Mon Sep 30 23:59:08 UTC 2024: ## Motocross Mania: Champions Crowned in Thrilling Finals

**International Motocross Championships conclude with a flurry of excitement and nail-biting finishes, as new champions are crowned and veterans cement their dominance.**

**Japanese Motocross:** Jay Wilson secured his second IA1 (450cc) Japanese Motocross Championship and his third successive Japanese motocross crown at the penultimate round. Despite a strong challenge from US-based Jo Shimodo, Wilson clinched the title with a 1-2-2 finish. “This championship is special…I really had to work for it,” Wilson shared, acknowledging the increased competition in Japan.

**Rallye du Maroc:** Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will field a new rider line-up for the upcoming Rallye du Maroc. Luciano Benavides and Daniel Sanders will represent the team, with Kevin Benavides focusing on his return at the 2025 Dakar Rally. Sanders, motivated by strong results earlier this year, is aiming for a podium finish.

**Australian Junior Motocross:** The 2024 KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championships saw 12 titles awarded to 12 different champions. The event showcased the talent of young riders from across Australia and New Zealand, with action-packed racing throughout.

**GNCC:** The John Penton GNCC marked the end of the 2024 Progressive Grand National Cross Country Series. Grant Davis secured the XC2 250 Pro National Championship, while Jordan Ashburn won the XC1 Open Pro class. The event was marked by tight racing and challenging track conditions.

**MXGP Awards:** The 2024 MXGP Awards celebrated the end of another thrilling season of the FIM Motocross World Championship. The ceremony recognized the year’s best performers, including reigning champion Jorge Prado, who defended his MXGP title.

**Supercross and Motocross:** The Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and Pro Motocross Championship calendars for 2025 have been announced. The SuperMotocross World Championship Series will comprise 17 Supercross races and 11 Pro Motocross races, culminating in the postseason and the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship Finals.

**European Motocross:** The final round of the European Motocross Championship in Cózar saw Mathis Vali crowned EMX250 champion with dominant performances, while Noel Zanocz clinched the EMX125 title in a dramatic finish.

**Ducati Off-Road Expansion:** Ducati continues its foray into off-road with the appointment of Michael Schlabitz as Off-Road Sales Project Manager. The manufacturer is committed to developing high-performance off-road motorcycles, with racing competition at the heart of the project. The team is looking forward to the MXGP World Championship debut of the Ducati Desmo450 MX in 2025.

**Speedway Under-21 World Championship:** Polish rider Wiktor Przyjemski clinched the FIM Speedway Under-21 World Championship in Torun. He secured the gold medal with a second-place finish in the final event, overcoming pressure from Ukrainian rival Nazar Parnitskyi.

**Speedway GP World Championship:** Bartosz Zmarzlik cemented his place as a Speedway legend, securing his fifth Speedway GP World Championship gold medal in Torun. The victory marks his fourth triumph at the iconic Marian Rose Motoarena and a record-extending 26th Speedway GP victory. Robert Lambert took home the silver medal, while Fredrik Lindgren claimed the bronze.

**FIM Trial World Championship:** The provisional calendar for the 2025 FIM Trial World Championship has been confirmed, featuring seven rounds and an extended total of 14 scoring days. Great Britain and the United States will return to the series after several years’ absence.

**This news article summarizes the key events and achievements from the recent Motocross and Speedway Championships.**

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