The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has officially revealed the U.S. lineup for the 2025 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Motocross of Nations, set to run October 3–5 at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana—an eagerly anticipated home‑soil showdown (Cycle News, Racer X).
Team Composition & Leadership
Leading the charge are three decorated AMA champions:
- Eli Tomac, a two-time 450SX (2020, 2022) champion and four-time AMA Pro Motocross champion (2017, 2018, 2019, 2022), returns for his sixth MXoN appearance, bringing a wealth of experience and victory pedigree (Cycle News, Racer X).
- Chase Sexton, the reigning 2023 450SX and 2024 AMA Pro Motocross 450 champion, joins Tomac as a previous Motocross of Nations winner (part of the 2022 victorious team at RedBud) (Cycle News, Racer X).
- Haiden Deegan, the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross 250cc champion and the current 250SX West champion, makes his MXoN debut as U.S. representative in the MX2 class (Cycle News, Racer X).
After a storied tenure, long-time team manager and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Roger De Coster announced his retirement in late July. Taking the helm as manager is AMA Director of Racing, Mike Pelletier, whose leadership will guide Team USA’s efforts on home soil for the first time (Cycle News, Vurbmoto).
Quotes & Sentiment
Pelletier captured the moment, saying, “To serve as team manager for the United States Motocross of Nations team is an honor of a lifetime. We have a tremendous team in place this year, with three racers that have already proven their championship‑winning pedigrees. We look forward to competing in front of our fans and defending our home turf this year!” (Cycle News)
Sexton expressed personal excitement: “It’s an honor to represent Team USA at this year’s Motocross of Nations, especially with the event being held at Ironman Raceway alongside Eli Tomac and Haiden Deegan. It’s extra special for me with the race taking place so close to where I grew up. I can’t wait to race in front of many hometown fans and represent my country on home soil.” (Cycle News)
Tomac, looking ahead, remarked: “I’m excited to represent the USA once again this year. It’s going to be great to be on home turf and I believe our team will be very fast at Ironman!” (Cycle News)
Meanwhile, Deegan, making his debut, stated: “I’m stoked to finally be healthy enough to go race for my country and bring that trophy home where it belongs.” (Cycle News)
Looking Ahead
This trio—mixing proven veterans with emerging talent—offers formidable firepower. The home‑court advantage at Ironman Raceway, a venue with dramatic terrain and elevation shifts, should play well to their strengths (admin.mxgp.com). With Champion Tomac and Sexton leading the charge and Deegan ready to make his mark, fans can anticipate a strong Team USA push to reclaim the Chamberlain Trophy.