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Moto News Weekly Wrap
July 8, 2025

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What’s New:

  • Hattah Desert Race this weekend
  • Healey to replace injured Jones for ISDE
  • Seth Thomas third at WJMX in Romagne, France
  • Injury setback for Jeffrey Herlings
  • 2025 Central Coast Cup Preview
  • Martin Smolinski wins Mühldorf FIM Long Track opener
  • Kabakchiev wins Hiu Selatan Hard Enduro for Sherco
  • Sherco impress at Belgian Enduro Championship Round Six
  • Australian ProMX Canberra Round Six – Team Reports
    • Monster Energy CDR Yamaha
    • KTM Racing
    • Husqvarna Tdub Racing
    • Monster Energy WBR Yamaha
    • Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha
  • Australian ProMX Round Six – Canberra Wrap
  • AMA ProMX Round Six – Red Bud Wrap
  • Landen Gordon victorious at SMX Next Round 2 – RedBud
  • American Flat Track – DuQuoin Mile Wrap
  • Speedway GP of Sweden – Round Seven Wrap
  • FIM Junior Motocross World Championship Wrap
  • 2025 Racing Calendars

Hattah Desert Race this weekend

Australia’s biggest dirt bike race gets under way this weekend when the Hattah Desert race roars to life just outside of Mildura in Victoria. The weekend long event sees things get underway on Friday with a big night in town before the 800 riders move out into the wilderness in preparation for the toughest event on the calendar. The juniors and Prologue are run on Saturday, then its four hours of non-stop racing on Sunday that even the most hardened racer says is a torture test in every sense of the word.

Yamaha will again have a huge presence at the event with a heap of teams and riders doing battle. The ShopYamaha team will spearhead the charge with Wil Ruprecht and Will Dennett behind the handlebars. Keep an eye out for Will Dennett as a dark horse for the event as he has shown real form in the lead up races and enjoys the sandy conditions. The WBR Yamaha team will be there with a host of riders and also assisting Yamaha riders contesting the race.

In the Women’s class off road Queen, Jess Gardiner returns on the WR450F this time, but will face stiff competition as Danielle McDonald didn’t want to miss this race and has flown back from the US just for this one-off appearance this year. Toss in Madi Simpson and it’s a strong line up in the Women’s division.

The Juniors will see Marcus Nowland in action. The current J4 points leader has some unfinished business at Hattah and is keen to get his hands on the big trophy in 2025.


Healey to replace injured Jones for ISDE

There’s been a change to the Australian Women’s World Trophy team for the 2025 FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) in Italy, with Madison Healey to replace injured stalwart Tayla Jones. Jones, suffered leg injuries in a recent Grand National Cross Country series round in America.

Healey will be making her debut in the FIM’s longest-running off-road event after strong performances in the AusEnduro over the last two seasons – as well as runaway victories in the 2024 and 2025 Finke Desert Races and regular top-10 finishes in the ProMX Championship.

Healey’s most recent AusEnduro outing, in Casterton (Vic) on June 28-29, saw her finish runner-up behind her now ISDE teammate Jess Gardiner on both days.

Madison Healey

The pair will be joined at the 2025 ISDE in Bergamo from August 24-29 by the American-based Danielle McDonald as the Australian Women’s World Trophy team looks to return to the winners’ list for the first time since 2018.

Madison Healey

“I am overwhelmed and very excited with the opportunity to represent Motorcycling Australia in the 2025 ISDE. It’s disappointing for Tayla, but I’ll be trying my hardest over the next six weeks to prepare for what will be a gruelling event. I’m really happy with how my enduro form has been progressing, and I’ve already been chatting to Jess (Gardiner) about the ISDE in terms of preparation and what I can expect when I get there. Having Jess and Danielle (McDonald) helping me will be a huge asset, and I can’t wait to get to Italy and be a part of it all. My mum, dad and partner will also be joining me at the event, so there’s going to plenty of family support. There’s still plenty to do, which includes working on my tyre changing skills! There’s still some fine-tuning required on that front, but I’m just so excited about what’s ahead.”

Madi will compete in this week’s Penrite Hattah Desert Race, after which she’ll return to preparing for the ISDE.

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Seth Thomas third at WJMX in Romagne, France

See the full event report below.

Australian Seth Thomas has finished a gritty third in the 85 cc class at the 2025 FIM Junior World Motocross Championship (WJMX), held in Romagne, France on July 5-6. As one of four Australian representatives in France, Thomas (NSW, KTM) recovered from a crash in the opening rain-affected 85cc moto to fight his way back through the 40-rider field in methodical fashion.

Seth Thomas
Seth Thomas

His grit and determination was rewarded by annexing third place from American Gauge Brown (KTM) on the final lap. Thomas then followed up with a sixth place in a similarly muddy moto two to complete the 85 cc program in third overall behind Frenchman Rafael Mennillo (KTM) and Estonian Lucas Leok (KTM).

The 85cc WJMX podium: (L to R) Leok, Mennillo and Thomas

Thomas is now the first Australian to finish on a WJMX podium since Ky Woods’ second place in the 65 cc class in 2019.

Meanwhile, Thomas’ countryman Blake Bohannon (NSW, Yamaha) was 15th overall in the 85 cc class after a 27-10 scorecard.

In a cruel change in the weather for the youngest riders of the day, rain lashed the 1.58 km Romagne track almost as soon as the gate dropped, making for extremely challenging conditions.

Like the rest of the field, Aussie pair Kye Sproule (NSW, Yamaha) and Mason Ezergailis (Vic, KTM) knuckled down to task under massive adversity, with the race eventually called by race direction early after a hill section became virtually impassable due to several crashes.

The results were declared after four laps, with Sproule an excellent ninth while Ezergailis was disqualified entering pitlane along the exit.

Although the rain had moved on, race two was stopped at the end of lap one due to safety reasons and wasn’t restarted.

Aussies Seth Thomas, Blake Bohannon, Kye Sproule and Mason Ezergailis

A day earlier, Sproule progressed to Sunday’s main races the hard way after a blocked carburettor in his qualifying race saw him forced into the last chance qualifier where he came through with flying colours.

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Injury setback for Jeffrey Herlings

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings will miss round 13 of 20 of 2025 MXGP at the KymiRing and for the Finnish Grand Prix on 12-13 July. The 30-year-old suffered a broken right collarbone while completing a team training session at Arnhem – the sandy circuit that will host the Dutch GP on 24 August.

After careful checks and diagnosis in the Netherlands, Herlings was advised to initially try a natural healing process, as opposed to surgery, which will be analysed further next week. The Dutchman entered the campaign late after recovering from a right knee reconstruction during the winter but has already gathered enough points to sit sixth in the championship standings.

Jeffrey’s convalescence means he will not travel to Finland. He and the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team will then assess the state of his recovery on a daily basis to plan a return to action.

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2025 Central Coast Cup Preview

The 2025 SplitFire Spark Plugs & Field Furnace Refractories Pty Ltd Central Coast Cup dirt track motorcycle meeting is on this weekend (July 12 and 13) and it has again attracted a classy array of talent in both the senior and junior ranks. The feature classes – the Cup for both the seniors and the 13 to Under 16s in the juniors – were first staged in 2005.

This would the 21st staging of the Central Coast Cup (except for one wash-out and one year due to Covid) and it remains one of the major non-championship events on the racing calendar.

Senior Cup winner Cody Lewis in 2024 – Image by Emma Compagnon

The status of the meeting has built up over the years with the impressive list of winners including riders who have gone on to win World or Australian Championships, and others who have carved out a successful career for themselves on the world stage.

Another feature of the honours list is the three junior winners who have ‘come back’ to later claim the Senior Cup.

So, the big question again this year will be whether there will be any new names added to the honour roll of winners.

In the seniors the three most recent winners will be trying to add to their records – David Smith (2015, 2016, 2018, and 2023), Luke Bush (2022) and defending champion Cody Lewis (2024).

Among the other experienced opposition the vastly improved Brayden Gay will pose a serious threat as will last year’s third placegetter Mitchell Watson, while plenty of attention will focus on the performances of several riders who have recently graduated in to the senior ranks.

Canberra rider Thomas Gotts signed off from the juniors in May when he was a winner at the Australian Junior Track Championship meeting on his home track, after he had narrowly failed to achieve that success at the 2024 Australian Junior Dirt Track Championship at Somersby.

There will definitely be a new name on the honour roll for the Junior Cup with last year’s runner up Gage Gower of Albury a likely favourite among a fairly well matched line-up.

The 8-lap Cup finals will conclude the racing on Sunday afternoon after a big program of racing which kicks off after practice on Saturday morning at 9am. Racing on Sunday starts at 10am.

Many of the riders contesting the Senior Cup are also riding in the MX Open and Pro 450 classes which will culminate prior to the battle for the Cup.
There is also a Pro 250 class and a class for the Over 35s which is always keenly contested.

All the age groups in the juniors will be part of the program, which will feature several riders who have state and national title wins to their credit.

The Central Coast Junior Motor Cycle club track is at Allen Park, Debenham Road North Somersby, near Gosford with the entry fee for spectators this weekend just $10 per vehicle.

For more information about the Central Coast Junior Motor Cycle Club check out the club’s website www.ccjuniormotorcycleclub.org.au or contact Club President David Smith on 0412 506503.

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Martin Smolinski wins Mühldorf FIM Long Track opener

Defending champion Martin Smolinski fired a clear warning shot when he raced to a commanding victory at round one of the 2025 FIM Long Track World Championship at Mühldorf on Sunday.

Competing less than 80 kilometres from his home city of Munich, Smolinski was very much the local hero in the Rennbahn Mühldorf and on a sunny afternoon in southern Germany he produced a near faultless performance in front of a large turnout of passionate fans with just a single dropped point in his opening Heat the only blot on an otherwise perfect scorecard.

2025 FIM Long Track World Championship – Martin Smolinski – Image by Jesper Veldhuizen

At 1000 metres in length, Mühldorf is renowned for producing fast, exciting racing and last season’s vice-champion Lukas Fienhage from Germany – who won the title in 2020 – had the home fans on their feet as he kicked off his campaign with victory in the opening Heat of the afternoon from French racer Jordan Dubernard.

The last time Mühldorf hosted an FIM Long Track World Championship Final was in 2023 when Smolinski clinched the second of his three crowns. On that occasion he was beaten by Kenneth Kruse Hansen and the dynamite Dane put in a repeat performance in the second Heat of the day, taking a cool and collected victory ahead of the 40-year-old reigning champion before the opening block was completed with a win for Britain’s Zach Wajtknecht chased by Mathias Trésarrieu from France.

After retiring from his opening race, Dutchman Dave Meijerink bounced back with victory in his second Heat ahead of Fienhage before Trésarrieu defeated Finland’s Tero Aarnio and Smolinski took his first win of the afternoon ahead of Wajtknecht, resulting in a four-way tie at the top of the table with Smolinski, Fienhage, Wajtknecht and Trésarrieu locked together on seven points.

Victory for Daniel Spiller in his third Heat brought the German into contention before Smolinski claimed his second win of the programme and Wajtknecht defeated Fienhage as the pair moved clear of the chasing pack.

With only the top three riders following the five blocks of Heat races guaranteed a place behind the tapes in the Grand Final, the rising tension in the pits was unmistakable as the world’s leading Long Track racers fought for position.

The fourth block saw Fienhage avenge his loss to Wajtknecht in their third Heat and Britain’s Chris Harris – who had started the afternoon with a fourth, a third and a second – record a vital victory before Smolinski moved into a clear lead with his third win of the afternoon.

Win number four in his final Heat race ensured Smolinski had first gate pick for the Grand Final and Wajtknecht then booked his place with second behind Harris and the pair were joined by Fienhage who claimed his third victory to progress directly to the main race of the day.

The next five riders assembled behind the tapes for the Last Chance Heat with Spiller, Trésarrieu, Meijerink, his compatriot Mika Meijer and Harris competing for the remaining two places in the Grand Final and it was Harris – who was vice-champion in 2023 – who took the win with second-placed Spiller booking his first-ever appearance in a Grand Final.

With riders favouring the outside gates, Smolinski opted to start wide in gate four and raced into an immediate lead ahead of Wajtknecht before Harris charged down the back straight into second. However, as he piled pressure on the leader Harris suffered a technical issue on lap two and withdrew, leaving Smolinski clear to race to his thirteenth career Grand Final victory with Wajtknecht second from Fienhage.

2025 FIM Long Track World Championship – Martin Smolinski, Zach Wajtknecht and Lukas Fienhage on the Podium – Image by Jesper Veldhuizen

The 2025 FIM Long Track World Championship continues this coming Sunday (13 July) at Marmande in France.

