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WIND IN THE P44 AMA Announces U.S. Jr. Motocross Team T he AMA officially announced the 11 members of the 2024 United States Junior Moto- cross Team for the FIM Junior Motocross World Champion- ship, which is set to run on July 12-14 at the Circuit Kamperweg Heerde in the Netherlands. "We have put together an incredibly talented team full of world-class riders to compete at this year's FIM Junior Mo - tocross World Championship," AMA Deputy Director of Racing Mike Burkeen said. "I know this group of racers will represent the United States well, and we look forward to going out to the Netherlands and competing on the global stage." Representing the U.S. in the 125cc class are Brennon Harrison (KTM), Chace Lawton (Yamaha) and Patrick Joseph Shipley (Yamaha). Chase Dashiell (KTM), Wy - att Duff (KTM), Easton Graves (KTM) and Braxtyn Mes (Husqvarna) will compete on be- half of the U.S. in the 85cc class. Seeking victory in the 65cc class are Austin Keller (KTM), Jaydin Smart (Cobra), Eidan Steinbrecher (KTM) and Joey Vicari (KTM). "It has been my honor to lead Team USA as Team Manager for the last few years!" U.S. Ju - nior Motocross Team Manager Jeff Cernic said. "I look forward to representing the USA with grace and class for years to come!" CN The AMA officially announced the 11 riders who will represent the U.S. in this year's FIM Junior Motocross World Championship in the Netherlands, July 12-14. Marc Marquez to Make Crew Chief Change M arc Marquez will change his crew chief for a second time in two years when he moves to the Ducati fac- tory team in 2025. The eight-time champ will work with Marco Rigamonti, who is currently Enea Bastianini's crew chief. "When you move to a team, a winning team, and to a crew that is working in a good way, is something that you have to respect," he said. "And when I did the move to Ducati, I only asked for was one person with full confidence, that is Javi Ortiz; that is the one that followed me to Gresini. But I'm arriving in a team that they are super good, and they are doing a very good job, so I'm ready to adapt." Neil Morrison Marc Marquez will make a second crew chief change in two years.