This week in US Powersports racing.
Chase Sexton Takes Giant Win at East Rutherford Supercross
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton took the Holeshot and left the field in his dust at Round 14 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season inside MetLife Stadium. Sexton stretched the lead past 18 seconds at one point. The win moved Sexton within nine points of the championship lead; a win in each of the three remaining rounds would assure Sexton the title.
MetLife Stadium hosted its seventh Monster Energy AMA Supercross and delivered excellent weather. Chase Sexton earned another win to tighten up the points chase. The series remains in the Northeast for one more round before heading west for the final two stops.
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb, the current points leader, moved into second place immediately after the Holeshot but slowly lost touch with Sexton on the rutted and challenging New Jersey track. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger battled much of the race with Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia. After Barcia crashed in the closing laps, Plessinger held on to earn the final podium spot. In the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Seth Hammaker led every lap to become the first repeat winner in the division and took sole possession of the points lead.
First place 450SX Class
“I felt good all day. The two whoop sections helped me out a lot. I really feel like I made a lot of time up there. The KTM group has the bike working great. I had such a good flow that moto, and it really just felt like it was effortless for me, which is what we want. [We’ll just try to] keep that going, but I’m stoked. Fifth win of the season, so just try to keep truckin’ and focus week in/week out and see where we get. Overall, [I’m] having fun. I got a great start and made it happen.” – Chase Sexton, when asked what a dominating win does for a rider’s confidence.
Second place 450SX Class
“It’s tough, he was on it and he was killing me in those two sets of whoops. It’s something we’ve tried to fix this year, but these are gnarly. They have ruts all the way down them. I’m still pretty mind blown how he was able to do it so good. You’re trying to just stay with him and he rode awesome. He was inching away, and those whoops were really killing me. I got a little tight, and that was all she wrote. With that being said, he did what he needed to do, he rode a great race, he kicked my butt, and I didn’t put my money where my mouth was. We’ll go back, re-group. Definitely bummed on that finish, we wanted more fight tonight, but it is what it is and we’ll come back swinging… and try come win next week.” – Cooper Webb
Third place 450SX Class
“I was ready for this track to be over since second practice. It was gnarly, but it was just steep. I’ve been riding outdoors a little bit more than Supercross, so I got on this track and I was like, ‘Woah!’ But nonetheless, we had a good ride. The team made the bike work great. [We] made a little change between, I think it was second and third practice, and after that I was smooth sailing. Got off to a great start, Justin [Barcia] and [Justin Cooper] were riding awesome. Unfortunately, Justin went down right there and JCoop kept me honest the whole race. And these guys [Sexton and Webb] were on another level. I was just pushing as hard as I could. Heartrate got high and I slowed it down a little bit. Third’s good, five podiums now, and we’re going to finish this season off strong and head to outdoors feeling good.” – Aaron Plessinger, responding to the comment on the podium that he looked exhausted.
In the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class, Seth Hammaker became the first rider to give Kawasaki a win in the 250SX Class in East Rutherford. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire kept the racing close but never reached striking distance of the rider he shared the points lead with going into the New Jersey round. Defending champion Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle earned the final step on the podium, bouncing back from two tough finishes in the previous rounds that saw him surrender the points lead.
First place 250SX Class
“I got sick on Tuesday night into Wednesday. [That] just put another thing into coming into the weekend. But we have a great group of people around me, and just thought positive. It did creep into my mind a little bit but thankfully I was able to put in clean, consistent laps. It feels really good to get another win and have the red plate solo now. Back to work we go. Two more rounds, this championship’s still really tight. Looking forward to some more great battling in the future.” – Seth Hammaker, when asked to comment on being sick at East Rutherford and whether that affected his endurance.
