Fire up the grills, folks, because motocross is back! The 53rd season of the Pro Motocross Championship kicked off this past weekend under sunny skies at Fox Raceway in Pala, California. And let me tell you, the racing was nothing short of spectacular!
Jett Lawrence remained unbeaten in 450 Class competition
and is now 24-0 to begin his premier class career.
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The reigning SuperMotocross World Champion, Jett Lawrence, picked up right where he left off last year. The young Aussie dominated the premier 450 Class, extending his win streak to a mind-blowing 24 consecutive motos! That's right, you read that correctly – 24 wins in a row! Talk about a hot streak!
His older brother, Hunter Lawrence, made a strong debut in the 450 Class, finishing a close second overall. The Lawrence brothers going head-to-head? This championship is already shaping up to be epic!
Haiden Deegan captured his third career win following a 1-1 moto sweep.
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Local hero Haiden Deegan put on a show for the hometown crowd in the 250 Class. Deegan rode with impressive control and determination, grabbing a dominant 1-1 victory. Levi Kitchen gave him a good run for his money, finishing a solid second overall.
It wasn't just the established stars who shone at Fox Raceway. With a new season comes a fresh crop of talent, and riders like Chance Hymas and Jalek Swoll showed they'll be contenders throughout the year.
The Pro Motocross train doesn't stop here! Next weekend, we head north to California's Prairie City SVRA for Round 2, the Michael's Reno Powersports Hangtown Motocross Classic. Buckle up, motocross fans, because this season promises to be a wild ride! Head over to www.MOTO.events to get tickets!
