Release from 17.08.2025
P4 for RJ Hampshire and seventh overall for Malcolm Stewart in the 450MX division
Equipped with the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition, Hampshire posted the sixth-fastest time during the morning's 450MX qualifying sessions, acclimatizing to what was a high-speed Unadilla layout this year.
Upon charging to the race lead in Moto 1, the 29-year-old would hold position throughout the early stages, once again demonstrating immense speed during his first full season in the premier category. He would ultimately finish the race in fourth, while a P5 in Moto 2 earned him fourth overall for the weekend in what was another impressive showing.
Hampshire continues to hold a fifth position in the 450MX championship standings as one round remains in this year’s Pro Motocross Championship.
"Another solid weekend in Unadilla, leading my first 450 Class laps, which was cool," commented Hampshire. "I wish I would have felt a little better up front, but that's all part of the learning, and I've always struggled at this track so all-in-all P4 was a solid day. We keep learning a lot each weekend, and my speed is continuing to get better, which we are tuning the bike toward as we go along. I'm stoked on the season so far and ready to finish it off strong at Budds Creek."
450MX teammate Stewart and his Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition raced to P10 in the opening moto at Unadilla, before another spirited ride in Moto 2 saw him finish seventh, which sealed him P7 overall on the day. Malcolm’s seventh-place finish at the 10th round sees him move forward in the 450MX standings, currently sitting in seventh overall.
"Unadilla is always a tough track for me!" reflected Stewart. "It's one of those tracks where it'll make or break you, and today, I was on the good side of it. I finished up seventh overall, and I'm leaving on two wheels and healthy, which is awesome. I'm really looking forward to Budds Creek, it's always a favorite of mine on the circuit, so we'll come out swinging for the final race of the season next weekend."
Next Race: August 23 – Mechanicsville, Maryland
Results 450MX Class – Unadilla National
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda)
2. Hunter Lawrence (Honda)
3. Eli Tomac (Yamaha)
4. RJ Hampshire (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing)
7. Malcolm Stewart (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing)
8. Justin Barcia (GASGAS)
Standings 450MX Class 2025 after 10 of 11 rounds
1. Jett Lawrence, 462 points
2. Hunter Lawrence, 409
3. Eli Tomac, 364
5. RJ Hampshire, 328
7. Malcolm Stewart, 209
8. Aaron Plessinger, 204
10. Justin Barcia, 165
13. Chase Sexton, 147