It's almost here! Anaheim 1 kicks off Monster Energy AMA Supercross and the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) season on January 11. Every season starts with promise. Here are just some of the 450SX storylines to watch.

Webb the executor: The world finally understands how Cooper Webb wins supercross titles. He doesn't blow you away with next-level speed or technique at any one time, but he executes to perfection and puts pressure on everyone else to match his consistency over five months. Run any one race in a computer simulation, and Webb probably isn't the favorite. Run 17 races in 18 weekends, though, and he's tough to beat. Everyone has a plan, but Webb always plans to disrupt that plan. It was working again in 2024, with Webb tied with Lawrence in points late. A thumb injury eventually took a toll. He didn't win the title, but he reminded everyone to never, ever, ever count Webb out of a championship chase. Why would this year be different?

The Prado Project: How will the two-time MXGP FIM Motocross World Champion do in supercross? Jorge has obvious talent and isn't just some old-school motocross hammerhead. He rides with precision and technique, and he's a dynamite starter. This is good for supercross. But he will be 24 years old at Anaheim 1, and didn't get to use the 250 class to develop like Ken Roczen or Marvin Musquin did. He's facing a steep learning curve. Word from the test track so far is that this is a work in progress, as you'd expect it to be. This will take time. But will he get there, eventually? It's hard to imagine Monster Energy Kawasaki signed him only for his outdoor skills.