RUMORS, GOSSIP & UNFOUNDED TRUTH: WHERE WE’VE BEEN, WHAT WE’VE SEEN, WHAT’S LEFT & WHO’S WHO

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• WHERE WE’VE BEEN, WHAT WE’VE SEEN, WHAT’S LEFT & WHO’S WHO IN THE NATIONAL ZOO

Jett Lawrence has been unbeatable, but he has been beaten—it’s that so rare that nobody really cares.

Jeremy Martin was the “good news” story of the 2025 Nationals when he went 3-1 for second in his final AMA National race.

Eli Tomac (3) won the first moto at Hangtown, ending Jett Lawrences hopes of a perfect season and backed that up with a second moto win at. Mt. Morris.

Haiden Deegan has a big enough points lead that barring catastrophe will win the 2025 AMA 250 National Championship.

ROUND ONE: PALA

450 RESULTS: 2025 PALA NATIONAL
1. Jett Lawrence (Hon)…1-1
2. Eli Tomac (Yam)…4-2
3. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)…3-4
4. Aaron Plessinger (KTM…5-3
5. Justin Cooper (Yam)…2-8
6. Jorge Prado (Kaw)…7-6
7. Jason Anderson (Kaw)…9-5
8. Joey Savatgy (Hon)…8-10
9. R.J. Hampshire (Hus)…6-12)
10. Benoit Paturel (Suz)…11-9

Tom Vialle started the 2025 250 National season with some solid performances. He was third at Pala, fourth at Thunder Valley, second at Mt. Morris, second at Mt. Morris and second at Southwick, but he didn’t crack the top ten after Southwick.

250 RESULTS: 2025 PALA NATIONAL
1. Haiden Deegan (Yam)…1-1
2. Jo Shimoda (Hon)…2-2
3. Tom Vialle (KTM)… 4-3
4. Chance Hymas (Hon)…3-6
5. Julien Beaumer (KTM)… 5-4
6. Garrett Marchbanks (Kaw)…6-5
7. Seth Hammaker (Kaw)…8-7
8. Michael Mosiman (Yam)…11-8
9. Max Vohland (Yam)…12-10
10. Ty Masterpool( Kaw)…7-15

ROUND TWO: HANGTOWN

450 RESULTS: 2025 HANGTOWN NATIONAL
1. Jett Lawrence (Hon)…3-1
2. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)… 2-3
3. Justin Cooper (Yam)…4-2
4. Eli Tomac (Yam)…1-9
5. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)…5-4
6. Cooper Webb (Yam)…7-7
7. RJ Hampshire (Hus)…6-8
8. Jason Anderson (Kaw)…9-6
9. Jorge Prado (Kaw)…12-5
10. Malcolm Stewart (Hus)…8-10

KTM put all their money on Tom Vialle and Julien Beaumer (23) in the 250 class, both looked good in the opening rounds with Julien getting a 5th at Pala and a 4th at Hangtown, but suffering a wrist injury that denied him a top ten finish by seasons end.

250 RESULTS: 2025 HANGTOWN NATIONAL
1. Haiden Deegan (Yam)…1-1
2. Jo Shimoda (Hon) 2-2
3. Levi Kitchen (Kaw)…3-3
4. Julien Beaumer (KTM)…8-4
5. Garrett Marchbanks (Kaw)…7-5
6. Jordon Smith (Tri)…11-6
7. Mikkel Haarup (Tri)..10-9
8. Ty Masterpool (Kaw)…4-16
9. Dilan Schwartz(Yam)…9-13
10. Michael Mosiman (Yam)…5-17

ROUND THREE: THUNDER VALLEY

Aaron Plessinger was on fire for the first six rounds, but then got sick, and even though he tried to race, he needed medical care.