Second place 250SX Class
“It was important to get the start, and Seth had me off the gate. I just kinda rode in third for a bit. Nate [Thrasher] made a mistake and I got around him and I tried to make a push. I closed in some and then I’d make a mistake… Hey, I was better this weekend than I was last, so [I’ll] be better next weekend, knock off another win, [and] have the confidence going into Salt Lake here in a few weeks.” – RJ Hampshire
Third place 250SX Class
“The track was pretty tough tonight and my start wasn’t the best. I had to pass a few guy and then, I mean, Seth was first and he had a pretty good gap. I rode pretty much the whole race behind RJ, and I couldn’t do much more. I made a few mistakes. Tonight we end up third and we’re going to try again next weekend.” – Tom Vialle
Fans can catch every round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season live and on-demand on Peacock. Additionally, select events can be viewed on NBC, CNBC, USA Network, and NBC Sports digital platforms. CNBC airs an encore presentation of each round on the Monday following the race at 1:00 p.m. ET. A live presentation is available for every round in Spanish on Telemundo Deportes’ Facebook and YouTube channels. Live international coverage can be accessed through the SuperMotocross Video Pass (supermotocross.tv) with English, Spanish and French language broadcast options. Races can also be heard live via NBC Sports Audio on SiriusXM Channel 85.
Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hosts Round 15 on Saturday, April 26th for the first time since 1983. The event will bring race action from the 450SX Class and the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class racers, as well as host the SMX Next – Supercross AMA National Championship. For event information, race results, live timing, video highlights, and to purchase tickets please visit SupercrossLIVE.com.
CLASS VICTORY FOR GRANT DAVIS IN HIGH VOLTAGE U.S. SPRINT ENDURO
A Pro 2 Class victory and overall podium in Round 5 of the 2025 U.S. Sprint Enduro Series at the High Voltage event underscored another competitive outing for FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers’ Grant Davis, as FMF KTM Factory Racing Team’s Ben Kelley finished third in the Pro 1 Class. This weekend also saw Mateo Oliveira claim a Pro Class podium in AMA West Hare Scrambles at Round 3.
U.S. SPRINT ENDURO SERIES – ROUND 5
Davis was again on form for the fifth round of the season, having captured the win at the previous four events in the Pro 2 Class. On a challenging circuit that required full focus and attention, Davis powered his KTM 250 XC-F to the top of Pro 2 once more, continuing his unbeaten streak for the year in class. As a result, his points advantage has been extended to 78.
Grant Davis: “That was a good weekend, we were able to win Pro 2 again and finish second overall. It was a bad start to the weekend after I had a practice crash on Thursday and hurt my thumb, though. On Saturday I was struggling, but by Sunday I pulled myself back together and made up the time to get the win.”
In the Pro 1 Class, FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Kelley also lined up for the High Voltage round equipped with his KTM 350 XC-F, which marked his first U.S. Sprint Enduro Series race of the season. His weekend was highlighted by a final test victory on the opening day, with third overall in class the result for the round.
Ben Kelley: “Day one was okay. I had a slow start, but got better each time out and managed to win the day’s final test. Day two was rough though. I had a crash in test one where I hurt my face and then another in test three where I got caught in some trees and on a hill, so I lost a lot of time. Other than those two issues, the day was alright and we’ll take a podium.”
Defending U.S. Sprint Enduro Champion Johnny Girroir was sidelined for the fifth round after recently being diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus. The FMF KTM Factory Racing Team rider still sits second in the standings, despite missing this weekend, and he will plan his return to competition once fit to do so.
Timmy Weigand – FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: “It’s tough to see Johnny sidelined, but his health is the priority. He’s been diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus, which requires rest and recovery, and we fully support his decision to step back from racing for the time being. Johnny is a fierce competitor and we know he’ll come back stronger when the time is right.”
Pro 1 Class Results
1. Liam Draper, Yamaha
2. Craig DeLong, Husqvarna
3. Ben Kelley, FMF KTM Factory Racing Team
Pro 2 Class Results
1. Grant Davis, FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers
2. Jason Tino, GASGAS
3. Toby Cleveland, Husqvarna
WEST HARE SCRAMBLES – ROUND 3
FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Mateo Oliveria entered the third round of the 2025 AMA West Hare Scrambles (WHS) nursing a hand injury that will require surgery, salvaging a third-place Pro Class finish in Nevada to retain the series lead.
Oliveira powered his KTM 450 XC-F to the front of the field on the opening lap, holding the lead in the early stages of the Golden Egg Hare Scramble. His injury eventually had an impact, however, with the rocky terrain in the latter stages of the lap proving difficult to manage and overcome.
