January 2026

The January issue of Racer X names Justin Cooper the 2025 Rider of the Year, catches up with Chad Reed’s cross-continental Hall of Fame journey, breaks down Yamaha’s junior impact at the Motocross of Nations, and takes you inside the Moto Beach Classic’s Arenacross opener. Always There Attendance counts for Justin Cooper, and that’s why he’s the 2025 Racer X Rider of the Year. 22 Things Chad Reed’s epic moto journey began in Australia, moved to Europe, and then to America. The multi-time champion is now a resident of both ClubMX and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Race White & Blue Yamaha’s BLU CRU certainly made their mark at the 2025 FIM Motocross of Nations in Indiana, using their YZs-only World SuperFinale races to paint the biggest motocross race in the world with their particular blend of blue and white. Huntington Beach Riders Club The Moto Beach Classic made for a very unique setting for the opening round of the 2025-’26 AMA/FIM North America Arenacross Championship. For our reporter, BrownDogWilson, it was also a trip back in time.