This Week in Powersports Racing – The week of June 15, 2025

This week in US Powersports racing.

Tomac Returns to the Podium at High Point with Moto 2 Victory

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac scored a dominant second moto win to return to the podium with a third overall (5-1) finish at Round 4 of the Pro Motocross 450MX Championship at the High Point Raceway in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania. Justin Cooper secured another solid result in fifth overall (4-5), while Cooper Webb showed grit, charging through the field in the second moto to finish 10th overall (9-11) despite a first-turn crash.

With thunderstorms in the forecast, everyone was prepared for the possibility of a mudder at the High Point National. After qualifying third, Tomac did not get the start he was hoping for in Moto 1 and found himself 10th after the opening lap. The four-time 450MX Champion quickly went to work, making his way to fifth before the halfway mark and setting the fastest lap of the moto on Lap 9. In the end, it was a three-rider battle for the final podium spot, with Tomac crossing the line fifth. After the gate dropped for Moto 2, it started to rain, with the conditions deteriorating as the moto wore on and heavier rains arrived. Tomac got a great start, quickly claimed the lead, and set the pace up front, amassing a commanding 12.5-second gap on the competition before the red flag was drawn due to lightning. With more than 20 minutes completed, the moto was declared complete. Tomac’s second moto victory of the season secured third overall, making his third trip to the overall podium this season. He remains second in the championship standings, 28 points behind the leader.

Cooper showed speed from the start, topping the timesheets in the first session and earning his second-consecutive fastest qualifier honors in 450MX. He then got a great start to Moto 1, running second for the first three laps before dropping back to fourth. Around the halfway mark, his teammate closed in, but the New Yorker kept cool under pressure and continued to push, finishing just shy of the podium. In Moto 2, Cooper got another good start and slotted into third. As the conditions worsened, he dropped back to fifth. He made his way back to fourth before the red flag was drawn, but ultimately finished fifth when the results reverted back a lap. With a 4-5 moto score, Cooper finished fifth overall and heads into the break fifth in the 450MX standings and second in the 450SMX combined points.

Still feeling less than 100% with an illness, Webb had another strong result despite adversity. After qualifying 12th, he had a good start to Moto 1 inside the top five before dropping back to 10th mid-moto. He continued to fight and reclaimed ninth, where he would finish. In Moto 2, Webb had a first-turn crash, but put in a determined ride, gaining 25 positions to finish 11th in the weather-shortened race. His efforts earned a 10th overall finish and helped maintain the top spot of the 450SMX standings, where he holds a 36-point lead over Cooper.

The Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing squad gets a weekend break before heading to Southwick, Massachusetts, for Round 5 of Pro Motocross and Round 22 of the SuperMotocross World Championship at The Wick 338 on June 28.

Rich Simmons – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 450 Team Manager
“It was a decent day for the team, but the goal is to win races and we fell short of that, unfortunately. It’s definitely not for a lack of effort, but we will use this break to try and find that missing piece.”

Eli Tomac – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #3
“It was a mixed day, but it finished on a high note. In the first moto, I was a little bit behind on the start, and I had to go to battle again. Fifth was okay from where I started, but of course, it was a little bit of a bummer to lose some points. Then in Moto 2, I got a much better start and almost got the holeshot. I was able to get into the lead and ride some really nice laps. Then the rain started coming, and at that point, I was just trying to focus on staying upright and keeping the goggles clean. The race obviously got called, but I was much happier with Moto 2 – the start, my riding, and it was nice to lead some laps.”

Justin Cooper – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #32
“It was a good day overall. I’m not really a big fan of this track, so a 4-4, I think, for today was solid. It was an interesting day, with the mud moto at the end, which was pretty epic. The track got really treacherous. I’m just glad to get through the day after all of that. We’ll put this one behind us and try to shoot for that podium when we come back from the break at Southwick.”

Cooper Webb – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #2
“High Point was a very rough day. I was still sick, so it was a struggle all day. Then in Moto 2, I fell in the first turn and had my work cut out for me. I’m going to take this break to get healthy and come back swinging for Southwick.”

Deegan Extends 250MX Championship Lead with High Point Sweep

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan returned to the top, scoring two emphatic moto wins to secure his third 250MX overall victory of the season at Pro Motocross Round 4 at the High Point Raceway in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania. It was another big points haul for the defending 250MX Champion, who heads into the break with a 42-point lead. After a tough start to the outdoor season, Nate Thrasher made forward strides, ending the day ninth overall with a pair of top-10 finishes. Michael Mosiman overcame adversity to score 15th overall (8-20). In just his second Pro Motocross race, Kayden Minear made improvements throughout the day to finish 18th overall (20-15).

Deegan hit the ground running at the High Point National and was the fastest qualifier for the second time this season. The Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team showed strength with three riders up front after the start of Moto 1. Deegan took over the lead on that opening lap and then set the pace to remain unchallenged and earn his fifth moto win of the season by seven seconds. In the second moto, the Californian got a decent start around the top five and made an impressive charge to quickly claim the lead. From there, he once again set a blistering pace to earn another dominant victory, this time by a 17.5-second margin. With six moto wins and a pair of runner-up finishes thus far in the outdoor season, Deegan has not only expanded his lead in the 250MX Championship but also put himself in a good position for his 250SMX title defense with a 100-point lead in the combined points standings.

Thrasher continued to make forward progress at the series’ first East Coast outdoor round. He qualified 19th in the combined times, and despite that less-than-ideal gate pick, got a great start to the first moto and grabbed the holeshot. After getting passed by his teammate Deegan, Thrasher ran a strong pace in the runner-up spot for the first five laps, but ultimately dropped back to 10th, where he would finish for his best result so far this season. In the second moto, the Tennessee rider got another great start and battled up front, but was dropped back to sixth after casing a jump on that opening lap. He dropped further back to 12th, but kept pushing and was able to find his flow towards the end of the moto, making his way back to 10th on the final lap, securing ninth overall.

Coming into the weekend feeling less than 100% recovering from an illness, Mosiman had a solid qualifying in 12th. He then got a good start to the first moto and was sixth after the opening lap. The Californian kept pushing and made his way to fifth around the halfway mark, but as the race wore on, he dropped back to eighth. Unfortunately, in the second moto, he found himself on the ground in a first-turn crash. Rejoining at the back of the field, he put his head down and did what he could despite damage to the bike from the crash and not feeling well, making his way back to 20th to secure 15th overall.

Minear continued to make progress throughout the day. The young Australian worked to get acquainted with the track and improved from 26th to 24th in the combined times. He then got an amazing start with his two teammates and briefly took the lead. With a couple of crashes in the moto, he dropped back to ninth after the opening lap and then later to 20th, where he would finish. In the second moto, he was 15th after the start and continued to run a strong pace to maintain the position and score 18th overall at his second Pro Motocross round.

