RED dirt flying, engines screaming and two young brothers chasing big dreams – the Knighton boys are quickly becoming names to watch on the Queensland motocross scene.
For Jake and Kody Knighton, weekends aren’t spent sleeping in or playing video games. Instead, they’re loading bikes, travelling hundreds of kilometres, and lining up against some of the country’s best young riders as they carve their way through the motocross ranks.
And they’re doing it with grit well beyond their years.
At just 11 years old, Jake is already proving he belongs among Queensland’s elite junior riders.
Three rounds into the Queensland Titles, he currently sits fourth overall in the championship on both his 65cc and 85cc bikes, a remarkable achievement considering he has stepped up an age division and is now the youngest rider competing in the older class.
Meanwhile, little brother Kody, just seven years old, is developing a passion for the sport just as quickly. Still
early in his racing journey, Kody is embracing every minute of track life.
Together, the brothers are building far more than racing experience. They are building memories, resilience and a shared dream.
Next week marks another major milestone for the brothers when they head to Appin in New South Wales for the second round of the national ProMX Championship.
The ProMX series is Australia’s premier motocross competition, featuring the nation’s best professional riders and factory-backed teams. For younger riders like Jake and Kody, the specially created 65 Futures class offers a rare opportunity to experience the atmosphere, intensity and professionalism of the sport’s top level.
It is motocross on the big stage.
Their mother Anna said the boys were excited to immerse themselves in the professional racing environment and learn from the best.
“It’s such an awesome experience for them,” she said.
Like many motocross families across Australia, the Knightons know the sport demands enormous sacrifice behind the scenes.
Behind every race weekend is a mountain of expenses including fuel, tyres, bike maintenance, race entries, accommodation, safety gear and endless hours on the road. With two boys racing, the financial pressure quickly doubles.
“The boys work incredibly hard for what they do,” Anna said. “Any support always goes a long way towards helping them continue chasing their goals.”
With two rounds remaining in the Queensland Titles and an Australian Championship campaign looming in Shepparton later this year, the family is now hoping the local community may rally behind the rising stars.
