Ken Roczen and Chase Sexton split the 450 Class moto wins Sunday at round five of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship held at RedBud MX in Buchanan, Michigan. Roczen secured first place in the second moto after finishing sixth in the opening race, while Sexton won the first moto, with overall results determined by combined moto scores, officials said.
He finished sixth in the opening moto, resulting in combined moto scores of sixth and first place, or 6–1, which placed him second overall for the day in the 450 Class at RedBud MX in Buchanan, Michigan. The overall winner was determined by the combined points from both motos under the AMA Pro Motocross scoring system, which awards points on a descending scale from 25 for first place, 22 for second, and so forth, officials said. Despite winning the second moto, Roczen’s lower placing in the first moto kept him from claiming the overall victory.
Roczen’s victory in the second moto marked the 39th 450 Class moto win of his AMA Pro Motocross career, according to race officials.
Chase Sexton won the first moto of the 450 Class on Sunday, splitting the moto wins with Roczen, sources confirmed. Sexton’s performance added to his record as a rising contender in premier-class AMA Pro Motocross competition. The combined moto results placed Sexton differently in the overall standings than Roczen, consistent with the AMA points system. While Sexton secured the first moto win, his placing in the second moto was not sufficient to earn the overall victory at this round, officials said.
The RedBud AMA Pro Motocross National is the fifth round of the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship 450 Class season, held annually near the July 4 holiday at the RedBud MX track. The event follows a two-moto format, with overall results determined by the combined finishing positions in both motos. According to MX Sports Pro Racing, which oversees the championship, the RedBud round is a key midseason stop that often influences the championship standings as riders accumulate points toward the season-long title.
Ken Roczen, a German-American rider born April 29, 1994, is a two-time 450cc AMA Motocross Champion and a multiple-time AMA Supercross winner. His 39th 450 Class moto win at RedBud contributes to his standing among the top ten all-time winners in AMA Pro Motocross premier-class history, records show. Roczen’s 6–1 moto finishes at RedBud reflect his consistent competitiveness in the premier outdoor motocross division.
Chase Sexton, an American rider who has since become AMA Pro Motocross 450 Class Champion with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, continued to build his résumé with his moto one victory at RedBud. Sexton’s performance at this round is part of his progression as a top-tier competitor in the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, according to KTM’s official racing communications.
Both riders’ moto wins at RedBud fit within a broader pattern of multi-manufacturer success at the track. Honda, which has historically fielded title-contending 450 riders including Roczen and Sexton in different seasons, maintains a strong presence at RedBud. Team Honda HRC’s official reports highlight RedBud as a venue where their riders frequently achieve podium finishes and moto victories. Similarly, KTM and other manufacturers have recorded wins at this nationally recognized circuit.
The AMA Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association, is the premier outdoor motocross series in the United States. The season typically runs from late May through late August, with RedBud serving as a central midseason event. The RedBud MX track is known for its challenging terrain, including large jumps and deep ruts, and draws a passionate spectator base. It has hosted both national rounds and major international motocross events.
Points earned at RedBud contribute to the overall 450 Class championship standings, influencing riders’ trajectories as the season progresses. Officials and broadcasters frequently use results from RedBud to analyze rider form and predict outcomes for subsequent rounds, including the SuperMotocross World Championship. The split of moto wins between Roczen and Sexton at this round is consistent with RedBud’s history of competitive races where multiple riders secure individual moto victories.
Both Roczen and Sexton have also demonstrated success in indoor supercross competition. Roczen is a two-time FIM World Supercross WSX Champion and the 2026 AMA Supercross 450 Champion, while Sexton has secured multiple AMA Supercross wins. Their performances at RedBud and similar outdoor events continue to be closely followed as indicators of their form across motocross disciplines.
