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PALA, CA – ISRT Kawasaki kicked off its 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship campaign at Round 1 at Fox Raceway, with riders Freddie Noren and Nicholas Lapucci tackling the demanding conditions of the 450MX class with focus and perseverance.
Freddie Noren Determined to Rebound after Season Opener
Veteran racer Freddie Noren (#33) delivered a competitive performance. In the opening moto, Noren secured 21 place, after two minor crashes. He returned with renewed energy in Moto 2, fighting his was up to the 13 position until a last lap crash, after getting up Noren crossed the line in the 17 spot. This would earn him an 22 overall on the day. not the typical start to the championship standings for Noren but motivating to rebound. “Freddie rode with confidence and composure all day,” said an ISRT team representative. “The unfortunate thing about racing is, you never know when things are not going to play in your favor and that’s why we race again next week!”
Nicholas Lapucci Gains Experience on U.S. Soil Italian rider Nicholas Lapucci made his AMA Pro Motocross debut with ISRT Kawasaki at Fox Raceway. Unfortunately, mechanical difficulties forced him to retire early from the first moto. In Moto 2, Lapucci battled through from a poor start to finish 20th, which placed him 25th overall for the round. While this was Lapucci’s only scheduled U.S. appearance for the season, the experience has fueled his desire to return. “Although the result wasn’t what we hoped for, Nicholas showed heart and determination,” said the team. “He’s already looking ahead and is motivated to come back stronger.”
Next Up
With Round 1 in the books, ISRT Kawasaki looks ahead to the remainder of the 2025 Pro Motocross season. The team will use the motivation from Noren’s performance and the lessons from Lapucci’s debut to further develop and compete at the highest level.
