Vital MX Pit Bits: 2024 Budds Creek National

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Well, we didn't expect to see this number back at Budds Creek.

Welcome back, Rick. Octopi Media

With the grates, holeshot devices have gotten to a ridiculously low position, even in outdoors. It takes a lot to set them these days. Octopi Media

Christian Craig's time with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna squad is coming close to an end, but he has locked down a two-year deal for 2025 and 2026 elsewhere. Octopi Media

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AC is falling into his new role seamlessly. Octopi Media

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What's on the playlist, Mark? Octopi Media

Bobby Regan and his latest champ, as Deegan adds another plate to Star's 250 truck doors. Octopi Media

Aaron doing Aaron things. Octopi Media

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2025 Fox gear has just dropped...we're already filled up our shopping carts. Octopi Media

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Style. Octopi Media

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Factory Kawasakis are just clean, period. Octopi Media

We want this slotted side panel. Octopi Media

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One more full year for ET3... Octopi Media

Gilly giving it just the right amount of clicks... Octopi Media

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ET's machine features a shorter silencer with a different core size when compared to both of the Cooper machines. Octopi Media

The Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 250 squad is sponsored by Toyota of Escondido and has been for many years now.

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However, that logo is missing from Haiden Deegan's 250 machine, as he and his family all have a partnership with Ford. Octopi Media

A bunch of the Star 250 riders have reverted to a standard compression adjuster on their rear shocks, instead of the three dial adjuster they've been using. Octopi Media

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Haiden Deegan's replica Alpinestars lid is available now... Octopi Media

The Red Bull KTM team is one of a few that will see no lineup changes for 2026. The only difference will be Julien Beaumer's number, as we'll see what number he earns after his first pro season. Octopi Media

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The Madd Parts Kawasaki team showed some love to one of their sponsors, ETS Fuels over the weekend. Octopi Media

Marchbanks in full stretch. Octopi Media

Hunter running the MX-14 during the second moto was a big talking point. It'll be interesting to see how the US 450 class moves forward, and if we see more riders lean towards being scoop specialists. Octopi Media

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Bell has been collaborating well with Fox for the PC 250 team for the past couple of years. Now that Fox and Bell are under the same ownership, it makes even more sense. Octopi Media

With an 8th overall, we'd love to Broc Tickle lineup a couple of times in 2025. What say you, Kawasaki? Octopi Media

Broc also debuted a new colorway from FXR. Octopi Media

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Notice anything about Anstie's lid? Octopi Media

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Star riders had the classic Monster Energy Army look on their lids for the weekend. Octopi Media

Do you dig it? Octopi Media

Another look. Octopi Media

2025 would be Freddie Noren's 15th year racing in the states! Octopi Media

Someone came prepared, maybe over prepared. Octopi Media

Phil Nicoletti and the whole ClubMX team had this FMF/FXR collab gear for Budds Creek. Octopi Media

A different look for Triumph and Renen over the weekend. Octopi Media

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Hi Dax. Octopi Media

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This is one of those things we all wish we could do. Standing through and ankle-deep rutted corner. Our hats off to you Tom Vialle. Octopi Media

Dean Wilson had a very forgettable Budds Creek. Octopi Media

Did you know that there's a thread on the forum that tracks the amount of Alpinestars lids that have lost their visors this year? Yup, it exists. Octopi Media