This Week in Powersports Racing – The week of April 13, 2025

This week in US Powersports racing.

Chase Sexton Returns to the Top at Philadelphia Supercross

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton recovered from a first turn tangle and then put on an impressive charge to win Round 13 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. The Philadelphia Supercross victory tightened up the points as the final four rounds of the season promise to be thrilling.

Rains leading up to the event held off, and the Philadelphia Supercross delivered excellent weather and track conditions inside Lincoln Financial Field. Chase Sexton earned his fourth win of the season and tightened up the championship standings with four rounds remaining.

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb also recovered from the multi-rider first turn incident and matched Sexton pass for pass through the pack. Webb earned second place inside Lincoln Financial Field and retains the championship points lead by 12 points over Sexton. Progressive Insurance ECSTAR Suzuki’s Ken Roczen grabbed the Holeshot then led for the majority of the race despite nursing a bad ankle injury. Both divisions of the 250SX Class competed head-to-head in the season’s second 250SX Class East/West Showdown and rookie Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cole Davies fought past the top racers from both divisions to earn his second win of his pro career.

First place 450SX Class

“It’s time to make or break. I felt great all day, and that’s how you do it: one, one, one, one [fastest qualifier in both sessions, heat race win, Main Event win]. I’m looking forward to the next race, but today was awesome. Good, dry track, not like last weekend, and I’m feeling good on the bike. It’s been fun and today was a good step in the right direction.” – Chase Sexton

Second place 450SX Class

“It was a barn burner. We battled back the whole time. We both got [caught] up in that first turn [tangle]. He got going in front of me and we were coming through the pack together. He was able to charge through, I was coming with and just hoping I could pass guys just as fast as he did. And I did until we got to Kenny. He got around Kenny and put in two or three sprint laps and kinda dictated the race. I had a bad line [in one corner] and it was killing me. I should have caught up on that first, should’ve started jumping that quad sooner; woulda-shoulda-coulda on a lot of things. But he rode great. We’ll come back next weekend and kick his ass, though. [then, in response to a follow up question] …Like I said, I’m ready for the fight, I’ll be there at the end no matter what.” – Cooper Webb

Third place 450SX Class

“When the race time comes, I always seem to buckle up and do what I do. Obviously, I’m not riding the best in general just because I haven’t ridden during the week really since after Indy. It’s been really tough; I’m pretty banged up with the shoulder and the ankle. I know its monotonous to talk about but that’s really what’s holding me back. Especially this track, because we had five right-hand turns to two left-hand turns, and it’s my right ankle. So, I’m [losing] a lot of time in the turn just trying not to put my foot down, because it’s not very fun [to dab the ground at speed]. So I haven’t been in the best spot lately but I’m really trying to keep my head in there. I have a great support team behind me that kinda keeps me out here, because sometimes I do want to quit. But we always come back.” – Ken Roczen, when asked what he’s doing to help his ankle and shoulder injuries heal.

In the second of three 250SX Class East/West Showdowns in 2025, Cole Davies (west) established himself as the fastest 250SX Class racer with a statement ride over top competition. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan, the points leader in the Western Divisional 250SX Class, finished in second. Deegan pushed his way into second late in the race and was unable to mount an attack for the lead. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire grabbed the Holeshot when the race was re-started due to a red flag after Daxton Bennick went down. Hampshire led the early laps of the race and finished as the top racer in the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class; the finish moved Hampshire into a points tie with Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Seth Hammaker, who earned fourth place in his home race of Philadelphia.

First place 250SX Class

“I literally grew up watching all the guys that I’m racing right now. It’s a big stage out here, a lot of people watching, but I just focus on myself. Two in a row, I’m stoked. It’s been a long journey to get where I am. To Will – you get to keep your hair, mate. That’s two. So he gets to keep his hair, doesn’t get shaved, so he’s safe. I’m stoked, big thanks to the whole Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha team and my mechanic Lach [Lachlan Mills]. We’ve been putting in the work… The whole group around me is just very, very good and striving to be the best they can. So I’m just stoked for everyone around me.” – Cole Davies, on the podium.

Second place 250SX Class

“It took me a little bit to find my flow, and right in that middle [portion of the race] is where I really found my flow. It was like the best I’ve felt in a long time. I really just locked in perfect laps and didn’t make any mistakes after I got around Hammaker and Hampshire. I was flowing, slowly reeling in Cole. He ended up getting the Dub [win], I got second. That just felt good… That first part of that race I was a little too slow. I think I didn’t sprint hard enough, and I’ve just got to work on stuff like that. I don’t know whether it’s in my mind, like ‘championship mode,’ where I just try to be smart and not go down during those first few laps that’s hindering me. I mean, it’s working [for the points lead], so I don’t want to change it too much. Yeah, I definitely need to pick it up those first few laps.” – Haiden Deegan, at the post race conference, streamed live on the Monster Energy Supercross YouTube channel.

Third place 250SX Class

“The things that went through my head going into that first turn, on the first start [when Hampshire crashed in the first start before the red-flag restart], I felt [my injured wrist] cracking and popping. It was literally locked in with handlebars with, I think it was [Coty] Schock on the inside. I just couldn’t get out of it, and the things running through your head are, ‘Man, did you do it again?!’ I got up and felt pretty good… you never want to see it, but a red flag came out. This one definitely worked in my favor. We got a re-start. You don’t get these chances all the time. So I absolutely crushed that second start and it was literally perfect. I led a bit but just did not feel good… I’m thankful to get out of here with good points and tied for the lead now.” – RJ Hampshire, at the post race conference, streamed live on the Monster Energy Supercross YouTube channel.

