The WMX US championship returns this weekend to Pala Raceway. Before the first race, we take a look at the main contenders.
Lachlan Turner: The 2024 US Champion also won the Loretta Lynn Women’s Championship. She won four of the six rounds she competed in. At the FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup in Australia, Lala was very fast despite a few mistakes. The young rider joined Altuss Motorsports Blu Cru Yamaha Amateur Team for the 2025 season and has been working hard physically.
Jordan Jarvis: Fourth in the 2024 championship, a two-time US WMX Champion, she has achieved great things in her career. Having competed at the highest level for many years, JJ (Yamaha) is only 24 years old and would love to add another title to her collection to make history.
Kyleigh Stallings: The 2024 WMX Runner-up, the Kawasaki rider is a two-time defending champion at Loretta Lynn. Having won two rounds last year, Kyleigh can rely on her strong starts and consistency to try to win the championship.
Charli Cannon: The Australian is in the United States to compete in the US WMX Championship for the first time. Although she won’t be at 100% for this first round, Charli impressed at the FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup. She’ll need to adapt well to American tracks, but she already has international experience.
Mikayla Nielsen: A member of Team USA in the FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup, the Honda rider competed in two events last year, finishing two podiums. Third at Loretta, she could cause a bit of a surprise this season.
Sophia Phelps: Third in the last championship, the Kawasaki rider is only planning to compete in the first three rounds, which are close to her home track. But with good results, she’s considering extending her adventure. A driver with experience despite her young age
Jamie Astudillo: The fifth member of Team USA in Australia, Jamie finished fifth in the 2024 championship. She also won the Canadian East Coast Championship.
Among the other drivers in attendance, we’ll be keeping an eye on Lilly-Ann Pettus, Brianna Scheltema, Shelby Rolen, Janina Lehmann, Mathilde Martinez, and the young drivers making their debut in the category.
