Hunter Lawrence
Hunter in 2021
NationalityAustralia Australian
Born1 August 1999 (1999-08) (age 24)
Maleny, Queensland, Australia
Motocross career
Years active2016 – present
Teams
  • •Geico Honda (2018-2020)
  • •HRC Honda (2020 – present)
Championships
  • •2023 AMA Supercross 250cc East [1]
  • •2023 AMA Motocross 250cc
Wins
  • •250cc AMA Supercross: 12
  • •250cc AMA Motocross: 8
  • •250cc SuperMotocross: 1

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] Hunter's brother Jett is also a professional Motocross rider.

450cc Career

2023

On 30 October, it was announced that Hunter would move up to the 450 class for 2024 & beyond.

250cc Career

2023

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

2017

Hunter in 2017

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

Hunter in 2018 at the MXGP of Valkenswaard, Netherlands

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

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
~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

References

  1. ↑ "2023 Supercross 250SX East Points Standings". Racer X. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  2. ↑ "Hunter Lawrence Information and Statistics". Racer X. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Hunter Lawrence's win in Detroit strengthens his AMA 250SX lead". www.motorcyclesports.net. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  4. ↑ "2023 Supercross 250SX East Points Standings". Racer X. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  5. ↑ Andrew Clubb (29 April 2023). "HUNTER LAWRENCE WINS AMA 250SX EASTERN REGION CHAMPIONSHIP". Dirt Action. Retrieved 29 April 2023.


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