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Jett Lawrence had a perfect weekend sweeping both motos at Thunder Valley. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Skyler-Howes-Action_Honda-1024x683.jpg\")
\r\nHowes joined Honda ahead of the 2024 season after finishing third overall in the 2023 Dakar Rally. During his time with the team, the Utah rider helped Honda secure strong results in the World Rally-Raid Championship, highlighted by a fourth-place finish at the 2026 Dakar Rally and his first career Dakar stage victory.\r\n\r\nIn a statement, Howes thanked the team, mechanics, and staff for their support, calling his time with Honda an unforgettable experience. Monster Energy Honda HRC also expressed its appreciation for Howes' professionalism, commitment, and contributions to the program, wishing him success in the future.\r\n\r\nThe announcement leaves one of America's top rally-raid riders available as preparations begin for the remainder of the 2026 World Rally-Raid Championship season and the 2027 Dakar Rally.","excerpt":"American rally rider Skyler Howes and Monster Energy Honda HRC have officially ended their partnership, bringing to a close a …<\/p>","date":"June 30, 2026 10:20","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25048358,"title":"honda hrc","slug":"honda-hrc"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25049895,"title":"Rally-Raid","slug":"rally-raid"},{"id":25047967,"title":"skyler howes","slug":"skyler-howes"}]},{"id":15705,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/06\/15\/jett-lawrence-sweeps-thunder-valley-takes-450smx-points-lead\/","title":"Jett Lawrence Sweeps Thunder Valley, Takes 450SMX Points Lead","content":"Honda HRC enjoyed a dominant day at the Toyota Thunder Valley National as Jett Lawrence and Jo Shimoda swept the overall victories in the third round of the Pro Motocross Championship at Thunder Valley Motocross Park in Colorado.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15707\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"] Jett Lawrence had a perfect weekend sweeping both motos at Thunder Valley. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n
In the 450SMX Class, Jett Lawrence<\/span> delivered a flawless performance, leading every lap of both motos to secure a perfect 1-1 sweep and his second consecutive overall victory. Jett held off strong challenges from Lucas Coenen<\/span>, brother Hunter Lawrence<\/span>, and Haiden Deegan<\/span> throughout the afternoon. The win marked Jett\u2019s 26th career premier-class victory and moved him into the 450SMX points lead by eight points over his brother. Coenen impressed in his Pro Motocross debut with a runner-up finish after posting 2-2 moto scores, while Hunter Lawrence rounded out the overall podium despite crashes and a first-moto penalty.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15709\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"] Honda HRC enjoyed a dominant day at the Toyota Thunder Valley National as Jett Lawrence and Jo Shimoda swept the …<\/p>","date":"June 15, 2026 10:54","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048140,"title":"colorado","slug":"colorado"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25048358,"title":"honda hrc","slug":"honda-hrc"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25048411,"title":"jo shimoda","slug":"jo-shimoda"},{"id":25048804,"title":"levi kitchen","slug":"levi-kitchen"},{"id":25049910,"title":"Lucas Conen","slug":"lucas-conen"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047621,"title":"motocross","slug":"motocross"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25048335,"title":"pro motocross","slug":"pro-motocross"},{"id":25049909,"title":"Pro MX","slug":"pro-mx"},{"id":25048138,"title":"thunder valley","slug":"thunder-valley"}]},{"id":15653,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/06\/07\/jett-lawrence-dominates-hangtown\/","title":"Jett Lawrence Dominates Hangtown","content":" Jett Lawrence delivered a flawless performance at Saturday's Hangtown Motocross Classic in Rancho Cordova, California, sweeping both 450 Class motos to earn the overall victory in Round 2 of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15655\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"] The Team Honda HRC rider controlled the action from the drop of the gate, leading every lap of both motos on his way to a perfect 1-1 score. The victory marked Lawrence's second consecutive overall win to open the outdoor season and further strengthened his position atop the championship standings. Jett\u2019s brother, Hunter Lawrence completed a strong day for Honda with runner-up finishes in both motos to secure second overall, while Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing's Haiden Deegan continued his impressive transition to the premier class by earning third overall with consistent rides throughout the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15657\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"] In the 250 Class, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Levi Kitchen emerged victorious after posting a pair of second-place moto finishes. Kitchen capitalized on mistakes and misfortune among several title contenders to claim his first overall victory of the 2026 season. Championship leader Seth Hammaker battled through adversity to finish second overall, while Honda HRC's Jo Shimoda rounded out the podium in third. The Hangtown event featured intense racing throughout the 250 field, with several lead changes and dramatic moments impacting the overall results.