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create SuperSports, one of the most highly respected motors- ports promotional businesses in the world. And when Supercross began its expansion, West hosted rounds of the series inside sta - diums of cities like Atlanta, Or- lando, Tampa, Miami and more. When the various promoters of the Supercross tour decided to consolidate in the mid-'90s under one roof, West's World Sports company became a part of Pace Motorsports, and even - tually became what is now Feld Entertainment. West served as an advisor for both supercross/ motocross and monster truck events for the rest of his life. "Through his ground-breaking events and ideas, Bill West introduced countless new fans and participants to motorcycle racing," said Davey Coombs, President of MX Sports Pro Rac - ing. "He was an incredible role model and mentor to many of us now involved in Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Pro Motocross and the new SuperMotocross World Championship. His contri - butions to each of these champi- onships, as well as many of the major youth and amateur racing events across the country, will never be forgotten. Bill was one of the true pillars of American motorcycle racing." Bill is survived by his partner of 44 years, Sherry Dye, and daughters Holly Foerch, Rebecca West and Amy West, all from St. Petersburg, along with brothers Bob West and Jerry West; sister Vicki West; Sherry's son, David Dye, and grandson Lawson. CN WIND IN THE P32 Roczen Eyes Return K en Roczen says he plans to race two of the last three rounds of the 2024 Pro Moto - cross Championship, Unadilla (August 1) and Ironman (August 24). He'll skip the Budds Creek race on August 17. Surprisingly, Roczen says he will compete in the 250MX class aboard an RM-Z250 at the season-ending Ironman Na - tional. Roczen's current contract with Suzuki is for Supercross only. Last year, he competed in the High Point National, where he nearly ended Jett Lawrence's win streak. Roczen is a two-time 450MX Champion (2014 and 2016) but hasn't raced a 250 since 2013. "I'm going to be mixing it up with the kids," Roczen said on social media. "It's been about 100 years since I've ridden a 250 for real. I figured, why not? Have a little bit of fun, right?" CN Ken Roczen says he'll race the Unadilla and Ironman Nationals. For the Ironman race, however, he plans to ride the 250MX class.