2025 Pro Motocross Ironman National Results: Hunter Lawrence & Haiden Deegan Dominate

Hunter Lawrence Claims Maiden 450 Class Victory, Deegan Sweeps 250 Class at Ironman Raceway

The 2025 Pro Motocross Championship heated up in Crawfordsville, Indiana, as Ironman Raceway hosted Round 9 of the season and Round 26 of the SMX World Championship. Under hot, humid skies, fans witnessed a wild day of racing that saw Hunter Lawrence (Honda HRC Progressive) earn his first career 450 Class overall victory, while Haiden Deegan (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing) delivered a flawless 1-1 performance in the 250 Class.

450 Class Recap

Moto 1
Eli Tomac (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing) grabbed his first holeshot of the season, leading early ahead of Hunter Lawrence. Title leader Jett Lawrence and defending champion Chase Sexton both suffered opening-lap setbacks—Jett from a gate malfunction penalty and Sexton from a crash. Hunter Lawrence eventually took the lead from Tomac but was chased down by Sexton, who took the moto win. Post-race, Jett was penalized one lap, dropping him from third to 17th and shaking up the standings.

Moto 2
Tomac again led off the start, but Hunter Lawrence quickly took over. Jett Lawrence surged forward, passing his brother for the lead. A crash from Sexton ended his race, while Tomac’s late stall handed second back to Hunter. Jett claimed the moto win, but Hunter’s consistent 2-2 scores secured the overall victory—his first in the premier class.

450 Class Overall Podium:

1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) – 2-2
2. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) – 3-4
3. Eli Tomac (Yamaha) – 6-3

Points Standings (Top 3):

1. Jett Lawrence – 412
2. Hunter Lawrence – 365
3. Eli Tomac – 324

250 Class Recap

Moto 1
Jo Shimoda (Honda HRC Progressive) led early with a holeshot, but Haiden Deegan methodically worked his way up to the front. After closing a large gap, Deegan passed Shimoda late and sprinted away for the win.

Moto 2
Deegan started strong with the holeshot and never looked back. Shimoda tried to close in, but the Yamaha rider stretched his lead to over 12 seconds by the finish.

250 Class Overall Podium:

1. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) – 1-1
2. Jo Shimoda (Honda) – 2-2
3. Tom Vialle (KTM) – 3-3

Points Standings (Top 3):

1. Haiden Deegan – 418
2. Jo Shimoda – 367
3. Garrett Marchbanks – 286

With just two rounds left, both championships could be decided early. Jett Lawrence needs to gain three points over Hunter to clinch the 450 title at the next race, while Deegan could wrap up the 250 crown if he maintains a 50-point lead or more.