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Hunter Lawrence Endures Dramatic, Tensioned Filled Pro Motocross Championship Finale at Ironman for First Premier Class Title

The Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, came to a historic conclusion at Ironman Raceway where, for the first time, a trio of champions were crowned at the season finale. Perfect weather conditions and the largest crowd ever in the event’s 13-year existence were on hand for the U.S. Army Ironman National Finals Presented by Tucker Freight Lines, the 28th and final round of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship regular season. One of the sport’s most compelling storylines in more than five decades headlined the day as the Australian siblings from Honda HRC Progressive, Hunter Lawrence [#96] and Jett Lawrence [#1], came in separated by a single point. After an uncharacteristically unpredictable afternoon of 450SMX Class racing, it was Hunter who endured through adversity to prevail with his first premier class title and the prestigious Edison Dye Cup.

In the 250SMX Class, a season-long battle between Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cole Davies [#37] and Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen [#47] was ultimately decided in the first moto when heartbreak befell Kitchen and allowed Davies to clinch before the final gate drop. On his 19th birthday, the New Zealander became the first Kiwi to capture the Gary Jones Cup in 55 years.

In the battle for victory in each respective division, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing enjoyed a banner afternoon by prevailing in the 450SMX Class with Spaniard Jorge Prado [#26], who broke through for his first win on U.S. soil, as well as the 250SMX Class with a second career victory for Julien Beaumer [#13].

450SMX Class

QualifyingThe final qualifying sessions of the summer started the breakthrough afternoon for Prado, who paced each respective session for the first time. The Spaniard’s time of 2:07.134 in the first session ended up being fastest overall, placing him just a tenth ahead of Hunter Lawrence’s time of 2:07.253, with Jett Lawrence a half-second back in third at 2:07.915.

Moto 1 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]The tension-filled first moto kicked off with Hunter Lawrence and Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan [#38] out front. While Lawrence had the holeshot, Deegan surged into the lead but went down right in front of the Honda rider. With nowhere to go, Lawrence ran into Deegan and their motorcycles locked together. As they looked to get back into action, Deegan and Lawrence resumed at the tail end of the field.As all this unfolded, Jett Lawrence was mired outside the top 20 following a bad start. He passed his brother while Hunter was on the ground and looked to work his way through the field.With drama at its peak with the championship contenders, Prado positioned himself at the front of the field after passes around Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire [#24] and Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb [#2].Deeper in the field, Hunter Lawrence worked his way through the running order and valiantly fought his way into 20th with 20 minutes left in the moto. Jett Lawrence, meanwhile, sat a handful of positions ahead in 15th. A few laps later, the siblings ran alongside one another in 14th and 15th, respectively nearing the halfway point.As the Lawrences engaged in battle, Prado’s lead extended to double digits over Hampshire, while 5.11 Triumph Factory Racing’s Mikkel Haarup [#31] moved into third. Further back, Hunter made the pass on Jett.As the moto entered its final five minutes Prado’s lead sat at 14.3 seconds. Deeper in the top 10, Hunter Lawrence broke into the fight and continued to move forward. Meanwhile, Jett Lawrence’s progression slowed as he was unable to keep pace with his brother.Prado was never challenged and broke through with the first moto win of his U.S. career by a margin of 11.5 seconds over Hampshire. Webb was able to take advantage of a miscue by Haarup in the final turn to claim third over the Dane, while Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger [#7] rounded out the top five. Hunter Lawrence made a charge from 39th to eighth, while Jett Lawrence finished in 11th.

Moto 2 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]Four points separated the Lawrence brothers entering the season’s final moto as the field stormed out the gate one last time with Prado leading the Lawrences to the holeshot, with Hunter in second and Jett in third. Soon, Deegan pressured Jett for third and made the pass.After a tense opening lap, the top three settled in, with Prado opening a 2.1 second advantage over Hunter Lawrence, who looked to fend off pressure from Deegan. Jett Lawrence gave pursuit from fourth and kept the lead trio in sight.While running second, Hunter Lawrence lost traction and turned sideways but didn’t go down. As Deegan slipped past into second Hunter resumed in third, just ahead of his younger brother.As the moto reached its halfway point, Prado’s lead extended to more than eight seconds over Deegan. Behind them, Jett and Hunter Lawrence exchanged positions, as Hunter went down and lost the spot, but remounted quickly.With less than eight minutes to go Hunter applied pressure on Jett for third. Jett countered and fended off the threat, but it wasn’t over. Hunter mounted another attack, but once again, Jett kept him at bay. In terms of the championship, it wasn’t a pass Hunter needed to make, so he tactfully managed his position on the track.Back up front, Prado was in a class of his own and managed a lead of more than 15 seconds over Deegan. The Spaniard slowed his pace on the final lap and wrapped up a dominant afternoon by a margin of 6.6 seconds over Deegan, with Jett Lawrence in third and Hunter Lawrence in fourth.

