Hunter Lawrence capped off a stellar 2026 campaign by racing his Honda HRC Progressive CRF450R Works Edition to a resilient seventh-place finish in the Salt Lake City finale. Despite a mid-race setback that narrowly cost him the title, Lawrence’s five wins this season cemented his status as a premier-class powerhouse.
"Absolutely the MVP is of course, Hunter, who took himself to a new level in the elite class, and showed that he will be a threat for championships every year that he lines up," said HRC Team Manager, Lars Lindstrom. "The professionalism, mental strength, speed, and how much of a genuine, good person he is make us all want to work harder and do anything and everything possible to help him achieve his goals."
"I also want to say congratulations to the Progressive Suzuki team and to Ken Roczen on their championship," Lindstrom concludes. "With how well we know Kenny, and being there through his injuries and struggles, it was hard not to be emotional and happy for him; if we were going to lose the championship, I’m glad it was to him. I think this really completes his career, and he performed when he needed to make it happen.”"
"I was just asking a little too much of the front end coming into the corners," Hunter acknowledged. "But congrats to Kenny—well earned, he was the better man tonight in the main. Congrats to him and the team, it was fun battling with him. We’ll get ready for outdoors."
In the latest Pivotable Pod, Jeremy McGrath visits our studio to explain how his BMX roots revolutionized Supercross, leading to his iconic 72-win streak. "The King" discusses his new Moto '90s documentary and the innovative "Holeshot Kings" series, proving he’s still the ultimate ambassador for two wheels. McGrath remains a total fan of the sport he once carried on his back. You have to hear this side of the "King of Supercross' " take on his career!
The crew over at ThrottleSauce recently got its hands on a fresh delivery from us, and let’s just say it looked a bit like Christmas morning in the garage. In its latest video, they unboxed an impressive haul of high-performance hardware, including a full AT2 race exhaust for the much-anticipated Yamaha YZF-R9 and an Alpha T series 3/4 exhaust for the YZF-R1. Beyond the pipes, they showcased the sleek fender eliminator V2 kit and sequential LED turn signals, proving that when it comes to blending raw power with a clean aesthetic, Yoshimura is still the gold standard. It’s always a pleasure to see the excitement that quality engineering brings to the shop... and the fresh hats didn't hurt, either!
Yoshimura R&D of America is heading to the Fox Raceway National in Southern California on May 30 for the high-stakes season opener of the Pro Motocross Championship. As a cornerstone of high-performance engineering, we are cheering on the return of the entire Honda HRC Progressive squad. The Lawrence brothers, Jo Shimoda and Chance Hymas will all be ready take on the top racers in the Motocross world that is sure to be a barnburner! With our signature RS-12 exhaust systems on full display in the Southern California dirt, this legendary team will no doubt deliver podium performance.
We've rolled out the new Pop Pocket Tee in black, proving we can tune a wardrobe just as precisely as a fuel map. Proudly made in the USA, this minimalist staple features "generous sizing," a thoughtful design choice for those who prefer their comfort level to match their top-end speed—or for anyone planning to enjoy a post-ride burger without restriction. It is the perfect way to represent a legendary racing heritage while keeping your profile as sleek as a carbon fiber muffler.