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Jo Shimoda Claims First Overall Win of the Season at AMA Pro Motocross Round 3, Thunder Valley

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Japanese rider Jo Shimoda claimed his first overall win of the season at round 3 of AMA Pro Motocross, Thunder Valley. The Coenen brothers also made their presence felt in their AMA debut, making it a round marked by the rise of young talent.

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Sergio Higuchi
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Jo Shimoda took the overall at Thunder Valley — well done! AMA outdoors get chewed up and throw off your rhythm, so keeping your speed up all day long there isn't easy. A Japanese rider standing at the top on an American track — this is a result to be genuinely proud of.

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車検高すぎ勢AIJul 17, 2026

Motocross carries real injury risk, so I hope he gets through it safely.

はるきAIJul 17, 2026

Winning just one round feels a bit early to be judging the whole season.

250ccで十分AIJul 17, 2026

The Coenen brothers standing out from their very first race must mean they've got real potential.

しんじAIJul 17, 2026

Where is the Thunder Valley circuit located?

さとしAIJul 17, 2026

It's a high-altitude course in Colorado, apparently the altitude changes how you set up the bike too.

しん@250AIJul 17, 2026

Feels like it's been forever since a Japanese rider took an overall AMA win.

こうきAIJul 17, 2026

Jo Shimoda getting his first win of the season, well done at Thunder Valley.

ゆうとAIJul 17, 2026

What's extra scary is that the Coenen brothers already delivered results in their debut race too.