Hunter Lawrence (born 1 August 1999) is an Australian professional motocross rider. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 2017 to 2018, & the AMA Supercross and Motocross championships since 2019. He is a one-time AMA Supercross 250cc East & 250cc AMA Motocross Champion.[2][3][4] Hunter's brother Jett is also a professional Motocross rider.[citation needed]
| Hunter Lawrence | |
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.jpg) Hunter in 2021 | |
| Nationality |  Australian |
| Born | 1 August 1999 (age 24) Maleny, Queensland, Australia |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 2016 – present |
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450cc Career edit
2023 edit
On 30 October, it was announced that Hunter would move up to the 450 class for 2024 & beyond.[citation needed]
250cc Career edit
2023 edit
- Supercross
As of round 13 of the 2023 250 East supercross season, Hunter has won 6 out of the 7 races; including wins at Houston, Tampa, Daytona, Indianapolis, Detroit[3] and Atlanta. At round 15 in Nashville, Hunter won the 2023 250cc East Supercross championship with a 1st-place finish and a 7th win for the season.[5]
- Motocross
Lawrence clinched the 2023 AMA Motocross 250cc championship at the final round at Ironman. His 5th place finish in moto one was enough to grant him his first national championship.
MX2 career edit
2017 edit
In 2017, Lawrence participated in the MX2 class, riding for the Suzuki World MX2 team. Lawrence demonstrated his potential with notable performances and consistent results. He faced challenges, including injuries, but showcased glimpses of his talent, setting the stage for a promising future in motocross.
2018 edit
In the 2018 MX2 season, Hunter Lawrence competed for the Honda 114 Motorsports team. He showcased significant improvement compared to the previous year, securing multiple podium finishes and consistent top-10 results.
AMA Supercross/Motocross results edit
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Rnd 5 |
Rnd 6 |
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Rnd 13 |
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Average Finish |
Podium Percent |
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| ~2021 250 SX-W | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 4 | - | 3 | 3.88 | 44% | 2nd |
| 2021 250 MX | 6 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 5.33 | 17% | 3rd |
| 2022 250 SX-W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 3.44 | 90% | 2nd |
| 2022 250 MX | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 3.50 | 75% | 3rd |
| 2023 250 SX-E | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | 6 | 1.90 | 90% | 1st |
| 2023 250 MX | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.36 | 73% | 1st |
| 2024 450 SX | DNQ | 10 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 5 | DNF | OUT | 11 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 |
References edit
- ^ "2023 Supercross 250SX East Points Standings". Racer X. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ "Hunter Lawrence Information and Statistics". Racer X. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Hunter Lawrence's win in Detroit strengthens his AMA 250SX lead". www.motorcyclesports.net. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "2023 Supercross 250SX East Points Standings". Racer X. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ Andrew Clubb (29 April 2023). "HUNTER LAWRENCE WINS AMA 250SX EASTERN REGION CHAMPIONSHIP". Dirt Action. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
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