With his result this weekend – third in class and 14th overall – Mateo remains atop the series standings and is scheduled for surgery on Monday to repair the damage.
Mateo Oliveira: “I came here with the plan to salvage points toward the championship, and am scheduled to get surgery on my hand [on Monday]. I’m a little bummed as my first two laps were super-good, but my hand is broken, so things just went away from me as the race progressed. The second part of the lap was really rocky and choppy, so I think it just caught up with me. I’m pumped to hold a one point lead in the championship and am excited to get to Glen Helen next!”
Pro Class Results
1. Zane Roberts, Beta
2. Ethan Pacak, KTM
3. Mateo Oliveria, FMF KTM Factory Racing
SEXTON WIN HIGHLIGHTS RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING TRIPLE PODIUM IN EAST RUTHERFORD
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton put in a dominant performance during Round 14 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship, stretching out to a 15-second margin en route to his fifth victory of the season, while 450SX teammate Aaron Plessinger joined him on the podium in claiming a hard-fought third-place finish. In 250SX East, Tom Vialle raced to a P3 result, earning the team a triple podium for the weekend.
Sexton rode his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to the second-fastest 450SX qualifying time, navigating what was a technical MetLife Stadium layout complete with dual whoop sections and peaky rhythm lanes.
Continuing that momentum in his Heat Race, Sexton rocketed to the front of the field after a top-three start, assuming control of the race as the green flag flew. Comfortably heading the field, Sexton would claim P1 to carry winning form into the Main Event.
Launching to the all-important holeshot, the number 4 would post a wire-to-wire victory in what was a stellar ride, with Chase’s lead reaching as high as 18 seconds throughout the encounter. With the win, Sexton cut the championship points lead to single digits once more, as he sits nine points from the lead with three rounds remaining.
Chase Sexton: “I knew it was going to be a gnarly Main Event, but I felt really comfortable all day on my motorcycle. I didn’t change anything, and that’s when you know you’re in a good spot, but I think every week we’ve been building toward this. I feel connected with the bike at the moment and that Main Event for me was just about clicking off fast lap, after fast lap. We have three races left, we know what we have to do, and we just need to go out there and execute.”
Teammate Plessinger also found success in his 450SX Heat Race, surging to a third-place finish onboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION after battling with the race leaders for the duration of the race, and would also carry strong form into the Main Event.
Embroiled in a three-rider fight for the final podium position in the Main Event, ‘The Cowboy’ stayed calm and aware of the tricky track conditions, with his measured ride earning him third place on the night. A fifth podium in the past seven races sees Plessinger now sixth in the point-standings.
Aaron Plessinger: “It was a barn-burner back there for the final spot on the podium! I was behind Justin [Barcia] for a long time, and just caught him on the track at the worst parts to try to make a pass. But anyway, this one was a tough one for me, it was probably the hardest track that I’ve raced all year, so I’m stoked to come out of here with a podium and happy with where my confidence levels are at this stage of the season.”
Defending 250SX East Class Champion Vialle opened his East Rutherford weekend by recording the third-fastest qualifying time equipped with the KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, before racing to third in his Heat Race.
The Frenchman then posted a consistent performance during the Main Event, remaining focused on a deteriorating circuit to finish in P3 on the podium and remain in contention for the championship with two rounds to go in the eastern division.
Tom Vialle: “My start in the Main Event just wasn’t that good, I had to pass a few guys, and then I was behind RJ [Hampshire] pretty much the whole race, and both guys at the front were riding really good. I think for now the starts are really important, and I have to make it happen for these next two races as we are all pretty similar on pace.”
