June 30 Update: FloRacing is taking over streaming duties from MavTV Plus. For those who like to watch the AMA Motocross Championship Series, the 2022 edition will be much simpler than in years past. Every moto of the 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship—450MX and 250MX will be shown live on NBC TV Network, plus MavTV Motorsports Network for cable users and subscribers to streaming services that include MavTV or NBC access.An alternative is to subscribe directly with MavTV Plus for worldwide streaming access. An advantage for MavTV Plus users is streaming replays on-demand, plus live coverage of qualifying for each round.
Ryan DungeyMavTV Plus runs $99 a year, or $7 a month, with the 2022 Pro Motocross Championship schedule running over five months. Annual subscribers before May 29 can claim a $10 discount by using the code PROMX10 when signing up.Starting with the RedBud National, FloRacing will be taking over streaming duties, with MavTV continuing to provide cable coverage. There is an introductory offer of $6.99/month through the end of 2022.“Now, we have the most accessible and comprehensive broadcast package in history to complement the excitement on the racetrack,” explains MX Sports Pro Racing President Davey Coombs, “with top-to-bottom live coverage that will allow our fans, most everywhere across the globe, to watch the action unfold.”Protagonists in the 450SX class include defending champion Dylan Ferrandis, former champions Eli Tomac and Ken Roczen, and returning-from-retirement champion Ryan Dungey.2022 Pro Motocross TV Schedule
May 28, 1 p.m., Fox Raceway I National, Pala, CA
June 4, 1 p.m., Hangtown Motocross Classic, Sacramento, CA
June 11, 1 p.m., Thunder Valley National, Lakewood, CO
June 18, 10 a.m., High Point National, Mt. Morris, PA
July 2, 10 a.m., Redbud National, Buchanan, MI
July 9, 10:30 a.m., Southwick National, Southwick, MA (450MX Moto 1 on NBC/Peacock)
July 16, 10:30 a.m., Spring Creek National, Millville, MN
July 23, 1 p.m., Washougal National, Washougal, WA
August 13, 10 a.m., Unadilla National, New Berlin, NY
August 20, 10 a.m., Budds Creek National, Mechanicsville, MD
August 27, 10 a.m., Ironman National, Crawfordsville, IN
September 3, 1 p.m., Fox Raceway II National, Pala, CA
All times Pacific Daylight Time. All broadcasts run four hours.Dylan Ferrandis photo by Will Embree / SMX Pictures
Our first segment introduces you to the new Arch 1s. This latest, slightly more sporting American V-twin, adds to the original KRGT1 coming from the boutique manufacturer based in Hawthorne, Southern California. Senior Editor Nic de Sena rode through Malibu with Gard Hollinger, who co-founded Arch Motorcycle with his friend, Keanu Reeves. The 1s is a unique ride for sure, and Nic explains what makes the bike really stand out.
For the entertaining story behind Arch Motorcycle from Gard Hollinger himself, you must listen to his podcast episode on Motos & Friends HERE
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In our second segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with Thom Beers, the former Chairman & CEO of Fremantle Media North America, responsible for American Idol and America’s Got Talent. Thom’s astonishing resume as a Producer, Director, and actor, includes narrating many, many of the shows he’s created.
His fertile imagination led to most of the really big reality TV shows, and of course for us in the motorcycle world, you’ll be interested to hear the genesis and story behind his Jesse James show, ‘Monster Garage’, as well as the ‘Biker Build Off’ and ‘Zombie Choppers’ TV shows. Teejay’s chat with Thom gives us some amazing insight into other areas of Thom’s career, including ‘Deadliest Catch’ and others.
You’d imagine that most of Thom’s time is spent sitting behind a desk and on his phone. Not so. His intense stories of capturing much of the content for these shows make for some hair-raising listening. I for one, was fascinated; I hope you are too.
