The third round of the Australian Supercross Championship lit up Shark Park in Cronulla, NSW, with a sold-out crowd and electrifying atmosphere. The night delivered highs and lows for Factory Honda Racing, who leave the event with extended leads in both the SX1 and SX3 classes, with four podium finishes across three categories and six riders in contention.
After years of dominance in the SX2 class, Honda faced its first real challenge in some time, now sitting third and fourth in points, a reminder of how competitive and unpredictable the series can be.
“It’s tough. We had a plan, but as I’ve always said, 20 riders funneling into a six-metre-wide first turn can upset even the best-laid strategies,” said Team Director Yarrive Konsky. “We’re doing well, but it’s not the perfect season we aimed for. Dean is having an amazing year in SX1, and Kayd continues to show the maturity we keep asking of him in SX3.”
SX1 – Wilson Unstoppable, Soubeyras Steady
Northstar Pastoral Honda rider Dean Wilson once again proved why he’s both an AMA and Australian Champion, taking a clean sweep of both SX1 finals in Cronulla, extending his unbeaten run to six wins from six starts this season.
His dominance didn’t come without drama; a mid-event penalty was later overturned following review.
“It was a bummer not to celebrate on the podium, but I understand how it looked from the outside,” said Wilson. “I appreciate the officials taking time to hear us out and review the evidence. It’s been an amazing season, the crowd was electric, the atmosphere unreal. There’s still a lot of racing left, so we’ll stay focused and keep working.”
Boost Honda’s Cedric Soubeyras delivered a calculated ride, managing challenges throughout the night. After winning his heat, he finished third overall, exactly as planned, maintaining second in the championship and extending his gap over third.
“It wasn’t my best riding,” admitted Soubeyras. “I made small mistakes and needed to ride smart. Our plan was to collect strong points, stay consistent, and stay on the podium and we did that.”
SX2 – Tough Night, Valuable Lessons
For the SX2 class, Round 3 was a test of resolve for Honda after years of dominance. Thomas “Tiger” Woods kept his momentum on the Polyflor Honda, finishing third overall with two consistent rides.
“It was a solid night,” said Woods. “The guys in front were riding really well. I know what I need to improve, and I’ll get to work this week.”
It was a night to forget for National Finance and Loans rider Alex Larwood, who crashed in both races, and Berry Sweet Honda’s Wilson Todd, who suffered a tough first race before redeeming himself with a third in race two.
“I made mistakes, that’s on me,” said Larwood. “I was impatient and threw away a lot of points.”
“I’m disappointed in myself,” added Todd. “I made bad choices. I owe it to the team and sponsors to come back stronger, and I will.”
SX3 – Smart Racing from Kingsford, Courage from Alsop
Quad Lock Honda’s Kayd Kingsford demonstrated maturity beyond his years, riding strategically to a second-place finish, extending his championship lead in the SX3 class.
“The team reminded me all week to think about the championship,” said Kingsford. “I learned a lot, patience, awareness, and the importance of smart decisions. There’s still work to do, but we’re in a strong position.”
Pro Honda rider Jett Alsop delivered one of the bravest performances of the night. Just days earlier, scans revealed a broken collarbone, yet Alsop chose to race to preserve his championship chances. He rode with determination to finish fourth, moving up to second in the overall standings.
“If you’d told me I’d gain points after the news about my shoulder, I wouldn’t have believed you,” said Alsop. “We had a plan, and the team supported me all the way. I’ll rest now and come back stronger for the final rounds.”
The Factory Honda Racing Team now looks ahead to Round 4 in Melbourne on November 22, eager to continue its push across all classes.
