Wyatt Kerr battled injuries and poor starts all series long in 2025.
Heading into Round 7 of the 2025 Triple Crown Series, all eyes were on Tanner Ward and Phil Nicoletti as there was just one point separating them in the 450 class points standings. With early season championship favourites Jess Pettis and Dylan Wright out of the points battle, the door was left wide open for this late series back and forth between two veterans of our sport. Well, this past weekend, it was the oldest rider on the gate, Phil Nicoletti, who ignored the pressure and stepped up in both motos. After going 1-2 in the 450 class for second overall, Nicoletti will take a 10-point lead into the final round at Walton Raceway next weekend. This is a dream scenario for fans and everyone involved in the industry, so if you’re able, please try to make it out to the final round. However, before we switch our focus to Walton, let’s look back at some incredible James Lissimore photos from Deschambault.
The Deschambault track and facility is certainly a beautiful place.
The big double was entertaining this year, but sadly it claimed a few riders. The track on Sunday was challenging and the temperatures were hot. The Quebec fans will always have a special place in their hearts for Kaven Benoit. In a classy move, Musquin, Benoit, and Eve Brodeur all arrived at the track by helicopter. It was great to see Eve Brodeur back at the track. After clinching the 2025 250 class Triple Crown Series title, it was time for ice cream! Quinn Amyotte had a tough day at Round 7 and unfortunately lost third in the 450 class points to Jess Pettis.Kaven Benoit put in a great ride in both 250 motos to take the overall win at Round 7. Benoit had a ride for the ages in front of his home fans. Ryan Derry rode well at Round 7 on a very challenging track. JSR was on hand to shake hands, kiss babies, and hand out his JSR Award. Wyatt Kerr had a solid day in Quebec, and now he’s hoping to take that momentum into the final round. Preston Kilroy has had a great season in Canada and now he’s your 250 class champion. Congratulations to Preston Kilroy and his MX101 Yamaha Team. It was great to see Marvin Musquin in Canada again. After finishing second in one moto last weekend, Ryder Malinoski struggled at Round 7. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Phil will now take 10-point lead into the final round. Phil showing who is the new #1 rider in the 450 class. Jess Pettis once again defied the odds and battled through his injuries to take the win at Round 7. Will Pettis have to hand over his #1 plate to Phil next weekend at Walton Raceway?Sebastien Racine has been on a tear lately, and he’s getting rewarded with a spot on Team Canada for the MXON. Tanner Scott’s debut on Dylan Wright’s GDR 450R did not go well as he DNF’s both motos with mechanical issues.After one of his best rides of the season, Lars Van Berkel jumped on a plane and flew home to race the MXGP in Lommel this weekend. Noah Viney had a great opening 250 moto, but got off to a bad start in moto two and struggled to charge through the pack. Tanner Ward rode well on Sunday, but his rival in the points chase rode just a little better.
