Super Bowl Winning NFL Veteran & Outdoorsman Derek Wolfe to Serve as Grand Marshal of Toyota Thunder Valley National

Former Denver Bronco and “Wolfe Untamed” Creator to Serve as Ceremonial Ambassador of Pro Motocross Championship’s Third Race

MORGANTOWN, WV – June 12, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – In partnership with Thunder Valley Motocross Park’s David Clabaugh, MX Sports Pro Racing has announced that Super Bowl winning NFL veteran Derek Wolfe will serve as Grand Marshal for this weekend’s annual Toyota Thunder Valley National Presented by American Petroleum Institute, the third race of the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, and Round 20 of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship. In this role, Wolfe will serve as the event’s ceremonial ambassador and will take part in a variety of engagements surrounding the race’s festivities, from engaging with fans and athletes to kicking off the event during opening ceremonies and presenting trophies to the winning athletes.

Wolfe enjoyed a decorated 10-year NFL career as a defensive tackle, during which he spent eight seasons with the Denver Broncos, who selected him with the 36th overall pick during the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. The highlight of his career came in 2016 when the Broncos captured the Vince Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl 50. Wolfe retired from the NFL in 2022 and since then has become a popular figure within the outdoors and sportsman space, leaning into his childhood dreams of big-game hunting and developing a passion for conservation and hunters’ rights. He’s also embraced being a mentor and leader for the youth sports communities in his hometown of Lisbon, Ohio, and his adopted home of Denver. From these passions he created Wolfe Untamed, a brand dedicated to his post-playing career endeavors that includes a YouTube channel and podcast program. Wolfe was recognized for his contributions by Ohio’s Beaver Local School District, home of his alma mater, with the construction of the state-of-the-art Derek Wolfe Fieldhouse.

“It is an honor to welcome Derek Wolfe as Grand Marshal for this year’s Toyota Thunder Valley National. His celebrated football career has been enhanced by his commitment to improving local communities here in Denver and in his home state of Ohio, which has made him well deserving of this distinction,” said David Clabaugh, Owner, Thunder Valley Motocross Park. “In addition to all of that, he’s a talented and passionate outdoorsman and has expressed an appreciation for the incredible skill and sacrifices of our athletes. We’re excited to have him be a part of the festivities.”

The Toyota Thunder Valley National will take place this Saturday, June 13, with on-track action starting at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET, followed by opening ceremonies at 11:15 p.m. PT / 2:15 p.m. ET then motos for the 450SMX Class and 250SMX Class starting at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET. This summer’s live network broadcast premiere will air on NBC starting at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET. Additionally, comprehensive live streaming coverage will air exclusively on Peacock, beginning with Race Day Live at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET before coverage of the motos gets underway at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET.

Media Contacts:
Brandon Short / MX Sports Pro Racing
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(304) 284-0101

Sean Brennen / Feld Motor Sports
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(703) 448-3664

About the Monster Energy SMX World Championship:

The Monster Energy SMX World Championship™ is the premier off-road motorcycle racing series in the world that combines the technical precision of stadium racing with the all-out speed and endurance of outdoor racing. Created in 2022, the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Series combines the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and the AMA Pro Motocross Championship into a 28-round regular season that culminates with the season-ending SMX World Championship Playoffs.
Visit SuperMotocross.com for more information.

About Pro Motocross Championship:

The Pro Motocross Championship features the world’s fastest outdoor motocross racers, competing aboard homologated bikes from one of seven competing manufacturers on a collection of the roughest, toughest tracks on the planet. Racing takes place each Saturday afternoon, with competition divided into two classes: one for 250cc machines, and one for 450cc machines. MX Sports Pro Racing, the industry leader in off-road powersports event production, manages the Pro Motocross Championship.
For more information, visit ProMotocross.com.

About Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship:

Monster Energy AMA Supercross is the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship on the planet. Founded in America and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) since 1974. Over 17 weeks, Supercross attracts some of the largest and most impressive crowds inside the most recognizable and prestigious stadiums in North America to race in front of nearly one million live fans and broadcast to millions more worldwide.
For more information, visit SupercrossLIVE.com.

About MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.:

MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., manages and produces the world’s premier motocross racing series – the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. MX Sports Pro Racing is an industry leader in off-road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators.
Visit MXSportsProRacing.com for more information.

About Feld Motor Sports, Inc.:

Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment. Properties include Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the Monster Energy SMX World Championship. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment, Inc.
Visit monsterjam.com, SupercrossLIVE.com, and feldentertainment.com for more information.

Source: SMX League

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