda
Ryder DiFrancesco
Carson Mumford
Jett Reynolds
POINTS
175
147
133
129
92
41
18
MOTORCYCLE
Honda
Yamaha
Husqvarna
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
250 Class Overall Race Results
0
1
2
3
5
12
RIDER
Tom Vialle
Justin Cooper
Jo Shimoda
Seth Hammaker
Ryder DiFrancesco
RESULTS
1-3
2-2
6-1
7-5
13-13
MOTORCYCLE
KTM
Yamaha
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
WORCS Championship
Blythe, CA
Blythe GP
