The 2023 Motocross of Nations will take place on October 7 & 9 in Ernee, France.
So far there aren´t as many teams confirmed as it supposed to be in this part of the year. In fact, Canada is just the second nation to reveal its rooster after Brazil.
The three riders announced for this year’s Motocross of Nations are Dylan Wright (MXGP), Ryder McNabb (MX2), and Jess Pettis (OPEN).
Dylan Wright – MXGP:
Team: Honda GDR
MXoN Number: #43
Previous entries: 2
Best personal result: 12th overall
Honda´s Dylan Wright is the reigning MX1 Triple Crown series champ and the current championship leader as well. Last year, Wright won his fourth-straight MX1 title with a perfect season. He has some experience racing Grand Prix and AMA Motocross too. In terms of MXoN experience, Wright represented Canada twice in the last two years, both times being 12th overall in the MXGP class. This will be Wright´s third Motocross of Nations event.
“I am very honoured to be a part of Team Canada for MXoN again this year. This is such an amazing event and to be going over France will be nothing short of amazing. I can assure you that I will put my best foot forward to get us the best results possible”
Ryder McNabb – MX2:
Team: KTM Canada
MXoN Number: #44
Previous entries: 1
Best personal result: 18th overall
Ryder McNabb is a rising star in the Canadian Motocross scene. The 17-years old won his first-career title last year in the Triple Crown series in the MX2 class with Honda. This year he signed with KTM Canada and is leading the championship en route to his second-straight title. McNabb competed in the first 2023 Moto Combine round in Red Bud and placed second overall with a 3-2 in motos. This will be the second year for McNabb to be in the Canadian team, as he debuted last year in Red Bud, helping Team Canada to place 15th overall.
“I am super excited and thankful to be picked for Team Canada. I´m pumped about the team this year. Congrats to Dylan and Jess for being picked as well”.
Jess Pettis – OPEN:
Team: KTM Canada
MXoN Number: #45
Previous entries: 1
Best personal result: 8th overall
Jess Pettis is a two-time MX2 Canadian champion and has plenty of experience riding in the United States. His first title Pro title came in 2018 in the MX2 class and then in 2020. Pettis currently rides for KTM Canada and sits second in the MX1 Triple Crown series behind Wright. This will be his second MXoN entry since Red Bud 2018, and the first in the Open class.
“I am extremely honoured to be a part of the MXoN Team this year. I´ve worked hard to land a position on the team and I believe we have a great team to represent our country”
About Canada in the Motocross of Nations:
Canada has been part of the Motocross of Nations in 23 editions. The first time was back in 1964 in the Motocross of Nations of the 500cc class in Hawkstone Park, Great Britain. Since then the Team presence has been sporadic over the years. The best result as a team was an eight overall in Lierop (2004).
