This week, the Cbus Super Stadium will host the Australian GP, Round 3 of the 2025 World Supercross Championship. Here are some of country's best supercross riders.

Australia has long been a force in motorsport. From Jack Brabham’s historic Formula 1 World Championship in 1959 to Wayne Gardner’s breakthrough 500cc Grand Prix title in 1987, the country has produced era-defining talent. Since the turn of the century the pipeline has only intensified: Mark Webber, Daniel Ricciardo, Oscar Piastri, Casey Stoner, Troy Bayliss, Jack Miller, Remy Gardner, Senna Agius and more.

Supercross has experienced a boom of its own in this period. And while Australia has produced important pioneers -Jeff Leisk, Craig Dack, Troy Carroll and riders who made their mark in AMA and MXGP such as Brett Metcalfe, Michael Byrne, Andrew McFarlane, Dean Ferris and Kyle Webster-three names clearly stand above the rest. These riders are not only the greatest Australians to compete in supercross but genuine contenders in the sport’s global all-time conversation.

1. Chad Reed

Chad Reed’s name has become almost synonymous with Australian supercross. Gifted, relentless and fiercely competitive, Reed carried the nation’s flag in AMA Supercross for nearly two decades.

After a single season in MXGP in 2001-where he finished an impressive third in the 250cc World Championship at age 19-Reed moved to AMA Supercross in 2002. He immediately became the first Australian to win an AMA Supercross main event, dominating the 125 East (now 250SX East) division and securing his first AMA title that same year.

Reed stepped into the premier class in 2003 and won the AMA Supercross Championship in 2004. He added another premier-class title in 2008 on the Yamaha YZ450F, and also claimed multiple FIM World Supercross GP titles during the era when the championship operated alongside AMA Supercross.

His longevity became legendary. Reed amassed more than 265 AMA Supercross main-event starts and stands fifth on the all-time wins list with 44 premier-class victories. He also delivered landmark results for Team Australia in the Motocross of Nations, contributed heavily to the sport’s global popularity and successfully ran his own TwoTwo Motorsports team.

Articulate, media-savvy and endlessly driven, Reed remains the original benchmark for Australian supercross success.

2. Jett Lawrence

For many fans, Jett Lawrence may already be the greatest Australian supercrosser-and potentially one of the greatest riders the sport has ever seen.

Still only 21, Lawrence has accumulated an extraordinary list of AMA titles across 250SX, 250MX, 450MX and the SuperMotocross (SMX) Championship. His speed, technique and consistency have set the standard for the sport’s new era. Few riders in history have combined style, precision and race management so naturally, especially at such a young age.

The Lawrence family followed the “Reed route,” leaving Australia for Europe to gain international experience before targeting supercross in the United States. Jett debuted in AMA Supercross in 2021 and rapidly evolved from a skinny, fearless teenager into the dominant force of the 2022–2024 seasons. His perfect 450MX outdoor championship in 2023—22 wins from 22 motos—was one of the most dominant campaigns ever recorded.

Jett’s ceiling is frighteningly high. He continues to race for Honda HRC under what is believed to be one of the biggest contracts in the sport. Whether he remains long enough to eclipse Reed’s longevity is unclear, but statistically and stylistically he is already operating at historic levels. For now, Reed retains the top spot for influence and duration, but Jett is closing fast.

3. Hunter Lawrence

Four years older than Jett, Hunter Lawrence paved the way for the family’s rise. His early years in the European Motocross Championship and MX2 World Championship provided the foundation and created the opportunity for Honda to bring the Lawrences to the United States.

Injuries slowed Hunter’s initial progress, but once healthy he delivered on his potential. He earned AMA titles in 250SX and 250MX, won main events in both the 250SX and 450SX divisions, and has become one of the most complete riders in the paddock.

Hunter’s value also extends behind the scenes. His partnership with Jett has been a major ingredient in Honda HRC’s success, and the brothers’ mutual development has elevated the team’s competitiveness. Together, Hunter and Jett helped Australia earn a historic podium finish (3rd place) at the 2022 Motocross of Nations – Australia’s best result in more than a decade.

Hunter may not match Jett’s statistical dominance, but he is an elite racer in his own right, a proven championship contender and one of Australia’s most accomplished supercross athletes.

Australia in the FIM World Supercross Championship

The FIM World Supercross Championship returns to Australia this weekend at the Gold Coast’s Cbus Super Stadium. Last season, the championship held its first-ever double-header in Perth and the nation remains one of the most heavily-represented on the grid. Here’s some of the best Australian riders who have raced in the World Supercross Championship.

HAYDEN MELLROSS

Wildcard at the 2022 World Supercross Australian GP in Melbourne.
Finished 11th overall with consistent 11-12-11 results. Ranked 18th in the World Supercross standings as the second-best wildcard of the season.

JACKSON RICHARDSON

Debuted at the same 2022 event in Melbourne with MDK Motorsports. Finished 15th overall with an 11th-place in GP Race 2.

KYLE WEBSTER

Debuted in the 450cc class in 2022; raced SX2 in 2023 with a season highlight of 7th overall in Abu Dhabi. Returned as a 2024 wildcard in Perth.

LUKE CLOUT

Debuted in World Supercross’s inaugural event in Cardiff (2022).
Returned in 2023 in SX2 and placed a superb 3rd in the championship—the best World Supercross result for an Australian so far. He raced in the 450cc class for 2024 with Rick Ware Racing.

AARON TANTI

Fourth in SX2 in 2022 with CDR Yamaha. Started 2023 in SX2 and was later drafted into WSX 450 mid-season before injury ended his campaign.

WILSON TODD

Raced SX2 for Honda Genuine Racing in 2022, finishing 7th in points.
Returned mid-season in 2023 and still placed 10th overall. He is back in for 2025.

MATT MOSS

Nine-time Australian champion and one of the nation’s most decorated supercross athletes. Podium finisher in SX2 at the 2022 Cardiff opener; moved to World Supercross 450 in 2023 and in 2024 with CDR Yamaha Supported by Star Racing. He’s also back for this season.

NATHAN CRAWFORD

Wildcard appearances in 2022 and 2023. Best SX2 result: 10th overall (2023). Stepped up to 450 as a 2024 Perth wildcard.

RHYS BUDD

Raced SX2 in 2022 and returned in 2023 as a replacement rider for Matt Moss.

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