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Viewpoint: Cooper Webb

Cooper Webb discusses San Diego.

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Cooper Webb dropped off the podium at the fifth round of 2019 Monster Energy Supercross, San Diego, but things could have been so much worse. Webb went over the bars whilst chasing his teammate down and spent a considerable amount of time picking himself back up, so salvaging an eighth was respectable and kept him in the title fight. Webb already had his sights set on rebounding at the next round, Minneapolis, when we caught up with him for an exclusive MX Vice interview.

MX Vice: You could say it was a rough night, if you want to compare it to the last two rounds. The speed was still there though and you could have quite easily won the thing or finished on the podium. It was just that one fall that kind of cost you. Take the eighth place out of it and, well, there are still positive signs here.  

Cooper Webb: Yeah. Like you said, it was a rough night compared to the last couple. I got a decent start and was right there behind Marv. It was like he stalled it or something. I ran into the back of him, kind of shot off of him and into a hole. I actually went over the bars somehow. It took me a long time to get my bike up. Guys were kind of running it over and this and that. It was a bummer, especially seeing I was right there trying to get around Marv and to see he got second and ended up catching Eli at the end.

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Cooper Webb finished in eighth in San Diego, following a small crash.

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I was bummed with what could have been but, at the same time, like you said, the speed is there still and all day I was good; qualifying and heat race. I felt good all day. It was a bummer to crash in the main, but I salvaged an eighth and am still only eight points back. We have got a lot more racing to go, but I have definitely got some redemption now to go into next weekend and I want to get back on that podium for sure.  

That was how you ended up going over the bars then? You hit a hole or a clump of mud or something? It looked really weird on the replay on the big screen.

Very weird. I don’t know. I think I hit Marv’s back wheel and kind of ricocheted to the left and must have hit something that nobody had been going to. Very strange. I went right over the bars. I have to watch it on TV and see what the heck happened.

Obviously, after the last two weeks, I presume your confidence was high, but then add the mud into that and how well you rode at A1. I’m guessing you were expecting big things tonight.  

Yeah, always for sure. It’s racing. Especially in these conditions, anything can happen. I was obviously bummed with the result, like I said, but the confidence is still there. I still believe that I can win on any given night. Like I said, tonight I felt speed was good all day. I was right there in the races. That crash put me out of it. It was still good to salvage. It could have been a lot worse, for sure.

Has that actually changed since the beginning of the season? Now, when you are sat on the line, is your mindset and the way you are thinking about the whole race completely different to A1?

Oh, absolutely. It’s cool to have a lot of confidence again. I’m not expecting a lot out of myself, but it is nice to line up and know that you can win and know you can beat these guys. Just know you have got to apply yourself to do so. It’s definitely a lot different mindset than the last few years and especially A1. It’s a good spot to be in again, for sure.

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Cooper Webb trails the current series leader by eight measly points.

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Just going back to the conditions again quickly… Everyone I’ve spoken to tonight kind of agrees that when it stopped raining, that was the worst thing that could have happened. It started becoming claggy, heavy and everything. Do you agree with that?

Yeah. It was tough, man. I hadn’t ridden on a track like that in a long time. Even A1 was muddy, but quite a bit different. Unfortunately there is nothing that they can do to the track. The same lines were there from qualifying that we hit in the main event. They just got deeper and deeper and deeper. They actually went out with the tractors to try and fix it and I think it made it worse. It was difficult, but it’s good to not DNF a race like that.

Obviously you are heading east now. Are you in a comfortable place with your bike and body and therefore feel that you do not need to work on much? Do you feel like you have still got improvements to make and we could still see an even faster Cooper Webb? 

Yeah, I think there is always room for improvement. I think the bike is really good. I feel really good. Once we get east, it is time to get to work. I’m feeling good. I feel like I shine a little bit more on the east coast tracks, so I think we can expect a little bit more for sure.

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How To Watch Indianapolis SX, Entry List, TV Schedule And Track Map

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Details on how to watch round 10 of the 2024 AMA Supercross season from Indianapolis for both international and U.S. viewers can be found here.

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NBC Sports, Peacock, and the SMX League announced the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) broadcast and streaming schedule, including the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. All 31 rounds across the series, including exclusive live coverage of qualifiers, heats, Main Events and Motos will be presented on Peacock, NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBC Sports digital platforms.

