Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Celebrates Landmark 50th Anniversary Season In 2022

The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, the world’s most prestigious off-road motorcycle racing series, has hit the stretch run of its landmark 50th anniversary season in 2022, where a 12-round summer campaign visiting 10 different states, bookended by the Memorial Day and Labor Day holiday weekends, is nearing its completion. The 11th and penultimate stop of this milestone journey will bring compelling championship drama to the greater Indianapolis area, where Montgomery County’s Ironman Raceway, in Crawfordsville, will host one of the most crucial Saturday’s of the season in the country’s most renowned region for motorsports. The ninth running of the Ironman National will commence on Aug. 27 for what is guaranteed to be one of the most important events of the year.

“After two years of challenges to successfully implement a championship calendar in the midst of a global pandemic, we’ve been incredibly honored to have the opportunity to enjoy a historic milestone for the sport this summer. We’ve been able to properly celebrate the 50th anniversary of this storied championship and pay homage to the individuals and venues who helped elevate American motocross to the forefront of the sport on a global scale. Fittingly, the action on the track has been truly memorable and is going to culminate with compelling battles for the championship,” said Davey Coombs, President of MX Sports Pro Racing.

Even though it’s the youngest event on the championship calendar, the Ironman National has already become a celebrated tradition in American motocross. With its close proximity to the motorsports mecca of Indianapolis, the race possesses a unique atmosphere that can only be found in this pocket of the country. The passionate environment lends itself to captivating action on the track, which has made this a can’t-miss round of this storied championship that fans want to check off their bucket list and competitors want to add to their mantle.

The track itself at Ironman Raceway is an awe-inspiring hidden gem, with topography that defies the vastly flat midwest landscape. Dramatic elevation changes are the defining feature of Ironman, with the infamous “Godzilla” jump serving as one of the biggest obstacles in the sport. The near-perfect dirt that comprises the racing surface lends itself to lots of traction, while the traversing layout presents ample passing opportunities for some of the most competitive action of the season. To top it all off, Ironman offers incredible sightlines for spectators and ample shade to provide relief from the heat of the late summer.

On the track, the 50th anniversary of the championship has served as the most prominent representation of the global influence of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, with a pair of international riders as defending champions in both the 450 Class and 250 Class for the first time in history. Frenchman Dylan Ferrandis is just the third European rider ever in the 450 Class to serve as reigning champion, while Australian Jett Lawrence is the first defending titleholder in the 250 Class from the “Land Down Under.” They’ve been put to the test all season long with an incredibly deep field of world class talent that features established and future stars from the United States, Germany, and Japan, just to name a few. This international spectacle of speed, precision and athleticism is unlike any other sport on the planet.

Event Information

Ironman National

Round 11: 50th Anniversary Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship

Ironman Raceway – Crawfordsville, Ind.

Aug. 27, 2022

8 a.m. – Practice & Qualifying

12:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies

1 p.m. – First Motos (250 Class & 450 Class)

3 p.m. – Second Motos (250 Class & 450 Class)

Ticket Info:

Saturday General Admission:         $50 Adults / $20 Kids (ages 6-11)

Pit Pass (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)                       $30 (all ages)