Penrite Racing Empire Kawasaki Push Through Challenging Conditions at Canberra ProMX

The Penrite Racing Empire Kawasaki Team endured a dramatic day of racing at Round 6 of the 2025 Penrite ProMX Championship in Canberra, ACT. What began as a hard-pack and race friendly track quickly transformed under afternoon thunderstorms into a muddy and treacherous battlefield, forcing riders and teams to adapt across both classes.

In the MX1 Class, Luke Clout showed his trademark speed at Canberra, but was ultimately denied a result that reflected his effort. After qualifying 6th and recording 5th in SuperPole, Clout crashed on the opening lap of Moto 1 whilst running towards the front of the MX1 field. He remounted and delivered an impressive charge through the field to salvage 8th at the chequered flag.

In Moto 2, with worsening weather and deteriorating track conditions, Clout was running inside the top ten before colliding with another rider and withdrawing from the race. He was fortunately cleared of any injury post-race and finished 15th Overall for the round. Clout now sits 8th in the MX1 Championship standings.

“Today was incredibly frustrating and disappointing for the team and myself as a rider. We are better than the results are showing and it isn’t from a lack of trying that’s for sure! I’m not giving up yet and we will keep trying for the final two rounds,” commented Clout. 

In the MX2 Class, Rhys Budd showed renewed form at Canberra in what proved to be a chaotic day in the MX2 field. After qualifying in 6th position, Budd looked ready to fight for podium positions after battling for the lead early in Moto 1, but a crash later on the opening lap sent him to the back of the pack. He charged hard to finish 18th.

In Moto 2, Budd bounced back with an assertive ride to 6th, showcasing his speed to finish 11th Overall.

“I have to take the positives from Canberra after a turbulent few rounds. I was ready to challenge for the win here, but I got ahead of myself in that opening lap and it cost me. 6th position in Moto 2 is a step in the right direction to show what we’re capable of in the last two rounds,” commented Budd. 

Campbell Williams’ debut for the Penrite Racing Go24 Team Green program in MX2 saw consistent results for Williams, with 16-10 moto finishes for 15th Overall.

Team Green supported Kaleb Barham posted a season best 7th Overall in MX2 with 7-8 finishes on his KX250.