2025 Pro Motocross Championship Results: FLY Racing Washougal National

Kurhula David Ngobeni

1 year ago

Pro Motocross: Press Conference - Washougal, WA - Washougal National - July 19th, 2025

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.

**Chase Sexton’s prowess at Washougal MX Park continued with his fourth win in five seasons, ending Jett Lawrence’s eight-race win streak.**

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.

**Jett Lawrence failed to win for just the second time in his career, finishing second.**

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.

**Eli Tomac made his return to the podium for the 77th time in his career.**

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.

**A pair of strong starts helped Jo Shimoda earn his second win in the past three races.**

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.

**Despite missing out on a third straight Washougal victory Haiden Deegan didn’t lose a single point in the championship battle.**

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).

**After knocking on the door all summer long Garrett Marchbanks finally broke through for his maided podium result in Pro Motocross.**

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.

Stay tuned to Extreme Sports Action for full coverage, highlights, and updates from every round of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship.