In a stunning debut season, rookie rider Judd Chislett from Pyramid Hill has firmly established himself as the frontrunner in the 2024 Senior Victorian Motocross MX2 C Grade Championship. Despite a broken collarbone at the start of the year, the 16-year-old has bounced back in impressive fashion, winning every race he has contested so far.
Chislett’s dominant performance has come as a surprise to many in the motocross community. As a rookie in the senior category, he was expected to face a steep learning curve transitioning from the junior ranks. However, the young gun has silenced his doubters, consistently outpacing more experienced competitors, even in higher grades.
“I’m absolutely thrilled with how the season has gone so far,” said an elated Chislett. “After the injury setback, I was determined to come back stronger than ever. The support from the team at Scrivens Racing has been invaluable, and I can’t thank Tim [Scriven] enough for all the work he’s put in to get my Honda CRF 250R dialed in.”
Chislett’s triumph at the first three rounds in Portland, Ballarat and Shepparton has put him in a commanding position heading into the final round at Blue Rock near Traralgon. With a perfect record of first-place finishes, the young rider holds a significant advantage over his closest rivals.
“Judd has been nothing short of sensational this year,” praised longtime motocross sponsor and Honda dealership owner, Tim Scriven. “To see a rookie dominate the senior class like this is truly remarkable. He’s got a bright future ahead of him if he can keep this up.”
As the season reaches its climax, all eyes will be on Chislett at the Blue Rock circuit. A victory in the final round would cement his status as the undisputed champion of the 2024 Senior Victorian Motocross MX2 C Grade Championship, capping off an incredible debut campaign.
This article appeared in The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 18 July 2024.