Next Race: April 26 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Results 450SX Class – East Rutherford
1. Chase Sexton (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha)
3. Aaron Plessinger (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
6. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna)
10. Justin Hill (KTM)
18. Justin Barcia (GASGAS)
Standings 450SX Class 2025 after 14 of 17 rounds
1. Cooper Webb, 300 points
2. Chase Sexton, 291
3. Ken Roczen, 255
5. Malcolm Stewart, 220
6. Aaron Plessinger, 206
7. Justin Barcia, 185
8. Justin Hill, 161
Results 250SX East Class – East Rutherford
1. Seth Hammaker (Kawasaki)
2. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna)
3. Tom Vialle (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
Standings 250SX East Class 2025 after 8 of 10 rounds
1. Seth Hammaker, 142
2. RJ Hampshire, 139
3. Tom Vialle, 135
ROCKSTAR ENERGY GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S JUSTIN BARCIA IN THE FIGHT AT EAST RUTHERFORD
Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing standout Justin Barcia fell victim to a late incident in Round 14 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship at East Rutherford, having held onto a third-place podium position through the majority of tonight’s 450SX Main Event.
• Justin Barcia displays front-running form at home race!
• BAMBAM held a podium position until three minutes remaining on the clock
• Now sits seventh place in 450SX standings with three to go
New York native Barcia set the eighth-fastest time in qualifying onboard his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition, enjoying the comforts and familiarity of his home race at the famed MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
BAMBAM started well in his Heat Race, making a decisive pass into third place and holding the position to transfer into the evening’s 450SX Main Event.
The number 51 got off to a flying start in the Main Event, completing the first lap in fourth before making a quick pass into P3. It is there that he would remain for the majority of the race, having successfully fended off challenges from the riders in pursuit. However, it would all come undone with three minutes remaining on the clock, as Barcia went over the ‘bars after hitting a soft spot in the whoops section.
He would remount after straightening both he and the motorcycle out, crossing the line in P18.
Justin Barcia:“Jersey was good today, I had a lot of fans and friends here – it was a lot of fun seeing people I hadn’t seen in a long time! I was riding really well, I had a good qualifying session and scored P3 in the Heat Race. Main Event, AP [Aaron Plessinger] and I were battling for a while, then I think he made a mistake and I gapped him, then I hit a soft spot in the whoop section, which sent me into an endo. I’m a little tore up and bruised up, so we’ll go home and try again next week. I feel like I’m saying that a lot lately, but dirt bikes are tough, so we’ll come back next weekend and keep trying!”
SUZUKI’S KEN ROCZEN PUSHES FORWARD AT EAST RUTHERFORD SUPERCROSS
MetLife Stadium delivered excellent weather but challenging track conditions for Round 14 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. The riders faced back-to-back whoop sections and steep and peaky jumps as weather hovered around the low 80s for the daytime-scheduled event.
Race Highlights:
- Progressive Insurance ECSTAR Suzuki
- 450 Class
- Ken Roczen sliced through the pack with another heroic effort despite two injuries.
- 450 Class
- Twisted Tea Suzuki Presented by Progressive Insurance
- 450 Class
- Colt Nichols found passing lanes on the peaky, challenging track.
- Kyle Chisholm matched his season-best heat race result en route to earning his 180th 450SX Class start.
- 450 Class
Ken Roczen (94) showed great speed in his heat race, passing from fourth to second in two corners. Roczen used and inside line for the second pass then put his Suzuki RM-Z450’s power to the ground to make the pass stick down the next straight; he held on for a second-place result. In the main, Roczen got a poor start then battled forward from outside the top ten; he broke into the top five with under four minutes left on the race clock. He unfortunately lost a couple positions in the final laps, but still Roczen gritted out another heroic ride despite two still-healing injuries.
“New Jersey was not the greatest weekend for us, honestly,” said Roczen after the race. “It’s been really tough not riding during the week. I didn’t feel too bad in practice, but it just wasn’t my weekend. I didn’t feel that hot, and we only ended up with a seventh. It’s definitely been a tough few weeks. I’m just going to throw this one behind me, regroup, and see if we can turn it around next weekend.”
Colt Nichols (45) had a tough main event ahead of him when he exited the first corner in 20th place. Although the track had few good passing sections, Nichols was able to reach a top-fifteen position less than three minutes into the main. Nichols eventually advanced seven spots throughout the race to come out of East Rutherford with a good handful of championship points.
“East Rutherford wasn’t a terrible night, but I keep shooting myself in the foot, right out of the gate, in the main event.” Nichols then elaborated, “Starting in the back and working my way up just isn’t going to get it done. I need to put myself in a better position off the start. We will try to do that next weekend.”
