Hunter Lawrence won the Budds Creek National on Sunday with a 1-1 moto sweep, reclaiming the 450MX red plate by one point heading into the season finale. According to NBC Sports, Lawrence made up eight points in Moto 1 and three points in Moto 2 to overtake his brother Jett Lawrence, who had held a 10-point lead after the previous round at Unadilla.
Lawrence entered the Budds Creek National, held Sunday in Mechanicsville, Maryland, trailing his brother Jett Lawrence by 10 points in the AMA Pro Motocross 450 class standings, according to NBC Sports and Cycle News. The Budds Creek National was the 10th round of the series and the penultimate race before the season finale. This points swing enabled him to overtake Jett Lawrence and reclaim the 450 red plate by a single point heading into the final round, NBC Sports reported.
Hunter Lawrence’s 1-1 moto finishes earned him 50 points, allowing him to make up eight points in the first moto and three points in the second, sources confirmed.
Official results listed Hunter Lawrence of Honda HRC Progressive as the overall winner, with the double moto victory marking a reversal from the previous round at Unadilla, where he suffered a Moto 2 DNF and lost the points lead. Cycle News noted that before Budds Creek, Jett Lawrence held a 10-point advantage after Unadilla, where Hunter’s DNF proved costly. Racer X also reported that Hunter was 10 points behind entering Budds Creek, emphasizing the significance of his performance at the Maryland track.
The Budds Creek National’s outcome tightened the championship battle, setting up a one-point margin between the Lawrence brothers for the season finale. Cycle News and SPEEDWEEK confirmed the double moto win and the resulting championship lead change. NBC Sports highlighted that Hunter Lawrence’s comeback at Budds Creek effectively regained the red plate by one point, underscoring the competitive nature of the title chase.
The 10th round at Budds Creek was a pivotal race in the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, with both brothers demonstrating strong performances. Hunter Lawrence’s consistency in both motos contrasted with his previous round’s misfortune, allowing him to capitalize on the opportunity to close the gap and surpass Jett Lawrence in the standings. The official results page corroborated Hunter’s 1-1 finishes, which combined for the overall victory and the points lead.
Jett Lawrence’s 10-point lead prior to Budds Creek was established after Unadilla, where Hunter’s DNF in the second moto significantly impacted the points distribution. Sources from PROMOTOCROSS preview coverage and Racer X detailed the championship dynamics entering Budds Creek, noting the importance of the Maryland round for the title contenders. The event’s outcome shifted momentum in Hunter Lawrence’s favor, but the championship remained highly contested with only a one-point difference separating the brothers.
The AMA Pro Motocross Championship will conclude with the final round following Budds Creek, where the one-point lead held by Hunter Lawrence will be contested. The Budds Creek National results and points standings set the stage for the season finale, with both Hunter and Jett Lawrence positioned to vie for the 450MX title.
