Crendon Tru7 Honda’s Conrad Mewse is to fulfil his lifelong dream of racing in the USA by contesting two AMA Nationals this season as well as three MXGP world championship rounds. It’s thanks to the Crendon Tru7 Honda team and sponsors helping the 25-year-old race at the very top level against the best riders in the world.

The main focus of Mewse and the team is to win the ACU British championship and the Nora Pro championships, where he will race alongside team-mate Jamie Carpenter on the all-new 2025 Honda CRF450R. Mewse also plans to contest Scottish championship rounds, a round of the Dutch Masters series plus two International races in France.

Former world junior champion Mewse will be helped in his Stateside journey with machinery support from Honda America. He will contest the sandy Southwick round in Massachusetts on June 28. A week later he will ride at Red Bud in Michigan, which is always a huge event as it coincides with the USA’S Fourth of July celebrations. With the Motocross of Nations at Ironman in Indiana on October 5, it means he may have a third race event in the USA this season if he is selected for Team GB.

For the world championship, he will race the British GP at Matterley Basin on June 22 then the deep sand circuits at Lommel in Belgium on August 3 and Arnhem in Holland on August 24.

Mewse, who already finished runner-up in the UK Arenacross series this year despite missing the opening round, said: “My total focus is on winning the British championship for myself and the team. I believe the best way to keep my intensity up and make sure I am the best I can be is to ride against the best riders in the world whenever I can, which is in the AMA Nationals and MXGP series.

“It’ll be a dream come true to race in the AMA series as I have never raced in the USA at all! Of course, these events are a long way off at the moment but if everything is going well with no problems, I’ll be there.”

Team owner, triple world 500 champion Dave Thorpe, said: “We want to do everything we can to give Conrad the best chance of winning the British championship and he believes this is the best way for him – and we fully support it.

“It’s been one of his lifetime goals to race against the best in America, and that’s why the Crendon Tru7 team, Honda, our technical partners and sponsors have come together to help make it all happen. Everyone is very excited for Conrad, and of course for the whole team as the UK championship season starts at the weekend.”

Mewse and Carpenter start their championships campaigns in the new Nora Pro series which kicks off at Oxford Moto Park on Sunday. The ACU British championship starts a week later at Hawkstone Park where Jake Nicholls will join them to race the new Honda CRF250R in the MX2 class.

After Anaheim 2, round four of 250SX West takes place in Glendale on February 1. A short break in the calendar then follows and the 250SX East series fires into life in Tampa, Florida, where Austin Forkner will make his Triumph Racing Factory Team debut. The 250SX West series resumes on February 22 in Arlington, Texas, where Robertson is expected to make his return to racing.

Triumph Racing Factory Team will be represented by Jordon Smith this weekend in Anaheim, where the North Carolina native aims to build on his impressive start to the season. Following two podium results aboard his TF 250-X, Smith lies second overall and just five points from the series lead heading into round three.

Jeremy Coker – General Manager, Triumph Racing America

“At the San Diego supercross last weekend, Stilez overjumped the triple jump and injured his left wrist. We had it evaluated straight away and initially, it looked like physiotherapy would be enough to get Stilez on the line this weekend in Anaheim. Unfortunately, after doing everything we can to get Stilez strong enough to race, we’ll have to postpone his return as he needs to take at least two weeks off the bike. Both the team and Stilez will give it every effort to be at 100% when we return to west coast racing.”

Stilez Robertson – Triumph Racing Factory Team

“I’m completely gutted to miss the next two races. I’ve been off the bike a lot over the last year, so this really hurts me. Hopefully it won’t be too long and this ligament will heal up and I’ll be good to go again! Thanks to the team and people around me for helping me keep my spirits up and I’m looking forward to being back at the races as soon as I can.”

With this new ownership status, Troy Lee Designs is set to channel its renewed energy into the Fall 2024 season and beyond. The company is committed to securing prominent positions in the bike and motocross helmet and technical apparel markets. Enhanced investments will enable Troy Lee Designs to deliver exceptional products, including helmets, technical gear, protection, and sportswear, to our valued dealers, distributors, consumers, and enthusiasts.

Troy Lee, the visionary founder and namesake, will continue to play a crucial role as the Chairman, strategic brand advisor, and inspirational leader of the renowned paint shop. “I’m incredibly passionate about our brand and our future. With strong leadership and dedicated partners, I’m stoked for what’s ahead. Peace & Wheelies!” – Troy Lee

Jon-Erik Burleson, CEO of Troy Lee Designs, expressed his enthusiasm: “Over the past nine months, with the invaluable support of 2 Ride, we have built a robust platform. As an independent company, we are now equipped to grow and unlock the full potential of the premium brand that Troy Lee Designs is destined to be.”

A statement from 2 Ride Group: “2 Ride Group is very pleased to see Troy Lee Designs coming back to its iconic founder. The brand’s return to independence should give it the agility it needs to strengthen its market positioning with an ‘Art & Speed’ approach. We wish them the greatest success!”

During the transition, Troy Lee Designs will assist 2 Ride Group portfolio brands with distribution across North America. Troy Lee Designs is renowned for its quality and excellence in helmets, technical gear, protection, and sportswear. Originally celebrated for its unique helmet designs for top racers, the brand is distinguished by its unparalleled artistry, inspired by its famous paint shop, and reflected in its helmet and gear designs.

450 Class

Moto 1

The first premier class race of the afternoon saw the red plate of entering point leader Hunter Lawrence lead the field through the first turn aboard his Team Honda HRC machine for the MotoSport.com Holeshot. Early on, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger pressured from second with teammate Sexton starting third. Lawrence fended off an initial attack from Plessinger and soon the top three settled into their respective positions.

The lead trio remained unchanged through the first 10 minutes of the moto, but Sexton picked up the pace and was able to make the pass on Plessinger for second. At that point just a couple seconds separated Lawrence from Sexton as the moto reached the halfway point. Sexton bided his time behind Lawrence and did get close enough at point to attempt a pass, but Lawrence held him off and stretched the lead back out entering the final 10 minutes. Behind them, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Justin Cooper was able to catch and pass Plessinger for third.

As they approached the final five minutes of the moto Sexton had once again reeled Lawrence back in, partially aided by heavy lapped traffic. The lead stabilized once more as Sexton made slight contact passing slower riders, which slowed his momentum, but then lappers became a factor again in the final two minutes, which allowed Sexton to close onto the rear fender of the Honda. Less than a second sat between the leaders entering the final two laps. As they navigated one of the track’s slow, bumpy downhills, Lawrence’s bike went sideways and caused him to lose grip of the motorcycle, which then slammed him into the ground. Sexton inherited the lead while Lawrence was able to remount in second, just ahead of Cooper in third.

Sexton cruised to his fourth moto win of the season, 15.5 seconds ahead of Lawrence, who recovered to minimize the damage and finish second. Cooper followed in third, with Plessinger fourth and Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jason Anderson fifth.

Moto 2

The final moto of the day saw Anderson emerge with the MotoSport.com Holeshot, only to be passed by Fire Power Honda’s Michael Webster. Anderson battled back to reclaim the lead while Sexton made a charge on Webster from third. Lawrence started the moto just outside the top five in seventh.

Sensing the moment, Sexton went on the attack in the opening laps. He made the pass on Webster for second and then set his sights on Anderson out front. Sexton closed in, awaited his opportunity, and made the pass to seize control of the moto inside the opening 10 minutes. Further back, Lawrence ran sixth and looked to challenge Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart for fifth. The point leader closed in and made the pass.

Back up front, Sexton’s lead stabilized at around seven seconds, but it was Plessinger who gave pursuit from second after he made the pass on Anderson. A couple positions behind, Lawrence was able to pass Webster to move into fourth place.

Sexton remained in firm control during the second half of the moto and extended his lead to more than 20 seconds in the end, as he completed the sweep of the motos with the largest margin of victory of the season, 21.1 seconds over Plessinger, with Anderson in third. Lawrence missed out on a moto podium for just the second time this season in fourth.

