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Pro Motocross calling for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing will enter the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship with Malcolm Stewart and RJ Hampshire equipped with the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition, aiming to make their mark in the 450MX Class when the new season commences in Pala, California.

Fox Raceway will play host to Round 1 of the outdoor series that doubles as stage two of the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) this Saturday, May 24. The series will travel throughout the United States this summer, contested over 11 rounds and with the titles set to be decided at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland, on August 23.

Fresh from finishing fourth in the AMA Supercross Championship, Stewart was also impressive in Pro Motocross last season on his way to sixth in the 450MX standings. The 32-year-old Floridian has the potential to further build upon his career form and is motivated to factor toward the front of the pack when the gates officially drop this weekend.

"I am really looking forward to another great season racing outdoors!" said Stewart. "So far, this has been a career year for myself getting that first win in Supercross! We had a good outdoor season in finishing sixth overall last year, so I’m looking forward to getting better results this year."

In making his anticipated full-time transition to the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition ahead of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, at 29 years of age Hampshire is supremely excited for the opportunity that he has earned. Last year he missed the majority of the outdoors while in the 250 Class, but managed a podium at the final round despite limited starts.

Now, after fighting for the 250SX East title in the AMA Supercross Championship and placing third in the final standings, Hampshire opens the next chapter in his career as an exciting new addition to the premier class with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing. RJ underwent minor surgery to remove hardware in his previously-injured wrist following Salt Lake City, which the surgeon is confident will alleviate any pain experienced during the indoor series.

"Moving from a 250 to a 450 is a pivotal moment in any racer's career, and I’m excited to be making that transition for the outdoors with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team," Hampshire stated. "I’ve always enjoyed riding a 450, and now I finally get the opportunity to race one full-time. We’ve been putting in the work to make the transition as smooth as possible, and I’m feeling confident and ready for the season to kick-off. After the way the Supercross championship ended, I’m more motivated than ever and ready to embrace the grind this summer."

Nathan Ramsey – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team Manager: "As we transition from Supercross to the Pro Motocross season, I’m proud of the strides both Malcolm and RJ have made. Malcolm had an incredible Supercross season, earning his first 450SX career win in Tampa and consistently pushing toward the podium, finishing strong with a second-place in Salt Lake. With last year being his first full outdoor season on the 450 since 2013, he is entering this season even more prepared for outdoors, and I fully expect him to be a serious contender this summer. RJ’s season took a different path due to his injury and off-season surgery, but he showed his resilience by jumping into the East Coast series and giving it everything he had. Watching him battle through to the very end in Salt Lake was a testament to his determination. Now, as he makes the exciting move to the 450 Class for outdoors, it's a special moment for all of us at Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing to be a part of his journey from 250s to the 450. Although he recently had a minor procedure to remove the plate from his wrist, we’re confident in the medical team's assessment and believe he’ll perform at the high level we all expect. We’re fired up to get the Pro Motocross season started and can’t wait to see what these two 450 boys will deliver on the track."

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s RJ Hampshire races to eighth overall at High Point

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Eighth position overall marked another impressive weekend out for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire in Round 4 of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at High Point, maintaining sixth in the 450MX standings. Equipped with the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition, Hampshire posted the fifth-fastest qualifying time during the morning sessions, before charging through the field to a well-earned P6 result in Moto 1. The skies opened up during Moto 2 of 450MX this afternoon, with premier class newcomer Hampshire posting a measured ride amongst touch, rain-affected conditions to finish in eighth position. That ride also placed him eighth overall for the weekend, and his consistent Mt. Morris performance sees him hold sixth in the championship. “All in all, it was a really solid weekend,” reflected Hampshire. “Came out with another P6 in Moto 1 and felt like I rode well, then the skies opened in Moto 2, and it became all about survival. Another weekend in the six-to-eight range, so we'll make use of the weekend off and go to work, get stronger, and aim for that top-five at Southwick." High Point presented an unfortunate day for teammate Stewart, who was running in 10th place onboard his Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition during the opening Moto, before a fall ultimately spelt the end for both his race and the remainder of the day. He received medical attention to a cut on his chin, which ruled him out for Moto 2. "It was unfortunate for Malcolm to finish the weekend early, but we will look forward to the weekend off and then come out swinging after the break," commented Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team Manager Nathan Ramsey. "He took a handlebar to the chin, but he is super-tough, and we know he will bounce back quickly. The promise is there – it is just a matter of putting it together during the motos and making them count. Aside from that, it was another consistent weekend from RJ, who has been really impressive since stepping up to 450MX outdoors." Next Race: June 28 – Southwick, Massachusetts Results 450MX Class – High Point National 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 2. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 3. Eli Tomac (Yamaha) 4. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 8. RJ Hampshire (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing) Standings 450MX Class 2025 after 4 of 11 rounds 1. Jett Lawrence, 190 points 2. Eli Tomac, 162 3. Aaron Plessinger, 156 6. RJ Hampshire, 117 14. Malcolm Stewart, 60

Consistency continues for RJ Hampshire and Malcolm Stewart at Thunder Valley National

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire and Malcolm Stewart raced to consistent 450MX top 10 finishes in Round 3 of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Thunder Valley, highlighting ongoing progression being made as the season develops. Hampshire and his Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition posted the sixth-fastest qualifying time during the morning sessions, before racing to a well-earned P6 result in Moto 1 on a rutty, technical race track. Moto 2 was another strong showing for the premier class newcomer, who finished in seventh place, and climbed to sixth overall in the 450MX standings in his first year as a full-time racer in the category. “I definitely progressed this weekend,” commented Hampshire. “I made progress during the week with my wrist, and I finally feel like we're turning a corner there. I was inside the top-five again for the first 25 minutes of Moto 1, so I am getting longer with that. Then the second moto, got a good start, then made a mistake early and went down... Got up, then went down again a couple of laps later, so I had my work cut out for me, but that was the strongest I've been at the end of a moto. I'm pretty happy with where we are at and we'll keep on building." Teammate Stewart – also equipped with the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition – raced to 10th in Moto 1, before collecting another P10 score in Moto 2. Those combined finishes rewarded him with eighth overall for the weekend in Colorado. "The day started off a little rough with the mud,” reflected Stewart. “I got off to a mid-pack start in Moto 1 and made a lot of passes to get my way up into 10th there. Moto 2, the track was pretty gnarly in that one, another average start for me, and I made a lot of passes throughout the race. I tried to find a flow and eventually ended up with 10-10 for eighth overall. Things could've been better, but at the same time, we learned a lot, so we'll come back for High Point and try to put this bike inside the top-five." Next Race: June 14 – High Point, Pennsylvania Results 450MX Class – Thunder Valley National 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 2. Eli Tomac (Yamaha) 3. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 7. RJ Hampshire (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing) 8. Malcolm Stewart (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing) Standings 450MX Class 2025 after 3 of 11 rounds 1. Jett Lawrence, 145 points 2. Eli Tomac, 120 3. Aaron Plessinger, 118 6. RJ Hampshire, 87 11. Malcolm Stewart, 60