Hunter Lawrence, this year’s 250SX East champion, will graduate to the premier 450cc class for the 2024 season.
The 24-year-old will join his younger brother, Jett, on the Honda HRC squad for the full SuperMotocross World Championship campaign, which includes AMA Supercross, AMA Pro Motocross and the end-of-year playoff rounds.
“I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished in my 250 career, but it’s exciting to move up to the premier class for 2024,” Hunter said. “I enjoyed battling with Jett in the 250 class before he moved up, and I’m looking forward to doing that again now that we’re both on the big bike. I’ve got a great team around me, and I can’t wait to get back in action at Anaheim 1.”
Along with winning this year’s 250SX East championship, Hunter also collected his first 250cc class Pro Motocross championship this summer. He will make his 450 debut at the Supercross season opener at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on Jan. 6.
“It’s a pleasure to move Hunter up to the 450,” added Brandon Wilson, manager of racing and experiential marketing at American Honda. “Since joining our team three years ago, he has consistently made a positive impact, in terms of results but also for the constructive, optimistic influence that he invariably brings.
“Last season saw him earn the 250 titles that we all knew he was capable of, but he’s also a very good 450 rider. We look forward to him adding to his success now that he’s in the premier class.”