Overall

Sexton’s most dominant outing of the season gave him the fourth 1-1 sweep of his career and his eighth victory in the premier class. Plessinger’s strong second moto and season-best runner-up finish (4-2) capped off a 1-2 outing for Red Bull KTM, while Lawrence extended his six-round podium streak in third (2-4).

The win vaulted Sexton to the top of the championship standings, as the third different rider to carry the red plate this season. He sits seven points ahead of Lawrence, who entered the day with a three-point lead. With Jett Lawrence sidelined, Cooper moved into third following a fifth-place effort (3-6) and sits 48 points out of the lead.

1st: Chase Sexton, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (1-1)

“It feels so good [to win at RedBud]. I don’t even know what to say. This is something special. I had so much fun in that second moto. I had such a good flow. The track was amazing. This is unreal.”

2nd: Aaron Plessinger, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (4-2)

“This is crazy. I’ve never seen [RedBud] look like this in my life. I got a great start [in Moto 2], got by Anderson and then put it on cruise control a bit. They [Anderson and Lawrence] closed in a bit, so I picked it back up to hold onto second. The bike was working awesome today. I’m so pumped.”

3rd: Hunter Lawrence, Team Honda HRC (2-4)

“I’m thankful to not be hurt after the first moto. I struggled a bit in the second moto. I think I maybe hit my head a bit harder than I thought and struggled with my vision a bit. I felt like I had a rev limiter on. I just couldn’t really go any faster than I did.”

450 Class Overall Results (Moto Finish // Points)

1. Chase Sexton, La Moille, Ill., KTM (1-1 // 50)
2. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM (4-2 // 40)
3. Hunter Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda (2-4 // 40)
4. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Kawasaki (5-3 // 37)
5. Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha (3-6 // 36)
6. Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Husqvarna (6-7 // 31)
7. Garrett Marchbanks, Coalville, Utah, Yamaha (7-8 // 29)
8. Kyle Webster, Korumburra, Vic., Australia, Honda (10-9 // 25)
9. Harri Kullas, Tallinn, Estonia, KTM (9-12 // 23)
10. Christian Craig, El Cajon, Calif., Husqvarna (8-13 // 23)

450 Class Championship Standings (Round 6 of 11)

1. Chase Sexton, La Moille, Ill., KTM – 260
2. Hunter Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda – 253
3. Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha – 212
4. Jett Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda – 210
5. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM – 202
6. Dylan Ferrandis, Avignon, France, Honda – 152
7. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Kawasaki – 185
8. Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Husqvarna – 164
9. Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., GASGAS – 148
10. Christian Craig, El Cajon, Calif., Husqvarna – 106

250 Class

Moto 1

The first moto of the afternoon began with the Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki of Ty Masterpool inching ahead of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle for the MotoSport.com Holeshot, but it was the Frenchman who moved into the early lead while Masterpool dropped to third following a pass by Hymas for second. Behind them, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider and point leader Haiden Deegan started fourth, with Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen fifth.

Hymas was aggressive on the opening lap and after his pass on Masterpool he went after Vialle, successfully making a pass for the lead. From there, Hymas put the hammer down to establish a lead of 2.5 seconds on the field, while Vialle and Masterpool settled into second and third, respectively.

Hymas continued to build on his lead, which grew to nearly six seconds 10 minutes into the moto. As Vialle gave pursuit he went down and lost his hold of second. Masterpool assumed the position while Deegan followed in third. Vialle remounted in fourth.

As the moto reached the halfway point Masterpool was able to carve into Hymas’ lead and closed to within two seconds. Deegan also gained ground and lurked in third. Entering the final 10 minutes of the moto, just three seconds separated the top three. Masterpool went on the attack and the pair went side-by-side across the finish line jump, after which Masterpool completed the pass for the lead. He then pulled away as Deegan began to pressure Hymas. Deegan was relentless and made the pass, then set his sights on Masterpool.