OverallPrado’s dominant afternoon served as the culmination of a season of progression, with an emphatic 1-1 performance for his maiden U.S. victory in his 22nd start.Hampshire’s quiet but consistent day landed him on the overall podium for the second time in his career (2-6), equaling the runner-up effort he earned at Ironman last season.Webb made a long-awaited return to the overall podium in third (3-8), landing inside the top three for the first time since the 2023 season in what was his final full-time start in Pro Motocross.Hunter Lawrence finished just off the podium in fourth (8-4), which secured the title over Jett Lawrence, who finished sixth (11-3), by a slim margin of two points. After winning every moto and overall leading into Ironman, it was the first time neither Lawrence finished on the podium. The Lawrences became the first siblings in history to win premier class championships, as Hunter became the 29th different series titleholder. He’ll also enter the SMX World Championship postseason at the top seed.

450SMX Class Overall Results (Moto Finishes // Points)Jorge Prado, Lugo, Galicia, Spain, KTM (1-1 // 50)RJ Hampshire, Hudson, Fla., Husqvarna (2-6 // 38)Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha (3-8 // 34)Hunter Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda (8-4 // 32)Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., KTM (7-5 // 32)Jett Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda (11-3 // 31)Garrett Marchbanks, Coalville, Utah, Kawasaki (6-7 // 31)Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM (5-9 // 30)Haiden Deegan, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha (16-2 // 28)Mikkel Haarup, Silkeborg, Denmark, Triumph (4-14 // 26)

450SMX Class Final Championship Standings (Race 11 of 11)Hunter Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda – 474Jett Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda – 472Haiden Deegan, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha – 404Jorge Prado, Lugo, Galicia, Spain, KTM – 401RJ Hampshire, Hudson, Fla., Husqvarna – 346Garrett Marchbanks, Coalville, Utah, Kawasaki – 296Dylan Ferrandis, Avignon, France, Ducati – 269Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha – 264Mikkel Haarup, Silkeborg, Denmark, Triumph – 246Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., Ducati – 226

SMX World Championship Final Regular Season Standings (Round 28 of 28)Hunter Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda – 820Jorge Prado, Lugo, Galicia, Spain, KTM – 590Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha – 579Jett Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda – 472Dylan Ferrandis, Avignon, France, Ducati – 445Garrett Marchbanks, Coalville, Utah, Kawasaki – 438Haiden Deegan, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha – 404Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., KTM – 396RJ Hampshire, Hudson, Fla., Husqvarna – 384Ken Roczen, Mattstedt, Germany, Suzuki – 349

450SMX Class Overall Results

450SMX Class Box Score

450SMX Class Championship Standings

1st Place – Jorge Prado | #26 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (1-1)
“It was a perfect day. Fastest in Qualifying and P1 in both motos. We made so much progress the past few weeks and we’re in such a good place with the bike. I’m so happy with all the hard work from the team. This is why I came here to the United States, to win.”

2nd Place – RJ Hampshire | #24 Rockstar Energy Factory Racing (2-6)
“This is awesome [to be on the podium]. Just a solid day. I didn’t do anything special. I got decent starts and made it happen. Huge thanks to the team at Rockstar Energy Husqvarna, what a way to go out.”

3rd Place – Cooper Webb | #2 Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing (3-8)
“This is a dream ending to a racing career at my last ever National. I got called up to Team USA earlier this week and ended a Cinderella weekend on the podium. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. This feels like a win. What a dream come true to be up here one last time.”

450SMX Champion – Hunter Lawrence | #96 Honda HRC Progressive (8-4)
“I can’t even [put it into words]. I just knew I had to finish behind Jett [in Moto 2]. Most of my work was done in the first moto. It was a tough day for the Lawrences, as you can see, a pretty uncharacteristic day. Thank you to the team, my brother, my family, everyone that supports us. We’re living the American dream and couldn’t do this anywhere else.”

