KORUMBURRA’S Kyle Webster has charged back to championship-challenging form, after the disappointing DNF at Wonthaggi last month, leading another strong day for the Honda Racing team in the second round of the 2025 Penrite ProMX Championship at Appin south west of Sydney on Sunday, April 13.
Under ideal racing conditions, according to a report on auspromx.com.au Appin’s hillside circuit saw intense racing from the first gate-drop, as Kyle Webster claimed a perfect scorecard in the Kawasaki MX1 category.
The defending champion topped every session and moto despite some furious battles with series leader Jed Beaton all day.
Webster stormed to the top of the Top 10 Super Pole Shootout, finishing the session with a lap time of 1:37.751. Penrite Racing Empire Kawasaki rider Luke Clout was able to get the better of championship leader Beaton (Monster Energy CDR Yamaha) to take P2 but was still 0.23s off Webster’s best time.
KTM Racing Team duo Nathan Crawford and Kirk Gibbs finished the session fourth and fifth fastest, respectively.
On a freshly watered track, Clout barged his way to the holeshot in the opening moto, as the two title favourites, Beaton and Webster, found themselves in fifth and sixth.
Webster charged to the front, clearing riders quickly and took control of the race, with Beaton hot on his heels.
Despite some desperate late efforts by Beaton, Webster took the moto win by just 1.2 seconds, while a tenacious Clout finished third. Crawford and Gibbs diced all race on their way to P4 and P5.
On a rough, demanding circuit, Webster hung on to win an absolute cracking second moto that went down to the wire.
Crawford snatched the holeshot and held the lead for about half the moto but succumbed to Beaton and Webster, who then went toe-to-toe for the race’s remainder.
Webster fought off an all-out charge from Beaton to claim a 1.1-second victory and clean-sweep the day’s motos, while Clout pushed hard to finish third.
Crawford and Repco Honda Racing’s Wilson Todd completed the top five.
Webster, Beaton and Clout filled the round podium, while Beaton (91 points) retains his championship lead over Clout (76). Webster has made big moves up the standings, now third on 75 points.
All interest now turns to Adelaide’s Gillman circuit this Sunday, April 27 where Webster gets the chance to resume his place at the top of the championship after three rounds.
