Nickname: Landon’s Dad
Team name: Motocoach Elite Racing
Race number: 22
Date of birth: 5/06/2001
Hometown/state: Caboolture, Queensland
ProMX class: MX2
ProMX debut: 2018
Career highlight: ProMX round win in MX2 class – Maitland, 2023; sharing a championship podium with his son, 2025
Make and model of 2026 motorcycle: Honda CRF250R
Sponsors: Fox Racing Australia, Bell, Factory Spec, Pro Circuit, Bridgestone, Boyd’s Moto Surgery, Rylson
First motorcycle: Yamaha PW50
Describe yourself: Rhys possesses a hard-working, never-give-up attitude
Hobbies outside of racing: Rhys likes to ensure he enjoys his ‘off-time’ and ride mountain bikes with his son
Race preparation: Run, cycle
Social media handles: Facebook: Rhys Budd #22, Instagram: @rhysbudd22, TikTok: @rhysbudd22, Youtube: @rhysbudd4233