<\/p>\r\nWith two rounds complete, both championship battles remain highly competitive as the Pro Motocross Championship heads to Thunder Valley Motocross Park in Colorado for Round 3 next weekend.","excerpt":" Jett Lawrence delivered a flawless performance at Saturday’s Hangtown Motocross Classic in Rancho Cordova, California, sweeping both 450 Class motos …<\/p>","date":"June 7, 2026 17:37","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048336,"title":"hangtown","slug":"hangtown"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25047627,"title":"kawasaki","slug":"kawasaki"},{"id":25048804,"title":"levi kitchen","slug":"levi-kitchen"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25047761,"title":"mx sports","slug":"mx-sports"},{"id":25047763,"title":"outdoor motocross","slug":"outdoor-motocross"},{"id":25049900,"title":"Pro Motocross Racing","slug":"pro-motocross-racing"},{"id":25049901,"title":"Rancho Cordova","slug":"rancho-cordova"}]},{"id":15618,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/05\/31\/daniel-sanders-wins-desafio-ruta-40\/","title":"Daniel Sanders Wins Desaf\u00edo Ruta 40, Takes World Rally-Raid Championship Lead","content":" Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Daniel Sanders claimed a dominant victory at the 2026 Desaf\u00edo Ruta 40 in Argentina, winning four stages and securing the overall rally victory by more than 12 minutes. The result moves the Australian to the top of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship standings after three rounds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15620\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"] Despite a navigation mistake in the prologue that left him seventh, Sanders quickly rebounded with back-to-back stage wins and controlled the event from the front aboard his KTM 450 Rally. He capped off the week with another stage victory on the final day, sealing his first career Desaf\u00edo Ruta 40 triumph.<\/p>\r\n Honda riders Tosha Schareina and Ricky Brabec completed the overall podium, while KTM teammate Luciano Benavides finished fourth. Sanders\u2019 victory follows earlier wins at the Dakar Rally and Rally Raid Portugal, extending his strong start to the 2026 season.<\/p>\r\nWith the win, Sanders takes a three-point lead in the championship standings over Schareina heading into the second half of the World Rally-Raid Championship season.","excerpt":" Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Daniel Sanders claimed a dominant victory at the 2026 Desaf\u00edo Ruta 40 in Argentina, …<\/p>","date":"May 31, 2026 21:57","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25049893,"title":"Argentia","slug":"argentia"},{"id":25048585,"title":"daniel sanders","slug":"daniel-sanders"},{"id":25049891,"title":"Desafio Ruta 40","slug":"desafio-ruta-40"},{"id":25049896,"title":"FIM World Rally Raid","slug":"fim-world-rally-raid"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25047678,"title":"ktm","slug":"ktm"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25049895,"title":"Rally-Raid","slug":"rally-raid"},{"id":25049892,"title":"Tosha Schariena","slug":"tosha-schariena"},{"id":25049894,"title":"World Rally","slug":"world-rally"}]},{"id":15353,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/04\/09\/jo-shimoda-to-miss-remaining-supercross-rounds-after-fibula-fracture\/","title":"Jo Shimoda to Miss Remaining Supercross Rounds After Fibula Fracture","content":"Reigning 250 SuperMotocross Champion Jo Shimoda will miss the remainder of the AMA Supercross season following a crash during Saturday\u2019s round in St. Louis, but the Honda HRC Progressive rider is expected to make a full recovery in time for the start of the outdoor campaign. After a doctors review this week, it was determined Shimoda suffered from a displaced fracture in his left fibula. The injury will not require surgery, though Shimoda will be placed in an orthopedic boot for the next two to three weeks as part of his recovery.\r\n\r\n\u201cJo is a resilient competitor, and we\u2019re confident he\u2019ll make a full recovery,\u201d said Brandon Wilson, Manager of Racing & Experiential at American Honda. \u201cWe fully expect him to be a contender for the 250 AMA Pro Motocross crown, and to fight hard in defense of his SuperMotocross Championship.\r\n\r\nShimoda\u2019s absence marks a significant loss for the closing rounds of Supercross, where he had been a consistent contender. Still, with no surgery required and a relatively short recovery timeline, the focus now shifts toward a strong return for the outdoor season, where Shimoda is expected to resume his championship-caliber form.","excerpt":" Reigning 250 SuperMotocross Champion Jo Shimoda will miss the remainder of the AMA Supercross season following a crash during Saturday\u2019s …<\/p>","date":"April 9, 2026 10:42","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048150,"title":"crash","slug":"crash"},{"id":25049868,"title":"fibula fracture","slug":"fibula-fracture"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25048657,"title":"injury","slug":"injury"},{"id":25048411,"title":"jo shimoda","slug":"jo-shimoda"},{"id":25047621,"title":"motocross","slug":"motocross"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25047620,"title":"supercross","slug":"supercross"},{"id":25047987,"title":"SX","slug":"sx"}]},{"id":14687,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/12\/20\/jett-lawrence-injured-in-training-crash\/","title":"Jett Lawrence Injured in Training Crash","content":"Australian racing star Jett Lawrence has suffered a significant injury during a pre-season training crash, ending his hopes of contesting the early rounds of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship.\r\n\r\nLawrence, the reigning AMA Pro Motocross and SuperMotocross champion, was injured on Friday during a training session at the Dog Pound facility in Dade City, Florida, where he fractured his right ankle and foot in a fall. The crash caused breaks to key bones in his lower leg including the talus and navicular and prompted immediate surgery on Saturday to repair the damage.\r\n\r\n Australian racing star Jett Lawrence has suffered a significant injury during a pre-season training crash, ending his hopes of contesting …<\/p>","date":"December 20, 2025 17:26","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25048657,"title":"injury","slug":"injury"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25047620,"title":"supercross","slug":"supercross"},{"id":25047987,"title":"SX","slug":"sx"}]},{"id":14478,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/11\/17\/dominant-duo-polvoorde-and-menzies-capture-baja-1000-win\/","title":"Dominant Duo: Polvoorde and Menzies Capture Baja 1000 Win","content":"In a masterful display of endurance, speed and strategy, Christopher Polvoorde \u00a0and Bryce Menzies claimed the overall victory in the 58th running of the SCORE Baja 1000, crossing the finish line in the number 94 Ford Raptor Mason AWD after 15 hours, 48 minutes and 24 seconds of grueling racing.\r\n\r\nFor Menzies, this triumph marks his 12th career win in the SCORE Trophy Truck class and his second overall Baja 1000 win. He returned strong after health challenges earlier in the season. The win also marks Polvoorde\u2019s first Trophy Truck Baja 10000 victory. The duo started the race on the pole position and never looked back.\r\n\r\n\u201cIt's just something I've been dreaming of for a long, long time. I've never won a SCORE race, so to win a SCORE Baja 1000 as the first one is pretty awesome,\u201d said Polvoorde.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14480\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"] In a masterful display of endurance, speed and strategy, Christopher Polvoorde \u00a0and Bryce Menzies claimed the overall victory in the …<\/p>","date":"November 17, 2025 05:37","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047702,"title":"baja 1000","slug":"baja-1000"},{"id":25047666,"title":"Bryce Menzies","slug":"bryce-menzies"},{"id":25048251,"title":"christopher polvoorde","slug":"christopher-polvoorde"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25047700,"title":"score","slug":"score"},{"id":25048571,"title":"slr","slug":"slr"},{"id":25047638,"title":"trophy truck","slug":"trophy-truck"}]},{"id":14239,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/10\/06\/the-2025-motocross-des-nations-roars-to-life-in-indiana\/","title":"The 2025 Motocross des Nations Roars to Life in Indiana","content":"The 2025 Monster Energy FIM Motocross des Nations concluded Sunday at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana, with Australia defending their crown in dominant fashion to take the Chamberlain Trophy on American soil.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14242\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"800\"] Despite home-track advantage and fierce effort, the American squad fell short of the top step. Their final point tally did not match Australia\u2019s consistency across all motos.<\/p>","excerpt":" The 2025 Monster Energy FIM Motocross des Nations concluded Sunday at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana, with Australia defending their …<\/p>","date":"October 6, 2025 15:56","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25048382,"title":"ironman","slug":"ironman"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25049801,"title":"Motcross Des Nations","slug":"motcross-des-nations"},{"id":25049800,"title":"Team Australia","slug":"team-australia"}]},{"id":14135,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/09\/21\/jett-lawrence-jo-shimoda-crowned-champions-at-las-vegas-smx-final\/","title":"Jett Lawrence, Jo Shimoda Crowned Champions at Las Vegas SMX Final","content":"Drama, grit, and last\u2010lap heroics defined the SuperMotocross (SMX) World Championship Final as Jett Lawrence and Jo Shimoda seized their respective titles in thrilling fashion Saturday night at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14137\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"] Drama, grit, and last\u2010lap heroics defined the SuperMotocross (SMX) World Championship Final as Jett Lawrence and Jo Shimoda seized their …<\/p>","date":"September 21, 2025 19:08","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047622,"title":"eli tomac","slug":"eli-tomac"},{"id":25049242,"title":"Haiden Deegan","slug":"haiden-deegan"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25048411,"title":"jo shimoda","slug":"jo-shimoda"},{"id":25047730,"title":"las vegas","slug":"las-vegas"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25049375,"title":"smx","slug":"smx"},{"id":25049799,"title":"Smx Finals","slug":"smx-finals"},{"id":25048919,"title":"supermotocross","slug":"supermotocross"},{"id":25047987,"title":"SX","slug":"sx"}]},{"id":13798,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/08\/11\/jett-lawrence-receives-major-penalty\/","title":"Jett Lawrence Receives Major Penalty","content":"Jett Lawrence\u2019s chances of winning the AMA Outdoor Motocross Championship have ended abruptly after a major penalty. The penalty was levied against Jett after he jumped the gate over the weekend at the Ironman Moto in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Jett immediately dropped from third to seventeenth in the standings, effectively ending his bid for the overall season points championship.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13800\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"] Jett Lawrence\u2019s chances of winning the AMA Outdoor Motocross Championship have ended abruptly after a major penalty. The penalty was …<\/p>","date":"August 11, 2025 07:43","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048152,"title":"ama pro motocross","slug":"ama-pro-motocross"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25049556,"title":"Penalty","slug":"penalty"}]}]{
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"url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/06/30/skyler-howes-parts-ways-with-monster-energy-honda-hrc/",
"title": "Skyler Howes Parts Ways with Monster Energy Honda HRC",
"content_html": " American rally rider Skyler Howes and Monster Energy Honda HRC have officially ended their partnership, bringing to a close a … The post Skyler Howes Parts Ways with Monster Energy Honda HRC appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Honda HRC enjoyed a dominant day at the Toyota Thunder Valley National as Jett Lawrence and Jo Shimoda swept the … The post Jett Lawrence Sweeps Thunder Valley, Takes 450SMX Points Lead appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Jett Lawrence delivered a flawless performance at Saturday’s Hangtown Motocross Classic in Rancho Cordova, California, sweeping both 450 Class motos … The post Jett Lawrence Dominates Hangtown appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Daniel Sanders claimed a dominant victory at the 2026 Desaf\u00edo Ruta 40 in Argentina, … The post Daniel Sanders Wins Desaf\u00edo Ruta 40, Takes World Rally-Raid Championship Lead appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Reigning 250 SuperMotocross Champion Jo Shimoda will miss the remainder of the AMA Supercross season following a crash during Saturday\u2019s … The post Jo Shimoda to Miss Remaining Supercross Rounds After Fibula Fracture appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Australian racing star Jett Lawrence has suffered a significant injury during a pre-season training crash, ending his hopes of contesting … The post Jett Lawrence Injured in Training Crash appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. In a masterful display of endurance, speed and strategy, Christopher Polvoorde \u00a0and Bryce Menzies claimed the overall victory in the … The post Dominant Duo: Polvoorde and Menzies Capture Baja 1000 Win appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. The 2025 Monster Energy FIM Motocross des Nations concluded Sunday at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana, with Australia defending their … The post The 2025 Motocross des Nations Roars to Life in Indiana appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Drama, grit, and last\u2010lap heroics defined the SuperMotocross (SMX) World Championship Final as Jett Lawrence and Jo Shimoda seized their … The post Jett Lawrence, Jo Shimoda Crowned Champions at Las Vegas SMX Final appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Jett Lawrence\u2019s chances of winning the AMA Outdoor Motocross Championship have ended abruptly after a major penalty. The penalty was … The post Jett Lawrence Receives Major Penalty appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-Pro-MX_Thunder-Valley_250-Podium-1024x683.jpg\")
Jo Shimoda put Honda on the overall pedestal at Thunder Valley. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe 250SMX Class produced another unpredictable outcome as Jo Shimoda<\/span> claimed the overall win with consistent 3-2 moto finishes. Shimoda became the third different winner in the first three rounds of the season despite not winning a moto. Levi Kitchen<\/span> finished second overall after winning the opening moto and charging from deep in the field to eighth in Moto 2. Nick Romano<\/span> earned the first overall podium finish of his career in third. The victory was the seventh of Shimoda\u2019s professional career and helped Honda secure its first sweep of both class wins this season. In the championship standings, Kitchen and Seth Hammaker<\/span> are now tied atop the 250SMX Class points standings, with Shimoda just six points behind.","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-Pro-MX_Hangtown_Moto-Pack-1024x683.jpg\")
Jett Lawrence came out swinging at the Pro Motocross Hangtown Classic. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-Pro-MX_Hangtown_-Levi-Kitchen-1024x683.jpg\")
Levi Kitchen came away with a pair of second place finishes in both motos earning him the overall win. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing.[\/caption]\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-Desafio-Ruta-40_Podium-1024x683.jpg\")
Daniel Sanders finished ahead of Tosha Schareina and Ricky Brabec in the Desafio Ruta 40 Rally in Argentina. Photo: Red Bull KTM[\/caption]\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2024-Honda-Team_Jett-Lawerence-1024x683.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nHonda HRC has confirmed that his recovery will take at least three months, effectively ruling him out of the start of the 2026 Supercross season and extinguishing his bid to reclaim the Monster Energy Supercross title before competition begins.","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-SCORE-Baja-1k_SLR-Win-1024x683.jpg\")
The SLR team won the overall motorcycle victory at the SCORE Baja 1000. Photo: GetSome Photo\/SCORE[\/caption]\r\n\r\nHonda secured another overall win with the Slam Life racing team of Tyler Lynn, Carter Klein, and David Kamo in the motorcycle class. Other notable wins went to Sam Baldi in the 2-wheel drive Trophy Truck class. The win marks Baldi\u2019s first Baja victory, a life-long dream for him. Meantime, Brent Fox brought home the Spec Trophy Truck victory. Brendan Gaughan won in Class 1 and Cayden MacCachren was victorious in the Pro UTV category.","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MXON-2025-Honda-Australia.jpg\")
Australia secured a repeat win at the Motocross Des Nations race. Photo: Align Meida.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the premier moto (MXGP + MX2), Australia\u2019s Jett Lawrence powered to victory, crossing the line ahead of Lucas Coenen and Tim Gajser\r\nFollowing them were Eli Tomac in 4th and Romain Febvre in 5th, rounding out the top five.\r\n\r\nTeam USA entered the event under a cloud of uncertainty. Chase Sexton was forced to withdraw after suffering a concussion and shoulder injury in the SuperMotocross finale. In his place, RJ Hampshire was drafted to ride in the Open class.\r\nMeanwhile, Haiden Deegan, having broken his collarbone, underwent surgery just days before the event but still attempted to race.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14244\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"800\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MXON-2025-Australia-Podiium.jpg\")
The Lawrence brothers helped Australia win another Motocross Des Nations event. Photo: Align Media.[\/caption]\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2025-SMX-Finals-Jett-Podium-1024x683.jpg\")
Jett Lawrence secured his third consecutive SMX title in Las Vegas. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the premier 450SMX class, Jett Lawrence locked in his third consecutive world title, <\/strong>despite heavy pressure from brother Hunter and longtime rival Eli Tomac. Jett easily won the first moto. <\/em>In the second moto, Hunter crossed the line first, but Jett\u2019s strategy to finish strong paid off. A late pass on Tomac secured second place enough for the overall win and the championship. Jett\u2019s total winnings for the night included a $1million check and a $100,000 bonus.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14139\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2025-SMX-Finals-Shimoda-vs-Deegan-1024x683.jpg\"){kind=spacer}
Haiden Deegan broke his collarbone after colliding with Jo Shimoda in an agressive on-track move during moto 2. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the 250 class, the title race hinged on Moto 2: Shimoda, who entered the day needing only a solid finish, was knocked offline multiple times by Haiden Deegan in aggressive exchanges. Footage showed Deegan aggressively getting into Shimoda sending both riders to the ground. Shimoda quickly recovered and rode away. Deegan wasn\u2019t so lucky. He walked off the track in pain. It would later be announced Deegan had a broken collarbone. Deegan was also penalized five championship points by the AMA for aggressive riding. \u00a0Shimoda went on to win the night and a massive bonus payout.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14140\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2025-SMX-Finals_Shimoda-Podiuum-1024x683.jpg\"){kind=spacer}
Jo Shimoda clinched the 250 SMX title in Moto 2 in Las Vegas. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nHonda earned the championship spot on the podium in both classes for their factory SMX efforts.","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-Jett-Lawrence-1024x683.jpg\")
Jett Lawrence recieved a 1-lap penalty at the Ironman National for jumping the gate. Photo: Honda HRC[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u201cThat is a set penalty in the rule book, so it\u2019s not a varying penalty,\u201d said AMA director Mike Pelletier.\u00a0 Pelletier went on to say jumping or fouling the gate is a one-lap penalty. Jett had a one-half bike lead advantage over the rest of the field. Jett commented on the penalty saying while he acknowledged the rule, the penalty was too harsh. \u00a0He posted the following to his Instagram account: \u00a0Ironman keys to the race- 1. Don\u2019t hit the gate. 2. That\u2019s it.\r\n\r\nThe team plans to continue to work through the rest of the season to continue to win races.","excerpt":"