With Eli Tomac winning the first six motos in a row, talk of a perfect season has begun to show up on social media. After the way Ken Roczen looked at Thunder Valley, I think he might have something of his own to say about that soon. Photo by: Octopi

Each and every week, MotoXAddicts staffers Chris Cooksey and Dan Lamb will list their top ten power rankings for the 450MX class and the 250MX class during the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. The lists are based on results, health, speed, fitness, consistency and the upcoming track. The points will have some weight in the list, but it is just one of many factors.

Chris Cooksey’s 450MX Power Ranking – High Point

Power Rank RiderName P-Rank Change 450MX Points
1 Eli Tomac 0 150
2 Ken Roczen -1 97
3 Marvin Musquin +1 122
4 Justin Barcia 0 104
5 Blake Baggett 0 100
6 Benny Bloss -1 73
7 Weston Peick +1 88
8 Phil Nicoletti -0 75
9 Justin Hill NEW 0
10 Dylan Merriam New 49
Ken Roczen got his first taste of the podium of 2018 MX at the 2018 Thunder Valley National with a 2nd overall. That result moved him up to 2nd in the Power Rankings as well. Photo by: Honda

Dan Lamb’s 450MX Power Ranking – High Point

Power Rank RiderName P-Rank Change 450MX Points
1 Eli Tomac 0 150
2 Ken Roczen -2 97
3 Marvin Musquin +1 122
4 Blake Baggett +1 100
5 Justin Barcia 0 104
6. Justin Hill NEW 0
7 Weston Peick +1 88
8 Benny Bloss 0 73
9 Phil Nicoletti +2 75
10 Dylan Merriam NEW 49
With his first overall win of the year at Thunder Valley and Zach Osborne’s exit from the series injured, Jeremy Martin (center) took the red plate and the unanimous spot on top of our “Power Rankings.” Photo by: Octopi

Chris Cooksey 250MX Power Ranking – High Point

Power Rank RiderName P-Rank Change 250MX Points
1 Jeremy Martin 0 129
2 Aaron Plessinger -1 121
3 Alex Martin -1 116
4 Dylan Ferrandis NEW 0
5 Justin Cooper -1 98
6 Joey Savatgy +1 68
7 Austin Forkner 0  75
8 Garrett Marchbanks 0 72
9 RJ Hampshire 0  72
10 Chase Sexton 0  76

Dylan Ferrandis (108, now #24) will make his return to racing this weekend at High Point. Chris has the Frenchman debuting all the way up at number 4, while Dan has him respectably at number 6 on the “Power Rankings.” Photo by: Hoppenworld

Dan Lamb’s 250MX Power Ranking – High Point

Power Rank RiderName P-Rank Change 250MX Points
1 Jeremy Martin -2 129
2 Aaron Plessinger 0 121
3 Alex Martin -1 116
4 Justin Cooper -2 98
5 Austin Forkner -3 75
6 Dylan Ferrandis NEW 0
7 Joey Savatgy +2 68
8 Chase Sexton -1 76
9 Jordan Smith NEW 77
10 Garrett Marchbanks +3 72


 

Remember, these will be changed weekly based on results, history, health, the upcoming weekend’s track soil and more. Both myself [@dandunes818] and Chris [@cooks6161] can be reached on Twitter to discuss our odds and to defend our intelligence.
 

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Dan Lamb is a 12+ year journalist and the owner of MotoXAddicts.