Just one week after his perfect overall-win tally came to an end, Australian Jett Lawrence posted a flawless 1-1 victory at the Southwick, Massachusetts, round of the AMA Pro Motocross series.
It was enough for him to regain the lead in the 250 class title chase.
And, as he and his rivals head to round seven of the series in Millville, Minnesota, this weekend, Lawrence will be looking to carry on the momentum.
Both the 250-class holeshots at Southwick went to Honda rider Lawrence, and despite stiffer-than-usual challenges from his competition – Justin Cooper in moto 1, Levi Kitchen in moto 2 – the reigning champ rode to both wins, crossing the finish line with advantages of 10.8 and 9.5 seconds.
Jett’s brother and team-mate, Hunter Lawrence (who had earned last year’s 250 overall win at The Wick 338), was hurt by poor starts and a scary moto 1 crash that left him banged up and with a chipped tooth. Hunter climbed to sixth by the finish of moto 1, and moto 2 saw him finish seventh.
Jett Lawrence topped the 250 combined qualifying times, his 2’09.153” over a second and a half better than the next-best rider and even competitive against the 450-class racers. Hunter Lawrence had the third-best time.
Jett’s Southwick success raised his AMA Pro Motocross overall win total to 10. The event also delivered his 13th and 14th moto victories.
After losing the 250 class red plate to Hunter for one round, Jett Lawrence is once again in demand, with a 15-point cushion on his brother.
The AMA Pro Motocross season enters its second half, with the Spring Creek National next up, in Millville, Minnesota, this weekend.
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RESULTS & STANDINGS:
Results 250MX Class – Southwick National:
- Jett Lawrence (Hon) 1-1
- Jo Shimoda (Kaw) 2-3
- Justin Cooper (Hon) 3-4
- Levi Kitchen (Yam) 8-2
- RJ Hampshire (Hus) 5-4
- Stilez Robertson (Hus) 7-7
- Hunter Lawrence (Hon) 6-8
- Michael Mosiman (GG) 5-9
- Nate Thrasher (Yam) 15-6
- Jalek Swoll (Hus) 12-10
Standings 250MX Class 2022 after 6 of 12 rounds:
- Jett Lawrence, 261 points
- Hunter Lawrence, 246
- Jo Shimoda, 224