Team USA has confirmed RJ Hampshire for the 2025 Motocross of Nations which takes place at Ironman Raceway on October 3-5. The SuperMotocross Finale in Las Vegas, Nevada saw two team members, Haiden Deegan and Chase Sexton both hit the ground and sustain injuries. Sexton later confirmed his withdrawal from the event citing a sore shoulder and a concussion. RJ Hampshire has now been named as Sexton’s replacement and will race the Open division.
“I am really excited for the chance to represent our great country on home soil,” Hampshire said. “I may not have been the first pick, but I’ll always answer the call, and you know I’ll give it everything I’ve got. Ironman is one of my favorite tracks and we’ve still got a strong team ready to go – see you all next weekend!”
“It’s such an honor when one of the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing athletes are selected for MXoN,” said Nathan Ramsey, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team Manager. “RJ is a perfect choice to represent the USA, as well as our team. He will no doubt give it everything he has to get the job done and we are more than happy to support him and Team USA.”
This marks Hampshire’s second time on Team USA, his first coming in 2023 at Ernée, France. He finished second overall (3-4) at Ironman earlier this year and earned fifth in the final 450MX point standings.
Team USA’s MX2 rider Haiden Deegan suffered a broken collarbone on Saturday night but still expressed his intent to compete. Deegan’s teammate Justin Cooper announced he’s been selected as the team’s backup MX2 rider should Deegan be unable to race.