As they came to take the white flag Masterpool and Deegan were separated by mere bike lengths. Over the final circuit they took different lines, with Deegan searching for enough momentum to attempt a pass. They raced side-by-side across the sand rollers, but Masterpool inched ahead enough to take Deegan’s line and carry on to the moto win by 0.3 over the Yamaha rider. Vialle was able to make a late pass on Hymas to capture third, while Team Honda HRC’s Jo Shimoda rounded out the top five.

Moto 2

The second and deciding moto saw Hymas lead the field through the first turn for the MotoSport.com Holeshot ahead of Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Pierce Brown and Shimoda. A little further back, Masterpool started deep in the top 10, just ahead of Vialle, while Deegan found himself outside the top 10.

Hymas mirrored his leading effort from Moto 1 to open a comfortable margin over Shimoda, who passed DiFrancesco for second. Kitchen then moved into the top three after a pass around DiFrancesco. Behind the leaders, Masterpool was able to move into the top four, while Vialle and Deegan looked to climb through the pack together at the tail end of the top 10.

As the opening 10 minutes of the moto passed, Hymas had moved out to a lead of more than seven seconds on Shimoda, who looked to hold off a hard-charging Masterpool, who made the pass on Kitchen for third. Meanwhile, both Vialle and Deegan stalled out in their forward progression and ran sixth and eighth, respectively.

While the Honda teammates continued to pull away from the field the attention shifted to Masterpool, who was in control of the overall classification, as he started to lose ground to his teammate Kitchen. With less than five minutes to go Kitchen reclaimed third. Shortly thereafter, Masterpool lost fourth to Vialle and settled into fifth, one position ahead of Deegan.

The battle for the overall remained in flux over the final two laps as Shimoda closed in on Hymas to set up a head-to-head showdown for the moto win with his teammate. A total of 1.2 seconds separated the Honda duo as they took the white flag. A lapped rider worked in Hymas’ favor and allowed him to inch away over the second half of the racetrack. Hymas secured his second career moto win by three seconds over Shimoda, with Kitchen a distant third. Vialle battled back for fourth, with Masterpool holding on for fifth. Deegan went down after he was caught up in a crash by another rider, but held on for sixth.

Overall

Hymas’ moto victory, combined with Masterpool’s late fade, allowed the Honda rider to emerge with his first career win in professional competition (4-1) and become the 93rd different winner in 250 Class history. Masterpool earned his second career podium result with a runner-up effort (1-5), while Shimoda parlayed another strong outing in Moto 2 to secure the final spot on the podium in third (5-2).

Hymas’ victory, and points gain in the championship standings, was negated by a penalty that was assessed to him in Moto 1 for jumping on a red cross flag (Rule 1.6.14, Section F, Item 4). The punishment for the violation was a deduction of five championship points (Penalty Section 3.1.8, Item E.2).

With Hymas’ penalty assessed, Deegan, who missed the overall podium for the first time this season in fifth (2-6), maintained his 42-point lead over Hymas at the halfway point of the season. Vialle, who finished in a tie with Deegan for fourth (3-4) but earned the Moto 2 tiebreaker, remains one additional point back, 43 behind the championship lead.

1st: Chance Hymas, Team Honda HRC (4-1)

“It’s about time. To do it on America’s birthday is incredible. I’m so glad I finally put it together. None of this would be possible without the support of everyone around me, from my team, to my teammates, to my parents. This is the first of many, but I’m proud to do it here (at RedBud).”

2nd: Ty Masterpool, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki (1-5)

“That first 20 minutes of Moto 2 I felt good. I got a bad start but was able to make some passes. Then I just hit a wall. I didn’t get to train before the season [due to injury] and it caught up to me there. I’m still so happy with the moto win and another podium finish.”

3rd: Jo Shimoda, Team Honda HRC (5-2)

“I had a good start and Chance [Hymas] and I were up front. The last couple laps you’re tired, but you try to push through it. I tried, but it didn’t work out. I’m really proud of my teammate to get his first win.”

250 Class Overall Results (Moto Finishes // Points)

1. Chance Hymas, Pocatello, Idaho, Honda (4-1 // 43)
2. Ty Masterpool, Paradise, Texas, Kawasaki (1-5 // 42)
3. Jo Shimoda, Suzuka, Japan, Honda (5-2 // 39)
4. Tom Vialle, Avignon, France, KTM (3-4 // 38)
5. Haiden Deegan, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha (2-6 // 38)
6. Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Kawasaki (6-3 // 36)
7. Casey Cochran, Portsmouth, Va., Husqvarna (7-9 // 28)
8. Ryder DiFrancesco, Bakersfield, Calif., GASGAS (13-7 // 24)
9. Max Anstie, Newbury, England, Yamaha (9-13 // 22)
10. Mark Fineis, Westfield, Ind., Yamaha (11-12 // 21)

250 Class Championship Standings (Round 6 of 11)

1. Haiden Deegan, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha – 276
2. Chance Hymas, Pocatello, Idaho, Honda – 234
3. Tom Vialle, Avignon, France, KTM – 233
4. Jo Shimoda, Suzuka, Japan, Kawasaki – 213
5. Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Kawasaki – 213
6. Ty Masterpool, Paradise, Texas, Kawasaki – 188
7. Pierce Brown, Sandy, Utah, GASGAS – 145
8. Jalek Swoll, Belleview, Fla., Triumph – 138
9. Jordon Smith, Belmont, N.C., Yamaha – 124
10. Ryder DiFrancesco, Bakersfield, Calif., GASGAS – 120

The 2024 Pro Motocross Championship will continue next Saturday, July 13, with its annual visit to the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” and Minnesota’s Spring Creek MX Park. The FXR Spring Creek National Presented by Frescados Tortillas will be highlighted by a one-hour network showcase of 450 Class Moto 1 on NBC at 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET, while Peacock will provide start-to-finish live streaming coverage. The action on Peacock will kick off with Race Day Live Presented by MotoSport.com at 7:30 a.m. PT / 10:30 a.m. ET., followed by uninterrupted moto coverage starting at 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET.

He said on social media: “It’s obviously a bummer, but it’s part of our sport. It was honestly a pretty small crash, but it is what it is. I’ve been pretty lucky with injuries in my career so far, so I guess it’s just my turn. I was happy with the progress we’ve made in the championship since my setback at Hangtown, and I was excited to try and keep my championship. That obviously won’t happen now, but I have a good team around me and will focus on getting healthy again and coming back at 100 percent. I look forward to cheering on Hunter and doing whatever I can to help him the rest of the series.”

He is to have surgery this week but is set to return to represent Australia in the Nations as well as contesting the SuperMotocross finales. He is joined in Team Australia by his brother Hunter and Kyle Webster.

Jett Lawrence (1-2) relied on consistency to emerge with his fourth win of the 2024 season. Photo Credit: MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

Chase Sexton (3-1) earned a Moto 2 victory to secure a runner-up finish at Southwick. Photo Credit: MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

Hunter Lawrence (2-3) captured his fifth straight overall podium result to hang on to the red plate. Photo Credit: MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

250 class

Haiden Deegan (1-2) continued his hot start to the season with a fourth victory in five rounds. Photo Credit: MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

Tom Vialle (2-3) had a victory within reach but settled for a runner-up finish. Photo Credit: MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

Jo Shimoda (9-1) became the newest addition to the overall podium following a Moto 2 victory. Photo Credit: MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

“This marks a new chapter in my career and one that I’m motivated to take full advantage of. I’ve got unfinished business in the United States, especially in Pro Motocross, and I know that Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing will help me tick those boxes. From Southwick on, we’ll start taking steps to understand the YZ250F in order to make a title run in 2025. I’ve never felt more ready,“ said the Brit.

It also means he could be up for a Team GB ride at the Nations in October.

Briton Charlie Putnam and his UK-based team-mate Tristan Purdon officially failed to make the cut in 450 qualifying with 42nd and 37th places respectively as only 36 go straight through of the 92 entrants. Purdon took second and Putnam tenth in the consolation race. So Purdon was through to the main races and finished 23rd then 24th for 25th overall.

Former British championship rider Harri Kullas did make it through in 15th spot. He was 13th in the opener and 17th in moto two for 14th overall.

