If you are interested in Motorcross or Supercross racing as a racing enthusiast yourself or as a viewer, you have most likely already heard of Chase Sexton. The 20-year old American 250 Class Motorcross champion has just moved to the 450 Class league. In this article, we take a closer look at Sexton – who he is, his career, his relationships, and so on. Like Eli Tomac and Tyler Hoover, Mr. Sexton is certainly making aname for himself in the world of motor sports and beyond.
Who is Chase Sexton?
Chase Sexton is currently among the youngest racers in the 450 field. The Motorcross rider is well-known for his passion towards the craft and aggressive-but-focused riding style. Chase was born in La Moille, Illinois and has been racing for the last 13 years. He is part of the Geico Honda team, which he joined after his time with Factory Connection’s Amsoil Honda squad as an amateur in 2015.
Chase has participated in Ama Supercross and Ama Outdoor Nationals racing series. He won the 250SX Eastern Regional Championship in 2019 and 2020, before being promoted to the factory CRF450R with Team Honda HRC, to participate in the AMA Pro Motorcross Series. There are different levels of competition, just like with other sports such as basketball and baseball.
Sexton weighs 160lbs, and his height is 5’11”. The Motorcross racer was born on September 23, 1999.
Career
Chase Sexton has had a tumultuous last couple of years in his career. First, he outlasted Austin Forkner in the 250 East Coast Supercross title in 2019. He gained speed quick in the AMA Outdoor Nationals but was held back later by heat issues in round four in Florida. Chase also signed a multi-year contract with Honda around this time. You sign with a team like Honda, kind of like being a member of the Dallas Cowboys, LA Dodgers, or Houston Rockets. Sexton continued to defend his status as top rider in the 250 East Coast region all the while.
In 2020, Chase used all the negative criticism he received last year for his near miss at the East Coast Supercross title as a means of motivation for improving his performance against his competitors. He won 5 out of 9 primary events that the East region ran during the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross Series. The 250 East-West showdown that occurred during the final sealed his reputation as possibly the fastest rider in his division.
Ex-racing heavyweight, James Stewart, has been brought in to act as an advisor to the young racer. Mentoring Sexton and a handful of others is Stewart’s first brush with racing after he quit pro-racing himself. Sexton is looking forward to a fulfilling apprenticeship with Stewart and hopes to learn well from him.
Chase might have had a few rough spots and injuries in the past, but people have long forgotten them. He is now perceived as a two time 250-class champion and a strong contender for the 450-class series.
Chase Sexton, the sophomore Honda HRC rider, sits at fourth place with 132 points after four rounds of this year’s Pro Motocross Championship. The 23-year-old is one of the youngest riders to enter the 450 class when he moved up mid-season last year. He finished his rookie season in fifth place.
Current Season
Injury hampered his debut Supercross season this spring, finishing 12th. However, Sexton has fared much better outdoors, able to draw on last year’s experience. At Buchanan, over the independence-day weekend, Sexton came in 6th with 8th and 4th place finishes. Sexton secured 5th (4-5) at High Point, which was one better than his sixth at Thunder Valley (4-5).
Sexton’s most impressive show thus far came at the opening event at Pala, California. Although he came 5th overall, Sexton missed winning the opening race of the season by just 0.099 seconds, behind Team Yamaha’s Dylan Ferrandis. In the second race, the La Moille, Illinois native, crashed on the first turn. He picked himself up and fiercely fought his way through the field of 40 riders to finish in 10th place. With six rounds to go, Sexton is 48 points behind the front-runner Dylan Ferrandis.
Personal Life
The 2-time AMA Supercross 250SX East Region Champion (2019, 2020) likes to keep the private side of his life out of the limelight. Officially single, Sexton has been rumoured to be in a relationship with American singer Maddie Salute, but there has been no formal acknowledgment from either. Sexton does wholeheartedly endorse the #ThisShirtSavesLives movement in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Net Worth
Wikipedia, Forbes and other reputable sources estimate Motorcross and Supercross racer Chase Sexton’s net worth to be around $60 million.
Relationships
The American Supercross racer is currently in a relationship with a girl named Maddie Salute.
Apparel
Chase Sexton will be sporting 100% officially licensed 2020 GEICO Honda Team Collection along with his other teammates this year. A fresh new collection has been introduced for the 2020 season which can be spotted on Sexton at Anaheim 1. You can purchase a range of jackets, tees and stylish headgear from the collection to support Chase and his GEICO Honda team members.
Parting Words
Chase is happy about ascending to the 450 Class category. He has expressed relief and joy. He believes his riding style is more suited to the 450 Class and that he won’t have to try as hard to keep his performance on-track as he did with the 250 Class motorcycles. Chase is trying to get a feel of this new Class category of Honda motorcycles at the moment. He is optimistic that if he can familiarize himself with it, he will be able to perform as per his desires in the upcoming Supercross championship next year.
You can find Chase on Instagram and Twitter and of course looking at Youtube, TikTok, Twitch, or any search on Google, Facebook, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, Ecosia, or Yandex.
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FAQ
Where is Chase Sexton from?
Chase Sexton is currently among the youngest racers in the 450 field. The Motorcross rider is well-known for his passion towards the craft and aggressive-but-focused riding style. Chase was born in La Moille, Illinois and has been racing for the last 13 years. He is part of the Geico Honda team, which he joined after his time with Factory Connection’s Amsoil Honda squad as an amateur in 2015.
How much is Chase Sexton worth?
Wikipedia, Forbes and other reputable sources estimate Motorcross and Supercross racer Chase Sexton’s net worth to be around $60 million.
