Congratulations, Hunter Lawrence – 2026 450MX CHAMPION! 🏆
Honda HRC Progressive rider Hunter Lawrence secured his first AMA Pro Motocross 450 National Championship on Saturday at Ironman Raceway, capping a hard-fought, season-long battle with his brother and teammate, Jett Lawrence. It was an emotional achievement for the 27-year-old who, after coming close on several occasions, finally achieved a lifelong goal of earning a premier-class title.
After finishing a close second in the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship, Hunter approached the outdoors series more determined than ever, tallying a perfect 1-1 score at the opening round in Pala, California. That victory set the tone for an impressive season, with the Australian going on to collect a total of six overall wins across the 11-round series.
Hunter’s main competition came from his brother and teammate, Jett Lawrence—the defending champion—as the CRF450RWE-mounted duo combined to win 20 of 22 motos, trading the championship lead six times along the way. The brothers entered the last round with only one point separating them, setting up a dramatic finale.