450 RESULTS: 2025 THUNDER VALLEY NATIONAL
1. Jett Lawrence (Hon)…1-1
2. Eli Tomac (Yam)…3-2
3. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)…2-5
4. Justin Cooper (Yam)…5-3
5. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)…4- 4
6. Cooper Webb (Yam)..7- 6
7. R.J. Hampshire (Hus)…6-7
8. Malcolm Stewart (Hus)..10-10
9. Valentin Guillod (Yam)..14- 8
10. Joey Savatgy (Hon)…9-16

Chance Hymas had one stand-out race in the 250 class, when he went 1-1 to win in Thunder Valley. Unfortunately, he torn his ACL soon after and had to settle for one impressive win before being sidelined.

250 RESULTS: 2025 THUNDER VALLEY NATIONAL
1. Chance Hymas (Hon)..1-1
2. Haiden Deegan (Yam)..2-2
3. Levi Kitchen (Kaw)…8- 3
4. Tom Vialle (KTM)..6-5
5. Jo Shimoda(Hon)..9-4
6. Casey Cochran (Gas)…13-6
7. Dilan Schwartz (Yam)..10- 9
8. Mikkel Haarup (Tri)…7-12
9. Ty Masterpool (Kaw)..4-15
10. Max Vohland (Yam)..12-8

ROUND FOUR: MT. MORRIS

Jason Anderson’s best races were  7th at Pala, 8th at Hangtown and an 8th at Mt. Morris. He decided to pull out for health reasons. 

450 RESULTS: 2025 MT. MORRIS NATIONAL
1. Jett Lawrence (Hon)…1-3
2. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)…2-2
3. Eli Tomac (Yam)…5-1
4. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)…3-4
5. Justin Cooper (Yam)…4-5
6. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)…4- 4
6. Joey Savatgy (Hon)…8-6
8. Jason Anderson (Kaw)…7-7
9. R.J. Hampshire (Hus)…6-7
10. Coty Schock (Yam)..10-9

Joey Savatgy (17) had four top ten finishes in the first five 450 Nationals, with his best score being a 6th overall at Mount Morris.

250 RESULTS: 2025 MT. MORRIS NATIONAL
1. Haiden Deegan (Yam)..1-1
2. Tom Vialle (KTM)..4-2
3. Levi Kitchen (Kaw)…2-63
4. Chance Hymas (Hon)..5-3
5. Garrett Marchbanks (Kaw)…7-4
6. Jo Shimoda (Hon)..6-5
7. Seth Hammaker (Kaw)…3-14
8. Casey Cochran (Gas)…11-9
9. Nate Thrasher (Yam)…10-10
10. Jalek Swoll (Tri))..14-8

Casey Cochran was impressive, but inconsistent. He had awesome speed, but only put it all together in the 250 Nationals for a 6th at Thunder Valley and an 8th at Mt. Morris.

ROUND FIVE: SOUTHWICK

450 RESULTS: 2025 SOUTHWICK NATIONAL
1. Jett Lawrence (Hon)…1-1
2. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)…2-2
3. Eli Tomac (Yam)…3-3
4. Justin Cooper (Yam)…6-5
5. Jorge Prado (Kaw)…5-6
6. R.J. Hampshire (Hus)…8-4
7. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)…4-8
8. Cooper Webb (Yam)..7-7
9. Justin Barcia (Gas)…10-9
10. Joey Savatgy (Hon)…8-6

250 RESULTS: 2025 SOUTHWICK NATIONAL
1. Haiden Deegan (Yam)..1-1
2. Tom Vialle (KTM)..3-3
3. Levi Kitchen (Kaw)…2-4
4. Michael Mosiman (Yam)..4-5
5. Jo Shimoda (Hon)..10-2
6. Mikkel Haarup (Tri)…5-6
7. Garrett Marchbanks (Kaw)…6-8
8. Seth Hammaker (Kaw)..9-9
9. Ty Masterpool (Kaw)…9-11
10. Jordon Smith (Tri)… 14-7

ROUND SIX: RED BUD

Cooper Webb (2) made it through six races before being sidelined with an injury..

