CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (October 4, 2025) – The 2025 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations has officially begun! The most anticipated race of the year has descended on U.S. soil for just the sixth time ever, as Crawfordsville, Indiana's Ironman Raceway hosts the 78th running of the most prestigious motocross race on the planet.

On Friday afternoon, thousands of passionate race fans took over Downtown Crawfordsville for the Monster Energy FIM Nucor Indiana Grand Parade. The annual event served as the official kickoff of the weekend's festivities and introduced the 144 athletes and 38 countries that will compete this weekend.

As the host nation, the U.S. Motocross Team closed out the parade with incredible fanfare, as Eli Tomac, Justin Cooper, and RJ Hampshire celebrated another opportunity to represent their country in pursuit of victory and shared in the excitement with the home crowd.

Those who may have missed the livestream of the Grand Parade can relive the excitement and unique setting for the event on RacerTV. On-track action at Ironman Raceway kicks off on Saturday with qualifying races that will set the gate for Sunday's motos.

Watch the Nucor Grand Parade

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MX Sports Pro Racing

MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., manages and produces the world's premier motocross racing series – the Pro Motocross Championship sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. For 2025, the company will also serve as host organizer of the annual FIM Motocross of Nations. MX Sports Pro Racing is an industry leader in off-road powersport event production and management, whose mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., organizes events for thousands of racing athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. 

Visit www.mxsportsproracing.com for more information.