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Round 6 – 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship | RedBud
The AEO Powersports KTM Racing Team rolled into RedBud for Round 6 of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship with the sharpest kits, dialed-in bike setups, and plenty of determination.
Qualifying
- Avery Long: 29th – 2:16.737
- Lux Turner: 16th – 2:13.593
- CJ Benard: 33rd – 2:18.220
Lux Turner
Moto 1: Lux got a solid jump and came through lap 1 in 16th. He quickly worked his way up to 12th by lap 4, before being passed by a couple of riders in the later stages. Still, Lux kept pushing and made a late-race charge to take 13th at the checkered flag.
Moto 2: Lux once again showed he belongs at the front of the pack. He started in 15th and kept his pace steady while chasing riders just ahead. By lap 6, he moved into 11th and held that spot through the remainder of the race, capping off a strong day with two finishes just outside the top 10.
Avery Long
Moto 1: Avery got off to a decent start sitting around 18th, but misfortune struck early with a crash on lap 2 that dropped him all the way back to 36th. A second tip-over later in the race could’ve derailed his momentum, but Avery showed grit and determination, remounting both times and working his way up to finish 22nd.
Moto 2: Avery came in with something to prove and delivered in a big way. Starting 19th and quickly moving up to 16th on lap 1, Avery capitalized on early race chaos and made steady passes to break into the top 10 by lap 6. He didn’t let up, riding strong and smart to secure an impressive 9th place finish this marks a personal and team-best moto result for the season.
CJ Benard
Moto 1: CJ began near the back of the pack in 29th and came through lap 1 in 27th. By lap 6, he had slipped to 31st, but CJ didn’t settle. Instead, he kept his head down, grinding out passes and clawing his way back up to a solid 24th-place finish.
Moto 2: Second moto saw a better start for CJ, coming around the first lap in 23rd. Staying focused and aggressive, CJ continued to show his speed and determination, making forward progress throughout the race to finish 20th. Another strong showing of resilience and steady improvement.
Lux delivered a strong and consistent showing across both motos, demonstrating his growing confidence and racecraft. Avery faced early adversity with mechanical issues during qualifying but kept his head up and came out swinging when the gate dropped. CJ, as always, showed his trademark grit, battling from the back and never giving up.
It was a day full of challenges, comebacks, and solid rides from all three riders—showing exactly what this team is made of. Next stop – Millville for Round 7!
Overall Points Standing:
Lux Turner – 14th
Race Results: 13 | 11
Overall Points Standing: 22nd
Avery Long – 17th
Race Results: 22 | 9
Overall Points Standing: 23rd
CJ Benard – 24th
Race Results: 24 | 20
Overall Points Standing: 34th
