Shimoda Wins in the Woods at Washougal MX

• Shimoda makes it two overall wins in three races, with 2-1 scores in the 250 class
• Jett Lawrence posts 3-1 moto finishes for second overall
• Steady fourth-place 450 overall result for Hunter Lawrence

Honda HRC Progressive eclipsed the three-quarters mark of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship in strong form at the scenic Washougal MX Park in southern Washington State. For the second time this season (and also in the last three races), Jo Shimoda captured the overall win in the 250 ranks, this time via consistent 2-1 finishes. The Lawrence brothers also enjoyed commendable results in the 450 class, with Jett logging a 3-1 performance for second overall, while Hunter took fourth overall via a 5-4 tally. With the series now entering a two-weekend break, the Red Riders carry strong momentum into what will be the final part of the season.

Jett started the first 450 moto well and ran second over the holeshot line, with Hunter eighth. Jett lost a spot early but took back second at the end of the first lap, with Hunter seventh. Jett pressured the leader for seven laps before a tip-over dropped him to third, by which point Hunter had advanced to fifth—the same positions the brothers held at the finish.

The second moto saw a Honda 1-2 out of the gate, with Hunter grabbing a huge holeshot aboard his CRF450RWE, and Jett close behind. Jett took the lead on lap 3, though Hunter and Chase Sexton both continued to challenge him. An early red flag led to the series’ first-ever staggered restart, with Jett maintaining the lead and Hunter soon settling into fourth. The teammates held those positions to the finish, with Jett taking the checkers 8.7 seconds ahead of second place for second overall, and Hunter fourth in the moto and overall rankings.

After a seventh-place 250-class start in moto 1, Shimoda quickly moved forward, taking over third by lap 2 and then advancing to second a lap later. He maintained that position to the finish, setting himself up well for a strong overall result. The Japanese native started moto 2 in second and made a pass for the lead on lap 2. From there, he rode flawlessly to the checkers, reaching the finish with a massive margin of over 18 seconds, earning his second overall win of the season and the fifth of his career.

NOTES

• Jett Lawrence, Hunter Lawrence and Jo Shimoda took part in Washougal’s media-day activities on Friday, participating in interviews and a riding session ahead of the weekend’s action.
• Also on Friday, Honda HRC Progressive collaborated with journalists Steve Matthes and Jason Thomas in a holeshot contest, inspired by the team’s incredible tally of strong starts in the 450 class. Thomas rode a production CRF450R, while Matthes campaigned Hunter Lawrence’s factory CRF450RWE. A former pro racer, Thomas earned the win, suggesting that the team’s penchant for strong getaways is the result of a combination of rider talent, a competitive base machine and meticulous setup by the team’s technical crew and sponsors.
• Oregon dealership MotoSport Hillsboro joined Honda HRC Progressive in the team pits at Washougal, showcasing a CRF250R, a CRF450R and a Grom. The dealership staff engaged with fans and customers throughout the day.
• Jett topped the 450 qualifying sessions, with Hunter posting the fourth-best time. Among other Red Riders, Jeremy Hand (Valley Motorsports) was 19^th, followed by Brandon Ray (Raylentless Racing) in 23^rd, John Short (McGinley Clinic Privateer Support Program) in 27^th, Zack Williams (Williams Racing) in 32^nd, and Brad Todd (Ace Motorcycles) in 35^th. Ty Freehill (Ty Freehill Racing) earned his spot on the gate with a fourth-place result in the 450 consolation race.
• Shimoda was fourth-fastest in 250 qualifying. Among other Honda-mounted racers, Cullin Park (Phoenix Racing Honda) posted the 20^th-best time, followed by TiLube Honda Racing teammates Izaih Clark, Mark Fineis and Patrick Murphy in 27^th, 30^th and 34^th, respectively. TJ Albright (Phoenix Racing Honda) and Jace Allred (SLR Honda) rounded out the Red Riders in 35^th and 36^th.
• Jett once again posted the fastest lap times in both 450 motos, continuing his dominance in outright speed. Shimoda clocked the fastest time in 250 moto 2 during his impressive overall-winning ride.
• With his Washougal victory this weekend, Shimoda joins other Red Riders to have scored the overall support-class win at the venue, including George Holland, Mike Kiedrowski, Mike Brown, Steve Lamson, Brock Sellards, Andrew Short, Trey Canard, Justin Barcia, Eli Tomac and Jett Lawrence.
• Although the Lawrence brothers don’t list Washougal among their favorite tracks, Jett does have a pair of overall wins at the venue (one in each class). This weekend saw Washougal end Jett’s 450 overall-win streak at seven, while Hunter’s string of runner-up overall results ended at four. Nonetheless, second and fourth in the 450-class overall classification must be considered a positive weekend for Honda HRC Progressive and the Lawrence family.
• Since entering the 450 class at the beginning of the 2024 season, Hunter Lawrence has finished in the top five overall in every race. His 2025 Washougal fourth-overall result extended the streak to 19.
• Jett stretched his lead in the 450MX title chase to 61 points over his brother and teammate, Hunter, who holds steady in second, with a 33-point gap over third. In the 250MX standings, Jo Shimoda remains second overall, still trailing the leader by 45 points.
• With Washougal marking round 8 of AMA Pro Motocross, the series now enters its second break of the season, with racing set to resume on August 9 in Crawfordsville, Indiana, after two weekends off. Just three rounds remain.

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450 Overall Results

1. Chase Sexton (KTM)
2. Jett Lawrence (Hon)
3. Eli Tomac (Yam)
4. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)
5. R.J. Hampshire (Hus)
6. Justin Cooper (Yam)
7. Justin Barcia (Gas)
8. Valentin Guillod (Yam)
9. Colt Nichols (Suz)
10. Mitchell Harrison (Kaw)

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20. Jeremy Hand (Hon)

21. John Short (Hon)

25. Brandon Ray (Hon)

28. Zack Williams (Hon)

36. Ty Freehill (Hon)

37. Brad Todd (Hon)

450 Championship Points (after 8 of 11 rounds)

1. Jett Lawrence (382)
2. Hunter Lawrence (321)
3. Eli Tomac (288)
4. Justin Cooper (280)
5. R.J. Hampshire (255)
6. Aaron Plessinger (204)
7. Jorge Prado (191)
8. Malcolm Stewart (154)
9. Cooper Webb (151)
10. Valentin Guillod (137)

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250 Overall Results

1. Jo Shimoda (Hon)
2. Haiden Deegan (Yam)
3. Garrett Marchbanks (Kaw)
4. Seth Hammaker (Kaw)
5. Austin Forkner (Tri)
6. Dilan Schwartz (Yam)
7. Mikkel Haarup (Tri)
8. Maximus Vohland (Yam)
9. Drew Adams (Kaw)
10. Ryder DiFrancesco (Gas)

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20. Cullin Park (Hon)

27. Izaih Clark (Hon)

29. Patrick Murphy (Hon)

31. Jace Allred (Hon)

33. TJ Albright (Hon)

39. Mark Fineis (Hon)

40. Ashton Bloxom (Hon)

250 Championship Points (after 8 of 11 rounds)

1. Haiden Deegan (368)
2. Jo Shimoda (323)
3. Garrett Marchbanks (252)
4. Levi Kitchen (239)
5. Mikkel Haarup (209)
6. Tom Vialle (202)
7. Michael Mosiman (170)
8. Maximus Vohland (168)
9. Seth Hammaker (157)
10. Jordon Smith (152)

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