In dominating fashion, the AMA U.S. ATV Motocross Team has collected six Quadcross of Nations titles since 2017, missing out only in 2020 and 2021 when the team did not compete. The team of three riders, yet to be chosen, will attempt to defend the title September 27-28 in Heerde, Netherlands, at the Kamperweg Heerde Circuit. 

The FIM World Championship event, in conjunction with FIM Sidecarcross (SQXON), attracts more than 6,000 attendees throughout the weekend and in excess of 357 million global TV and streaming viewers. This marks a new venue for the team, with the deep sand track posing a unique challenge. Each rider will race two 25-minute motos, with the best five scores combined for an overall finish position. 

Yamaha continues its unwavering support of the team’s international efforts as a platinum sponsor. The team’s riders will contest aboard Yamaha YFZ450R machines against top competitors from 20 countries.

For the duration of the team’s history, U.S. racers have competed with the leadership of team manager Mark Baldwin of Baldwin Motorsports. 

“Collecting another championship is always the goal headed into Quadcross of Nations,” said Team Manager Mark Baldwin. “The deep loamy sand is going to be a different feel for our riders. We want to consider riders who think strategically and who are not only fast -- but can endure extreme pressure. Additionally, we look for individuals who will positively represent the United States and ATV racing as ambassadors. As the reigning champions, we will do our best to bring home another title. We thank our fans and sponsors who back this event each year.” 

JB Motorsports’ Jody Bateman has been designated at the Crew Chief for the fourth year-in-a-row. 

“While the racers are the ones on the track and in the spotlight, there are a lot of great supporters who make this competition possible for the U.S. team,” said Crew Chief Jody Bateman. “From tuning engines to managing logistics to financial support, there are many people behind the scenes giving our riders the best possible setup and chance at winning. I’m proud to return as Crew Chief and work with a team that represents our country and federation with skill and sportsmanship.” 

Fundraising to support the team’s effort is underway. That includes the sale of team apparel, which will be available for purchase at the Baldwin Motorsports rig during AMA ATV Motocross National Championship events starting at Round 7 in Budds Creek, Maryland, on June 21-22.

Options to support the team through sponsorship are available to fit a variety of budgets and marketing goals:

• Platinum Sponsor - $10,000: Four race tickets and access to the Team USA hospitality area during the event. Plus, premier placement of company logo on hospitality area backdrop and company name mentioned in future press releases and on social media.
• Gold Sponsor - $5,000: Premier placement of company logo on hospitality area backdrop and company name mentioned in future press releases and on social media.
• Silver Sponsor - $2,500: Priority placement of company logo on front skirting of hospitality area and company name mentioned in future press releases and on social media.
• Bronze Sponsor - $1,000: Placement of company logo on side skirting of hospitality area and company name mentioned in future press releases and on social media.