WSX: Grant, Bogle and Drake join MDK Motorsports – team photoshoot
By Press Release on 13th Sep 22
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MDK Motorsports, led by entrepreneur team owner Mark Kvamme and managed by former supercross rider turned entrepreneur Jamey Grosser, announced its final three riders to compete alongside two-time World Supercross Champion Chad Reed in the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX).
Two-Time World Supercross Champion and Australian superstar Reed leads MDK Motorsports WSX (450cc) class alongside experienced American rider Josh Grant. Multiple Supercross and Motocross event winner Justin Bogle and up-and-coming American Derek Drake to compete in the SX2 (250cc) class.
All the action begins on October 8 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales where MDK boasts a talented group of premier and up-and-coming riders, competing for an FIM-sanctioned World Championship.
Led by Reed who provides a level of championship leadership and experience few riders in the history of Supercross can, MDK Motorsports will field an extremely competitive group of riders each bringing the experience and skill necessary to compete at a World Championship level.
Reed will ride in the WSX (450cc) class with Grant, a Southern California native with almost two decades of professional experience. Grants resume includes numerous podiums in American supercross and motocross, including multiple victories.
This is a lineup stacked with veteran experience and incredible skill guys whove raced at the highest level and know exactly what it takes to win, said Kvamme. Chad and Josh were teammates over the years and theres a valuable level of trust and mutual respect between them, while Justin and Derek will be a formidable pairing to push the field in SX2. This is a tight group, and we couldnt be more excited for the first race in Cardiff next month.
MDK Motorsports SX2 (250cc) class features Cushing, Oklahomas Bogle, a 10-year motocross and supercross veteran with four career victories across 450cc and 250cc classes. Bogles high-level experience in the sports most competitive formats will be a welcome addition to the MDK Motorsports team.
Rounding out the team and joining Bogle in the SX2 class is Drake from Central California. Making his professional motocross debut in 2019, and his supercross debut in 2020, Drake is a talented, up-and-coming rider looking to break out globally in the WSX series. His talent, drive and dedication will be complemented by the incredible experience and leadership of his three teammates as they tackle the global stage in WSX.
In a unique move to supercross teams, MDK motorsports have also retained backup rider Henry Miller a fellow Minnesota native of Team Manager The Peoples Champ Jamey Grosser. Miller is a long-time top privateer of supercross and motocross and will be available in a moments notice if needed. Henry will also feature MDK logos in all his racing endeavours.
The FIM World Supercross Championship will host the British Grand Prix at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales on Saturday, October 8th. Tickets to the first round of the 2022 pilot season are now on sale. The FIM World Supercross Championship 2022 will serve as a pilot season, allowing the championship to establish itself and build momentum going into 2023. From 2023, and subsequent years, the FIM World Supercross Championship expand annually between June and November, with up to 12 events in 2023.
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