Kyle Chisholm (11) grabbed a good start in his heat race, running right on Roczen’s rear fender through the opening corners. Chisholm raced to a direct transfer to the main and reached the milestone of earning a spot on the gate of 180 450SX Class main events. In the main event, Chisholm was mired in the pack on the start and battled for position on the technical track.
“My heat race was pretty good, I had some fight in me, battled a bit, and went straight out of the heat race to the main,” reported Chisholm. “Main event time, though, I just didn’t have that intensity that I needed, at least for the first half of the race. So, I’m going to try to rest up this week, recover a little bit more, and that way I can come in a little bit more rested for Pittsburgh. I’m excited for that one. I’ve never raced there before, so a new venue is always fun. Hopefully we’ll have a good week and then get back at it in Pittsburgh.”
“It was a rough weekend,” said Larry Brooks, Twisted Tea/H.E.P. Motorsports/Suzuki presented by Progressive Insurance Team Manager. “We had Ken Roczen, who’s been dragging around an injury for a few weeks now. He finished seventh in the main event. Colt Nichols finish 13th and Kyle Chisholm finished 16th. It wasn’t a terrible weekend, but it’s one that we haven’t been used to lately. Ken hurt himself during the main and dropped back to seventh. He was up in fifth for a while after a bad start… All we can do is hold our head up high and go into next weekend in Pittsburgh. We have three more rounds left, so we’ll see what happens, but we’re going to keep grinding away and hopefully we can make this happen.”
The series heads next to Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for Round 15 of the 17-Round Championship. The Suzuki riders and team members will prepare to finish off the final three rounds strong and put in more great rides aboard their Suzuki RM-Z450s.
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Webb Returns to the Podium with Runner-Up Finish in New Jersey
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb scored another runner-up finish in challenging conditions at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The red plate holder’s 11th podium finish of the season gives him a nine-point advantage after Round 14 of the 17-round Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Championship. Despite feeling less than 100% with an illness, Justin Cooper finished just shy of the podium, crossing the line fourth at his home race.
The weather was much better for the third round of the East Coast swing, but riders were met with tricky conditions at MetLife Stadium. Webb had a strong start to the day, topping the first session of qualifying and was third in the combined times. He then got a good start to the heat race in fourth and quickly slotted into second behind his teammate. The duo would battle it out, with Webb taking over the lead in the final laps. In the main event, the North Carolina rider got a good start and quickly made his way to second, where he would finish to leave New Jersey with a nine-point lead in the 450SX Championship.
After topping the timesheets in 450 qualifying, Cooper grabbed the holeshot in his heat race and would finish second behind his teammate. In the main event, he didn’t get the start he was hoping for and was sixth after the opening lap. The New Yorker rode strong despite not feeling 100%, and made his way to fifth. With around six laps to go, Cooper advanced to fourth after a rider ahead crashed and kept charging. He tried to make a run for the final podium spot, but ultimately crossed the line fourth. Cooper’s efforts moved him up to fourth in the 450SX points standings.
Next weekend, the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team heads to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for Round 15 of Monster Energy AMA Supercross and the SuperMotocross World Championship at Acrisure Stadium on April 26.
Rich Simmons – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 450 Team Manager
“Both of our guys had a good qualifying and good heat race, and our starts were good all day. We just didn’t have the pace in the whoops tonight, but we’ll regroup and get ready for Pittsburgh. We’ll look at some things that we need to be better at and come back stronger next weekend.”
Cooper Webb – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #2
“East Rutherford was a pretty good day. I was able to qualify first in one session and get a heat race win. In the main event, I just wasn’t gelling with the whoops and got my butt kicked there. I got some arm pump, and that was all she wrote. So yeah, it was a bit of a bummer, but we gave it our best with what we had and ended up with a solid night in second. We’ll work on our weaknesses this week and come back swinging in Pittsburgh.”
Justin Cooper – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #32
“It was a great day. I qualified first, but I had a little sickness this week, the first one of the year, so I didn’t know what to expect and how the racing would go. At the end of the heat race, I was kind of out of breath, and that was way shorter than the main, so I knew I was going to be in for it. I felt strong in the main. I felt like I rode well; it was just nothing flashy. I didn’t have any sprint in the main, and I couldn’t really muster any energy for that last podium spot, which was unfortunate, but we’ll take it and go into the next round and try and be better.”
