Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cole Davies Prevails with Ironman Moto Combine Victory

KTM’s Kayden Minear and Kawasaki’s Landen Gordon Complete Overall Podium

CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN – August 26, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – The second and final gathering of the 2024 MX Sports Pro Racing Scouting Moto Combine Presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare took place on Friday, August 23, on the eve of the Tucker Freight Lines Ironman National as a precursor to the season-ending Pro Motocross Championship Finals, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The summer centerpiece of SMX Next welcomed 25 of the top A & B class prospects in amateur motocross to Ironman Raceway, where New Zealand-born Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider Cole Davies added another accolade to his SMX Next resume with a triumphant outing that saw him showcase his well-rounded talent.

Prior to the lone 25-minute, plus two-lap moto of the day, the invited group of racers partook in classroom-style sessions that provided insights into various aspects of the sport, including training, nutrition, and media engagement. Additionally, the prospects were divided into five groups, with each rider assigned to one of five Rider Coaches – Michael Byrne, Broc Glover, Ezra Lusk, Chad Reed, and Kevin Windham – who provided guidance and mentorship to the aspiring young athletes.

A collection of 25 of the top prospects in amateur motocross were invited to participate in the second and final Scouting Moto Combine gathering at Ironman Raceway.
Photo Credit: MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

The opening moto on Friday afternoon got underway with a trio of KTM Orange Brigade riders out front, led by Australian Kayden Minear, who was pursued by teammates Seth Dennis and Luke Fauser. Davies, meanwhile, was well back in 15th place. With a clear track, Minear was able to sprint away from the field while Dennis encountered misfortune early and allowed Fauser and Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green’s Krystian Janik to move into second and third, respectively. Janik then applied pressure on Fauser for second and brought fellow Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green rider Caden Dudney along with him. Both Kawasaki-mounted riders were able to make the move and take control of second and third before engaging in a spirited battle of their own for second place that Dudney eventually came out on top of.

While Minear checked out on the field, the fight between the Team Green teammates allowed a hard-charging Davies to get into the mix from fourth, improving 11 spots from the opening lap. The focus…