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Kabakchiev wins Hiu Selatan Hard Enduro for Sherco

Teodor Kabakchiev won the Hiu Selatan Hard Enduro main event in Indonesia, ahead of Hard Enduro World Champion Manuel Lettenbichler and legend Graham Jarvis. Mario Roman finished just off the podium in fourth place.

Teodor Kabakchiev – Image by Willi Abi Setyo

The seventh edition of the Hiu Selatan International Hard Enduro, held from July 4 to 6, 2025, in Kendal, Indonesia, gathered 1500 participants, including both local and international riders. Among them, 32 riders represented 20 different countries, while the rest were locals from Indonesia.

The event attracted the top contenders of the Hard Enduro World Championship. For the first time, the final took place at night, offering a unique experience for the spectators.

The race took place across varied terrain, including steep climbs, technical trails, and riverbeds, further solidifying Kendal’s reputation as a top motorsport destination in Southeast Asia. Friday featured the prologue, followed by an urban parade and qualifications on Saturday, and the main race on Sunday.

Teodor Kabakchiev – P1

“It is a crazy crowd here in Indonesia as always. People just love bikes and they show it. I got a win in the main event. I am so happy to take the victory!”

Mario Roman – P2

“Good experience once again racing in Asia. One of the biggest events of the year with 1500 riders at the Hiu Selatan race! Overall a good weekend. It was good training for Romaniacs and I felt good on the bike. I did top 10 in the prologue, then 3rd in the hillclimb challenge, which was very fun, and then 4th in the main event. I had problems with glove grip so I couldn’t ride properly, but I was happy to be in podium position for 80% of the race. Now, focus on Romaniacs.”

Next stop Romaniacs, from July 22 to 26.

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Sherco impress at Belgian Enduro Championship Round Six

Antoine Magain (SE 300 Factory) and Julien Roussaly (SE 300 Factory) took part in the 6th round of the Belgian Enduro Championship in Lierneux.Magain took another overall and E3 category win. Roussaly finished second on the podium.

Antoine Magain – Image by Fred David BeEnduro
Antoine Magain – P1

“Belgian Championship yesterday in Lierneux! I won in E3 and overall. It was a great day with two fantastic special tests: an enduro test and a cross test. The course consisted of three and a half laps of 60 km, which we rode in heavy rain… It was a good day for me; I like those conditions. I’m very happy Julien Roussaly came with us this weekend. It pushed us to raise the level.”

Julien Roussaly – P2

“This weekend, I took part in a Belgian Championship round to stay sharp during this quieter part of the season. A good race for me in Lierneux, two nice tests – one enduro and one cross. I kept the pace all day, never far behind Antoine, finishing 16 seconds behind. I managed to steal a few cross tests from him. He was fast in the enduro test, and it was great to be close all day. A good training for me in tricky conditions due to the rain… Next stop: Wales in early August.”

The next round of the Belgian Enduro Championship will be held on September 7.

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Australian ProMX Canberra Round Six – Team Reports

Monster Energy CDR Yamaha Team

With the series entering the final rounds, it was time for the championship contenders to make a move, and Beaton came out swinging right from the get-go at Canberra and was simply a class above his rivals with a near perfect performance that now sees him with a 29-point lead in the championship.

Jed Beaton

It was a day that he won’t forget any time soon, as not only did he lay down the fastest lap in qualifying, then the fastest lap in Superpole, he then went on to win both races to take maximum points for the day and establish a heathy lead with just two rounds remaining.

On a day that started out cold, clear and dry but turned wet and slippery by days end, it didn’t matter to Beaton, as he showed his class in all conditions to romp away from the chasing pack, despite not having great starts in either race. It mattered little, as within the opening few laps, Beaton had forged his way to the front and set off at a pace that no one else could match.

Jed Beaton
Jed Beaton

“After the previous round at Warwick, I knew I had to get some ascendancy in the championship and not let this come down to a final round shootout. So today was about getting on the front foot and really pushing hard to make a break in the points and the way the day turned out was great because I’m now 29 points up which is far better than I could have ever expected. The team worked well, and the bike was perfect. It didn’t matter what the conditions were, the team were onto it and all I had to do was get them the result they deserved. The last couple of rounds have been on a softer dirt than what we had here today, so for the team to get the set up right and then again in the wet conditions later on, they made my life easy. Racing is a strange game, and it can bring you back to earth quickly and your luck can go out the window in a heartbeat, so the work continues all the way to the final corner of the final moto and the MX1 championship needs to be earned yet, and we still have four races to go.”

KTM Racing Team

KTM Racing Team’s Nathan Crawford equalled his best MX1 result of the season in second overall in Canberra, as teammate Noah Ferguson earned third overall in the MX2 class. In addition, Byron Dennis completed his day with fourth in MX2 and Kirk Gibbs was P6 in MX1.

Nathan Crawford

Crawford’s day got off to a promising start when he set the second-fastest time in the Pole Shootout aboard his KTM 450 SX-F. The 27-year-old then launched to the lead in the opening moto as the race developed, before settling into a strong pace and finishing P2. Stormy weather closed in for the final encounter of the day, however, the Queenslander again powered to a strong track position early. As the circuit deteriorated, Crawford negotiated his way past several riders into third place, where he would go on to finish the race. Crawford’s runner-up round result matches his best of the season, and has seen him close the gap on second place in the championship points to 15.

Nathan Crawford

“Today was good – I had my best Pole Shootout of the season in P2 and I had two good starts. I was really happy with the first moto. I was second around the first turn behind my teammate, and I just dropped the hammer and got into the lead. I spent a couple of laps there before the leader came by. My jump out of the gate in the second moto wasn’t as good as the first, but I came around the first turn in sixth or seventh, made some good passes, and rode it home to third. I’ve been occupying the third step of the podium most of this year, so I was stoked to get second, and continue achieving top-three results with the team.”

Nathan Crawford

MX1 teammate Gibbs enjoyed one of his strongest days of the 2025 season with a solid sixth overall. After registering the sixth-fastest qualifying time, Gibbs and his KTM 450 SX-F timed the start perfectly to capture the holeshot of the opening moto. The veteran then battled up front for the duration of the race, posting a solid fifth place. In a rain-soaked second moto, Gibbs found himself just outside of the top 10 early but was able to improve to P7 before time expired and the chequered flag flew. As well as taking P6 on the day, Gibbs also climbed to sixth in the MX1 standings.

Kirk Gibbs

“Today went well for me. I ripped the holeshot in the first moto and was able to hang with the guys to finish P5. That was pretty good considering I had to deal with some arm-pump in that race. Mother Nature turned the second moto into a bit of a show. I had some issues early and found myself a fair way back at the start, and I clawed my way back to seventh. That was a disappointing end to the day, but I felt I rode a lot better this weekend and we’ll take those positives to Toowoomba.”

Kirk Gibbs

It was another strong day of racing for Ferguson in the MX2 category, with the Queenslander claiming third overall. A good start to the opening moto aboard his KTM 250 SX-F saw him make quick passes into second place and mount a challenge for the lead, before settling for the second-place points on offer. A greasy Canberra circuit made for technical racing conditions in the second moto, but Ferguson was able to complete the race in P5, despite a couple of falls. With two rounds remaining, he remains third in the MX2 points.

Noah Ferguson
Noah Ferguson

“I showed in that first moto that I meant it when I said people would be seeing a lot more of me at the front of the field. All in all, it was a good day and I feel I rode well. I panicked a little in Moto 2 as I wanted to get my first overall, and I could see it right in front of me. Unfortunately, I couldn’t put it all together. To take third overall, gain good points, and keep holding down third in the championship is nothing to complain about. We’re having fun during the week and that’s carrying across to race day.”

MX2 teammate Dennis continued to show his ability to run at the front of the pack with a solid fourth-place round result. Equipped with the KTM 250 SX-F, Dennis set the third-quickest qualifying time, then laid a great foundation for the day’s final moto by finishing a hard-fought P5 in the opening race. The wet, slippery conditions didn’t disrupt the 18-year-old in the second moto. Dennis ran towards the front of the pack for the duration of the race and finished a hard-earned P3. His fourth overall has seen him move to fifth overall in the points standings with two rounds remaining.

Byron Dennis

“There were definitely a lot of positives to take away from this weekend. The track was pretty wild and formed some good lines. I’m really looking forward to the next one at Toowoomba to continue improving with the team.”

Byron Dennis

Husqvarna Tdub Racing Team

Todd Waters continued his impressive run of mid-season form by racing to a top-five MX1 result in Canberra, with the Raceline Husqvarna Tdub Racing Team rider continuing to build momentum as the season develops.

Waters got off to a tough start in the opening race and completed the first turn buried in the field. However, equipped with his Husqvarna FC 450, he was able to continuously work his way up the order, finishing with a well-earned sixth. A rain-soaked second moto played right into the hands of the experienced Queenslander, with a fast start seeing him feature as high as P2 early on, before consolidating and crossing the line with a P4 result. As a result of his scorecard at Canberra, Waters earned fifth overall and sits seventh in the MX1 standings with two rounds remaining.

Todd Waters
Todd Waters

“It was an interesting day out there, but I felt motivated after getting a strong result last time out at Warwick,” commented Waters. “I made some good passes to get myself back up to sixth in Moto 1, and I was happy with my early pace. The second moto was tricky, with the rain making the clay base very greasy. It was easy to make mistakes, but I love riding in those conditions, and I was able to put in consistent laps and take my best result so far this year. I feel we’re improving every round, and I’m really excited for the final two Queensland rounds.”

MX2 entry Jack Kukas experienced a challenging day on track at Round 6. Equipped with the Husqvarna FC 250, Kukas was able to make some vital passes early to move as high as 13th, before dropping two positions to P15 late in the moto. The second moto was short-lived, with the Queensland-based rider retiring from the race before the midway mark.

Jack Kukas

“There’s not much to say, really,” reflected Kukas. “It was a tough round for me and it was disappointing to retire from the second moto. I’m looking forward to these next two home rounds at Toowoomba and QMP, where I can hopefully show everyone what I’m capable of.”

Jack Kukas

Monster Energy WBR Yamaha

Ky Woods has spent plenty of time riding the Canberra track over the years but just couldn’t bring what was needed on the weekend to secure the round win and rein in some valuable championship points. He finished the day with 2-3 results for third overall and ultimately left disappointed with his performance.

Ky Woods

“I honestly expected and wanted more this weekend,” Woods offered after the final moto. “I know I can ride this track much better than I did today and I felt I let the team down because we came into the weekend with high goals. But instead of deflating me, I’m going to use it as motivation for the final two rounds to finish the championship strongly and get the results I was getting at the start of the year. I need to be better to secure second in the championship, but I know if I win races, the championship result will take care of itself, so it’s back to work even harder over the next few weeks so I can win the last two rounds.”

Ky Woods

With Koby Hantis still on the sidelines with a shoulder issue, Sonny Pellicano continued with his guest ride with the Monster Energy WBR Yamaha team. After a career best place at Warwick, Pellicano was wanting more of the same but unfortunately, he wasn’t able to replicate the previous round.

Pellicano took a respectable eighth place in the opening race on a surface that is far different to what he regularly races on in WA. Then things literally went sideways in race two when he went down in the first turn and completed lap one in 37th place.

To his credit, he didn’t give up and charged as hard as he could all the way to the end to cross the line in 18th place and his combined 8-18 scores gave him 13th for the round and has slipped to eighth in the MX3 championship.

Sonny Pellicano

“I’m just really disappointed with my result today as I really wanted to keep the momentum going from Warwick and get another top six finish,” he laments. “I knew this weekend would be a little harder for me as I don’t have the experience of racing tracks like this back in WA and it’s something I need to improve on because so many tracks on the east coast are like this. Thanks again to the team for giving me this opportunity and even though my results weren’t great time, I have had an awesome time with them and gained so much experience and knowledge in working with them.”

Sonny Pellicano

Hantis is due back for the final two rounds barring any further setbacks with his shoulder.

Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha

It was an eventful day for the Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha team at round six of the ProMX Championship in Canberra with the team finishing fifth and sixth for the round. It was a day of extremes and ever changing track conditions that saw riders start the day in cold, clear conditions, then followed by overcast skies and a near perfect track to finish in pouring rain and storm like conditions.

Jayce Cosford

Jayce Cosford had a consistent round finishing the day with 6-4 results to take fifth overall in the MX2 class. In the dry conditions in the morning, Cosford couldn’t quite match the pace of the front runners and was left in no mans land as he lost touch with the top five but was clear of the riders behind him.

Then in race two and the MX2 field was behind the gate, rain began to fall and the hard pack, clay-based Canberra circuit suddenly got a lot more technical. Cosford gated well and ran as high as second for parts of the moto before late race mistake pushed him back to fourth. He remains in sixth place in the championship with two rounds remaining.

It was an up and down day for Ryder Kingsford who came into the round looking to rebound from an off performance at Warwick, two weeks ago. Kingsford started the day well and qualified in second place and was confident of a good day ahead.

