Honda Sweeps SMX 2025 Titles in Las Vegas

Jett Lawrence earns his 10th AMA crown, Jo Shimoda makes history in the 250 class, and Honda HRC Progressive secures the 2025 SuperMotocross Manufacturers’ title in a dramatic Las Vegas finale.

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The 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship reached a thrilling conclusion under the lights of The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where Honda HRC Progressive celebrated a night for the record books. Jett Lawrence claimed his 10th career AMA championship by winning the 450SMX crown, while Jo Shimoda made history as the first Japanese rider to capture a professional AMA title, taking the 250 championship. Adding to the celebration, Hunter Lawrence finished runner-up in both the Las Vegas finale and the 450 standings, securing Honda’s dominance across the board.

Jett Lawrence Seals Tenth Career Title

The 450SMX showdown delivered all the drama expected of a championship decider. Hunter Lawrence, despite battling a cold, grabbed the holeshot in the opening moto and led the early laps before Eli Tomac surged to the front. Jett started second but dropped to fourth, regrouping before launching a relentless charge in the second half of the race. With four laps remaining, he executed a decisive pass on Tomac to take the win, while Hunter held strong for third.

In the second moto, Hunter again showed his trademark aggression, starting third and taking the lead on lap two. Jett, mired in eighth after a difficult start, methodically carved through the field, reaching third by lap four. Knowing a runner-up finish would secure the title, he pressed forward late, overtaking Tomac with three laps to go to clinch second place. Hunter crossed the line first, but Jett’s 1-2 moto scores were enough to capture the overall win and his milestone 10th career AMA championship. Quad Lock Honda’s Joey Savatgy added to Honda’s strong showing with eighth overall, locking ninth in the final standings.

Jo Shimoda Makes History in 250 Class

The 250 finale was equally dramatic, as Jo Shimoda delivered a breakthrough performance to secure both the overall and the championship. Moto 1 saw Shimoda rocket out of the gate for a wire-to-wire victory, setting the stage for a tension-filled second race. Needing only a top-three finish to clinch the title, Shimoda endured a chaotic start, dropping as far back as eighth. Unfazed, the Japanese star began slicing through the pack, reaching fourth by lap four.

As title rival Haiden Deegan slowed, Shimoda momentarily seized the lead before a series of aggressive block attempts by Deegan sent both riders to the ground. Deegan ultimately retired with injury, while Shimoda remounted to reclaim second. A late charge carried him past Tom Vialle on the final lap, sealing the overall win and the historic 250 championship with a 1-2 moto performance.

A Night of Celebration for Honda

Honda’s success extended beyond the rider titles, as the team also clinched the 2025 SuperMotocross Manufacturers’ crown. Fans were treated to a festival-like atmosphere in Las Vegas: country music star Bailey Zimmerman visited the Honda pits, Carter Powersports showcased the CRF lineup, and all three Honda HRC Progressive riders participated in both opening ceremonies and the post-race press conference.

With Jett Lawrence earning his 10th career championship, Hunter Lawrence proving his consistency, and Jo Shimoda breaking barriers for Japanese riders in AMA racing, Honda HRC Progressive’s sweep of the 2025 SuperMotocross finale stands as a landmark moment in the sport’s history.