Honda to serve as title sponsor for RedBud National
Published 4:00 pm Friday, June 27, 2025
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., has announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with American Honda ahead of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the summer component of the SuperMotocross World Championship regular season.
The storied manufacturer’s support of the prestigious championship is highlighted by its title sponsorship of Michigan’s legendary RedBud National on July 5, which has long served as American motocross’ Independence Day tradition. Adding to the excitement of the Honda RedBud National will be live network coverage of the event on NBC Television Network, with a telecast of the second motos of both the 450 Class and 250 Class.
“The Pro Motocross Championship has been the bedrock of the sport here in the United States for more than 50 years and it’s on the hallowed grounds of these iconic racetracks where American Honda became synonymous with winning and established itself as motocross’ most decorated brand,” said Brandon Wilson, American Honda’s Manager of Racing & Advertising. “The opportunity for Honda to come together with RedBud, which is arguably the championship’s crown-jewel event, is something we’re incredibly excited about, and we can’t wait to celebrate the Fourth of July alongside the most passionate fans in racing.”
On the racetrack, Team Honda HRC Progressive has enjoyed a successful start to the season, with Jett Lawrence leading the 450 Class standings, having tallied four straight wins through each of the first four races.
Another unique aspect of Honda-sponsored Nationals is a current winning streak by its 450 Class athletes. Since 2022, Team Honda HRC Progressive has claimed premier-class victories at each of the manufacturer’s titled events, with a pair of wins at Fox Raceway, in 2022 & 2024, and another at Unadilla in 2023, on a banner afternoon that saw Jett Lawrence capture the 450 Class title as a rookie.
As part of the festivities surrounding the Honda RedBud National, the brand will also bring its duo of “Red Riders” from the Repsol Honda HRC effort in the FIM TrialGP and X-Trial series, including Toni Bou, a 37-time World Champion, and Gabriel Moncelli, a former Trial2 World Champion. The two Spaniards will showcase their Montesa Honda Cota 4RT trial motorcycles during a pair of exhibitions ahead of the following weekend’s TrialGP round in Rhode Island. Additionally, Bou will be honored as Grand Marshal of the Honda RedBud National, where his decorated career and icon status will be celebrated in this honorary role.
“Honda has been a longstanding, loyal partner of the Pro Motocross Championship and we look forward to their continued support of this prestigious championship,” said Davey Coombs, President, MX Sports Pro Racing. “They’re one of the most decorated brands in not only SMX, but motorsports as a whole, and that’s a testament to their relentless commitment to success, both on the racetrack and off. It’s been an exciting start to the season as Jett Lawrence has reclaimed his position atop the 450 Class and it’s going to be an honor for us to welcome Toni Bou as the RedBud Grand Marshal. His career is the standard for trials competition, and the opportunity to bring attention to him as the ‘G.O.A.T.’ of that discipline is special for Pro Motocross.”
Traffic detours in Buchanan area
Due to construction projects, Redbud Trail is closed in downtown Buchanan. See routes below and follow roadside message boards. See routes below. For more information, visit redbudmx.com.
Traffic coming from west of Redbud MX, eastbound on US12
Traveling in from northwest Indiana, Illinois, etc. eastbound via I-94
- From I-94 eastbound, take Exit 4A onto US 12 East.
- Go 17 miles and turn left onto Bakertown Road (look for Store 12 market at intersection).
- In approximately two miles, stay right at the “Y” and continue northbound onto Broceus School Road.
- At the stop sign, turn right (northbound) onto Miller Road and continue 0.5 mile to then next stop sign at the Main Street intersection.
Traffic coming from south of Redbud MX
Traveling in from South Bend, Indianapolis, etc. via I-80/I-90 toll road from either direction, or, northbound via U.S. 31
- If traveling on I-80/I-90, take northbound exit for U.S. 31.
- Continue northbound on U.S. 31 and take Exit 7 (in Michigan) for Walton Road.
- Turn left onto Walton Road.
- Continue westbound on Walton Road for approximately three miles to the stop light and turn right onto Red Bud Trail.
Traffic coming from north of Redbud MX
Traveling in from most parts of Michigan southbound via U.S. 31
- There’s no detour. To avoid construction, take Exit 15 (Berrien Springs) and turn right off the ramp.
- Drive westbound about 0.5 mile, then turn left at the stop light onto Red Bud Trail.
Traffic coming from east of Redbud MX
Traveling westbound via M-60 or U.S. 12
- M-60 and U.S. 12 westbound merge into U.S. 12 at an interchange approximately 5 miles east of U.S. 31.
- Take the northbound exit toward Holland onto U.S. 31, then take Exit 7 for Walton Road.
- Turn left onto Walton Road.
- Continue westbound on Walton Road for approximately three miles to the stop light and turn right onto Red Bud Trail.