Ryder Kingsford

That transferred into race one and after a poor start, he moved his way through the field to third and then closed to within a few seconds of the lead with a handful of laps to run. His charged ended in third as he couldn’t maintain the early race intensity, but it was enough to confirm he had the pace required.

Race two was when the flood gates opened, literally. The track began slick and difficult to navigate and another poor start had him outside the top ten on the first lap. But again, he sliced his way through the field and moved into the top five in the first couple of laps.

It then came unstuck. He lost control on the up face of a jump and went down awkwardly. He took some time to regather his composure and rejoin the race. He was well outside the top twenty and looking to just finish the race and salvage any points on offer. He scrambled his way back to eleventh and his 3-12 scores landed him in sixth for the day and holding a 30-point gap over third place in the championship.

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2025 Australian ProMX Round Six – Canberra Wrap

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Beaton dominates Canberra AusProMX in mixed conditions

Canberra’s Fairbairn Park hosted a dramatic sixth round of the 2025 Penrite ProMX Championship and served up a full spectrum of conditions. From a crisp, clear morning to overcast skies and intense afternoon downpours, it had a bit of everything. But while the weather turned unpredictable, the championship leaders remained steady.

In Kawasaki MX1, Jed Beaton extended his advantage with another strong showing, while Brodie Connolly tightened his grip on the Pirelli MX2 red plate with consistent speed and composure.

Kayd Kingsford again set the pace in MAXXIS MX3, despite surrendering a moto win to Jet Alsop, and in the KTM Group MX65 Futures Class, Archie Black was unstoppable, dominating the day’s racing.

As the series heads into its final stages, the championship picture is beginning to sharpen — but with changeable conditions and fierce competition, anything can still happen.

Kawasaki MX1 Championship

Monster Energy CDR Yamaha’s Jed Beaton delivered a commanding performance in the Kawasaki MX1 class to go unbeaten across the day and extend his championship lead with only two rounds still to run.

Beaton was untouchable from the outset, setting the pace in every session and storming to a dominant AMX Pole Shootout win over two seconds clear of Nathan Crawford (KTM Racing Team).

In the opening moto, dark skies loomed but Beaton overcame a mid-pack start and carved his way to the front with aggressive precision.

Kirk Gibbs (KTM Racing Team) claimed the holeshot, while both Beaton and Webster were buried outside the top 10 in the early laps. Beaton quickly dispatched early leader Crawford and laid down a series of relentless laps to take victory by 10.9 seconds. Crawford held on for second, while Webster fought back to salvage third. Todd and Gibbs rounded out the top five.

Moto 2 brought heavy rain and treacherous conditions, but Beaton remained composed and calculated. After Todd grabbed the holeshot, Beaton surged into the lead within two laps and checked out, eventually crossing the line 20.7 seconds ahead of Todd to complete a flawless 1-1 sweep.

Crawford claimed third, with Todd Waters (Raceline Husqvarna TDUB Racing) in fourth, and Webster salvaging fifth after multiple crashes.

On the overall podium, Beaton stood tall in P1, joined by Crawford in second and Todd in third.  With his double-moto win, the Victorian extended his championship lead to 29 points over Webster, with Crawford now 44 points back in third.

MX1 Round Points

Pos

Rider

Bike

M1

M2

Points

1

J. Beaton

Yam

25

25

50

2

N. Crawford

KTM

22

20

42

3

W. Todd

Hon

18

22

40

4

K. Webster

Hon

20

16

36

5

T. Waters

Hus

15

18

33

6

K. Gibbs

KTM

16

14

30

7

Z. Watson

Tri

14

15

29

8

B. Ognenis

Yam

11

11

22

9

C. O’Loan

Yam

9

12

21

10

J. Simpson

Tri

7

13

20

11

L. Rogers

Yam

12

6

18

12

C. Rossandich

KTM

10

7

17

13

C. Holroyd

Yam

6

10

16

14

J. Campbell

KTM

4

9

13

15

L. Clout

Kaw

13

13

16

J. Sweet

Yam

8

8

17

L. Jackson

Hon

8

8

18

J. Cigliano

Kaw

2

5

7

19

B. Steel

Yam

3

3

6

20

P. Martin

Hus

1

4

5

21

H. McInnes

Hon

5

5

22

J. Davison

Kaw

2

2

23

K. Orchard

Yam

1

1

MX1 Championship Points – Top 10

Pos Rider Bike Points
1 J. Beaton Yam 257
2 K. Webster Hon 228
3 N. Crawford KTM 213
4 W. Todd Hon 174
5 Z. Watson Tri 159
6 K. Gibbs KTM 150
7 T. Waters Hus 147
8 L. Clout Kaw 135
9 L. Rogers Yam 131
10 B. Ognenis Yam 96

Pirelli MX2 Championship

Brodie Connolly was in a league of his own at Fairbairn Park, delivering a flawless performance in the Pirelli MX2 class to extend his championship lead with another dominant 1-1 sweep for Polyflor Honda Racing.

Brodie Connolly

The defending champion made his intentions clear early, topping qualifying with a best lap of 1:30.788 — more than half a second faster than Ryder Kingsford (Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha Racing), with Byron Dennis (KTM Racing Team) just behind in third.

In Moto 1, Connolly grabbed the holeshot and controlled the race from the front, briefly coming under pressure from Noah Ferguson (KTM Racing Team) mid-moto, before pulling clear to win by 6.4 seconds.

Kingsford recovered from a P9 start to claim third, while Alex Larwood (NFAL Honda Racing) rebounded from an early crash to take fourth, with Dennis rounding out the top five.

Rain soaked the circuit ahead of the final bout of the day, but the treacherous conditions didn’t upset Connolly. He once again grabbed the holeshot and rode smart and measured laps to finish 9.4 seconds ahead of the field.

Larwood overcame goggle issues to secure second place, with Dennis showing consistency in third.

Jayce Cosford (Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha Racing) rode solidly for fourth, while Ferguson crossed the line fifth.

Connolly’s perfect day saw him claim the overall round win, joined on the podium by Larwood in second and Ferguson in third.

In the championship standings, Connolly now enjoys a 37-point lead over Kingsford, with Ferguson sitting 69 points off the top spot in third.

MX2 Round Points

Pos

Name

Bike

M1 M2 Points

1

B. Connolly

Hon

25

25

50

2

A. Larwood

Hon

18

22

40

3

N. Ferguson

KTM

22

16

38

4

B. Dennis

KTM

16

20

36

5

J. Cosford

Yam

15

18

33

6

R. Kingsford

Yam

20

9

29

7

K. Barham

Kaw

14

13

27

8

H. Yokoyama

Hon

11

15

26

9

C. Bourke

Hon

13

12

25

10

R. King

Hon

10

10

20

11

R. Budd

Hus

3

14

17

12

S. Burchell

Yam

12

5

17

13

C. Williams

Kaw

5

11

16

14

B. Flynn

Yam

7

7

14

15

R. Fitzpatrick

KTM

8

4

12

16

C. King

Hon

2

8

10

17

D. Paice

Hon

9

9

18

C. Griffiths

Yam

4

3

7

19

M. Dixon

KTM

6

6

20

J. Kukas

Hus

6

6

21

J. Kenney

Gas

2

2

22

S. Larsen

Yam

1

1

23

T. Kean

Tri

1

1

MX2 Championship Points – Top 10

Pos Name Bike Points
1 B. Connolly Hon 285
2 R. Kingsford Yam 247
3 N. Ferguson KTM 215
4 A. Larwood Hon 214
5 B. Dennis KTM 200
6 J. Cosford Yam 176
7 C. Bourke Hon 131
8 S. Burchell Yam 129
9 R. Budd Hus 105
10 D. Paice Hon 88

MAXXIS MX3 Championship

Kayd Kingsford continued his charge toward the 2025 MAXXIS MX3 title with another overall victory at Canberra’s Fairbairn Park, despite conceding a moto win to Jet Alsop in the second race of the day. The Honda Racing rider now holds a commanding championship lead with just two rounds to go.

Kayd Kingsford

Kingsford set the tone early by topping qualifying, solidifying his pace with a faster final lap to stop the clock at 1:35.974, seven-tenths ahead of Ky Woods (Monster Energy WBR Yamaha), with Jack Deveson (Husqvarna) third.

Kingsford was clinical in the opening moto. After starting in P5, he carved through the field to take the lead on the opening lap, then pulled away to an emphatic 18.7-second victory.

Woods finished second, while Alsop mounted an impressive charge from outside the top 10 to finish third. Deveson and Riley Burgess (KTM) completed the top five.

Moto 2 delivered a rare misstep for Kingsford. He grabbed the holeshot with Alsop locked onto his rear wheel, and the pair quickly distanced themselves from the rest of the field. But in the closing laps, Kingsford was caught out by a downed lapped rider and went down, allowing Alsop to seize the lead and storm to his first moto win of the season by 9.4 seconds. Woods claimed another solid third, ahead of Seth Shackleton and Deveson.

Despite the mistake, Kingsford’s 1-2 score was enough for his fifth overall round win of the season. Alsop finished second overall (3-1), with Woods rounding out the podium in third (2-3).

In the championship standings, Kingsford now holds a 43-point lead over Woods, with Alsop just five points further adrift in third as the series heads toward its conclusion.

MX3 Round Points

Pos

Name

Bike

M1 M2 Points

1

K. Kingsford

Hon

25

22

47

2

J. Alsop

Hon

20

25

45

3

K. Woods

Yam

22

20

42

4

J. Deveson

Hus

18

16

34

5

S. Shackleton

KTM

10

18

28

6

R. Burgess

KTM

16

11

27

7

H. Downie

Gas

11

15

26

8

B. Townsend

KTM

12

13

25

9

D. Kremer

Gas

14

10

24

10

F. Manson

KTM

15

7

22

11

C. Wilmington

Hus

6

14

20

12

H. Davy

Yam

9

9

18

13

S. Pellicano

Yam

13

3

16

14

M. Compton

Hon

1

12

13

15

T. Lindsay

Yam

8

4

12

16

P. Butler

KTM

5

6

11

17

C. Eisel

KTM

7

2

9

18

J. Burton

Hon

8

8

19

K. Strode

Hon

3

5

8

20

O. Kimber

KTM

4

4

21

R. Matthews-Taylor

Gas

2

2

22

A. Boyd

Gas

1

1

MX3 Championship Points – Top 10

Pos Name Bike Points
1 K. Kingsford Hon 288
2 K. Woods Yam 245
3 J. Alsop Hon 240
4 J. Deveson Hus 178
5 S. Shackleton KTM 178
6 B. Townsend KTM 108
7 R. Burgess KTM 107
8 S. Pellicano Yam 102
9 C. Wilmington Hus 96
10 M. Compton Hon 92

KTM Group MX65 Futures Championship

New South Wales rider Archie Black delivered a dominant performance in the KTM Group MX65 Futures Class in Canberra, going undefeated across qualifying and both motos to claim the overall win and take control of the championship standings.

Archie Black

Black laid down a clear marker in qualifying, clocking a fastest lap of 1:53.743 — a staggering 2.94 seconds quicker than his nearest rival, Miles Ardern.

Black grabbed the holeshot in the opening bout and never looked back, leading from start to finish to take a commanding 13.8-second win. Behind him, Husqvarna duo Maxi Harris and Ryder Madafiglio engaged in a close battle for second, with Harris ultimately prevailing. KTM’s Jack Holliday and Rowdy Rabjones completed the top five.

Moto 2 started with promise for Madafiglio, who claimed the holeshot, but an early crash handed the lead back to Black. The KTM rider capitalised and repeated his earlier performance with another 13-second victory, capping off a perfect day. Harris finished second once again, with Rabjones stepping onto the podium in third. Hudson Francis (Yamaha) and Flynn Burgess (KTM) completed the top five.

With his dominant 1-1 showing, Black stood on the top step of the podium, joined by Harris in second and Rabjones in third. In the championship standings, Black now leads on 79 points, with Poole (66) and Nate Forwood (61) trailing heading into the final stages of the series.

