T.E. Lawrence, or the Lawrence of Arabia, owned seven Brough Superiors out of the 69 built before World War 2. This was not because Lawrence was a collector or George Brough’s best friend, but because Brough Superiors were considered the best motorcycles on the market at the time. Brough Superior produced some of the fastest, most exotic motorcycles at the time but was forced to shut down due to World War 2. However, the brand has been revived and remains committed to George Brough’s principles of producing exclusive, bespoke motorcycles.
Today, Brough Superior offers a range of motorcycles, including the legendary SS100 and AMB 001 / Pro, and each motorcycle is nothing less than art on two wheels. While there are more exclusive, expensive, and exhilarating motorcycles available today, none come close to the experience offered by Brough Superiors. The brand’s philosophy is to create the best motorcycles in the world. While it’s a debatable topic, it’s still worth taking a moment to admire these magnificent beauties and their unique features.
In order to give the most up-to-date and accurate information, the data used for this article was sourced from Brough Superior and other authoritative sources, including Motorcyclenews.com and Sons of Thunder by Neil Bradford.
10 The Ultimate Heritage Brand
Production Run Of The Original Brough Superior Brand: 1914 to 1940
When you purchase a Brough Superior, you’re not just buying a motorcycle; you’re buying something more – a chance to experience the heritage of the brand. Established by Georges Brough in Nottingham, England in 1914, Brough Superior produced motorcycles till 1940. In such a short span, the brand had made a name for itself, becoming an exotic motorcycle that was ridden by racers and TE Lawrence. The brand was relaunched by Thierry Henriette and while it may no longer be a British brand, it offers the same charm as the older Brough Superiors.
Brough Superior Historical Facts
- Between 1914 and 1940, Brough Superior only produced 69 machines
- These motorcycles were sold at an average price of $207, equivalent to $9,300 in today’s money
- The original SS100 held several world records set by racers like Georges Brough, Bert le Vack, Freddie Dixon, Ronald Storey, and Noel Pope
9 Conventions Are A Foreign Concept
Brough Superior respects its heritage through a non-conformist approach to motorcycles. Rather than establishing mass production, Georges Brough made tailored motorcycles that fit the riders’ size, weight, and preferences. Some claim that every Brough Superior SS100 came with a unique handlebar. Today, the brand continues to produce bespoke motorcycles in limited quantities, focusing on an artistic approach instead of the highest performance and top speed. The modern SS100 uses a titanium frame suspended on a Fior-type fork with titanium links, and the design is unlike any other motorcycle currently on sale.
Innovative Features On Brough Superior Motorcycles
- Titanium chassis
- Quad-disc brakes
- Fior double-fork suspension
- CNC-machined aluminum components
- Turbocharged V-twin engine (AMB 001 and AMB 001 Pro)
8 And The Design Is Mind Blowing, To Say The Least
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The Brough Superior SS100 is a marvel to behold, along with the AMB001 and AMB001 Pro. Georges Brough is known as one of the best motorcycle designers ever for his SS100 design back in the day. Even today, Brough Superior motorcycles feature the same silhouette as the SS100, with innovative components and a sublime V-twin engine underneath. The most modern motorcycle, the AMB 001, looks unlike anything else on the market. Its design philosophy screams purpose, and while it may polarize some onlookers, there’s no denying that Brough Superior and Aston Martin have nailed the design of the AMB001.
Notable Design Elements
- Polished alloy fuel tank, which takes 35 hours to complete
- Beringer quad disc brakes at the front to mimic the look of the original SS100’s drum brakes
- A hand-stitched leather saddle featuring a plaque of the craftsmen who assembled the engine and bike
- A big, analog speedometer inspired by the original SS100
- High-slung dual exhausts polished in chrome
7 Talk About Exclusive Exotica
While exclusive motorcycles like the Ducati Superleggera V4, Aprilia Tuono V4 X, and Bimota Tesi H2 are incredible machines, they don’t hold a candle to the exclusivity of Brough Superior. Even the most common Brough Superior SS100 is only limited to 300 units, and these bikes are collectibles, likely to appreciate in value with time. Each Brough Superior comes with some level of customization, making it safe to say that no two Brough Superiors are identical.
The Most Exclusive Brough Superior Motorcycles
- SS100 Karslake: 8 units
- SS100 Bert le Vack: 9 units
- Pendine Dixon: 19 units
- Anniversary Golden Dream: 38 units
- AMB 001 Pro: 88 units
6 Rolls-Royce Levels Of Attention To Detail
Brough Superior motorcycles are compared to Rolls-Royce, and for good reason. The motorcycles are built with top-notch quality materials and assembled with meticulous attention to detail, just like modern Rolls-Royce cars. Despite this attention to detail, the Brough Superior SS100 still offers modern handling character and performance.
5 Brough Superior And Aston Martin
Perhaps The Most Iconic Automotive Collab
Brough Superior collaborated with Aston Martin to develop the race-spec turbocharged track bike duo: AMB001 and AMB001 Pro. These motorcycles are a testament to perhaps the most iconic automotive collabs ever, bringing together the expertise of two legendary manufacturers. The world’s most luxurious track bike is hand
Hunter Lawrence to Compete in Premier Class for 2024 Season
Hunter Lawrence, the reigning 250SX East Region and Pro Motocross 250 Champion, will be moving up to the 450 class for the 2024 season. This official announcement from Team Honda HRC confirms that he will be riding the Honda CRF450RWE alongside his brother Jett starting in January.
