Jett Lawrence, “For Supercross, Trying to Go Perfect”

Jett Lawrence consistently sets ambitious goals, and in 2025, he’s aiming higher than ever.

At just 21 years old, Jett Lawrence (Honda HRC Progressive) has already established himself as “the guy” to beat in SuperMotocross. He is currently at the sport’s top in the premier 450 division in his sophomore year. Lawrence is a two-time SuperMotocross World Champion, reigning Monster Energy AMA Supercross champion, and 2023 AMA Pro Motocross champion. He balances his rising stardom with an easygoing personality, a sharp sense of humor, and an insatiable drive to succeed.

In a recent conversation from the Sunday 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship Preview Special, the young Australian shared his thoughts on his career, goals, and life beyond the track.

As a champion, Lawrence isn’t one to rest on his laurels. Despite his impressive accomplishments, he’s already setting his sights higher. “I got three or four (450) championships under my belt, and I want to get to two digits and then see how far I can get,” he said.

“I got three or four (450) championships under my belt, and I want to get to two digits and then see how far I can get,” 

If you remember, last year, leading into Anaheim 1 for his rookie 450 debut season, he said he wants to chase after The King Jeremy McGrath’s 72-win record at the top of the All-Time premier Supercross wins list. After winning his first 450 Supercross Championship on his first try in 2024, with eight wins, he continues to look forward to more impressive accomplishments.

Lawrence’s aspirations push him to set high goals, even when perfection seems out of reach. “For Supercross, (I’m) trying to go perfect—it’s never been done. I might not do it at all, but I have to set goals like that to make sure I wake up.”

That is a big statement, as this accomplishment has never happened in Supercross. Undefeated in a single Monster Energy AMA Supercross season—can it ever be done? However, he is one of the three racers in AMA Pro Motocross history to check that box by winning every moto outdoors. His hunger to dominate the sport continues to fuel his drive.

“For Supercross, (I’m) trying to go perfect—it’s never been done. I might not do it at all, but I got to set goals like that to make sure I wake up.”

When asked about growing the sport, he says, “It hasn’t really crossed my mind much… just more so how much can I be hated by everyone trying to be as successful as I can.”

The rise of social media presents an additional challenge for athletes today, especially at the top level, but the so-called “hate” hasn’t slowed down this champion.

With 2025 on the horizon, he only worries about one thing: “Losing a championship would be the biggest disappointment. Even if I got second, that would be a big disappointment.”

Lawrence’s family plays a crucial role in his career. His father is more than just a parent: “My dad is so in touch with the motorcycle. He’s there; he’s watching, always kind of learning the bike, trying to see what we can do better. He’s basically a team member.”

But the kid vibes are still there off the track, and their relationship feels ordinary. “Surprisingly, it’s not any different from any other parent relationship. I’m still getting yelled at to put my phone down at the dinner table and clean up my room.”

Lawrence’s tattoos are more than just artwork—they symbolize the people and moments that matter most to him. With his parents’ approval, he adds new ink each year, including designs for his brothers and his parents’ birth years on his knuckles. One standout piece features his English bulldog’s unique underbite, captured forever in tattoo form.

“Losing a championship would be the biggest disappointment. Even if I got second, that would be a big disappointment.” 

Lawrence stays relaxed off the track, unfazed by his rivals, yet remains intensely focused on making history in 2025. With his exceptional talent, relentless determination, and unwavering support system, can he secure another championship by the final round in Salt Lake City next May?