Cole Davies has etched his name into Supercross history, clinching the 250SX East Coast title with a round to spare and confirming his status as one of the sport’s brightest young talents. The New Zealander’s achievement is significant on multiple levels—becoming the youngest champion in 18 years since Trey Canard and the first rider from his country to lift a Supercross title since Ben Townley back in 2007. For Davies, though, the moment is less about records and more about a lifetime of dedication finally paying off.
Reflecting on what the championship means, Davies made it clear just how much this milestone represents:
“It means everything to me. I’ve kind of spent my whole life coming towards this moment. All the sacrifice my family have made to get me here – it’s all paid off. I’m stoked and this means everything to me.”
A key part of Davies’ rise has been the guidance and planning he put in place alongside Townley, a fellow Kiwi legend who paved the way. Their structured approach has all came to fruition.
“I would say around four or five years ago now, we sat down in Ben Townley’s living room and we set out a plan on what we’re going to do and how we’re going to get here. We’ve followed that plan, almost step-by-step. What we’ve planned out has exactly happened. I’m just stoked that everything has worked out – all the sacrifices, all the hard work, it’s all paid off.”
Despite the title being secured early, attention will inevitably turn to the East/West Showdown and a potential clash with the best from the other coast. Davies, however, is in no rush to get caught up in the hype, choosing instead to savour the moment and shift his focus toward the outdoor season.
“I don’t really care (about battling Deegan). I’m 250cc East Champ, I don’t really care. It would be what it is when we get there. It might be a battle but it might not. Anyway, I’m going to celebrate this and this means everything to me. It’s nice to wrap the title up early. I’ll be able to do some testing on outdoors and focus on the outdoors a lot more now instead of actually going to last round really focused. I can kind of start preparation for the outdoors now.”
Davies’ journey to the top has been rapid, moving from racing in New Zealand to becoming a Supercross champion in just a few short years—a rise that even he admits feels surreal.
“It’s all happened pretty quickly. Four years ago, I was racing in New Zealand and the Nationals there. It’s pretty crazy to say and where I am now. It’s been a long journey but all the hard work and all sacrifices have paid off for me to get here. Everything is going well and I’m stoked.”
With success also comes reward, but Davies is still weighing up how best to enjoy his championship bonus.
“Honestly, I don’t know. It’s a hard one. I honestly, I don’t know if I want a sick truck or a house. I don’t know. I haven’t really thought about it that hard, but I’ve kind of thought about a little bit.”
The decisive moment in the championship battle brought its own share of confusion before turning into celebration, as Davies reflected the closing stages of the night.
“I think we lapped Romano. I seen a PC bike (Hammaker) and then I see Daxton Bennick behind it and I’m like, oh no. I stopped. I’m like looking back thinking what’s going on, but I’m looking at the board and it’s still Dax in front of Seth. Dax ended up second ahead of Seth. It was a hell of a night and congrats to Seth too. It’s been a good season and he’s put up a good fight and it’s been fun.”
After a season filled with pressure and expectation, the relief of finally sealing the title was unmistakable.
“It’s been a stressful one but I’m good now. It’s been a long season and stressful but to get it done, I’m stoked, I’m killing now.”
Davies’ breakthrough championship not only marks the arrival of a new star in Supercross but also signals a proud moment for New Zealand motorsport. With the title secured early and momentum firmly on his side, all eyes now turn to what he can achieve next—the future is very bright.
