Jett Flys to A1 Win!

Lawrence makes history with Anaheim 450SX victory on debut

First-ever rookie to win a premier class Supercross at maiden attempt.

Image: Octopi Media.

Australian Jett Lawrence has become the first rookie in history to win on debut in the premier class of Monster Energy Supercross, the Team Honda HRC rider going wire-to-wire in tonight’s Anaheim 450SX main event.

It was Lawrence who took the holeshot and maintained control from there on his way to a 7.188s win, however, both Jason Anderson (Monster Energy Kawasaki) and Cooper Webb (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing) both kept him in sight early on.

It was Anderson who held strong for the runner-up result on the new KX450, after Webb crashed while challenging him for position. That elevated defending champion Chase Sexton onto the podium, clear of Red Bull KTM teammate Aaron Plessinger in P4 and Dylan Ferrandis (Phoenix Racing Honda) in fifth.

Places six through 10 were filled by a resurgent Webb after remounting, Justin Barcia (TLD Red Bull GasGas), Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Justin Cooper following a late move on teammate Eli Tomac upon return, and Ken Roczen (Progressive Ecstar Suzuki) despite going down on the opening lap.

Of note, MXGP champion Jorge Prado’s first Supercross appearance with Red Bull GasGas resulted in a 13th-place finish, giving him something to build on in the coming weeks.

In addition, the premier class debut of Hunter Lawrence didn’t go to plan, crashing in the first turn of his heat and then being unable to transfer via the last chance qualifier into the main event.

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Jett Lawrence, Hunter Lawrence, & Dylan Ferrandis Final Testing Before A1

With just hours remaining before the gate drops on the 2024 season, we headed out to the Honda test track on Thursday before Anaheim 1 to scope out how the Honda HRC boys are feeling as well as Phoenix Honda's Dylan Ferrandis who was putting in laps as well. This was the last time each of them got some final testing in before the 2024 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season kicks off in Angel Stadium this Saturday night.

SX King Talks Anaheim 1

The SMX Insiders are back for season 2 of giving you the behind-the-scenes scoop on the sport you love. Jason Weigandt and Jason Thomas are on hand to preview the opening race of the 2024 SuperMotocross season. The traditional opener at A1 has all the superstars of the sport ready for gate drop and Clinton Fowler comes along to give you a reason to believe in each of the contenders in Fowlers Facts. The King of Supercross himself, Jeremy McGrath, chats with the Insiders in the big Interview, and hear from the athletes themselves as to why A1 just hits different.

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Unyielding: Virtues of a Champion

A Chase Sexton Film by Alpinestars

Chase Sexton made his ascent to the summit of Supercross racing faster than most, with the 24-year-old already boasting both the 2019 and 2020 250 East Regional Supercross Championships and the 2023 premier class 450 Supercross Championship to his name. While his emergence as a championship contender at the highest level of our sport hasn't come without a great deal of scrutiny, expectation, and setbacks, there can be no doubting the talent and unstoppable determination that this bright young star brings to our sport. Our latest film Unyielding: Virtues of a Champion brings us a first-hand look at what it takes to navigate the rise to superstardom as an up-and-coming dirt bike racer. For Chase Sexton, that journey has been anything but easy. With appearances from both of Chase's parents, Kelly and Keir Sexton, as well as Chase himself, the film delves into the different kinds of trials and challenges he's faced along the way, highlighting the importance of keeping his family around and involved in his racing program, and ensuring that he never loses the integrity and good morals that he was raised with that have helped him become the great young man that he is today. We also sit down with Chase's high-performance trainer Peter Park, a man who has typically kept a low profile in industry circles, to discover firsthand the rigorous fitness regime and training principles that have guided Chase and helped him become one of the most physically impressive athletes to ever line up on the gate. Here at Alpinestars, we could not be more proud to be part of Chase Sexton's program and ongoing success. A brilliant racer and athlete, an inspiring and determined man, and most importantly, a champion both on and off the bike. We hope you enjoy the film and we look forward to the many years ahead with Chase and his family flying the Alpinestars flag.

Savatgy Set to Race Triumph 250 in the Supercross 450 Class!?

Joey Savatgy has signed with Triumph to race their 250 in 2024. It has been decided by the team and team managers that Savatgy won’t be allowed to race in the 250 AMA Supercross this season.

After the situation arose where Joey Savatgy was unable to participate in the 250 Supercross Championship due to his recent signing with Triumph, he posted a hint about his future racing plans for this season on social media. He posed a question regarding whether he can ride his 250 in the 450 class. Many riders confirmed that he can, and we know that several riders have done this before, making it to the main event, including Justin Starling, who left a comment mentioning his participation in Tampa and making the main event. Starling also noted that McElrath did it in Daytona one year. It will be really cool to see Joey Savatgy participating in some of the 450 Supercross races and trying to qualify for the main event in the deepest field ever in the 450 Class, adding another exciting dimension to his racing career.

When the Pro Motocross series kicks off in May, established star Joey Savatgy will compete for Triumph Racing in the 250 Class. With seven overall wins and 14 overall podium results in the 250 Class, the experienced racer is a former title contender fully focused on a successful season in 2024.

“To be a part of Triumph Racing is very special,” Savatgy said. “For where I’m at in my career, it gives me the opportunity to be back racing on factory equipment, which will allow me to prove to myself that I’m still capable of being a title contender. As the Triumph is an all-new bike, I expected it to take some time to get used to it, but it was actually quite quick and easy. In particular, the chassis has a soft feeling, and this makes the bike really easy and comfortable to ride. The base platform of the standard bike is a great place to work from and I’m excited to get started with this new chapter in my career.”

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