| Hunter Lawrence | |
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| Hunter in 2021 | |
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| Born | 1 August 1999 (age 26) Maleny, Queensland, Australia |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 2016-present |
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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 AMA Supercross 250cc East & 250cc AMA Motocross Champion. [2] [3] [4] He was a member of the winning Australia team at the 2024 & 2025 Motocross des Nations.
On 30 October, it was announced that Hunter would move up to the 450 class for 2024 & beyond.
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.
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.
The 2025 season for Hunter Lawrence was his second full year in the premier 450 class in the United States.
Lawrence entered the 450SX championship as a contender following his successful transition to the premier class in previous seasons. However, his Supercross campaign was disrupted by injuries and missed rounds. He competed in only a limited number of races during the season and recorded several top-ten finishes before withdrawing from the championship. Due to the missed events, he finished 21st in the final standings of the AMA Supercross Championship. [5]
Lawrence returned to full fitness for the outdoor season and was a consistent front-runner throughout the AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Riding the Honda CRF450R, he recorded numerous podium finishes and secured his first overall victory in the 450 class at the Ironman National, without winning a moto. Lawrence finished second in the final championship standings, behind his brother Jett Lawrence, marking his best result in the 450 outdoor championship to date. [6]
Lawrence carried his outdoor form into the SuperMotocross World Championship playoffs. During the three-round postseason, he achieved: 4th place in the opening playoff round. Victory in the second playoff round. 2nd overall in the championship final. His results earned him second place in the SMX World Championship standings, again finishing behind Jett Lawrence after the three-race playoff series. [7]
Lawrence represented Australia at the Motocross of Nations, alongside Jett Lawrence and Kyle Webster. Competing in the Open class, Lawrence contributed to Australia’s overall victory with 1-1 race scores, securing the Chamberlain Trophy for the team. [8]
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. [9]
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.
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.
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.
| Year | Rnd 1 | Rnd 2 | Rnd 3 | Rnd 4 | Rnd 5 | Rnd 6 | Rnd 7 | Rnd 8 | Rnd 9 | Rnd 10 | Rnd 11 | Rnd 12 | Rnd 13 | Rnd 14 | Rnd 15 | Rnd 16 | Rnd 17 | Average Finish | Podium Percent | Place |
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| 2019 250 MX | 11 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 3 | OUT | OUT | 12 | OUT | - | - | - | - | - | 7.33 | 22% | 10th |
| 2020 250 SX-W | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 | 7 | - | OUT | 10.00 | - | 24th |
| 2020 250 MX | 17 | DNF | 16 | 12 | 18 | 7 | 14 | 5 | OUT | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12.77 | - | 13th |
| ~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 |
| 2025 450 SX | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | DNQ | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | 6.50 | - | 21st |
| 2025 450 MX | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.73 | 73% | 2nd |
| 2026 450 SX | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |