Hunter Lawrence clinches the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross 450MX title

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Hunter Lawrence clinches the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross 450MX title
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Hunter Lawrence secured his first AMA Pro Motocross 450 National Championship at the Ironman Raceway season finale on August 31, 2026. The 27-year-old Australian entered the event with a one-point lead over his brother and Honda HRC Progressive teammate, Jett Lawrence. Despite a chaotic first moto where he was involved in a collision with Haiden Deegan, Hunter finished eighth while Jett placed 11th. In the second moto, Jorge Prado swept the day's events, while Hunter Lawrence placed fourth to clinch the Edison Dye Cup. The brothers traded the points lead six times throughout a summer season that saw them win 20 of 22 motos. This victory marks the 16th premier-class riders' title for Honda in the Pro Motocross series.

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  • Hunter Lawrence earned his first career 450 National Championship.
  • Jorge Prado won both motos at the Ironman Raceway finale.
  • The Lawrence brothers combined to win 20 of 22 motos this season.
  • Honda secured the 450 manufacturers' crown and a 1-2 riders' finish.
  • Jett Lawrence finished the season as the 450MX runner-up.
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Hunter Lawrence closed out a season-long duel with his younger brother Jett to claim his first AMA Pro Motocross 450 National Championship at Ironman Raceway. The 27-year-old Australian entered the finale with a single-point lead over his Honda HRC Progressive teammate and reigning champion, then survived a chaotic final round to secure the Edison Dye Cup.

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