Cycle News Staff | July 11, 2022
Alex Martin, 32, says he’s going to retire from professional motocross racing at the end of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
Alex Martin says he will retire after the completion of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
“I have decided to stop racing full-time at the professional level at the end of the 2022 season,” Martin said. “This is the 14th year of my career and I’ve been grinding for a long time. My wife and I have had some long conversations, and we both felt this is a great time to move on to some new opportunities in life. I’m proud of the things I have accomplished in this sport, the great teams I have been a part of, and the incredible people I’ve met along the way. I’m grateful to Brandon Haas and the entire ClubMX crew for the opportunity to race the 450 full-time this season. It has been an absolute blast being a part of their program. I’m looking forward to what the next chapter will bring!
“This sport takes a toll both physically and mentally on its riders,” he added. “I’ve had my share of ups and downs, concussions, broken bones, podiums, wins… five years as a factory racer, ultimately, I’m damn proud of what I was able to accomplish in my career. I want to thank all the teams that made a spot for me throughout the years.”
Some of Martin’s accomplishments included finishing runner-up two times in the 250cc Pro Motocross Championship (2016 and 2018) and claiming two-career 250cc Pro Motocross wins. He was also named the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Rookie of the Year. Plus, Martin has more national moto finishes than anyone, currently at 272. CN