VIPs on hand at the Philly Supercross included Bron Breakker, WWE Intercontinental Champion who was taking in his first Supercross on a rare weekend off from his pro wrestling schedule, including WrestleMania 41 just seven days away. Regarding the Supercross Fanfest experience in Philadelphia, Breakker said, “This is crazy, like how big this is, how much is going on, it’s crazy, man… I’ve ridden dirt bikes my whole life, four-wheelers and dirt bikes, I’m just excited to see, how talented [they are], what these guys can do today.” He got his answer early, and after the heat races said, “Watching those first couple of heats was crazy, man. The amount of physicality that goes into what these guys do on the track is incredible. My hat’s off to ‘em, these incredible athletes. What a great show.”

More race fans are discovering the thrill of Supercross; the 2025 season has already delivered eight of the top 10 most-streamed races, and viewership is up 21% over the previous season. The race action can be watched live and on-demand on Peacock. Select races are available on NBC, CNBC, USA Network, and NBC Sports digital platforms. CNBC airs an encore every Monday following a race at 1:00a.m. ET. Live Spanish-language coverage for every round is available on Telemundo Deportes’ Facebook and YouTube channels. International fans can watch the racing live on the SuperMotocross Video Pass (supermotocross.tv) with the option of English, Spanish and French language broadcasts. Live audio coverage can be heard on NBC Sports Audio on SiriusXM Channel 85.

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey will be the site of Round 14 of the 2025 Supercross season. Like the Philly race, East Rutherford will present a daytime race schedule, with opening ceremonies beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET and racing starting at 3:00 p.m ET airing live on NBC and Peacock. Tickets are available now for the final four rounds of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season. For more current race results and standings, race result archives, video highlights, and to purchase tickets please go to SupercrossLIVE.com.

Suzuki’s Roczen Powers Main Event Holeshot to Podium at Philly Supercross

Lincoln Financial Field hosted Round 13 of the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Rain saturated the dirt inside the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania stadium on days prior, but the skies remained clear on race day. The initial free practice session was cancelled, but otherwise the daytime-schedule event ran as planned. The qualifying sessions and track work helped dry the track into near ideal conditions for the racing.

Race Highlights:

Progressive Insurance ECSTAR Suzuki
- 450 Class
  - Ken Roczen grabbed the holeshot and led for 13 laps en route to another podium result.
Twisted Tea Suzuki Presented by Progressive Insurance
- 450 Class
  - Colt Nichols continued his season’s progression with another strong ride.
  - Kyle Chisholm thrilled the fans with an impressive charge in the LCQ to secure a main event transfer.

Ken Roczen (94) had a slow build to his day. Roczen needed to both protect his right ankle and alter his riding style due to an injury that was re-aggravated at the previous race. Roczen’s shoulder is also hurt; both injuries were incurred in a practice crash prior to the Birmingham round. In the main event in Philly, Roczen used his incredible reflexes and his Suzuki RM-Z450’s horsepower to rocket into the lead and capture the holeshot. After a brief challenge for the top spot, Roczen pulled away from the pack during the early laps. The rutted track in Philadelphia, compounded with a lack of mid-week riding, saw Roczen relinquish the lead in the second half of the race. Roczen held strong for another podium finish, further cementing his top-three position in the championship standings.

“I didn’t ride at all this week until this Thursday. I did just a 20-minute fun session to get at least a little time on the bike,” said Roczen. “This track was a big problem for me with five right-hand turns; it’s my right ankle that’s hurt. When I was leading, I didn’t care about anything. I was just riding. I did my thing, like I have been doing for last few weeks.”

Colt Nichols (45) found the passing lines on the Philadelphia track. Nichols charged past other riders in his heat to earn a direct transfer to main. In the main even, Nichols fought some early skirmishes when the riders were bunched up, then began his drive forward, making passes and improving his position. Nichols used his RM-Z’s precise turning to navigate the Philly ruts and secure another top-15 ride.

“I ruined my race right out of the gate,” reported Nichols. “I got a terrible start and just got stuck in the back of the pack. I really made it hard on myself. I picked off some guys towards the end of the race, but really needed to put myself in a better position early. Now it’s on to the next round to do just that.”

Kyle Chisholm (11) missed a direct transfer to the main by just one spot. It meant a trip to the LCQ, and Chisholm did not disappoint the fans with his race craft. After a fifth-place start, Chisholm struck early. He passed one rider in the turn before the whoops section, then two more riders as he flew down the lane. Chisholm found himself on the leader’s rear fender, but opted to ride smart to ensure the transfer. In the main, Chisholm was slow to get started, but once up to pace he gained spots and finished strong.

“It’s freezing cold; honestly that was the toughest part for me. I’m a Florida boy, I don’t have a lot of fat on me, and I struggle in the cold,” Chisholm reported. “The dirt was very hard, but loose and silty on top. It was muddy, then dry, with the weather that we had. I ended up getting tenth in the heat… Then I almost won the LCQ. I probably could have gone for it, but I ended up second, so that was good. In the main event I didn’t finish where I wanted to and didn’t ride as good as I wanted to. I just need to start my day better, get myself in better positions, get better starting picks, better starts, run up front more, and just get my day snowballing in the right way, and I didn’t do that today. It looks like good weather next week, so I’ll try to get a good result next week.”