Hunter Lawrence, the current champion in the 250SX East Region and 250 outdoor series, will be moving up to the Premier Class.
TORRANCE, Calif. (October 30, 2023) – Team Honda HRC has officially announced that Hunter Lawrence, a 24-year-old Australian rider, will be competing in the AMA Supercross, AMA Pro Motocross, and SuperMotocross series in the 450 class for the 2024 season. Hunter, who secured victories in the 250SX East Region and 250 outdoor series last season, will join his brother Jett Lawrence in campaigning the factory Honda CRF450RWE.
Hunter Lawrence, originally from Landsborough, Queensland, Australia, began his racing career in his home country and Europe before signing with American Honda’s Factory Connection satellite team for the 2019 season. He was later promoted to Team Honda HRC in 2021. Throughout his first two years with the factory squad, he achieved second and third place finishes in the indoor and outdoor series, respectively. However, in 2023, he secured championships in both series.
“I’m proud of my accomplishments in the 250 class, but I’m excited to move up to the premier class for 2024,” said Hunter Lawrence. “I believe that my riding style suits the CRF450RWE, and our off-season testing has been going well so far. I enjoyed competing against Jett in the 250 class before he moved up, and I look forward to doing it again now that we’re both on the big bikes. I have an exceptional team supporting me, and I can’t wait to get back in action at Anaheim 1.”
Brandon Wilson, the Manager of Racing and Experiential Marketing at American Honda, expressed his pleasure in promoting Hunter to the CRF450RWE. He mentioned that Hunter not only has a track record of achieving positive results but also brings a constructive and optimistic influence to the team. Wilson looks forward to seeing Hunter build on his success now that he is in the premier class.
Hunter Lawrence Career Highlights:
- Birth Date: August 1, 1999
- 2013: 2nd place in FIM 85 Junior World Championship
- 2015: 3rd place in FIM 125 Junior World Championship; Australian 125 and 250 Junior Motocross Champion
- 2017: 9th place in 2017 FIM MX2 final standings; MX2 winner at Motocross of Nations (Team Australia)
- 2018: 3rd place in FIM MX2 final standings; 2nd place in MX2 at Motocross of Nations (Team Australia)
- 2019: 10th place in AMA Pro Motocross 250 final standings
- 2020: 13th place in AMA Pro Motocross 250 final standings
- 2021: 2nd place in AMA Supercross 250SX West Region final standings; 3rd place in AMA Pro Motocross 250 final standings
- 2022: 2nd place in AMA Supercross 250SX West Region final standings; 3rd place in AMA Pro Motocross 250 final standings; 2nd place in MX2 at Motocross of Nations (Team Australia)
- 2023: AMA Pro Motocross 250 National Champion; AMA Supercross 250SX East Region Champion; 9th place in SuperMotocross 250 final standings; 2nd place in MX2 at Motocross of Nations (Team Australia)
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SUPERMOTOCROSS PLAYOFFS, ROUND 2 RESULTS
Jett and Hunter Lawrence dominated the second round of the Supermotocross Playoff Series, which took place at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois. The Lawrence brothers showcased their skills in a faster venue compared to the previous race in North Carolina. In the 450 class, Jett won the first moto but strategically allowed Ken Roczen to take the lead in the second moto, with the intention of placing series rival Chase Sexton further back in the overall standings. However, this move had no impact on the final results, which ended with Lawrence in first place, followed by Roczen and Sexton. In the 250 class, Hunter Lawrence secured victories in both motos, despite strong performances from Jo Shimoda and Haiden Deegan. For more 2023 Pro Motocross results, click here.
450 CLASS RESULTS
1. Jett Lawrence 1 / 2
2. Ken Roczen 3 / 1
3. Chase Sexton 2 / 3
4. Aaron Plessinger 5 / 4
5. Dylan Ferrandis 6 / 5
6. Justin Barcia 4 / 10
7. Cooper Webb 8 / 7
8. Phillip Nicoletti 7 / 9
9. Jason Anderson 13 / 6
10. Colt Nichols 12 / 8
11. Garrett Marchbanks 10 / 11
12. Ty Masterpool 9 / 13
13. Adam Cianciarulo 11 / 12
14. Fredrik Noren 14 / 14
15. Dean Wilson 15 / 15
16. Jeremy Hand 18 / 16
17. Jerry Robin 16 / 18
18. Grant Harlan 20 / 17
19. Kyle Chisholm 19 / 19
20. Shane McElrath 17 / 21
21. Justin Hill 21 / 20
22. Joshua Hill 22 / 22