KTM Group MX65 Round Points

Pos Rider Bike M1 M2 Points
1 A. Black KTM 25 25 50
2 M. Harris Hus 22 22 44
3 R. Rabjones KTM 16 20 36
4 J. Holliday KTM 18 15 33
5 F. Burgess KTM 14 16 30
6 R. Madafiglio Hus 20 7 27
7 S. Harding Yam 13 13 26
8 L. Poole KTM 15 11 26
9 H. Francis Yam 7 18 25
10 N. Forwood KTM 12 12 24
11 L. Bitic Yam 6 14 20
12 C. Worland KTM 10 5 15
13 H. Rex Hus 4 9 13
14 M. Leggieri KTM 3 8 11
15 O. Medhurst Yam 5 6 11
16 H. Hyde KTM 8 3 11
17 M. Ardern Hus 11 11
18 C. White KTM 10 10
19 L. Freeth KTM 9 9
20 K. Marks Yam 4 4
21 J. Stephens KTM 2 2
22 C. Riley Yam 1 2
23 K. Marshall Yam 2 2

KTM Group MX65  Championship Points – Top 10

Pos Rider Bike Points
1 A. Black KTM 79
2 L. Poole KTM 66
3 N. Forwood KTM 61
4 R. Madafiglio Hus 60
5 F. Burgess KTM 52
6 J. Holliday KTM 51
7 M. Ezergailis KTM 50
8 M. Harris Hus 49
9 S. Harding Yam 46
10 H. Francis Yam 39
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2025 AMA ProMX Round Six – Red Bud Wrap

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Recapping the action from Red Bud – AMA Pro MX Round Six

The 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship hit the halfway mark over the Independence Day weekend with its most iconic stop of the season, the RedBud National. The event marked Round Six of the summer and Round 23 of the SMX World Championship regular season.

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Image Stephen Hopkins

In the 450 Class, championship leader Jett Lawrence (Honda HRC Progressive) delivered one of his most commanding performances to date, going 1-1 on the day to secure his sixth consecutive overall win of the season. Jett’s almost flawless effort further solidified his grip on the red plate.

The 250 Class was also painted red as teammate Jo Shimoda delivered a perfect 1-1 moto sweep, capping off a dominant afternoon for the Honda camp.

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Jo Shimoda – Image Jeff Miller

450 Moto One

The first 450 Class moto of the afternoon at RedBud got underway with Hunter Lawrence (Honda HRC Progressive) and RJ Hampshire (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing) bar-to-bar through the first turn. Hunter narrowly grabbed the Pro Motocross Holeshot. Hampshire immediately applied pressure, nearly making a pass for the lead, but the elder Lawrence held firm.

While the two battled up front, Jett Lawrence quickly closed in from third. The trio briefly settled into a rhythm until Jett made his move on Hampshire to take second and set his sights on his brother.

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Image Jeff Miller

Not far behind, Aaron Plessinger (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) worked his way into third and began reeling in the Lawrence duo, only to be challenged by a charging Eli Tomac (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing).

Around the 10-minute mark, the battle for the lead intensified. Jett slipped past Hunter briefly, only for Hunter to retaliate and reclaim the position. But Jett wasn’t done — after a tense side-by-side exchange, he finally secured the lead for good. His pace then allowed him to break away at the front, gradually stretching the gap.

Meanwhile, Tomac caught and passed Plessinger for third, but his run was cut short when his Yamaha began smoking heavily in the final 10 minutes. The mechanical issue forced him out of the race, promoting Plessinger and Hampshire back into podium contention.

In the closing laps, Hampshire surged past Plessinger to take over third, earning his first-ever moto podium in the 450 Class.

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Jett Lawrence – Image Stephen Hopkins

Jett Lawrence crossed the line with a commanding 16.1-second margin over Hunter to claim his ninth moto win of the season.

Hampshire rounded out the podium in third, followed by Justin Cooper (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing) in fourth.

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Hunter Lawrence – Image Stephen Hopkins

Chase Sexton (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), returning to action after missing several rounds due to injury, claimed fifth in his RedBud comeback.

450 Moto Two

Coty Schock (Muc-Off/FXR/ClubMX Yamaha) grabbed the Pro Motocross Holeshot, edging out two-time FIM Motocross World Champion Jorge Prado. The Kawasaki rider wasted no time applying pressure and made his move to the front before the first lap was complete.

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Image Stephen Hopkins

Further back, both Lawrence brothers found themselves buried in the pack. Hunter Lawrence started from seventh, while Jett Lawrence’s charge was abruptly interrupted by a crash that dropped him to 18th early in the race.

As the race began to settle, Prado led the way, with Justin Cooper (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing) in second and Hunter Lawrence holding third. RJ Hampshire, Chase Sexton, and Jett Lawrence ran sixth through eighth.

Jett quickly began slicing through the field, overtaking Sexton and Jason Anderson to enter the top five. He picked off Hampshire next, then passed his brother Hunter to move into third before the race reached halfway.

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Jett Lawrence – Image Stephen Hopkins

At the front, Cooper patiently tracked Prado and eventually made a clean pass for the lead. But his time at the top was short-lived. Jett, now the fastest rider on track, quickly reeled him in and took over the lead with under five minutes remaining. Sexton followed suit and made his way into second, only to crash shortly afterwards. He remounted in fourth as Cooper and Hunter Lawrence slipped back by.

Jett Lawrence’s incredible ride saw him pass 17 riders to take a commanding second moto win, completing a 1-1 sweep at RedBud with an 8.3-second margin over Cooper, who equalled his career-best moto finish.

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Jett Lawrence – Image Stephen Hopkins

Hunter Lawrence rounded out the podium in third, with Sexton and Prado completing the top five.

450 Round

Jett Lawrence’s flawless 1-1 sweep at RedBud marked the 16th perfect outing of his career and his 21st overall 450 Class victory, tying two-time champion Ken Roczen for sixth on the all-time wins list. With 21 wins in just 22 career starts, Lawrence’s staggering 95 per cent winning rate continues to redefine dominance in modern Pro Motocross.

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Jett Lawrence – Image Stephen Hopkins

Hunter Lawrence backed up his brother with a consistent 2-3 performance to finish second overall, completing a third consecutive 1-2 finish for the Australian siblings.

Justin Cooper’s strong second moto (4-2) secured him third overall — his second podium of the season.

In the championship standings, Jett now leads by 51 points over Hunter, who moves into second place overall. Cooper climbs from fifth to third, 69 points adrift of the lead.

Cooper also made significant gains in the SMX World Championship standings. His podium allowed him to close to within 14 points of teammate and top seed Cooper Webb (15-8 for ninth overall), continuing a steady charge in the second half of the regular season.

Jett Lawrence (1-1)

“I put my heart into that race [Moto 2]. I didn’t get an ideal start and made a silly mistake that made it really hard on myself. We lost a young star in the racing community this past week [Aidan Zingg] and I rode with him and his family on my mind, so this one is for the Zingg family.”

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Jett Lawrence – Image Stephen Hopkins
Hunter Lawrence (2-3)

“Good weekend—1-2 in the premier class, and obviously Jo had an amazing day in the 250s, so that was cool. The big bosses made a trip over, and we also had Toni Bou and Gabriel Marcelli, two of the best trials riders in the world, fly in for a demo. It was definitely a special day for Honda.”

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Hunter Lawrence – Image Stephen Hopkins
Justin Cooper (4-2)

“I had a good start [in Moto 2] and was second behind Jorge [Prado]. I wanted to get by him as quick as I could and made a sprint for three or four laps. Then hit a wall [physically]. I ended up losing my front brake for a bit, but thankfully it came back. It was a great ride and I’m really happy to be on the podium.”

RJ Hampshire (3-6)

“Awesome day at RedBud! I felt good on the bike and I actually had a bit of that send it kind of vibe on the 450. First moto, I almost got the holeshot and ran up front for a while, which was a good feeling, and I felt pretty strong for the whole moto. Bad start in Moto 2, but I came through the pack fast, and overall it was a big learning day for me. Fourth overall – I’m a man of my word – and I said this is kind of where I would be at this point, and we’re getting there. The next goal is to hit an overall podium, which we’ll work towards next weekend at Millville.”

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – RJ Hampshire – Image Jeff Miller
Chase Sexton (5-4)

“First race back at RedBud wasn’t great results-wise, but I didn’t really expect a whole lot coming into the round. Second moto, I was pleasantly surprised that even if I wasn’t riding great, that my speed was still pretty good. I’m happy with the day – onward and upward from here to build into SMX and try to win some races.”

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Chase Sexton – Image Stephen Hopkins
Jorge Prado (7-5)

“This was a step in the right direction for me. This week we did a lot of work on the bike, and we will keep building on that. I’ve been out riding on the East Coast and testing different things, and the team has been very supportive with making all the changes back in California. Being up front today was a very comfortable feeling for me. It helped me understand the bike more and the areas we can work on. I just need to keep training and testing, and I know we can be on the podium soon.”

Justin Barcia (8-9)

“All around, today was a good day! I qualified a little better than last week, and the motos went better than last week as well. First moto, had a tip-over that cost me some time, so that was a bummer. The second moto was challenging on a brutal track, but overall we finished P7, and I think if we keep trending in this direction, then we will be closer toward the front soon. Happy with the day – I always want more – but I’m satisfied with our improvement, and the bike was working really good. I’m looking forward to Spring Creek now!”

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Justin Barcia – Image Jeff Miller
Malcolm Stewart (11-10)

“RedBud was a blast! I always love the energy here – the fans were unreal, as always. I gave it everything I had and came away with eighth overall. We’ll keep digging and head to Millville next… It’s time to face the Whoop Monster!”

Benoit Paturel (14-12)

“Today was an average day for me,” said Paturel. “The track was really nice, but it was tough. We need to keep working hard and keep improving to get to that next level. Eleventh overall is not bad, but we want more.”

Jason Anderson (10-35)

“I didn’t have my best performance today. I qualified 14th overall, which is a bit slower than usual for me. I was more focused on the day ahead. Moto 1, I started around eighth and tried to battle with the guys around me, but ended up getting 10th. Moto 2, I had to pull off early because I wasn’t feeling 100%. I’m still having some issues with my health. I need to check on that and see how everything is, and we’ll go from there.”

Antonio Cairoli (9-39)

“It was an amazing experience to ride here in RedBud. In the first moto, I had some trouble during the first laps. I had a good start in P5, but my starting hook got stuck, and I lost a few positions. Then I was able to find a nice flow, and I came back to P9. I was happy with my pace. In the second moto, my plan was to get another fast start and manage the opening laps better, but after a strong launch into fourth and while pushing for third, we had a small issue with the bike, and I was forced to pull out. Overall, it was still a positive day. We’re here to test and develop the bike, and these things can happen. Now we’re looking forward to a solid week of training and coming back ready to battle for another top 10 in Millville.”

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Tony Cairoli – Image Stephen Hopkins

450 Round Points – Top 20

Pos

Rider

Bike

M1

M2

Points

1

J. Lawrence

Hon

1

1

50

2

H. Lawrence

Hon

2

3

42

3

J. Cooper

Yam

4

2

40

4

R. Hampshire

Hus

3

6

36

5

C. Sexton

KTM

5

4

35

6

J. Prado

Kaw

7

5

32

7

J. Barcia

Gas

8

9

27

8

M. Stewart

Hus

11

10

23

9

C. Webb

Yam

15

8

21

10

H. Kullas

Hus

12

11

21

11

B. Paturel

Suz

14

12

18

12

A. Plessinger

KTM

6

41

16

13

E. Tomac

Yam

34

7

15

14

T. Cairoli

Duc

9

39

13

15

J. Anderson

Kaw

10

35

12

16

M. Harrison

Kaw

19

14

11

17

R. Pape

Yam

18

16

10

18

H. Miller

Hon

37

13

9

19

C. Schock

Yam

13

36

9

20

L. Locurcio

Gas

22

15

7

450 AMA MX Championship Points – Top 20

Pos

Rider

Points

1

J. Lawrence

290

2

H. Lawrence

239

3

J. Cooper

221

4

E. Tomac

217

5

A. Plessinger

204

6

R. Hampshire

185

7

C. Webb

151

8

J. Prado

147

9

J. Savatgy

124

10

J. Anderson

111

11

M. Stewart

105

12

B. Paturel

98

13

C. Schock

89

14

V. Guillod

84

15

H. Kullas

80

16

C. Nichols

53

17

J. Barcia

52

18

G. Harlan

50

19

M. Harrison

49

20

L. Locurcio

38

450 SMX Championship Points – Top 20

Pos

Rider

Points

1

C. Webb

516

2

J. Cooper

502

3

A. Plessinger

459

4

C. Sexton

398

5

M. Stewart

382

6

J. Lawrence

361

7

H. Lawrence

301

8

E. Tomac

297

9

J. Savatgy

277

10

K. Roczen

271

11

J. Anderson

262

12

J. Barcia

237

13

D. Ferrandis

194

14

J. Hill

194

15

S. McElrath

192

16

R. Hampshire

185

17

C. Nichols

183

18

J. Prado

165

19

M. Oldenburg

134

20

B. Bloss

131

250 Moto One

Jo Shimoda (Honda HRC Progressive) kicked off the 250 Class action at RedBud with a statement ride, grabbing the Pro Motocross Holeshot, his first since 2023, before engaging in a thrilling battle at the front to secure his first moto win of the season.

Though Shimoda led into the first corner, it was Tom Vialle (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) who quickly moved into the lead, with Jalek Swoll (Triumph Factory Racing) holding third.

