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RJ Hampshire took another top-five finish in Round 10 round of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship at Unadilla, with his fourth position complemented by Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing 450MX teammate Malcom Stewart’s seventh overall. Equipped with the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition, Hampshire posted the sixth-fastest time during the morning's 450MX qualifying sessions, acclimatizing to what was a high-speed Unadilla layout this year. Upon charging to the race lead in Moto 1, the 29-year-old would hold position throughout the early stages, once again demonstrating immense speed during his first full season in the premier category. He would ultimately finish the race in fourth, while a P5 in Moto 2 earned him fourth overall for the weekend in what was another impressive showing. Hampshire continues to hold a fifth position in the 450MX championship standings as one round remains in this year’s Pro Motocross Championship. "Another solid weekend in Unadilla, leading my first 450 Class laps, which was cool," commented Hampshire. "I wish I would have felt a little better up front, but that's all part of the learning, and I've always struggled at this track so all-in-all P4 was a solid day. We keep learning a lot each weekend, and my speed is continuing to get better, which we are tuning the bike toward as we go along. I'm stoked on the season so far and ready to finish it off strong at Budds Creek." 450MX teammate Stewart and his Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition raced to P10 in the opening moto at Unadilla, before another spirited ride in Moto 2 saw him finish seventh, which sealed him P7 overall on the day. Malcolm’s seventh-place finish at the 10th round sees him move forward in the 450MX standings, currently sitting in seventh overall. "Unadilla is always a tough track for me!" reflected Stewart. "It's one of those tracks where it'll make or break you, and today, I was on the good side of it. I finished up seventh overall, and I'm leaving on two wheels and healthy, which is awesome. I'm really looking forward to Budds Creek, it's always a favorite of mine on the circuit, so we'll come out swinging for the final race of the season next weekend." Next Race: August 23 – Mechanicsville, Maryland Results 450MX Class – Unadilla National 1. Jett Lawrence (Honda) 2. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 3. Eli Tomac (Yamaha) 4. RJ Hampshire (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing) 7. Malcolm Stewart (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing) 8. Justin Barcia (GASGAS) Standings 450MX Class 2025 after 10 of 11 rounds 1. Jett Lawrence, 462 points 2. Hunter Lawrence, 409 3. Eli Tomac, 364 5. RJ Hampshire, 328 7. Malcolm Stewart, 209 8. Aaron Plessinger, 204 10. Justin Barcia, 165 13. Chase Sexton, 147
Kay de Wolf raced to a 3-3 finish for second overall at Uddevalla, while Liam Everts made a strong comeback from injury with 8th overall at round sixteen of the MX2 World Championship.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Amateur Factory Elite team prospect Landon Gibson will line up for his first professional Pro Motocross Championship start at Unadilla this Saturday, followed by a second scheduled appearance at Budds Creek for next weekend's outdoor finale. It is a unique opportunity for the 16-year-old to gain invaluable National experience in the pro ranks, joining Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing 450MX teammates RJ Hampshire and Malcolm Stewart for Rounds 10 and 11 of season 2025. Gibson has enjoyed a successful year of amateur competition to date, including a P2 result in last weekend’s SMX Next – Motocross Combine at Ironman Raceway, where he won Moto 2 onboard his Husqvarna FC 250 Factory Edition. The highly-rated teenager out of Peachtree City, GA, will continue competing as an amateur through the 2026 season. “Man, this has been a lifelong dream of mine to line up for my first pro race,” commented Gibson. “I couldn’t be more excited to be doing it under the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna tent and thankful for my team giving me the opportunity. My dreams have come true, and I am ready to go bang bars!” Following these upcoming opportunities in 250MX to build experience, Gibson will continue his SMX Next journey during the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Playoffs, including the ‘World All-Stars’ events in Charlotte and St. Louis during September. "I’m excited to have Landon Gibson join the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team under the tent this weekend and next," said Nathan Ramsey, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team manager. "Landon is a youthful rider with a great opportunity to showcase his talent in the pro ranks, and this experience will give him a solid gauge of where he stacks up in the 250 class. "He’s proven himself throughout the year in amateur racing, and we’re confident this next step will help him grow even more. What he learns over the next two weeks will be valuable as he heads into the SMX Next World All-Stars. We’re looking forward to seeing him out on the track."