2025 Fox Raceway Motocross Results: Top Riders Shine

The excitement for the Pala Casino Fox Raceway National was palpable as fans filled the venue. They eagerly awaited the start of a new pro motocross championship season, looking for early indicators of form. All eyes were on the track for the latest Fox Raceway motocross results, a critical first look at the contenders. This day, at the renowned fox raceway, would answer many questions for riders, teams like Team Honda HRC, and the sport's rising stars. This event marked Round One of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, a significant day for ama pro racing. The 450 Class promised incredible racing with a stacked field. Four premier class champions—Chase Sexton, Jett Lawrence, Eli Tomac, and Jorge Prado—were healthy and ready to battle at the fox raceway national. The predictions and speculation ceased when the gate dropped, letting the demanding track dictate the narrative. The 250 Class was equally charged, with Haiden Deegan, representing Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing, returning to defend his title against a hungry pack of competitors eager to make their mark. Perfect Conditions and Early Pace The weather at Fox Raceway offered perfect conditions for high-intensity racing. Morning fog initially kept things cool, with temperatures around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. As the day progressed, abundant sunshine broke through, and the temperature was set to reach a pleasant 74 degrees, ideal for the resort fox raceway national. These moderate temperatures set the stage for a compelling afternoon of pro motocross. Practice sessions kicked off early, with everyone keen to see who would set the initial pace on the challenging circuit. The efforts of teams like Yamaha Star Racing's were immediately under scrutiny. RJ Hampshire was notably making his debut in the 450 Class today, a significant moment in his career. It was a big step for the skilled rider, previously a force in the 250s. Many were curious to see how he would adapt to the more powerful machinery and the elite competition, including experienced racers like Jason Anderson and Cooper Webb. 250 Class Qualifiers: Session 1 Kicks Off The first 250 qualifier of the year at the raceway national had few major surprises initially. Chance Hymas, riding for Honda HRC, showed good speed early in the session, signaling his intent. But it was not long before Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing's Haiden Deegan made his presence felt. Deegan posted a fast 2:19.853 lap time, quickly establishing himself near the top. He then bettered it on his last lap, clocking in at 2:18.940, a testament to his skill and the performance of his Yamaha. Tom Vialle, on his KTM, was the closest competitor to Deegan. Vialle's time was nearly a second slower at 2:19.909, highlighting Deegan's impressive pace. Some big names found themselves further down the list than expected in this initial session. Riders like Michael Mosiman, Jordon Smith, Max Vohland, and Nate Thrasher were outside the top ten, likely analyzing data to find faster times as the day progressed. Jeremy Martin, a veteran in the class, seemed to be taking a more measured approach, finishing 18th fastest. The Kawasaki KX250 mounted riders were also looking to improve. 