Lachlan Turner

Lachlan “Lala” Turner is a two-time Women’s Motocross Champion who, at just 18 years old, has become one of the most dominant forces in professional motocross—despite only starting to ride at age 12.

EARLY YEARS

Born March 8, 2007, in Gardnerville, Nevada, Turner came to motocross later than most racers. She didn’t swing a leg over a dirt bike until she was 12 years old—an age when many of her future competitors had already logged years of track time. What she lacked in seat time, she made up for in raw aggression and an unshakable work ethic. Her nickname “Lala” stuck early, and so did her reputation for riding like she had something to prove.

Growing up in the high desert of Nevada, Turner wasn’t your typical moto kid groomed from the cradle. She came into the sport with fresh eyes and zero fear, which turned out to be a dangerous combination for anyone lined up next to her.

OTHER INTERESTS

When she’s not tearing up motocross tracks, Turner indulges her need for speed on two wheels of a different kind: downhill mountain biking. It’s a hobby that makes perfect sense for someone who thrives on risk, technical skill, and gravity-assisted adrenaline. The crossover between the two sports—balance, line choice, commitment—has likely sharpened her racecraft in ways that only off-the-bike training can.

EARLY SUCCESS

Turner’s rapid ascent through the amateur ranks was nothing short of remarkable. Racing under number 99, she began making waves in Major AMA Amateur Nationals while still a teenager. At 16, she was already a name to watch. By 17, she was unstoppable.

In 2024, she dominated the Girls (11-16) and Women’s 12+ classes at Mini O’s on both the supercross and motocross tracks, taking home overall championships. That same year at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch—the most prestigious amateur motocross event in the country—Turner swept the Girls (11-16) class with a flawless 1-1-1 performance. She didn’t stop there. Turner also entered the 250 B Limited class to race against the guys, finishing ninth in the final moto and 19th overall—a bold move that showed she wasn’t interested in easy wins.

Turner made her professional debut on March 5, 2024, at the Freestone Spring Championship, just three days shy of her 17th birthday. She wasted no time proving she belonged. In her first full season in the Women’s Motocross Championship (WMX), she led nearly every lap she entered and wrapped up the 2024 title at age 17, cementing her status as the next big thing in women’s moto.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2024: Won the Women’s Motocross (WMX) Championship at age 17[1].
• 2024: Swept the Girls (11-16) class at Loretta Lynn’s Amateur National Motocross Championship with a 1-1-1 performance[2].
• 2024: Won overall championships in Girls (11-16) and Women’s 12+ classes at Mini O’s[3].
• 2024: Swept both motos at Ironman Nationals in Crawfordsville, Indiana, leading every lap[4].
• 2025: Won her second consecutive WMX Championship with a 31-point margin[5].
• 2025: Swept all three motos in the Women’s class at Loretta Lynn’s[6].
• 2025: Won WMX Round 2 at Hangtown with a 1-1 sweep[7].
• 2025: Won WMX Round 3 at Thunder Valley[8].
• Career: Earned 8 WMX wins and 11 WMX podiums, ranking 5th on the all-time WMX wins list[9].
• 2025: Named to Team Dunlop Elite for a second consecutive year[10].

INSPIRATIONS

Information on Turner’s specific inspirations and role models is not available in the provided research.

REPUTATION

Turner has earned a reputation for riding with an aggression that’s rare in any class, let alone among riders who’ve only been on bikes for six years. Observers have noted that she rides with a level of commitment and attack that makes it hard to tell she’s a woman—until you see the results sheet and realize she’s beating everyone. Her speed differentials during races have been as high as five seconds per lap, and she’s known for controlling races from the front, leading wire-to-wire when she gets the holeshot.

Racing number 1 for the Altus Motorsports bLU cRU Yamaha team, Turner has become the face of a resurgent WMX series. The growth of the championship and her dominance have run parallel, each elevating the other. She’s not just winning—she’s making people pay attention.

Only midseason in 2025 did Turner begin training full-time at ClubMX, which means much of her success has come from raw talent and determination rather than a fully dialed program. That fact makes her achievements even more impressive—and a little terrifying for her competition once she’s firing on all cylinders.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Turner has made it clear she’s not content dominating the women’s class forever. Her stated goal is to race with “the big guys” in Supercross and outdoor motocross—the premier 450 and 250 classes where the stakes, competition, and spotlight are at their highest. She’s already proven she’s willing to test herself against male competitors, and her talent suggests it’s only a matter of time before she makes that leap full-time. With her training program now elevated at ClubMX and two national titles already in hand, Turner is positioning herself to break barriers in a sport that hasn’t always made room for women at the top level.

REFERENCES

[1] Lachlan Turner – Daily Bread – Motoplayground
[2] Lachlan Turner sweeps Ironman, continues to dominate Women’s Pro Motocross – NBC Sports
[3] Lachlan Turner Sweeps LLMX Women Class, Scores Ninth in 250 B Limited Final Moto – Racer X
[4] Focused Athlete: Lachlan “Lala” Turner – FLY Racing
[5] Lachlan Turner Wins 2025 WMX Title – MotoXpod
[6] Lachlan Turner sweeps first two races in Women’s Loretta Lynn’s division – NBC Sports
[7] Lachlan Turner sweeps Hangtown for WMX Round 2 win – NBC Sports
[8] Lachlan Turner Wins WMX Round Three at Thunder Valley – Racer X
[9] Lachlan Turner Information and Statistics – Racer X
[10] Team Dunlop Elite 2025 – Dunlop Motorcycle Tires
[11] Lachlan Turner: My goal is to race with the big guys in Supercross & outdoors – WMX Inside
[12] Lachlan Turner Interview – Cycle News
[13] Women in Racing: Sisterhood of the Throttle – Dirt Bike Magazine
[14] Lachlan Turner Wins The 2024 Women’s Motocross Championship – Racer X
[15] AMA Celebrates Growth of WMX and Congratulates 2025 Champion Lachlan Turner – American Motorcyclist