450 Class

Moto 1

The Honda-mounted Lawrence brothers led the field through the first turn to open Moto 1, with point leader Hunter Lawrence inching ahead of Jett to earn the MotoSport.com Holeshot and hold onto the early lead. Behind them, Phoenix Racing Honda’s Dylan Ferrandis battled his way into third. The Frenchman held the position for just over a lap until Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Justin Cooper made the pass. A little more than seven minutes into the moto, Hunter Lawrence lost traction coming out of a turn and stopped briefly, which allowed Jett Lawrence to assume the lead. Moments later, Cooper endured a similar hiccup, which allowed Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton to move into third.

As the moto wore on, the Lawrences increased their advantage over the field as some miscues by Sexton allowed the lead to grow to nearly 20 seconds entering the final 10 minutes of the moto. The distance between Jett and Hunter hovered around two seconds, with some ebb and flow as the pair navigated lapped riders. With three laps to go the intensity picked up, with less than a second between the siblings. They mirrored lap times and took the white flag with eight tenths separating the teammates. Hunter Lawrence went on the attack and looked for alternate lines to attempt a pass, but it was too little too late.

Jett Lawrence captured his fourth moto win of the season a mere seventh tenths ahead of Hunter, while Sexton followed in a distant third, 36 seconds back. Cooper finished fourth, with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger in fifth.

Moto 2

The final moto of the afternoon started with the Muc-Off/FXR/ClubMX Yamaha of Phil Nicoletti leading the field to the MotoSport.com Holeshot before he gave way to Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jason Anderson. Jett Lawrence then slotted into third, with Hunter Lawrence following into fourth. The Lawrences were quick to pass Nicoletti and take over the remaining podium positions. Sexton followed through into fourth and pressured Hunter Lawrence for third. Sexton made quick work of the points leader to slot into the top three five minutes into the moto.

Sexton continued his push and pressured Jett Lawrence for second, which saw the champ close in on Anderson for the lead. A battle for the top spot ensued and as Anderson looked to fend off Lawrence, it allowed Sexton to make the move past both riders and jump from third to first. Lawrence completed the pass on Anderson and quickly worked his way around Sexton to seize control of the lead 10 minutes into the moto. From there, Lawrence and Sexton settled into their respective positions through the heart of the moto.

With a little more than 10 minutes to go Sexton mounted an attack on Lawrence and made an easy pass to move into the lead. Lawrence gave chase and passed Sexton back, only for Sexton to do the same and put his KTM back out front. Sexton kept a patient Lawrence at bay and as the moto dipped into its final five minutes Sexton lost traction with his front tire and tipped over, which handed the lead back to Lawrence. Sexton remounted in second, but found himself under fire from Hunter Lawrence in third.

Sexton dug deep to get Jett Lawrence back within his sights but the Honda rider managed the lead through to the finish to wrap up his second sweep of the motos this season. He crossed the finish line 3.7 seconds ahead of Sexton, with Hunter Lawrence in third.

Overall

Jett Lawrence’s second 1-1 effort of the summer resulted in his third overall win in four rounds and the 14th victory of his 450 Class career and provided back-to-back wins to follow up his worst outing in the premier class in which he crashed and suffered minor injuries. Sexton (3-2) earned the tiebreaker over Hunter Lawrence (2-3) for the runner-up spot, while the elder Lawrence, who is the championship leader, remains the only rider to finish on the overall podium at each round thus far.

With his four straight podium results to start the season, Hunter Lawrence remains atop the championship standings. He holds a six-point lead over Sexton, with Jett Lawrence in third, eight points out of the lead.

Jett Lawrence, Team Honda HRC

“Chase had some good lines [in Moto 2]. It was a bummer to see him go down. It was his race for sure. My shoulder was a bit more fatigued today. I struggled a bit, so it’s good to get the overall and head into the break.”

Chase Sexton, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

“I felt a lot better in the second moto. My speed was much better. Just too many dang mistakes. I just need to be better. We’ll go back to work over the next two weeks and come back stronger. We were better in Moto 2 than Moto 1, which is good, so we’ve got to keep grinding.”