450 RESULTS: 2025 RED BUD NATIONAL
1. Jett Lawrence (Hon)…1-1
2. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)…2-3
3. Justin Cooper (Yam)…4-2
4. R.J. Hampshire (Hus)…3-6
5. Chase Sexton (KTM)…5-4
6. Jorge Prado (Kaw)…7-5
7. Justin Barcia (Gas)…8-9
8. Malcolm Stewart (Hus)…11-10
9. Cooper Webb (Yam)..15-8
10. Harri Kullas (Hus)…12-11

250 RESULTS: 2025 RED BUD NATIONAL
1. Jo Shimoda (Hon)..1-1
2. Jalek Swoll (Tri)…6-3
3. Michael Mosiman (Yam)..4-4
4. Mikkel Haarup (Tri)…8-5
5. Haiden Deegan (Yam)..14-2
6, Ryder DiFrancesco (Gas)…12-6
7. Levi Kitchen (Kaw)…2-19
8. Parker Ross (Yam)….11-10
9. Seth Hammaker (Kaw)..5-16
10. Garrett Marchbanks (Kaw)…10-12

ROUND SEVEN: MILLVILLE

450 RESULTS: 2025 MILLVILLE NATIONAL
1. Jett Lawrence (Hon)…2-1
2. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)…1-2
3. Chase Sexton (KTM)…3-3.
4. R.J. Hampshire (Hus)…4-4
5. Justin Barcia (Gas)…8-7
6. Malcolm Stewart (Hus)…7-8
7. Eli Tomac (Yam)…6-9
8. Valentin Guillod (Yam)…10-6
9. Jorge Prado (Kaw)…12-5
10. Justin Cooper (Yam)…5-13

Jeremy Martin (6) was the good news story of the 2025 Nationals when he went 3-1 for second in his final AMA National race. 

250 RESULTS: 2025 MILLVILLE NATIONAL
1. Haiden Deegan (Yam)..1-2
2. Jeremy Martin (Yam)…3-1
3. Jo Shimoda (Hon)..2-4
4. Mikkel Haarup (Tri)…4-3
5. Garrett Marchbanks (Kaw)…7-7.
6. Levi Kitchen (Kaw)…13-6
7. Dilan Schwartz (Yam)…11-9
8. Austin Forkner (Tri)…9-11
9. Jalek Swoll (Tri)…16-5
10. Jordon Smith (Tri) ..15-8

ROUND EIGHT: WASHOUGAL

Chase Sexton won the Washougal 450 National.

450 RESULTS: 2025 WASHOUGAL NATIONAL
1. Chase Sexton (KTM)…1-2
2. Jett Lawrence (Hon)…3-1
3. Eli Tomac (Yam)…2-3
4. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)…5-4
5. R.J. Hampshire (Hus)…4-6
6. Justin Cooper (Yam)…6-5
7. Justin Barcia (Gas)…7-7
8. Valentin Guillod (Yam)…9-10
9. Colt Nichols (Suz)…12-9
10. Mitchell Harrison (Kaw)…10-11

Jo Shimoda (30) found some aded speed to close gaps and keep clear in the closing laps of  the races this season with wins at the Washougal and Red Bud 250 Nationals.

250 RESULTS: 2025 WASHOUGAL NATIONAL
1. Jo Shimoda (Hon)..2-1
2. Haiden Deegan (Yam)..1-2
3. Garrett Marchbanks (Kaw)…3-4
4. Seth Hammaker (Kaw)…7-3
5. Austin Forkner (Tri)…5-5
6. Dilan Schwartz (Yam)…4-11.
7. Mikkel Haarup (Tri)…10-7
8. Max Vohland (Yam)…8-9
9. Drew Adams (Kaw)…13-6
10. Ryder DiFrancesco (Gas)…11-8

• TOP TEN IN NATIONAL POINTS WITH 3 RACES TO GO

CURRENT 450 NATIONAL POINTS
(Round 8 of 11)
1. Jett Lawrence…382
2. Hunter Lawrence…321
3. Eli Tomac…288
4. Justin Cooper…280
5. RJ Hampshire…255
6. Aaron Plessinger…204
7. Jorge Prado…191
8. Malcolm Stewart…154
9. Cooper Webb..151
10. Valentin Guillod…137

