The MotoGP championship intensifies as the 2024 season approaches its climax. On October 5, 2024, the qualifying rounds and Sprint Race for the Japanese Grand Prix will take place at the Twin Ring Motegi. Jorge Martin from Pramac Racing leads the standings with 21 points over Pecco Bagnaia of Ducati, setting the stage for a crucial showdown with only five races remaining this season.
Martin, fresh from his victory at the Indonesian Grand Prix, aims to extend his lead as he competes against Bagnaia, who secured a third-place finish in Mandalika. The upcoming races in Japan, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Valencia will be pivotal in determining the championship outcome.
In a significant announcement for motocross enthusiasts, Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana, has been selected as the venue for the 2025 Motocross of Nations (MXoN), scheduled for October 5, 2025. This decision was revealed during a press conference for the 2024 MXoN, which will kick off on October 8, 2024, at Matterley Basin in the UK.
Ironman Raceway has a storied history in motocross, having hosted Pro Motocross events since 2014. The 2025 event promises to enhance the legacy of the MXoN in the United States, following the last U.S. victory in 2022. The anticipation builds as Team USA prepares to defend its title, with Eli Tomac returning to the lineup.