





Inspired and mentored by Japanese freestyle motocross legend Taka Higashino, Genki "Wanky" Watanabe hopes to build on the legacy of his countryman by injecting his own sense of style and flair to the world of FMX. Like so many others, Wanky's career started on the racetrack and soon transitioned to the ramps. With a knack for big air and flow, he became a quick study and has racked up a variety of accolades, and it's just the beginning.
Inspired and mentored by Japanese freestyle motocross legend Taka Higashino, Genki "Wanky" Watanabe hopes to build on the legacy of his countryman by injecting his own sense of style and flair to the world of FMX. Like so many others, Wanky's career started on the racetrack and soon transitioned to the ramps. With a knack for big air and flow, he became a quick study and has racked up a variety of accolades, and it's just the beginning.
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Monster Energy’s Loris Vergier claimed 2nd at the UCI Downhill World Cup in La Thuile, with standout top-five finishes from teammates Lachie Stevens-McNab and Camille Balanche in a dramatic weekend of elite racing.

Monster Energy/Star Yamaha teammates Michael Mosiman and Justin Cooper delivered strong 3rd-place podium finishes in the 250 and 450 classes at RedBud MX, while Haiden Deegan battled through injury to preserve his championship lead in a gritty performance.

Monster Energy’s Haiden Deegan dominates the sands of Southwick with a perfect 1-1 finish, as teammates Levi Kitchen and Eli Tomac also power onto the podium.
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