250 CLASS RESULTS
1. Hunter Lawrence 1 / 1
2. Jo Shimoda 2 / 2
3. Haiden Deegan 3 / 3
4. RJ Hampshire 5 / 4
5. Maximus Vohland 8 / 5
6. Jordon Smith 10 / 8
7. Seth Hammaker 9 / 9
8. Levi Kitchen 6 / 12
9. Ryder DiFrancesco 12 / 7
10. Jalek Swoll 7 / 13
11. Pierce Brown 11 / 11
12. Justin Cooper 17 / 6
13. Dilan Schwartz 13 / 10
14. Tom Vialle 4 / 22
15. Cullin Park 14 / 14
16. Talon Hawkins 15 / 15
17. Preston Kilroy 16 / 17
18. Caden Braswell 18 / 18
19. Hunter Yoder 21 / 16
20. Coty Schock 19 / 19
21. Joshua Varize 20 / 20
22. Luke Neese 22 / 21
450 POINTS
Chase Sexton 90
Jett Lawrence 88
Ken Roczen 80
Aaron Plessinger 74
Dylan Ferrandis 71
Cooper Webb 60
Justin Barcia 59
Jason Anderson 58
Garrett Marchbanks 44
Adam Cianciarulo 42
Colt Nichols 39
Ty Masterpool 39
Phillip Nicoletti 37
Fredrik Noren 37
Grant Harlan 26
Dean Wilson 22
Justin Hill 16
Kyle Chisholm 16
Eli Tomac 13
Shane McElrath 13
Jeremy Hand 12
Jerry Robin 10
Joshua Hill 4
Kevin Moranz 1
250 POINTS
Hunter Lawrence 89
Jo Shimoda 86
Haiden Deegan 82
Levi Kitchen 63
RJ Hampshire 62
Jordon Smith 62
Maximus Vohland 59
Tom Vialle 54
Ryder DiFrancesco 54
Seth Hammaker 49
Justin Cooper 47
Jalek Swoll 46
Pierce Brown 41
Dilan Schwartz 31
Talon Hawkins 25
Cullin Park 17
Caden Braswell 17
Max Anstie 14
2024 IRONMAN MX FINAL RESULTS
The Lawrence bothers and Team Honda made history on several levels this week ay Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Hunter Lawrence clinched the 250 title with a fifth-place finish in the first moto and Jett completed his perfect season with another 1-1 score. Pro Circuit also had a reason to celebrate with a double victory for Jo Shimoda in the 250 class. For extended coverage of the 2023 Pro Motocross season, click here.
450 RESULTS
1 Jett Lawrence 1 / 1
2 Chase Sexton 2 / 2
3 Aaron Plessinger 5 / 3
4 Jason Anderson 4 / 4
5 Adam Cianciarulo 6 / 6
6 Garrett Marchbanks 7 / 8
7 Justin Barcia 11 / 5
8 Dylan Wright 8 / 9
9 Phillip Nicoletti 12 / 7
10 Harri Kullas 9 / 12
11 Dylan Ferrandis 3 / 37
12 Grant Harlan 14 / 14
13 Fredrik Noren 22 / 10
14 Jess Pettis 10 / 38
15 Jose Butron 39 / 11
16 Jeremy Hand 16 / 16
17 Shane McElrath 25 / 13
18 Stephen Rubini 13 / 39
19 Bryce Shelly 15 / 20
20 Romain Pape 40 / 15
21 Max Miller 24 / 17
22 Vincent Luhovey 17 / 21
23 Zack Williams 27 / 18
24 Jace Kessler 18 / 24
25 Joshua Hill 31 / 19
26 Kevin Moranz 19 / 25
27 Justin Rodbell 20 / 28
28 Ryder Floyd 21 / 22
29 John Adamson 26 / 23
30 Derek Drake 28 / 26
31 Crockett Myers 30 / 27
32 Anthony Rodriguez 23 / 34
33 Luca Marsalisi 29 / 32
34 Eddie Norred 34 / 30
35 Jared Lesher 36 / 29
36 Logan Leitzel – / 31
37 Scott Meshey 32 / 40
38 Ryan Diezic – / 33
39 Jerry Robin 38 / 35
40 Colt Nichols 37 / 36
41 Jacob Baumert 33 / –
42 Raimundo Trasolini 35 / –
250 RESULTS
1 Jo Shimoda 1 / 1
2 Haiden Deegan 2 / 3
3 Tom Vialle 3 / 4
4 Justin Cooper 13 / 2
5 Hunter Lawrence 5 / 9
6 Ryder DiFrancesco 9 / 6
7 Jalek Swoll 11 / 5
8 Maximus Vohland 8 / 8
9 Seth Hammaker 6 / 12
10 Stilez Robertson 12 / 11
11 Austin Forkner 4 / 35
12 Daxton Bennick 20 / 7
13 Pierce Brown 17 / 10
14 Dilan Schwartz 14 / 13
15 Levi Kitchen 7 / 37
16 Talon Hawkins 10 / 19
17 Preston Kilroy 16 / 15
18 Derek Kelley 23 / 14
19 Jorgen Talviku 19 / 16
20 Joshua Varize 18 / 17
21 Julien Beaumer 15 / 38
22 Caden Braswell 36 / 18
23 Mark Fineis 21 / 20
24 Trevin Nelson 22 / 21
25 Slade Smith 27 / 22
26 Gage Stine 26 / 24
27 Gage Linville 24 / 27
28 Cameron Durow 29 / 23
29 Matti Jorgensen 30 / 26
30 Hunter Cross 32 / 25
31 Gavin Brough 31 / 29
32 Marcus Phelps 25 / 36
33 Leo Tucker 33 / 31
34 Gerhard Matamoros 37 / 28
35 Jesse Jacobsen 35 / 32
36 Bronson McClure 34 / 33
37 Casey Cochran 28 / 39
38 Mitchell Zaremba 39 / 30
39 Peyton Jackson 38 / 34
40 Vincent Varola 40 / 40
450 POINTS
1 Jett Lawrence 550
2 Dylan Ferrandis 399
3 Aaron Plessinger 386
4 Chase Sexton 338
5 Adam Cianciarulo 328
6 Garrett Marchbanks 255
7 Ty Masterpool 242
8 Fredrik Noren 219
9 Jason Anderson 207
10 Grant Harlan 176
11 Jose Butron 152
12 Cooper Webb 147
13 Phillip Nicoletti 143
14 Lorenzo Locurcio 110
15 Derek Drake 94
16 Kyle Chisholm 91
17 Romain Pape 90
18 Jerry Robin 69
19 Justin Barcia 67
20 Harri Kullas 67
21 Jeremy Hand 65
22 Luca Marsalisi 46
23 Ken Roczen 36
24 Bryce Shelly 35
25 Jace Kessler 34
26 Ryan Surratt 33
27 Marshal Weltin 32
28 Shane McElrath 31
29 Anton Gole 29
30 Chris Canning 27
31 Stephen Rubini 26