250SMX Class

QualifyingThe morning qualifying sessions began Davies’ journey to the title, as he set the tone for the afternoon by setting the fastest time of the first session at 2:10.092, followed by Honda HRC Progressive’s Chance Hymas [#29] with a 2:10.505. Each of those times held through the second session, which was paced by Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Drew Adams [#35] and his time of 2:10.559, which ultimately ended up third on the combined sheet. The top six riders in qualifying sat within one second of one another.

Moto 1 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]The first moto of the afternoon started with Beaumer out front with the holeshot, followed by Hymas and Davies. Hymas went on the attack and made the move for the top spot. Kitchen, meanwhile, started outside the top 10 but quickly moved his way forward. Just before the completion of the opening lap Kitchen went down and dropped to the tail end of the field.Five minutes into the moto the top three settled into their respective positions, with Hymas managing about a one-second lead over Beaumer as Davies pursued from third.Hymas went down and gave up the lead with a more than 23 minutes left on the race clock, which allowed both Beaumer and Davies to move into first and second, respectively, with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Landen Gordon [#180] slotting into third as Hymas remounted in fourth.As the moto surpassed its opening 10 minutes, Kitchen was seen on the side of the track’s steepest hill, with his Kawasaki in the middle of the track. While he eventually got back on the bike, he endured through an extended period to get back into the race and eventually pulled out of the moto with a 40th-place finish.Back out front, Beaumer built a lead of more than six seconds over Davies at the halfway point as Hymas regained control of third.Hymas’s comeback effort continued as he eventually closed in on Davies, who didn’t put up much of a fight, to take control of second. As the moto entered its closing stages Hymas dropped the hammer and was able to erase a deficit of more than seven seconds to Beaumer.The Honda rider closed in quickly on his KTM counterpart and after a brief battle Hymas completed his recovery from the early crash to reclaim the lead as time ran out on the race clock.Hymas pulled away over the final two laps and stormed to his third moto win of the season by 26.2 seconds over Beaumer, who went down on the final lap but didn’t lose a position. Davies followed nearly 30 seconds back in third, with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Daxton Bennick fourth and Gibson fifth.Davies’ third-place finish, combined with Kitchen’s DNF, clinched the championship for the Yamaha rider.

Moto 2 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]Prior to the field returning to the track, Kawasaki announced that Kitchen would sit out the final moto following his incident in Moto 1 and was slated to undergo further evaluation next week.With the championship decided, the final gate drop of the season was an all-out battle for victory that started with Gordon leading the field to the holeshot ahead of teammates Kayden Minear [#99] and Davies. Further back, Beaumer started in ninth, while Hymas went down and started outside the top 20.Davies put in a charge on the opening lap to pass both of his teammates and seize control of the race lead, with Gordon in second and Minear in third.Five minutes into the moto. Davies extended his lead to just over two seconds over Gordon, while Minear came under fire from Beaumer. Soon, the KTM rider made the pass to break into podium position.The leaders settled in as the moto reached its halfway point, while Hymas battled his way back into the top 10. Moments later, Beaumer made the pass on Gordon for second and put in a charge to track down Davies. Further back, Hymas was posting the fastest laps on the track and closing in quickly on the top five.Beaumer caught Davies and made the move for the lead with just over 12 minutes to go. Behind them, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder DiFrancesco [#34] moved into third. He continued his forward progression and closed in on Davies, easily taking over second. Moments later, Hymas’ hard charge carried him around Davies for third.With less than five minutes remaining in the moto Beaumer sat more than 12 seconds clear of the field, but DiFrancesco and Hymas engaged in a tight battle for second. DiFrancesco fended him off briefly, but Hymas made the move.Beaumer put an exclamation point on the season with his second career moto win. He took the checkered flag 7.2 seconds ahead of Hymas, with DiFrancesco in third. With the title in hand, Davies dramatically dropped his pace over the second half of the moto and finished a distant 13th place.

Overall Beaumer’s emphatic performance in the final moto put him atop the overall standings with 2-1 finishes and the second win of the season and his career. The win also moved him into second in the championship standings.Hymas’ equaled Beaumer’s results with a 1-2 effort but lost out on the second moto tiebreaker. It capped off a torrid second half for the Honda rider, with five straight podium finishes to end the season.DiFrancesco completed the best season of his career with his third podium finish (7-3).Davies ended up seventh overall (3-13) in his championship winning performance, finishing 38 points ahead of Beaumer in the final standings, while Kitchen dropped into a tie with Hymas for third.In addition to his distinction as the first AMA National Champion from New Zealand, Davies became the third-youngest rider to win a 250SMX Class title in Supercross and Pro Motocross in the same season. He’s the 35th different champion in 250SMX Class history and also secured the top seed in the SMX World Championship postseason.

250SMX Class Overall Results (Moto Finishes // Points)Julien Beaumer, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., KTM (1-2 // 47)Chance Hymas, Pocatello, Idaho, Honda (2-1 // 47)Ryder DiFrancesco, Bakersfield, Calif., Husqvarna (7-3 // 35)Landen Gordon, Atascadero, Calif., Yamaha (5-6 // 33)Pierce Brown, Sandy, Utah, Yamaha (6-7 // 31)Drew Adams, Chattanooga, Tenn., Kawasaki (9-5 // 30)Cole Davies, Waitoki, New Zealand, Yamaha (3-13 // 29)Kayden Minear, Perth, WA, Australia, Yamaha (8-8 // 28)Nate Thrasher, Livingston, Tenn., Yamaha (15-4 // 25)Michael Mosiman, Sebastopol, Calif., Yamaha (10-9 // 25)

250SMX Class Final Championship Standings (Race 11 of 11)Cole Davies, Waitoki, New Zealand, Yamaha – 407Julien Beaumer, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., KTM – 369Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Kawasaki – 364Chance Hymas, Pocatello, Idaho, Honda – 364Ryder DiFrancesco, Bakersfield, Calif., Husqvarna – 326Kayden Minear, Perth, WA, Australia, Yamaha – 297Carson Mumford, Simi Valley, Calif., KTM – 244Jo Shimoda, Suzuka, Japan, Honda – 194Michael Mosiman, Sebastopol, Calif., Yamaha – 187Drew Adams, Chattanooga, Tenn., Kawasaki – 181

SMX World Championship Final Regular Season Standings (Round 28 of 28)Cole Davies, Waitoki, New Zealand, Yamaha – 638Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Kawasaki – 541Ryder DiFrancesco, Bakersfield, Calif., Husqvarna – 490Chance Hymas, Pocatello, Idaho, Honda – 402Julien Beaumer, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., KTM – 369Kayden Minear, Perth, WA, Australia, Yamaha – 324Nate Thrasher, Livingston, Tenn., Yamaha – 316Seth Hammaker, Bainbridge, Pa., Kawasaki – 314Carson Mumford, Simi Valley, Calif., KTM – 314Daxton Bennick, Morganton, N.C., Husqvarna – 302

250SMX Class Overall Results

250SMX Class Box Score

250SMX Class Championship Standings

1st Place – Julien Beaumer | #13 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (2-1)
“It’s been a bit of a rough stretch the last few rounds, but that [second moto] was me. I felt amazing and the bike was perfect. I couldn’t be happier. Buckle up, it’s SMX [Playoffs] time. I’m fired up, let’s go.”

2nd Place – Chance Hymas | #29 Honda HRC Progressive (1-2)
“Earlier in the season I’d be super stoked to be in this position [in second], but today I’m bummed. I rode my butt off in the second moto. If it wasn’t for that mistake. I’ve got to ride that roller coaster [of emotion] and in the grand scheme of things, I’m doing alright.”

3rd Place – Ryder DiFrancesco | #34 Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing (3-7)
“I’ve got a real shot at the Playoffs. I need to lock in these next few weeks and try to fight for it. Given all the experience I have now I think I can keep the momentum going and carry it into that. I’m looking forward to it.”

250SMX Class Champion – Cole Davies | #37 Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing (3-13)
“I expected nothing less than holding this [#1] plate at the end of the year. Man, what a journey it’s been. I worked my whole life to be where I am now. It was an up and down season, but it was all worth it, and to do it on my birthday is unreal.”

The Ironman National also hosted the final round of the Women’s Motocross Championship Powered by Synchrony [WMX] and the SMX Next – Motocross Scouting Moto Combine.The sixth and final WMX round saw a championship-deciding showdown between season-long rivals Lachlan Turner, the reigning back-to-back champion with Altus Motorsports bLUcRU Yamaha, and Quad Lock Honda’s Charli Cannon. A Moto 1 win by Cannon, combined with a sixth-place finish for Turner, set the stage for a dramatic second moto where Cannon completed the 1-1 sweep as Turner once again overcame misfortune but did enough to secure her third-straight WMX title.The Moto Combine contested two motos on Friday, from which Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Carson Wood and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Landon Gibson claimed each individual win. However, Wood’s 1-2 effort landed him atop the overall standings and netted him a sweep of this summer’s Combine events.

With the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship regular season complete, the series will enter the postseason Playoffs and Final, where a combined $1.5 million championship bonus will be up for grabs across the 450SMX and 250SMX Classes. The two Playoff rounds will also feature the SMX Next World All-Stars, while the Final will host the showcase WMX SMX Invitational.Playoff 1 – Historic Crew Stadium / Columbus, OH – September 11-12
Playoff 2 – Dignity Health Sports Park / Los Angeles, CA – September 18-19
Final – Thunder Ridge Nature Arena / Ridgedale, MO – September 25-26

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Lachlan Turner Prevails with Third Straight
Women’s Motocross Championship at Ironman Raceway

A breakthrough summer for the 2026 Women’s Motocross Championship Powered by Synchrony [WMX] came to an exciting conclusion from Ironman Raceway, as part of the historic U.S. Army Ironman National Finals. A championship was on the line at the sixth and final round of the WMX campaign, where the season-long rivalry between Altus Motorsports bLUcRU Yamaha’s Lachlan Turner [#1] and Quad Lock Honda’s Charli Cannon [#7] culminated with the summer’s final two motos on Friday and Saturday. Those remaining gate drops weren’t without drama for Turner, who battled through adversity across both days to prevail with her third consecutive WMX title as Cannon enjoyed her most dominant effort on U.S. soil.

Qualifying

Turner made the first statement of the weekend by pacing each Qualifying session. Her time of 2:18.740 placed her well ahead of Cannon’s 2:21.082, with the title combatants separated by 2.3 seconds. In her U.S. debut, FIM MXW points leader Daniela Guillen [#255] placed third with a time of 2:21.157 for Wildcat Race Team GASGAS.

Moto 1 [12 Minutes + 1 Lap]
The first moto of the weekend stormed out the gate on Friday with Cannon leading the field to the holeshot, followed by SLR Honda’s Mayla Herrick [#23] and Turner.
With a clear track ahead of her the Australian pushed the pace on the opening lap and put some distance over Herrick and Turner, who battled for second briefly before the Yamaha rider slotted in behind her rival.

As Turner began to close in on Cannon near the end of the opening lap, Herrick was forced to fend off pressure from Guillen, as the Spaniard took advantage of a fourth place start to break into the top three.

It wasn’t long before Cannon and Turner started to pull away from the rest of the field to set the stage for a head-to-head battle. The two mirrored one another throughout the track, trading surges of momentum. Through it all, Cannon fended off any pressure from Turner.

The leaders quickly approached lapped traffic, which forced both riders to search for alternate lines. As they traversed the track’s challenging woods section, Turner lost her balance in a rut and veered off course. She remained on two wheels, but lost ground to Cannon.

The Honda rider was able to assert her hold on the lead, while Turner appeared to settle into second. However, as time expired on the race clock Turner made another costly error in the same section and went down. That allowed several riders to get by as she looked to pick up her motorcycle and reenter the race, eventually resuming in sixth place.

With no pressure from behind, Cannon completed an impressive and much-needed winning effort with a wire-to-wire moto victory. Her second moto win of the season came by a margin of 24.4 seconds over Guillen, followed by Herrick in third, FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Brandy Richards [#198] in fourth, and Turner in fifth.

Moto 2 [12 Minutes + 1 Lap]
After the outcome of Friday’s moto, Turner and Cannon returned to the starting gate on Saturday separated by 13 points. The final moto got underway with the pair side-by-side, with Cannon out front for the holeshot. Turner went on the attack and briefly took the lead but then tipped over in the same woods section that proved to be her nemesis. As Cannon ran away with the lead, Turner remounted in 17th place.

