2025 MXoN Race 1

**MOTOWARS ALERT: RACE 1 (MXGP & MX2) - IRONMAN SHOWDOWN!**

The gate dropped on the final day of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations with the high-octane collision of the MXGP and MX2 classes! The Ironman Raceway dirt was chewed up and unforgiving, setting the stage for an epic battle of attrition and raw speed.

Out of the gate, it was an absolutely massive start in the premier class! The Aussie MXGP phenom, coming from a decent gate pick, charged immediately to challenge for the holeshot, but a determined German legend on his Suzuki was railing the outside to keep the pressure on. The two title contenders instantly pulled a gap and went to work, leaving a trail of the world's best in their roost. The battle for the lead was intense for the opening laps, a true MXGP-level dogfight that had the crowd on its feet!

Meanwhile, for Team USA's MXGP star, a tough gate pick translated into a rough start, leaving him buried deep in the pack. It was a heroic charge from there, fighting tooth and nail through traffic, highlighted by an epic mid-race duel with the legendary Italian on the new Ducati! Every pass was a declaration of war as he fought to salvage crucial points for the home team.

In the MX2 field, the newly-crowned World Champion from Germany launched off the line like a rocket for a picture-perfect holeshot, but it was an aggressive move from the Belgian young gun that quickly took over the top spot. The Netherlands' MX2 ace kept him honest for the entire moto, hunting for any mistake, while the American MX2 rider was right in the mix, salvaging an incredibly strong ride to keep Team USA in the fight.

This was an all-out sprint of speed, strategy, and pure heart from the MXGP and MX2 warriors. The points are in, the team standings are shifting, and the championship fight is *on*!

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