[{"id":14109,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/09\/17\/jeff-ward-named-grand-marshal-for-2025-mxon-at-ironman-raceway\/","title":"Jeff Ward Named Grand Marshal for 2025 MXoN at Ironman Raceway","content":"One of the most iconic figures in U.S. motocross history, Jeff Ward, has been named Grand Marshal for the 2025 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN), set to take place October 3\u20135 at Ironman Raceway.\r\n

Ward, a legendary USA Motocross Team competitor and multiple-time AMA champion, will lead the Nucor Grand Parade of Nations during the opening ceremonies on Friday, October 3, and also preside over the opening ceremonies on race day, Sunday, October 5.<\/p>\r\n\u201cJeff Ward represents everything the Motocross of Nations stands for \u2014 national pride, world-class talent, and a relentless drive to win,\u201d said Tim Cotter, Event Director for the 2025 MXoN. \u201cIt is only fitting that the winningest American in MXoN history leads Team USA and our fans into this year\u2019s event as Grand Marshal.\u201d\r\n\r\nWard\u2019s selection honors his outstanding record at the MXoN. He represented Team USA seven times between 1983 and 1990 \u2014 and won each time, an unbroken streak that still stands today. Beyond the MXoN, Ward\u2019s r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is storied: multiple AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross titles; championships in every displacement and in both racing disciplines (which is rare in AMA history); induction into both the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.","excerpt":"

One of the most iconic figures in U.S. motocross history, Jeff Ward, has been named Grand Marshal for the 2025 …<\/p>","date":"September 17, 2025 10:53","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048283,"title":"Crawfordsville Indiana","slug":"crawfordsville-indiana"},{"id":25047943,"title":"grand marshal","slug":"grand-marshal"},{"id":25048282,"title":"ironman raceway","slug":"ironman-raceway"},{"id":25049797,"title":"Jeff Ward","slug":"jeff-ward"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25048290,"title":"motocross of nations","slug":"motocross-of-nations"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25048925,"title":"MXon","slug":"mxon"}]},{"id":7674,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2023\/08\/28\/jett-and-hunter-lawrence-dominate-pro-motocross-championship\/","title":"Jett and Hunter Lawrence Dominate Pro Motocross Championship","content":"The Lawrence brothers have both locked up championships in the Pro Motocross Series. Jett was crowned champion a week ago in the 450 class. His brother, Hunter locked up the title in the 250 class at the final round at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Meantime, over the in the 450 class, Jett went the entire season undefeated.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nIn the first moto, Jett was out front with the holeshot. Nobody could catch Jett who led the moto wire to wire. Chase Sexton crossed the line five seconds behind Jett. In the second moto, Dylan Ferrandis had the holeshot. Ferrandis lead was short lived as he crashed a few laps later ending his day. Jett took over keeping Sexton at bay. Jett won the moto with Sexton finishing second again.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nOver the in the 250 class, Ryder DiFrancesco had the holeshot. Tom Vialle finally made a pass nine minutes into the race. Jo Shimoda also passed DiFrancesco. Shimoda also eventually made a pass on Vialle and went on to win the moto. In the second moto, DiFrancesco was back out front with the holeshot. Shimoda was also right back in the mix. Shimoda finally found his way to the lead. Levi Kitchen moved to second until a crash shut him down. Jo Shimoda went on to win the overall with a weekend sweep.\r\n\r\nPhotos courtesy of Align Media","excerpt":"

The Lawrence brothers have both locked up championships in the Pro Motocross Series. Jett was crowned champion a week ago …<\/p>","date":"August 28, 2023 18:20","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048346,"title":"champion","slug":"champion"},{"id":25048283,"title":"Crawfordsville Indiana","slug":"crawfordsville-indiana"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25048282,"title":"ironman raceway","slug":"ironman-raceway"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25048411,"title":"jo shimoda","slug":"jo-shimoda"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25048873,"title":"pro motocross championship","slug":"pro-motocross-championship"}]},{"id":5495,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2022\/08\/29\/sexton-tomac-tied-for-overall-victory-at-ironman\/","title":"Sexton, Tomac Tied for Overall Victory at Ironman","content":"The second to the last round of Outdoor Motocross was held in Crawfordsville, Indiana at Ironman Raceway. Eli Tomac has just one single point ahead of Chase Sexton with two motos left before a championship trophy is awarded at the Pala Championship weekend.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nIn the first moto at Ironman, Christian Craig snagged the holeshot. Ken Roczen made a quick pass for an early lead. Eli Tomac found himself running second, soon getting around Roczen for the lead. As the minutes of the moto ticked down, Chase Sexton had made it to second and was chasing down Tomac. Sexton eventually made a pass for the lead, but Tomac stole it back, winning the moto. In the second moto, Sexton shot out of the gate and took the holeshot. Roczen passed Sexton for the lead. Sexton wasn\u2019t having any of it and regained his lead spot. Tomac got by Roczen and began chasing down Sexton. The two battled throughout the moto, but Tomac was never able to get the lead. Sexton came away with the moto win. Both riders came away with the tie.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nIn the 250 class, Nate Thrasher was out front with the holeshot in the first moto. Halfway through the moto, Jett Lawrence made a pass for the lead. Lawrence went on to win the moto. In the second 250 event, Justin Cooper took his turn out front. Jo Shimoda took over after the first lap. Shimoda remained out front for the rest of the moto to take a win. Hunter and Jett Lawrence rounded out the podium in second and third. Jett came away with the overall victory.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPhotos Courtesy of Align Media","excerpt":"

