Coming into 2025, Chase Sexton had one goal in mind: to back up his 450MX title and take another step forward as one of the sport’s elite. With a new ride at Red Bull KTM and sky-high expectations, many expected him to be a dominant force. While the speed has certainly been there, this season has taken a frustrating turn, and the recent crash at Ironman only added to the struggle.
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Supercross: Fastest on the Track, But Not on the Podium
Sexton had a strong Supercross season in terms of raw speed, winning more main events than he ever had before. But even with seven victories, he didn’t walk away with the title. Instead, a pattern of mistakes, crashes while leading, small errors in critical races, and issues with race starts, allowed Cooper Webb to slip past him in the points and take the championship.
It wasn’t a matter of pace. Sexton was arguably the fastest rider all season. But in this sport, speed alone doesn’t win titles, consistency does. That’s where Sexton fell short.
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Motocross: Bumps in the Road — Then a Big One at Ironman
The outdoor season started off rough for Sexton. A crash in the opening round at Fox Raceway forced him to sit out several rounds while recovering. When he returned, he was solid — even challenging for wins, but clearly not back to full strength.
Things looked like they were turning around at the Ironman National, where he won Moto 1 in dominant fashion. But just as things seemed to be clicking, disaster struck in Moto 2. While battling near the front again, Sexton suffered a nasty crash off a jump, forcing him out of the race completely.
After the race, Red Bull KTM confirmed that debris had gotten into his rear brake system, making it unusable. Sexton had to rely only on his front brake, which likely contributed to the crash. Once down, the crash packed mud into the front brake as well, locking up the wheel and making it impossible to continue. It was a tough break, literally and figuratively, for a rider who had just shown he was back to form.
Frustration Mounts
The crash at Ironman seemed to sum up Sexton’s year: incredible potential, undone by circumstances that sometimes weren’t even his fault. Whether it was mental mistakes in Supercross or mechanical issues in Motocross, the results haven’t matched the speed.
Following Ironman, Sexton announced he’s pulling out of the remaining rounds of Pro Motocross to focus on recovery, particularly healing a sore shoulder from the crash. His goal is to come back fully fit for the SuperMotocross World Championship Playoffs, which kick off in early September.
Why He’s Likely Not Happy Right Now
There are a few clear reasons why Sexton’s likely frustrated with how this season’s played out:
• He’s fast enough to win titles, but hasn’t.
• He’s made mistakes at the worst times, like crashing while leading.
• Mechanical failures, like the brake issue at Ironman, have taken wins out of his hands.
• Injuries and missed races have made it impossible to build momentum.
For a rider of Sexton’s caliber — someone who expects to win every time he lines up, this kind of season can feel like a mental grind.
The Road Ahead
While the 2025 Motocross title is now out of reach, Sexton still has a shot at redemption. The upcoming SMX Playoffs offer one last chance this year to prove he’s still one of the best in the world. If he can get healthy and bring the same speed he’s shown all year, without the crashes and chaos, he’ll be a serious threat.
For now, though, 2025 has been a season full of “what could’ve been” moments. Sexton knows he has the speed. Now it’s about putting all the pieces together when it matters most.
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