![Jett Runs the Table – [2025 Pro Motocross 450 Recap]](https://all-offroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Jett-Runs-the-Table-1280x640.png)
Quick Context & Standings
- 2025 is the 54th AMA Pro Motocross season.
- Standings (final): Jett Lawrence 509, Hunter Lawrence 454, Eli Tomac 395, Justin Cooper 389, R.J. Hampshire 366.
- Broadcast viewership, live attendance, and engagement hit record growth in 2025.
- Series feeds into the SuperMotocross World Championship.
The Title Fight That Never Was
From round one, the rest of the 450 class was living in Jett Lawrence’s shadow. He didn’t just win motos—he won them in pairs, stacking up doubles like poker chips. Southwick sand? Owned it. RedBud fireworks? He lit the fuse. By the halfway mark, whispers in the pits weren’t about if Jett would win, but whether he’d go perfect again like he nearly did in 2023.
Unadilla was the nail in the coffin. Jett mathematically clinched the championship before the final motos even lined up. Fans at the fences weren’t cheering for drama—they were witnessing a coronation. The only suspense left was whether he’d keep hammering or cruise. Spoiler: he kept hammering.
Brother vs Brother (Sort Of)
Hunter Lawrence made sure this wasn’t a one-man Honda show. The older brother logged podiums, kept his elbows out, and stayed consistent enough to secure second overall. The dream of a Lawrence 1–2 wasn’t just fan fiction—it became reality. But let’s be real: there wasn’t much brother-on-brother contact. Jett had speed nobody else could touch. Hunter’s job was to mop up behind and protect the family brand.
Still, the story of two brothers from Australia taking over America’s premier motocross class is one for the history books. Think about it—when was the last time a family locked down the top two spots in the world’s gnarliest outdoor series? That’s not just dominance—it’s dynasty.
The Defending Champ That Didn’t Defend
Chase Sexton rolled into Pala as the reigning champ. He left battered, sidelined by an opening-round crash that wrecked his year. Fans were robbed of the title fight they wanted: Jett vs Sexton, round two. Instead, Chase spent the summer watching from the couch, rehabbing instead of railing berms. A cruel twist, but that’s motocross. One mistake, one rut, and your season’s toast.
Without Sexton, the fight lost its bite. The class felt lopsided, missing the one guy with the raw pace to possibly hassle Jett. The #1 plate turned into a curse rather than a crown.
Eli Tomac Still Hangs Tough
At 32, Eli Tomac isn’t supposed to be relevant anymore. But he refuses to fade. The Yamaha veteran put together a season of gutsy rides—holeshots, charges, and enough podiums to grab third overall. He’s not as razor-sharp as the Lawrence generation, but when the track got gnarly, Eli’s experience paid dividends. Fans love him because he races like every lap could be his last, and maybe it is—every year might be the farewell tour. But 2025 proved he still has fight left in the tank.
Justin Cooper’s Steady Climb
Justin Cooper won’t be splashed on billboards, but he’ll be in the top five every damn time. The guy rode smart, stayed off the ground, and racked up points until he quietly stole fourth overall. No fireworks, no headlines, but plenty of checks. In a field full of guys who burn bright then crash harder, Cooper’s methodical style feels almost radical. It’s not sexy, but it’s effective.
Hampshire Makes the Leap
R.J. Hampshire finally graduated to the 450 class, and he didn’t just survive—he thrived. Fifth overall in his rookie season is no fluke. R.J. kept his trademark aggression but dialed it back just enough to stay in the mix every weekend. His wide-open style still had fans clutching the fence and screaming, but he proved he can hang with the big boys without cartwheeling into the cheap seats every other moto. Expect him to be even scarier in 2026.
Prado’s Painful Lesson
Europe crowned him. America humbled him. Jorge Prado’s first full U.S. outdoor season was supposed to be a showdown. Instead, it was a string of “what happened?” weekends. From a dislocated shoulder in Supercross to inconsistent motos outdoors, Prado never found rhythm. High Point was the low point—12th and 23rd—and the whispers about whether he’s cut out for U.S. dirt got louder.
To his credit, Prado grabbed holeshots and showed speed early in motos. But he faded, whether from fitness, setup, or just plain frustration. By Budds Creek, he was clawing through the pack just to salvage top-15s. Rumors already swirl about whether Kawasaki will keep him, or if he’ll jump ship. He came to prove he’s world-class, but left with questions.
When the Tracks Fought Back
This season’s circuits were brutal. Southwick’s sand swallowed bikes whole. High Point baked in the sun and rutted into a war zone. RedBud was pure chaos—fans half-drunk, riders half-buried in the dirt. Budds Creek tested survival skills more than sprint speed. And every time the track fought back, the veterans rose while rookies floundered.
The beauty of Pro Motocross is that no two weekends look the same. You can’t finesse your way through Unadilla’s deep ruts. You can’t fake strength at Southwick. You can’t out-smart a track that’s actively trying to kill you. And that’s why fans keep showing up: because anything can happen, even if Jett usually made sure it didn’t.
Honda Rules, Everyone Else Chases
This was Honda’s playground. Jett and Hunter turned the red wing into a symbol of untouchable dominance. Kawasaki, meanwhile, took a public beating thanks to Prado’s struggles. Yamaha had Eli and Cooper holding the line, but not pushing the pace. KTM? A whisper compared to their usual bark. Manufacturers care about optics as much as trophies, and in 2025, Honda hogged both.
The Sport’s Bigger Than Ever
While the racing sometimes felt like Jett versus air, the fans didn’t care. Numbers are up. Attendance is climbing. Streaming numbers broke records. Kids are wearing Lawrence jerseys to school. Motocross isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving. The merger with SuperMotocross means these points matter more, and fans are locked in all year. Outdoors used to feel like the scrappy little brother to stadium lights. Not anymore. In 2025, the dirt owned the spotlight.
The Season That Ate Its Own Riders
The 2025 Pro Motocross 450 class wasn’t balanced. It wasn’t fair. And it wasn’t close. Jett Lawrence ripped through it like a buzzsaw, leaving only questions about how long he can keep this up. But the chaos behind him—injuries, rookies, comebacks, veterans refusing to quit—kept the season from being a snoozer. This was motocross at its rawest: brutal, unpredictable, and unforgiving. And while Jett owned it, everyone else made sure the story stayed wild enough to matter.