250 Group A - Qualifying 1 Results Pos Rider Best Lap Hometown Bike 1 Haiden Deegan 2:18.940 Temecula, CA Yamaha YZ250F 2 Tom Vialle 2:19.909 Avignon, France KTM 250 SX-F 3 Levi Kitchen 2:20.205 Washougal, WA Kawasaki KX250 4 Ryder DiFrancesco 2:20.719 Bakersfield, CA GasGas MC 250F Factory Edition 5 Ty Masterpool 2:21.077 Paradise, TX Kawasaki KX250 Full Group A Qualifier 1 Results 250 Group B - Qualifying 1 Results Pos Rider Best Lap Hometown Bike 1 Alexander Fedortsov 2:21.518 Hallandale, FL Yamaha YZ250F 2 Avery Long 2:22.286 New London, MN KTM 250 SX-F 3 Dalton Venter 2:24.268 Meyersdale Yamaha YZ250F 4 Cole Timboe 2:24.593 Yamaha YZ250F 5 CJ Benard 2:24.612 Peoria, AZ KTM 250 SX-F Full Group B Qualifier 1 Results 450 Class Qualifiers: Lawrence Brothers Make Noise The 450 Class first qualifying session saw more names swapping the top spot, demonstrating the depth of talent in ama pro motocross. Derek Drake was fastest early on, a promising start. He eventually finished 12th with a 2:21.627, an impressive result considering it was his first race this year after a challenging battle with Lyme Disease. His determination was clear for all to see. When the serious times started dropping, the veteran Eli Tomac, riding for Monster Energy Yamaha Star, set a benchmark of 2:18.144. That time held for a bit, putting pressure on the field. But then Hunter Lawrence, part of the formidable Team Honda HRC, laid down a blistering 2:17.416. Shortly after, his brother, Team Honda HRC Progressive's Jett Lawrence, stunned everyone with an incredible 2:15.029, signaling his readiness despite a previous torn ACL. Tomac tried to answer on his last lap but managed a 2:17.275, still over a second slower than Jett, while Jason Anderson, captured by Align Media on his Kawasaki, was seventh fastest in this opening 450 qualifier. Riders like Joey Savatgy were also pushing hard to find their rhythm on the demanding track. Jorge Prado, the reigning MXGP champion making his much-anticipated AMA Pro Motocross debut, took some time to get up to speed with the different format and track style. His best lap of 2:20.093 put him in eighth. Chase Sexton, now on KTM, had a similar story; he looked smooth on his KTM 450 SX-F but could not string together a perfect fast lap initially. Sexton ended up tenth with a 2:20.187. Both Prado and Sexton were expected to pick up the pace in the second session as the track conditions evolved and better race lines formed under the abundant sunshine at the Resort Fox Raceway National presented by Pala Casino. 450 Group A - Qualifying 1 Results Pos Rider Best Lap Hometown Bike 1 Jett Lawrence 2:15.029 Landsborough, Australia Honda CRF450R 2 Eli Tomac 2:17.275 Cortez, CO Yamaha YZ450F 3 Hunter Lawrence 2:17.416 Landsborough, Australia Honda CRF450R Works Edition 4 Justin Cooper 2:18.659 Cold Spring Harbor, NY Yamaha YZ450F 5 Aaron Plessinger 2:19.667 Hamilton, OH KTM 450 SX-F Full Group A Qualifier 1 Results 450 Group B - Qualifying 1 Results Pos Rider Best Lap Hometown Bike 1 Benoit Paturel 2:23.031 France Suzuki RM-Z450 2 Valentin Guillod 2:23.517 Switzerland Yamaha YZ450F 3 Tyler Stepek 2:24.350 Mount Airy, MD Yamaha YZ450F 4 Brad West 2:24.782 Menifee, CA Yamaha YZ450F 5 Nicholas Lapucci 2:25.272 Italy Kawasaki KX450 Full Group B Qualifier 1 Results 250 Qualifiers: Hymas Shocks in Session 2 Times indeed grew faster in the second round of 250 qualifiers, as many had predicted with the evolving track. Garrett Marchbanks, on his Kawasaki, set a quick 2:18.635 early on, signaling that faster laps were imminent. Marchbanks held the top spot for a considerable portion of the session, as many riders behind him were getting into the 2:18 and 2:19 lap times, making for a tight qualifying battle. The competition was fierce among the sport's rising stars. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing's Haiden Deegan took a few laps to find his optimal rhythm and lines. He posted a time good enough for third on his third lap, showing his consistent speed. Deegan, always pushing for more, then topped the charts with a 2:18.592 two laps later. It looked like his time would stick as the fastest, and he was even pulled aside for a TV interview. However, Chance Hymas of Team Honda HRC then laid down a scorching 2:16.952 right at the end of the session. Deegan saw the time, acknowledged it with a laugh, and headed back to the pits; Hymas had impressively stolen the top qualifying spot with that brilliant lap on his Honda. 