Chase Sexton Ends Jett Lawrence’s Streak; Shimoda Clinches 250 Win in Epic Tiebreaker
The scenic Washougal MX Park in Washington provided the perfect backdrop for Round 8 of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship and Round 25 of the SMX World Championship regular season. Clear skies and mild temperatures set the tone for a thrilling day of racing at the FLY Racing Washougal National Presented by Peterson CAT, where Chase Sexton ended Jett Lawrence’s dominant run in the 450 Class, while Jo Shimoda edged Haiden Deegan via tiebreaker for a dramatic 250 Class victory.
450 Class: Chase Sexton Reclaims the Throne
Chase Sexton reminded everyone why he’s the defending champion with a flawless 1-2 moto performance to snap Jett Lawrence’s eight-race win streak. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing star was aggressive from the start, seizing the lead in Moto 1 and never looking back, even as Lawrence crashed while trying to mount a comeback.
Moto 1 Highlights
- Sexton took the early lead after outmaneuvering Jorge Prado and Jett Lawrence.
- Lawrence pushed hard but lost traction and crashed, allowing Eli Tomac to slip into second.
- Final Result: Sexton 1st, Tomac 2nd, Lawrence 3rd.
Moto 2 Highlights
- The Lawrence brothers led the early laps until Sexton pushed into second.
- A red flag led to the first-ever staggered restart in Pro Motocross history.
- Jett Lawrence held the lead after the restart to win the moto, but Sexton’s consistent performance earned him the overall win.
450 Class Overall Podium
- Chase Sexton (1-2) – 14th career win, 4th at Washougal
- Jett Lawrence (3-1) – Maintains 61-point lead in standings
- Eli Tomac (2-3) – Fifth podium of the season
250 Class: Shimoda Outduels Deegan in Late-Season Surge
Jo Shimoda continued his resurgence in the 250 Class, taking his second win in three races with a 2-1 performance over series leader Haiden Deegan, who finished 1-2.
Moto 1 Recap
- Haiden Deegan took control after Jalek Swoll and Ryder DiFrancesco both fell back.
- Shimoda pressured Deegan late but couldn’t close the gap.
- Deegan won by 6 seconds.
Moto 2 Recap
- Shimoda charged into the lead early and rode flawlessly to an 18-second win.
- Deegan clawed from eighth to second but couldn’t close the gap.
- Garrett Marchbanks secured his first-ever Pro Motocross podium in third overall (3-4).
250 Class Overall Podium
- Jo Shimoda (2-1) – Fifth career win
- Haiden Deegan (1-2) – Holds 45-point championship lead
- Garrett Marchbanks (3-4) – First outdoor podium
Championship Standings Update
450 Class Top 3
- Jett Lawrence – 382 pts
- Hunter Lawrence – 321 pts
- Eli Tomac – 288 pts
250 Class Top 3
- Haiden Deegan – 368 pts
- Jo Shimoda – 323 pts
- Garrett Marchbanks – 252 pts
What’s Next
The series heads into a two-week break before entering the final stretch of the 2025 season. With momentum shifts in both classes, the closing rounds promise intense battles as riders chase championship glory.
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