“Ken Roczen finished third. He led most of the main event, but he’s just been battling injuries this part of the year,” said Larry Brooks, Team Manager of the Twisted Tea/H.E.P. Motorsports/Suzuki presented by Progressive Insurance team. “Colt Nichols finished 13th and Kyle Chisholm finished 18th. It was a really good main event. The rain held off and it was actually a really good night… The DirtWurx guys did an awesome job; I can’t even believe the magic that they make happen. It was a good night for us. We’re happy. We have four rounds to go, so there’s a little bit more racing in the season.”

The Supercross series continues it’s Northeast sweep. MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey hosts Round 14 on Saturday, April 19th for another daytime-scheduled event. The Suzuki riders and teams are excited to continue delivering strong performances and racking up good results on their Suzuki RM-Z450 race bikes.

Please visit SuzukiCycles.com/Racing/Motocross and HEPMotorsports.com for more team news.

Webb Scores Runner-Up Finish in Philadelphia

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb returned to the podium with a runner-up finish at Philadelphia Supercross, scoring valuable points to maintain his spot at the top of the 450SX Championship. Justin Cooper overcame adversity from a first-turn pile-up to finish sixth at the Lincoln Financial Field, Round 13 of Monster AMA Supercross and the SuperMotocross World Championship.

It was another weekend with an abbreviated practice schedule due to rain leading up to the event, and although there were much better conditions than in Foxborough, it was another cold, damp day in the Northeast. Webb showed strength from the start, qualifying second, and then got a great start to his heat race. He quickly claimed the lead but was passed on the next lap and rode to a runner-up finish in the tricky conditions. In the main event, the red plate holder made it through the first-turn chaos and was seventh after the opening lap. Webb put his head down and started to make his way to the front, advancing to third on Lap 6 and then to the runner-up spot on Lap 16, where he would finish.

Cooper also had a strong start to the day, qualifying third and then grabbing the holeshot in his heat race. The New Yorker led for most of the race, but in the final laps, he got caught up behind a stalled rider and was shuffled to second, where he would finish. Unfortunately, it was a chaotic start to the main event, with Cooper having to come back from the back of the field after a first-turn pile-up. The 2021 250SX West Champion immediately went to work and crossed the line sixth for an impressive charge back with a bike that wasn’t 100% after the crash.

The Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team heads to East Rutherford, New Jersey, on April 19, as the Northeast swing continues with Round 14 of Monster Energy AMA Supercross and the SuperMotocross World Championship at MetLife Stadium.

Rich Simmons – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 450 Team Manager
“Both guys qualified really well, and the heat races went well. In the main event, it was a chaotic first turn. We got lucky to get through that with Coop. He and (Chase) Sexton both came out of that together. It was a good race, and Coop rode really well, unfortunately sometimes you’re just not the best guy. Justin had a great race, coming from almost dead last in the first turn and back to sixth with the bike bent up. So that was nice to see some fight out of him. Overall, it was a good night. We lost a few points, but we’ll come back next weekend.”

Cooper Webb – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #2
“Philly was an up-and-down day. I was second across the board – qualified second, heat race second, and got second in the main. So, I’m a bit bummed. I got beat straight up, which is never great. We’ll regroup, have a good week, and come back swinging at MetLife.”

Justin Cooper – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #32
“It turned out pretty well after all the rain we got yesterday. I thought the track was good all day. The soil was a little tricky, I think no matter what, and that came into play in the main. I had a great day going all the way around, and a great heat race. I just got tangled up in the first turn. I went down there and had to come back from a first-turn pileup. I was riding okay, but the bike was a little bit bent up, so it made it a little bit tougher. I just kept charging all the way through and finished sixth. Obviously, it’s not ideal, but we can’t be too bummed about it. I’m riding well, but yeah, stuff happens. On to New Jersey.”

Davies and Deegan Finish 1-2 at East-West Showdown

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s 250 West young guns topped the podium at the East-West Showdown in Philadelphia, with Cole Davies scoring a second-consecutive Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250 class victory and Haiden Deegan expanding his 250SX West Championship lead with a runner-up finish. Nate Thrasher salvaged points in the 250SX East Championship, finishing 14th on a tough night at Lincoln Financial Field. Despite feeling less than 100%, Michael Mosiman soldiered on to finish 18th. Unfortunately, Daxton Bennick’s night ended early with a crash in the opening laps of the 250 Main Event. Christian Craig continued to make progress at his fourth round aboard the 450 but ultimately finished 15th in the tricky conditions.

Round 13 of Monster Energy AMA Supercross and the SuperMotocross World Championship was another weekend of April showers, making for challenging track conditions at the Lincoln Financial Field. Davies got off to a good start, leading the way for the team and qualifying third. The young New Zealander then got a great start to the 250SX West Heat Race, grabbing the holeshot and leading for most of the race before being passed in the final laps by his teammate Deegan. In the restarted main event, Davies was fourth after the opening lap. It was a heated multi-rider fight at the front, with the rookie taking over the lead on Lap 6 and throwing down some fast laps to build a comfortable gap up front. Davies continued to ride his own race and rode his YZ250F to back-to-back victories, moving him into the runner-up spot in the 250SX West point standings.

Deegan also showed strength from the start, topping the first session of qualifying. Despite a crash in the second session of qualifying, the red plate holder was fourth in the combined times. He then had a good start to the 250SX West Heat Race in third and continued to push, passing his teammate with two laps to go. In the main event, Deegan was third after the start, and although shuffled to fourth in the multi-rider battle, he continued to fight and made his way to the runner-up spot around the halfway mark. He closed the gap to his teammate in the final laps but ultimately ran out of time and crossed the line second. Deegan’s seventh podium of the season further expanded his lead in the 250SX West Championship, giving the 19-year-old a 17-point lead with two rounds remaining.