Wil Hahn – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 250 Team General Manager
“It was an awesome day for us, with Haiden rebounding and going 1-1, and Nate making a huge leap forward this week! Michael had great speed but dealt with a few setbacks. Kayden continues to show great pace and a bright future. We’re looking forward to the break and to coming back even stronger at Southwick.”

Haiden Deegan – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #1
“It was pretty much a perfect day. We got two good starts. In the first one, I was in the lead by the second lap, and in the second moto, I was in the lead by the second turn. So yeah, it was a perfect day – 1-1 and a little rebound from last weekend. Now we get a weekend off to get ready for Southwick.”

Nate Thrasher – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #41
“It was a lot better day for me. I got two good starts, a holeshot in the first one, and led some laps. I was in second for a while, but I just wasn’t quite comfortable with that pace and got a little tired, a little tight, and kind of dropped back. In the second moto, we still had some fight left. I came out really well again after the start, got into the lead, and then cased that wall double and went back a couple of positions. The middle part of the moto wasn’t too great, but the last four laps, I really found a good flow. It was a big improvement for me. We’re just going to keep chipping away at it and getting better every weekend.”

Michael Mosiman – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #93
“It was a tough situation. I had a stomach bug that I got in Colorado last week, and have just been fighting it all week. We tried to get better, but it’s just dragged on. I’ve been trying to hold it together, but I had nothing in the tank today, literally. It was a rough second moto. I crashed on the start and had no rear brake for the whole moto, and got back to 20th. We’ll regroup and have a good weekend in Southwick in a couple of weeks.”

Kayden Minear – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #106
“Today was a bit of a rough one. I had a couple of crashes in the first moto, so I was going into the second moto pretty sore, but we made it through. My riding was actually pretty solid in the second one, so we’re taking the positives and looking forward to the sands of Southwick.”

Top-10 result for Jalek Swoll on Pro Motocross return

Marking a welcome return to competition, Triumph Factory Racing’s Jalek Swoll claimed a top-10 finish at round four of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at High Point, Pennsylvania. The Floridian secured 14-8 results for 10th overall in the 250MX class, showing strong pace in only his first event back from injury. Teammate Mikkel Haarup delivered an impressive seventh place in the second moto on his way to claiming 11th overall, while Jordon Smith and Austin Forkner both produced committed performances in the challenging conditions.

Returning to action after an Achilles injury sustained before the start of the 2025 AMA Supercross season, Swoll eased his way back into the thick of competition with a solid ride in the opening moto, finishing 14th, before improving to eighth in race two. In doing so, he underlined the capabilities of himself, and his TF 250-X, to lay a strong foundation for the weeks to come.

Making his High Point debut, Haarup spent the early part of the day acclimating to the fast-paced and technical circuit. Following a challenging opening moto, the Dane bounced back impressively in the second race, climbing through the field to secure seventh and reaffirm his adaptability and speed. Haarup now lies 11th in the 250MX Class championship standings after four rounds

Smith built on recent improvements to show flashes of front-running pace throughout the day. After placing 12th in the first race, a strong start in moto two saw him fighting well inside the top 10 early on, but small errors cost him several positions, ultimately finishing 16th for 14th overall.

Forkner qualified well and showed promising speed on the technically demanding circuit. After a solid start in the first moto, a second-turn incident halted his charge. Pushing hard in moto two, a technical issue unfortunately cut his day short. He now looks ahead to regrouping during the upcoming weekend off.

Pro Motocross now heads to Southwick, Massachusetts, in two weeks’ time for round five of the series on June 28.

Jalek Swoll

“My day was ok – we came here to High Point without any set expectations, so I’m happy with how things have gone today. My foot is still giving me some pain and my cardio isn’t where it should be, but overall, things went well. I faded in the first moto a little but was able to see the boys’ pace up front, which gives us a good idea of where we’re at. Second moto I was able to hang in there for eighth, which is a really good start. Obviously, I want more, so I’m already looking forward to getting some more races under my belt and seeing what we can do.”

Mikkel Haarup

“Time practice went ok – it took me a while to learn this track because it’s so long with loads of jumps to get right. In the first moto, I made a few mistakes early on but was able to fight my way back into the points by the end. I got a lot better start in the second moto but again made a mistake, which dropped me down the order a little. I fought my way back into seventh, so overall, I’m happy with my performance. We’ll keep on improving from here.”

Jordon Smith

“It’s been a decent day at High Point – not the results we’re looking for, but we continue to make improvements, which is really important. My starts were a lot better, especially in that second moto, so hopefully we can build on that. It’s just tough that even with those good starts, I made a few mistakes in the race. We’ll keep fighting and look ahead to the next round.”

Austin Forkner

“The track was tough all day today. They were prepping for rain, but luckily, we didn’t get any. It meant the track itself was a lot harder than I’d ridden in the past and it made things a little unpredictable. I qualified well and then in race one, I got a decent start, but it was chaos going into the second turn, I clipped someone’s back wheel and went down. After that I rode pretty well, though. In the second moto, I got pinched off at the start but was beginning to settle in when I had a small issue with the bike, which ended my race. We’ve got a weekend off now, so we’ll keep working and come back stronger for the next one.”

Steve Westfall – Team Manager, Triumph Factory Racing

“Overall, a good day of racing today. It was good to have Jalek back with us after his injury, and even with no expectations, he rode really well. He got a good look at where the pace is at, so he can work on that over the next couple of weeks before round five. Jordon rode well with some good starts, he just couldn’t quite capitalise on where he was in the pack. Mikkel had a couple of crashes in the first moto but was able to work his way back up to 19th, which was impressive. Then, after a strong start in the second race, he was able to take seventh. Austin rode well in the first moto but unfortunately had an issue in the second which meant he had to call it a day. We’ve got a weekend off now, so we’ll regroup and then come back at Southwick swinging.”

