I looked up what generation 65 was and it told me gen X. It thought I meant people born in 1965. So I got that wrong just FYI. Also, the USD is the globes reserve currency. Yes the Euro is worth like 13c more right now big whoop. The USD is a more practical and reliable currency ESPECIALLY for American citizens.

I don't buy the "you should represent your country for free" shit when some suit and tie is making bank off of the event. They are charging $45.99 to watch the race online, where is that money going?

Hmmm if Webb was still at star he would not be going either

Im a huge Deegan fan, but not a bed bug or stan.
I think the Deegans know their rep is easier to tarnish than Yamahas ever will be. All they have to do is tell Yamaha to say its their reasons Deegs cant go to MXON.
That said, I agree that the riders should get paid, especially ones that'll bring fans...whether its to see them win or get beat. I would bet theyre getting closer to $10 million on this race than 7.
They should pay a per diem to teams. And a huge top 3 purse. Then the stars also get a "show up" payment as well.

Some American  viewers might not be able to separate their patriotic support for the MXDN, and important changes that need to happen.  I have always thought our riders were crazy to go on their own dime and participate in MXDN. It’s such a dangerous sport, teams shouldn’t have to shoulder the cost and risk for such an event….

Whatever that guy's name is that's the coach of the United States team. I'm sure he's the one that leaked the phone call.

When it comes down to it, they are professionals and professionals get paid to race. Amateurs race for trophies, professionals race for money. If the promoters do not want to pay the professional riders to show up to their event  that's on them not the riders.
The promoters are making Buku money.

I would charge them 3k for every jump if I had to risk my body for them..I agree on that!

Only Deegan Haters are mad about this FYI.
US DEEGS GANS DONT GIVE A SHIT! DONT WANT MY FAVORITE RIDER GETTING INJURED FOR A LOOSING TEAM!!!

I fully agree the USA mx and SX scene rule. How many times has there been less than 20 riders at an MXGP starting gate this year?  Plenty   Flying all over the world, getting jet lag and inanimate. I wouldn’t want go to China on a good day.  And they used to race in Russia until the war. Not an ideal destination either.
The USA FIM for 2025 was club and crowd funded. The estimates were $30k-$50k. My ai could not find exact printed costs and the amount crowd funded. The team was 3 men, 3 women, 2 junior riders and 5 minders. Plus a team manager and mechanics. It’s a 1 day competition and the team is there for 6 days doing whatever, but whatever is important.
The ISDE is 6 days, the team was there for 12 days in 2025. 31 riders plus support personnel. Estimated cost was $750k-$1m. The exact figure were not published according to my ai.
So why is the USA and AMA complaining about sending 3 riders and support for less than a week? The ISDE and trials riders win a medal, any prize money is minimal and sponsor money.
A solution could be an added amount entry for spectators at a mx or SX event. Or at the added fan experience a larger added entry fee. All of which is divided to all the teams, riders and support for the MXON.
Just an idea.

Military members serving this country get paid, right?  These promoters are just screwing everyone. I agree with Star and Deegan.

Deegan is 100% correct. Why doesn’t the AMA step up to the plate and pay the riders too attend? They are making bank off the riders and could easily pay the freight .

I cant stand  mxon. Its gonna be long off season. How many weeks til A1?

They should be paid. Or at least cover travel expenses to get the riders there then have payouts for top 3

Deegan wants to win this race .he couldn't find another couple fast guys to bring with him to win it from America.dont blame him.some teams have all champions on it.

Absolutely, do not pay the riders for this. However, do cover the travel. If it costs 300k to send an entire team, then the AMA can pay that.

I still think they should make it more like soccer or fifa the clubs should get paid not the riders for mxon riding for your country should be the goal they definately need mxon every two years pay the clubs for the riders or the nation pays the clubs for the riders they send. The riders shouldn’t receive anything beside per diem (food,travel, and place to stay) that’s just my opinion.  you ask these young guys coming out in soccer like Cavan Sullivan Justin Ellis Julian hall they all said playing for the national team was their dream. Not getting paid to play the highest form of soccer but being privileged enough to be chosen.

The industry doesnt back the kid, some of the fellow riders who have preached the same stuff didnt back his stance.  The media who is bought and paid for are not backing his stance.  I wont be watching the MXON.  Im glad he took the stance, it is too bad that the rest of the paddock could not get on board.  Jeff Ward is a baby boomer, he is not worthy of being GenX 😆😆😆😆

I hope are riders and the people at the race are ok have you seen what is happening over there with destroying there own country beating up people I seen it’s about 1000 of you people hurting people

Racing dirtbikes is what these guys do to make a living. Pretty sure most people wouldn't be very willing to pay money to do thier job. Ultimately honoring yourself is more important than a country.