Pro Motocross Championship Preview: High Stakes and Potential Comebacks
The 2025 Pro Motocross Championship is set to commence this Saturday, showcasing an exceptionally competitive field with several top contenders—such as brothers Hunter and Jett Lawrence, Eli Tomac, and Jorge Prado—returning from injuries. As they prepare for the season opener, uncertainty looms regarding their readiness. Questions about speed, fitness, and bike setup will preoccupy their minds as the race approaches, particularly with a start time scheduled for 1:55 p.m. local time.
Notably absent from the spotlight is Chase Sexton, who comes into the race healthy and confident, contrasting with the doubts facing the injured stars. The unique unpredictability of motocross means even the most experienced racers cannot foresee the outcomes as gate drops, highlighting the sport’s inherent drama.
In a revival of women’s motocross, the WMX Championship returns in 2025 with a six-round series running alongside the AMA Pro Motocross Championship on Fridays. This resurgence follows years of limited professional opportunities for female riders, granting them a platform to race on elite tracks.
Returning champion Lachlan Turner will be a focal point, having shown exceptional form, while competitors like Kyleigh Stallings and Charli Cannon, a seven-time Australian champion, are expected to raise the stakes. Cannon impressed at the FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup, sweeping all three motos, but the challenge of adapting to a new environment in the U.S. could affect her performance.
With this newly structured series, the WMX aims to elevate the profile of female motocross, offering a competitive atmosphere that reflects the caliber of its participants. Fans can anticipate thrilling races and the potential for groundbreaking performances from the next generation of female racers, who now have an established championship to aspire to.