Hunter Lawrence, Team Honda HRC

“It’s pretty gnarly out there. In the second moto I just didn’t have the explosive fire like I had in Moto 1. I think that was pretty clear. It was good to minimize the damage [in points] and not do anything silly.”

450 Class Overall Results (Moto Finish // Points)

1. Jett Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda (1-1 // 50)
2. Chase Sexton, La Moille, Ill., KTM (3-2 // 42)
3. Hunter Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda (2-3 // 42)
4. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM (5-5 // 34)
5. Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha (4-6 // 34)
6. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Kawasaki (7-4 // 33)
7. Dylan Ferrandis, Avignon, France, Honda (6-7 // 31)
8. Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., GASGAS (10-8 // 26)
9. Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Husqvarna (9-9 // 26)
10. Shane McElrath, Canton, N.C., Suzuki (8-10 // 26)

450 Class Championship Standings (Round 4 of 11)

1. Hunter Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda – 171
2. Chase Sexton, La Moille, Ill., KTM – 165
3. Jett Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda – 163
4. Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha – 143
5. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM – 134
6. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Kawasaki – 130
7. Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., GASGAS – 121
8. Dylan Ferrandis, Avignon, France, Honda – 120
9. Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Husqvarna – 113
10. Freddie Noren, Lidkoping, Sweden, Kawasaki – 82

250 Class

Moto 1

The opening moto of the day got underway with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Nick Romano out front for the MotoSport.com Holeshot, but he was quickly passed by Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing’s Ryder DiFrancesco and the Kawasaki of Masterpool. However, the rider to watch was Team Honda HRC’s Chance Hymas, who clawed his way into the lead before the completion of the opening lap. Well behind was point leader and Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider Haiden Deegan, who started the moto outside the top 20.

As the moto wore on, Hymas, Masterpool, and Team Honda HRC’s Jo Shimoda settled into the top three and all three remained within striking distance of one another as they navigated tricky track conditions. Just as the moto surpassed its halfway point, Hymas had a slight bobble while attempting to navigate lapped riders. With the Honda’s momentum halted momentarily, both Masterpool and Shimoda were able to get by and drop Hymas to third. Behind them, Deegan was on an impressive comeback and managed to claw his way into the top four.

Deegan’s charge forward brought him within reach of Hymas, which forced the Honda rider to respond. With the moto winding down, the battle for second became a three-rider affair between Shimoda, Hymas, and Deegan. A savvy move allowed Deegan to pass Hymas and move into the top three. Deegan then went on the attack against Shimoda. Deegan took advantage of a lapper to make the pass for second and then had two laps to track down Masterpool.

Deegan closed in and took advantage of his first opening to make the move on Masterpool just before the white flag. The Kawasaki rider battled back and kept the fight tight through the finish, but Deegan completed an impressive come-from-behind effort by 2.6 seconds over Masterpool. Shimoda followed in third, with Hymas fourth and DiFrancesco fifth. Deegan posted his fastest lap of the moto on the final circuit, to put the finishing touch on a statement ride.

Moto 2

The second moto saw the trio of Muc-Off/FXR/ClubMX Yamaha riders at the head of the pack, with Coty Schock earning the MotoSport.com Holeshot over teammates Jett Reynolds and Mark Fineis. As they jockeyed for position it was the rookie, Fineis, who emerged with the lead for the first time. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle was also in the mix and made quick moves to jump into second and give pursuit of Fineis. Behind the top two, Masterpool was also pushing forward to slot into third. Deegan, meanwhile, found himself on the ground and started outside the top 20 for the second consecutive moto.

Vialle was patient and waited for his opportunity, which he capitalized on to seize control of the lead just over five minutes into the moto. While leading, Vialle landed off-kilter and went down, which handed the lead back to Fineis and dropped the Frenchman to fourth. Fineis’ lead was short-lived as Masterpool made a quick pass to grab the top spot, while Hymas followed from third.