32 Max Miller 26
33 Dylan Wright 25
34 Brandon Ray 23
35 Colt Nichols 22
36 Jay Wilson 21
37 Lars van Berkel 21
38 Gert Krestinov 18
39 Kaeden Amerine 18
40 Dante Oliveira 15
41 Chandler Baker 15
42 Christopher Prebula 12
43 Jess Pettis 11
44 Tyler Stepek 11
45 Henry Miller 9
46 Jed Beaton 8
47 Kevin Moranz 7
48 Brandon Scharer 7
49 Joshua Hill 6
50 RJ Wageman 5
51 Vincent Luhovey 4
52 Trevor Schmidt 4
53 Jacob Runkles 4
54 Luke Renzland 4
55 John Adamson 4
56 Carson Brown 3
57 Bryce Hammond 3
58 Dominique Thury 3
59 Tanel Leok 3
60 Karel Kutsar 3
61 Zack Williams 3
62 Cody Groves 3
63 Scott Meshey 3
64 Justin Rodbell 3
65 Izaih Clark 3
66 Ryder Floyd 2
67 Anthony Rodriguez 1
68 Sebastian Balbuena 1
69 Jeffrey Walker 1
70 Jakub Teresak 1
71 Bryton Carroll 1
72 Richard Taylor 1
73 Alex Ray 0
74 Ricci Randanella 0
75 Tristan Lane 0
76 Ayden Shive 0
77 Hamish Harwood 0
78 Ezra Lewis 0
79 Felix Lopez 0
80 Jeremy Smith 0
81 Josh Mosiman 0
82 Dawson Draycott 0
83 TJ Albright 0
84 Jared Lesher 0
85 Gared Steinke 0
86 Cameron Horner 0
87 Mccoy Brough 0
88 Nathen LaPorte 0
89 Gabe Gutierres 0
90 Kristopher Corey 0
91 Crockett Myers 0
92 Brandan Leith 0
93 Matthew Burkeen 0
94 Maxwell Sanford 0
95 Judson Wisdom 0
96 Charlie Putnam 0
97 Noah Willbrandt 0
98 Collin Jurin 0
99 Adrien Malaval 0
100 Matthew Hammer 0
101 Ashton Oudman 0
102 Giacomo Redondi 0
103 Eddie Norred 0
104 Hayden Cordell 0
105 Ty Freehill 0
106 Preston Taylor 0
250 POINTS
1 Hunter Lawrence 419
2 Justin Cooper 399
3 Jo Shimoda 393
4 Haiden Deegan 371
5 Levi Kitchen 322
6 Tom Vialle 302
7 Maximus Vohland 295
8 RJ Hampshire 288
9 Jalek Swoll 221
10 Ryder DiFrancesco 208
11 Seth Hammaker 157
12 Talon Hawkins 129
13 Dilan Schwartz 123
14 Daxton Bennick 116
15 Caden Braswell 109
16 Carson Mumford 101
17 Austin Forkner 98
18 Chance Hymas 92
19 Pierce Brown 76
20 Jordon Smith 75
21 Preston Kilroy 71
22 Guillem Farres 57
23 Stilez Robertson 51
24 Derek Kelley 46
25 Joshua Varize 34
26 Jett Reynolds 29
27 Julien Beaumer 28
28 Slade Smith 28
29 Jorgen Talviku 26
30 Michael Mosiman 20
31 Mitchell Harrison 19
32 Jeremy Martin 15
33 Garrett Marchbanks 15
34 Chase Yentzer 15
35 James DeCotis 13
36 Tyson Johnson 13
37 Brock Bennett 12
38 Hardy Munoz 11
39 Ty Masterpool 7
40 Matti Jorgensen 7
41 Lux Turner 7
42 James Harrington 6
43 Maxwell Sanford 5
44 Preston Boespflug 4
45 Joel Rizzi 3
46 Marcus Phelps 2
47 Casey Cochran 2
48 Mark Fineis 2
49 Kai Aiello 2
50 Mitchell Zaremba 1
51 Jack Rogers 1
52 Josh Toth 0
53 Trevin Nelson 0
54 Kyle Murdoch 0
55 Gavin Brough 0
56 Cory Carsten 0
57 Hunter Cross 0
58 Ethan Lane 0
59 Bryson Raymond 0
60 Blaze Cremaldi 0
61 Colton Aeck 0
62 Cody Williams 0
63 Cameron Durow 0
64 Gage Linville 0
65 Austin Black 0
66 Gage Stine 0
67 Joseph Tait 0
68 Brad West 0
69 Peyton Jackson 0
70 Tre Fierro 0
71 Vincent Varola 0
72 Gerhard Matamoros 0
73 Carter Dubach 0
74 Robbie Wageman 0
75 Colton Eigenmann 0
76 Steve Roman 0
77 Rody Schroyer 0
78 Bronson McClure 0
79 Evan Haimowitz 0
80 Chandler Baker 0
81 Brantley Schnell 0
82 Max Miller 0
83 Jack Zarse 0
84 Lawrence Fortin III 0
85 Konnor Visger 0
86 Nicholas McDonnell 0
87 Ricci Randanella 0
88 Charles Tolleson 0
89 Tyler Evans 0
90 Cameron Skaalerud 0
91 Tyler Stepek 0
92 Bailey Kroone 0
93 Travis Mecking 0
94 Leo Tucker 0
95 Ashton Bloxom 0
96 Brett Greenley 0
97 Nicolas Israel 0
98 Gerald Lorenz III 0
99 Ian Kearon 0
100 Jason Fichera 0
101 Jesse Jacobsen 0
102 Aidan Dickens 0
103 Nicholas Inman 0
104 Hunter Stempel 0
105 Pawel Maslak 0
106 Cole Jones 0
2023 BUDDS CREEK NATIONAL MX RESULTS
The Lawrence brothers showcased their skills once again at Budds Creek in Maryland. Despite a poor start in moto one, Jett Lawrence dominated the 450 class with a 1-1 finish. Chase Sexton struggled with multiple crashes throughout the day, showing that he can match Jett’s speed but lacking consistency. In the 250 class, Hunter Lawrence had a fierce battle with Justin Cooper, resulting in a tie in moto wins. However, Hunter emerged as the overall winner due to his victory in the second moto. The 250 title will be decided in the final round in Indiana next week, and Haiden Deegan has been officially eliminated from contention. Deegan had a challenging weekend, as he was leading moto one when a red flag forced a restart, and he crashed before reaching the first turn. For more coverage of the 2023 Pro Motocross season, click here.
