Sport
2 November, 2025
Tyler takes on the world
BABINDA’S own Tyler Sacchi has travelled more than 3000 kilometres to compete at the 2025 KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championships (AJMX) in South Australia.
Over five gruelling days, the youngster battled fierce competition – and freezing Antarctic winds – alongside nearly 400 of Australia’s best junior riders.
He competed in two highly competitive divisions: the 85cc 14-16 years and the 125cc 13-15 years classes.
Tyler qualified strongly in both categories and, despite a few tough starts and crashes in the high-pressure finals, he still managed an incredible seventh place overall in the 85cc class, breaking into Australia’s national top 10.
In the 125cc class, he finished just outside the top 10 in 12th place overall after three demanding 20-minute motos.
“This is an outstanding achievement for a young North Queensland rider, who still balances school commitments and faces the challenges of training from a regional area with limited access to professional coaching and facilities,” said his mum Anna Sacchi.
“Even more impressively, Tyler’s 2025 season was far from smooth – he spent 30 weeks off the bike after breaking both bones in his leg in January, followed by another major setback only weeks after recovery when he broke both bones in his arm,” she said.
“With minimal time to prepare, his AJMX results are a true testament to his determination, resilience and talent.
“While the Australian motocross season wraps up, Tyler is already looking ahead.
“In November, he will travel to Florida, USA, to compete in two major international events – The GPF Clash, an annual scholarship event designed to identify and support rising junior talent, and the Thor Mini Os, one of the largest single motocross events in the world.
“There, Tyler will compete across seven classes in both stadium cross and motocross on his 85cc and Supermini (105–115cc) machines.
“Tyler’s achievements continue to make the Babinda community proud, proving that with passion, dedication, and a love for the sport, even riders from small towns can make a big impact on the national and international stage.”