250 Group A - Qualifying 2 Results Pos Rider Best Lap Hometown Bike 1 Chance Hymas 2:16.952 Pocatello, ID Honda CRF250R Works Edition 2 Haiden Deegan 2:18.592 Temecula, CA Yamaha YZ250F 3 Julien Beaumer 2:18.623 Lake Havasu City, AZ KTM 250 SX-F 4 Garrett Marchbanks 2:18.635 Coalville, UT Kawasaki KX250 5 Levi Kitchen 2:18.830 Washougal, WA Kawasaki KX250 Full Group A Qualifier 2 Results 250 Group B - Qualifying 2 Results LNGBAK Pos Rider Best Lap Hometown Bike 1 Avery Long 2:22.722 New London, MN KTM 250 SX-F 2 Alexander Fedortsov 2:22.749 Hallandale, FL Yamaha YZ250F 3 CJ Benard 2:24.312 Peoria, AZ KTM 250 SX-F 4 Jace Allred 2:25.724 Riverton, UT Honda CRF250R 5 Chandler Baker 2:26.550 Tulsa, OK Husqvarna FC 250 Full Group B Qualifier 2 Results 250 Combined Qualifying Results Pos Rider Best Lap Hometown Bike 1 Chance Hymas 2:16.952 Pocatello, ID Honda CRF250R Works Edition 2 Haiden Deegan 2:18.592 Temecula, CA Yamaha YZ250F 3 Julien Beaumer 2:18.623 Lake Havasu City, AZ KTM 250 SX-F 4 Garrett Marchbanks 2:18.635 Coalville, UT Kawasaki KX250 5 Levi Kitchen 2:18.830 Washougal, WA Kawasaki KX250 Full 250 Combined Qualifying Results 450 Qualifiers: Jett Lawrence Dominates Again In the second 450 qualifying session, Eli Tomac came out strong, showing his trademark speed. He quickly set a fast lap of 2:17.019 on his Monster Energy Yamaha. However, a few laps later, Team Honda HRC Progressive's Jett Lawrence responded in a significant way. He ripped off an astounding 2:14.379 lap, lowering the benchmark considerably. Chase Sexton also improved his time, posting a 2:15.633 on his KTM 450 SX-F, while Tomac also broke into the 2:15 range with a 2:15.986, setting up an exciting prospect for the motos. Nobody else could approach Jett Lawrence's 2:14 time, a clear statement of his dominant performances in qualifying. Jorge Prado's best was a 2:18.794 for eighth fastest, showing improvement as he adapted. It is worth noting this is his first AMA Pro Motocross national event. The qualifying format in America is much quicker than MXGP, giving riders less time to learn the intricacies of the track here. The stage was set for some fantastic motos, with Progressive's Jett Lawrence, Sexton, and Tomac trading fast times, offering a great preview for the afternoon's races at the Fox Raceway national presented by Pala Casino. 450 Group B - Qualifying 2 Results Pos Rider Best Lap Hometown Bike 1 Benoit Paturel 2:21.565 France Suzuki RM-Z450 2 Valentin Guillod 2:21.641 Switzerland Yamaha YZ450F 3 Nicholas Lapucci 2:22.008 Italy Kawasaki KX450 4 Tyler Stepek 2:24.672 Mount Airy, MD Yamaha YZ450F 5 Mason Semmens 2:24.884 Australia KTM 450 SX-F Full Group B Qualifier 2 Results 450 Combined Qualifying Results Pos Rider Best Lap Hometown Bike 1 Jett Lawrence 2:14.379 Landsborough, Australia Honda CRF450R 2 Chase Sexton 2:15.633 La Moille, IL KTM 450 SX-F 3 Eli Tomac 2:15.986 Cortez, CO Yamaha YZ450F 4 Justin Cooper 2:16.616 Cold Spring Harbor, NY Yamaha YZ450F 5 Hunter Lawrence 2:17.218 Landsborough, Australia Honda CRF450R Works Edition Full 450 Combined Qualifying Results 250 Moto 1: Deegan Takes Charge Chance Hymas, representing Team Honda, grabbed the holeshot to start the first 250 moto with an excellent launch. However, Ty Masterpool, on his Kawasaki KX250, railed an outside berm perfectly. He launched past Hymas into the lead with an explosive and skillful move. Hymas stayed composed and retook the lead quickly, showcasing his race craft. Julien Beaumer, riding a KTM 250 SX-F, was behind Masterpool and soon moved into second place. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing's Haiden Deegan had a mediocre start by his standards, running around seventh in the early laps. He patiently worked his way forward, picking off riders methodically. About ten minutes into the moto, Deegan found another gear and began his charge. He passed Masterpool and closed in on Beaumer. Beaumer was a couple of seconds behind Hymas at this point. A great battle for the lead seemed likely, but Hymas then made a mistake after the finish line jump and went down, which handed Beaumer the lead. Beaumer then spun out entering an uphill section, losing crucial drive; Energy Yamaha Star Racing's Haiden Deegan capitalized, took the lead, and impressively checked out, winning comfortably by a significant margin. Behind Deegan's dominant performance, the action for the remaining podium spots was intense. Jo Shimoda, on his Honda HRC machine, came on very strong as the moto progressed. A three-way fight for second erupted between Beaumer, Hymas, and Shimoda. They battled hard for several laps, thrilling the crowd at Fox Raceway. Shimoda eventually won that fight to take second, with Hymas finishing third. Tom Vialle, after a bad start, finished strong on his KTM sx-f to edge Beaumer for fourth late in the race. Nate Thrasher unfortunately had a tough moto; after a crash, he was taken to a local hospital for observation, a concerning end to his first race. 250 Moto 1 Results Pos Rider Best Lap Hometown Bike 1 Haiden Deegan 2:20.087 Temecula, CA Yamaha YZ250F 2 Jo Shimoda 2:21.229 Suzuka, Japan Honda CRF250R Works Edition 3 Chance Hymas 2:19.483 Pocatello, ID Honda CRF250R Works Edition 4 Tom Vialle 2:21.054 Avignon, France KTM 250 SX-F 5 Julien Beaumer 2:18.740 Lake Havasu City, AZ KTM 250 SX-F Full 250 Moto 1 Results 450 Moto 1: Jett Lawrence Untouchable Any questions about Team Honda HRC Progressive's Jett Lawrence's form after his recovery from a torn ACL were answered emphatically and quickly. The Honda HRC Progressive's Jett Lawrence dominated the first 450 moto from start to finish with an awesome display. He jumped to an early lead after a slight bump with his brother, Hunter Lawrence. He immediately pulled a significant gap on Justin Cooper, riding for Monster Energy Yamaha Star, in second place. The battle for the win was effectively over almost before it truly began, showcasing Jett's preparedness. Behind HRC Progressive's Jett Lawrence, there was plenty of drama and position changes. Chase Sexton ran fourth early but encountered goggle issues, a common problem in motocross. He tossed them on the first lap, impacting his vision. After that, he could not close on Hunter Lawrence, who held third. A few laps later, Sexton had a violent crash after the finish line jump. He was down for a while before getting up, clearly in pain; he went straight to the mechanic's area, his moto unfortunately done. Eli Tomac, another Monster Energy Yamaha star, did not get a good start, coming from around tenth. He gained spots quickly but stalled his progress once he reached fourth behind the impressive RJ Hampshire. Tomac closed on Hunter Lawrence late but could not make a pass for third. Hampshire had a great debut 450 moto, holding fifth for a long time before Aaron Plessinger on his KTM 450 sx-f eventually passed him. Hampshire finished a commendable sixth, ahead of Jorge Prado, who continued his adaptation to AMA pro racing. Cooper Webb's factory Yamaha started smoking heavily mid-race. He tried to nurse it home, but the machine expired, leaving him with a disappointing 37th place DNF and a tough start to his championship campaign at the raceway national. The conditions were challenging, but Jett Lawrence made it look easy, maintaining his unbeaten record in motos he finishes strong. 