450 OVERALL
1 Jett Lawrence 1 / 1
2 Aaron Plessinger 4 / 3
3 Jason Anderson 2 / 5
4 Chase Sexton 9 / 2
5 Justin Barcia 5 / 4
6 Dylan Ferrandis 3 / 9
7 Adam Cianciarulo 7 / 6
8 Garrett Marchbanks 6 / 8
9 Ty Masterpool 8 / 7
10 Phillip Nicoletti 10 / 11
11 Fredrik Noren 13 / 10
12 Harri Kullas 12 / 12
13 Grant Harlan 11 / 14
14 Stephen Rubini 16 / 13
15 Anton Gole 15 / 15
16 Jay Wilson 14 / 16
17 Jace Kessler 17 / 18
18 Jose Butron 22 / 17
19 Romain Pape 20 / 19
20 Luca Marsalisi 18 / 25
21 Justin Rodbell 19 / 22
22 Jakub Teresak 25 / 20
23 John Adamson 24 / 23
24 Derek Drake 21 / 28
25 Zack Williams 27 / 26
26 Vincent Luhovey 31 / 27
27 Charlie Putnam 29 / 29
28 Crockett Myers 26 / 34
29 Jeremy Hand 40 / 21
30 Luke Renzland 23 / 38
31 Kyle Chisholm 39 / 24
32 Scott Meshey 33 / 32
33 Jeremy Smith 32 / 33
34 Cody Groves 36 / 30
35 Max Miller 30 / 37
36 Sebastian Balbuena 28 / 39
37 Adrien Malaval 34 / 36
38 Cory Carsten – / 31
39 Raimundo Trasolini 38 / 35
40 Dylan Wright 35 /-
41 Dominique Thury 37 / 40
250 OVERALL
1 Hunter Lawrence 2 / 1
2 Justin Cooper 1 / 2
3 Jo Shimoda 7 / 3
4 Austin Forkner 8 / 4
5 Tom Vialle 5 / 6
6 Jalek Swoll 3 / 12
7 Daxton Bennick 4 / 11
8 Carson Mumford 12 / 8
9 Julien Beaumer 11 / 9
10 Seth Hammaker 6 / 14
11 Haiden Deegan 16 / 5
12 Stilez Robertson 10 / 13
13 Levi Kitchen 14 / 10
14 Maximus Vohland 9 / 16
15 Ryder DiFrancesco 21 / 7
16 Dilan Schwartz 13 / 18
17 Joshua Varize 18 / 15
18 Pierce Brown 15 / 24
19 Jorgen Talviku 24 / 17
20 Talon Hawkins 17 / 21
21 Preston Kilroy 22 / 19
22 Casey Cochran 19 / 23
23 Derek Kelley 23 / 20
24 Mark Fineis 20 / 38
25 Caden Braswell 26 / 22
26 Vincent Varola 27 / 25
27 Gage Stine 29 / 27
28 Marcus Phelps 31 / 26
29 Ricci Randanella 30 / 31
30 Joseph Tait 32 / 32
31 Brock Bennett 25 / 39
32 Jack Rogers 38 / 29
33 Slade Smith 37 / 30
34 Cameron Durow / 28
35 Hunter Cross 35 / 33
36 Keegan Rowley 33 / 35
37 Maxwell Sanford 28 / 40
38 Travis Mecking 34 / 37
39 Ethan Day 36 / 36
40 Brantley Schnell / 34
41 Hardy Munoz 39 /-
42 Mitchell Harrison 40 /-
2023 UNADILLA NATIONAL MX RESULTS: JETT CLINCHES!
Jett Lawrence secured the 2023 450 National Motocross Championship at Unadilla this week and remains undefeated in his rookie season with two races left. The first moto could have had a different outcome, though, as both Chase Sexton and Dylan Ferrandis showed that they were able to keep up with Jett’s speed and possibly cause an upset. However, as we have seen numerous times this season, Chase had a crash, and Dylan’s charge came too late. In the 250 class, Hunter Lawrence claimed his sixth overall victory of the season with a 2-2 score. Although Levi Kitchen and Justin Cooper both won individual motos, they were unable to sustain their performance. Haiden Deegan was performing well in moto one but unfortunately broke his Yamaha and did not finish. For more comprehensive coverage of the 2023 Pro Motocross season, click here.