250MX Results: 2025 AMA Pro Motocross, Round 4 – High Point

1. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 1-1

2. Tom Vialle (KTM) 4-2

3. Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki) 2-6

4. Chance Hymas (Honda) 5-3

5. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki) 7-4

10. Jalek Swoll (Triumph) 14-8

11. Mikkel Haarup (Triumph) 19-7

14. Jordon Smith (Triumph) 12-16

22. Austin Forkner (Triumph) 18-37

250MX Standings: 2025 AMA Pro Motocross, Round 4 – High Point

1. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 194pts

2. Jo Shimoda (Honda) 152pts

3. Chance Hymas (Honda) 132pts

4. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki) 132pts

5. Tom Vialle (KTM) 125pts

11. Mikkel Haarup (Triumph) 80pts

14. Jordon Smith (Triumph) 71pts

20. Austin Forkner (Triumph) 32pts

22. Jalek Swoll (Triumph) 22pts

THE PODIUM STREAK STAYS ALIVE FOR MONSTER ENERGY® PRO CIRCUIT KAWASAKI RIDER LEVI KITCHEN IN HIGH POINT

Monster Energy® Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider Levi Kitchen battled through the tough, rutted track to claim another third-place overall finish (2-6) in the Pro Motocross Championship at Round 4 in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania. Teammate, Garrett Marchbanks put in another consistent Top 5 finish, taking fifth overall (7-4). Seth Hammaker returned from injury to put in an impressive podium finish in Moto 1 and took seventh overall (3-14). Ty Masterpool charged through the field to claim 13th overall (9-17). Drew Adams faced challenges in Moto 2 and had to retire early, finishing 21st overall (16-35). Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Jason Anderson put in a consistent 7th overall finish (7-7), after Moto 2 was red-flagged with seven minutes left due to inclement weather. Jorge Prado battled the technical track with a 17th overall finish on the day (12-23).

The summer storms in the Northeast didn’t let up for the race weekend as the Pro Motocross Championship arrived at the historic High Point Raceway for Father’s Day weekend after three rounds on the West Coast. Continuous overnight rain on Friday created a slick and deep track for qualifying Saturday morning, but conditions improved as the day progressed. In the 250 Class, the Monster Energy® Pro Circuit Kawasaki riders posted more Top 10 qualifying results with Kitchen, Adams, Hammaker, and Masterpool securing third, fifth, seventh and 10th overall, respectively. Marchbanks was slightly off the pace of his teammates, qualifying 18th overall, but would turn it around for the motos. In the 450 Class, Prado used the first qualifying session to learn the track and laid down a fast lap in the second session, placing him within the Top 5 in the session and seventh overall. Anderson started his day by taking a strong eighth overall in qualifying.

In 250 Moto 1, Hammaker and Kitchen launched off the gate aboard their KX™250 machines, rounding the first turn in fifth and sixth, respectively. Marchbanks, Masterpool and Adams were squeezed off on the start straight and pushed back to mid-pack. Hammaker quickly moved passed his competition into third place, while Kitchen followed right behind, riding his rear fender. Kitchen quickly made the pass on his teammate on Lap 2 to take over third place. Marchbanks powered by his competitors one by one, as he moved from 16th at the start to finish seventh in the moto. Not far behind, Masterpool found himself in multiple battles as he moved up through the pack, ultimately claiming ninth in the first moto. Adams would suffer from a poor start as he moved his way from 25th to finish 16th. Kitchen continued to charge forward and quickly took over second place and maintained the gap to the leader for the entire moto, but would finish the moto runner-up. Meanwhile, Hammaker followed behind and moved into third place, taking his first 250 Moto podium of his career.

In 450 Moto 1, Prado shot off the gate with an incredible start, just mere feet away from clinching his first holeshot. After rounding the first turn in second place, he was shuffled back by the fierce competition to sixth. Anderson pulled a solid start, putting himself in the Top 10 right away. Prado locked in and went to work on his competition, posting his fastest lap on Lap 6 to make the pass for fifth place. Anderson sat in ninth at the start of the moto, and also clocked his fastest lap on Lap 6 while starting to push towards the front. Prado started to tighten up mid-moto and would drop back to 12th place, where he would ultimately finish. Anderson would cross the line in seventh place for Moto 1.

In 250 Moto 2, Kitchen pulled another strong start, sitting fifth on the first lap. Adams, Hammaker and Marchbanks came off the gate sitting near the Top 10, while Masterpool was squeezed back to mid-pack. On Lap 1, Kitchen caught the back tire of the rider in front of him, which caused him to almost tip over. Kitchen would drop back to 16^th, but quickly recollect himself and charge back to the Top 10 by Lap 2. Hammaker moved into sixth early in the moto, but would feel the pressure from his teammates Kitchen and Marchbanks as they were charging from behind. Masterpool once again battled illness before Moto 2, and combined with a tip-over early in the race, forced him to fight from 32nd to 17th to finish the moto. A better start in Moto 2 for Adams helped him move into 12th, until a tip-over dropped him back to 16th. He then suffered a crash that left him with a fractured finger on his left hand and forced him to retire early from Moto 2. Feeling the effects of his sore shoulder from his crash in Hangtown, Hammaker would drop to 14th place to finish the moto. Marchbanks would pass his teammate Kitchen to secure an impressive come-from-behind fourth-place finish. The No. 47 of Kitchen would hold on to finish sixth in the moto and third overall, putting him back on the podium for the third weekend in a row.

In 450 Moto 2, the rain returned as the gate dropped. Anderson pulled another strong start, and made incredible passes in the first two corners to move into fourth. Prado started inside the Top 10 but was shuffled back to mid-pack by the end of Lap 1. Anderson settled into fifth place, but as the race continued, the rain intensified, causing Anderson to toss his goggles. The No. 21 would suffer a late race tip-over that pushed him back to seventh. Prado battled against his competitors and the treacherous track conditions all race long until the moto was red-flagged with seven minutes left due to lightning and a severe thunderstorm approaching. With the race abruptly ended, Anderson claimed seventh and Prado took 23rd to finish Moto 2.

“I’m happy with another podium and pumped on my best result at High Point. In Moto 1, my start was better, but the first four laps, my intensity was off. In Moto 2, I tried to ride the track like I did in Moto 1 and it wasn’t working with how the conditions had changed. A lot of stopping and going for me in the turns. Overall, my starts were better. I messed up Lap 1 and almost fell. I went back to 16th but was able to work my way back up. I didn’t expect to be on the podium because I didn’t ride great that moto, but I’m grateful to be on the box. I’m feeling better about my starts and look to keep making progress with them. It’ll be nice to have a weekend off and go into Southwick fresh, I’ve always liked that track so I’m looking forward to it.”

Levi Kitchen

“I felt like my riding was pretty good all day, but I’m still dealing with sickness a little bit. I just changed nutritionists, so I was feeling better today, but unfortunately, I threw up after Moto 1 again. I think it’s going to take a little bit of time to get used to the new foods. Everything was new today, but now we’ll have a little break to get used to everything and hopefully come back swinging. My speed is there, everything’s there, but I can’t keep the food down right now. We’ll figure it out and be back stronger.”

