Chesterfield, SC – Alex Martin entered the
professional ranks in 2008 and has quite a list of accomplishments:
- 2-time Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championships 250
Runner-Up (2018, 2016)
- 2 career Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship 250
Wins
- 22 career Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship 250
Podiums
- 3 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 250
Podiums
long the way he has become one of the most popular
figures on and off the track with his Troll Train persona, appealing to a wide
variety of fans. He intends to keep that momentum going as he adds to his
resume in the premier class.
Martin has wanted to move up to the 450 class
and has taken that opportunity with the ClubMX team
for 2022 and beyond. He will make his debut aboard the Yamaha YZ450F on January
8, 2022 at the first round of the Monster Energy Supercross series in Anaheim,
CA.
“Most people may not know this but I train
ed
at ClubMX from 2010 to 2014 and built a solid
foundation for my future there. The facility has grown so much since then that
I could not ignore the opportunity. They have a variety of tracks on the
property and have escalated their training program to compete with anyone as
they have proven in the last few years. They have also managed to build some of
the best bikes in the paddock and now with support from Yamaha it can only get
better. When Brandon [Haas] called me, I had to listen to his offer and it made
perfect sense for me at this point in my career.”
ClubMX will compete in both the East and West coast
Supercross series with Martin leading the way in the 450 class. They will also
compete in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series making this the first year the
team will do the entire season [all 17 supercross rounds and all 12 motocross
rounds]. This is made possible by the support of FXR Racing, IAMACOMEBACK and
Yamaha along with many other great sponsors who see value in the
competitiveness of the team.
“Adding Alex to the team is a natura
extension for our program. He has trained here in the past and is familiar with
how we operate. His easy going attitude and intense work ethic will set the example
for the other riders. Alex brings a lot to the table not only with his riding
experience but also with his knowledge of fitness and nutrition” sai
Owner Brandon Haas of ClubMX.
“Being able to give him the opportunity to achieve his goal of racing in th
450 class is an added bonus for all of us”
Look for more information to come out soon as
Martin reunites with his old training partner – Phil Nicoletti when the ClubMx
Supercross boot camp opens in mid-October.