After qualifying eighth for the 250SX East Heat Race, Thrasher got a good start in fourth, where he would finish. The Tennessee rider had another decent start to the main event inside the top 10, but the race was red-flagged. With less than three laps finished, it was a complete restart, and unfortunately Thrasher found himself 21st on the opening lap. He continued to push in the tricky conditions, ultimately salvaging points with a 14th-place finish.

Mosiman had a strong start to the day, qualifying fifth in the Western Regional 250 class. He then got a good start to the 250SX West Heat Race in fourth. Around the halfway mark, the Californian was shuffled to fifth, and then unfortunately crashed in the whoops just before the clock ran out. Mosiman then had to go through the LCQ to transfer to the main event, where he finished third. Despite not feeling 100% with an illness and a contusion to his arm from his heat race crash, Mosiman soldiered on to salvage points with an 18th-place finish.

Bennick had a solid start to the day, qualifying sixth for the Eastern Regional 250 Heat Race, where he earned a top-five finish. Unfortunately, he had a crash in the opening laps of the 250 East-West Showdown Main Event that brought out the red flag. The North Carolina rider was evaluated on-site by the Alpinestars Mobile Medical unit and transported to a local hospital. He will seek further evaluation from his doctors after the weekend, with an update to follow at a later date.

Craig continued to make forward strides in his fourth 450SX round with the team, qualifying 10th. He then got a good start to his heat race in the top five but ultimately crossed the line ninth. With a less-than-ideal gate pick, he did not get the start he was hoping for in the 450 main event and was 15th after the opening lap, Craig did what he could to make his way forward but was unable to find a flow in the tricky conditions and ultimately would cross the line 15th.

Next weekend, the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team heads to East Rutherford, New Jersey, for Round 8 of the 250SX East Championship and Round 14 of Monster Energy AMA Supercross and the SuperMotocross World Championship at MetLife Stadium on April 19.

Jensen Hendler – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 250 Team Manager
“Overall, it was a great day for the team. We got some great points for the championship and another 1-2 finish. Cole rode great and got his first East-West Showdown win and second 250 win in a row. Haiden rode great as well and has a pretty good lead now –17 points with two rounds to go. On the other side, it was a bummer to see Dax’s night end early with a crash in the main. It was also a tough night for Nate, Mosi (Michael Mosiman), and Christian. We’ve got another East Coast round next weekend. We’ll keep working and look to come back stronger in New Jersey.”

Cole Davies – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #100 YZ250F
“It was a really good night for me. I was able to make some quick passes pretty early in the main and just rode my own race from there. To win an East-West Showdown in my rookie season is an amazing accomplishment for me, but the work doesn’t stop there. We’re back to work next week. Let’s keep this momentum going.”

Haiden Deegan – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #38 YZ250F
“It was a pretty solid day. I qualified fourth and ended up in the mud. Then I won the heat race, which was cool. I haven’t won one of those in a while, so that was nice. Then I finished second in the main and made up some good points. I’ve got a healthy lead going into the two-week break. We’re going to do some outdoor training, and then it’s two more rounds to go.”

Michael Mosiman – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #93 YZ250F
“It was a tough day in Philadelphia. I woke up sick and managed through the day. I put in some good laps for qualifying, and in the heat race, I was riding well. I had to change my line in the whoops and went down. I had a big contusion on my right arm and messed up the bike, and I had to go through the LCQ. In the main event, I had a bad gate pick on the far outside and spun up really badly. Then a few laps in, my arm pumped up really bad from having the contusion. It was really difficult to hold on, and I just had to bring it home. It was a really rough night, but I’m not going to let it keep me down. I know what I’m capable of. We’re going to keep working and get to the front.”

Nate Thrasher – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #41 YZ250F
“It was not a good day in Philly. We’re going to move on and be better next weekend.”

Christian Craig – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #28 YZ450F
“Philly was a tricky one. My speed was there during the day, but I struggled a bit in the main and just couldn’t get going. I feel like I’m making progress. I just need to put it together when it counts!”

JUSTIN BARCIA SALVAGES 450SX POINTS IN CHALLENGING PHILADELPHIA ROUND

Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia endured a challenging night of competition at Round 13 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship in Philadelphia, displaying front-running pace throughout the event before finishing 14th place in the 450SX Main Event.

• Justin Barcia races to 14th place finish in Philadelphia

• BAMBAM manages issues throughout the race in moving forward

• Currently sits in seventh place in 450SX standings

Barcia set the 11th-fastest time in qualifying equipped with his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition, navigating a circuit that heavy rain had impacted in the lead-up to race day.

A mid-field start in the Heat Race saw BAMBAM steadily make his way through the pack, making a series of commanding passes that would earn the number 51 a third-place finish by race’s end.

In the premier class Main Event, Barcia launched out of the gates to take the lead on the opening lap, only for it to come unraveled right after the finish line jump. Salvaging positions from there after remouting in last position, Barcia would claim a hard-fought 14th-place finish and valuable points toward his championship tally.

Justin Barcia: “Challenging day today! I hurt my finger pretty bad on Thursday, so I was lucky to be out here riding. Qualified 11th and then in the Heat Race we got third, which considering the circumstances was pretty good. Main Event, I launched out of the gate for a great start and then had a small issue with my rear brake there, which I managed for the rest of the race. Bummer deal, but we’ll try again next weekend at my hometown race in New Jersey.”

RJ Hampshire claims 250SX East red plate after Philadelphia Showdown podium

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider RJ Hampshire raced to a third-place podium result in Philadelphia’s 250SX East/West Showdown – Round 13 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship – and now jointly holds the red plate in the 250SX East Class with three rounds remaining in the division.

Current 250SX West Champion Hampshire put in a strong display during his Heat Race, powering the Husqvarna FC 250 Factory Edition to P2 on a challenging circuit that had been subject to heavy rain in the lead-up.

After an early race restart, the number 24 would rocket to the holeshot in the Main Event, holding the lead during the opening stages of the race. Battling hard for the entire encounter, Hampshire would eventually come home in third position and earn the red plate in the process.

“I feel like I couldn’t get out of my own way in the Main Event, honestly,” reflected Hampshire. “I had to focus a lot on hitting my marks. Both Haiden [Deegan] and Cole [Davies] got me, and I was pretty content still because I knew the guys I needed to beat. This was literally the toughest Main Event I’ve had to do, both mentally and physically. I had to stay in check and it worked out, so we’re excited for the next few rounds now.”

For Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammate Malcolm Stewart, P4 in 450SX qualifying was quickly backed up by a solid third place in his Heat Race equipped with the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition.

In spending the Main Event battling inside the top-five, Stewart would find himself in fourth by the time the checkered flag flew, and he now also climbs to fourth in the 450SX standings.

“First things first, we got really lucky with the rain,” commented Stewart. “My Heat Race was okay, did what I needed to do to and finished in P3. The Main Event wasn’t great, but also wasn’t bad! It was one of those ones where we salvaged a fourth place on a tough track. We’ll go back now, ride some outdoors and then come back for New Jersey!”

Next Race: April 19 – East Rutherford, New Jersey

Results 450SX Class – Philadelphia

1. Chase Sexton (KTM)

2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha)

3. Ken Roczen (Suzuki)

4. Malcolm Stewart (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing)

8. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)

14. Justin Barcia (GASGAS)

Standings 450SX Class 2025 after 13 of 17 rounds

1. Cooper Webb, 278 points

2. Chase Sexton, 266

3. Ken Roczen, 240

4. Malcolm Stewart, 204

6. Aaron Plessinger, 184

7. Justin Barcia, 181

Results 250SX East/West Showdown – Philadelphia

1. Cole Davies (Yamaha)

2. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha)

3. RJ Hampshire (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing)

6. Tom Vialle (KTM)

12. Julien Beaumer (KTM)

Standings 250SX East Class 2025 after 7 of 10 rounds

1. RJ Hampshire, 117 points

2. Seth Hammaker, 117

3. Tom Vialle, 115

Korie Steede claims second WXC Class victory of the season at The Old Gray GNCC

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede raced to a second GNCC victory of 2025 at Round 5 of the Grand National Cross Country Series in Tennessee, and moved into the WXC Class points lead as a result. In addition, Ryder LeBlond maintains his U.S. Hard Enduro Series lead after finishing fourth at the Moab Hard Enduro.

Grand National Cross Country Series – Round 5

Equipped with the Husqvarna FC 250, Steede entered The Old Gray event with momentum on her side after capturing her first win of the season at the previous round. Riding a wave of confidence since, the Ohio native entered Sunday’s event ready to battle for the top position.

With her Old Gray GNCC victory, Steede now moves into the WXC Class series lead after five rounds.

“I snagged the holeshot and tried my best to stay smooth the first lap while I figured the track out!”commented Steede.“It sure was a tough one trying to read the trail and figure out when you could trust it. The battles were absolutely insane and left us with no time to relax. I’m so stoked with my performance in the rocks and I can’t thank the team enough for the awesome support out there. We’ll keep grinding.”

For former GNCC Champion Craig DeLong, fourth place in the XC1 Open Pro Class was a solid effort as his series gains momentum, with The Old Gray weekend proving a step in the right direction for him riding the Husqvarna FX 350.

“I had a solid day overall here in Tennessee, which is nice, and the progress is good,”said Delong. “I felt more comfortable on the bike and put in solid laps to end up in fourth place. Big thanks to the team for always supporting me, we’ll keep the momentum going.”

XC1 Open Pro Class Results

1. Ben Kelley, KTM

2. Kailub Russell, Yamaha

3. Ricky Russell, Yamaha

4. Craig DeLong, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

9. Jordan Ashburn, GASGAS

WXC Class Results

1. Korie Steede, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

2. Tayla Jones, Honda

3. Rachael Archer, Kawasaki

U.S. Hard Enduro Series – Round 4

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond raced to a fourth-place Pro Class finish at Round 4 of the 2025 U.S. Hard Enduro Series in Moab, Utah, this weekend.

Aboard the Husqvarna TE 300, LeBlond was up front in Friday’s prologue session, capturing second place in preparation for the Main Race on Saturday. After a three-hour battle amidst challenging conditions, LeBlond finished with a consistent fourth place result.

Following his Moab finish, LeBlond retains his lead atop the Pro Class standings, entering Round 5 in North Carolina toward the end of this month.

“We just finished up at Moab Hard Enduro,”commented LeBlond.“Not really a lot to say on my end. It was a pretty quiet fourth place for me, and I was just smooth and steady. Happy to keep the lead in the championship, and ready to take this thing east!”

