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Updates to Unadilla and Budds Creek AMA Pro Motocross

Overview

The AMA Pro Motocross championship saw significant shifts in the 250 and 450 class standings through the Unadilla and Budds Creek rounds.

In the 450 class, brothers Jett and Hunter Lawrence traded moto wins at Unadilla. Hunter Lawrence won Moto One, but a crash at the ‘Wall’ section during the second moto caused significant bike damage, forcing him to drop out of a points-paying position. This resulted in a 22-point swing, allowing Jett Lawrence to reclaim the 450 championship lead by 10 points.

At the penultimate round in Budds Creek, heavy rain and muddy conditions shaped the results. Hunter Lawrence secured a dominant overall victory in the 450 class with a 1-1 score. Jorge Prado finished third in both motos to take second place overall, while Haiden Deegan took third. Jett Lawrence finished fourth overall following a difficult start.

As the series approaches the final Ironman round, Hunter Lawrence holds a narrow one-point lead over Jett Lawrence in the 450 championship. Motocross legend Ricky Carmichael expressed confidence in Hunter’s ability to secure consistent starts compared to Jett’s race execution.

In the 250 class, Levi Kitchen previously held a championship advantage over Cole Davies. However, at Budds Creek, Chance Hymas claimed the overall win with a 2-1 score. The championship standings shifted significantly after Levi Kitchen suffered a four-position penalty that dropped him to 14th in the first moto. As a result, Cole Davies enters the final round with a 14-point lead over Kitchen.

Entities

Hunter Lawrence · Jett Lawrence · Unadilla · Chance Hymas · Cole Davies

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Lawrence brothers battle for AMA Pro Motocross 450 title

    Brothers Jett and Hunter Lawrence are battling for the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross 450 Class title, with Hunter holding a one-point lead heading into the championship finale.

  2. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Hunter Lawrence and Chance Hymas win at Budds Creek

    Hunter Lawrence dominated the 450 class and Chance Hymas won the 250 class at a rain-soaked Budds Creek round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

  3. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jett Lawrence reclaims championship lead at Unadilla MX

    Jett Lawrence reclaimed the 450 AMA Pro Motocross Championship lead at Unadilla after a crash by Hunter Lawrence left him 10 points behind with two rounds remaining.

  4. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jett Lawrence wins 450SMX overall at Unadilla

    Jett Lawrence claimed the 450SMX overall victory at Unadilla after Hunter Lawrence failed to finish the second moto due to a crash, narrowing the championship gap.

  5. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Unadilla National: Levi Kitchen and Hunter Lawrence secure moto wins

    Levi Kitchen won the 250 class and Hunter Lawrence won the 450 class at the 2026 Unadilla National, both securing vital points in their respective championship battles.

Sources

americannationalparty.org · dirtbikemagazine.com · gatedrop.com · hdradio.com · motocrossactionmag.com · motocrossplanet.nl · motoheadmag.com · racerxonline.com · webwire.com

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history