Jett Lawrence Takes Back 450 AMA Pro Motocross Crown
- Ninth professional title for Lawrence so far
- Hunter Lawrence on track to take second in points standings
NEW BERLIN, New York (August 16, 2025) – On Saturday at Unadilla MX in Upstate New York, Honda HRC Progressive rider Jett Lawrence clinched the 2025 450 AMA Pro Motocross National Championship one round early, with a 1-1 moto tally aboard his factory CRF450RWE race machine. The Australian’s performance brought his season total to nine overall wins in 10 rounds, with only the finale—next weekend’s Budds Creek National in Maryland—remaining.
It was Lawrence’s second time earning the prestigious title, and it came barely a week after his 22nd birthday. He first claimed the crown two years ago in his rookie premier-class season, sweeping every moto, but an injury last year cut short his title defense. This marks the ninth professional title in Lawrence’s still-young career, and it comes during a year that also saw him forced to recover from a torn ACL that cost him a chance to defend his 2024 450 AMA Supercross Championship.
“All around it was a great weekend, and I’m super happy with the result,” Lawrence said. “Going 1-1 on the day and finally wrapping up the championship feels amazing. HJ put a lot of pressure on me in that second moto, so it definitely wasn’t easy, but I’m really thankful for my team and everyone who’s helped me get to this point. Huge thanks to my family, my girlfriend, my agents—everyone who supports me and makes it possible for me to line up each weekend. I’m just super grateful and really happy right now.”
A native of Landsborough, in Queensland, Australia, Jett has ridden for Honda’s factory team since 2021, a year after he turned pro with the Honda-supported Factory Connection squad. This is Honda’s 15th premier-class AMA Pro Motocross Championship, moving the brand into sole possession of the record for most titles in the division (a mark previously shared with Kawasaki). Past Red Riders to earn the crown include Gary Jones, Donnie Hansen, David Bailey, Rick Johnson, Jeff Stanton, Jean-Michel Bayle, Jeremy McGrath and Ricky Carmichael.
In addition to winning the 2025 riders’ crown, Honda is on track to take the Manufacturers’ Championship. Jett’s teammate and older brother, Hunter Lawrence, has had an impressive season, earning his career-first premier-class overall win last weekend in Indiana, and sitting a comfortable second in the points standings heading into the final round. The squad has also earned four overall wins so far in the 250 class, with Jo Shximoda earning three and Chance Hymas taking one. Shimoda currently sits second in points.
“Winning championships is an immensely difficult achievement,” said Brandon Wilson, Manager of Racing and Advertising at American Honda. “It requires an extraordinary rider, a top-performing motorcycle, and a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals working in unison. We fully recognize the magnitude of what Jett is accomplishing and do not take this success for granted. On behalf of everyone at American Honda, we congratulate him on another historic championship run. Securing his second title in the class—clinching both early—within only his third season is a truly remarkable feat. To do so so soon after major surgery only further underscores Jett’s determination and commitment to winning. We also extend our gratitude to our incredible team, our valued sponsors, and all of our supporters. None of this would be possible without you.”
After next weekend’s AMA Pro Motocross finale, Honda HRC Progressive will take on the three-round SuperMotocross series, in which Jett will defend his perfect record as premier-class champion. The first round takes place September 6 in Concord, North Carolina.
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