Another strong start in race two saw the Frenchman power to the lead on the opening lap, before posting a convincing performance at the front of the field and converting his track position into a strong moto win and P5 overall. Vialle holds fourth in the 250SMX standings, with triple points on offer at next weekend’s season finale in Las Vegas.
Tom Vialle: “Second race of SMX is done and I finished with a 10-1 scorecard for fifth overall. It really was a case of opposites with how I felt in each race – I was struggling for comfort in the first moto, and then the team made a lot of great changes for the second race, making the setup softer, and it was so much better for me. I felt a lot more comfortable and I was able to ride a better second moto. I got a solid start and I just rode well out front for the whole race, so that was nice. We’re fourth in points now, so we’ll do all that we can to win in Vegas!”
Equipped with the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION in the 450SMX division, Sexton was third-fastest in qualifying as he acclimatized to the Supercross-style race track, which incorporated high-speed outdoor-style elements that collectively presented a unique challenge.
A tough start to Moto 1 saw the 25-year-old climb his way through the pack, posting an inspired result that saw him claim fifth place, before finishing 10th in Moto 2 as a result of a late-race mishap. Upon finishing P7 overall, Sexton is now fourth in the 450SMX standings with one race remaining.
Next Race: September 20 – Las Vegas, Nevada
Results 450SMX Class – SMX Playoff 2
1. Hunter Lawrence (Honda)
2. Jett Lawrence (Honda)
3. Eli Tomac (Yamaha)
6. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna)
7. Chase Sexton (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
11. Justin Barcia (GASGAS)
15. Justin Hill (KTM)
Standings 450SMX Class 2025 after 2 of 3 rounds
1. Jett Lawrence, 91 points
2. Hunter Lawrence, 85
3. Eli Tomac, 75
4. Chase Sexton, 68
8. RJ Hampshire, 61
11. Justin Barcia, 47
17. Malcolm Stewart, 20
19. Aaron Plessinger, 14
Results 250SMX Class – SMX Playoff 2
1. Jo Shimoda (Honda)
2. Seth Hammaker (Kawasaki)
3. Nate Thrasher (Yamaha)
5. Tom Vialle (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
13. Ryder DiFrancesco (GASGAS)
Standings 250SMX Class 2025 after 2 of 3 rounds
1. Jo Shimoda, 92 points
2. Haiden Deegan, 82
3. Seth Hammaker, 78
4. Tom Vialle, 67
9. Ryder DiFrancesco, 41
19. Julien Beaumer, 15
Posted on September 14, 2025 by Michael Le Pard
