Storybook Weekend for Honda HRC Progressive at Unadilla

• Jett Lawrence secures premier-class crown one round early with 1-1 moto sweep
• Steady 2-2 moto tally for Hunter Lawrence earns second overall
• Jo Shimoda dominates 250 class with his third overall win of the season

Round 10 of AMA Pro Motocross at Unadilla MX in New Berlin, New York, saw Honda HRC Progressive celebrate a milestone achievement as Jett Lawrence clinched the 450 championship one round early with a perfect 1-1 performance. Brother and teammate Hunter Lawrence joined him on the podium with consistent runner-up finishes for second overall, while Jo Shimoda delivered a flawless ride in the 250 class to capture his third overall win of the season.

Hunter and Jett started the first 450 moto in second and seventh, respectively. By lap 3, Jett had taken over the lead, and although he briefly traded positions with RJ Hampshire, he solidified the front spot on lap 5. Hunter moved from third to second a lap later, and the brothers comfortably held those positions to the finish.

Hunter rode his CRF450RWE to the moto 2 holeshot, with Jett two positions behind. In order to clinch the championship at this round, Jett needed to finish ahead of Hunter and secure a lead of 50 or more points before the finale. Jett quickly moved into the lead but was pushed hard by his older brother, as the two rode in 1-2 formation for much of the moto, with Jett’s sweep sealing the crown.

Shimoda started the first 250 moto in eighth place but ripped to the front of the pack on the first lap! From there, the Japanese native never looked back, riding to a wire-to-wire win with a remarkable margin of nearly 40 seconds over second place. Shimoda started fifth in moto 2, but once again put in an aggressive early push, leaping into the lead on lap 2. He steadily pulled away, finishing over 13 seconds clear of the field. The result marked his third overall victory of the season.

NOTES

• Amsterdam, New York, dealership Outdoor Motor Sports joined Honda HRC Progressive in the team pits at Unadilla, showcasing a CRF300L, a TRX90X and a Dax 125, while engaging with fans throughout the day.
• Jett Lawrence was fastest by over a second in 450 combined qualifying, with Hunter Lawrence seventh. Phoenix Racing Honda’s Dylan Ferrandis was eighth, while Quad Lock Honda Racing teammates Kyle Webster and Shane McElrath were 10^th and 14^th, respectively. Valley Motorsports’ Jeremy Hand was 18^th, followed by Rodbell Racing’s Justin Rodbell in 27^th, Raylentless Racing’s Brandon Ray 28^th, The McGinley Clinic Privateer Support Program’s John Short 29^th, and Ace Motorcycles’ Brad Todd 31^st. Williams Racing’s Zack Williams earned his spot in the motos with a second-place finish in the 450 LCQ.
• Jo Shimoda was eighth overall in 250 combined qualifying. Quad Lock Honda Racing’s Brodie Connolly was 20^th, Phoenix Racing Honda’s Cullin Park 27^th and TiLube Honda Racing’s Izaih Clark 29^th.
• The WMX series returned for its penultimate round at Unadilla, with Red Riders again well represented. Quad Lock Honda Racing’s Charli Cannon went 1-2 for second overall, while SLR Honda Racing’s Mikayla Nielsen finished third overall with consistent 3-3 results. Jaylie Gallacher (MotoSport Hillsboro) tallied 9-9 finishes for ninth, followed by Kaitlyn Jacobs in 10^th (11-10), Joanne Fake in 15^th (15-15), Sydney Plath in 16^th (16-16), Kayla Alexander in 17^th (18-17) and Addie Clouse in 19^th (19-19).
• Jett once again recorded the fastest lap times in both 450 motos, underscoring his pace on the way to the overall win and championship clinch. Shimoda matched the feat by posting the quickest lap in both 250 motos during his dominant 1-1 performance.
• With this weekend’s 450 success, Honda moves into a tie with Kawasaki for most premier-class overall wins at Unadilla, with 10.
• This was Jett’s second premier-class overall win at Unadilla. Other Red Riders to win at the venue include Mike LaRocco, Ricky Carmichael (twice), Kevin Windham (twice), Ken Roczen (twice) and Chase Sexton.
• With his 250 win this weekend, Shimoda joins other Red Riders to have scored the support-class overall win at Unadilla, including Steve Lamson, Trey Canard, Eli Tomac, Jeremy Martin, Jett Lawrence and Hunter Lawrence.
• Next, AMA Pro Motocross heads to Budds Creek MX in Mechanicsville, Maryland, for round 11—the final stop of the AMA Pro Motocross season—set to take place August 23.

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450 Overall Results

1. Jett Lawrence (Hon)
2. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)
3. Eli Tomac (Yam)
4. R.J. Hampshire (Hus)
5. Justin Cooper (Yam)
6. Dylan Ferrandis (Hon)
7. Malcolm Stewart (Hus)
8. Justin Barci (Gas)
9. Kyle Webster (Hon)
10. Valentin Guillod (Yam)

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17. Shane McElrath (Hon)

21. John Short (Hon)

25. Jeremy Hand (Hon)

30. Brad Todd (Hon)

34. Zack Williams (Hon)

37. Justin Rodbell (Hon)

450 Championship Points (after 10 of 11 rounds)

1. Jett Lawrence (462)
2. Hunter Lawrence (409)
3. Eli Tomac (364)
4. Justin Cooper (349)
5. R.J. Hampshire (328)
6. Jorge Prado (241)
7. Malcolm Stewart (209)
8. Aaron Plessinger (204)
9. Valentin Guillod (179)
10. Justin Barcia (165)

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250 Overall Results

1. Jo Shimoda (Hon)
2. Haiden Deegan (Yam)
3. Tom Vialle (KTM)
4. Seth Hammaker (Kaw)
5. Julien Beaumer (KTM)
6. Garrett Marchbanks (Kaw)
7. Jordon Smith (Tri)
8. Ryder Difrancesco (Gas)
9. Nate Thrasher (Yam)
10. Levi Kitchen (Kaw)

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20. Brodie Connolly (Hon)

24. Cullin Park (Hon)

37. Izaih Clark (Hon)

42. Patrick Murphy (Hon)

250 Championship Points (after 10 of 11 rounds)

1. Haiden Deegan (460)
2. Jo Shimoda (417)
3. Garrett Marchbanks (320)
4. Levi Kitchen (289)
5. Tom Vialle (282)
6. Mikkel Haarup (239)
7. Seth Hammaker (216)
8. Maximus Vohland (212)
9. Jordon Smith (198)
10. Michael Mosiman (180)

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