Josh Grant

Josh Grant

Josh Grant’s rookie year came in 2004, and he rode his Amsoil Honda to tenth overall in the Motocross Lites series. Along the way, the eighteen-year-old racer earned three podium finishes. The following year was another consistent one, as he finished a solid eighth overall in the East Coast Lites Supercross series. His best finish of the series came at the physically grueling Daytona Supercross, where he battled to the very last corner to earn second place. Grant would close out the year with a seventh overall in the Motocross Lites division, once again competing with the Amsoil Honda satellite team. The 2006 season established Grant as a definite title threat. He would again choose the East Coast Lites series as his battleground, and would finish a respectable third overall.

However, he did so with three wins: one in Atlanta, another in Orlando and the third one in Detroit.  Grant would also finish third in the outdoor national series, with four podiums in the Lites class. In the same year, he would take his Sobe/Samsung Honda CRF250R to the top of the podium at the U.S. Open of Supercross in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2007 season marked Grant’s third year as a pro and he continued to show that he knew what it took to stay up front. A third overall in the Motocross Lites series, which contained an overall win in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania, followed three podium finishes in his Supercross season.

Many expected a Supercross Lites title from Grant in 2008, and although he was definitely a pre-season favorite, he got off to a slow start. However, once the season got going, Grant would return to his old self, as he challenged front-runners Ryan Villopoto and teammate and eventual champion Trey Canard.  Grant would go on to finish the season in the fifth spot. 

Grant won the 2009 AMA Supercross season opener in Anaheim, Calif.  The win was his first in the premier division, and gave the Muscle Milk/Toyota Team its first supercross victory.  Grant went on to earn two additional podiums, fourth in series points, and top-ranked rookie status.  Grant then podiumed at the opening round of the AMA Motocross Series.  He won his first overall 450 Class motocross victory on July 4, 2009 at the Buchanan, Mich. round of the series.  He podiumed again at the Washougal, Wash. round.  While second in AMA Motocross Series points, Grant encountered injury while qualifying at X Games 15 during the Moto X competition.  After fracturing his ankles, he attempted to race again at the Budd’s Creek, Md. round of the AMA Motocross Series only three weeks after the injury.  Grant ran as high as fourth, but two minor crashes ruined his chances to stay at the top of the series points so he sat out the remaining seven motos of the series.  Even so, Grant was still sixth in series points for the year.

Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship 2010 - 450 Class

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January 17, 2011

Head 2 Head: Josh Grant Vs. Michael Byrne

Head is a funny and light-hearted Alli feature that pits two athletes against each other. In this installment Michael Byrne faces off against fellow motocross rider Josh Grant with questions about the meaning of Thor, back flips, Des Nations and more.

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June 16, 2010

Rider of The Week- Josh Grant

Rider of The Week- Josh Grant

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June 09, 2010

TransWorld Shadow: Josh Grant

Spend the day with JGR Yamaha’s Josh Grant at the Freestone MX National. Ever wonder what a race day is like for a racer away from the track? Wonder no more

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