Ty Masterpool

“It was a solid day today, but qualifying was not ideal. That’s the worst qualifying result I’ve had in a long time. I felt like I was going fast, but my time didn’t reflect that. I went into Moto 1 with an okay gate pick and got pushed around a bit. I made my way through the pack once again. This is the eighth time I’ve come from 20th or further back to get into the Top 10. Moto 1 was alright, I came back to sixth, then two turns to go Jo [Shimoda] got me, so I got seventh. That was a bummer since I worked my way up and put in all that effort. In Moto 2, I had a solid jump, got shuffled back again. I tried to push my way through and followed Levi [Kitchen] for a little bit, then got around Levi around the 12-minute mark. From there, I put my head down and pushed through, found some really good lines. At that point, I was in fourth and tried to push my way to a podium finish, but the gap was too far. I settled for fourth, but it was a good day. I’m really happy with my speed, and as I keep saying, I’m going to keep working on my starts.”

Garrett Marchbanks

“I started off the day really well, qualifying fifth in both sessions. In Moto 1, I had a bad start and I didn’t ride like myself today. I ended up getting 16th in that race. In Moto 2, I had a decent start and was moving forward until I had a little tip-over. I got back up and made up a few positions, then ended up having another tip-over and fractured my index finger on my left hand. I’m going to go back and get that all cleaned up, do some therapy, and hope I’ll be good for Southwick.”

Drew Adams

“My day at High Point was pretty good. I started off P7 in the first qualifier, second session I was P3, and the track was a little bit slower, but I felt good going into the motos. First moto I had a good start, sitting in third after the first lap. Then I got passed by Levi [Kitchen] shortly after. I worked my way up to third around halfway and then rode there through the finish. I was pumped on the first moto because I got my first moto podium. I’ve been looking to do that for a while, so it feels good to get that one. Second moto I didn’t get a great start around 10th place. I worked my way up and made a few passes, but I didn’t have the stamina in that second race and faded pretty quick. I just tried to ride it in and play it safe. It was a bummer to end that one in 14th, but the bigger picture is to stay healthy. I do have a lot of positives to take from the day. We’ll carry this momentum into the off weekend and come out to Southwick looking for better results.”

Seth Hammaker

“My weekend was pretty middle of the road. In the first qualifying session, I was sixth, then in the second one I was eighth for eighth overall. In Moto 1, I battled my way to get seventh, then in Moto 2, I started at the front of the field. I feel like I should’ve finished fifth or sixth in that moto, but I had to take my goggles off and had a tip-over. The rain was pretty crazy, and I ended up going 7-7 for seventh overall. The results show progress, but I still want to be better.”

Jason Anderson

“It was a difficult weekend. After the first qualifying session, we made some changes that helped me put a fast lap together for second qualifying. In the first moto, I had a pretty good start, but I struggled the first lap to get some passes and was getting arm pump, which caused me to drop back a bit. The second moto was a mudfest. Hopefully, now with the next two weeks, we can improve a lot and bounce back for the next part of the season. Hopefully, we can make some big changes and improve to be battling up front.”

Jorge Prado

ROCKSTAR ENERGY GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S CASEY COCHRAN P8 IN MT. MORRIS

250MX TEAMMATE RYDER DIFRANCESCO TO PUT HIGH POINT ROUND BEHIND HIM

Casey Cochran races to eighth overall in 250MX
Teammate Ryder D claims 16th overall in Mt. Morris round
• Series taking a weekend off following Round 4

Equipped with the GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition, Cochran raced to 11th position in the first 250MX moto of the day, before powering to a top-five start in Moto 2. After featuring up-front during the opening stages of the race, he would arrive at the checkered flag in P9 and placed eighth overall. Cochran now climbs to P8 in the 250MX standings after four rounds.

Casey Cochran: “Back to the East Coast for High Point, and overall it was a decent day. My starts were good again and the early moto pace was good, I just need to work on keeping that going, and hopefully I can be up there with the guys and battling for podiums. I’ll keep doing what I’m doing, keep building, and be ready to come out firing at Southwick!”

250MX teammate Ryder DiFranceso finished the first moto with a P21 result, while an improved 11th place finish onboard his GASGAS MC 250F Factory Edition in Moto 2 resulted in 16th overall for the weekend, with the break an opportunity to further progress.

Ryder DiFrancesco: “My second moto was much better than the first at High Point. It was a step in the right direction before the weekend off, and I’m excited to go down to Florida to get to work with the team, so we’ll come out swinging for the next one.”

Next Race: June 28 – Southwick, Massachusetts

Results 250MX Class – High Point National

Haiden Deegan (Yamaha)
Tom Vialle (KTM)
Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki)
Casey Cochran (Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing)
Ryder DiFrancesco (Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing)
Julien Beaumer (KTM)

Standings 250MX Class 2025 after 4 of 11 rounds

Haiden Deegan, 194 points
Jo Shimoda, 152
Chance Hymas, 132
Tom Vialle, 125
Casey Cochran, 88
Julien Beaumer, 87
Ryder DiFrancesco, 54

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s RJ Hampshire races to eighth overall at High Point

Round 4 of the season ends early for 450MX teammate Malcolm Stewart

Equipped with the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition, Hampshire posted the fifth-fastest qualifying time during the morning sessions, before charging through the field to a well-earned P6 result in Moto 1.

The skies opened up during Moto 2 of 450MX this afternoon, with premier class newcomer Hampshire posting a measured ride amongst touch, rain-affected conditions to finish in eighth position. That ride also placed him eighth overall for the weekend, and his consistent Mt. Morris performance sees him hold sixth in the championship.

“All in all, it was a really solid weekend,” reflected Hampshire.“Came out with another P6 in Moto 1 and felt like I rode well, then the skies opened in Moto 2, and it became all about survival. Another weekend in the six-to-eight range, so we’ll make use of the weekend off and go to work, get stronger, and aim for that top-five at Southwick.”

High Point presented an unfortunate day for teammate Stewart, who was running in 10th place onboard his Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition during the opening Moto, before a fall ultimately spelt the end for both his race and the remainder of the day. He received medical attention to a cut on his chin, which ruled him out for Moto 2.

“It was unfortunate for Malcolm to finish the weekend early, but we will look forward to the weekend off and then come out swinging after the break,” commented Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team Manager Nathan Ramsey. “He took a handlebar to the chin, but he is super-tough, and we know he will bounce back quickly. I truly believe in Malcolm, it is just a matter of putting it together during the motos and making them count. Aside from that, it was another consistent weekend from RJ, who has been really impressive since stepping up to 450MX outdoors.” Next Race: June 28 – Southwick, Massachusetts

Results 450MX Class – High Point National1. Jett Lawrence (Honda)2. Hunter Lawrence (Honda)3. Eli Tomac (Yamaha)4. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)8. RJ Hampshire (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing)

Standings 450MX Class 2025 after 4 of 11 rounds1. Jett Lawrence, 190 points2. Eli Tomac, 1623. Aaron Plessinger, 1566. RJ Hampshire, 11714. Malcolm Stewart, 60

Korie Steede and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing crowned in U.S. Sprint Enduro

Hard-fought eighth-place result for Ryder LeBlond at Silver Kings Hard Enduro

U.S. Sprint Enduro Series – Round 7

Korie Steede entered the final round of U.S. Sprint Enduro riding a wave of confidence, having claimed the previous two victories in the Pro Women’s category. That success would continue for the 24-year-old at Harleywood in Bristol, topping each day to seal the number one plate in season 2025.

