Jett Lawrence

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Jettson Lawrence
Washougal MX 2021 P1277967 (51336729026).jpg
Jett in 2021
Nationality Australian
Born (2003-08-07) August 7, 2003 (age 20)
Landsborough, Australia
Motocross career
Years active2019-Present
Teams
  • •Geico Honda (2019-2020)
  • •Honda HRC (2021-Present)
Championships
  • •2021 AMA Motocross 250cc
  • •2022 AMA Supercross 250cc East
  • •2022 AMA Motocross 250cc
  • •2023 AMA Supercross 250cc West
  • •2023 AMA Motocross 450cc (22-0)
  • •2023 SuperMotocross 450cc
Wins
  • •AMA 250cc Supercross: 13
  • •AMA 250cc Motocross: 14
  • •AMA 450cc Supercross: 7
  • •AMA 450cc Motocross: 11
  • •AMA 450cc SuperMotocross: 2

Jettson Miyata Lawrence (born August 7, 2003, in Landsborough, Queensland, Australia) is an Australian Motocross racer. [1] [2] Competing in the AMA Supercross & Motocross Championships; a one-time 450cc AMA Motocross & 450cc SuperMotocross Champion, a two-time 250cc AMA Motocross, & 250cc AMA Supercross Champion. [3] [4]

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Jett was the 2020 Marty Smith Pro Rookie of the year in the 250cc class for the AMA Motocross Championship. He also received the Ricky Carmichael Award at the 2022 Motocross des Nations. [5]

Jett's brother Hunter Lawrence is also a competitive motocross racer. [6]

Amateur Career

2014

In 2014 at the age of 11, Lawrence won the 65cc Junior Motocross World Championship.

2016

In 2016, Lawrence raced the German ADAC series as well as the 85cc Motocross World Championship.

2018

In 2018 Jett at age 14 moved up to race in the 250 European Motocross Championship, where he won his first overall at the final round in Assen, going 1-1 in both motos.

450cc Career

2023

Motocross

Lawrence won his 450cc AMA Motocross professional debut at round one of the nationals with a 1-1 score, in Fox raceway, Pala. Lawrence clinched the 2023 450cc AMA Motocross Championship in his rookie season at round nine, Unadilla. He ended the season undefeated in moto scores at 22-0, an achievement that hasn’t been accomplished since James Stewart in 2008, and is the first rookie to reach the achievement.

SuperMotocross

At round one of the SMX championship, Jett struggled in the first moto, but persevered and ended the day 7-2, for 4th. Round two saw Jett win race one, and lead race two for a majority, before making a controversial decision in which he waved Ken Roczen by, believing that the races scored individual points. Round three of the SMX championship saw a return to LA Coliseum for the first time since 1998. Jett ended the evening with a 1-1 score, the inaugural SuperMotocross Championship, and $1 million dollars.

2024

Supercross

Jett became the first rider in history to win their 450cc debut at the opening round in Anaheim 1.

250cc Career

2020

Supercross

2020 was Jett’s first full AMA Supercross and Motocross season. However in his third Supercross race, he broke his collarbone, which put him out for six weeks. After returning, he made his maiden supercross podium at Salt Lake City 5. He finished the season 10th overall.

Motocross

For AMA Motocross, Lawrence had a solid debut season, finishing in the top 5 four times and winning his first overall at round 9 at Fox Raceway. This put him at 4th in the final standings and won him the 2020 Marty Smith Rookie of the year award.

2021

Prior to the 2021 season, it was announced that Jett would sign a factory deal with HRC Honda, and also sign a sponsorship deal with Red Bull.

Supercross

In supercross, Lawrence won his first race in the 250cc class at round 2, then again at round 7 and 17. He finished on the podium at 5 of the 8 rounds he raced, which would place him 3rd overall for the year.

Motocross
Lawrence in 2021 at the Washougal National. Washougal MX 2021 P1277786 (51336006807).jpg
Lawrence in 2021 at the Washougal National.

In Pro Motocross, Lawrence won his first AMA championship. He won 4 rounds and finished on the podium 8 times.

2022

Supercross

2022 was a year of domination in 250cc East Supercross as well as 250cc Motocross. Lawrence won the East title at round 15. He won 4 races and had a 100% podium percentage.

Motocross

Lawrence began the nationals by winning the first 4 rounds until a bike malfunction at round 5 in Red Bud. He responded by winning 5 out of the next 7 rounds and at Fox Raceway II, he successfully defended the 250cc title.

2023

Before the '23 season, it was announced that Jett wouldn’t defend his East title, but switch coasts to the West, in an effort to become one of the select few to have won titles on both coasts.

Supercross

Lawrence clinched the 250cc West title at round 16, Denver. He raced his final 250cc race the following week at Salt Lake City, which he won.

Motocross des Nations participation

2022

The 2022 Motocross Des nations was held at Red Bud MX, in Buchanan. Lawrence raced on a 450 for the first time professionally in his career. He went 1-2 to win the open class as well as lead team Australia to a 3rd place finish.

2023

The 2023 Motocross Des nations was held in Ernee, France. Jett raced in the MXGP class and placed 2nd in the qualifying race on Saturday. During race one, Lawrence fell in one of the first corners, but fought back to 6th place after a last turn pass on Tim Gajser. Jett then won race three, which helped place team Australia 2nd overall.

AMA Supercross/Motocross results

YearRnd
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
2020 250 MX6345664461--------8.0011%4th
‡2021 250 SX-E6134DNS51--------212.8762%3rd
2021 250 MX122364412115-----2.6666%1st
2022 250 SX-E------13111-232-OUT1.75100%1st
2022 250 MX111191114311-----2.0883%1st
¶2023 250 SX-W1112------11-2-311.44100%1st
2023 450 MX11111111111------1.00100%1st
2024 450 SX194613411138511

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References

  1. ↑ "Jett Lawrence Information and Statistics".
  2. ↑ "Jett Lawrence". Red Bull .
  3. ↑ "Jett Lawrence aims to carry 250 East title momentum outdoors, help Hunter Lawrence".
  4. ↑ "Chase Sexton And Jett Lawrence Sweep 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Opener - Fullnoise.com.au Motorcycle News". Fullnoise.com.au. 23 August 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  5. ↑ "Jett Lawrence".
  6. ↑ "Brothers Hunter & Jett Lawrence Are Really Good, Results Prove It".
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