The 2025 Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Championship will go down as a season to remember, boasting two of the most competitive SX1 and SX2 fields that we’ve seen in some time. In this Rated feature, MotoOnline breaks down performances of the round podium-finishers – in terms of the series regulars – from over the course of the five rounds.

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Rider: Dean Wilson
Rating: A+
Rundown: Was this season’s Wilson the best version we’ve seen in AUSX across his three full campaigns on Australian soil with Quad Lock Honda? We think it was. Four overall wins from five rounds, with his only defeat coming at the hands of Team Honda HRC Progressive phenom, Jett Lawrence, at the AUSX Open. Even then, he split the Lawrence brothers to take second on the night, edging out Hunter and stretching his championship buffer over the rest of the series regulars. It wasn’t a season without its challenges, either. Dean tragically lost his mother while in Redcliffe for the opening double-header, yet he dug deep, and went on to continue controlling the championship. By the time Adelaide’s finale rolled around – where he sealed the season with a perfect 1-1 scorecard – he wrapped up the title 64 points ahead of the rider below.

Rider: Cedric Soubeyras
Rating: A-
Rundown: A new addition to the SX1 field in AUSX, Soubeyras arrived with proven credentials from Monster Energy Supercross, World Supercross, and a range of major international events, yet still entered the season as something of an unknown. He quickly put that to rest with a strong start at Kayo Stadium, delivering 3-2 finishes across both nights to sit P2 in points after the opening double-header. He backed it up with another solid ride in Cronulla for third overall, though a tougher outing in Melbourne left him seventh on the night – still enough to maintain his advantage over third in the SX1 standings. Unfortunately, during the short week between Melbourne and Adelaide, Soubeyras broke four ribs in a practice crash, but he pushed through the finale to secure P2 in the championship behind Wilson, sealing a Honda Racing 1-2 in SX1.

Rider: Hayden Mellross
Rating: B+
Rundown: What a comeback 2025 turned out to be for Hayden Mellross. He’s long proven that, when healthy, he’s a genuine SX1 front-runner, but after several injury-interrupted seasons, it was fair to wonder whether his best days were behind him. Fast-forward to this year, and the 30-year-old turned up to AUSX as a true privateer and immediately put himself back in the conversation, landing P5 at the opening round in Redcliffe, followed by P3 on night two – leaving Queensland third in points. He held that momentum all the way to the finale, ultimately securing third in the championship. His strongest result remained that second round at Redcliffe, followed by P5 in Cronulla, P6 at the AUSX Open, and P5 again in Adelaide. For a privateer to log a worst finish of P6 – keeping in mind that the Lawrence brothers were in the mix at Marvel Stadium – is an extremely solid season by any measure.

Rider: Luke Clout
Rating: B
Rundown: We all know the raw speed of the Penrite Racing Empire Kawasaki number four, and 2025 was no exception. There was a quiet but constant qualifying duel between Clout and Wilson at every round, with Clout topping the charts over his rival on multiple occasions. Unfortunately, the main event results didn’t swing his way, with crashes and other setbacks preventing the 31-year-old from fully displaying his potential throughout the season. Even so, he chalked up several heat race wins and overall podiums, including second at the opener, another second in Cronulla, and P3 in Adelaide to close out the year, but with the highs, there were also lows, with two DNFs – one at round two in Redcliffe, and one inside Marvel Stadium at the AUSX Open. Within the Australian industry, Clout is still regarded at the highest of standards when it comes to current supercross talent locally, but the 2025 season simply didn’t reflect that on the final results sheets.

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Rider: Aaron Tanti
Rating: B-
Rundown: This season was all about getting gate drops back under his belt for the Monster Energy CDR Yamaha rider. Like Mellross, Tanti has endured a run of injury-interrupted years that stalled the momentum he built when he claimed the 2022 MX1 ProMX title and went bar-to-bar with five-time champion Justin Brayton that same AUSX season. His 2025 scorecard read 4-7-8-9-2, and finishing the year with a strong P2 in Adelaide was a much-needed confidence boost for the New South Welshman heading into the off-season. In many ways, Tanti’s season mirrored Clout’s, with crashes and various issues through the middle rounds affecting where he ultimately landed in the standings.

Rider:Lux Turner
Rating: A+
Rundown: What could’ve been for the capable young American revelation, Turner. Pure dominance is the only way to describe his form through the opening three rounds, catching everyone off guard as he left Redcliffe with the red plate and a 12-point lead, riding like a seasoned veteran from the outset. He carried that momentum into Cronulla with another overall victory, extending his streak and looking firmly in control of the title-race. Unfortunately, his dream season came to an abrupt halt at the AUSX Open, where he launched off a berm in free practice and was caught out by the safety nets, fracturing his wrist – and also damaging the other – to end his campaign on the spot. Up until that moment, Turner had been nothing short of exceptional – and he’s already made it clear he wants to return next year for redemption.