Thrasher Scores Top-Five Finish at East Rutherford Supercross
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Nate Thrasher scored a top-five finish at Round 8 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East Championship in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Christian Craig continued to make forward strides, riding to a 12th-place finish in the 450SX Main Event at MetLife Stadium.
The opposite end of the spectrum from the weather at the previous two rounds in the Northeast, it was a warm, dry day in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Thrasher had a solid start to the eighth round of the 250SX East Championship, qualifying fifth in the combined times. When it came time for the gate drop, the Tennessee rider got off to a flying start, narrowly missing the holeshot and quickly claiming the lead. He continued to set the pace up front and remained unchallenged to score the heat race win. In the main event, Thrasher grabbed the holeshot but was later shuffled to second on that opening lap. He kept the leader in sight, but unfortunately crashed on Lap 5 and rejoined in fourth. Thrasher continued to push and tried to make a run for the final podium spot, but crossed the line fourth. He was later credited with fifth after being penalized one position for what was ruled as an off-track advantage in sector 3.
Craig continued to make progress in his fifth race with the team aboard the 450, qualifying 13th in the combined times. The Californian was then seventh after the start of the heat race and continued to battle in the tricky conditions, ultimately finishing eighth. In the 450SX Main Event, Craig found himself 14th after the start and was shuffled to 16th on the following lap, but continued to push and made his way to 12th, where he would finish.
The Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team heads to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for the final round of the East Coast swing, Round 9 of the 250SX East Championship and Round 15 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Championship at Acrisure Stadium on April 26.
Jensen Hendler – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 250 Team Manager
“All in all, it was a solid day for the team in New Jersey. Nate had an awesome heat race and led every lap. Unfortunately, a couple of mistakes cost him in the main, but there were a lot of positives to take away. Christian made a lot of progress as well, and although he was hoping for a better result, we made some steps in the right direction. We’ll get back to work and come back stronger next weekend in Pittsburgh.”
Nate Thrasher – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #41 YZ250F
“It was a good day in New Jersey, and my speed was good all day. I felt like I let that one go there in the main event. I got the holeshot, but I just didn’t execute. I was in the lead early, but then I made a mistake by going on the outside on the first lap, which put me in second place. I was putting a lot of pressure on Seth (Hammaker). I think we were the two fastest guys tonight, so it was going to be a dog fight to the end. It was going to be a great race, but I ended up going down there, and it just cost me. After that, I put in a late charge and got close to (Tom) Vialle on the last lap, but I was just not close enough. We’ll come back next weekend. There are a lot of positives to take away – a heat race win, and I felt my speed was the best it’s been in a long time. I think we’re in a good spot. We’re just going to keep doing better.
Christian Craig – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #28 YZ450F
“East Rutherford was a step in the right direction. I need to put myself in a better position off the start, and I believe I will be inside the top 10. On to Pittsburgh!”
Dean Wilson Earns Top-10 Result at East Rutherford Supercross
Round 14 of the AMA Supercross series took place during the day in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where riders were met with warm, overcast weather and a traditional race format. Dean Wilson continued his return to form in the 450SX class, earning a ninth-place finish in just his second appearance with Honda HRC Progressive. In 250SX East competition, Chance Hymas was unfortunately sidelined early by a crash, while Phoenix Racing Honda’s Cullin Park delivered a strong performance to finish fourth and lead the Red Rider effort.
In the 250SX East main event, Hymas suffered a poor start, followed by an early crash that ended his night early, resulting in a DNF. Meanwhile, several Honda-mounted riders turned in impressive performances, led by Park, who earned a fourth-place result after being given a position when the rider ahead was handed a one-position penalty. Storm Lake Honda Buddy Brooks Racing’s Henry Miller continued his strong season with an eighth-place result, followed by Neese Racing-backed Luke Neese in 10th, TiLube Honda’s Trevor Colip in 11th, Storm Lake Honda’s Izaih Clark in 12th, Next Level Redline Oil Hammer Nutrition’s Justin Rodbell in 15th, and TiLube Honda’s Lance Kobusch in 16th.