Equipped with her Husqvarna FC 250, Steede earned a total of three round wins and claimed a further four podium finishes this year, which completed what has been a stellar 2025 Sprint Enduro campaign.

“I came into the weekend super-stoked to have the opportunity to wrap up the championship,”reflected Steede.”I tried to focus on the race itself and ended up grabbing the win on both days. Couldn’t have ended any better – a massive thank you to the whole Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team for helping me accomplish this.”

Onboard the Husqvarna FX 350 in the Pro 1 ranks, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammate Craig DeLong raced to a fourth-place finish on Day 1, followed by a P5 result on Day 2, taking fourth overall for the weekend and P4 in the final championship standings.

“It was a decent weekend,”explained DeLong. “A few crashes and getting stuck on a hill set me back a little bit, but overall it was a solid weekend to end the Sprint season.”

Pro Class Results (Combined)

Grant Davis, KTM
Cody Barnes, Honda
Liam Draper, Yamaha
Craig DeLong, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

Pro Women’s Class Results

Korie Steede, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
2. Danielle McDonald, Yamaha
3. Ellie Winland, Yamaha

2025 Silver Kings Hard Enduro

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond contested the high-profile Silver Kings Hard Enduro event this weekend, which was the second round of the 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship held in Kellogg, Idaho.

Competing against a stacked international field, LeBlond powered his Husqvarna TE 300 to eighth overall, with Silver Mountain featuring a variety of terrain and course conditions that put the world’s best Hard Enduro riders to the test.

Beginning with the Super Kings Prologue on Thursday, LeBlond would navigate the tight and technical layout to score seventh place, before charging to what was an impressive fourth-place finish on Day 1 during Saturday’s offroad action.

Day 2 featured another ultra-challenging offroad test on the mountain, with LeBlond eventually being classified in ninth position after the two-hour encounter and ultimately finishing in P8 overall.

“It was a cool race having all the internationals here – we only line up together once or twice a year,”commented LeBlond.”I gave it my best, and ended fourth on the first day, and then ninth on the second day, which would’ve either been fourth or on the podium, but they canceled one of the checkpoints and that really impacted me. It’s how it goes in racing sometimes, but I’ll keep working hard to hopefully guarantee a podium next time.”

2025 Silver Kings Hard Enduro Results

Manuel Lettenbichler, KTM2. Trystan Hart, KTM3. Mitch Brightmore, GASGAS8. Ryder LeBlond, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

MANUEL LETTENBICHLER CLAIMS VICTORY AT SILVER KINGS HARD ENDURO

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has won the Silver Kings Hard Enduro at round two of the 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. Delivering consistent top three finishes across the prologue and both offroad days, Mani secured the overall victory in Idaho, extending his championship lead to 18 points. FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Trystan Hart impressed with a standout performance of his own, finishing a close second after an exciting battle with Lettenbichler throughout the weekend.

Staged over three intense days, including a SuperEnduro-style prologue and two demanding offroad races on Silver Mountain, Idaho, the event proved a true test of skill and endurance.

Getting the weekend underway in spectacular fashion, Thursday’s prologue delivered tight, technical racing in front of a packed crowd. Trystan Hart impressed with a commanding ride to secure the win, with Mani slotting into third. Both KTM riders laid a solid foundation for the weekend with favorable start positions heading into the main offroad days.

Saturday’s first offroad day saw a fierce battle between the KTM duo. Lettenbichler took an early lead and kept his composure through the technical Milo Creek section, while Hart and the chasing pack struggled in the chaos behind. Closing the gap in the second half of the race, Trystan tailed Mani before launching a decisive charge in the final five minutes to take the win on the last hill climb. Hart claimed the day’s victory, with Mani crossing the line in second.

With everything to play for on Sunday, the fight for the overall win went down to the wire. Racing his KTM 300 EXC CHAMPION EDITION, Lettenbichler dug deep and delivered when it mattered most, taking the main race win with a narrow 20-second advantage over Hart. Mani’s consistent 3-2-1 results were enough to secure him the overall Silver Kings crown, with Trystan finishing as runner-up.

Continuing his strong run of form following his win at round one’s Valleys Hard Enduro, Mani’s victory in the USA extends his championship lead to 18 points, with five rounds left to race.

Next up for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing is the legendary Red Bull Romaniacs on July 22-26, where Mani Lettenbichler will be aiming to secure his sixth victory at the iconic event. The FIM Hard Enduro World Championship then resumes with round three at Abestone in Italy on September 6-7.

Manuel Lettenbichler: “It’s been a really good race! I felt good on the bike from the first day and it showed in my results. The mountain race was awesome, and I enjoyed it a lot, especially battling with Trystan [Hart] and Mitch [Brightmore]. The main race was gnarly and the battle between me and Trystan was super fun, we must have passed each other 20-25 times! I’m happy to take the overall win and hope to come back here again!”

Trystan Hart: “I started off well with second in the prologue which was great. The first offroad day was crazy with an eight-way battle for most of the race. I really pushed near the end and managed to take the win which I was really happy with after a tough race. Today, I was with Mani for pretty much the whole race, swapping the lead for over two hours. At the end there was only 20 seconds between us, but I really enjoyed that and it’s great to have a KTM one-two!”

Provisional Overall Results – 2025 Silver Kings Hard Enduro

1. Manuel Lettenbichler (GER), KTM

2. Trystan Hart (CAN), KTM

3. Mitch Brightmore (GBR), GASGAS

4. Wade Young (RSA), KTM

5. Mario Roman (ESP), Sherco

Provisional Standings – FIM Hard Enduro World Championship (after 2 of 7 rounds)

1. Manuel Lettenbichler (GER), KTM, 64 points

2. Mitch Brightmore (GBR), GASGAS, 46 pts

3. Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna, 43 pts

4. Teodor Kabakchiev (BUL), Sherco, 39 pts

5. Wade Young (RSA), GASGAS, 39 pts

TOM VIALLE CLAIMS SECOND 250MX PODIUM OF THE YEAR AT HIGH POINT NATIONAL

Two-time MX2 World Champion and current 250SX East title-holder Vialle posted a strong performance at the fourth round of the season in Pennsylvania, powering his KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to fourth position in the opening moto of the weekend.

An elevated P2 performance in Moto 2 was enough for the Frenchman to claim second overall – marking his second podium in the opening for rounds – and he maintains fifth in the 250MX standings in these early stages of the series.