Peacock is the home of the SuperMotocross World Championship Series in 2024, presenting comprehensive live coverage of all qualifying, heats, Main Events and Motos across both Supercross and Pro Motocross, spanning 31 rounds from January to September 2024. 17 races will livestream exclusively on Peacock. The platform will also provide on-demand replays of every race. Qualifiers and heats will be available exclusively on Peacock for every race throughout the season.

2024 marks the second year of the SuperMotocross World Championship Finals, fueled by Monster Energy which unified both disciplines of Supercross and Pro Motocross. The SMX World Championship culminates in a series-ending postseason playoff style of racing that features the best racers in the world competing for the sport’s ultimate title.

NBC Sports’ 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship coverage begins in under a month with the Monster Energy Supercross season opener from Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., live on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 8 p.m. ET on Peacock and USA Network. An encore presentation will air the following day on Sunday, Jan. 7, on NBC at 2 p.m. ET and on Sunday, Jan. 8, on CNBC at 1 a.m. ET. CNBC will air a next-day encore for all 31 rounds across the series in 2024.

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For international viewers, The SuperMotocross Video Pass (www.supermotocross.tv) is now available in every country outside the United States, live and on-demand, in both English and Spanish, giving viewers the choice on how to follow all the racing action. SuperMotocross Video Pass subscribers can enjoy all the live 2024 racing action between January and September, plus gain access to 13 years of archival race content dating back to 2010. New for the first time ever, you can now give the gift of a 2024 Subscription to SuperMotocross Video Pass for the holidays. Visit, https://app.supermotocross.tv/gift to finish your holiday shopping today. The SuperMotocross Video Pass is currently available via the web, and in all major app stores across IOS, Android, Amazon Fire, Roku, and Samsung CTV.

2024 Supermotocross Video Pass Features

Live & On-Demand access to 28 Rounds of the 2024 SuperMotocross regular season

Live & On-Demand access to 2 Rounds of the 2024 SuperMotocross Playoffs

Live & On-Demand access to the 2024 World Championship Final

Live & On-Demand access to ‘Race Day Live’ for the 2024 SuperMotocross full season

Live & On-Demand access to Spanish Language Play by Play of all 2024 Live Races

Extended Content including rider features, weekly news programs & extended archives

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Michael Mosiman joins Star Racing

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Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing is happy to announce that Michael Mosiman has signed a multi-year deal that will see him join their talented 250-team line-up. The Californian will race the remaining rounds of the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship Series, starting with the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX West Championship and then a full season of the Pro Motocross 250MX Championship to campaign for top honours during the three-round SuperMotocross World Finals.


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Mosiman has shown strength and the pace to run up front. He took home his first 250SX win at San Diego Supercross in 2022 and finished third in the Western Regional 250 class that season. Unfortunately, injuries sidelined him from a full season last year. Back to full fitness, a re-energised Mosiman is eager to get back on track with the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team and make his debut aboard the YZ250F at Round 6 of the 250SX West Championship at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, on March 23.

Jensen Hendler – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 250 Team Manager

“We’re excited to have Michael join the team. We’ve only been working with him for a little bit, but we feel he has the speed and can battle up front. It’s not easy to jump into a season that’s already been rolling, but we’re looking forward to seeing what he can do and are looking forward to Seattle.”

Michael Mosiman – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #76

“I am honoured to be a part of such a successful team and to be surrounded by so many driven individuals. In my short time of getting to know the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team, I have been impressed with the dedication, commitment, and passion they have for the sport and for winning. I am thrilled to be part of the organisation and am looking forward to getting back to racing. Being off the bike and away from racing for a bit has allowed me to truly reset and return stronger both physically and mentally. I think the partnership with Star Yamaha could not have come at a better time in my career.”

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The MX Vice Show Episode #162 with Jeff Crutcher (Founder/Team Principal CREO KTM)

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The MX Vice Show returns with special guest Jeff Crutcher, as he speaks to MX Vice Editor Ed Stratmann about the season so far, his incredible career in the sport, the challenges associated with running a team, how happy he is with the progress of Talviku, Gibbs & Kaub in Supercross and Arenacross, the state of play in the sport, what his goals are for the campaign and much more.

The MX Vice Show is as always available to listen to on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and Google Play. Thanks to Parts Europe, Scott, Fly Racing, AS3 Performance, ARMA nutrition, Holeshot Motorhomes and Even Strokes for their support of The MX Vice Show. If you would like to become a part of the show, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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