Everyone around the world has watched Alex Fedortsov race the SMX Next events this year with a variety of results. Fedortsov was the fastest qualifier in four of the five events and led laps in four of the five events proving that he would be a contender in the new series. In Daytona, a four-second lead evaporated with an unfortunate flat tire and he gave up the lead with a late race tip over in Birmingham.
To most teenagers, that would be devastating, but Fedortsov has the ability to look forward to the next race.
That mindset paid off as he rolled into Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh for the SMX Next National Championship. On that day, his hard work paid off as he passed his teammate, Jesson Turner, in the second corner and never looked back. He led every lap, won the race and the championship. The SMX Next series has proven to be the launching pad to the professional ranks and Fedortsov has the confidence and skill to move up starting at round one of the outdoor series in Pala.
Fedortsov selected and was assigned the #784 for the season in honor of his idol Jeffery Herlings. The Dutch professional motocross racer and multi time FIM world champion was assigned the number when he raced in the US at Ironman Raceway in 2017. A bold move but done totally out of respect.
