TAKE A LAP OF SATURDAY’S BUDDS CREEK LAYOUT: WHERE DID THE OTHER MINUTE GO?

Budds Creek is the start of a three-race shown-down between Eli Tomac and Chase Sexton—Yamaha versus Honda, old versus young. No matter which one wins the 2022 AMA 450 National Motocross Championship, the both deserve it. They have put on a show of bravado and skill all season long. And now that there are only three races left, it comes down to luck, determination, luck, talent, luck, physical fitness and luck. But great riders make their own luck.

2022 450 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS STANDINGS
(After 9 of 12 rounds)
1. Chase Sexton (Hon)…409
2. Eli Tomac (Yam)…408
3. Jason Anderson (Kaw)…325
4. Ken Roczen (Hon)…304
5. Christian Craig (Yam)…273
6. Ryan Dungey (KTM)…264
7. Justin Barcia (Gas)…246
8. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)…230
9. Joey Savatgy (Kaw)…195
10. Shane McElrath (Hus)…165

2022 250 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS STANDINGS
(After 9 of 12 rounds)
1. Jett Lawrence (Hon)…391
2. Hunter Lawrence (Hon)…365
3. Jo Shimoda (Kaw)…351
4. Justin Cooper (Yam)…316
5. R.J. Hampshire (Hus)…227
6. Max Vohland (KTM)…222
7. Seth Hammaker (Kaw)…207
8. Levi Kitchen (Yam)…180
9. Michael Mosiman (Gas)…169
10. Stilez Robertson (Hus)…169

2022 BUDDS CREEK NATIONAL | FULL COVERAGE