450 OVERALL
1 Jett Lawrence 1 / 1
2 Chase Sexton 3 / 2
3 Dylan Ferrandis 2 / 3
4 Adam Cianciarulo 4 / 6
5 Aaron Plessinger 5 / 5
6 Harri Kullas 7 / 7
7 Garrett Marchbanks 6 / 10
8 Jason Anderson 14 / 4
9 Ty Masterpool 9 / 8
10 Fredrik Noren 13 / 9
11 Grant Harlan 15 / 11
12 Jeremy Hand 11 / 16
13 Phillip Nicoletti 8 / 38
14 Bryce Shelly 10 / 20
15 Jay Wilson 23 / 12
16 Kyle Chisholm 18 / 15
17 Derek Drake 12 / 34
18 Romain Pape 33 / 13
19 Justin Barcia 40 / 14
20 Jose Butron 17 / 19
21 Stephen Rubini 20 / 17
22 Anton Gole 16 / 21
23 Tanel Leok 22 / 18
24 Ryder Floyd 19 / 29
25 Luke Renzland 21 / 22
26 Jakub Teresak 25 / 23
27 Jace Kessler 24 / 25
28 Vincent Luhovey 26 / 26
29 Luca Marsalisi 29 / 24
30 Max Miller 28 / 27
31 John Adamson 27 / 31
32 Justin Rodbell 31 / 30
33 Zack Williams 30 / 33
34 Adrien Malaval 38 / 28
35 Cody Groves 35 / 32
36 Sebastian Balbuena 32 / 39
37 Jeremy Smith 37 / 35
38 Christopher Prebula 34 / 40
39 Crockett Myers – /36
40 Rob Windt 39 / 37
41 Scott Meshey 36 /-
250 OVERALL
1 Hunter Lawrence 2 / 2
2 Levi Kitchen 1 / 4
3 Justin Cooper 5 / 1
4 Jo Shimoda 3 / 3
5 Maximus Vohland 4 / 6
6 Tom Vialle 8 / 7
7 Jalek Swoll 6 / 14
8 Ryder DiFrancesco 9 / 12
9 Daxton Bennick 14 / 9
10 Pierce Brown 12 / 11
11 Austin Forkner 22 / 5
12 Carson Mumford 15 / 13
13 RJ Hampshire 7 / 38
14 Seth Hammaker 24 / 8
15 Preston Kilroy 13 / 16
16 Stilez Robertson 11 / 18
17 Haiden Deegan 38 / 10
18 Dilan Schwartz 10 / 34
19 Talon Hawkins 17 / 15
20 Derek Kelley 18 / 19
21 Brock Bennett 16 / 35
22 Caden Braswell 21 / 17
23 Joshua Varize 19 / 23
24 James Harrington 25 / 20
25 Hardy Munoz 20 / 37
26 Jorgen Talviku 23 / 21
27 Gage Linville 26 / 24
28 Hunter Cross 31 / 22
29 Marcus Phelps 27 / 26
30 Slade Smith 29 / 25
31 Cameron Durow 30 / 27
32 James DeCotis 32 / 28
33 Joseph Tait 33 / 29
34 Cody Williams 34 / 30
35 Gerhard Matamoros 35 / 32
36 Maxwell Sanford 28 / 39
37 Nicolas Israel 37 / 31
38 Leo Tucker 36 / 33
39 Evan Haimowitz – / 36
40 Chase Yentzer 39 / 40
41 Colton Eigenmann 40 / –
2023 WASHOUGAL NATIONAL MX RESULTS
Round eight of the 2023 AMA Pro Motocross series took place in Washougal, Washington. Jett Lawrence continued his pursuit of a perfect season by winning both motos in the 450 class. However, he faced tough competition from Dylan Ferrandis in the first race and Aaron Plessinger in the second race. Chase Sexton was also a strong contender, especially in the second race, but a minor crash prevented him from challenging Jett. In the 250 class, Haiden Deegan dominated with a convincing two-moto sweep. Hunter Lawrence still holds the overall point lead with three rounds remaining. To get more coverage of the 2023 Pro Motocross season, click here.
