Triumph Factory Racing, riding a wave of momentum after a maiden 250SX victory in Arizona, tackled the fifth round of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship in Tampa, Florida, on February 8. The race marked the start of the 250SX East division and Austin Forkner's debut aboard the TF 250-X.

Forkner was, unfortunately, battling an illness that hindered his on-track performance, yet he persevered to score as many points as possible. Starting in the top 10, he moved forward in the first portion of the main event before a red flag prompted a restart.

A collision with another rider once the race resumed caused him to fall down the order and he was therefore classified in 17th at the chequered flag. Seeing as this was the first round of 250SX East, he occupies the same position in the championship standings.

Detroit's Ford Field awaits Triumph Factory Racing now. The venue will host the sixth round of AMA Supercross and second 250SX East fixture. Austin Forkner will strive for redemption in the stadium that hosted his last win.

Austin Forkner

"I woke up this morning with some sort of sickness. Every single time I got on the track I was better, which is positive. I was in seventh in the main and satisfied. I made one little mistake in the sand, then someone ran it up the inside of me and took me out. It took me a minute to get up and I was pretty far behind, so I just focused on finishing. I would have been happy with a seventh or better, considering how the day went, but that is just the way that it goes."

Jeremy Coker

"With Austin waking up sick, we started the day behind. Each time we hit the track was better and better. The track was tough, and a lot of riders struggled, so our goal was to make it through the night safe and that is what we did. Austin will build each week and get to the podium in due time."

250SX East Results: 2025 AMA Supercross, Round Five – Tampa

1. Max Anstie (Yamaha)

2. Daxton Bennick (Yamaha)

3. Cameron McAdoo (Kawasaki)

4. Seth Hammaker (Kawasaki)

5. Tom Vialle (KTM)

17. Austin Forkner (Triumph)

250SX East Standings: 2025 AMA Supercross, Round Five – Tampa

1. Max Anstie (Yamaha) 25pts

2. Daxton Bennick (Yamaha) 22pts

3. Cameron McAdoo (Kawasaki) 20pts

4. Seth Hammaker (Kawasaki) 18pts

5. Tom Vialle (KTM) 17pts

17. Austin Forkner (Triumph) 5pts