Series Overview
Among the surge in interest of motorsport racing within North America, not many fans have flocked to the equally thrilling and intense side of motorcycle racing. The SuperMotocross World Championship is the culmination of Supercross (indoor racing) and Pro Motocross (outdoor racing) with three playoff races to bookend the championship. For 31 weekends in the year, racers battle each other, the conditions and injuries to stand at the top step of the podium as the SuperMotocross World Champion. With the Supercross portion of the championship coming to an end two weekends ago in Salt Lake City, Utah, racers now set their sights on the upcoming 11 rounds of the Pro Motocross Championship.
Pro Motocross Racing Format
For context, all races within the SuperMotocross World Championship are divided into two classes based on motorcycle engine size. The 250cc class is the home of the youngest racers, and the proving ground before advancing to the older, more experienced competition of the 450cc class. In Pro Motocross, each class races a two race format and for the same length of time, 30 minutes plus two laps. Races take place on the Saturday of each weekend. Racers have limited time in the morning to practice on the track before qualifying begins to set the gate pick order before the first race. To start the race, 40 riders are lined up behind a gate waiting for it to drop before rushing into the first turn. From there, the rider with the most speed, best race craft and high endurance is the likely winner.
250 Class Preview
Ahead of the opening round in California at Fox Raceway, all eyes look at Haiden Deegan to lead the 250 field. The California native enters the 2025 series as the reigning champion as he dominated with five overall wins in the 2024 Pro Motocross campaign. With Deegan at the helm, Levi Kitchen, Chance Hymas, Tom Vialle, Ty Masterpool are likely combatants to steal wins away from Deegan.
| Rider | 2024 Pro Motocross Statistics & Noteables |
| #1 – Haiden Deegan | -Became the 2024 Pro Motocross 250 class Champion -Registered 10 moto wins -Finished on the podium in 18 motos -Worst moto scoring finish was 11th place at Ironman MX -Had nine overall podium finishes, five of them being 1st place -Did not finish worse than 5th in overall finishes |
| #47 – Levi Kitchen | -Completed the series 3rd in the points standings -Finished first in four motos, won both motos at Spring Creek -Registered the second most overall wins with three |
| #10 – Chance Hymas | -Completed the series 4th in the points standings -Scored two moto wins -Became an overall winner for the first time at Redbud -Finished 4th overall four times |
| #16 – Tom Vialle | -Was the runner-up in the championship, 69 points behind Deegan -Registered three moto wins -Had moto finishes of 2nd and 3rd five times -Led the 250 class in 2nd place overall finishes with four |
| #29 – Ty Masterpool | -Finished the series 5th in the points standings -Scored two moto wins -Attained his first overall victory at Highpoint, reaching the 300th win milestone for Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki |
450 Class Preview
Round one of the Pro Motocross championship marks the return from injury of Jett and Hunter Lawrence along with Eli Tomac, who are capable to battle against reigning champion, Chase Sexton. The return of the Lawrence brothers and Tomac brings excitement to the series however, their preparation and health status remain unclear. After the opening round at Fox Raceway, the 450 class will provide more answers than question as for who is able to compete at the front of the field.
| Rider | 2024 Pro Motocross Statistics & Noteables |
| #1 – Chase Sexton | -Became the 2024 Pro Motocross 450 class Champion -Led the 450 class in moto wins with 13 -Led the 450 class in overall victories with seven -Only finished outside of an overall podium finish once at Thunder Valley finishing 5th |
| #3 – Eli Tomac | -Returned from injury for the final two races and finished 3rd overall at Ironman MX |
| #18 – Jett Lawrence | -Placed first in six motos -Registered the overall victory at four of the first five rounds of the series -Exited the series after Southwick due to injury |
| #96 – Hunter Lawrence | -Was the runner-up in the championship finishing 42 points behind Sexton -Recorded three moto wins -Led the 450 class in 2nd place overall finishes with six |
| #2 – Cooper Webb | -Completed one race in the championship at Unadilla and scored 8-35 place moto finishes |
Round 1 – Fox Raceway Preview
The season kicks of today at Fox Raceway in Pala, California with the opening round of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship. Conditions will be optimal for today’s race with no chance of rain and humidity remaining low. Riders will be familiar with the track ahead of qualifying practice as most riders took to the track on press day yesterday.
In the 250 class, Haiden Deegan returns to his home race where scored the overall victory by winning both motos in 2024. Levi Kitchen looks to get some revenge on Deegan after falling short both motos last season, finishing with two second place moto finishes. Tom Vialle and Chance Hymas seek to improve on their overall finishes last season as they finished third and fourth respectively. Ahead of the first gate drop the question remains consistent, who will be able to challenge Deegan?
Excitement is in the air for the 450 class ahead of the opening round. With several riders returning from injury, the question remains, who is fully healthy and most prepared? Jett Lawrence has been dominant at Fox Raceway to say the least. Dating back to his first professional race at Fox Raceway in 2020, Jett has won the overall at all seven races he has entered, winning 11 of the possible 14 motos and finished no worse than second place in a moto. Eli Tomac and Chase Sexton will have their eyes set on returning to the top step of the podium at Fox Raceway as the two riders split the wins at the two rounds the race track hosted in the 2022 championship.
