How to Watch: 2025 Australia Motocross | Round 1 Whontaggi

The Penrite ProMX Championship, presented by AMX Superstores, will drop the gates on the 2025 season this weekend at the regional Victorian venue of Wonthaggi, where Australia’s top motocross racers will do battle to start their campaigns for the top step of the podium.

Words | Press release

PREVIEW MX1

Sitting atop the MX1 class is defending champion Kyle Webster (Vic), with the Honda Racing rider entering this season with the number one plate on board his CRF450R. Webster is blazingly fast around the sandy circuit and enters with a wave of confidence after a stellar 2024. Following behind is Monster Energy CDR Yamaha’s Jed Beaton (Vic) who, after two seasons of runner-up finishes, will want nothing more than the MX1 class championship.

Closely behind the two front-runners are KTM Racing Team’s Nathan Crawford (Qld) and Penrite Racing Empire Kawasaki’s Luke Clout (NSW), with both experienced racers wanting to knock the top two from the top of the throne. These riders enter their second seasons as part of their respective programs, meaning more comfort and feel should be in their arsenal, with a step up expected from where they were last season.

The ever-consistent Kirk Gibbs (Qld) makes up the second part of the official KTM team’s 450 roster, while Todd Waters (Qld) enters on board his own Raceline Husqvarna TDub Racing Team, alongside the newly-signed returning Regan Duffy (WA). All riders have tasted success at the top of the tables once before and will have their aims set on that same success once again.

The Monster Energy CDR Yamaha and Honda Racing bikes of Maximus Purvis (Vic) and Wilson Todd (Qld) will be in action at Wonthaggi, with the former entering with a tailwind of momentum after triumphing recently in New Zealand. For Todd, a return to race shape is on the cards this year, with a steady build the goal for the four-time MX2 national champion.

PREVIEW MX2

The MX2 class will be headlined by defending champion and Honda Racing rider, Brodie Connolly (Vic). Connolly claimed last year’s title by 90 points over second place in what was a season of domination, which the New Zealander will be looking to replicate.

Looking to mount a challenge for the title will be Yamalube Yamaha Racing’s Ryder Kingsford (NSW), Honda Racing’s Alex Larwood (SA), and KTM Racing Team’s Noah Ferguson (Qld). This trio of riders have demonstrated front-running potential on multiple occasions, however, they will look to link their speed with consistency as they go after the defending champion.

Former MX3 champion Byron Dennis (NSW) enters his sophomore season as the KTM team’s second official 250 class entry, who, with his rookie season now under his belt, will look to fight inside the top five or higher as his confidence continues to build. In addition, Yamaha’s Jayce Cosford (Qld) will be strong as always, as well as Raceline Husqvarna TDub Racing team’s Rhys Budd (Qld), with both experienced racers looking to make a dent in Connolly’s advantage.

HOW TO WATCH

Watch the entire Australian Pro Motocross series via FIM-MOTO.TV for International viewers.

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