Jalek Swoll Claims Runner-up Result at Redbud Pro Motocross
RedBud, the sixth round of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, is a true celebration of motocross, but few were as buoyant as Jalek Swoll and the Triumph Factory Racing team, as he put the TF 250-X on the 250MX podium for the first time this season.
Swoll's delivered since his return to competition – he has improved at each event and demonstrated his potential in year two on his TF 250-X. The power in that steed helped him start third in moto one; he was eventually ranked in sixth but destined for more in the final moto.
A faultless start in moto two saw him pull a superb holeshot and lead the pack on lap one – he led for a total of four laps and eventually ended third in the moto and second in the overall classification. His 6-3 results put him on the overall podium, of course, and therefore RedBud marked the second trophy in Triumph's AMA Pro Motocross Championship history.
Much like Swoll, Mikkel Haarup continues to build from one week to the next and impressed in his first visit to RedBud. Eighth was his score in moto one, after being shuffled around on the first lap, and then he shined in the second moto. Starting on the cusp of the top 10, he was quick to move forward and clawed his way to fourth in the moto and overall classification. An impressive haul of points helped him leap to seventh in the championship standings.
For Jordon Smith, RedBud was a step forward and yet a missed opportunity. Racing to a consistent ninth in moto one, he was dynamic early in moto two as he sat in second place behind teammate Swoll. The pair navigated the circuit in formation until Smith faltered on a jump face that had been watered and fell. Refusing to accept defeat, he raced to the very end and finished one position shy of a point in 22nd. A 9-22 result put him in 18th overall at RedBud.
Austin Forkner's day was a tale of two motos; he exited the first moto with a freak issue but rebounded well to push from 23rd to 14th in the second moto. The #83 has shown tenacity and grit via his charges through the field in recent weeks but will now strive to improve his starts in order to capitalise on such speed.
Triumph Factory Racing will push towards Minnesota now – the seventh round of the season will be run at the picturesque venue of Millville.
Jalek Swoll
"We wanted consistent top-10 finishes in my return, so to be on the podium this soon is incredible! I am so happy – I felt that I unlocked a new level of speed in the off-season and it is nice to see it pay off. The team has been so loyal to me, both in highs and lows, so I am happy to share this with them."
Mikkel Haarup
"A good weekend for me and us as a team! This was a challenging track, but I had two solid motos and great starts. Fourth overall is my best score of the season. I want more of this, so we will continue working."
Jordon Smith
"An up and down day! We have made steps in the right direction with stuff that we have struggled with. I was strong in the first moto, finishing ninth, and came out second behind Jalek in moto two. I felt good up there! I felt smooth, until I was not. I caught an edge on a hard-pack face and lost all traction. Unfortunately, I was caught in ropes on the side of the track and rejoined the race in dead last. These are not the results that we want, but we are making steps in the right direction."
Austin Forkner
"This was a pretty good day. The track was super deep and I struggled with it early on, but it packed in once the motos started. I was inside of the points in moto one and had a freak issue – it happens in this sport! I had an outside gate for moto two and was ran wide, but I rode well. I was happy with my performance on a gnarly track. The bike changes that we made this week paid off too. This was the most comfortable that I have felt this season! I rode hard to the end – I am happy and felt like I was on form. I just need a start now."
Jeremy Coker – General Manager, Triumph Racing America
"What a massive day for us. Through practice we were not where we wanted to be, but the team and riders never gave up. I am so very proud of everyone involved. For Jalek to get second overall in his third race back is unreal! Mikkel is getting better and better every week too. Unfortunately, we had a bike issue with Austin in moto one but got it turned around and back on track for moto two. The team will not settle for this and continue to strive for the front."
250MX Results: 2025 AMA Pro Motocross, Round Six – RedBud
1. Jo Shimoda (Honda) 1-1
2. Jalek Swoll (Triumph) 6-3
3. Michael Mosiman (Yamaha) 4-4
4. Mikkel Haarup (Triumph) 8-5
5. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 14-2
18. Jordon Smith (Triumph) 9-22
20. Austin Forkner (Triumph) 34-14
250MX Standings: 2025 AMA Pro Motocross, Round Six – RedBud
1. Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 274pts
2. Jo Shimoda (Honda) 236pts
3. Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki) 189pts
4. Tom Vialle (KTM) 186pts
5. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki) 184pts
7. Mikkel Haarup (Triumph) 144pts
12. Jordon Smith (Triumph) 107pts
17. Jalek Swoll (Triumph) 80pts
21. Austin Forkner (Triumph) 51pts
