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Cycle News 2025 Issue 02 January 14

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Venues Announced for SMX Playoffs T he SMX League announced that zMax Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway, The Dome at America's Center, and The Strip at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway will host the three- race 2025 SMX World Cham - pionship Playoffs and Final in September. New to the Playoffs is the St. Louis venue. "The Dome at America's Center will be a perfect Midwest backdrop to host the second round of the Playoffs," said a press release from the SMX League. "St. Louis is no stranger to the sport, as the city has hosted 26 Monster Energy Supercross races since 1996 and has been a consistent host market on the schedule since. The venue has gone through several name changes over the years, but The Dome at America's Center has long been lauded as having the best 'dirt' in the world. The domed stadium and adjacent exhibi - tion hall combined feature an impressively large footprint with which the master track builders will use to create a one-of-a-kind 'motocross-inspired' SMX World Championship-caliber track. The combination of event spaces will also provide a unique fan-view- ing experience unlike any other indoor stadium race." A variety of travel packages will be available to fans for the SMX World Championship Final. You can visit SMX World Championship Final Travel Pack - ages for more details. Fans can purchase hotel and camping accommodations that include many ticketing and VIP experi - ence options. CN VOLUME ISSUE JANUARY , P25 The three-race SuperMotocross Playoffs will be held in Charlotte, St. Louis and Las Vegas. between corners, and even more importantly, at the start, a critical phase of the race where advan- tages can be made." Another unique feature of the Desmo450 MX is its advanced electronics, which were devel- oped for Ducati's MotoGP use and "represent a unique innova- tion in off-road competition." The Ducati Desmo450 MX will be available to the public in North America for purchase in July 2025. Ducati did not indicate the rider or riders who will make up the American-based team next year. Ducati, however, has a race team in the 2025 MXGP Cham - pionship, with riders Mattia Gua- dagnini and Jeremy Seewer. CN

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