Tom Vialle: “My last two results haven’t been where I wanted them to be, so coming in here the plan was for sure to be on the box, and we accomplished that. Looking forward after the weekend off, I feel comfortable at Southwick, and we’ve done a lot of work these last couple of weeks, so I am looking at turning things around and hopefully getting another good result.”

250MX teammate Julien Beaumer began his weekend with P8 in qualifying, before two difficult motos with 15-40 scores onboard his KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION leaves the number 23 with his sights set on Southwick after the break. He is currently ninth in points following Mt. Morris.

Julien Beaumer: “It was a tough day in High Point for me. Moto 1 was going good, and then I crashed with three laps to go. Moto 2, better start, and I made some good passes on lap one, but then I had a good crash at the mechanic’s area. We’ll rest up now and get ready for Southwick.”

Plessinger’s High Point National began with him setting the sixth-fastest time in 450MX qualifying, before taking his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to the lead during the early stages of Moto 1. ‘The Cowboy’ would go on to finish third in another positive outing.

A strong start in Moto 2 saw Plessinger again in the mix with the front-runners, however, the skies would open up and cause chaos for the field, with the number 7 entering the pits for fresh goggles. With the race red-flagged soon after, a P4 finish also earned him fourth overall, and he sits third in the 450MX championship.

Aaron Plessinger:“High Point was a good day. First moto, I got a good start, then Jett [Lawrence] stalled it and I led for a little bit, but I got a bit tight for a while there and I finished P3 in that one. Second moto, I didn’t know it was going to rain and I picked the wrong goggles. [My] tear-offs were gone, had to pull in, and then pretty much straight after that, we got red-flagged. Overall, still P4, so I can’t be too mad! We’ll have a weekend off and get ready for Southwick.”

Next Race: June 28 – Southwick, Massachusetts

Results 450MX Class – High Point National

Jett Lawrence (Honda)
Hunter Lawrence (Honda)
Eli Tomac (Yamaha)
Aaron Plessinger (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna)

Standings 450MX Class 2025 after 4 of 11 rounds

Jett Lawrence, 190 points
Eli Tomac, 162
Aaron Plessinger, 156
RJ Hampshire, 117
Malcolm Stewart, 60

Results 250MX Class – High Point National

Haiden Deegan (Yamaha)
Tom Vialle (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki)
Casey Cochran (GASGAS)
Ryder DiFrancesco (GASGAS)
Julien Beaumer (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)

Standings 250MX Class 2025 after 4 of 11 rounds

Haiden Deegan, 194 points
Jo Shimoda, 152
Chance Hymas, 132
Tom Vialle, 125
Casey Cochran, 88
Julien Beaumer, 87
Ryder DiFrancesco, 54

GRANT DAVIS AND FMF KTM FACTORY RACING TEAM LANDERS CLINCH U.S. SPRINT ENDURO PRO 2 TITLE

FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers rider Grant Davis captured the 2025 AMA U.S. Sprint Enduro Series Pro 2 title on Saturday at Harleywood’s final round, before stepping up to the Pro 1 division on Sunday and racing to an impressive victory. In addition this weekend, FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Dante Oliveira took victory at Round 6 of the National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) in Marysville.

U.S. SPRINT ENDURO SERIES – ROUND 7

With the Pro 2 Class championship on the line, Grant Davis entered Round 7 in Bristol, Virginia, with intent and managed to clinch the crown onboard his KTM 250 XC-F by winning on Saturday – the 12th time this season that he has topped the times on the day.

After securing the number one plate in Pro 2 the day prior, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Landers and Davis decided to transfer to Pro 1 for Sunday equipped with a KTM 350 XC-F, and proved immediately competitive in slick conditions to win three of the six tests and he built an 11-second advantage by the end.

It was a spectacular result for Davis – who had also won both the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) XC2 250 Pro and National Enduro NE Pro2 titles last year – and one that also saw him achieve the final Combined victory of the season.

Grant Davis: “I’m really excited to win the Pro 2 title in the Sprints and have to thank everybody at Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Landers. Saturday went to plan and we were able to get it done with one day to spare, so on Sunday I had my first race on the 350 XC-F in Pro 1 and I’m pumped with how it went! It’s been a solid season and this weekend was a good way to finish it for the year.”

Pro Class Results (Combined)
1. Grant Davis, FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Landers
2. Cody Barnes, Honda
3. Liam Draper, Yamaha
4. Craig DeLong, Husqvarna

NATIONAL GRAND PRIX CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 6

Defending five-time NGPC number one Dante Oliveira raced to his fifth win of the 2025 season in Marysville, California, taking control of the lead on lap two aboard his KTM 450 XC-F and holding strong at the front of the field for the remaining 12 laps.

With three rounds remaining in this year’s National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC), the elder Oliveira brother currently holds a 35-point advantage at the head of the Pro Class standings.

Dante Oliveira: “I rode the first half of the race pretty tight, and wasn’t in the flow until around lap three, and that’s when things started clicking. I figured out the different areas of the track where I was good, and that’s where I would push to stretch the gap. Smooth and consistent was the game plan for this one, and we executed well, so I’m stoked.”

FMF KTM Factory Racing teammate Mateo Oliveira returned to the grand prix podium after missing the previous round, racing in third position from lap one until the end, equipped with his KTM 450 XC-F. It was his his fourth podium result of the year in the NGPC and , after this weekend, Mateo sits P4 in the Pro Class overall.

Mateo Oliveira: “The pace was fast at the beginning, and I did what I could to keep up the battle there for the first few laps, as I felt I had some good lines on the track. Grand prix racing is just a different animal, it’s an hour and a half on the limit, and I put the anchor out over the last four laps, but I was charging hard in the beginning. We’re making huge progress, and I’m taking a lot of confidence from this.”

Pro Class Results
1. Dante Oliveira, FMF KTM Factory Racing
2. Dare Demartile, Beta
3. Mateo Oliveira, FMF KTM Factory Racing

STRONG PERFORMANCES FOR SUZUKI RIDERS AT HIGH POINT MOTOCROSS NATIONAL

Unpredictable weather factored heavily at the High Point Motocross National, Round 4 of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Dark clouds threatened during the first 450-class moto but didn’t deliver their deluge until moments after the gate dropped on the second 450-class moto. Shortly past the race’s midpoint, lightning in the area necessitated red-flag conclusion to the race. With more than 20 minutes of racing completed, the riders were scored and earned points equal to a full-duration race.

Race Highlights:

Twisted Tea Suzuki Presented by Progressive Insurance
- 450 Class
  - Benoit Paturel turned a strong start into another top-ten moto result in the final moto.
  - Colt Nichols sliced through the pack and earned his season-best overall result.

