BUCHANAN — Known in the motorcycle industry as the “Olympics of Motocross,” the long-running Motocross of Nations is coming to America and will take place Oct. 6-7, at RedBud MX, bringing race fans from all over the world to the area in a nation vs. nation battle for the legendary Chamberlain Trophy.

The first time ever the event has taken place in the Midwestern United States, the Monster Energy Motocross of Nations (MXoN), founded in 1947, features upwards of 40 countries, each comprised of three-man teams, each representing one of three classes (MXGP, MX2 and Open). Points are assigned in the order of finish (one point for first, two points for second, etc.) in the three-moto (race) format over two days.

The worst score of three races is dropped and the lowest combined score for a nation wins the Chamberlain Trophy. Team USA has a record 22 MXoN wins since 1981 (Team USA’s first MXoN victory).

At RedBud, the 72nd MXoN, Team USA will look to snap Team France’s four-year winning streak.

The MXoN will be significant to the Michiana region in that people travel in from all points of the globe for the event. Area hotels are expected to be filled to capacity, in addition to local restaurants and businesses benefitting from the flag-flying international crowd — one that is expected to top RedBud’s annual Fourth of July event in terms of attendance.

Tickets are available online at redbudmxon.com.