Pro Class Results

1. Cody Webb, Yamaha

2. Trystan Hart, KTM

3. Will Riordan, Sherco

4. Ryder LeBlond, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

BEN KELLEY MAKES IT TWO IN A ROW WITH THE OLD GRAY GNCC VICTORY

FMF KTM Factory Racing Team’s Ben Kelley has taken an impressive second consecutive Grand National Cross Country Series victory at The Old Gray GNCC, as FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers rider Grant Davis topped the XC2 250 Pro Class for the fourth time this season in Tennessee.

GRAND NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY SERIES – ROUND 5

It was another standout performance from overall series points leader Kelley, who fought hard at the front of the field throughout the Tennessee woods on board his KTM 350 XC-F, with the former GNCC and XC1 Open Pro Class Champion capturing a well-earned win after the three hours of competition and an early race penalty.

Ben Kelley: “I was at the back of the pack at the start, and then wearing that penalty was a rough way to start the race. I saw a bunch of people pass by as I sat there for 15 seconds and knew that I’d need to make a lot of time, so I just kept on fighting all day. This was a tricky track with a lot of different conditions, and bike set-up was challenging, but overall I’m pumped with how it unfolded and stoked to make it two wins.”

FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers’ defending XC2 250 Pro Champion Davis continued his scintillating form for the 2025 season, powering his KTM 250 XC-F to his fourth-straight XC2 250 Pro Class win while also earning second place on the overall podium after leading the majority of the race.

Grant Davis: “I’m not too happy about that late race fall, but I’m still proud of how my day went overall and to wind up on the podium again. We’ve got a few things to work on, but to be on the podium with these XC1 riders is amazing – I’ve been looking up to them since I was a kid. My bike was handling awesome today, my mechanic always has it dialed in, and we’ll keep the ball rolling.”

Fellow XC2 250 Pro Class contender Angus Riordan pieced together what was a strong race for The Old Gray weekend, collecting third place in class despite being under the weather in the days leading up to the event.

Angus Riordan: “The track was pretty tough here, not going to lie! I felt good during the first half, although I have been a bit off recently, so third was the best I had today. Looking forward to the three weeks between now and the next one, and take a bit of time to recover.”

Defending GNCC Series Champion and Round 2 winner Johnny Girroir was on the sidelines for The Old Gray following his fall sustained at the previous round, as was FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers rider Brandy Richards.

XC1 Open Pro Class Results
1. Ben Kelley, FMF KTM Factory Racing
2. Kailub Russell, Yamaha
3. Ricky Russell, Yamaha
4. Craig DeLong, Husqvarna
9. Jordan Ashburn, GASGAS

XC2 250 Pro Class Results
1. Grant Davis, FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers
2. Cody Barnes, Honda
3. Angus Riordan, FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers
13. Jason Tino, GASGAS

U.S. HARD ENDURO SERIES – ROUND 4

FMF KTM Factory Racing’s defending AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Champion Trystan Hart returned to racing at Round 4 of the 2025 season at the Moab Hard Enduro event this weekend, posting a solid second-place finish in the Pro Class.

Hart captured a steady third-place finish during Friday’s prologue session onboard his KTM 300 XC-W before charging to a hard-fought second-place finish in Saturday’s Main Race after three intense hours of action, which was a welcome result after returning from a broken collarbone that saw him sidelined for the third round.

After his second-place finish in Utah, Hart climbed to third in the overall Pro Class points standings, just five points from the lead as the championship heads to North Carolina’s Battle of the Goats for Round 5 later this month.

Trystan Hart: “My return to racing after six weeks off is done, and we made it through healthy, which was my main goal coming in. What a battle it was! Cody [Webb] was on point all event, it reminded me of old times with the two of us battling. Losing out by only four seconds is a bit of a bummer, but overall, I’m happy to be healthy, and now we’re going to one of my best races in two weeks, so I am looking forward to that.”

Pro Class Results
1. Cody Webb, Yamaha
2. Trystan Hart, FMF KTM Factory Racing
3. Will Riordan, Sherco
4. Ryder LeBlond, Husqvarna

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AND CHASE SEXTON BACK ON TOP IN PHILADELPHIA

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton earned a pivotal victory at Round 13 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship in Philadelphia, gaining valuable points toward his 450SX title prospects with just four rounds remaining.

Sexton recorded the fastest qualifying time via a scorching final lap onboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, before charging to a convincing Heat Race win to open his race day.

A come-from-behind ride after a first-turn tangle in the Main Event saw Sexton progressively climb his way through the 450SX field, with a measured performance seeing him take the lead around the halfway point. From there, he would keep the gap to second place to just above four seconds, claiming what was a stellar result for his fourth win of the season.

Chase Sexton: “All I can do, really, is win from here on out, so today was good! I haven’t won a normal Main Event since Anaheim 1, so that was a big focus for me today, and I am happy to have been able to do that. The track was tough, I came into the first turn with AP [Aaron Plessinger] in the Main Event and maybe cut him off a bit too much, and he went down, and I went way wide, so I had my work cut out for me. Overall though, the ride was really good for me. I felt the flow all day today, so that was nice.”

450SX Class teammate Aaron Plessinger posted the sixth quickest time in the afternoon’s qualifying sessions, dialing his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION in on the rutted, technical Lincoln Financial Field layout.

A fast start in his Heat Race saw ‘The Cowboy’ circulating in second place, before a decisive move at the middway mark earned the number 7 the second Heat Race victory for the event. Getting another good jump in the Main Event, Plessinger went down in the first turn, clawing his way back to eighth by the time the checkered flag flew.