Rider: Thomas Wood
Rating: B+
Rundown: This kid was seriously impressive from the outset. Eighteen-year-old Australian ‘Tiger’ Wood – who has spent most of his career racing in the US – returned home for AUSX 2025 and linked up with Yarrive Konsky’s Honda Racing organisation in SX2. He made an immediate impact, winning a heat race and taking third on night one at Kayo Stadium, showing genuine speed rather than luck. He backed it up with more strong form and another podium in Cronulla, all while still being young enough to compete in SX3. Unfortunately, his season ended prematurely at the AUSX Open after suffering a torn ACL, a devastating blow for the rising talent – but he absolutely proved he could step up and deliver as a rookie in the class.

Rider: Jake Cannon
Rating: B+
Rundown: This was a last-minute deal, but Cannon joined forces with the Brett Metcalfe-led Penrite Racing GO24 Team after returning home from his first season racing EMX250 in Europe. His campaign started rough with 15th overall on night one in Redcliffe, though there were clear signs of promise in his riding. He confirmed that potential the following night with a breakout P3 overall, putting a stack of highly talented and more experienced riders behind him. That podium ultimately stood as the highlight of his season, but he kept the momentum going with solid results – P6 in Cronulla and P5 at the Adelaide finale. For a rider many didn’t even expect to line up in this year’s series, Cannon proved to be both a welcome addition and a genuine surprise package.

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Rider: Ryder Kingsford
Rating: A
Rundown: What a season it turned out to be for Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha prospect Kingsford, who secured his first professional title by clinching the SX2 championship. It didn’t begin in spectacular fashion, with P5 and P6 finishes at the Redcliffe double-header, but thanks to inconsistency across the SX2 field, he still left Queensland sitting third in points, albeit 26 points down on US import and teammate Lux Turner. Cronulla marked a major shift, with Kingsford’s 1-2 matching Turner’s 2-1 and landing him P2 on countback while clearly showing winning speed. He arrived at the AUSX Open still 26 points adrift, but everything changed when Turner’s season abruptly ended following a free practice crash. Kingsford went on to finish third at Marvel Stadium behind Cole Thompson and Shane McElrath, neither of whom were involved in the title fight due to their WSX commitments. Heading into the Adelaide finale, he held a 12-point margin over hometown hero, Alex Larwood – a seemingly comfortable gap given the injury-depleted SX2 field – but the final day proved anything but straightforward. In a dramatic finish, Kingsford held on to secure the championship by just three points, surviving a tense final stretch to wrap up the crown.

Rider: Alex Larwood
Rating: A-
Rundown: Time and time again, Larwood continues to prove he’s the real deal – even in supercross. AUSX 2025 marked a major step forward for the South Australian, finishing just three points shy of training partner Kingsford in the championship chase. He opened the season strongly as the first Australian home at both Redcliffe rounds, taking P2 overall each night. Cronulla, however, may linger for a while, with a P9 finish costing him crucial points and dropping him to third in the standings, eight down on Kingsford. He then surrendered another four points in Melbourne after finishing one spot behind overall, heading into Adelaide 12 points adrift. But when the pressure was highest, Larwood delivered for his home fans, winning the overall and coming agonisingly close to stealing the title in the final moments. Results aside, he proved he’s more than capable in supercross and will certainly be one to watch in the years ahead. Next stop, WSX in Sweden this weekend!

Rider: Byron Dennis
Rating: B-
Rundown: Not typically labelled a ‘supercross guy’, KTM Racing Team talent Dennis closed out his year in style with a main event win and P2 overall in Adelaide – all achieved after coming through the unseeded practice and qualifying sessions. His season leading up to that point was a mix of highs and lows, including a big crash at Redcliffe that he was fortunate to walk away from early on. Cronulla marked his first points of the campaign with a P10 finish, while the AUSX Open proved another challenging round as he logged P12 overall. It was a tough season for Dennis, but much like Budd, he can head into the off-season knowing the speed and capability are there – now it’s just about piecing it all together.

Rider: Rhys Budd
Rating: B+
Rundown: The past few seasons have been challenging for Rhys Budd – a mix of inconsistent results, arm-pump struggles, and a mid-season switch from Husqvarna to Kawasaki machinery in ProMX saw his form dip compared to what we’re used to. But AUSX 2025 proved a positive reset for him, finishing P3 in the final SX2 standings. Injuries across the field certainly influenced the late-season picture, but as the saying goes, you’ve gotta be in it to win it. While he didn’t claim the title, a top-three overall – and a podium at the finale that could well have been a win if not for bike dramas in the first main – serves as a welcome boost for Budd. His results fluctuated throughout the series, but every rider knows that ending the season on the front-foot can work wonders for confidence heading into the off-season.