The first major motorcycle race of 2021 kicks off this weekend in America with the opening round of the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

And Suzuki Motor of America’s new team, Twisted Tea H.E.P. Motorsports Suzuki, will have three riders on the grid aboard the 2021 RM-Z450 machinery: Max Anstie, Adam Enticknap and Brandon Hartranft.

The 2021 series will take place over 17 rounds, but due to the uncertainty of the ongoing Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, will comprise several weekend and mid-week back-to back races in Houston, Indianapolis, Orlando, Arlington, Atlanta and Salt Lake City, plus a single race at Daytona Beach in Florida.

2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Calendar:

Round 1: Houston, Texas (East) NRG Stadium Saturday, January 16
Round 2: Houston, Texas (East) NRG Stadium Tuesday, January 19
Round 3: Houston, Texas (East) NRG Stadium Saturday, January 23
Round 4: Indianapolis, Indiana (East) Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday, January 30
Round 5: Indianapolis, Indiana (East) Lucas Oil Stadium Tuesday, February 2
Round 6: Indianapolis, Indiana (East) Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday, February 6
Round 7: Orlando, Florida (East) Camping World Stadium Saturday, February 13
Round 8: Orlando, Florida (West) Camping World Stadium Saturday, February 20
Round 9: Daytona Beach, Florida (West) Daytona Int. Speedway Saturday, March 6
Round 10: Arlington, Texas (West) AT&T Stadium Saturday, March 13
Round 11: Arlington, Texas (West) AT&T Stadium Tuesday, March 16
Round 12: Arlington, Texas (West) AT&T Stadium Saturday, March 20
Round 13: Atlanta, Georgia (West) Atlanta Motor Speedway Saturday, April 10
Round 14: Atlanta, Georgia (West) Atlanta Motor Speedway Tuesday, April 13
Round 15: Atlanta, Georgia (West) Atlanta Motor Speedway Saturday, April 17
Round 16: Salt Lake City, Utah (East) Rice-Eccles Stadium Saturday, April 24
Round 17: Salt Lake City, Utah (W/E) Rice-Eccles Stadium Saturday, May 1

January 16: Round 1: Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross. NRG Stadium. Houston. Texas. USA. Also includes Round 1 of the East 250 Championship