Riders to Watch – SX 2025

450SX Favorites

The premier class stacks former champions with riders peaking at the right time. Crafty race management and clean whoop speed often decide podiums.

Cooper Webb – Excellent at race craft and closing laps. Working with a new trainer to sharpen sprint speed in the opening five minutes.

Chase Sexton – Known for raw pace and technical precision. The priority in 2025 is cleaner exits through the whoops and reducing late-race tip-overs.

Eli Tomac – Veteran momentum builder. If he leaves the opening three rounds healthy, his corner aggression makes him a title threat again.

Riders on the Rise

Rookies stepping up from 250SX bring explosive sprint speed but still need the endurance for full-length mains.

Jett Lawrence – Transitioning to a full 450SX season with smooth technique, excellent throttle control, and proven race IQ from his 250 dominance.

Haiden Deegan – Aggressive starter with improved whoop form. Needs consistent mains, but heat-race intensity already matches the class leaders.

Levi Kitchen – Quietly efficient and rarely rattled. Expect podiums on rutted East Coast tracks and steady points toward a 250 title bid.

What Separates Winners

Launch control plus clutch feel to nail holeshots under heavy wheelspin.
Stable whoop form when the base breaks down late in the main.
Calm passes through lapped traffic to avoid costly mistakes.