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Image Stephen Hopkins

Meanwhile, championship leader Haiden Deegan found himself buried deep in the field, starting outside the top 15 aboard his Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing machine.

With a clear track, Vialle capitalised early, building a lead of more than two seconds over Shimoda, while Seth Hammaker (Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki) displaced Swoll for third.

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Haiden Deegan – Image Jeff Miller

As the leaders settled into a rhythm, all eyes turned to Deegan, who was charging hard through the pack. Within five minutes, he had clawed into the top 10 — only to suffer a tip-over that cost him several positions.

As the moto approached its halfway point, Vialle’s lead grew to more than five seconds. But Shimoda began to respond, upping his pace and gradually reeling in the Frenchman. Behind them, Levi Kitchen (Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki) began to make moves, working his way past Hammaker and into podium contention.

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Image Stephen Hopkins

With just under 10 minutes to go, Shimoda caught Vialle and patiently set up his move. He made a decisive pass to take the lead and never looked back.

Deegan, meanwhile, had worked his way back to fifth before smoke began to emerge from his Yamaha. Moments later, he suffered a crash on one of the downhill sections and remounted outside the top 10, eventually finishing 14th — his worst moto result since late 2023.

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Jo Shimoda – Image Stephen Hopkins

Shimoda crossed the line 7.2 seconds ahead of Kitchen, who mounted a late-race charge to steal second from Vialle in the closing lap.

Vialle held on for third, with Michael Mosiman (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing) finishing a solid fourth and Hammaker rounding out the top five.

250 Moto Two

It was another tough start for Haiden Deegan, but it was tougher for Tom Vialle when the KTM man went down at turn two after clashing with Mosiman.

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Image Jeff Miller

Jo Shimoda started strong, but in the early stages of the race, it was a Triumph 1-2 with Jalek Swoll leading Jordan Smith.

Levi Kitchen was third on the opening lap before a mistake put him on the deck and saw him lose a number of positions, promoting Shimoda to third, which then became second after Smith jumped off the track and went down pretty hard.

Avoiding the various carnage unfolding around the track, Haiden Deegan had forged his way up to fourth place by the five-minute mark. At this juncture, Swoll led Shimoda, Mosiman and Deegan. Two minutes later, Deegan briefly went down and lost two positions but quickly regained his speed.

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Jo Shimoda – Image Jeff Miller

Shimoda took the lead from Swoll at the ten-minute mark. Mosiman then moved up to second place and set his sights on the race leader. Harrup was fourth at this point, Di Francesco fifth and looking fast, and Deegan was regaining ground from sixth.

Shimoda looked to get stronger as the race wore on, pulling away from Mosiman. The Triumph rider was ten-seconds clear of Deegan with ten minutes to run. A mistake from Di Francesco had stunted his charge.

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Jalek Swoll – Image Jeff Miller

It took Deegan until very late in the race to get the better of Mosiman to move up into third place. The defending champion then chased down Swoll to take second place but couldn’t make any dent in Shimoda’s handy lead. The Japanese rider took a fairly dominant victory to wrap up the double and reduce Deegan’s lead to 38-points.

250 Round

Jo Shimoda’s dominant 1-1 sweep at RedBud marked the second overall victory of his career and fourth total Pro Motocross win. The performance also earned him his second career win at the iconic Michigan circuit.

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Jo Shimoda was a popular winner – Image Jeff Miller

Behind Shimoda, Jalek Swoll (6-3) and Michael Mosiman (4-4) ended the day tied in points for second overall, with Swoll taking the runner-up spot via the better second moto result. It marked Swoll’s third career Pro Motocross podium and Triumph’s second in the series. For Mosiman, the result was his first podium since 2021 and the fourth of his career, highlighting a strong return to form.

Championship leader Haiden Deegan salvaged fifth overall (14-2) after a troubled first moto but saw his advantage shrink significantly. Shimoda’s sweep allowed him to gain 20 points on Deegan, closing the gap to 38 points in the standings.

Levi Kitchen (2-19) endured a mixed day and finished seventh overall, but moved into third in the points, now 85 behind Deegan.

Jo Shimoda (1-1)

“I think I needed that. I’m actually more stoked about getting two good starts than even winning a moto! Going 1-1 and getting my first overall win with Honda feels really good. I’m just excited for the next couple of rounds—we just have to keep it going.”

2025 AMA Pro MX – Round Six – RedBud – Image Stephen Hopkins
Jalek Swoll (6-3)

“It feels great. I was riding the best I ever had before my [Achilles] injury. It sucks I couldn’t race Supercross but to get on the podium in just my third race back for Triumph feels amazing.”

Michael Mosiman (4-4)

“I’m just stoked. I put in a lot of hard work. A lot of hours, sweat, blood, and tears to get back here [on the podium]. It means a lot to make a comeback, and I know I have the ability to overcome anything.”

Mikkel Haarup (8-5)

“A good weekend for me and us as a team! This was a challenging track, but I had two solid motos and great starts. Fourth overall is my best score of the season. I want more of this, so we will continue working.”

Ryder DiFrancesco (12-6)

“RedBud was great! Qualified P1 for the first time ever, which felt really good, and I was able to back it up in the second session. Not a great start in Moto 1, and I had to push my way through, which I think 12th was our best in that one. Moto 2, I ended up getting into fourth pretty fast, then I went down, so had to charge forward again. Overall, a good day, and the next couple of tracks are good for me, so I’m excited!”

Levi Kitchen (2-19)

I felt pretty good today. Qualifying was decent, and Moto 1 went well for me. I went down a couple times on the first lap but still came back to finish second. I really felt like it could’ve been my day to get the win. Moto 2 was on me—I got impatient trying to make a pass early, went down, got back up, and crashed again. Then I made the mistake of pulling into the mechanics area, which cost even more time. I got back out and ended up going down one more time. Just blew it. There are still a lot of positives to take away. I feel like my speed is back, and physically, I feel good. This one stings a bit, but we’ll take what we learned and show up ready at Millville to keep building.”

Seth Hammaker (5-16)

“I got a good start and felt solid running inside the top five early. I just couldn’t hold on. I faded back to 16th, which was frustrating. I’ve been dealing with some immune-related issues for a while now—it’s not something you really see, but it’s been affecting me since Supercross. Motocross is a different animal with the heat and long motos, and I just haven’t felt 100%. I’m doing everything I can to figure it out—adjusting my training, working with doctors, and trying to manage my energy better. I know the speed is there, I just need to be able to sustain it. The upcoming break should help me reset and hopefully come back stronger.”

Garrett Marchbanks (10-12)

“RedBud was a bit of a rough one. First qualifier was decent—I was P7—but the second session I ended up around 13th or 14th. Still, I felt good on the bike all day. In Moto 1, I went down in the first turn and had to come from dead last. I worked my way all the way up to 10th, which I was pumped on. I was hoping for a cleaner start in Moto 2 and actually got one, inside the top 10 off the line, but then got tangled up in turn two and went down again. After that, I passed a bunch of guys but had another crash, so I had to come from the very back again. I think I ended up 14th in the second moto for 10-14 on the day. Not stoked on the results, but the speed is there—we’ll keep working on starts and come back stronger at Millville.”

Tom Vialle (3-21)

“Practice and qualifying were good, then I was leading Moto 1 for a while until about six or seven laps to go, where I ended up in third. Overall, my speed was much better there than previous rounds, which was good. Unfortunately, I had a crash at the start of the second moto in turn two. I kind of collided with another rider and I flew off the track, so I’m lucky to be alright. I did what I could to come back to 21st, so we’ll get back to training in Florida and come out strong in Millville.”

Julien Beaumer (16-13)

“It was another pretty average day for me. Second moto was off to a better start, but then I crashed late and just struggled to get going again. We’ll get some things figured out this week and come back to try again at Millville.”

Jordon Smith (9-22)

“An up and down day! We have made steps in the right direction with stuff that we have struggled with. I was strong in the first moto, finishing ninth, and came out second behind Jalek in moto two. I felt good up there! I felt smooth, until I was not. I caught an edge on a hard-pack face and lost all traction. Unfortunately, I was caught in ropes on the side of the track and rejoined the race in dead last. These are not the results that we want, but we are making steps in the right direction.”

Drew Adams (17-17)

“Definitely not the best day. In Q1 I was 17th, which I wasn’t happy with, but Q2 was better—I went 10th. I was a little unsure how my fitness would hold up, and that definitely showed in the motos. I went 17-17, and honestly, I just need to get back to riding more. No excuses—just time to get better. The finger feels good though, probably the best part of the whole day. Now it’s just about cleaning things up and getting back to where I was before the injury.”

Austin Forkner (34-14)

“This was a pretty good day. The track was super deep and I struggled with it early on, but it packed in once the motos started. I was inside of the points in moto one and had a freak issue – it happens in this sport! I had an outside gate for moto two and was ran wide, but I rode well. I was happy with my performance on a gnarly track. The bike changes that we made this week paid off too. This was the most comfortable that I have felt this season! I rode hard to the end – I am happy and felt like I was on form. I just need a start now.”

250 Round Points – Top 20

Pos

Rider

Bike

M1

M2

Points

1

J. Shimoda

Hon

1

1

50

2

J. Swoll

Tri

6

3

36

3

M. Mosiman

Yam

4

4

36

4

M. Haarup

Tri

8

5

31

5

H. Deegan

Yam

14

2

30

6

R. Difrancesco

Gas

12

6

26

7

L. Kitchen

Kaw

2

19

25

8

P. Ross

Yam

11

10

23

9

S. Hammaker

Kaw

5

16

23

10

G. Marchbanks

Kaw

10

12

22

11

N. Thrasher

Yam

7

15

22

12

M. Vohland

Yam

15

8

21

13

T. Vialle

KTM

3

21

21

14

L. Turner

KTM

13

11

20

15

D. Schwartz

Yam

38

7

15

16

J. Beaumer

KTM

16

13

15

17

A. Long

KTM

22

9

13

18

J. Smith

Tri

9

22

13

19

D. Adams

Kaw

17

17

10

20

A. Forkner

Tri

33

14

8

250 AMA MX Championship Points – Top 20

Pos

Rider

Points

1

H. Deegan

274

2

J. Shimoda

236

3

L. Kitchen

189

4

T. Vialle

186

5

G. Marchbanks

184

6

M. Mosiman

149

7

M. Haarup

144

8

C. Hymas

132

9

M. Vohland

124

10

S. Hammaker

122

11

T. Masterpool

113

12

J. Smith

107

13

J. Beaumer

106

14

R. Difrancesco

91

15

D. Schwartz

89

16

C. Cochran

88

17

J. Swoll

80

18

P. Ross

78

19

N. Thrasher

73

20

D. Adams

72

250 SMX Championship Points – Top 20

Pos

Rider

Points

1

H. Deegan

495

2

J. Shimoda

399

3

T. Vialle

366

4

G. Marchbanks

329

5

S. Hammaker

299

6

J. Beaumer

295

7

M. Mosiman

280

8

C. Hymas

262

9

M. Vohland

244

10

J. Smith

233

11

L. Kitchen

228

12

N. Thrasher

210

13

R. Hampshire

173

14

C. Davies

171

15

C. Schock

144

16

M. Haarup

144

17

P. Ross

135

18

C. Park

131

19

R. Difrancesco

126

20

A. Forkner

126

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Landen Gordon victorious at SMX Next Round 2 – RedBud

The second of three events for SMX Next – Motocross took place surrounded by the celebratory atmosphere of the 4th of July, on the eve of the Honda RedBud National.

SMX Next Start – Image by MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

A total of 26 amateur prospects were invited to the Scouting Moto Combine Presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare at legendary RedBud MX, where a pair of unpredictable motos saw Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green’s Landen Gordon emerge victorious to give Rider Coach Gareth Swanepoel the Coach’s Cup in his debut appearance in the role.

Before racing got underway on Friday afternoon, the hand-picked group of young racers took part in classroom-style education sessions that provided invaluable lessons and insights into the various aspects of the sport, such as training, nutrition, and media engagement.

The prospects were divided into five groups, with each rider assigned to one of five esteemed Rider Coaches, as Swanepoel was flanked by Michael Byrne, Broc Glover, Ezra Lusk, and Chad Reed. All the coaches provided unparalleled perspective, guidance, and mentorship to the promising young athletes.

Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green’s Landen Gordon – Image by MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

The first moto of the afternoon saw Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Carson Wood assert himself out front with the holeshot and the early race lead as Gordon settled into second. Behind them, multiple riders jockeyed for position in the opening laps, but it was KTM Orange Brigade’s Deacon Denno who ultimately took hold of third ahead of Altus Motorsports BLU CRU Yamaha’s Owen Covell and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Landon Gibson.

