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Alsop Takes Next Step At Toowoomba With MX3 Overall Victory
Ride Red Honda JPM Racing Team rider Jet Alsop has stamped a full circle on his comeback ProMX season in 2025, claiming Overall victory at Toowoomba with 1-2 Moto finishes en route to his first overall win since Horsham in 2024.
Continuing his momentum from Canberra where he landed his first Moto win of the season, Alsop initially struggled in Qualifying at Tooowoomba and could only manage to log the 6th fastest time in the muddy conditions.
“I was really off the pace in Qualifying and the mud meant we were a little off with our settings on the bike. After making some changes I was confident we would find a flow again heading into Moto 1”.
Alsop did just that, running in 2nd position from the gate drop and taking control of the lead past the half way point, where he would maintain control of the Moto until the chequered flag.
Moto 2 saw a Holeshot and more laps lead, where he would eventually settle for 2nd position and take his first Overall win of the 2025 season.
“I figured out more with my starts leading into Toowoomba and I nailed both gate drops, which after struggling with my starts all season, it made such a difference to run up front early”.
“I’m stoked to take my first win of 2025 and we will keep working heading into QMP this coming weekend”.
With his points at Toowoomba, Alsop now moves into 2nd Position in the MX3 Championship standings as the Final Round approaches at Queensland Moto Park on Sunday August 3rd.
Winner Triumph Racing Australia Push Through Challenging Conditions At ProMX Toowoomba
The Winner Triumph Racing Australia Team endured challenging conditions at Toowoomba from Round 7 of the ProMX Championship. With heavy rain leading into the event, the anticipated muddy conditions led to a challenging race track that would rest riders, mechanics and machinery alike.
In the MX1 Class, Jack Simpson returned from a small injury picked up at the Hattah Desert Race, equating to no bike time leading into Toowoomba. With challenging on track conditions and lack of bike time, Simpson toughed out 15th Overall with 13-15 finishes on the day.
“I struggled today and there are no excuses. I haven’t ridden since Hattah and this was a track you had to be on your game from the gate drop, which was hard for me. We will regroup and be ready for QMP this weekend”, said Simpson.
In the MX2 Class, new team signing Deacon Paice would show his trademark speed early on the Triumph TF 250-X in his team debut. Qualifying in 6th position in the heavy conditions. However, crashes and on track incidents would not allow him to reflect his true potential on the day, leaving him with 15th Overall.
“It was a frustrating weekend for me in Toowoomba. I felt I had the speed and showed that in Qualifying, but I just hit the ground too many times in the races. Thanks to the team, I really enjoyed my first round with the whole crew and we are safe leaving the mud heading to QMP”, commented Paice.
Thynan Kean continued his run of top 20 finishes with 20th Overall, whilst Connar Adams returning from injury was unfortunately sidelined with a heavy flu and will now return to action for the Final Round at QMP.
The Winner Triumph Racing Australia Team now focuses on the Final Round of the ProMX Championship, taking place at Queensland Moto Park On Sunday August 3rd.
Whalley Claims Back-To-Back SSMX Championships For Moto1 Motorcycles KTM
Darci Whalley has taken her Moto1 Motorcycles KTM to Back-To-Back Sunshine State Motocross Championship #1 plates in the MXW Class, claiming both the Overall Round win at Rockhampton and the 2025 MXW Class Championship.
After claiming her first Championship in 2024, Whalley was able to achieve repeat victory with the expansion of the SSMX Championship from a regional South East QLD series in 2024, to becoming the official QLD State Championship, with additional rounds of racing and travel in 2025.
“It’s an amazing feeling to win this Championship for the second time in a row and I couldn’t have done it without the incredible support around me from my family and Moto1 Motorcycles KTM”.
“I knew with the added rounds of racing, travel and additional competitors this year that it would not be easy to defend the #1 plate and I’m happy we could get the job done.”
“I am looking forward to taking this momentum into the final two rounds of ProMX, starting this weekend at Toowoomba”, commented Whalley.
Alongside Whalley, Moto1 Motorcycles KTM Junior Development Team riders Joe Thurlby and Rowdy Rabjones would both finish their respective 65cc Classes on the Championship podium.
Joe Thurlby had a strong finish to the season with 2nd Overall in the 65cc 7-U10 Class en route to claiming 2nd in the SSMX Championship for the 2025 season, just 2 points shy of the #1 plate at the conclusion of the season.
For Rabjones, a hard fought day saw him claim the final step of the 65cc 10-U12 class with 3rd in the 2025 Championship.
Shane Fretwell, owner of Moto1 Motorcycles commented on the conclusion of the Sunshine State MX Championship;
“I am thrilled to see Darcy take out another Championship under the Moto1 Motorcycles Team and it is a testament to her hard work continually developing her racing and career. We look forward to seeing her take this form to the ProMX Championship over the next few weekends”.
“Our Junior Development program has been a huge success in our first official year working with a fantastic group of talented juniors and their families. To see their hard work and dedication pay off with Championship podiums for Rowdy and Joe is fantastic. Our 50cc rider Darby also had a big year pushing through injury and his determination really shine through for us”.
“We are looking forward to returning with our Junior Development Team in 2026 along with continuing to invest and support in local racing across great Championships such as SSMX”.
The Moto1 Motorcycles KTM Development program now shifts focus to the Final Rounds of the ProMX Championship kicking off on Sunday 27th June at Toowoomba, with Whalley competing in the MXW Class, where she currently sits 5th in the Championship points.
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