MXoN Roster USA
Assuming all are healthy. Who do we think takes the 3 spots this year?
I think Deegan is a lock if he chooses to go, but he has to come out of the playoffs uninjured
The Open Class bike spot is interesting and I think may decide or be decided by the 250 spot
Tomac obviously has the history and should be considered but I don’t think he’s in form and don’t think he will be by the time that have to make a decision. Having JB on the 250 may help his case
JCoop paid his dues taking the 250 spot, but still needs to show up these last 2 rounds to prove he’s back from the injury. He also has the advantage of being on deegs team so same team, parts, etc. saves the AMA money.
Hampshire outside of a few crashes has been a consistent rider and was on the team last year. His downfall is being on a Team different from Deegan and all of the 250 options.
Marchbanks is clearly the 2nd fastest American as of late in Motocross. His benefit is that he shares a manufacturer with Levi who seems like the top 250 option. His only downfall is he’s not been selected in the past like the previous 3.
The MX2 spot seems wide open
Levi is the fastest USA rider on a 250 but his starts are a cause for concern being that he will be taking gate drops vs 450s.
Beaumer has been consistent with both starts and finishes unlike Levi. He’s not been the best of the 3 but the most consistent.
Hymas is getting better each week, but will it be enough by the time a decision is made. He’s similar to Hampshire where he may be the odd man out by manufacturer, he should be hoping for a JCoop selection
The relevant thing to consider is that typically team USA only sends 2 manufacturers per year especially in years that it’s overseas. I think the MX2 and Open spot are very intertwined based on how team USA operates.
So to summarize each option based on that
Deegan + JCoop = pick any 250, and it’s likely hymas best shot.
Deegan + Tomac = Probably Julien
Deegan + Levi or Marchbanks = Levi or Marchbanks