Honda Australia’s Factory Motocross Team made history by sweeping all four 2024 Championship classes, though the final round was not without its challenges.
Kyle Webster faced adversity early on, crashing during Saturday’s qualifying and severely injuring his throttle hand. Despite numbness in both motos, Webster pushed through. “That took everything I had. I’m disappointed about the mistake in qualifying; we’re still not sure what exactly happened to my hand, but it’s really swollen and kept going numb. I did what I had to do to secure the championship,” said Webster.
In Moto 1, Webster held second place for nearly half the race before settling for third. In Moto 2, he needed only a fifth-place finish to clinch the title. Despite leading the race on his Boost Mobile Honda, he strategically settled into a championship-winning position. With two laps to go, he considered chasing down the riders in 3rd and 4th but wisely decided to secure fifth and win his first-ever 450 championship. “Of course, I would have liked a better position in race 2. I caught up to the guys in 3rd and 4th but didn’t want to risk tangling with one of them. I did what was necessary, and I’m so relieved and grateful for everyone’s efforts. I love this team, the people, Honda, and all of our sponsors. This is very special,” Webster added.
2024 MX2 Australian Champion Brodie Connolly, riding for Polyflor Honda, dominated all weekend. Even after securing the championship at the penultimate round, he was determined to dominate the final round as well. Connolly was first in qualifying on his 2025 CRF250R model and won both motos in convincing fashion. “It’s been a dream year. I made a lot of changes, and it’s all paid off. I need to thank the families who supported me, the team, Polyflor, and Honda. I didn’t know if this would ever happen, and I’m so happy it has. I’m just so appreciative of everyone,” said Connolly.
Alex Larwood secured another podium finish in MX2 over the weekend, while his teammate Noah Ferguson suffered a spectacular fall that forced him to withdraw. Larwood and Ferguson finished 5th and 4th, respectively, in the championship.
Charli Cannon, racing with fierce determination all season, demonstrated her dominance by finishing the last race almost a minute ahead of her competition. The three-time champion is full of praise for her team and is excited about the growing participation in the women’s class. “It was awesome to finish every race in front. The bike was flawless, and everything was just amazing. I’ve really enjoyed this season, and I’m looking forward to the future. I want to thank Honda, SCT, all of the team sponsors, my family, and my personal sponsors,” Cannon expressed.
Jake Cannon, riding for Mongrel Boots Honda, showed incredible grit and determination in MX3. After starting the season 43 points behind in round 1, he came back to win the championship, despite having suffered a life-threatening injury last year in Supercross. Overjoyed with his first MX3 title, Cannon said, “This team is amazing—they never stopped believing in me, and I’m thrilled to win my first MX3 championship. This championship, the trip to America—it’s all been a dream come true. I’m so thankful to everyone involved.”
Team Director Yarrive Konsky expressed deep admiration for the team, the riders, their families, and the team’s sponsors. “This result is the culmination of everyone’s efforts. This historic achievement is a testament to the selfless dedication of everyone involved—our sponsors, our riders, their families, our staff, and their families. All of our sponsors contribute to our success, especially Honda. Their faith in us gives us the strength and motivation to chase victories,” said Konsky