450 RESULTS
1 Jett Lawrence 1 / 1
2 Chase Sexton 2 / 2
3 Jason Anderson 4 / 4
4 Dylan Ferrandis 3 / 5
5 Aaron Plessinger 7 / 3
6 Adam Cianciarulo 5 / 7
7 Garrett Marchbanks 8 / 6
8 Ty Masterpool 6 / 8
9 Phillip Nicoletti 11 / 9
10 Colt Nichols 10 / 10
11 Fredrik Noren 9 / 11
12 Jose Butron 12 / 13
13 Kyle Chisholm 17 / 12
14 Shane McElrath 15 / 14
15 Grant Harlan 14 / 15
16 Romain Pape 16 / 18
17 Jed Beaton 13 / 37
18 Max Miller 19 / 16
19 Joshua Hill 26 / 17
20 Anton Gole 20 / 19
21 Carson Brown 18 / 21
22 Anthony Rodriguez 21 / 20
23 Luca Marsalisi 22 / 23
24 Hamish Harwood 24 / 22
25 RJ Wageman 27 / 25
26 Kevin Moranz 28 / 26
27 Dominique Thury 33 / 27
28 Collin Jurin 32 / 28
29 Justin Rodbell 31 / 29
30 Gared Steinke 37 / 24
31 Trevor Schmidt 29 / 33
32 Jeremy Hand 23 / 39
33 Hayden Cordell 34 / 30
34 Jace Kessler 30 / 35
35 Ryder Floyd 25 / 40
36 Robert Martin 35 / 31
37 Scott Meshey 36 / 32
38 Brandon Ray 39 / 34
39 Derek Drake 38 / 36
40 Jerry Robin 40 / 38
250 RESULTS
1 Haiden Deegan 1 / 1
2 Justin Cooper 3 / 2
3 Hunter Lawrence 2 / 4
4 RJ Hampshire 4 / 5
5 Levi Kitchen 8 / 3
6 Seth Hammaker 7 / 6
7 Jo Shimoda 6 / 7
8 Maximus Vohland 5 / 8
9 Carson Mumford 9 / 9
10 Pierce Brown 12 / 11
11 Talon Hawkins 11 / 14
12 Caden Braswell 15 / 13
13 Jalek Swoll 10 / 18
14 Preston Kilroy 14 / 15
15 Austin Forkner 21 / 10
16 Joshua Varize 16 / 16
17 Ryder DiFrancesco 39 / 12
18 Dilan Schwartz 13 / 38
19 Brock Bennett 18 / 17
20 Preston Boespflug 17 / 21
21 Hardy Munoz 20 / 19
22 Tyson Johnson 19 / 24
23 Slade Smith 24 / 20
24 Hunter Cross 22 / 22
25 James Harrington 25 / 23
26 Colton Aeck 23 / 25
27 Gavin Brough 27 / 27
28 Maxwell Sanford 29 / 26
29 Colton Eigenmann 30 / 28
30 Derek Kelley 26 / 32
31 Ethan Lane 31 / 29
32 Joseph Tait 33 / 30
33 Chase Yentzer 36 / 31
34 Jason Fichera 32 / 35
35 Marcus Phelps 28 / 39
36 Konnor Visger 35 / 33
37 Jesse Jacobsen 34 / 34
38 Jared Gumeson 38 / 37
39 Conner Lords -/ 36
40 Alex Ransom 37 / 40
41 Tom Vialle 40 /-
2023 MILLVILLE NATIONAL MX RESULTS
The Lawrence brothers–both of them–returned to the top step of the podium in their respective classes this week at Spring Creek Raceway in Millville Minnesota. For both, it was a little harder than usual. In the 450 class, Jett faced tough competition from Chase Sexton, who led both motos. Jett managed to stay upright while Sexton hit the ground several times, allowing Jett to take the win. In the 250 class, it was Hunter’s turn to face some challenges. After an impressive performance in the first race, Hunter fell while leading in moto two, giving the second-moto win to Justin Cooper. However, Hunter still managed to secure the overall win with a 1-2 score and regain the red plate as the points leader. For more coverage of the 2023 Pro Motocross season, click here.