CURRENT 250 NATIONAL POINTS
(Round 8 of 11)
1. Haiden Deegan…368
2. Jo Shimoda….323
3. Garrett Marchbanks..252
4. Levi Kitchen…239
5. Mikkel Haarup…209
6. Tom Vialle…202
7. Michael Mosiman…170
8. Max Vohland…168
9. Seth Hammaker …157
10. Jordon Smith…152

• WHAT’S LEFT: THE FINAL THREE RACES

August 10…Unadilla, NY A
August 17…Budds Creek, MD
August 24…Crawfordsville, IN>  

• MXA TEAM TESTED: SIDI CROSSAIR X BOOTS

The Crossair X is Sidi’s newest top-end competition boot built to withstand the rigors of motocross. Sidi now has four different high-end boot options and 31 different color/design options between the four styles—Crossair X, Crossfire 3 SRS, Crossair and X Power SC.The four different styles range in price from $400 to $600, with the brand-new Crossair X being at the top of the totem pole.The retail price is $599.99.

This boot looks fast and sleek. The Crossair X has a comfortable inner that wraps snugly around your shank with Velcro holding it tightly. The boot’s outer protection layer is made primarily of vented plastic pieces (some replaceable), which have proven to offer great protection and durability. The outer is fastened using four buckles with adjustable-length straps. These buckles are anchored with Phillips-head screws, allowing for replacement if needed. The buckles are open at their ends, allowing for flex, but this feature digs uncomfortably into your hand while clasping the buckles tightly. The boot’s ankle has a hinge with a physical limiting stop in both flexion and extension.

The Crossair X has a new sole that Sidi is calling “Materiis-designed” for improved grip. Sidi is known historically for its excellent, long-lasting soles, and the new design works just fine with normal grip.

In a single word the fit on these boots is—great! Foot ingress and egress are easy and non-eventful. The inner material does a decent job of keeping out dirt and preloads the fitment for a comfortable and protective ride. Our test riders wore these boots all day during long test sessions without discomfort when walking, kneeling, crouching or hiking around the track and trail chasing kids on mini-bikes. Some test riders have years of collected hardware in their ankles, and the Crossair X had zero pressure points or hot spots. The footbed is roomy and tall, offering room for wide feet. You can wiggle your toes in these boots. Our testers run the same size in Sidi as they do in Alpinestars boots.

In keeping with the Sidi legacy, this boot has many replaceable bits and pieces, making it convenient to repair and extends its useful life. You can replace the upper rear section, the shin plate, the hyper-extension limiter, the buckles, and the metatarsus-wear puck in the comfort of your home with just a screwdriver. The new sole is molded on and is missing the classic metal toe cap. Your local cobbler might struggle to re-sole these boots, but there are shops you can ship your boots to for repair. Sidi offers four different colors, and the copious amount of plastic cleans up nicely, keeping the boots looking new.

When gearing up, the boots almost prefer their own specific latching sequence. It will take some experimenting to decode which buckles like to latch first, where this certain tab nestles in, how much strap tension before the buckle disfigures your palm, and what specific ankle angle is required to align the straps.

The Sidi Crossair X break-in time was quick. Most test riders felt comfortable enough to race in the new boots on the first day. They are softer and more flexible than Alpinestars Tech 10s, Gaerne SG12s, and Gaerne SG22s. The upper inner area seems to have excellent heat-resistance against burning. We rode both four-strokes and two-strokes with differently shaped exhausts and have yet to melt a spot on the boots.

The Crossair X ventilation is very nice. On hot days, you can feel the difference compared back to back with other brands. On cold days, you can feel chilled air coming through the uppers. But, when it’s wet out, your feet will also be wet. The Crossair X weighs in at 4 pounds, 5 ounces per boot, and feels great gripping the motorcycle.

For more information go to (818) 880-0000 or helmethouse.com/sidi.

MXA RATING: The Sidi Crossair X boots are excellent top-shelf boots for the rider who prefers boots without the inner bootie, likes high-performing Italian footwear, and demands good-looking equipment

• FXR RACING’S NEW 2025.7 HELIUM GEAR

The all-new 25.7 lineup brings a fresh take on a proven favorite. With the same fit, feel, and performance riders have come to trust, this drop introduces a new range of bold colorways that stand out on the track without losing the look that made it a staple.

