We’re three rounds into the 2025 Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Championship, and with a lot of hype generated in the lead-up, the series is delivering on its promise of non-stop action. We’ve had fireworks and plenty of entertainment across all categories, with MotoOnline’s Countdown addressing the key topics so far.

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6. The SX3 title fight heats up:
The SX3 main event in Sydney produced a spectacular showdown between American import Ryder Malinoski (Monster Energy WBR Yamaha) and Australian prospect Kayd Kingsford (Quad Lock Honda), with the teenagers putting together a fierce back-and-forth on track before temperatures boiled over in the aftermath at the podium. Words were spoken – or yelled – with each rider not appreciative of how the other raced, which was particularly the case from Malinoski’s point of view on Kingsford’s racecraft. And to be fair, we had some antics, however, the antics seemed to come from both sides in pretty much equal amounts. Either way, these two do not seem thrilled with each other, and with Kingsford’s round one and two victories, it’ll be up to Malinsoki – who is 19 points in arrears – to determine his best approach for title success. In between them still, despite racing rounds two and three with a fractured collarbone, is Kingsford’s teammate Jet Alsop, who should be closer to full-strength come Melbourne and into the Adelaide decider.

5. AUSX series continues to develop:
Progression has been on display regarding the AUSX championship over the last few years, and for season 2025, we’re really seeing those foundations previously laid beginning to blossom. All three rounds have been world-class supercross events – from the racetrack, to broadcast, competition, and fan turnout. It’s good to see, as any domestic race fan certainly wants more supercross in this country. Sydney was another step forward with the involvement of Adam Cianciarulo and Justin Brayton in both the booth and on-track action, and the progression of rider safety is another feature where the series is taking a step forward. It all looks relatively positive, and it’ll be intriguing to see how the championship continues to develop.

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4. Injury toll in the opening stages:
A negative has been the injury toll on riders in both the pre-season and opening rounds of AUSX, with a number of names having spent time on the sidelines. On the list, KTM Racing Team’s Nathan Crawford is at the top, with the SX1 contender having been absent after an ankle injury sustained in the pre-season. Additionally, a standout at times in last year’s SX2 campaign was Noah Ferguson, although the fast Queenslander was absent from the third round in Sydney with a forearm injury. Add in two-time ProMX MX2 champion Brodie Connolly, SX2 prospect Reid Taylor, Zac Watson, Matt Moss, among others, and it can be said that supercross sure takes its toll on the riders. Is there an answer? Who knows. Added preparation time, maybe, but at the same time, supercross comes with inherent risks, and injuries are an unfortunate side of the sport.

3. Turner is on fire in SX2:
Lux Turner has been a revelation during this year’s AUSX championship, although it probably dates back to the season-finale of the SMX World Championship, where he finished P8 amongst the sport’s best 250SMX talent. Since then, he has been on a tear, and so much can come from his trip down under not only for next year’s SMX season, but for future years, too. He’s laying a strong foundation, getting gate drops and acquiring ‘race reps’, something you can’t replicate from pounding laps at the practice track. He also seems a good fit over at the Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha tent, which was getting desperate for race-winning success after a long reign from Honda Racing. Good for Lux and good for the blue team – and for the Americans watching back home, it wouldn’t be surprising if this were to give more of them ideas for the years to come.

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2. Internationals versus the domestic talent:
Always the contentious topic around this time of year, we’ve got the domestic talent lining up against what appears to be the largest international contingent we’ve seen in AUSX for some time. In the opening SX1 final at Sydney, for instance, Luke Clout’s second-place ride was situated amongst international riders filling the other five placements of the top six. SX2 is a little less pronounced but still visible, and questions arise as to whether this is a positive or a negative thing for the championship. From a competitive perspective, it gives the Australians a benchmark of what is considered world-class, and Ryder Kingsford acknowledged that as a good thing when battling Turner. It also adds additional people to the grandstands, which in turn attracts more commercial partners. Lastly, it doesn’t appear that there is a striking list of riders – maybe aside from privateer Hayden Mellross – who this is keeping from a factory seat, with say Crawford, Aaron Tanti, and Clout all getting their chance. As for the fans, it’s neat to see some world-class calibre athletes in their backyard, so there are plenty of positives from their presence.

1. Dean Wilson’s perfect SX1 form:
If there’s been a rider in perfect form so far, it’s the 2023 SX1 champion, Dean Wilson, which is reflected in his six-from-six race victories and three overall round wins in 2025. When the gates drop, Dean has been in a league of his own, with Penrite Racing Empire Kawasaki’s Clout able to take it to the Scotsman in qualifying, having earned pole positions at all rounds this year. For Wilson, he’s arguably in some of the best form of his career, and a question that comes to mind is how he would fare against last year’s champion Joey Savatgy, because that would’ve been a solid match-up. Can Wilson complete the perfect season this year? Well, he’d need to beat the Lawrence brothers in Melbourne next time out, which, with all respect to Dean, is a big ask. Still, he has been the class of the SX1 field this season, even overcoming significant adversity at round two to power to double race wins.