Jett Lawrence continued his dominant form in the 2024 Pro Motocross Championship with an emphatic win in Moto 1 of the RedBud Nationals in Buchanan, Michigan, extending his stranglehold on the points lead. The Australian sensation secured his 37th career moto victory in spectacular fashion, crossing the finish line more than 15 seconds ahead of the nearest rider — a feat he has now achieved for the third consecutive moto.
The 20-year-old Honda rider was in top form from the drop of the gate, quickly establishing himself at the front of the pack. However, the early stages of the race offered fans an exciting subplot, as Jett briefly engaged in a spirited back-and-forth battle with his older brother and teammate, Hunter Lawrence.
“It was good to battle with HJ,” Jett said after the race, referring to Hunter by his initials. “He was running well. It was hard to pass because it was so deep. I think we went back and forth like four times in one lap.”
The rutted and rough RedBud track proved challenging for the entire field, but Jett handled the conditions with poise, gradually pulling away as the moto wore on. His smooth lines, excellent throttle control, and relentless pace proved too much for the competition once again. His third straight runaway victory only further cements his status as the heavy favorite to win the 2024 title.
While Jett Lawrence was soaring to another win, the championship battle took a dramatic and unexpected twist. Past champion Eli Tomac was forced to retire from the race due to mechanical issues just past the halfway point. The Monster Energy Yamaha rider had been holding a strong position and was viewed as one of the few potential threats to Jett’s dominance this season. However, after an apparent technical failure, Tomac slowed down noticeably before pulling off the track, his race—and potentially his title hopes—over for the day.
Tomac’s mechanical DNF is a major blow to his championship aspirations. The veteran rider has shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season, but reliability issues have plagued him at key moments. With Lawrence consistently finishing at the front, any slip-up can prove costly in the points standings, and this one could prove pivotal.
Hunter Lawrence ultimately held on for a strong podium finish behind his younger brother, keeping the Team Honda HRC squad firmly atop the leaderboard. The sibling rivalry has added an entertaining dynamic to the series, though Jett’s recent performances suggest he is currently in a league of his own.
The RedBud National is often viewed as the heart of the motocross season — a true test of speed, endurance, and grit. Jett Lawrence passed that test with flying colors once again, showing no signs of slowing down as the series heads into its second half.
With Moto 2 still to come, fans will be eager to see if anyone can rise to challenge Jett’s dominance — or if the RedBud weekend will go down as yet another chapter in what is quickly becoming one of the most commanding championship campaigns in recent memory.