Cannon looked to assert her hold of the top spot but had Herrick in tow keeping her honest. Behind them, Triumph rider Hannah Hodges [#172] slotted into third.
As the leaders settled in, Turner fought to overcome her early misfortune. Needing to finish no worse than 10th, she was patient and picked off riders one-by-one, soon breaking into the top 10 with more than half the moto remaining.
Inside the final five minutes, Cannon and Herrick moved more than 10 seconds clear of the field as Hodges dropped into the clutches of a multi-rider fight for third. Eventually, Guillen charged her way into podium position, with SLR Honda’s Mikayla Nielsen [#51] in fourth and a determined Turner in fifth.
Cannon capped off a dominant weekend by completing the moto sweep, taking the checkered flag 3.4 seconds ahead of Herrick, with Guillen in third. Turner charged home in fourth in a 13-position comeback worthy of a champion.
Overall

Cannon’s first 1-1 sweep in the U.S. resulted in her second win of the season and career, although it wasn’t enough to capture the title.

Herrick capped off a consistent weekend with a career-best runner-up finish (3-2).
Guillen’s WMX debut resulted in a well-deserved breakthrough podium result (2-3) before she returns to MXGP to try and capture her first MXW title.

Ironically, Turner’s championship-clinching performance came on a weekend in which she failed to finish on the overall podium for the first time in her career. She finished fourth overall following a 5-4 effort.

Turner and Cannon finished the championship separated by six points in the final standings.

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WMX Overall Results (Moto Finishes // Points)
Charli Cannon, Maroochy River, Qld., Australia, Honda (1-1 // 50)
Mayla Herrick, Thornton, Colo., Honda (3-2 // 42)
Daniela Guillen, Lloret de Mar, Girona, Spain, GASGAS (2-3 // 42)
Lachlan Turner, Gardnerville, Nev., Yamaha (5-4 // 35)
Brandy Richards, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., KTM (4-7 // 33)
Mikayla Nielsen, Riverside, Calif., Honda (7-5 // 32)
Jordan Jarvis, Leesburg, Fla., Yamaha (6-6 // 32)
Taylah McCutcheon, Cornubia, Qld., Australia, Kawasaki (9-9 // 26)
Hannah Hodges, Pierson, Fla., Triumph (11-8 // 25)
Jamie Astudillo, Gilbertsville, Pa., GASGAS (8-11 // 25)
WMX Championship Final Standings (Round 6 of 6)
Lachlan Turner, Gardnerville, Nev., Yamaha – 267
Charli Cannon, Maroochy River, Qld., Australia, Honda – 261
Mikayla Nielsen, Riverside, Calif., Honda – 190
Jordan Jarvis, Leesburg, Fla., Yamaha – 190
Taylah McCutcheon, Cornubia, Qld., Australia, Kawasaki – 187
Lilly-Ann Pettus, Hanceville, Ala., Triumph – 142
Piper Bell, Sault Sainte Marie, Mich., KTM – 133
Mayla Herrick, Thornton, Colo., Honda – 122
Ava Silvestri, Tahoe City, Calif., Husqvarna – 107
Brandy Richards, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., KTM – 88

1st Place – Charli Cannon | #7 Quad Lock Honda (1-1)
“Overall, I’m super happy to end the season like this. I didn’t come into the weekend really thinking about the championship, I just wanted to build and get back to the top step of the podium. I executed all weekend and I’m really proud of how I did. Two good starts, two moto wins, I couldn’t have asked for anything more this weekend.”

2nd Place – Mayla Herrick | #23 SLR Honda (3-2)
“It’s been an amazing season. I’m bummed I couldn’t be in the points [battle], but I didn’t have pressure and could just be myself. We had the highest of highs at High Point [with a moto win] and ended the summer on the podium. I’m really thankful for the opportunity and excited for the future.”

3rd Place – Daniela Guillen | #255 Wildcat Race Team GASGAS (2-3)
“I’m really happy. This is amazing. I’m so happy in my first race [in the U.S.] to get on the podium. I want to do more races. Thank you so much to the team for helping me get here. I’m so happy.”

WMX Champion – Lachlan Turner | #1 Altus Motorsports bLUcRU Yamaha
“There’s definitely a big weight lifted off my shoulders. It’s been an emotional two days. This just means so much. Back-to-back-to-back championships feels amazing. I can’t thank everyone enough for backing me and making this possible.”

While the 2026 championship season has concluded, the WMX will compete one more time with its postseason debut at the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Final. The showcase SMX WMX Invitational will take place on Saturday, September 26, from Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri.

