After an impressive 1-1 performance for his second overall victory of the summer, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Dean Wilson became the 24th rider in AMA Pro Motocross history to claim a 250 Class title. Throughout the season, Wilson has set the standard for consistency, finishing on the overall podium in 10 of 11 rounds, including seven runner-up efforts. His series-leading point total and average finish is an indicator of the success he's achieved, in what has become one of the most impressive championship performances of all-time.

Wilson is just the third rider in history born outside of the United States to win a 250 Class championship, joining South Africa's Grant Langston (2003) and Scottish-born Jeff Ward (1984). Wilson has also ended a two-year drought for Mitch Payton's Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki stable, who last won the 250 Class title with Ryan Villopoto in 2008, bringing the most successful team in AMA Pro Motocross history its ninth championship.