The clear track allowed Wood to inch away from the field as Gordon started to lose ground in the middle of the moto, dropping from second to fourth. That moved Denno up into second while a hard charging Gibson climbed up to third. Denno and Gibson then battled it out for several laps, with Gibson able to make the pass.

Orange Brigade KTM’s Luke Fauser – Image by MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

The Husqvarna rider then started to make ground on Wood, who went down right in front of Gibson with just a few laps remaining.

That allowed the Gibson rider to assume the lead and storm to the moto win 6.6 seconds ahead of Denno, followed by Altus Motorsports BLU CRU Yamaha’s Kade Johnson in third, with Gordon just off the podium in fourth.

The final moto began with Gordon and Gibson side-by-side exiting the first turn, with the holeshot edge going to Gordon. However, in the following corner they bumped one another going for the same rut, which sent Gordon off to the side and Gibson into the lead.

Muc-Off/FXR/ClubMX Yamaha’s Jesson Turner – Image by MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

The Husqvarna rider charged forward as Gibson started fourth but fought back up to second, with Orange Brigade KTM’s Luke Fauser slotting into third. Misfortune plagued Moto 1 contenders Denno, who started second but then crashed on the opening lap, and Johnson, who started third, went down, and then had his bike expire.

Out front, Gibson was in a class of his own and opened up an insurmountable margin over Gordon. Unfortunately, heartbreak struck the Husqvarna rider with just two laps to go as his bike also stopped running.

That moved Gordon into the lead and on to the moto win 3.1 seconds ahead of Fauser, with Muc-Off/FXR/ClubMX Yamaha’s Jesson Turner in third.

The top three from Moto 2 ultimately secured the overall podium positions as well, with Gordon’s 4-1 finishes and 5 points putting him atop the classification. Fauser’s 7-2 finishes and 9 points placed him in the runner-up position, while a 9-3 effort and 12 points resulted in an unlikely third place for Turner.

Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green’s Landen Gordon – Image by MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.
Landen Gordon

“I struggled a lot in the first moto and made a few bike changes. I came out in the second moto just trying to work on myself,” said Gibson. “I’m going to be honest; I did not know Gibson’s bike blew up. I thought I finished in third place, so now that I know I won, it’s unreal. Last year was very unfortunate here [at the RedBud Combine], so to come back and get sort of lucky is really awesome.”

One event remains for SMX Next – Motocross this summer. Indiana’s Ironman Raceway will host the final Scouting Moto Combine on Friday, August 8, ahead of the Tucker Freight Lines Ironman National.

The RedBud Combine overall podium of Landen Gordon (1st place, center), Luke Fauser (2nd place, left), and Jesson Turner (3rd place, right) – Image by MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

SMX Next Overall

Pos

Rider

Bike

M1

M2

Points

1

L. Gordon

Kaw

4

1

5

2

L. Fauser

KTM

7

2

9

3

J. Turner

Yam

9

3

12

4

O. Covell

Yam

6

7

13

5

D. Denno

KTM

2

13

15

6

E. Temmerman

Kaw

12

4

16

7

C. Wood

Yam

10

6

16

8

L. Hartz

Yam

15

5

20

9

D. Thomas

Hus

11

9

20

10

L. Oehlhoff

Hon

5

15

20

11

L. Gibson

Hus

1

19

20

12

K. Johnson

Yam

3

21

24

13

R. Malinoski

Yam

13

12

25

14

W. Thurman

KTM

16

11

27

15

J. Getz

Hus

8

20

28

16

J. Wolf

Kaw

14

16

30

17

M. Fitch

Yam

23

8

31

18

J. Fappani

KTM

22

10

32

19

A. Schafer

KTM

17

17

34

20

C. Schroeder

KTM

18

18

36

21

J. Wolf

Kaw

24

14

38

22

B. Walker

Hon

19

23

42

23

T. Powell

Yam

21

22

43

24

T. Wood

Hon

20

24

44

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2025 American Flat Track – DuQuoin Mile Wrap

Images by Tim Lester, Kristen Lassen

AFT Singles – DuQuoin Mile

Tom Drane is really hitting his stride in the AFT Singles class. The Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F rider swept both races at the Lima Half-Mile last weekend and backed it up with a third consecutive win at the DuQuoin Mile overnight.

Tom Drane

The Australian triumphed in one of the tightest AFT Singles Main Events in recent memory — an eight-rider freight train thundered across the finish line separated by just 0.342 seconds.

Drane narrowly held off fierce rival Chase Saathoff by a mere 0.020 seconds, after spending the entire race trying to break free from the pack. Saathoff refused to let him escape, forcing a tense, high-speed group battle all the way to the checkers.

The rivalry between the two intensified even further after the race, with visible frustration and heated gestures exchanged on the cool-down lap. At one point during the main event, Saathoff’s boot made contact with Drane’s handlebar as they barreled through a corner side by side, highlighting just how razor-close and aggressive the battle had become.

Drane now carries a 20-point lead in the standings, but with tensions flaring and the title fight heating up, all eyes will be on the next showdown.

Tom Drane

“I just wanted to get out there straight to the front and do everything I could to win that one, because that was dangerous coming off the last corner doing that. It is what it is, and I guess I just have to put my head down and do what I did and come out on top.”

Chase Saathoff

“I thought I set myself up good (on the final lap), but it seems to me that Tom Drane doesn’t know how to go in a straight line sometimes. But, that’s okay. We’re going to look past it and move on to the next (race).”

Saathoff was joined in the joint attempt to overcome Drane’s day-long speed advantage for the bulk of the Main by eventual third-place finisher Trevor Brunner and Bradon Pfanders, who was shuffled back to sixth at the flag despite finishing just 0.252 seconds back of the win.

Despite his impressive form, Pfanders was displaced in that final rush to the stripe by Hunter Bauer and Evan Renshaw, who rounded out the top five.

Meanwhile, Chad Cose and Tarren Santero were rewarded with just seventh- and eighth-place results despite being in with a shot at the win as late as the race’s final corner.

Drane’s recent surge has granted him a significant advantage over Saathoff at the title fight’s halfway point, as he now leads 153-133. Brunner sits third at 114, while Santero is well back in fourth with 87 points.

Singles Main Event Results

Pos Rider Bike Gap
1 Tom Drane Yamaha YZ450F 18 Laps
2 Chase Saathoff Honda CRF450R +0.020
3 Trevor Brunner Honda CRF450R +0.150
4 Hunter Bauer Yamaha YZ450F +0.209
5 Evan Renshaw Husqvarna FC 450 +0.236
6 Bradon Pfanders KTM 450 SX-F +0.252
7 Chad Cose Husqvarna FC 450 +0.327
8 Tarren Santero Honda CRF450R +0.342
9 Jared Lowe Honda CRF450R +4.571
10 Tyler Raggio KTM 450 SX-F +4.621
11 Aidan RoosEvans Yamaha YZ450F +4.640
12 Walker Porter Honda CRF450R +4.653
13 Evan Kelleher KTM 450 SX-F +7.250
14 Reece Pottorf Honda CRF450R +7.325
15 Kage Tadman KTM 450 SX-F +7.334
16 Ryder Reese KTM 450 SX-F FE +7.561
17 Jacob Vanderkooi Husqvarna FC 450 +13.573

AFT Singles Standings – Top 20

Pos Rider Total
1 Tom Drane 153
2 Chase Saathoff 133
3 Trevor Brunner 114
4 Tarren Santero 87
5 Evan Renshaw 83
6 Aidan RoosEvans 79
7 Kage Tadman 76
8 Bradon Pfanders 68
9 Jared Lowe 63
10 Hunter Bauer 55
11 Kody Kopp 46
12 Chad Cose 40
13 Tyler Raggio 37
14 Evan Kelleher 37
15 Justin Anselmi 33
16 Dalton Gauthier 31
17 Walker Porter 30
18 Declan Bender 21
19 Skylar Sentell 17
20 Ethan Kitchen 13

AFT SuperTwins – DuQuoin Mile

The “Magic Mile” lived up to its nickname by delivering yet another last-lap stunner as Dallas Daniels claimed a scant-yet-pivotal victory in Saturday night’s Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile, Round 8 of the 2025 Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

Dallas Daniels

Daniels’ win at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin, Illinois, wasn’t assured until the checkered flag flew, which confirmed an official 0.037-second margin of victory following a hectic five-rider showdown to the very end.

An early eight-rider scrap whittled down to six after a few minutes of fighting. It then took its final form of five – which included Daniels, title rival Briar Bauman, James Ott, Declan Bender, and Brandon Robinson – after Davis Fisher was forced out due to mechanical issues.

James Ott

Bauman kept himself relevant with some impressive cornering and line choice, but as the laps wound down, it became more and more apparent that the Yamahas of Daniels, Ott, and Bender had the steam on this night.

With less than two minutes left on the clock, Bauman dropped back from first to fifth and then struggled mightily in his attempts to claw his way back into winning contention from that point forward.

Declan Bender

Ott, meanwhile, gave Daniels all he could handle, while Bender looked more than capable of springing a massive upset with a perfect final lap.

But Daniels did what aspiring championship winners do, countering Ott’s final lap Turn 2 pass with a counter of his own, running back up the inside entering Turn 3. He then put his head down and narrowly outraced his challengers’ draft-pass attempts as the three completed a Yamaha lockout of the podium.

Ott earned his maiden Mission AFT SuperTwins podium 0.037 seconds off the win while Bender claimed the first of his Progressive AFT career a further 0.092 seconds adrift.

Dallas Daniels
Dallas Daniels

“That was huge… Not even just the win, but how we felt on the motorcycle today. It’s no secret that at the beginning of the season we’ve been struggling a little bit, just with some stuff. It’s not for lack of effort. My team has been busting their butts so much. This track – with the way that the corners are – is one where we’ve always lacked on the Yamaha the last few years. We’ve been making headway, and last year we were close to Jared (Mees), but not that close. This morning, I didn’t really feel the greatest, but I had a quiet confidence. I knew we were going to figure it out. I can’t give a big enough of a thanks to my whole Estenson Racing Monster Energy Yamaha team… It was an amazing day. It’s the first time I’ve won a Grand National in my home state. It’s something special.”

Robinson, meanwhile, held Bauman off for fourth just back of the top three.

As a result, Daniels and Bauman now boast 162 points and four wins apiece, with Bauman technically in the championship lead as a result of his three runners-up to Daniels’ two. It doesn’t get much closer than that with the Grand National Championship fight now officially at its halfway point.

Brandon Robinson

Dalton Gauthier finished a lonely sixth, while Jarod VanDerKooi, Trent Lowe, Dan Bromley, and Max Whale rounding out the night’s top ten in that order.

Max Whale

SuperTwins Main Event Results

Pos Rider Bike Gap
1 Dallas Daniels Yamaha MT-07 25 Laps
2 James Ott Yamaha MT-07 +0.037
3 Declan Bender Yamaha MT-07 +0.129
4 Brandon Robinson Harley XG750R +0.492
5 Briar Bauman Harley XG750R +1.315
6 Dalton Gauthier Kawasaki Ninja 650 +4.319
7 Jarod VanDerkooi KTM 790 Duke +4.810
8 Trent Lowe Honda Transalp +5.116
9 Dan Bromley Suzuki GSX-8S +11.564
10 Max Whale Royal Enfield 650 +11.636
11 Logan Mcgrane KTM 790 Duke +16.679
12 Bronson Bauman Harley XG750R +17.432
13 Cody Johncox Yamaha MT-07 +24.296
14 Nick Armstrong Yamaha MT-07 12 Laps
15 Davis Fisher KTM 790 Duke 7 Laps
16 Ben Lowe Yamaha MT-07 5.499

AFT SuperTwins Standings

Pos Rider Total
1 Briar Bauman 162
2 Dallas Daniels 162
3 Brandon Robinson 116
4 Davis Fisher 96
5 Jarod VanDerkooi 92
6 James Ott 88
7 Trent Lowe 80
8 Dan Bromley 77
9 Max Whale 77
10 Logan Mcgrane 51
11 Declan Bender 40
12 Justin Jones 35
13 Henry Wiles 31
14 Brandon Price 30
15 Cameron Smith 23
16 Ben Lowe 22
17 Sammy Halbert 17
18 Nick Armstrong 17
19 Billy Ross 15
20 Dalton Gauthier 12
21 Logan Eisenhard 12
22 Michael Inderbitzin 11
23 Kevin Stollings 8
24 Bronson Bauman 6
25 Cody Johncox 5
26 Daniel Poole 3
27 Cory Texter 3
28 Mitch Harvat 1

Next Up:

Progressive American Flat Track will at last make its debut at the Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, on Friday, July 18.

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2025 Speedway GP of Sweden – Round Seven Wrap

Fresh off his maiden FIM Speedway Grand Prix victory in Gorzow, Brady Kurtz doubled down with another standout performance, claiming back-to-back wins at the Virkvarn FIM Speedway GP of Sweden – Malilla overnight. The Australian topped the podium at Sweden’s biggest speedway event, edging out five-time world champion Bartosz Zmarzlik and Great Britain’s Dan Bewley — replicating the exact podium from Gorzow two weeks prior.

With the win, Kurtz now sits second in the Speedway GP World Championship standings with 122 points, cutting Zmarzlik’s lead to just nine points (131) with three rounds remaining in the 2025 season.

Returning to familiar ground at the Skrotfrag Arena, where he previously raced for Swedish powerhouse Dackarna (2022–2023), Kurtz was dominant. He won five of his six outings and was only denied a perfect score when Heat 11 was stopped while he was leading. That incident resulted in a third-place finish — his only blemish on the night.

The final brought a tense moment as fellow Australian Jason Doyle crashed on turn four, causing a red flag. In the restart, Kurtz executed a perfect launch and held strong at the front. Zmarzlik was left to battle past Bewley for second, but couldn’t reel in the flying Kurtz.

While his breakthrough win in Gorzow holds special meaning, Kurtz was thrilled to prove it was no one-off.

Kurtz knows Zmarzlik’s nine-point advantage in the Speedway GP world title race could be closed or extended rapidly if either rider fails to reach a final at the remaining rounds in Latvian capital Riga on August 2, Polish city Wroclaw on August 30 and Danish venue Vojens on September 13.

Brady Kurtz
Brady Kurtz

“Winning in Gorzow was pretty special. I think that’s the one I will definitely remember. But winning twice is great – more so because I know the first one wasn’t a fluke. That’s the coolest part in my mind – that I could win again. It was nice to do it here in Sweden on kind of my home track. I raced here for a few years, and it was nice to be back. I love it! (the wet track), I have ridden at Belle Vue for quite a few years in a row. We race in the rain a lot in Britain. I just kind of like to get on with it. I went for the track walk, went back to my pits, told the boys what setup we were going to use and away we went.”

Both men have reached six finals in the first seven rounds and Kurtz is keen to keep up the pressure in his quest to become the first rider in the series’ 30-year history to win the world title in their Speedway GP debut season.

Runner-up Zmarzlik battled his way through the last-chance qualifiers to take his place in the final, winning LCQ1 with an astonishing first lap to hit the front and guarantee he left with top spot in Speedway GP tonight.

Like Kurtz, third-placed Bewley is also a former Dackarna rider and adapted superbly to the wet conditions to deliver his third Speedway GP podium in four rounds, which leaves him fourth on 97 points – just two behind Swedish star Fredrik Lindgren, who is third on 99.

Jason Doyle continued his return to form with a fourth place, while countrymen Jack Holder and Max Fricke were eighth and fourteenth, respectively.  Holder is fifth in the championship standings, and Fricke seventh.

Jack Holder

With momentum on his side and the championship race tightening, all eyes will be on Kurtz as the 2025 Speedway GP season enters its final stretch.

2025 FIM Speedway GP of Sweden – Malilla Results

Pos

Riders

1

2

3

4

5

SF

F

Points

1

B. Kurtz

3

3

1

3

3

1st

20

2

B. Zmarzlik

2

2

2

2

3

1st

2nd

18

3

D. Bewley

3

2

2

2

2

1st

3rd

16

4

J. Doyle

2

3

3

3

1

4th

14

5

F. Lindgren

1

2

3

2

2

2nd

12

6

J. Kvěch

0

2

2

0

3

2nd

11

7

R. Lambert

2

1

2

3

3

3rd

10

8

J. Holder

3

3

0

1

1

3rd

9

9

A. Lebedevs

2

3

3

3

0

4th

8

10

K. Huckenbeck

1

1

3

1

0

4th

7

11

D. Kubera

3

1

1

1

0

6

12

M. Michelsen

1

0

1

2

1

5

13

K. Nilsson

1

0

0

1

2

4

14

M. Fricke

0

1

0

0

2

3

15

A. Thomsen

0

0

1

0

1

2

16

M. Vaculik

0

0

1

17

R. Karlsson

0

0

0

18

S. Van Dyck

0

0

FIM Speedway GP Standings

Pos

Riders

Points

1

B. Zmarzlik

131

2

B. Kurtz

122

3

F. Lindgren

99

4

D. Bewley

97

5

J. Holder

86

6

A. Lebedevs

59

7

M. Fricke

59

8

R. Lambert

57

9

D. Kubera

51

10

J. Kvěch

49

11

M. Michelsen

48

12

A. Thomsen

45

13

J. Doyle

39

14

M. Vaculik

39

15

K. Huckenbeck

32

16

L. Madsen

16

17

P. Dudek

16

18

C. Wright

7

19

K. Nilsson

4

20

O. Paluch

2

21

E. Riss

2

22

B. Kowalski

1

23

D. Klíma

1

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2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship Wrap

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2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship Recap from France

Team France delivered a masterclass on home soil despite the unpredictable conditions, clinching two Golds and a Silver to lock down the top step of the team standings with just four points. Italy took the runner-up spot overall, while Great Britain matched last year’s effort with another strong third-place team finish.

2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship – Official Opening Ceremony

The EMX125 class belonged to local favourite Mano Faure, who overcame a handful of small crashes in Race 2 to post a 1-3 scorecard and secure overall honours for Yamaha Europe EMX125 MJC. Italy’s Filippo Mantovani was the model of consistency on his KTM, earning the Silver Medal with solid results across both races, while Jekabs Kubulins stormed to a win in Race 2 to grab Bronze for JK Racing Yamaha.

In the 85cc category, it was all about Rafael Mennillo, who rode to a pair of second-place finishes to claim a popular win for France. Estonia’s Lucas Leok once again proved his class with a win in Race 2 – just like he did in 2024 – which helped him to Silver. Australian Seth Thomas rounded out the podium with a standout ride that made the long trip worthwhile, as KTM swept the class podium.

2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship – Three individual winners – (left to Right) Kannon Zabojnik (65cc), Mano Faure (125cc), Rafael Mennillo (85cc)

The 65cc World Cup riders faced the toughest of the weather, with conditions forcing the cancellation of Race 2 and results decided from a single outing. American Kannon Zabojnik rose to the challenge aboard his Cobra MOTO, taking Gold ahead of France’s Mathys Agullo on KTM, while another American, Levi Geis, grabbed the final podium spot – also on a Cobra MOTO.

JMX125 Race One

The 13–17-year-old category enjoyed the best of the weather at Romagné, with the EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing stars delivering a standout display on a track that remained deceptively tricky with patches of grip and moisture throughout.

2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship – 125 cc Start

Local hero Mano Faure rose to the occasion in style. The Yamaha Europe EMX125 MJC rider, racing just a stone’s throw from his team base, blasted to the Fox Holeshot after topping Qualifying Group A on Saturday. From there, he never looked back.

Britain’s Charlie Richmond initially slotted into second for S Briggs Commercials Yamaha, but soon came under fire from Nicolò Alvisi of Racestore KTM Factory Juniors. Just as the Italian looked set to mount a serious challenge for the lead, disaster struck—Alvisi misjudged the run into a big downhill table-top and flew off track in dramatic fashion.

Richmond gratefully retook second, while a fierce fight broke out behind him between Ryan Oppliger (Switzerland), Vitezslav Marek (Czechia), and Niccolo Mannini for third. Oppliger faded to ninth by lap two, while Mannini surged past Marek on lap four to claim third.

Alvisi regrouped quickly and was soon back inside the top five, bringing countryman Filippo Mantovani with him. Both Italians moved past Marek, and on lap seven, Mantovani pounced to take fourth from Alvisi with a clean move.

2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship – Mano Faure

Up front, Faure was untouchable, crossing the line 36 seconds clear to the delight of the home crowd. Richmond held strong for a career-best second, while Mantovani’s late-race pace earned him the final podium spot as top Italian. Mannini had to settle for fourth, and Dutch talent Dani Heitink edged out Alvisi late in the race for fifth.

JMX125 Race One Result – Top 10

Pos

Rider

Bike

Time/Gap

1

M. Faure

YAM

30m20.025

2

C. Richmond

YAM

+35.922

3

F. Mantovani

KTM

+55.942

4

N. Mannini

TM

+1m00.375

5

D. Heitink

YAM

+1m01.130

6

N. Alvisi

KTM

+1m02.103

7

V. Marek

KTM

+1m34.389

8

R. Bauer

KTM

+1m43.479

9

R. Oppliger

KTM

+1m55.552

10

J. Bervoets

YAM

+2m00.281

JMX125 Race Two

Race Two in the 13–17-year-old EMX125 category delivered another dramatic twist at Romagné, but in the end, it was France’s Mano Faure who etched his name into the history books—becoming just the fourth French rider to claim the 125cc Junior World Championship, joining an elite list alongside Jordi Tixier, Maxime Renaux, and Mathis Valin.

Faure stormed to another Fox Holeshot Award, immediately chased by Jekabs Kubulins (JK Racing Yamaha), as the home favourite looked set to replicate his dominant Race One performance. However, an early fall in the downhill left-hander after pit lane saw Faure lose the front end and drop to fourth, handing the lead to a poised Kubulins.

Further drama struck as Nicolò Alvisi again crashed on the opening lap while running fourth behind Filippo Mantovani, echoing his first race misfortune. Dani Heitink and Niccolo Mannini rounded out the top five at the end of the opening lap, but Mannini soon crashed himself, tumbling to 13th.

Heitink moved up to third after an intense scrap with Faure, but his efforts were undone by a post-race disqualification for gaining advantage by running the entire length of the start straight off-track—on smoother terrain—after an early excursion.

Out front, Kubulins rode flawlessly to take a convincing win for Latvia, and with his 12th place in Race One, it was enough to secure the Bronze Medal overall. Mantovani, smooth and consistent as ever, brought home second once again to clinch Silver, making him Italy’s top finisher of the event.

Despite tipping over multiple times, Faure managed to fight back to third ahead of teammate Jarne Bervoets, with Liam Bruneau rounding out the top five in front of the cheering home crowd.

2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship – Mano Faure

Overall standings saw Vitezslav Marek claim sixth as the top Czech performer, followed by Alvisi and a frustrated Richmond, who couldn’t recover from a poor start and ended Race Two in 16th. Bervoets’ 10-4 results earned him fifth overall, narrowly edged by Mannini (4-8) in fourth.

But the weekend belonged to Faure, whose 1-3 finishes crowned him Junior World Champion on home soil. With the EMX125 red plate still in hand, all eyes will now turn to Finland next weekend, where the Yamaha youngster will look to extend his form on the European stage.

2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship – 125cc FIM Junior World Championship Podium

JMX125 Race Two Results – Top 10

Pos

Rider

Bike

Time/Gap

1

J. Kubulins

YAM

31m06.184

2

F. Mantovani

KTM

+19.782

3

M. Faure

YAM

+03.912

4

J. Bervoets

YAM

+1m09.208

5

L. Bruneau

KTM

+1m10.983

6

V. Marek

KTM

+1m11.952

7

N. Alvisi

KTM

+1m12.933

8

N. Mannini

TM

+1m13.142

9

D. Gregoire

KTM

+1m17.755

10

R. Oppliger

KTM

+1m25.357

JMX125 Overall – Top 10

Pos

Rider

Bike

R1

R2

Points

1

M. Faure

YAM

25

20

45

2

F. Mantovani

KTM

20

22

42

3

J. Kubulins

YAM

9

25

34

4

N. Mannini

TM

18

13

31

5

J. Bervoets

YAM

11

18

29

6

V. Marek

KTM

14

15

29

7

N. Alvisi

KTM

15

14

29

8

C. Richmond

YAM

22

5

27

9

L. Bruneau

KTM

8

16

24

10

R. Oppliger

KTM

12

11

23

JMX85 Race One

The opening 85cc race at Romagné delivered a captivating showdown in tricky conditions, as the 12–14-year-old riders battled intermittent rain and a slick, unforgiving surface. Ultimately, it was France’s Enzo Herzogenrath who emerged victorious after a thrilling duel with countryman Rafael Mennillo, securing a celebrated 1-2 result for the host nation.

2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship – 85 cc Start

Latvia’s Martins Cirulis took the early spotlight by grabbing a surprise Fox Holeshot Award, edging out top Group B qualifier Mennillo. Britain’s Brian Gyles slotted into third briefly before a crash dropped him down the field. Meanwhile, Tim Lopes held steady in second for France early on, coming under pressure from Lucas Leok of Estonia, who was pushing hard before a crash on Lap 1 saw him fall to 15th.

Up front, Mennillo soon found his rhythm, surging into the lead and opening the door for Herzogenrath, whose size and strength helped him carve through the pack into second. The two French riders then engaged in a fierce, race-long contest—swapping the lead on multiple occasions and even suffering minor tumbles, yet never relinquishing their grip on the top two positions.

Team USA’s Gauge Brown, another tall and aggressive rider, had climbed to third before Cirulis’ race ended prematurely due to a crash. But Australia’s Seth Thomas, recovering from an early fall, staged a strong late-race charge. He clawed his way from ninth to snatch third from Brown on the final lap.

Despite two separate incidents, Lucas Leok used his blistering qualifying pace to claw back into contention, briefly reaching fourth by the fifth lap before fading again. He eventually finished eighth, still the highest-placed lapped rider behind the leading duo.

2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship – Rafael Mennillo

New Zealand’s Tripp Glasgow was in the mix early on, but Spain’s Pau Caudet emerged to claim fifth, just ahead of Louis Morette, the third Frenchman in the top six.

Although the official lap charts don’t show a position change between Herzogenrath and Mennillo, the battle between them raged relentlessly, with Herzogenrath countering every attempt Mennillo made to reclaim the lead. At the flag, just 1.733 seconds separated the pair, their intense rivalry drawing cheers from the home crowd and marking a perfect start to the weekend for the French contingent.

JMX85 Race One Results – Top 10

Pos

Rider

Bike

Time/Gap

1

E. Herzogenrath

KTM

26m58.254

2

R. Mennillo

KTM

+1.733

3

S. Thomas

KTM

+1m21.280

4

G. Brown

KTM

+1m32.009

5

P. Caudet

GAS

+1m49.498

6

L. Morette

HUS

+2m45.470

7

M. Zimmerman

HUS

+2m53.787

8

L. Leok

KTM

1 lap

9

M. Lindström

HUS

1 lap

10

T. Lopes

GAS

1 lap

JMX85 Race Two

Estonian ace Lucas Leok made a decisive statement in the second 85cc race at Romagné, storming to a flawless Fox Holeshot Award and leading every lap to take an emphatic victory. His opening lap was an astonishing 12 seconds faster than any other rider, and from there, he was never challenged, crossing the finish line nearly a minute ahead of the field.

While Leok charged off into the distance, France’s Enzo Herzogenrath, winner of Race 1, initially slotted into second but suffered a dramatic off-track moment on a tricky uphill jump, dropping him outside the top 30. He mounted an impressive comeback to finish 13th, which still secured fifth overall for the day.

New Zealand’s Jaggar Townley also slipped down the order after an early fall, eventually finishing 15th. Behind Leok, the race for second heated up between Gauge Brown (USA) and Rafael Mennillo (France). Brown would ultimately get stuck in a rut, falling back to ninth, while Italian Francesco Assini and Spain’s Pau Caudet fought hard for the final podium place.

Assini made a late-race move on Caudet to claim third in the moto and emerge as Italy’s top finisher in the class, taking seventh overall. Britain’s Harley Marczak, disappointed with 16th in Race 1, rebounded with a solid ride to fifth in Race 2, capitalising on a late mistake from Australia’s Seth Thomas. Marczak’s effort secured 10th overall—the best of Team GB and pivotal in clinching third in the Nations standings.

Gauge Brown ended the weekend as the top American in sixth overall, while Caudet narrowly missed the overall podium by just a single point.

Despite Leok’s dominant moto win, his second runner-up finish in as many years, the day belonged to Rafael Mennillo, who calmly rode to another second-place finish to clinch the 2024 FIM Junior 85cc World Championship, becoming the first French rider in history to do so.

The result capped a memorable home event for Team France, who also took top honours in the Nations classification. Many of these rising stars now look toward the EMX85 Finale in Loket in three weeks, while others prepare to make the jump to the 125cc category in 2025.

2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship – (Left to Right) Daniele Rizzi, 85cc FIM Junior World Championship Podium, Antonio Alia Portela

JMX85 Race Two Results – Top 10

Pos

Rider

Bike

Time/Gap

1

L. Leok

KTM

26m42.464

2

R. Mennillo

KTM

+59.606

3

F. Assini

GAS

+1m11.499

4

P. Caudet

GAS

+1m25.743

5

H. Marczak

KTM

+1m39.336

6

S. Thomas

KTM

+2m03.062

7

T. Lopes

GAS

+2m22.863

8

M. Zimmerman

HUS

+2m48.129

9

G. Brown

KTM

1 lap

10

B. Bohannon

YAM

1 lap

JMX85 Overall – Top 10

Pos

Rider

Bike

R1

R2

Points

1

R. Mennillo

KTM

22

22

44

2

L. Leok

KTM

13

25

38

3

S. Thomas

KTM

20

15

35

4

P. Caudet

GAS

16

18

34

5

E. Herzogenrath

KTM

25

8

33

6

G. Brown

KTM

18

12

30

7

F. Assini

GAS

9

20

29

8

M. Zimmerman

HUS

14

13

27

9

T. Lopes

GAS

11

14

25

10

H. Marczak

KTM

5

16

21

JMX65 Race One

In a cruel twist of fate, the youngest competitors of the weekend were met with the worst weather, as torrential rain struck just as the gate dropped for the 65cc Junior World Championship race at Romagné. The downpour quickly turned the scenic valley circuit into a treacherous battleground for the 10–12-year-old riders, challenging even the most experienced in the field over their scheduled 12-minute plus two-lap race.

2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship – 65 cc Start

American standout Kannon Zabojnik fired his Cobra MOTO machine to the Fox Holeshot Award, but it was local favourite Mathys Agullo who surged to the lead a few corners later, drawing loud support from the French crowd after showing strong pace in Free Practice on Saturday.

The lead pair were initially shadowed by Levi Geis (USA), Izan Rodriguez (ESP), and Daniel Corda (ITA), with Brits Cohen Jagielski and John Slade carving their way through the pack from deep starting positions. Rodriguez’s fall from fourth allowed both British riders to move into fourth and fifth, while Geis held third despite falling on a slippery uphill section.

The lead changed again on lap two as Agullo suffered a fall at the end of the wave section, handing the advantage back to Zabojnik, who held it until the end of lap four. But lap five brought high drama: Zabojnik collided with a lapped rider and crashed, moments before Agullo also went down at the same spot.

In the chaos, Slade produced a sensational charge—overtaking Jagielski, Geis, and closing down on Agullo—before slicing through traffic and taking the lead as the race looked set to enter its final lap. However, with the main uphill completely blocked by multiple fallen riders and machines, officials red-flagged the race for safety reasons.

With few riders making it past lap five, the result was rolled back to the end of lap four, handing victory to Zabojnik, with Agullo second and Geis third. Jagielski was classified fourth, with a frustrated Slade in fifth despite leading when the race was stopped.

Conditions slightly improved for the scheduled second moto, and Agullo grabbed the early lead from Jagielski and Slade. But as a different section of the track became blocked with stranded riders, the race was red-flagged before the end of the opening lap, and with deteriorating track conditions, the decision was made to cancel Race 2 entirely.

2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship – Kannon Zabojnik

As a result, Kannon Zabojnik was crowned 65cc Junior World Champion, becoming the first American to win the class since 2013, and securing Team USA’s first Junior World title since Caden Braswell’s 85cc triumph in 2018.

The focus for these rising stars now shifts to the EMX65 Finale at Loket in the Czech Republic, where many of them will continue their 2024 campaigns on the MXGP weekend of July 26–27.

2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship – 65cc FIM World Cup Podium

JMX65 Race One Results – Top 10

Pos

Rider

Bike

Time/Gap

1

K. Zabojnik

COB

12m38.991

2

M. Agullo

KTM

+26.395

3

L. Geis

COB

+53.507

4

C. Jagielski

GAS

+1m13.272

5

J. Slade

GAS

+1m21.147

6

D. Corda

KTM

+1m23.806

7

L. Morette

HUS

+1m25.087

8

T. Vandeneynde

KTM

+1m34.683

9

K. Sproule

YAM

+1m40.728

10

A. Cotter

KTM

+2m02.059

JMX65 Overall – Top 10

  1. Kannon Zabojnik (USA, COB), 25 points
  2. Mathys Agullo (FRA, KTM), 22 p.
  3. Levi Geis (USA, COB), 20 p.
  4. Cohen Jagielski (GBR, GAS), 18 p.
  5. John Slade (GBR, GAS), 16 p.
  6. Daniel Corda (ITA, KTM), 15 p.
  7. Liam Morette (FRA, HUS), 14 p.
  8. Tobe Vandeneynde (BEL, KTM), 13 p.
  9. Kye Sproule (AUS, YAM), 12 p.
  10. Alfie Cotter (GBR, KTM), 11 p.

 

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R16 Aug 17 Sweden – Uddevalla
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R11 Sep 19-21 The Mountaineer Beckley, WV
R12 Oct 10-12 The John Penton Millfield, OH
R13 Oct 24-26 Ironman Crawfordsville, IN

2025 Progressive American Flat Track Calendar

2025 Progressive American Flat Track Calendar
Round Event Date
1 Daytona I ST March 6
2 Daytona II ST March 7
3 Senoia ST March 29
4 Ventura ST April 26
5 Silver Dollar ST May 3
6 Diamond Bar June 6
7 Lima Half Mile I June 27
8 Lima Half Mile II June 28
9 DuQuoin Mile July 5
10 Jackpine Gyspsies ST I August 4
11 Jackpine Gyspsies ST II August 5
12 Sturgis TT August 10
13 Peoria TT August 16
14 Springfield Mile I August 30
15 Springfield Mile II August 31
16 Lake Ozark ST September 13

2025 World Rally Raid Championship (W2RC) Calendar

2025 World Rally Raid Championship (W2RC) Calendar
Round Date Event/Location
R1 Jan 3-17 Dakar Rally, Saudi Arabia
R2 Feb 21-27 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, UAE
R3 May 18-24 South African Safari Rally, South Africa
R4 Sept 22-28 Rally Raid Portugal, Portugal
R5 Oct 10-17 Rallye Du Maroc, Morocco

2025 FIM Track Racing Calendars

2025 FIM TRACK RACING CALENDARS
FIM Speedway Grand Prix World Championship – Qualifying Meetings
Date Event Country
7 Jun QRound SVK
7 Jun QRound ITA
9 Jun QRound GER
9 Aug Challenge DEN
FIM SGP2 World Championship – Qualifying Meetings
Date Event Country
24  May QRound CZE
24  May QRound GB
24  May QRound HUN
FIM SGP3 World Championship – Semi-finals
Date Event Country
24  May SFinal-1 SVK
24  May SFinal-2 SVK
FIM Flat Track World Championship
Date Event Country
25 May Final ITA
14 Jun Final GER
12  Jul Final CRO
23 Aug Final GER
13 Sep Final HUN
20t Sep Final CZE
TBC Final ARG
FIM Track Racing Youth Gold Trophy
Date Event Country
13th  July Final LAT

2025 FIM Long Track World Championship Calendar

2025 FIM LONG TRACK CALENDARS
FIM Long Track World Championship – Final Series
Date Event Country
6 Jul Final GER
13 Jul Final FRA
24 Aug Final GER
21 Sep Final NED
FIM Long Track World Championship – Qualifying Meetings
Date Event Country
6 Sep Challenge FRA
FIM Long Track of Nations
Date Event Country
13  Sep Final GER
FIM Long Track U23 World Cup
Date Event Country
12 Sep Final GER

2025 FIM SuperMoto of Nations Calendar

FIM SuperMoto of Nations
2025 Provisional Calendar update
28 Sep ACCR CZE

2025 FIM Long Track World Championship Calendar

2025 FIM LONG TRACK CALENDARS
FIM Long Track World Championship – Final Series
Date Event Country
Jul 6 Final GER
13 Jul Final FRA
24 Aug Final GER
21 Sep Final NED
FIM Long Track World Championship – Qualifying Meetings
Date Event Country
6 Sep Challenge FRA
FIM Long Track of Nations
Date Event Country
13 Sep  Final GER
FIM Long Track U23 World Cup
Date Event Country
12 Sep Final GER

2025 FIM Track Racing Calendars

2025 FIM TRACK RACING CALENDARS
FIM Speedway Grand Prix World Championship – Qualifying Meetings
Date Event Country
7 Jun QRound SLO
7 Jun QRound ITA
9 Jun QRound GER
9 Aug Challenge DEN
FIM SGP2 World Championship – Qualifying Meetings
Date Event Country
24 May QRound CZE
24 May QRound GB
24 May QRound HUN
FIM SGP3 World Championship – Semi-finals
Date Event Country
24 May SF1 SVK
24 May SF2 SVK
FIM Flat Track World Championship
Date Event Country
25 May Final ITA
14 Jun Final GER
12 juk Final CRO
23 Aug Final GER
13 Sep Final HUN
20 Sep Final CZE
TBC Final ARG
FIM Track Racing Youth Gold Trophy
Date Event Country
13 Jul Final LAT

 

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