The 2025 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana, will be remembered as an electric celebration of motocross, with huge crowds, intense national pride, and mpst of all, world-class racing from start to finish.
Among the many battles for the Chamberlain Trophy, another exciting contest once again captured the spotlight, the FOX Holeshot Award, rewarding the riders who exploded off the gate first in each heat. Getting the jump at the start is always crucial, but at the MXoN, where every nation’s hopes rest on a few decisive laps, that first corner carries even greater importance.
In Race 1 (MXGP/MX2), it was Team Belgium’s Lucas Coenen who exploded out of the gate to grab the first FOX Holeshot of the day. His lightning reaction and aggressive sprint into the first turn set the tone for a strong opening race for Belgium.
In Race 2 (MX2/Open), Team Australia’s Hunter Lawrence powered his way to the FOX Holeshot, delivering yet another textbook start and building momentum toward what would become a dream weekend for the Australians. His perfect launch helped secure vital points for his nation on their path to back-to-back MXoN glory.
Finally, in Race 3 (Open/MXGP), it was Team Japan’s Jo Shimoda who flew out of the gate to take the FOX Holeshot, thrilling his fans with his lightning reflexes and aggressive opening laps among the world’s best, eventually finishing with 2-6 and second in the Open class behind Hunter Lawrence.
Each of these riders earned not only the admiration of the crowd but also the coveted FOX Holeshot prize check, rewarding their precision and determination when the gate dropped.
This year’s edition once again proved that in a competition where national pride runs deep, every detail, especially the start, can make the difference. And as Team Australia celebrated a back-to-back victory, thanks to the outstanding efforts of Hunter and Jett Lawrence alongside Kyle Webster, it was clear that their lightning starts were part of the winning formula that brought the Chamberlain Trophy home once again.
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