Built for the gate drop, refined for every lap. FXR’s updated Helium lineup brings new colorways to the track while staying true to the high-performance design trusted by top riders. Featuring our breathable, perforated Omni-Stretch fabric and a slim athletic fit, Helium moves with you under pressure. From the Pros to AMs, this is racewear that delivers – again and again.

Helium Jersey: $89.99

• Lightweight polyester / spandex mesh for increased breathability and rider comfort
• Athletic fit with ultra-lightweight construction
• Bonded sleeve cuffs for reduced friction
• Shaped front collar for improved comfort
• Moisture-wicking yarns provide quick-dry performance
• Drop-tail hem and long length protect midriff exposure
• Fade-free sublimation prints

Helium Pant: $229.99

• M-3 chassis design to give the rider class-leading fit & mobility
• Athletic fit
• Main shell constructed of lightweight Omni-Stretch™ stretch fabric to offer high levels of flexibility, strength, and ventilation
• Rear yoke panel for improved fit with durable rear seat construction
• Metal ratchet waist closure system offers a precise and secure fit
• Slim fit knee design with added pre-curve provides less restriction and positive contact area
• Dual-layer knee fabric with full-grain leather and abrasion-resistant inner fabric
• Lightweight breathable mesh inserts on back of leg for added ventilation
• Triple topstitching in critical areas for extra strength and durability
• Adjustable hook and loop side waist system for personalized fit
• Updated silicone printed inner elastic waist for extra grip and security
• Mesh lining has been removed for better breathability and comfort
• Internal key pocket
• Fade-free sublimation prints

The new FXR gear is available now at www.fxrracing.com. 

• 2025 MXGP WINNERS AT A GLANCE

KTM’s Jeffrey Herlings (84) came into the 2025 FIM World Championship series still recovering from ACL surgery. It took him 10 races to notch his first Grand Prix victory of the season in Germany and notch up a second wina week later in Latvia. However with Tim Gajser leaving Team Honda to Join Team Yamaha in 2026, Jeffrey  is rumored to be leaving KTM to take Gajser’s seat at Honda.

Date/Venue                                                450                                                     250
Mar. 2…Argentina…………Maxime Renaux (Yam)…………………..Kay de Wolf (Hus)
Mar. 16…Spain #1…………Tim Gajser (Hon)……………………………Liam Everts (Hus)
Mar. 23…France #1……….Tim Gajser (Hon)……………………………Andrea Adamo  (KTM)
Apr. 6…Sardinia…………….Romain Febvre(Hon)……………………..Kay de Wolf (Hus)
April 13…Italy………………..Tim Gajser (Hon)……………………………Thibault Benistant (Yam)
April 21…Switzerland……Lucas Coenen (KTM)…………………….Simon Laegenfelder (KTM)
May 4…Portugal……………Lucas Coenen (KTM)……………………..Andrea Adamo  (KTM)
May 11…Spain #2…………Romain Febvre (Kaw)…………………….Kay de Wolf (Hus)
May 25…France #2……….Romain Febvre (Kaw)……………………Simon Laegenfelder (KTM)
June 1…Germany…………Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)……………………Andrea Adamo  (KTM)
June 8…Latvia………………..Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)…………………..Sacha Coenen (KTM)
June 22…Great Britain…Lucas Coenen (KTM)………………………Simon Laegenfelder (KTM)
July 13…Finland……………..Lucas Coenen (KTM)………………………Kay de Wolf (Hus).
July 27…Czech Republic
Aug. 3…Belgium
Aug. 17…Sweden
Aug 24…Holland
Sept. 7…Turkey
Sept. 14…China
Sept. 21…Australia
450 points leader…Romain Febvre (Kaw)
250 points leader...Simon Lagegendfelder  (KTM)

• 2025 GRAND PRIX POINTS AFTER 13 OF 20 ROUNDS

Romain Febvre has led the 450 World Championship points for eight straight rounds, but Lucas Coenen has whittle his margin down to only 15 points with 7 races left.

TOP TEN IN 450 GRAND PRIX POINTS AFTER FINLAND
(After 13 of 20 rounds)
1. Romain Febvre…627
2. Lucas Coenen…612
3. Glenn Coldenhoff)…449
4. Ruben Fernandez…407
5. Calvin Vlaanderen …366
6. Andrea Bonacorsi …353
7. Maxime Renaux…347
8. Jeffrey Herlings…325
9. Tim Gajser…305
9. Jeremy Seewer…296

Simon Laegenfelder has relied on consistency to get to the top of the 250 points standings

TOP TEN IN 250 GRAND PRIX POINTS AFTER FINLAND
(After 13 of 20 rounds)
1. Simon Laengenfelder…613
2. Andrea Adamo…570
3. Kay de Wolf…565
4. Sacha Coenen…305
5. Liam Everts…343
6. Thibault Benistant…308
7. Camden McLellan…265
8. Valerio Lata…219
9. Cas Valk)…217
10. Guillem Farres…172

• THE GREATEST DEAL IN MOTOCROSS: REAL WORDS, MORE TECH, BIG PHOTOS & A $25 ROCKY MOUNTAIN CREDIT

This is the cover of the August 2025 issue of MXA. Inside are  full test of the 2025 Fantic XX125 Factory Edition, 2025 GasGas MC85 Mijicycle, @025 2026 KTM 450SMR Supermoto bike, plus a retro test of the first-ever Husqvarna Rockstar Edition and a special project bike that turns a stock YZ250F into a GYTR Factory Edition. On the racing front,, there is a 18 page photo gallery oft the $100,000 Glen Helen MotoFest and it StopWatch National prequel. 

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• CLASSIC MOTOCROSS IRON: 1963 TRIUMPH TS20 TIGER CUB SCRAMBLER

BY TOM WHITE

The 1963 Triumph TS20 was a very rare “Works Replica” model developed to be as near as possible to the machines used by the factory riders. In truth, the Tiger Cub had been around for a long time. It was first introduced in 1954 to supplement the 149cc Triumph Terrier and to be used as a contender against the BS  Bantam and other lightweights, including the Villiers-powered brands; Cub sales soared to over 60,000 units by 1963.

The Cub was an immediate success in Europe and America. American rider Lammy Lamoreaux blew away all entries under 500cc in the 34th Big Bear Run in 1955. Around the same time, factory riders George Fisher and Ken Heanes both won Gold Medals in the 1956 ISDT on Cubs. In 1958, Frank Stallard won a major motocross event at Hawkstone Park, England, on a prototype 199cc Cub. Motocross racing brought two of the Cub’s shortcomings to the surface—engine overheating and the limitations of the spindly chassis. This actually spawned a healthy aftermarket for internal engine parts and even aftermarket frame kits.

The 1963 TS20 Scrambler featured a mid-line and open exhaust system, high 9:1 compression ratio, 199cc displacement, 63mm by 64mm bore and stroke, large 27mm Amal Monobloc, improved ignition system and four-speed transmission. Beefed-up front suspension was standard, along with a short competition seat, polished alloy mudguards, and the absence of lights, a toolbox and center stand. The gas tank was painted the same color as the 1962 Bonneville in Hi-Fi Scarlet over Silver Sheen. Only 340 TS20s were produced in 1963, with 97 percent of them shipped to the U.S. The production Scrambler model was withdrawn at the end of 1963 after only two seasons in production. The suggested retail was $485. This original and unrestored example is valued at $8000 by the Early Years of Motocross Museum.

There were also spin-off models, including the T20T Trials, T20SS Street Scrambler (US West Coast), T20SR (performance modified road model), T20SC (US East Coast), TR20 Trials (Works spec trials bike) and the TS20 Cub Scrambler (featured).

By 1965, the writing was on the wall for the aging Triumph Cub. Without a major revision, it could not withstand the onslaught of the new lightweight two-strokes.