The second to the last round of Outdoor Motocross was held in Crawfordsville, Indiana at Ironman Raceway. Eli Tomac has …<\/p>","date":"August 29, 2022 15:19","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047716,"title":"Chase Sexton","slug":"chase-sexton"},{"id":25048928,"title":"crawfordsvill","slug":"crawfordsvill"},{"id":25047622,"title":"eli tomac","slug":"eli-tomac"},{"id":25048382,"title":"ironman","slug":"ironman"},{"id":25048282,"title":"ironman raceway","slug":"ironman-raceway"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25048411,"title":"jo shimoda","slug":"jo-shimoda"},{"id":25047624,"title":"ken roczen","slug":"ken-roczen"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047763,"title":"outdoor motocross","slug":"outdoor-motocross"},{"id":25048335,"title":"pro motocross","slug":"pro-motocross"}]},{"id":3097,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2021\/08\/31\/eli-tomac-gets-lucky-at-ironman-national\/","title":"Eli Tomac Gets Lucky at Ironman National","content":"The Lucas Oil Outdoor Motocross Championship held its second to last race event in Crawfordsville, Indiana at the Ironman Raceway. High temperatures and high humidity made the day challenging for the riders, but the battles continued.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nIn the first 250 moto, Jett Lawrence grabbed an early lead charging past Justin Cooper. Jeremy Martin also made a hard charge, putting a ton of pressure on Lawrence. An unfortunate crash would end Martin\u2019s race and he would have to be karted off the track with a wrist injury. Lawrence went on to win the moto. Jo Shimoda ended up finishing second. In Moto 2, Shimoda had the lucky holeshot. Jett Lawrence made his back to the front to take over the lead. Lawrence took another win and the overall.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThings continued to heat up in the 450 class. Points leader Dylan Ferrandis was out front until Ken Roczen came out of nowhere to take the lead. Ferrandis wasn\u2019t going to let Roczen get away with that and regained the lead. Eli Tomac was back in the mix too, swapping positions with Roczen. Ferrandis ended up with the win. Cooper Webb had an early lead in Moto 2 battling with Ferrandis. Tomac was back on the move earning the lead from both riders. It was Tomac\u2019s lucky day as his Moto 2 win and second place finish in Moto 1 earned him the overall.\r\n\r\n\"\" \"\" \"\"\r\n\r\nThere is just one round left in the season, which be held right back where it started at Fox Raceway in Southern California. Jett Lawrence continues to hold the lead over Justin Cooper in the 250 class by 11 points. In the 450 class, Dylan Ferrandis maintains a comfortable 50-point lead over Ken Roczen.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPhotos courtesy: Align Media\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n450 Class Overall Results (Moto Finish)<\/strong>\r\n

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  1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki (2-1)<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Dylan Ferrandis, France, Yamaha (1-2)<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., KTM (4-3)<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Ken Roczen, Germany, Honda (3-5)<\/li>\r\n \t
  5. Chase Sexton, La Moille, Ill., Honda (5-4)<\/li>\r\n \t
  6. Coty Schock, Dover, Del., Honda (8-6)<\/li>\r\n \t
  7. Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., KTM (7-8)<\/li>\r\n \t
  8. Justin Bogle, Cushing, Okla., KTM (10-7)<\/li>\r\n \t
  9. Brandon Hartranft, Brick, N.J., Suzuki (9-9)<\/li>\r\n \t
  10. Kyle Chisholm, Clearwater, Fla., Yamaha (11-10)<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n450 Class Championship Standings (Round 10 of 12)<\/strong>\r\n
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    1. Dylan Ferrandis, France, Yamaha - 439<\/li>\r\n \t
    2. Ken Roczen, Germany, Honda - 389<\/li>\r\n \t
    3. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki - 368<\/li>\r\n \t
    4. Chase Sexton, La Moille, Ill., Honda - 342<\/li>\r\n \t
    5. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., KTM - 278<\/li>\r\n \t
    6. Marvin Musquin, France, KTM - 240<\/li>\r\n \t
    7. Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., GASGAS - 239<\/li>\r\n \t
    8. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, Yamaha - 232<\/li>\r\n \t
    9. Christian Craig, El Cajon, Calif., Yamaha - 224<\/li>\r\n \t
    10. Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., KTM - 216<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n250 Class Overall Results (Moto Finish)<\/strong>\r\n
        \r\n \t
      1. Jett Lawrence, Australia, Honda (1-1)<\/li>\r\n \t
      2. Jo Shimoda, Japan, Kawasaki (2-3)<\/li>\r\n \t
      3. Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha (4-4)<\/li>\r\n \t
      4. Michael Mosiman, Sebastopol, Calif., GASGAS (3-6)<\/li>\r\n \t
      5. Austin Forkner, Richards, Mo., Kawasaki (5-5)<\/li>\r\n \t
      6. RJ Hampshire, Hudson, Fla., Husqvarna (13-2)<\/li>\r\n \t
      7. Ty Masterpool, Paradise, Texas, GASGAS (6-7)<\/li>\r\n \t
      8. Carson Mumford, Simi Valley, Calif., Honda (8-8)<\/li>\r\n \t
      9. Hunter Lawrence, Australia, Honda (12-9)<\/li>\r\n \t
      10. Dilan Schwartz, Alpine, Calif., Suzuki (9-13)<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n250 Class Championship Standings (Round 10 of 12)<\/strong>\r\n
          \r\n \t
        1. Jett Lawrence, Australia, Honda - 414<\/li>\r\n \t
        2. Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha - 403<\/li>\r\n \t
        3. Hunter Lawrence, Australia, Honda - 319<\/li>\r\n \t
        4. Jeremy Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha - 307<\/li>\r\n \t
        5. RJ Hampshire, Hudson, Fla., Husqvarna - 300<\/li>\r\n \t
        6. Jo Shimoda, Japan, Kawasaki - 262<\/li>\r\n \t
        7. Austin Forkner, Richards, Mo., Kawasaki - 218<\/li>\r\n \t
        8. Jalek Swoll, Belleview, Fla., Husqvarna - 195<\/li>\r\n \t
        9. Michael Mosiman, Sebastopol, Calif., GASGAS - 189<\/li>\r\n \t
        10. Max Vohland, Sacramento, Calif., KTM - 182<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>","excerpt":"

          The Lucas Oil Outdoor Motocross Championship held its second to last race event in Crawfordsville, Indiana at the Ironman Raceway. …<\/p>","date":"August 31, 2021 23:07","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047676,"title":"cooper webb","slug":"cooper-webb"},{"id":25048283,"title":"Crawfordsville Indiana","slug":"crawfordsville-indiana"},{"id":25048129,"title":"dirtbike","slug":"dirtbike"},{"id":25047622,"title":"eli tomac","slug":"eli-tomac"},{"id":25047980,"title":"gas gas","slug":"gas-gas"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25048281,"title":"ironman national","slug":"ironman-national"},{"id":25048282,"title":"ironman raceway","slug":"ironman-raceway"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25047627,"title":"kawasaki","slug":"kawasaki"},{"id":25047624,"title":"ken roczen","slug":"ken-roczen"},{"id":25047678,"title":"ktm","slug":"ktm"},{"id":25048151,"title":"lucas oil outdoor motocross championship","slug":"lucas-oil-outdoor-motocross-championship"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25047984,"title":"yamaha","slug":"yamaha"}]}]{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "user_comment": "This feed allows you to read the posts from this site in any feed reader that supports the JSON Feed format. To add this feed to your reader, copy the following URL -- https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/ironman-raceway/feed/json -- and add it your reader.", "home_page_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/ironman-raceway", "feed_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/ironman-raceway/feed/json", "language": "en-US", "title": "ironman raceway Archives - DirtSportsWorld", "description": "The Voice of Off-Road Motorsports", "icon": "https://i0.wp.com/dirtsportsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-DSW-Web-Icon.png?fit=59%2C59&ssl=1", "items": [ { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=14109", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2025/09/17/jeff-ward-named-grand-marshal-for-2025-mxon-at-ironman-raceway/", "title": "Jeff Ward Named Grand Marshal for 2025 MXoN at Ironman Raceway", "content_html": "

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          The Lawrence brothers have both locked up championships in the Pro Motocross Series. Jett was crowned champion a week ago …

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          \n", "content_text": "The Lawrence brothers have both locked up championships in the Pro Motocross Series. Jett was crowned champion a week ago …The post Jett and Hunter Lawrence Dominate Pro Motocross Championship appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2023-08-28T18:20:12-07:00", "date_modified": "2023-08-28T18:21:16-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "champion", "Crawfordsville Indiana", "Honda", "hunter lawrence", "ironman raceway", "jett lawrence", "jo shimoda", "Moto", "pro motocross championship", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=5495", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2022/08/29/sexton-tomac-tied-for-overall-victory-at-ironman/", "title": "Sexton, Tomac Tied for Overall Victory at Ironman", "content_html": "

          The second to the last round of Outdoor Motocross was held in Crawfordsville, Indiana at Ironman Raceway. Eli Tomac has …

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          The Lucas Oil Outdoor Motocross Championship held its second to last race event in Crawfordsville, Indiana at the Ironman Raceway. …

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