The USA held the numbers 1, 2, and 3 for the first time since 2012. Juan PabloWith assistance from Austria, the US team just had to ship components instead of complete bikes this year. Yes, AP is still on his 48mm air fork. Note the Herlings stand? Juan PabloSome USA themed graphics from DeCal Works. Juan PabloUhh is Hunter taller than Jett? Their matching Australian-themed Alpinestars kits were an point. Juan PabloDialed. Juan PabloExpanding trailers everywhere! Scott brought out one to show off their new goggdies. Juan PabloJuan PabloThe Dutch kits are always bright, here's Fox's kit with Kay de Wolf. Juan PabloErnee was electric! Juan PabloKen Roczen's HEP team also just shipped components, working with a large Suzuki dealership in Germany for two bikes built. Interestingly enough, this dealer had works Suzuki hubs and wheels, making this bike the most "factory" that Kenny has raced all year. We also noticed Kenny had kit KYB suspension (mostly just coatings) for the first time this year, which will likely carry over into 2024. Juan PabloGermany's kits were on point as well. Juan PabloCraig above a sea of French fans. Juan PabloChristian Craig's bike was equipped with 48mm CV kit forks. It really looks like Austria is totally abandoning the 52mm works fork in 2024. Juan PabloThe little details. Juan PabloGlenn Coldenhoff's kit. Juan PabloGlenn had a ROUGH weekend. Juan PabloYes, there were American flags here and there. Juan PabloCalvin Vlaanderen's team went all in for the Dutch look in their final race. Next year, Cal moves to the new factory Yamaha MXGP effort and his prior team, Gebben Van Gerberoy, looks to be going away. Juan PabloThe Honda HRC USA machinery...all under Aussie banner. Kinda funny how that worked out. Juan PabloThe country graphic themes are one of the best parts about MXoN. Juan PabloJett takes racing seriously, period. Juan PabloJuan PabloTeam Spain before the event. With a healthy Guillem Farres in 2024 for MX2, this team really could be a contender for a win in the future. Juan PabloPrado's whole kit is amazing. Juan PabloWhile his pre-race display bike had 52mm forks, he raced with 48mm forks for the first time this year. Juan PabloRuben Fernandez's works HRC Honda CRF450RW. This bike had a unique frame and subframe combo, rumored to the 2025 CRF450R chassis. Juan PabloJuan PabloThe Belgiums showing their support. Juan PabloThe paddock was slammed all weekend long. Juan PabloYou never know at MXoN... Juan PabloCommitment. Juan PabloPutting rumors to rest. Yes, Vialle raced his US-spec bike with MXGP fuel and mapping. That's it. Juan PabloA legendary crowd at a legendary location. Stay tuned for more Pit Bits from MXoN... Juan Pablo
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