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to see Hunter not get the win," Jett said. "Halfway through, I honestly had some doubts that I could even catch those guys [Hunter and Eli]. They were rid- ing really, really well. But I had to dig deep and just try to send it. It was either sending it or crash- ing at that point. So, I tried, and I was able to catch up to Eli. I had a few good laps and was able to make a quick pass when I had the chance." Hunter dominated the final race of the night, but it was not enough for the overall win. He finished the night second overall in both the final round and in the championship. The Honda HRC Progressive rider used his momentum from winning one 450SMX Once again, Jett Lawrence was the heavy favorite for this year's SuperMotocross crown. He came into the night just six points clear of his brother, Hunter—still a larger margin compared to last year's finale. In both motos, Jett started outside the top three and came through traffic to find his way to the front. Race one saw him run down Hunter and Eli Tomac in the closing stages, leading only the final four laps and starting the night with a promising win. Jett was third for most of the second moto, trailing Tomac and Hunter at the front, swing - ing the points in Hunter's favor. An all-or-nothing effort in the second moto proved to be the deciding factor when Jett made the pass on Tomac with just three laps to go. This move was for all the marbles, and Jett's pass for second earned him the overall victory with 1-2 scores and a third-straight SuperMoto - cross World Championship and, so far, the only rider to win the 450 SuperMotocross trophy. The pass on Tomac a few laps from the end essentially cost Jett's older brother, Hunter, the title and the $1 million prize for winning the 2025 Champion - ship. "Hunter rode well and ex- ecuted two starts, which made it hard on me," Jett said. "The first moto I was able to dig deep and get that moto win, thankfully—it saved me for sure. "It's conflicting emotions of obviously wanting to win this and get this, but then I also hate VOLUME 62 ISSUE 38 SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 P67 31 MAX ANSTIE 17TH (17-12) 250SMX Monster Energy Star Racing Ya- maha's Max Anstie had a miserable night. "It was tough," he said. "In the first moto, I came together with some- one on the first lap and ended up a half a lap behind and a lap down. In the second moto, I didn't have a great gate pick. I did everything I could to get a great start but pushed in and ended up going straight off the track and was riding around at the back. It doesn't help having to go through the LCQs for these races. It is what it is." MYOWNRACE (Left) Jett Lawrence came through traffic in both motos to earn the overall win and a third consecutive SMX title. (Below) Hunter Lawrence dominated the final 450SMX race of the night and finished second in the series points.