Dirt Store Triumph secure the MX2 title at the ACU British Motocross Championship during the final round in Lyng. Tommy Searle overcame adversity to not only take the title but deliver Triumph Motorcycles their first ever national motocross title in the UK aboard the TF 250-X, in their inaugural year in British motocross racing! Indoor specialist Dylan Woodcock also lined up in the MX1 class and capped off the season by scoring solid points at the finale.
The final round of the British Motocross Championship saw Tommy Searle deliver a masterclass in experience and composure. He entered the weekend 29 points ahead of rival Charlie Heyman, but a DNF in the opening race saw his advantage evaporate. Despite the setback, Searle delivered a champion’s ride in race two, steering clear of the carnage to cross the line in fifth and, most importantly, etch his name into the history books as not only the 2025 MX2 champion but also Triumph Motorcycles first British Champion in their first year of competing in the British Motocross Championship.
Triumph is the first major motorcycle manufacturer – and the only British Manufacturer – to secure a British Motocross Championship title in the modern era in its debut year of competition, marking a truly historic milestone for the sport.
It’s fair to say Tommy’s season has been anything but straightforward. From missing a round after breaking vertebrae in Abu Dhabi to suffering a DNF at the worst possible time, the veteran overcame every obstacle to keep his title hopes alive and ultimately triumphed against some of the fastest and youngest riders in the UK.
Our Arenacross specialist Dylan Woodcock lined up for the final round of the season aboard the TF 450-RC machine and put in a solid day of racing considering the limited laps he’s spun outdoors this year. He ran inside the top 15 for the full 25 minutes plus two laps in race one, holding strong to finish a respectable 15th. A poor start in race two and limited preparation meant he had a tougher task to fight his way back into the top 15, but it was nonetheless a strong showing from Dylan.
Tommy Searle – Dirt Store Triumph Racing 2025 MX Champion
‘Well what an awesome year! I knew from that very first ride on the Triumph TF 250-X that it was a race winning bike! I’ve raced seven of the eight rounds as I missed one with a broken back without a mistake. I have taken three overall wins and been on the podium for the the others, right up until this last one where I had to focus on bringing it home! It has not been easy as I am getting older and after the injury mid-season I’ve not spent as much time on the bike outside of racing but we got it done! Thanks to all involved, this one was for the whole Dirt Store Team and for Triumph Motorcycles. The team have given me everything I needed to do my bit – I couldn’t have asked for more!’
Jon Giffard – Dirt Store Triumph Racing Team Manager
‘I am so happy to get the job done this weekend of securing the MX2 British Motocross title. Tommy has been a class act every time he has ridden the bike. This season has been crazy with a lot of highs and lows but I am just so proud and thankful for the whole team effort this year. I can’t thank all of our partners enough for their support as it takes a lot to win the Championship. On top of that, it feels amazing to bring Triumph Motorcycles their first professional motocross national title on the new TF range! The support has been unreal and now it is time to enjoy the success, regroup and defend it in 2026!
Devron Boulton – Triumph Motorcycles General Manager UK & Ireland
‘To secure the British Motocross title in MX2 in our very first year of racing in the series is an incredible achievement and a proud moment for everyone at Triumph Motorcycles. This victory is more than a title – it is the beginning of a new chapter in our racing story. It is a true testament to the hard work, dedication, tenacity and passion of our team, riders and engineers who developed the TF 250-X and it again underlines our commitment to competing at the very highest level of this sport’
