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]
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.jpg) Hunter in 2021 | |
| Nationality |  Australian |
| Born | 1 August 1999 (age 25) Maleny, Queensland, Australia |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 2016-present |
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450cc Career
edit2023
editOn 30 October, it was announced that Hunter would move up to the 450 class for 2024 & beyond.
2024
edit- Supercross
Lawrence failed to qualify for round 1 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, narrowly missing out after a first turn crash in 450 heat 1, and a poor start in the LCQ. From this, Lawrence would begin to build momentum, securing multiple top 10 & top 5 finishes, until a crash at round 8, Daytona. Lawrence returned at round 10, & began slowly building momentum. He ended the supercross season with 2 podium finishes & a 9th in the championship for his rookie year.
- Motocross
In his 450cc class rookie season, Lawrence battled for the Championship. He scored multiple podium finishes as well as moto wins, but was unable to win an overall. He held the points lead from round 3 to 6 and showcased consistency all season. Hunter ended the Championship 2nd, scored 9 podiums, 3 race wins, with 42 points the difference in his debut season.
250cc Career
edit2023
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
edit2017
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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
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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
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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 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 7.50 | 14% | 9th |
| 2024 450 MX | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.73 | 82% | 2nd |
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. Archived from the original on 19 March 2023. 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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