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Team USA has called upon RJ Hampshire as a late addition to its lineup for the 2025 FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN), to be staged at Ironman Raceway from October 3-5. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing's Hampshire has been exceptional since stepping up to the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition ahead of the Pro Motocross Championship this season, in which he finished fifth in the final 450MX standings. Hampshire continued that form in the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Playoffs and Final, climbing to seventh position following another convincing showing during the post-season. Just over one week out from the Nations returning to American soil, Hampshire has been drafted into Team USA as a replacement rider and is incredibly excited for the opportunity to compete in the Open category at home. It will be the 29-year-old's second time representing his country in the historic international event, adding to his appearance in 2023 at Ernée, France. "I am really excited for the chance to represent our great country on home soil!" Hampshire commented. "I may not have been the first pick, but I’ll always answer the call, and you know I’ll give it everything I’ve got. Ironman is one of my favorite tracks and we’ve still got a strong team ready to go – see you all next weekend!" Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing is proud to provide its full support to Hampshire and Team USA in a bid to reclaim the Chamberlain Trophy in Indiana. The United States last won the MXoN in 2022 when it was staged at RedBud. "It’s such an honor when one of the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing athletes are selected for MXoN," explained Nathan Ramsey, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team Manager. "RJ is a perfect choice to represent the USA, as well as our team. He will no doubt give it everything he has to get the job done and we are more than happy to support him and Team USA!"

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire charged to a hard-fought sixth-place result at the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Final in Las Vegas tonight, which saw the premier class newcomer claim a solid P7 in the standings to complete his first 450SMX post-season. Onboard the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition, Hampshire set the fifth-fastest qualifying time on what was a mixture of tight, technical sections, combined with high-paced outdoor obstacles and sand elements. An average start in Moto 1 had his work cut out for him, although an inspired charge saw RJ finish in sixth position. An improved start to Moto 2 had Hampshire in the battle throughout the early stages, although a deteriorating race track kept the Florida native measured in his approach, posting a convincing fifth-place result to complete what was a successful series. Hampshire entered the premier 450 division full-time at the beginning of this year’s Pro Motocross Championship after taking the 250SX East Class title down to the final round and ultimately placing third. The impressive 29-year-old then went on to establish himself as a regular top-five contender in both the outdoors – where he finished P5 in the 450MX standings – and the 450SMX post-season. “All in all, it was another solid weekend!” reflected Hampshire. “I felt good on the bike in timed qualifying, then didn't get the best start in Moto 1, but I felt like I rode well. The second moto, I got a good start, but I felt a little tight in the beginning and I figured it wasn't worth risking it too much out there. I didn't feel overly comfortable on the high-speed sections, but I think overall I was sixth for tonight. It was a solid few races of SMX, and I'm excited to be leading into next year with a solid base." 450SMX teammate Malcolm Stewart remained on the sidelines for the Las Vegas SMX Final, still recovering from an incident at Playoff 1. The 32-year-old enjoyed a solid regular season campaign in 2025, earning fourth in 450SX – which featured a career-first win in Tampa – as well as seventh overall in Pro Motocross. Results 450SMX Class – SMX Final 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 2. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 3. Eli Tomac (Yamaha) 6. RJ Hampshire (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing) 9. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) 14. Chase Sexton (KTM) Standings 450SMX Class 2025 after 3 of 3 rounds 1. Jett Lawrence, 166 points 2. Hunter Lawrence, 151 3. Eli Tomac, 135 7. RJ Hampshire, 109 8. Chase Sexton, 92 10. Justin Barcia, 86 19. Malcolm Stewart, 20 22. Aaron Plessinger, 14