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CHASE SEXTON AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING CLAIM WASHOUGAL 450MX VICTORY

Reigning 450MX Champion Chase Sexton returned to the winner's circle in Round 8 of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship at the Washougal National on Saturday, claiming a 1-2 moto scorecard for a convincing first overall victory of the season.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Sexton powered his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to the second-fastest time during 450MX qualifying, quickly gaining comfort on the hard-pack, slick surface of the Washougal circuit.

In Moto 1, Sexton launched to a top-three start, only to make a decisive pass in turn two to enter the race lead. From there, a spectacular performance saw the 25-year-old pick up his first race victory of the outdoors since returning to competition at the RedBud National.

For the second moto, Sexton featured up front once more, running inside the top three before a red flag briefly halted proceedings. Once the race recommenced, the number 1 ran in second position for the duration, with his combined scorecard earning him the Washougal National overall win.

The Pro Motocross Championship will now take a two-week break before returning for the final three rounds, beginning at Ironman Raceway on August 9.

Chase Sexton: "It was nice to get a win today! It’s been a while since I have won a race – since the Salt Lake City Supercross – so it’s good to get that monkey off my back and go into the break with momentum. I still have a few things that I can improve on, but my speed was better today and I’m stoked to click off a win. Not eating roost in that first moto was nice… Second moto, I ate a lot of roost and I didn’t like it at all. But it was important to get creative and make quick passes here, as the roost feels like you’re getting hit with a paintball gun for 30 minutes. Thanks to the team for today, it's a good feeling to stand back on top of the podium."

Next Race: August 9 – Crawfordsville, Indiana

Results 450MX Class – Washougal National
1. Chase Sexton (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
2. Jett Lawrence (Honda)
3. Eli Tomac (Yamaha)
5. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna)
7. Justin Barcia (GASGAS)
12. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna)

Standings 450MX Class 2025 after 8 of 11 rounds
1. Jett Lawrence, 382 points
2. Hunter Lawrence, 321
3. Eli Tomac, 288
5. RJ Hampshire, 255
6. Aaron Plessinger, 204
8. Malcolm Stewart, 154
12. Chase Sexton, 122
16. Justin Barcia, 111

Standings 250MX Class 2025 after 8 of 11 rounds
1. Haiden Deegan, 368 points
2. Jo Shimoda, 323
3. Garrett Marchbanks, 252
6. Tom Vialle, 202
13. Ryder DiFrancesco, 128
18. Julien Beaumer, 106
21. Casey Cochran, 88

KTM NEWS

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING SIGNS RYDER DIFRANCESCO AND DAXTON BENNICK

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has signed Ryder DiFrancesco and Daxton Bennick ahead of the 2027 SMX World Championship season, joining an expanded four-rider 250 program alongside Julien Beaumer and Sacha Coenen. The new-look roster will compete aboard KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION machinery across the AMA Supercross Championship, Pro Motocross Championship, and SMX Finals post-season, further strengthening KTM's READY TO RACE commitment to the next generation of 250 class talent. DiFrancesco, 21, joins Red Bull KTM Factory Racing following a breakout 2026 season, finishing runner-up in the 250SMX World Championship, fifth in 250MX, and fourth in the 250SX Western Division standings. The Californian earned his first-career 250SX podium at Anaheim 1 and carried that momentum into the outdoors and playoffs with a collection of podium results, firmly establishing himself as a title challenger into the future. Ryder DiFrancesco: "I'm super-excited to be joining Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. It's been one of the top-tier teams in the paddock since I can remember, so it's going to be a cool feeling being on the orange bike in 2027 – it only grows the confidence in myself and the team. The next thing to do now is to go out there and win. I'm excited, and the season can't come soon enough." Bennick, 20, is another exciting addition to the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing effort after a strong 2026 campaign that saw him claim third in the 250SX East standings and secure his first 250SMX podium at SMX Playoff 1 in Columbus. The North Carolina native has continued to progress through the professional ranks since his highly-successful amateur career as part of the KTM Orange Brigade and will enter 2027 targeting title success. Daxton Bennick: "I'm so excited to be on the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team next year. It's always been a dream of mine, so it's a super-cool and surreal moment for me. There are a lot of familiar faces on the team and also some new ones, and I think we're going to make a really good combination and go after the championships – I'm ready to get to work." The arrival of DiFrancesco and Bennick coincides with a significant expansion of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's 250 program, which will also feature Beaumer and incoming Belgian standout Coenen. Beaumer, 20, will return for his fourth season with the team after recently extending his contract through 2027 and beyond, while 19-year-old Coenen arrives from the MX2 World Championship following a Grand Prix campaign that saw him finish third in the 2026 standings. Nathan Ramsey, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 250 Team Manager: "What an incredible opportunity to be a part of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2027 and beyond. I will be managing the 250 race team, alongside of Ian and his crew on the 450 side. I believe this expansion and structure for the complete Red Bull KTM program is very strong and I look forward to having an unbelievable season. I couldn’t be happier to add Dax and Ryder to the team! They both had very strong seasons in 2026 and should absolutely be in the championship conversation in 2027. Dax and Ryder alongside Juju and Sacha make up a very young and extremely strong Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 250 effort for 2027! I am honored to be a part of this group moving forward and can’t wait to see what the future holds." Ian Harrison, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 450 Team Manager: "We are incredibly excited to introduce our strengthened Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 250 program, which will debut in 2027 with a four-rider lineup equipped with KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION machinery. KTM has enjoyed significant success in the category for many years, and this next step further underlines the brand’s READY TO RACE commitment into the future." Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s expanded 250 program will make its competitive debut at the opening round of the 2027 AMA Supercross Championship in Anaheim, California, on January 9, marking an exciting renewed chapter for the Austrian manufacturer's presence in U.S. competition alongside its factory 450 team of reigning SMX World Champion Jorge Prado and new recruit Lucas Coenen.

Victory for Team Belgium & the Coenen brothers at packed MXoN in France

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The 79th FIM Motocross of Nations drew a huge record crowd of 105,000 to the ‘amphitheater’ setting of the Ernee circuit in northern France where Red Bull KTM’s Lucas and Sacha Coenen contributed to Team Belgium first victory in the annual contest since 2013. Red Bull KTM also had SMX champion Jorge Prado inspiring Team Spain to 2nd place and their first ever podium result.