Aaron Plessinger: “We had a really good day going here in Philadelphia. I felt so good! Great start in the Heat Race, managed to win that one after passing Coop [Webb], then went into the Main Event with first gate pick. Then someone ran it in really hot to turn one and took me down, which really sucked because I felt like I could’ve made a really good run in the points here for the end of the season. It happens, we’ll go into New Jersey and pick up where we left off in the Heat, and hopefully pick up another win before the season is over.”

Defending 250SX East Class Champion Tom Vialle qualified sixth in the 250SX combined times, before a fall while running in a transfer position sent the Frenchman to the LCQ. From there, he would qualify for the Main Event and power his KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to sixth place on the night – now sitting within two points of the red plate.

Tom Vialle: “I had a pretty good afternoon going, a good start in my Heat Race, but then had a pretty big crash on lap two, and pretty lucky to be alright after that crash. Went to the LCQ and qualified through there for the Main, and yeah, I didn’t start great with my gate pick. I think I was around 10th and ended up coming back to sixth. The good point of today is that we’re only two back for the championship with three to go, so we’re still right there.”

250SX West Class contender Julien Beaumer returned to action in style in Philadelphia, charging his KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to the fastest overall qualifying time of the afternoon. The Arizona native then went to piece a strong Heat Race together, capturing third place entering the 250 Showdown.

A difficult start to the Main Event following an early restart had Beaumer right at the rear of the field, with the number 23 mounting a charge for the remainder of the race and climbing to 12th.

Julien Beaumer: “I started good by qualifying first, Heat Race was decent, and then I had a good first start to our Main Event, but then it got red-flagged. I spun off the gate on the restart and I was dead-last and struggled to get going from there. Not much more to say, we’ve got work to do, and we’ll come out swinging in Denver.”

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SCORES TOP 5 FINISH AT HOMETOWN SHOWDOWN

Shimoda Fifth in 250SX Showdown at Philadelphia Supercross

Rain returned for round 13 of AMA Supercross in Philadelphia, setting the stage for another challenging night of racing. The event featured the second 250SX East/West Showdown of the season, with both Jo Shimoda and Chance Hymas lining up for Honda HRC Progressive. Shimoda led the Red Riders with a strong fifth-place performance, while Hymas overcame a midrace crash to finish 10th. In the 450SX class, Dean Wilson made his highly anticipated debut as a fill-in rider for the factory squad, showing early promise before a series of challenges relegated him to 17^th.

In the 250SX East/West Showdown main event, Hymas was inside the top five off the start, while Shimoda avoided a first-turn crash and was in the top 10, only for an early red flag to bring the race to a halt. On the restart, Hymas and Shimoda slotted into seventh and eighth, respectively, then battled before Hymas tipped over at the end of a rhythm section. He remounted but gradually slipped back to finish 10^th. Shimoda continued to advance, making key passes throughout the race to secure a fifth-place result. Other Honda-mounted riders in the main included Phoenix Racing Honda’s Cullin Park and Gavin Towers, who finished 15^th and 20^th, respectively, while Storm Lake Honda Buddy Brooks Racing’s Henry Miller was 17^th.

In the 450SX main event, Dean Wilson made his debut as a substitute rider with Honda HRC Progressive and was caught up in an early incident and was forced to perform a full 360 turn on the track to rejoin the race. Despite the setback, he began picking off riders and gaining ground, but a bout of arm pump affected his late-race performance. Wilson ultimately crossed the line in 17^th, but he and the team were encouraged by flashes of potential in his first outing aboard the factory CRF450RWE. Among Honda’s satellite efforts, Quad Lock Honda Racing’s Joey Savatgy delivered an impressive performance to take fifth, while Phoenix Racing Honda’s Dylan Ferrandis followed close behind in seventh. Shane McElrath, also riding for Quad Lock Honda Racing, finished 12^th, and Jeremy Hand (Valley Motorsports) was 22^nd.

NOTES

Honda HRC Progressive’s Chance Hymas and Dean Wilson participated in interviews on Friday. Unfortunately, press riding was cancelled due to inclement weather, as was Saturday morning’s free practice. As a result, riders went directly into qualifying sessions.
In the premier class, Dean Wilson made his debut with Honda HRC Progressive as a substitute rider for the last five rounds. Wilson took part in opening ceremonies dressed as his popular YouTube alter ego, Grandpa Earl—a nod to the lighthearted video announcing his fill-in ride.
Crossroads Powersports, a Honda dealer in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania, set up a pop-up activation booth in the Honda HRC Progressive pits, where they displayed a CRF450R and a CRF110F, and engaged with fans and customers.
In 250SX East/West combined qualifying, Hymas and Shimoda posted the ninth- and 15th-fastest times, respectively. Phoenix Racing Honda teammates Cullin Park and Gavin Towers qualified 17^th and 35^th, while Storm Lake Honda Buddy Brooks Racing riders Henry Miller and Izaih Clark were 26^th and 33^rd. TiLube Honda’s Trevor Colip and Ryder Floyd clocked in at 27^th and 31^st, with Neese Racing’s Luke Neese rounding out the Red Rider group to qualify directly into the heats, in 38^th.
Wilson logged the 14^th-best time in 450SX qualifying. Quad Lock Honda Racing teammates Joey Savatgy and Shane McElrath were fifth and 16^th, respectively, and Phoenix Racing Honda’s Dylan Ferrandis qualified eighth. Valley Motorsports’ Jeremy Hand was 25^th, followed by Next Level Redline Oil Hammer Nutrition riders Justin Rodbell and Hunter Schlosser in 26^th and 29^th. RSR/Fusion Motorsports racer Zack Williams was the final Red Rider to make the heats, qualifying in 31^st.
In 250SX heat-race action, Shimoda secured a direct transfer to the main event with a fifth-place finish in the West region heat, while Hymas rode to a third-place result in the East region heat, with Park and Miller finishing in eighth and ninth, respectively. Towers claimed his spot in the main event with an LCQ win.
Wilson finished sixth in the 450SX heat 1, earning a direct transfer to the main. McElrath and Ferrandis also secured their spots with fourth- and seventh-place finishes, respectively. Hand secured a fourth-place result in the LCQ.
Next, the series heads to East Rutherford, New Jersey, for Round 14. It will be the final Triple Crown of the season, with 250SX East competition featuring Chance Hymas, and Dean Wilson representing Honda HRC Progressive in the 450SX class.