In the 450SX main event, Wilson showed clear progress in his second outing with Honda HRC Progressive despite dealing with a cold, riding consistently to earn a solid ninth-place finish. After a challenging debut the previous week, Wilson looked more comfortable aboard the factory CRF450RWE and delivered a composed performance in the main event. Among the satellite efforts, Phoenix Racing Honda’s Dylan Ferrandis led the Red Rider charge with a strong fifth-place result, followed by Quad Lock Honda Racing’s Shane McElrath and Joey Savatgy in eighth and 11th, respectively. Valley Motorsports’s Jeremy Hand rounded out the Honda group in 21st.
NOTES
- Honda HRC Progressive’s Chance Hymas and Dean Wilson participated in Friday’s Media Day activities before hitting the track for practice sessions alongside the other participants.
- Motorcycle Mall, a destination dealer for new and used Honda motorcycles, ATVs, and side-by-sides, with two locations in New Jersey, set up a pop-up activation booth in the Honda HRC Progressive pits, where they displayed a Honda Navi and a CRF125F, and engaged with fans and customers.
- The East Rutherford race was broadcast live on NBC.
- A group from Honda’s Aftersales Experience Department, led by Jeremy Merzlak, Kathy Ellington and Zach Cope, attended the event and watched the race from a Honda suite.
- In 250SX East qualifying, Phoenix Racing Honda’s Cullin Park led the way for Red Riders with the sixth-best time, followed by Hymas in eighth. Storm Lake Honda Buddy Brooks Racing’s Henry Miller was ninth, with Neese Racing’s Luke Neese and Next Level Redline Oil Hammer Nutrition’s Justin Rodbell rounding out the top 11 in 10th and 11th, respectively. Storm Lake Honda’s Izaih Clark qualified 14th, TiLube Honda’s Ryder Floyd and Lance Kobusch posted 15th and 16th, and Trevor Colip (TiLube Honda) was 21st. Ronnie Orres (Lasting Impressions CG LLC) secured the final qualifying spot in 39th, putting all listed Red Riders into the night’s heat races.
- In 450SX qualifying, Quad Lock Honda Racing’s Joey Savatgy and Ferrandis were seventh and ninth, respectively, with Ferrandis’s Phoenix Racing Honda teammate Shane McElrath close behind in 14th. Wilson posted the 15th-fastest time in his second appearance aboard the factory CRF450RWE. Valley Motorsports’s Jeremy Hand was 23rd, followed by Next Level Redline Oil Hammer Nutrition’s Hunter Schlosser in 28th and RSR/Fusion Motorsports’ Zack Williams in 30th–all comfortably inside the top 40 cutoff to advance to the heats.
- In 250SX East heat-race action, Hymas launched out of the gate aboard his Honda HRC Progressive CRF250RWE and led every lap to take a dominant win in heat 1. Park finished fifth, followed by Neese in seventh and Kobusch in eighth–all securing direct transfers to the main event. In heat 2, Rodbell and Colip claimed seventh and eighth, respectively. In the LCQ, Miller and Clark secured their spots in the main event with first- and second-place finishes, respectively.
- In 450SX heat racing, McElrath took fourth in heat 1 to secure a direct transfer. In heat 2, Savatgy finished fifth, while Wilson and Ferrandis followed in sixth and seventh, respectively. Hand claimed a transfer position via a third-place result in the LCQ.
- Wilson was featured in a post-race interview with Will Christien.
- Next up, the series heads to Pittsburgh for round 15 of AMA Supercross. The event will feature 250SX East and 450SX competition, with Wilson and Hymas representing Honda HRC Progressive. This round will also feature the SMX Next – Supercross AMA National Championship Finale.
Caught The Golden Egg! – RPM Racing
The RPM Racing crew spent Easter weekend chasing checkered flags in the breathtaking mountains of Doyle, California. With crisp mountain air, chilly temperatures, and perfect dirt, conditions couldn’t have been better for a weekend full of racing action.