Benoit Paturel (102) continues to impress, and the flowing track seemed to suit the Frenchman. Paturel put his Twisted Tea Suzuki RM-Z450 inside the top-fifteen on the opening lap of the first moto then went to work. As the Peacock streaming coverage played a pre-taped interview of him, Paturel moved steadily up the leader board. Paturel reached a top-ten spot as the white flag came out. Unfortunately, Paturel dropped one position on the final lap. In the second moto, Paturel grabbed a top-ten start and held with the front runners as the skies opened up and turned the moto into a mud race. Paturel earned his second top-ten moto result as well as championship points that broke him free of a tie in the season standings.

“It was a decent day, and we were very close to finishing in the top 10 overall,” said Paturel. “It’s just a bummer that I gave up a 10th place position on last lap of the first moto. In the second moto I got a good start and rode safe to finish 10th. It could have been better, but we’ll take it; it was good to put in a solid race day after having such a rough one last weekend. So, we need to keep going, keep working hard, and try to be better each weekend. Thank you to the team for sticking behind me and giving 200%.”

Colt Nichols (45), fresh off a top-ten moto result at the previous round, kept his momentum rolling at High Point. In the morning, Nichols matched his season-best overall qualifying position. Early in the first moto Nichols was back as far as 25th. Nichols put his head down and charged; when the checkered flag flew, he’d made it up to 13th. In the final moto, Nichols put his RM-Z450’s horsepower to good use and earned a better start just as rain started to flood the track. Nichols held steady and brought home a top-15 moto finish.

“High Point is one of my favorite tracks of the year, so I was very excited to come here this weekend,” Nichols stated. “I got a terrible start in moto 1 but fought really hard to get up to 13th. In moto 2 I got a much better start, but the rain hit and then it was kind of survival mode. I ended up P12 overall, so I’ll take it.”

“It was a good day for the team. They rode well,” said Larry Brooks, Twisted Tea/H.E.P. Motorsports/Suzuki presented by Progressive Insurance Team Manager. “The second moto was crazy. We had a downpour that flooded the track and a thunderstorm. They had to call the race early. They only raced a little bit past the 20-minute mark. But it ended up being good for the team and we did fairly well overall. It was a rough day, but we got it done and now we move on. We’ll get back to work and we’ll see what happens at Southwick.”

The High Point event marked strong progression for the Twisted Tea Suzuki team. High Point was the team’s best total points take of the year, and both riders matched their season-best overall qualifying spot and first moto result. The series takes one weekend off, then returns for round 5 at The Wick 338 in Southwick, Massachusetts on June 28th. After withstanding a heat wave, high altitude, and now a thunderstorm, the Suzuki riders and team members are ready for the next challenge that outdoor motocross racing will present.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025

After several weeks of voting, in which thousands of ballots were cast, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame announces the six esteemed inductees to be honored at the 2025 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Oct. 23 in Pickerington, Ohio.

The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2025 includes Dana Bell, Chris Carter, Colin Edwards, Joe Kopp, Chad Reed and Ryan Young.

“This distinguished group of motorcyclists exemplifies the spirit, diversity, and dedication of the motorcycling community,” said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. “Each has made a lasting impact on our sport and lifestyle — whether through competition, advocacy, innovation, or inspiration. Their contributions, from racetracks to legislative chambers to the open road, have shaped motorcycling as we know it, and we are proud to recognize them with this well-deserved honor.”

The AMA Induction Ceremony will kick off AMA Hall of Fame Days, set to run Oct. 23-26, which will include an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Night and open house at the AMA Hall of Fame Museum on Saturday, Oct. 25. The AMA Induction Ceremony will be held at the Violet Township Event Center — less than a mile away from AMA headquarters — on Thursday, Oct. 23, and will be followed by a cocktail reception at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.

Hall of Fame inductees are selected from eight areas of influence: Ambassadors & Industry, Design & Engineering, Dirt Track, Leadership & Motorcycle Rights, Motocross & Supercross, Off-Road, Road Racing and Specialty Competition.

Secure your seat at the 2025 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony by purchasing tickets at AmericanMotorcyclist.com/hall-of-fame/hall-of-fame-members/induction-ceremony/ .

For sponsorship opportunities, contact AMA Business Development Manager Michael Kula at (949) 466-7833 or mkula@ama-cycle.org.

DANA BELL — LEADERSHIP & RIGHTS

A decade after joining the motorcycling community, Dana Bell worked her way to being a nationally ranked enduro competitor.

From 1992 to 1999, Bell shifted her focus to rights issues, and worked as the Western States Representative for the AMA’s Government Relations Department. She also worked as a state partner for the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC). For her role as a key voice for motorcyclists’ rights, the AMA Board of Directors presented Bell with the AMA Motorcycling Advocate Award, an honor recognizing those who have led the fight for the rights of motorcyclists. Bell was just the third person to receive the award.

CHRIS CARTER — AMBASSADORS & INDUSTRY

Chris Carter is the founder and president of Motion Pro Inc., a company on the leading edge of specialty-tool design, with 30-some patents to its credit.

Over the years, Carter has also served as an ambassador of the sport and industry, with Motion Pro holding more than 100 annual sponsorships of racers, teams, organizations, and events. Carter and Motion Pro also support many charitable and non-profit organizations, including motorcycle trail preservation and ensuring that access is available to all.

Carter is also a motorcycle historian and published author, and earned an International Six Day Trials gold medal for the U.S. in Austria in 1976.

COLIN EDWARDS — ROAD RACING

Colin Edwards, aka the “Texas Tornado,” is an American road racing icon celebrated for his technical prowess and versatility.

After dominating the club and WERA ranks, he turned pro in 1992 and captured that year’s AMA 250cc Grand Prix Championship. He went on to win the 2000 and 2002 World Superbike titles for Honda, notching a total of 31 victories in WSBK. Edwards also triumphed three times at the Suzuka 8-Hour Endurance Race, and garnered 12 podium finishes in MotoGP. Retiring from racing in 2014, he now runs the Texas Tornado Boot camp.

JOE KOPP — DIRT TRACK

Joe Kopp reached the pinnacle of Flat Track competition by winning the 2000 AMA Grand National Championship. He also dominated the AMA Supertracker National Championship, taking home the 1999 and 2000 titles.

His impressive record in AMA Grand National events includes 21 career wins, placing him 17^th among the all-time greats, and 81 career Grand National podium finishes, ninth all-time.

Kopp is also one of 15 riders to complete the prestigious Dirt Track Grand Slam, winning at least one race in each of the four dirt track disciplines: Short Track, TT, Half-Mile and Mile.

CHAD REED — MOTOCROSS & SUPERCROSS

Australian-born Chad Reed left a significant mark on the AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross scenes for nearly two decades beginning in the early 2000s.

