ProTaper Handlebars Are the Choice of Champions as Supercross Points Battle Heats Up

KELLER, TX – May 8, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – ProTaper, the industry leader in performance handlebars, boasts an impressive roster of ProTaper riders contending for the top spots in the 2024 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. With one race remaining in the season, ProTaper athletes are positioned for a thrilling finish across all classes.

“We are incredibly proud to see so many talented riders trusting ProTaper handlebars to help them perform at the highest level,” said Paul O’Brien, Brand Manager for ProTaper.  “Their skill, combined with our innovative handlebar technology, are a winning formula on the track.”

Poised for Gold in SX450 Class

In the premier 450 SX class, former champions Cooper Webb and Eli Tomac lead the charge for ProTaper, with these riders owning two of the top three positions in Championship points. Cooper has a shot at taking the points lead with the right results at the final race in Salt Lake City this weekend.

Webb (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing) is a former SX 450 champ and a two-time AMA Motocross champion. He’s known for his “throwback” riding style, reminiscent of some of the greatest MX riders in history.

Tomac (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing) is a two-time SX 450 champion and a four-time AMA Motocross champion, known for his aggressive style and exceptional control.

Stars Shine in the 250SX Class

Reigning 250SX Champion and 2023 250MX Rookie of the Year Haiden Deegan (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing), who currently owns second place in 250 SX East, is within reach of the top spot with a strong finish in the final race of the season.   Deegan is a fan favorite who made waves as a young rider, then burst into the top levels of both Supercross and Motocross in 2023.

Meanwhile, in the 250SX West Class, ProTaper riders RJ Hampshire is tied for first place in championship points and Jordon Smith owns third place going into Salt Lake City.

Hampshire, who went pro in 2014, is coming off a win two weeks ago in Nashville. He joined the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team in 2020 and has nabbed runner-up spots in both the 250SX East and 250SX West in recent years. He’s earned five wins in Supercross and four wins in Motocross.

Rounding out the ProTaper rider roster is veteran racer Jordon Smith (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing). A long-time contender, Smith was runner up for 250 East in 2018 and has four career SX wins. He had a strong start to 2024, coming out of the first round in second place. With a win in the second round in San Francisco, he briefly carried the championship leader’s red plate.

“ProTaper bars are a great choice for high performance riders,” continued O’Brien. “Our professional riders have such different riding styles and backgrounds, and ProTaper has bars to deliver confidence and control for both the young stars to the “throwback” style we knew in the past.”

With only one race remaining in the Supercross season, the championship battles are far from over. Tomac, Cooper, Hampshire and Smith, and their ProTaper-equipped machines promise an exciting wrap up to the 2024 SX season.

About ProTaper

Since 1991, ProTaper has led the way in premium control components. The brand delivers an exciting, innovative, and complete product line that fulfills the needs of professional racers and weekend riders alike. Through revolutionary ideas like the oversized 1⅛” handlebar and the Micro Handlebar Kit—the only control system purpose-built for youth riders, ProTaper transforms how riders experience their motorcycles. It’s no wonder that ProTaper has a long list of pro and amateur athletes relying on its products to help them win races.

Source: Tucker Powersports

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