Honda Racing Australia and the Quad Lock Honda team partnered with support from American Honda to achieve creditable results across four classes in the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, regarded as the world’s most competitive motocross series.
In 2025, Honda Australia committed to sending its four national champions overseas: four-time Australian Women’s Champion Charli Cannon, 450 Champion Kyle Webster, 250 Champion Brodie Connolly, and Development Class Champion Kayd Kingsford. Each rider gained invaluable experience, secured strong results, which included Charli Cannon claiming second overall in the Women’s Championship.
Team Director Yarrive Konsky acknowledged the investment but highlighted the rewards:
“Kyle will be better prepared for the MXON after this trip, he raced on the actual MXON track, battled faster competition, and showed top-seven speed. Brodie impressed too; while the results don’t fully reflect his pace, he passed seasoned factory riders and had top-three sector times. Kayd experienced the level of the best in the world and will return home with new goals. And Charli made us proud, despite surgery on her finger and setbacks she showed grit, resilience, and walked away with second overall. None of them had ever ridden these tracks before race day, and they gave their all, the experience is priceless.”
At Buds Creek, Kyle Webster delivered one of his best performance, finishing 9th after a fierce battle with Eli Tomac.
“Moto 1 was frustrating after two crashes, but Moto 2 was great, I was in front of Tomac for most of the race and finished 9th. The experience has been amazing, and hopefully I can race and train more in the U.S. next year,” said Webster, who was second and sixth quickest in some sectors.
Brodie Connolly showed flashes of brilliance, including top three sector times, faster than AMA champions, despite a crash in Moto 1.
“On paper the results don’t look great, but the trip was about measuring myself against the best. We did that. Now I know what I need to work on, and I can’t wait to be back here next year,” said Connolly.
Charli Cannon, competing in the U.S. Women’s Pro Motocross Championship, displayed courage and determination, racing through injury to claim second overall in the championship.
“No one likes losing, but loss teaches you more than winning. You either learn and improve, or you quit. We’re already working on next year,” Cannon said.
The collaboration between Honda Australia, Quad Lock, the Quad Lock Honda Team, and American Honda was critical to the program’s success. Quad Lock Honda Team Principal Martin Davalos praised the Australians’ talent:
“It’s not luck that achieved those times and results, Charli is a fighter, Brodie has raw speed, everyone knows Webster’s strength, and Kingsford has real potential. With more time in the U.S., they could all be seriously competitive. I look forward to working with Charli and Brodie again next year.”
Honda Racing Australia expressed gratitude to Quad Lock, Quad Lock Honda, American Honda, AMA Pro Motocross, Motorcycling Australia and MX Sports for making the campaign possible. With overall podium finishes, top tens, and invaluable lessons, the program laid a strong foundation for future domestic and international success.
