The Winner Triumph Australia Racing Team pushed through a demanding day of racing at Round 5 of the 2025 Penrite ProMX Championship in Warwick, QLD. Rough and loamy conditions created one of the more challenging tracks of the season, testing both rider endurance and bike setup across the board.

In the MX1 Class, Jack Simpson continued his steady return to form, qualifying 16th before putting together two consistent moto rides. A gritty effort in both motos saw Simpson finish 14th and 13th respectively, placing him 13th Overall for the round and 15th in the MX1 Championship standings.

“I was happy with how I rode today,” 

“I’ve been struggling with arm pump in qualifying and that had a bit of a lingering effect on Moto 1, but it was a solid day and we will keep improving for Canberra.”

Simpson remains focused on building both his race fitness and the ongoing development of the all-new Triumph RC-450, as he continues to chip away at the lead group.

In MX2, both Connar Adams and Thynan Kean showed resilience throughout the day. 

For Kean, after a DNF in Moto 1, he would bounce back with an improved second moto, finishing 15th and taking 21st Overall for the round.

“I struggled in the opening moto but felt much better between myself on track and the bike in Moto 2.”

“15th is a solid base to build from heading into Canberra,” Kean shared.

Connar Adams showed remarkable strength following a first turn crash in Moto 2, resulting in a broken finger. After finishing the Moto in 22nd position, Adams was transported to Hospital in Brisbane where he has subsequently undergone successful surgery to repair his injury. A return to competition date is not yet available. 

The Winner Triumph Australia Racing Team now turns its attention to Round 6 of the ProMX Championship in Canberra, with continued focus on rider development, performance consistency, and ongoing evolution of the Triumph platform in its debut season.

The Penrite Racing Empire Kawasaki Team fought through a gritty day of racing at Round 5 of the 2025 ProMX Championship, held in the rough loamy conditions of Warwick, Queensland. With both Luke Clout and Rhys Budd returning to competition after a turbulent Round 4, the team showed strong signs of progress as the Championship entered its second half.

In the Kawasaki MX1 Class, Luke Clout entered Warwick looking to rebound from his Traralgon concussion withdrawal, qualifying 5th in MX1. Despite battling with setup challenges in the SuperPole session and ending it in 8th, Clout found more flow as racing got underway.

In Moto 1, Clout pushed through to secure a solid 7th place before improving to 5th in Moto 2, earning 6th Overall for the round. Clout now sits 6th in the MX1 Championship standings heading into Round 6.

“I struggled with bike settings and finding comfort, we made a big change after SuperPole and it took me a while to adjust,” 

“The team made some positive changes, and we improved across the Motos. We’ll come back stronger at Canberra where the hard-pack conditions suit me better,” said Clout.

In the MX2 Class, Rhys Budd showed heart and determination in his return from injury at Warwick. After qualifying 10th in MX2, a first-turn crash in Moto 1 saw Budd remount and charge back through the pack to finish 11th. He backed that up with a 10th place in Moto 2 for 10th Overall on the day.

“Today was frustrating as I had good speed but struggled to maintain intensity throughout the Moto’s due to the time off between Rounds.”

“I’m looking forward to more bike time before Canberra to get back to full race fitness,” commented Budd. 

Team Owner Tyson Cherry reflected on the round:

“We made gains today under tough conditions. Both Luke and Rhys dug deep, and the progress they made will pay off in the coming rounds. We’re proud of the effort and will be regrouping to come out swinging in Canberra.”

Penrite Racing Go24 Team Green MX3 rider Cooper Rowe showed impressive speed throughout the day but was sidelined by crashes in both motos, ruling him out of MX3 Class contention.

Moto1 Motorcycles KTM Development Team riders Darci Whalley and Joe Thurlby have continued with their winning form at Round 5 of the Sunshine State MX Championship at Goondiwindi, whilst Rowdy Rabjones claimed 2nd Overall.

MXW Class Championship Red Plate holder Darci Whalley executed a perfect days racing, Qualifying fastest in the mornings session and posting 1-1 Moto scores to extend her Championship lead.

In the 65cc 7-U10 Class, Joe Thurlby posted 2-1 Moto scores en route to his Overall Victory whilst extending his Championship points lead, with Rowdy Rabjones completing the trio of Moto1 Motorcycles KTM podiums with 2nd Overall in 65cc 9-U12 Class.

The Moto1 Motorcycles KTM Development Team now focus on the Final Round of the Sunshine State Motocross Championships, taking place at Rockhampton on the 18th-20th July.