450 Moto 1 Results Pos Rider Best Lap Hometown Bike 1 Jett Lawrence 2:19.185 Landsborough, Australia Honda CRF450R 2 Justin Cooper 2:20.033 Cold Spring Harbor, NY Yamaha YZ450F 3 Hunter Lawrence 2:20.292 Landsborough, Australia Honda CRF450R Works Edition 4 Eli Tomac 2:20.594 Cortez, CO Yamaha YZ450F 5 Aaron Plessinger 2:21.265 Hamilton, OH KTM 450 SX-F Full 450 Moto 1 Results 250 Moto 2: Deegan Doubles Down The second 250 moto started with two KTM sx-f machines up front, showcasing the brand's competitiveness. Tom Vialle and Julien Beaumer led the pack early. Beaumer quickly took the lead from Vialle and looked like he might pull away, riding with confidence. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing's Haiden Deegan had a much better start this time, running in third place. He had Jo Shimoda right behind him on his Honda, but racing's haiden deegan did not rush things, showing maturity. Similar to the first moto, energy yamaha star racing's haiden deegan ramped up his pace about ten minutes into the race. He strategically passed Vialle and then methodically hunted down Beaumer. Deegan applied intense pressure, forcing Beaumer to defend hard. Beaumer held him off for a short time, but Deegan's pass seemed inevitable given his pace. Once in front, Deegan again pulled away for the win, securing a perfect 1-1 on the day. Beaumer then had to deal with a charging Jo Shimoda, who eventually made the pass for second. Vialle also got by Beaumer, moving into third. Garrett Marchbanks, on his Kawasaki kx, pressured Beaumer next for fourth, but Beaumer managed to hold him off and finish fourth, a strong ride. Levi Kitchen unfortunately had a mechanical problem with his bike, possibly a Kawasaki kx issue, and was unable to finish the moto, a tough break for the talented rider. 250 Moto 2 Results Pos Rider Best Lap Hometown Bike 1 Haiden Deegan 2:20.177 Temecula, CA Yamaha YZ250F 2 Jo Shimoda 2:19.931 Suzuka, Japan Honda CRF250R Works Edition 3 Tom Vialle 2:21.166 Avignon, France KTM 250 SX-F 4 Julien Beaumer 2:20.846 Lake Havasu City, AZ KTM 250 SX-F 5 Garrett Marchbanks 2:20.372 Coalville, UT Kawasaki KX250 Full 250 Moto 2 Results 250 Class Overall Fox Raceway Motocross Results Haiden Deegan's perfect 1-1 finishes gave him the overall win in the 250 class at the Fox Raceway national, a fantastic start to his title defense. His performance was a highlight of the compelling afternoon. Jo Shimoda's consistent 2-2 scores aboard his Honda earned him second overall, showcasing his speed and consistency. Tom Vialle rounded out the podium with 4-3 moto finishes, a solid result for the KTM rider. These results for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing's Haiden Deegan were particularly noteworthy. Pos Rider Hometown Motos Bike 1 Haiden Deegan Temecula, CA 1-1 Yamaha YZ250F 2 Jo Shimoda Suzuka, Japan 2-2 Honda CRF250R Works Edition 3 Tom Vialle Avignon, France 4-3 KTM 250 SX-F 4 Chance Hymas Pocatello, ID 3-6 Honda CRF250R Works Edition 5 Julien Beaumer Lake Havasu City, AZ 5-4 KTM 250 SX-F Full 250 Overall Results 450 Moto 2: Lawrence vs. Tomac Instant Classic What a second 450 moto it was, a true spectacle for the fans at the Resort Fox Raceway. Hunter Lawrence, from Team Honda HRC, grabbed a big holeshot. But his brother, Team Honda HRC Progressive's Jett Lawrence, quickly moved into the lead with authority. It initially looked like a potential repeat of Jett's first moto dominance, but Eli Tomac, on his Monster Energy Yamaha, had other plans. Starting third, Tomac made quick work of passing Hunter Lawrence for second on lap two. He immediately went after Jett Lawrence, closing the gap rapidly. Soon, Tomac was right on Jett's rear wheel, applying immense pressure. The crowd roared as they flew over the finish line nearly side-by-side, lap after lap. The two