2020 Monster Energy Racer X Supercross Preview: Episode 2, Brothers in Arms

In 2014, a rookie 450 rider named Ken Roczen won the opening round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, and a rookie 250 rider named Adam Cianciarulo won the opening round of 250SX East Region. These two riders became close friends and dynamic personalities on and off the track and appeared destined to take over the sport. Then, injuries kicked in, and at one point the future seemed in doubt for both. But now they’re back! Cianciarulo completed his rebuild process with the 2019 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross 250 National Championship and a Monster Energy Kawasaki ride in the 450 class. Roczen is back with Honda HRC trying to find his health after battling an illness. They’re finally in the same class together, doing some riding together, and ready to have fun and win races. Can they do it? Can they remain friends while racing bar-to-bar on the track?

Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes and Jason Thomas discuss Kenny and AC in Episode 2 of the Monster Energy Racer X Supercross Preview for 2020 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, FIM World Championship. Plus, new Racer X Editor-at-large (and bike guru) Kris Keefer breaks down the Kawasaki KX450 that Cianciarulo and Eli Tomac will bring into battle.

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[cameronmoore]

Mookie is going to be my underdog pick

[Hot-Dog-Racing]

Steve’s face when he’s listening to someone else talk looks like the face a dog makes when it’s pooping. So much concentration

[robertkutzner]

Matthes is losing weight...looking good man keep it up!

[kingscourt]

That Keefer guy is a great addition to the shows.

[BrendanGregory]

I am honestly so excited for cooper and AC to go Head to Head. It’s gonna be beef 100%

[nicolasalverson]

AC is probably the one of the most mature rookies coming into the supercross season for 2020, with that I think AC will make through the entire season and will finish the season in the top 5. As long as he can show up to the races each week he will definitely be a threat for race wins. As for Roczen he is always threat on the weekends, yes he has some health issue that he still hasn’t gotten figured out. He still will be going for race wins every Saturday night, making him a title contender as well. With that being said I think that ET finally gets that supercross title that he has missed out on the last couple of years, as long as he can show up and be consistent on Saturday.

[brucethompson]

Chris is a GREAT Addition to the Show..I hope You continue to have Him on

[wideopenmx]

The Keefer segments have been awesome. Everyone loves talking about the bikes just as much if not more than the riders. Good job on these shows guys

[parkerwalls]

Unless Eli gets injured, I think he's winning it this year. He has the most wins by far without a championship, it's only a matter of time when you're as fast as he is. If Kenny's 100% though it'll be fun to watch 😎

[jeremy_moto_]

Adam has the heart of a champion we will see so upset don’t think he will win the champion but he will shock us!!

[DUBYA-DUBYA]

I think Justin B. Could surprise a lot of people this season. There are so many that can win this thing. Whoever can be most consistent with there starts and podiums through all 17 rounds will win championship. That could be 10-12 riders this year. Very exciting.

[motoxguy]

The fantasy picks nightmare is gonna be REAL this year! Actually glad to see the “fantasy” thing highlighted for this sport. It is what saved the NFL and our sport needs all the positive “outside” attention it can get right now. I got a couple of “gambler” buddy’s into the fantasy side of it and now they and their whole family began riding.

[sslum]

DID YOU SEE MONSTER CUP!?!?!? AC is a threat. Recognize

[Peanutdenver]

When you suffer a real serious injury like Kenny had, it's a long road to recovery and sometimes you're never really 100% again. I can't speak for Kroc, but when I broke my pelvis and back racing they give me issues to this very day 10 years later. I can't imagine how tough it would be making a comeback vs big boys in Sx.

[megaboomnetwork]

There will be a race day where everything goes Kenny’s way and he will get the win this year

[johntomasik]

Tomac's always been my favorite (Colorado guy). Really love his speed outdoors. But, for whatever reason, he just hasn't been able to put a full SX season together. I'll go with Webb, only because he maintained his cool last year and believes he understands how to win championships. Hopefully all stay healthy, and all trade wins the entire season to where it's close at the end of the year. That'd be a win for all us fans.

[LChem]

Its a very harsh game. And full of surprises

[Pleasuremachine]

Adam will be the 2020 champion you'll see

[pbau]

Jason Thomas is on his phone & what is Steve staring off at? A noteboard?

[mikequarles]

its going to be a GREAT 2020 Season. Maybe the best ever😉!
Looking forward to the 2020 season in less than 3 weeks😊