Focusing on the U.S. scene starting in 2002, Reed began racking up wins, and by retirement had tallied 61 AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross victories on the way to capturing AMA 125SX East (’02), AMA Supercross (’04 and ’08) and 450 Pro Motocross championships.

In 2009, Reed was awarded AMA Athlete of the Year honors, and holds the record for most AMA Supercross Main Event starts (265) and podium finishes (132). In 2011, Reed was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia, an honor awarded to Australians who have demonstrated exceptional achievement.

RYAN YOUNG — SPECIALTY COMPETITION

With a record-breaking six consecutive AMA/NATC Championships from 1988 to 1993, Ryan Young left an indelible stamp on the trials world.

Young won the top class for the first time at age 21, and his success earned him a spot on eight consecutive USA Trial des Nations teams.

Beyond competition, Young impacted the sport through his company Ryan Young Products, and by utilizing his knowledge to educate those learning the sport.

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires Excels at Louden Classic, Winning All Classes

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires proudly served as the presenting sponsor for the highly anticipated Louden Classic Race held on June 13th and 14th, 2025 that posted an astonishing $400,000 purse. Demonstrating outstanding performance, Dunlop riders showcased their skills across the field, winning all class. The race took place on the renowned New Hampshire Motor Speedway, a 1.058-mile track that provided an excellent backdrop for the day’s exhilarating events.

In the main event, 7 out of the top 10 riders were equipped with Dunlop tires, contributing to a total of 16 out of 29 participants choosing Dunlop as their preferred tire brand. The total purse for this thrilling race reached $260,000, with Dunlop riders collectively taking home $173,700. Tyler Scott on his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki secured the top position, while Jake Lewis finished in third place.

The newly introduced Streetfighter class also saw notable participation from Dunlop riders, with 7 of the top 10 and 11 out of 14 competitors riding on Dunlop tires. The total purse for this race was $90,000, with Dunlop riders earning a combined total of $70,000. Dominating the podium, the results were as follows: 1st place went to Dominic Doyle, followed by Teagg Hobbs in 2nd and Gus Rodio in 3rd. Doyle also claimed the title for the fastest lap with an impressive time of 1:12.837.

In the 500 Superbike category, Dunlop continued its dominance, with 9 of the top 10 riders using Dunlop tires and achieving a remarkable representation of 13 out of 18 competitors. The total purse for this race was $7,500, and Dunlop riders garnered $7,000 in total earnings. Eli Block took 1st place, followed closely by Adam Muscaro in 2nd and Nathan Bettencourt in 3rd. Block recorded the fastest lap time of the race at 1:16.640.

The Thunderbike race also highlighted Dunlop’s superiority, with 6 of the top 10 riders and 9 out of 14 competitors on Dunlop tires. The total purse for this event was $7,500, allowing Dunlop riders to take home $7,200. The podium positions were filled by Adam Guyer in 1st, Jacob Crossman in 2nd, and Maverick Cyr in 3rd, with Guyer clocking the fastest lap at 1:13.743.

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires extends its gratitude to John Grush, Noelle Doucette, the NEMRR staff, officials, volunteers, corner workers, Penguin School, and Seacoast Cycles for putting on such an amazing event and for their exceptional Dunlop Sportmax Slick tire support throughout the event.

American Honda Renews Longstanding Partnership with Pro Motocross Championship

MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., has announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with American Honda ahead of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the summer component of the SuperMotocross (SMX) World Championship regular season. The storied manufacturer’s support of the prestigious championship is highlighted by its title sponsorship of Michigan’s legendary RedBud National on July 5, which has long served as American motocross’ Independence Day tradition. Adding to the excitement of the Honda RedBud National will be live network coverage of the event on NBC Television Network, with a telecast of the second motos of both the 450 Class and 250 Class.

“The Pro Motocross Championship has been the bedrock of the sport here in the United States for more than 50 years and it’s on the hallowed grounds of these iconic racetracks where American Honda became synonymous with winning and established itself as motocross’ most decorated brand,” said Brandon Wilson, American Honda’s Manager of Racing & Advertising. “The opportunity for Honda to come together with RedBud, which is arguably the championship’s crown-jewel event, is something we’re incredibly excited about, and we can’t wait to celebrate the Fourth of July alongside the most passionate fans in racing.”

Honda will serve as title sponsor of the Fourth of July tradition that is the RedBud National in Buchanan, Michigan, for the sixth race of the 2025 season.
Photo Courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

On the racetrack, Team Honda HRC Progressive has enjoyed a successful start to the season, with Jett Lawrence leading the 450 Class standings, having tallied four straight wins through each of the first four races.

Another unique aspect of Honda-sponsored Nationals is a current winning streak by its 450 Class athletes. Since 2022, Team Honda HRC Progressive has claimed premier-class victories at each of the manufacturer’s titled events, with a pair of wins at Fox Raceway, in 2022 & 2024, and another at Unadilla in 2023, on a banner afternoon that saw Jett Lawrence capture the 450 Class title as a rookie.

Jett Lawrence (18) currently leads the 450 Class standings with four straight wins, while Hunter Lawrence (96) has earned a pair of podium finishes.
Photo Courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

As part of the festivities surrounding the Honda RedBud National, the brand will also bring its duo of “Red Riders” from the Repsol Honda HRC effort in the FIM TrialGP and X-Trial series, including Toni Bou, a 37-time World Champion, and Gabriel Moncelli, a former Trial2 World Champion. The two Spaniards will showcase their Montesa Honda Cota 4RT trial motorcycles during a pair of exhibitions ahead of the following weekend’s TrialGP round in Rhode Island. Additionally, Bou will be honored as Grand Marshal of the Honda RedBud National, where his decorated career and icon status will be celebrated in this honorary role.

“Honda has been a longstanding, loyal partner of the Pro Motocross Championship and we look forward to their continued support of this prestigious championship,” said Davey Coombs, President, MX Sports Pro Racing. “They’re one of the most decorated brands in not only SMX, but motorsports as a whole, and that’s a testament to their relentless commitment to success, both on the racetrack and off. It’s been an exciting start to the season as Jett Lawrence has reclaimed his position atop the 450 Class and it’s going to be an honor for us to welcome Toni Bou as the RedBud Grand Marshal. His career is the standard for trials competition, and the opportunity to bring attention to him as the ‘G.O.A.T.’ of that discipline is special for Pro Motocross.”

37-time FIM Trials World Champion Toni Bou will serve as Grand Marshal of the Honda RedBud National and will also showcase his legendary talent during a pair of exhibitions.

The 2025 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, has completed its first month of action for the summer, which has produced compelling competition across both classes. Seven rounds remain for the SMX World Championship regular season.

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