2019 Motocross Of Nations | Monster Energy Kawasaki Confirms Absence
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2019 MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS | COMPLETE COVERAGE
One very large element that determined the riders in consideration to represent Team USA at the 2019 Motocross of Nations was confirmed on Thursday when Monster Energy Kawasaki announced their two riders, Adam Cianciarulo and Eli Tomac, would not be a part of the team due to the manufacturer’s desire to focus on the 2020 season. This had been widely known in the last few weeks, but now the official word comes just days before the rider list is announced at the 2019 Unadilla Motocross.
The 2019 Motocross of Nations will run at the famed Assen TT motorcycle venue on a specially built sand course, a first for the historical event. It will take place from September 27th to the 29th.
The complete press release from Kawasaki is posted below…
Recently the AMA made preliminary contact with several teams regarding availability of riders for the 2019 Motocross of Nations (MXoN). Based on the team’s off-season plans, Kawasaki race team has informed the AMA that the team and riders will not be considered for the event later this year.
Kawasaki riders Eli Tomac and Adam Cianciarulo separately expressed interest in attending MXoN this year. After discussing the details of the team’s off-season plans with each rider, both were in agreement with the team’s decision. The team will consider MXoN invitations for its team riders in the future.
Kawasaki will continue its pursuit of success in the 450MX and 250MX 2019 AMA Pro Motocross Championships with Tomac and Cianciarulo each carrying the points lead and red plates in their respective classes into the Unadilla National in New Berlin, New York on Saturday, August 10th.
“Being chosen to represent the USA is always an honor,” said Tomac. “I am a patriotic guy so attending Motocross of Nations is something I always look forward to and embrace the challenge of the unique race. However, after speaking with the team I understand and support their reasoning for not attending this year’s event. Winning Motocross of Nations is something that is still on my checklist, but my priority right now is winning a Monster Energy Supercross title.” – Eli Tomac
“It would be an incredible and humbling honor to be chosen to represent Team USA,” said Cianciarulo. “For me, it has always been something I have watched and wanted to be chosen for, but I understand the team’s decision and I know I have a lot of work and new challenges ahead of me by moving up to the 450 class.” – Adam Cianciarulo
The team headed over there is still pretty badass. Anderson, Osborne, and Cooper have been podium riders. How awesome would it be if they won it!?
Too bad! Makes sense though, that bike is sweet!