Kawasaki’s Cole Thompson Claims SX2 Victory at AUSX

If any of you watched the AUSX Open on the weekend you would have seen that Penrite Racing Empire Kawasaki celebrated its first-ever win at the 2025 AUSX Open, with Cole Thompson delivering a 1-3 scorecard to claim the SX2 victory inside Marvel Stadium. Press: KMA Photos: I.D.Media

Cole Thompson celebrates Penrite Racing Empire Kawasaki’s first AUSX Open victory

Penrite Racing Empire Kawasaki celebrated a milestone victory at the 2025 AUSX Open, as Cole Thompson claimed the SX2 class win at Marvel Stadium with standout 1-3 moto scores in the finals. The result marks the team’s first-ever AUSX Open win and a landmark moment for the Melbourne-based squad.

“It feels incredible to take the win here at the AUSX Open, It’s almost surreal,” Cole Thompson said. “I knew I could do it, and after winning Final 1, I managed the risk in Final 2 to secure the overall. Thank you so much to the entire team. It feels amazing to reward them at their hometown race.”

“It feels incredible to take the win here at the AUSX Open, It’s almost surreal”

Thompson’s composed performance in the high-pressure double final format delivered Penrite Racing Empire Kawasaki its most significant win of the 2025 AUSX Championship to date.

Budd finished sixth after he switched from Raceline Husqvarna to Empire Kawasaki mid-season.

Rhys Budd delivered his best round of the championship so far, leading laps in the SX2 finals and securing 6th Overall for the night. This result showcases his continued improvement as the series nears its conclusion.

Matt Moss made a highly anticipated return to AUSX competition, debuting with Empire Kawasaki for 2025 after time away due to injury. The multi-time Australian Supercross Champion immediately made an impact, thrilling the Marvel Stadium crowd with two explosive rides in the SX1 finals.

Matt Moss had a strong performance with 4th Overall after a 3-4 scorecard.

After holeshotting and leading laps in both motos, Moss finished 3rd and 4th, tying for 3rd Overall. He was narrowly pushed to 4th on countback behind global superstar Hunter Lawrence.

“I just wanted to do my best for myself and the team after missing the start of the championship” – Matt Moss

“Tying for 3rd Overall at the AUSX Open is amazing. I just wanted to do my best for myself and the team after missing the start of the championship,” Moss said.

Luke Clout showcased raw speed and intensity in SX1 qualifying and Superpole but was unable to capitalise in the finals. Two separate crashes early in each moto saw Clout finish 15th Overall on the night. He now sits 6th in the SX1 Championship heading into the season finale in Adelaide.

Penrite Racing GO24 Team Green Kawasaki

The Brett Metcalfe guided GO24 Team Green Kawasaki program saw a return to AUSX competition for Cambell Williams, who showed great potential getting up to speed on the technical AUSX track, landing in 17th Overall on the night in the SX2 Class.

Cambell Williams showed flashes of brilliance during his AUSX return.

SX2 Championship regular Jake Cannon posted a night best 8th position in SX2 Final 1, but a first turn crash whilst going for the Holeshot saw Cannon retire from the night’s racing due to bike damage. Cannon now sits 8th in the SX2 Class Championship after finishing 15th Overall on the night.

Team Green

Kaleb Barham remains a standout Privateer in the 2025 AUSX Championship, showing elite level speed on his way to 7th Overall at the AUSX Open.

Privateer Kaleb Barham impressed with a impressive 7th Overall in SX2.

In the SX1 Class, Team Green supported riders Brad West and Joel Cigliano also factored into the Finals Action, with West taking out 13th Overall and Cigliano 18th Overall.