AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
Hurricane Mills, Tennessee
Loretta Lynn's MX
Kawasaki Team Green™ Riders Collect 26 Podium Finishes and Two Championships at Loretta Lynn's
Kawasaki Team Green™ riders showcased their speed and determination throughout the 45th annual Monster Energy® AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, collecting 26 moto podium finishes and two national championships across five days of racing. Monster Energy® Kawasaki Team Green™ rider Dane Pappas captured two overall podium finishes, claiming second overall in Schoolboy 2 (12-17) B/C and third overall in 250 B. Teammate Kade Johnson battled through lingering injuries to finish a respectable fourth overall in Open Pro Sport and fifth overall in 250 Pro Sport, while Jett Rau and Rocky Mountain Red Bear Kawasaki Team Green™ rider Caleb Wood battled throughout the 85cc and B divisions, respectively. Adding to Kawasaki’s success at the Ranch, first-time Loretta Lynn’s competitor Evan Witham delivered a breakout performance aboard his KX™250, finishing on the podium in all six motos and capturing national championships in both 250 C and 250 C Jr. Limited.
Dane Pappas
“Loretta Lynn’s is always a tough week, and I definitely didn’t start the way I wanted to, but I’m proud of how we turned it around. Once I found my rhythm, I felt stronger every time I went on the track. To finish with two overall podiums is a great way to end the week. I can’t thank everyone at Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green enough for all of the work and support they put in throughout the week.”
Kade Johnson
“Coming into Loretta’s, I knew I wasn’t going to be at 100 percent, so my biggest goal was to make the most of what I had and keep improving every time I got on the bike. There were definitely some tough moments, but we also showed that we had the speed to run up front. Leaving with two Top 5 overall finishes gives me a lot to build from, and I’m grateful to the entire Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green crew for sticking behind me and helping me through the week.”
Jett Rau
“This week didn’t go exactly how I wanted it to, but I learned a lot. I had some tough starts and made a few mistakes that made me work through the pack, but I kept fighting every moto and felt like my riding got better as the week went on. I’m really thankful to Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green and everyone who helped me get here. I’m already excited to take what I learned and come back stronger.”
Caleb Wood
“It’s always special getting the chance to come back to Loretta Lynn’s and race motocross again. I spend most of the year racing off-road, so coming to the Ranch is a completely different challenge, but that’s part of what makes it so much fun. I felt like I showed some good speed and had some strong moments throughout the week. A huge thank you to Rocky Mountain Red Bear Kawasaki Team Green and everyone who helped make it possible for me to line up.”
Team Green Moto Medal Count
