The continued expansion of MUTU and its patented helmet system within the off-road segment of the motorcycle industry was prominently represented over the course of each respective U.S. championship during the 2021 season. Both Monster Energy AMA Supercross and the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, are considered to be the pinnacle of off-road motorcycle racing on a global scale.
Many of the sport’s most high-profile athletes contested the season in helmets equipped with the MUTU® safety system, which resulted in tremendous levels of success, including a sweep of each major championship, for the MUTU brand and its partner helmet manufacturers.
Combined AMA Supercross & Pro Motocross podium finishes for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system with in 2021.
89
Total podium finishes for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system during the 2021 Supercross season.
67
Total podium finishes for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system during the 2021 Pro Motocross season.
41
Podium finishes for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system in the 450SX Class during the 17-round Supercross season.
35
Podium finishes for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system in the 450 Class during the 12-round Pro Motocross season.
71**
Moto podium finishes for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system in the 450 Class during the 12-round Pro Motocross season.
48
Podium finishes for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system in the 250SX Class regions during the 17-round Supercross season + East/West Shootout.
32
Podium finishes for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system in the 250 Class during the 12-round Pro Motocross season.
59**
Moto podium finishes for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system in the 250 Class during the 12-round Pro Motocross season.
Combined Supercross & Pro Motocross victories for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system in 2021.
33
Total number of Supercross Main Event wins for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system
22
Total number of Pro Motocross overall wins for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system
16
Main Event wins for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system in the 450SX Class over the course of 17 rounds.
12 (100%)
Overall wins for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system in the 450 Class over the course of 12 Nationals.
24*
Moto wins for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system in the 450 Class over the course of 12 Nationals (24 Motos).
17 (100%)
250SX Regional Main Event wins for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system over the course of 17 rounds + East/West Shootout.
10
Overall wins for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system in the 250 Class over the course of 12 Nationals.
23*
Moto wins for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system in the 250 Class over the course of 12 Nationals (24 Motos).
Combined Supercross & Pro Motocross podium sweeps by riders equipped with MUTU® safety system in 2021.
Combined championships won by riders equipped with MUTU® safety system in Supercross & Pro Motocross, a sweep of the 2021 season.
3
Supercross championships won by riders equipped with MUTU® safety system:
2
Pro Motocross championships won by riders equipped with MUTU® safety system:
*Moto wins are not included in the tally for total wins as they contribute to the overall classification in Pro Motocross as opposed to standalone victories. However, since they are points-paying accolades, recognition is warranted.
**Moto podiums are not included in the tally for total podiums as they contribute to the overall classification in Pro Motocross as opposed to standalone finishes. However, since they are points-paying accolades, recognition is warranted.
The continued expansion of MUTU and its patented helmet system within the off-road segment of the motorcycle industry was noticeably represented over the course of the world championship during the 2021 season. The global footprint of the FIM Motocross World Championship allows it to stand alone in off-road motorcycle racing, and many of the sport’s most high-profile international athletes contested the season in helmets equipped with MUTU technology, which resulted in impressive success, highlighted by the MX2 title and complemented by a 1-2 finish in the final MX2 standings and a 2-3 finish in the final MXGP standings.
MXGP
MX2
Tim Gajser & Mitch Evans – Team HRC
9
Overall wins for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system in MX2 over the course of 18 Grand Prix.
18
Moto wins for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system in MX2 over the course of 18 Grand Prix (36 Motos).
14
Combined overall wins for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system across MXGP and MX2 in 2021.
31
Combined moto wins for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system across MXGP and MX2 in 2021.
58
Combined overall podiums for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system across MXGP and MX2 in 2021.
24
Total podium finishes MXGP riders equipped with MUTU® safety system.
34
Total podium finishes for MX2 riders equipped with MUTU® safety system.
113
Combined moto podium finishes for riders equipped with MUTU® safety system across MXGP and MX2 in 2021.
49
Total moto podium finishes for MXGP riders equipped with MUTU® safety.
64
Total moto podium finishes MX2 riders equipped with MUTU® safety.
*Moto wins are not included in the tally for total wins as they contribute to the overall classification in MXGP as opposed to standalone victories. However, since they are points-paying accolades, recognition is warranted.
MUTU specializes in helmet-based safety. Based on an ingredient brand model, the MUTU® safety system is sold to the global helmet industry. MUTU solutions are patented in all relevant markets and are based on more than 20 years of research and development together with the Royal Institute of Technology and the Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden.
MUTU is a leader in helmet safety technology focusing on rotational energies and cooperates with more than 120 helmet brands that offer more than 729 models equipped with MUTU® safety systems on the global helmet market. The company’s headquarters, with 44 employees in research and development, sales, marketing, and administration are located in Stockholm together with the test facility.
For media requests surrounding MUTU, please contact:
Marcus Lindgren, PR-Director, MUTU:
marcus.lindgren@mipsprotection.com