Supercross Season Wraps Up; Motocross Championship Readies for Action
As the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season concludes this weekend, attention shifts to the highly anticipated AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Key figures returning to the motocross arena include multi-time champions Eli Tomac and Jett Lawrence, both of whom were sidelined early in Supercross due to knee injuries.
Eli Tomac, the reigning 450SX and 450MX Champion, has faced a challenging injury record in recent seasons. His last victory in the 450 National came at Fox Raceway in 2022, and he was looking strong at the start of the 2025 SMX season, securing a win in San Diego before a broken leg at Tampa cut his Supercross season short.
Jett Lawrence, the two-time SuperMotocross World Champion, dominated last year’s Pro Motocross circuit, winning four of the first five rounds. Despite this success, he vacated his 450 Pro Motocross title early last June. Lawrence, boasting an impressive career winning percentage of .9375 in outdoor events, will be returning from an ACL tear incurred on February 1 but is uncertain as the pre-race favorite.
Hunter Lawrence, Jett’s brother and the 2023 250 Class Pro Motocross Champion, also looks to make a comeback following a shoulder injury sustained on the night Tomac was injured in Tampa. Last season, he consistently challenged Red Bull KTM’s Chase Sexton, finishing as runner-up.
Jorge Prado, a four-time FIM Motocross World Champion, aims to rebound from a brief and challenging Supercross debut, which ended prematurely due to injury. His performance in motocross is expected to improve as he excels in outdoor conditions.
Jason Anderson of Monster Energy Kawasaki started Supercross strong but faced a decline in results, leading to an undisclosed leave of absence for personal reasons. He is preparing to return for the Pro Motocross season.
Injuries continue to plague other competitors as well. Ken Roczen, currently third in the 450SX standings, is sidelined for surgery and will not race outdoors initially. Additionally, Justin Barcia of GasGas is out after a knee injury at East Rutherford while contending for a podium.
The 250 class faces even greater injury challenges, but a notable return on the horizon is Jeremy Martin. The former two-time champion has not raced since the 2024 Indianapolis Supercross due to significant concussions and will rejoin the race under the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing tent.
As preparations unfold for the motocross season, these developments set the stage for a compelling championship filled with narratives of comeback and resilience.
