Chase Sexton captures 2024 Pro Motocross 450 class championship
A summer of intense and exciting competition culminated in the racing capital of the greater Indianapolis area as the 2024 Pro Motocross Championship Finals saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton emerge with the Edison Dye Cup at the Tucker Freight Lines Ironman National to become the prestigious series’ newest 450 Class Champion with a dominant 1-1 performance that encapsulated his title campaign.
It was a banner afternoon for the Austrian brand, which not only went 1-2 in the 450 Class but also completed its first sweep of the overall wins since the inaugural Ironman National during the 2014 season. The milestone achievement capped off KTM’s Team of the Year honors as the top manufacturer in the championship, while fourth Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider, Julien Beaumer, captured Rookie of the Year honors.
Sexton’s fifth 1-1 effort of the season capped off an impressive six-race win streak that carried him to the title. He now has 13 career victories, which moves him into a tie for 11th on the all-time 450 Class wins list. Plessinger finished in the runner-up spot (2-2) for his sixth podium result of the season and his fourth in-a-row. Tomac’s strong second moto landed him third overall (4-3), for his 72nd career podium, the second most in 450 Class history.
“Last summer was tough for me, not being fully healthy. Then this supercross season, to build up, come down, build up, and come down…to come out here outdoors and have such an awesome season, I don’t know what to say. This is the best I’ve ever ridden. It’s such an amazing feeling. This one is special to me. Now I just want more.”
– Chase Sexton, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
Sexton became the 28th different rider to capture a 450 Class title in 53 seasons and is also the 17th racer to win both a Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and Pro Motocross Championship. Lawrence, who finished fourth (3-6), finished second in the standings, 42 points behind Sexton, while Plessinger finished third, 101 points behind his teammate.
“It’s our first championship since 2015 with Ryan Dungey. It’s an awesome feeling. Not only are these great riders, but they’re awesome people. This is such an amazing group to work with and everyone is fully committed to winning.”
– Roger DeCoster, Director of Racing, KTM North America
450 Class – Ironman National
- Chase Sexton, La Moille, Ill., KTM (1-1 // 50)
- Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM (2-2 // 44)
- Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha (4-3 // 38)
- Hunter Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda (3-6 // 36)
- Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha (6-4 // 34)
- Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Kawasaki (5-5 // 34)
- Phil Nicoletti, Cochecton, N.Y., Yamaha (8-8 // 28)
- Christian Craig, El Cajon, Calif., Husqvarna (10-7 // 27)
- Fredrik Noren, Lidköping, Sweden, Kawasaki (9-9 // 26)
- Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Husqvarna (7-11 // 26)
450 Class Championship Standings (Round 11 of 11)
- Chase Sexton, La Moille, Ill., KTM – 504
- Hunter Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda – 462
- Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM – 403
- Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha – 371
- Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Kawasaki – 362
- Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Husqvarna – 297
- Dylan Ferrandis, Avignon, France, Honda – 288
- Christian Craig, El Cajon, Calif., Husqvarna – 244
- Jett Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda – 210
- Fredrik Noren, Lidköping, Sweden, Kawasaki – 204
