Pacific Northwest company will serve as title sponsor of Washougal National and the Military Appreciation Race

MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., has announced the continuation of its partnership with Idaho-based Western Power Sports (WPS) and FLY Racing in support of the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the summer component of the SuperMotocross (SMX) World Championship regular season. The industry leading distributor of powersports products and gear manufacturer’s support of the prestigious championship is highlighted by FLY Racing’s title sponsorship of the legendary Washougal National on July 19, which has been a summer tradition in the Pacific Northwest since 1980 from Washington’s famed Washougal MX Park. Enhancing the excitement surrounding the FLY Racing Washougal National is the second running of the Military Appreciation Race in support of America’s service men and women. Additionally, the eighth race of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship and Round 25 of the SMX World Championship will feature live network coverage on NBC Broadcast Network, with a two-hour showcase of the first motos of both the 450 Class and 250 Class.
 
“For more than 50 years, the Pro Motocross Championship has provided the toughest test in motorsports with 11 rounds of grueling competition on the toughest and most renowned racetracks in the world. That prestige has made the championship a focal point of racers around the world, with an immensely talented field of international athletes battling out for the most coveted title in the sport,” said Anthony Armsby, VP of Marketing and E-Commerce, Western Power Sports. “As a Pacific Northwest company, we are not only excited to provide title support of the Washougal National, but we’re also honored to play an integral role in the Military Appreciation Race. We are avid supporters of our service men and women and look forward to celebrating their selflessness in the defense and protection of our country this weekend.”

Founded in 1960, Western Power Sports has built an immense global network comprised of more than 14,000 dealers for its product line of over 150,000 motorcycle, ATV/UTV, snowmobile, and watercraft parts, garments, and accessories. Its dynamic collection of house brands is spearheaded by FLY Racing, but also includes Fire Power, GMAX Helmets, HardDrive, Highway 21, Open Trail, Rale Industries, Sedona Tire & Wheel, Shinko Tires, and SP1 Products, all of which can collectively service any need for a powersports consumer and enthusiast.
 
FLY Racing’s ascension into becoming a leader in motocross gear was built on a foundation in support of beloved racers like Andrew Short and Trey Canard, who put the spotlight on the growing brand throughout the 2000’s and 2010’s as perennial frontrunners in the 450 Class. The brand’s presence continued to grow with the likes of Zach Osborne, who won both a 250 Class and 450 Class title while wearing FLY, and is now more prominent than ever thanks to team partnerships with Quad Lock Honda, Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing, and Toyota Redlands BarX Yamaha, along with a star-studded lineup of athletes like R.J. Hampshire, Chance Hymas, and FLY’s newest racer, Cooper Webb, who captured the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in his first season wearing the brand.
 
“It’s hard not to take notice of FLY Racing’s evolution from a fledgling brand into an industry powerhouse. They’re driven by passion and have remained steadfast in their commitment to developing premium riding gear, with top-of-the-line helmets, jerseys, and pants,” said Davey Coombs, President, MX Sports Pro Racing. “It’s been a privilege to have both FLY and Western Power Sports as partners of the Pro Motocross Championship, and we can’t think of a more perfect union than two highly regarded Pacific Northwest entities in Washougal MX Park and WPS coming together in support of our military veterans and active-duty service men and women.”

The FLY Racing Washougal National Military Appreciation Race will see an array of military and patriotic themed livery on both motorcycles and athletes alike, embracing a cause that has been a fixture within the motocross world thanks to organizations like the Veteran MX Foundation, which has partnered with Washougal MX Park for the event. A special veteran lap will see a group of enthusiast service members take to the track and parade in front of the tens of thousands of spectators that will line the fences at Washougal MX Park, while a helicopter flyover will help kick off festivities during opening ceremonies. Additionally, two members of the Veteran MX Foundation will be honored as Moto Heroes.
 
As part of the partnership with the Veteran MX Foundation, a bucket-list trip to the FLY Racing Washougal National will be fulfilled for Army veteran Mike Matula. Matula gave up a trade career to join the military at the age of 27 and served seven years as an infantry team leader. Upon his completion of service, Matula rekindled his love for motocross by happenstance and has become an active member of the Veteran MX Foundation, taking advantage of the support provided by fellow veterans while also taking the program’s lead to offer his support to those in need. 
 
Just four races remain in the Pro Motocross Championship and SMX World Championship regular season. A two-week break in action awaits the stars of the sport after Washougal, which will give way to a three-race stretch run to crown a pair of champions in the 450 Class and 250 Class.