Jett Lawrence was calm, conservative and secured the AMA Supercross 450 title this weekend, and right in his debut season! The Honda rider did not take too many risks and preferred to play it safe and in the end, and after a full season, he ended up with the most desired trophy in Salt Lake City, on a day when Chase Sexton, precisely the 2023 champion, was not gave the competition a chance.
The main event started with Justin Cooper making a strong start and Chase Sexton right behind, overtaking a few corners later. The first few laps were crazy as usual, with Jason Anderson taking Hunter Lawrence off the track after the whoops section, causing him to fall.
Jett Lawrence eventually made it to fourth place behind Webb before almost losing control, dropping to sixth place. Halfway through the race, Jason Anderson focused on Webb, who was in third, while Malcolm Stewart managed to overtake Jett Lawrence, who had settled into «championship mode», just focused on the title and controlling his race and not eyes set on victory.
At the front, Sexton continued to lead, while Justin Cooper had the best race of his career in the 450 class – so far – being the fastest rider on the track with around six minutes to go.
In the end, it was Sexton with the perfect day, P1 in qualifying, victory in the qualifying race and winning his second main race of the season. Justin Cooper in second, Webb in third and Jason Anderson in fourth, were unable to complete an overtake on Webb after Hunter Lawrence, who was being lapped, decided to retaliate against Anderson for his earlier maneuver.
Jett Lawrence finished seventh and won his seventh consecutive title, becoming just the third rider ever to win the premier Supercross class in his debut season.
Results in Salt Lake City:
Championship final Standings, top 20: