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Lawrence Brothers Shine At Southwick Sand With Jett's Perfect Performance And Hunter's Strong Finish
At The Wick 338 in Southwick, Massachusetts, Honda HRC Progressive showcased their dominance in the AMA Pro Motocross. Known for its challenging sandy terrain, the track witnessed Jett and Hunter Lawrence securing the top two positions in the 450 class. Jett achieved a flawless 1-1 finish, while Hunter consistently placed second with 2-2 moto results.
In the first 450 moto, Jett and Hunter's CRF450RWE bikes led from the start. Jett quickly built a lead, maintaining a ten-second gap at halfway. Hunter extended his advantage over third place. By the end, Jett finished 13.786 seconds ahead of Hunter, who was 18.922 seconds clear of third.
Jett continued his strong performance in moto 2, taking another holeshot with Hunter close behind. While Jett pulled away from Jorge Prado, Hunter overtook Eli Tomac to secure third on lap six. After Prado's fall, Hunter moved into second and maintained his position, finishing 20 seconds behind Jett and 12 seconds ahead of Tomac.
Jo Shimoda faced difficulties in the first 250 moto due to an early crash that left him near last place. Despite another fall, he fought back to finish tenth. In moto 2, Shimoda started better in fourth place and climbed to second by maintaining his pace, securing fifth overall.
Other Red Riders had varied results: Joey Savatgy finished twelfth overall, Cornelius Tondel seventeenth, Michael Witkowski twenty-eighth, Deven Sorensen thirty-fourth, and Brandon Ray thirty-fifth.
Qualifying Highlights and Team Dynamics
In combined qualifying times for the 450 class, Jett was second fastest while Hunter was fifth. Cornelius Tondel impressed by qualifying third overall. Among other Red Riders were Joey Savatgy in thirteenth and Deven Sorensen in thirty-second.
In the 250 class qualifying, Shimoda ranked tenth best. Lance Kobusch was twenty-third and Mark Fineis thirtieth among other competitors.
Achievements and Future Plans
Jett's performance at Southwick marked his twentieth career premier-class win out of twenty-one attempts. This achievement ties him with James Stewart and Jeff Stanton for eighth on the all-time list. His success also increased Honda's dominance at Southwick to seventeen wins.
Cornelius Tondel joined Honda HRC Progressive for select rounds with promising results despite challenges in moto two at Southwick. He will continue competing with them at upcoming events like RedBud and Spring Creek Nationals.
Rider Reflections on Performance
"I’m focusing on each race as it comes—no point in thinking about championships this early," said Jett Lawrence about his approach to racing this season.
"I’m just putting in work—always trying to get stronger and improve," expressed Hunter Lawrence regarding his ongoing efforts to enhance performance.
"It’s kind of the same situation as last year—just need to keep building," commented Jo Shimoda on his current progress compared to previous seasons.
Lars Lindstrom Praises Team Efforts
Lars Lindstrom praised all three riders' performances at Southwick: "This track is definitely the most unique track we have on the circuit... Our riders today made it look like it wasn’t that rough."
The next event is scheduled for Saturday at Honda RedBud National in Buchanan, Michigan where teams will compete again under challenging conditions similar to those faced recently at Southwick.
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