New Faces and Changes in Motocross

There have been some major injuries lately in the motocross season. There have also been some changes that will impact the future. A new bike has been released for the 2020 season, GasGas. It will be raced in the 250 and the 450 classes. It was designed by Narcis Casas and Josep Pibernat. GasGas was purchased by KTM in 2019.

Some changes that have been made are Cristian Craig is moving to Yamaha from Honda and Jeremy Martin is also moving to Yamaha from Honda. Jeremy Martin’s changes will impact the season because Dylan Fernandis, his teammate, is a really good rider and Jeremy will have a chance of making himself known as being a rider of team Yamaha and showing who is the better rider.

There are special helmets used for this particular sport that includes absorbing gel-like foam for when you crash and hit your head. There are also chest protectors to protect your ribs and lungs and spine. The boots are made stiff and unbreakable to protect your feet, toes, and ankles. Although there are many ways to protect yourself, there is always a chance that you will get hurt. Then you have the knee guards to protect your knees and parts of your legs for when you crash and hit your knees first. 

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