450 RESULTS
1 Jett Lawrence 1 1
2 Chase Sexton 2 2
3 Dylan Ferrandis 5 3
4 Aaron Plessinger 4 4
5 Adam Cianciarulo 7 5
6 Ty Masterpool 8 6
7 Garrett Marchbanks 6 8
8 Grant Harlan 9 7
9 Fredrik Noren 10 9
10 Jason Anderson 3 38
11 Jose Butron 15 10
12 Kyle Chisholm 14 11
13 Phillip Nicoletti 13 12
14 Luca Marsalisi 16 14
15 Shane McElrath 11 39
16 Henry Miller 12 40
17 Jerry Robin 34 13
18 Anton Gole 17 17
19 Romain Pape 40 15
20 Jeremy Hand 18 18
21 Kevin Moranz 26 16
22 John Adamson 22 19
23 Max Miller 19 36
24 Derek Drake 25 20
25 Jace Kessler 28 21
26 Ryder Floyd 23 22
27 Dawson Draycott 32 23
28 Zack Williams 30 24
29 Cameron Horner 33 25
30 Brandon Ray 27 26
31 Charlie Putnam 31 27
32 Scott Meshey 21 29
33 Preston Taylor 38 30
34 Christopher Prebula 24 32
35 Crockett Myers 35 33
36 Chandler Baker 36 34
37 Brandon Scharer 39 35
38 Jeffrey Walker 29 37
39 Izaih Clark 20 –
40 Dominique Thury – 28
41 Travis Prier – 31
42 Lorenzo Locurcio 37 –
250 RESULTS
1 Hunter Lawrence 1 / 2
2 Justin Cooper 4 / 1
3 Jo Shimoda 2 / 3
4 RJ Hampshire 3 / 6
5 Levi Kitchen 7 / 4
6 Tom Vialle 6 / 5
7 Haiden Deegan 5 / 8
8 Maximus Vohland 10 / 7
9 Austin Forkner 11 / 9
10 Jalek Swoll 8 / 14
11 Daxton Bennick 14 / 10
12 Pierce Brown 9 / 16
13 Talon Hawkins 15 / 12
14 Ryder DiFrancesco 12 / 15
15 Dilan Schwartz 16 / 13
16 Seth Hammaker 19 / 11
17 Caden Braswell 13 / 23
18 Preston Kilroy 17 / 18
19 Derek Kelley 21 / 17
20 Jorgen Talviku 18 / 40
21 Joshua Varize 36 / 19
22 Slade Smith 24 / 20
23 Hardy Munoz 20 / 22
24 Tyson Johnson 23 / 21
25 Marcus Phelps 22 / 24
26 James Harrington 28 / 25
27 Hunter Cross 29 / 26
28 Gavin Brough 38 / 27
29 Chase Yentzer 26 / 28
30 Ethan Lane 31 / 29
31 Colton Eigenmann 33 / 30
32 Bronson McClure 27 / 31
33 Charles Tolleson 32 / 32
34 Ethan Day 34 / 34
35 Jesse Jacobsen 37 / 35
36 James Cottrell 40 / 36
37 Cameron Skaalerud 30 / 37
38 Bailey Kroone 39 / 38
39 Robbie Wageman 25 / 39
40 Evan Haimowitz – / 33
41 Bryson Raymond 35 / –
Aston Martin DB12
Aston Martin chairman Lawrence Stroll’s comment calling the DB11 “slow” seems to have been taken to heart by the engineers. The result is the DB12, a brutally fast car that leans more towards the DBS in terms of speed. The response is almost instantaneous at any speed, and the eight-speed automatic transmission matches the engine perfectly, giving it a super tourer positioning. The gearshifts are crisp and precise, although not as savage as a dual-clutch auto. The engine sounds epic, but not as deafening as Aston’s V12.
We got the chance to drive the DB12 on two fantastic roads in France: the Route Napoléon and the Col de Vence. The former is filled with hairpin turns and second-gear corners, while the latter has faster third-gear turns. The DB12 handles better on the Col de Vence, providing superb body control, stable handling, and plenty of grip. It feels stiffer than the 7% improvement figure suggests, making it an exhilarating sports car in higher-speed corners. You can’t help but crave the next corner as soon as you’ve finished one. However, the DB12 can feel a bit frustrated at lower speeds, with its size becoming apparent and the diff and transmission calibration not quite delivering the same thrills in slower-speed corners. There is definitely room for the more agile Vantage below the DB12, even considering its more sporting positioning.
One of the most transformative aspects of the DB12 is its ride comfort, particularly noticeable around town. Aston wasn’t exaggerating when they said the dampers’ ability had increased. Although you do need to be careful with how you position the car, the low-speed refinement and comfort make you forget you’re driving such a sporty and powerful vehicle. It’s not intimidating at all. While our test route didn’t include many motorway miles, the DB12 seemed impressively comfortable on longer journeys as well.
After a day of driving, however, there were still some control issues that could be improved. Credit to Aston for not relying solely on the touchscreen, but the mix of physical and digital controls gives it a first-generation layout feel. More refinements in usability are planned, with seven more front-engined sports cars, including derivatives, set to follow the DB12 in the next two years. Nevertheless, the perceived quality, technology, and comfort of the DB12 have seen significant improvements, successfully addressing the biggest shortcoming of the DB11.
Aston Martin Chairman Lawrence Stroll Believes He Should Be Knighted for Saving the Company
Lawrence Stroll, the executive chairman of Aston Martin’s road car business and owner of the Formula 1 team, believes that he deserves to be knighted for his efforts in saving the company and setting it up for future success.
In a media interview before the firm’s capital markets day, Stroll expressed his belief that he should be recognized for his achievements. He stated, “I should be knighted for what I’ve done. I’ve saved thousands of jobs and built a new Formula 1 factory with hundreds of millions of investment.”
Stroll emphasized the significant investment he has made in Aston Martin, which amounts to around £1.5 billion. He described it as a huge show of his belief in the company and its future success.
Setting Aston Martin up for long-term success has been a challenging task that typically takes between five and 10 years for industrial companies. However, Stroll believes that achieving this feat within just three years demonstrates his determination and commitment.
Despite negative media coverage affecting Aston Martin’s performance, Stroll remains confident in the brand’s future. He believes that external perception still carries a sense of negativity due to the impact of the company’s IPO, but he emphasizes that the current management team has made significant progress over the past three years and is focused on future endeavors.
Stroll draws attention to the evidence of Aston Martin’s success in the form of increased car prices and improved margins. The average sale price of an Aston is expected to rise from £157,000 in 2020 to £223,000 in 2023, with a margin goal of 40% for future cars.
Under Stroll’s leadership, Aston Martin has already introduced the Aston Martin DB12 and has plans for the Vantage and DBS replacements, the Valhalla mid-engined supercar in 2024, and the company’s first EV in 2025. The partnership with Lucid will provide crucial motor and battery cell technology for Aston’s upcoming electric vehicles.