leaders started to pull away from the rest of the field, engaging in a fierce duel. Tomac pressured Jett relentlessly, making it one of the most intense challenges anyone has put on Jett in a long time in AMA Pro Motocross. They yo-yoed a bit, with each rider appearing stronger on different parts of the challenging Fox Raceway track. At one point, Tomac lost the tow slightly and dropped back several seconds. However, in the final ten minutes, Tomac mounted another incredible charge and closed the gap again, thrilling the spectators. He was all over Jett once more, looking for any opening. Honda HRC Progressive's Jett Lawrence weathered the storm with remarkable composure and pulled away slightly in the final few laps for the hard-fought win. Afterward, Jett was overcome with emotion, celebrating with tears, showing how much this victory meant after his injury. Behind them, Hunter Lawrence and Aaron Plessinger had a great battle for third. Plessinger, on his KTM 450 sx-f edition, stuck with Hunter the whole race. Late in the race, Hunter made a small mistake and went off track, which handed third place to a very deserving Aaron Plessinger. This race will be remembered as a highlight of the Fox Raceway National presented by Pala Casino and a great example of Pro Motocross at its best, under moderate temperatures set for perfect racing. 450 Moto 2 Results Pos Rider Best Lap Hometown Bike 1 Jett Lawrence 2:16.736 Landsborough, Australia Honda CRF450R 2 Eli Tomac 2:17.768 Cortez, CO Yamaha YZ450F 3 Aaron Plessinger 2:20.818 Hamilton, OH KTM 450 SX-F 4 Hunter Lawrence 2:20.701 Landsborough, Australia Honda CRF450R Works Edition 5 Jason Anderson 2:21.694 Edgewood, NM Kawasaki KX450SR Full 450 Moto 2 Results Championship Kickoff: Final 450 Fox Raceway Motocross Results Progressive's Jett Lawrence's incredible 1-1 performance gave him the overall victory in the 450 class, a dominant display to start the season. Eli Tomac's strong second moto secured him second overall with 4-2 scores, a testament to his fighting spirit. Hunter Lawrence finished third overall (3-4), making it a great day for the Lawrence brothers and Team Honda HRC, reflecting the strength of team honda hrc progressive's Jett Lawrence as well. This outcome for the Fox Raceway motocross results sets a high bar for the rest of the ama pro championship. The support from Fox Racing was evident throughout the venue. Pos Rider Hometown Motos Bike 1 Jett Lawrence Landsborough, Australia 1-1 Honda CRF450R 2 Eli Tomac Cortez, CO 4-2 Yamaha YZ450F 3 Hunter Lawrence Landsborough, Australia 3-4 Honda CRF450R Works Edition 4 Aaron Plessinger Hamilton, OH 5-3 KTM 450 SX-F 5 Justin Cooper Cold Spring Harbor, NY 2-8 Yamaha YZ450F Full 450 Overall Results Conclusion The opening round at the Resort Fox Raceway national presented by Pala Casino delivered all the thrills and excitement fans had hoped for from pro motocross. Haiden Deegan, one of the sport's rising stars from Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing's Haiden Deegan's team, started his 250 title defense perfectly with two dominant moto wins. In the 450 class, Team Honda HRC Progressive's Jett Lawrence showed he is back and perhaps better than ever after his torn ACL, showcasing some truly dominant performances. His fierce battle with Eli Tomac in the second moto was an instant classic, a highlight of a compelling afternoon under abundant sunshine. The day at Fox Raceway was packed with drama, incredible speed, and raw skill. These Fox Raceway motocross results establish an exciting tone for the rest of the AMA Pro Motocross championship season, with riders like Jorge Prado, Chase Sexton, and Justin Cooper all looking to challenge. Benoit Paturel and Joey Savatgy also showed moments of promise, adding to the depth of the field.