With Honda HRC left without a single rider in the 450 class following Jett and Hunter Lawrence’s injuries, longtime test rider Trey Canard could be stepping up in an unexpected way.
Jett Lawrence, the reigning 450SX champion, suffered a shoulder injury during a practice crash before the start of the 2025 AMA Supercross season, forcing him to sit out the entire championship. His older brother, Hunter Lawrence, who was set to debut in the premier class full-time, also sustained a serious injury—a broken scapula—leaving Honda’s factory squad completely sidelined.
For years, Trey Canard has been a crucial part of Honda HRC’s testing program, helping develop the CRF450R race bike. However, the 2010 250SX East champion and 2015 AMA Motocross 450 overall winner had made it clear that he had no intention of returning to professional racing. That all changed today when Canard posted a video of himself testing Supercross on Jett Lawrence’s #1 bike, captioned: “Ready to get back to this.”
Canard last raced an AMA Supercross event in 2017 before retiring due to repeated injuries throughout his career. A fan favorite known for his smooth style and resilience, Canard amassed five 450SX main event wins and a 250SX championship during his time as a professional racer. Despite retiring, he has remained heavily involved in Honda’s development efforts and even made a brief return to racing at the 2022 Motocross of Nations, representing Team USA.
With Honda in desperate need of a replacement rider, could Canard be gearing up for an official return to Supercross? Fans are already speculating, and if this comeback happens, it would be one of the most unexpected storylines of the season.
Trey Canard riding Jett Bike on Supercross Track
— Dirtbikelover (@Dirtbike_Lovers) February 17, 2025
"Ready to get back to this"
Canard fill-in rider in HRC !? pic.twitter.com/Rtp9E4A24r