With a comfortable gap on the field Masterpool went down and gave the lead back to Fineis, but quickly remounted in second. Fineis then crashed out from first a short time later, which allowed Hymas to slip past Masterpool and become the moto’s fifth different leader right as it reached the halfway point. Hymas was able to quickly establish a multi-second lead on Masterpool, who settled into second. Behind the leaders, Vialle ran third but faced pressure from a hard-charging Deegan, who once again marched his way into the top five. Deegan bided his time and eventually took advantage of a bobble by Vialle to move into third.

Back up front, Masterpool mounted a charge for the lead with less than four minutes to go and forced a bobble out of Hymas, which allowed the Kawasaki rider to reclaim the lead. With pressure coming from Deegan, Hymas was able to erase the deficit to Masterpool and make it a three-rider battle to the finish. Deegan got by Hymas and was on Masterpool’s rear fender in the final turns, but the Kawasaki rider held off the threat to secure his first career moto win by a mere three tenths of a second. Hymas finished in third.

Overall

With the moto win, Masterpool (2-1) and Deegan (1-2) finished tied atop the overall classification, but Masterpool earned the second-moto tiebreaker to capture the first overall win of his professional career. He became the 175th rider in Pro Motocross history to earn a 250 Class victory, which also signified the milestone 300th win for the decorated Pro Circuit race team led by Mitch Payton. Hymas secured his second straight podium result in third (4-3).

With three wins and a runner-up finish through the first four rounds, Deegan’s lead in the championship standings sits at 32 points over Hymas. Vialle, who finished fifth (8-4), sits third, 38 points behind Deegan.

Ty Masterpool, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki

“It’s been a rough three to four years. I’m lucky to have a great team around me and just keep my head down. This is proof hard work pays off. I believed in the team around me and in God’s plan and it all worked out.”

Haiden Deegan, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing

“I’m super proud of Masterpool [for the win]. He’s been through a lot of highs and lows. It was a battle and we took it down to the wire. I made things hard on myself today, but we still showed a lot of speed and extended the points lead, so it was still a good day.”

Chance Hymas, Team Honda HRC

“I felt good on the bike all day. I just got to be better. I’m super glad to be on the podium again and show some consistency. Now I’ve got second all to myself [in the point standings] and I’m ready to come out swinging after the break.”

250 Class Overall Results (Moto Finishes // Points)

1. Ty Masterpool, Paradise, Texas., Kawasaki (2-1 // 47)
2. Haiden Deegan, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha (1-2 // 47)
3. Chance Hymas, Pocatello, Idaho, Honda (4-3 // 38)
4. Jo Shimoda, Suzuka, Japan, Honda (3-5 // 37)
5. Tom Vialle, Avignon, France, KTM (8-4 // 32)
6. Julien Beaumer, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., KTM (6-8 // 30)
7. Ryder DiFrancesco, Bakersfield, Calif., GASGAS (5-13 // 26)
8. Pierce Brown, Sandy, Utah, GASGAS (13-6 // 25)
9. Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Kawasaki (10-9 // 25)
10. Jordon Smith, Belmont, N.C., Yamaha (9-10 // 25)

250 Class Championship Standings (Round 4 of 11)

1. Haiden Deegan, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha – 191
2. Chance Hymas, Pocatello, Idaho, Honda – 159
3. Tom Vialle, Avignon, France, KTM – 153
4. Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Kawasaki – 144
5. Jo Shimoda, Suzuka, Japan, Kawasaki – 136
6. Ty Masterpool, Paradise, Texas, Kawasaki – 116
7. Jalek Swoll, Belleview, Fla., Triumph – 116
8. Pierce Brown, Sandy, Utah, GASGAS – 109
9. Julien Beaumer, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., KTM – 103
10. Jordon Smith, Belmont, N.C., Yamaha – 82

The 2024 Pro Motocross Championship will observe its first off weekend of the season before a return to action on Saturday, June 29, with the fifth round from the sands of Southwick, Massachusetts’ legendary The Wick 338. The Crestview Construction Southwick National will provide arguably the toughest challenge of the summer and will feature a full day of live coverage exclusively on Peacock. Streaming coverage will begin with Race Day Live Presented by MotoSport.com at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET., followed by uninterrupted moto coverage at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET.