The Winner Triumph Racing Australia Team delivered a milestone performance at Round 6 of the 2025 Penrite ProMX Championship in Canberra, ACT, with Jack Simpson achieving a season best moto result and the team’s strongest overall finish to date.

With a track evolving throughout the day, the hard-packed technical ruts during the morning gave way to thunderstorm affected muddy conditions for the final MX1 moto. Simpson rose to the occasion, executing two excellent starts and battling with factory-level competition throughout the day.

In MX1 Moto 1, Simpson ran inside the top five early before slightly pumping up, eventually crossing the line in 14th. The second moto saw Simpson thrive in the wet conditions, charging to an impressive 8th place finish,  the best moto result of the season for both rider and team.

“We have been working hard all season on the All-New TF 450-RC bike and to finally nail some starts and enjoy solid track position with the factory teams felt great.”

“I pumped up a little in Moto 1 being so close to the top five and dropped back, but the mud suited me in Moto 2 and I’m so happy to deliver a season best result for the Winner Triumph Racing Australia Team here in Canberra.”

Simpson’s efforts earned him 10th Overall for the round, elevating him to 12th in the MX1 Championship standings with momentum building heading into the final stretch of the season.

In MX2, Thynan Kean continued his 2025 season campaign. Qualifying in 20th, Kean put together consistent rides to finish 20th and 22nd across the motos, resulting in 23rd Overall for the round. The team remains encouraged by his progress in a stacked MX2 field.

A notable absentee for the Round was MX2 rider Connar Adams, who remains on the sidelines from a broken finger and subsequent surgery following the previous proMX Round at Warwick. Adams and the team are hopeful for a return to racing before the end of the ProMX Championship. 

Winner Triumph Racing Australia now look ahead to the Queensland based final rounds of the championship, with renewed confidence following a breakthrough weekend in the nation’s capital.

Canberra, ACT 

Fresh from Los Angeles and the X Games High Air contest with JPM Motorsports Honda team partner Corey Creed, the JPM team headed straight to Round 6 of the 2025 ProMX Championship in Canberra.  

Continuing their rise as one of the top-performing privateer teams in the paddock, Canberra did not disappoint and served as the backdrop for Jet Alsop to deliver a breakthrough moto win and second overall in MX3, while Haruki Yokoyama posted his most consistent day of the season in MX2 to finish eighth overall.

In the MX3 Class, Jet Alsop qualified fourth and set himself up well for the day’s motos. In Moto 1, a poor start saw him outside the top 20 early, but he pushed forward with impressive speed to climb through the pack and finish third.

Moto 2 was a different story. Alsop nailed the start and quickly got into the battle for the lead. He went bar-to-bar with championship rival Kayd Kingsford, eventually taking control and holding on for his first moto victory of the 2025 season. 

The strong 3-1 moto scores handed him second overall for the round and moved him to third in the MX3 championship standings.

“I’ve been saying that when I finally get a start, I have the speed to challenge for wins and today we backed that up,” said Alsop.

“I was extremely disappointed after Moto 1, charging from outside the top 20 to 3rd, knowing I had more in me. I wasn’t giving that up in Moto 2 and had an epic battle with Kayd. I’m looking forward to more of this for the rest of the season. Huge thanks to Ride Red Honda and JPM Racing for their support.”

In the MX2 Class, Haruki Yokoyama delivered another strong showing aboard his JPM Honda. After qualifying 9th, he fought hard for 10th in Moto 1 and followed that up with a well earned sixth in Moto 2 to claim eighth overall for the round.

Yokoyama showed strong pace throughout the day and was a constant presence inside the top ten, building confidence heading into the final two rounds in Queensland.

“I enjoyed the track in Canberra and the conditions reminded me of some of the tracks in Japan,” said Yokoyama.

“I felt like I was battling riders all day inside the top ten. I know I’m capable of more, but eighth overall is a solid result for myself and the JPM Motorsports Honda Team heading into the final two rounds.”

With momentum building in both MX3 and MX2, JPM Motorsports Honda continues to make its mark as a standout privateer program in the 2025 ProMX Championship.

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.