Jordon Smith Ninth in 250 SX East/West Showdown

Triumph Factory Racing returned to action at round 13 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship in Philadelphia, lining up for the second 250SX East/West Showdown of the season. Jordon Smith charged to ninth in the main event, while Austin Forkner battled back to 16th after an early fall.

Competing in his second race since injury, Smith started the 250SX main just outside the top 10 following a red flag and full restart. The TF 250-X rider showed strong pace throughout the 15-minute race, steadily picking off positions to ultimately cross the line with a well-earned ninth-place finish.

For Forkner, the 250SX East/West Showdown was a test of resilience. Falling just a couple of laps into the restarted main left him with a tremendous amount of work to do in 250SX’s deepest field. The #83 advanced from dead last to 16th, earning himself valuable points in the 250SX East championship standings.

250SX East competition will become the focal point next weekend – Austin Forkner will represent the Triumph Factory Racing team in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on April 19.

Jordon Smith

“The day was decent. We were battling track conditions but made some good changes throughout the day. I spun on both starts. I was in a good position before the red flag but battled hard after the restart. It was not the end result that we wanted, but improvements were made. I was happy with the riding.”

Austin Forkner

“Practice was pretty decent today. I was showing good speed and actually felt like I was riding better. I did not get quite as good of a start in the restart – I ended up getting together with another rider and that put me up into the tuff blocks. I was last and I only got back to 16th, so not great. I showed some aggression and speed today – I was happy about that. I feel like in that way it’s a step in the right direction.”

Jeremy Coker – General Manager, Triumph Racing America

“Another tough race for us. Jordon was in a good spot prior to the restart, but both Jordon and Austin had difficult starts after that. Jordon fought through the pack and, unfortunately, Austin went down and had to come back through. The team will continue to work hard and get back to where we belong.

A Straight Podium Flush

RPM Racing was out in full force this past weekend, covering multiple series across the western U.S., including WORCS, NHHA, and NORCS. With a strong commitment to preparation and relentless work behind the scenes, our team continues to showcase impressive results on race day.

WORCS Round 4 – Another Dominant Performance

Mason Semmens continues to lead the charge for RPM, topping the podium with another commanding victory. His consistency, speed, and tireless preparation are paying off as he left the field behind once again to secure the win.

Noah Gordon returned to form, landing himself back on the podium with a solid third-place finish. After a couple of rounds off the box, Noah’s dedication to his off-the-bike program is clearly making a difference as he gets back into podium contention.

NHHA Round 4 – Rachel Back on Top

Rachel Stout traveled to Jericho, UT, for Round 4 of the NHHA. Determined to return to winning form after a couple of rounds off the top step, Rachel pushed through the brutal Utah terrain and emerged victorious, reclaiming her spot at the top of the podium. Her resilience and drive continue to set the tone for the season.

NORCS Round 2 – J.J. Stays Strong in Semi Pro

Up north in Goldendale, WA, J.J.Concannon represented RPM Racing in Round 2 of the NORCS series. J.J. put together a strong ride in the Open Semi Pro class, pushing the pace throughout the race to finish in second place. His consistency and determination continue to be a strong asset to the RPM program.

Vortex Racing And EK Chain Are All In For MotoAmerica Series Sponsorship

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is pleased to announce that Vortex Racing and EK Chain have joined the series as official supporting sponsors of the 2025 MotoAmerica Championship.

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Vortex Racing and EK Chain are now official supporting sponsors of the 2025 MotoAmerica Championship. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

Vortex Racing, a leading manufacturer of high-performance motorcycle components, and EK Chain, renowned for its innovation and strength in drive-chain technology, bring decades of racing heritage and product excellence to the paddock. This collaboration underscores both brands’ deep commitment to supporting the sport at its highest level.

Known for premium racing products, including sprockets, clip-ons, rearsets, and chains trusted by top teams across the country, Vortex and EK’s involvement in MotoAmerica further strengthens their dedication to American motorcycle racing.

“We’re incredibly excited to be part of MotoAmerica,” said Steven Malone, VP of Operations & Finance at Vortex Racing. “It’s an honor to join a series that represents the pinnacle of American road racing. This opportunity allows us to showcase the performance of our products in one of the most competitive environments in the sport, and we’re proud to support the talented teams and riders pushing limits on the track.”

“We are pleased to have Vortex Racing and EK Chain as official sponsors of the MotoAmerica Championship,” said Lance Bryson, MotoAmerica’s Director of Sponsorship. “Both companies are heavily involved in our championship, so the partnership makes perfect sense. The season has barely started, and the level is already at an all-time high. It’s going to be exciting.”

For more information about Vortex Racing and EK Chain, visit www.vortexracing.com.

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