Rachel Stout came out swinging and absolutely dominated the Pro Women’s class. With a commanding lead from the early laps, she stretched the gap to over two minutes by the checkers, putting in a flawless performance from start to finish.
In the ultra-competitive 250A class, J.J. Concannon showed up ready to battle. He charged hard all day, holding his own among a deep field of talent and earning an impressive 2nd place finish. His pace and consistency made it clear he’s one to watch all season.
Jaden Dahners faced a tough round in the Pro 250 class, struggling to match the raw speed of the lead group. Still, he kept his head down, put in steady laps, and fought hard to lock down a top-five finish—an effort that proves his grit and keeps him in the hunt for the championship.
Overall, RPM Racing walked away from Doyle with strong finishes, valuable points, and plenty of momentum heading into the next round. The team continues to grow and gel, and the mountains of Northern California provided the perfect setting for another chapter in their 2025 campaign.
Podium finishes picked up by Korie Steede and Craig DeLong at High Voltage Sprint Enduro
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Korie Steede and Craig DeLong raced to podium results in Round 5 of the 2025 U.S. Sprint Enduro Series at the High Voltage in Pennsylvania, with Steede taking the top step in the Pro Women Class and DeLong second in Pro 1.
The Pro Women Class saw Steede positioned second aboard her Husqvarna FC 250 on Saturday, before charging to the top spot of the class on Sunday, which saw her capture the overall win on combined times for the round.
With her fifth-round victory, Steede now leads the Pro Women’s Class by seven points with two rounds remain in this year’s season.
“It was a pretty crazy weekend for me!” Steede recalled. “Saturday was full of mistakes that really hindered my day, so we cleaned them up for Sunday after the rain and managed to get the job done.”
Equipped with the Husqvarna FX 350 in the Pro 1 category, DeLong posted a second-place finish in class across the High Voltage weekend, noting that improvements have been made and that increased comfort is being achieved as the season progresses.
“High Voltage was a positive round for us,” commented DeLong. “We had a couple of issues which held us back in the overall result, but I am feeling more and more comfortable and confident on the bike and in my riding. Plus, we had solid test scores, so I’m happy with how we’re progressing.”
Pro 1 Class Results
1. Liam Draper, Yamaha
2. Craig DeLong, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
3. Ben Kelley, KTM
Pro Women Class Results
1. Korie Steede, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
2. Tayla Jones, Honda
3. Rachel Gutish, Sherco
East Rutherford podium earned by Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire charged to a second-place result during East Rutherford’s 250SX East Main Event, while 450SX challenger Malcolm Stewart posted a sixth-place result in what was an impressive come-from-behind performance.
Current 250SX West title-holder Hampshire put in a strong display during qualifying, powering his Husqvarna FC 250 Factory Edition to P2 on a technical track layout before taking second position in his Heat Race.
A fast start in the Main Event saw Hampshire in the top three on the opening lap, before posting what was a solid ride on a slick, hard-packed circuit to finish in second once more, and he sits just three points shy of the series lead with two rounds remaining.
“This one was a step in the right direction in pretty much all areas for me,” reflected Hampshire. “I got a good start and just did my laps, as I just didn’t quite have it for Seth [Hammaker]. The track was super-tricky tonight and could catch you out if you weren’t careful, so I am happy with a P2. I feel like we’re peaking at the right time, so we’ll go out there and look for the win in Pittsburgh.”
For Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammate Stewart, P5 in 450SX qualifying was followed up by a solid fourth place in his Heat Race equipped with the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition.
Stewart found himself in 12th position on the opening lap after a tough launch out of the gates, and would steadily make his way through the field across the Main Event. With riders having to balance both pace and smarts within MetLife Stadium, he would race to a well-earned P6 ride by race’s end, and maintains P5 in the standings.
“New Jersey went alright for me,” commented Stewart. “The day was not too bad, it was nice to get away from the questionable weather of the last couple [rounds]! Heat Race went well with P4, and then Main Event, I just got a really bad start and was shuffled pretty far back. I made a lot of passes from there and felt like my ride was good, but we’ll come back and have another swing at it next week. Ups and downs are all part of the rollercoaster of racing, but we’re still on the Mookie train!”