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Monster Energy® Kawasaki Closes Out Pro Motocross Season at Ironman

DOUBLE VICTORY FOR RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AT IRONMAN NATIONAL

Round 11 – AMA Pro Motocross Championship

Off the back of two consecutive second-place finishes, Prado qualified fastest aboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION with a 2:07.134 lap time at the season-finale Ironman National, and took control of the lead in the early stages of Moto 1.

The four-time world champion steadily extended his advantage at the front of the 450MX field as the race unfolded, eventually delivering his first Pro Motocross moto win by a convincing 11.566-second margin.

A holeshot in Moto 2 saw the Spaniard race to another commanding victory, with his 1-1 scorecard securing his first-career overall win in American competition. Coupled with four additional podium finishes throughout the season, Prado claimed fourth in the final 450MX standings.

Jorge Prado:”It was a perfect day! We were fastest in qualifying and went P1 in both motos – we saw some progression over the past weeks, and I’ve got to give it up to the whole Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team for allowing me to perform this way. I’m happy with my hard work and everything fell into place today for my first overall in the United States. This is why I came here – and I’m super-happy to be here – so thank you to everyone.”

Four-time 450MX champion Eli Tomac was eighth-fastest on the combined qualifying timesheets, powering his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to a seventh-place result in Moto 1.

The 33-year-old improved to fifth position in Moto 2, earning the Colorado icon fifth overall for the weekend and completing what has been a convincing return to racing after missing the first half of the outdoor season.

Eli Tomac:”Ironman was solid! It was one of my better rides of the season across both motos. I found a good flow in Moto 2, and it was nice to finish the day strong like that. I had a lot of fun on this track – it was one of the best tracks that I have ever ridden, in my opinion. For how technical it was, and the things that it offered for us to race, it shaped up well. So, I’m pretty happy with the weekend, and now we just need to work on some starts.”

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammate Aaron Plessinger recorded the ninth-fastest time in the morning’s qualifying sessions, before converting his top-10 start into an impressive fifth-place score in Moto 1. P9 in Moto 2 saw ‘The Cowboy’ achieve eighth overall at Ironman, marking another solid result in his late-season return to Pro Motocross competition.

Aaron Plessinger:”Ironman was a good day! Qualifying went alright, my bike was feeling pretty good, but the cream of the crop was the first moto. I didn’t get the greatest start, but I made my way through the pack and got up to fourth. Then Coop [Webb] got by me, and I ended up fifth, but it was a solid moto – I was pumped with that! Then in the second moto, I felt a little flat, but I salvaged what I could and scored 5-9 on the day for eighth overall. The track was awesome and formed up really well, so it was a good day. Now, we’ll take this week off to recover and then get back into it for SMX.”

Equipped with the KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION in the 250MX category, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Beaumer qualified seventh-fastest on combined times. A fast start in Moto 1 saw him charge to the holeshot, eventually crossing the finish line in a hard-fought second position.

A top-10 start in Moto 2 saw the 20-year-old rapidly work his way through the field, working his way into the lead to go on and take a deserving victory. His 2-1 scorecard earned him his second 250MX overall of the season.

Four podium finishes – including round wins at Spring Creek and Ironman – saw Beaumer climb to second in the 250MX standings, capping off what has been a highly-successful Pro Motocross campaign.

Julien Beaumer:”It was a great day at Ironman! In Moto 1, I got the holeshot and finished second, even if I didn’t ride the greatest, but we made some good changes going into Moto 2. My riding was really good in that one, even if my start wasn’t as strong, but I worked my way through the pack to first in the end! I’m stoked with the work that we did over the course of the season – we made a lot of progress outdoors and it’s been rewarding to be back racing. We’ll shift our focus to SMX now.”

The SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) post-season is up next on the 31-round schedule, set to commence with Playoff 1 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on September 12.

Results 450MX Class – Ironman National

Jorge Prado (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna)
Cooper Webb (Yamaha)
Eli Tomac (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
Aaron Plessinger (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna)

Standings 450MX Class 2026 after 11 of 11 rounds

Hunter Lawrence, 474 points
Jett Lawrence, 472
Haiden Deegan, 404
Jorge Prado, 401
RJ Hampshire, 346
Aaron Plessinger, 159
Eli Tomac, 121
Lucas Coenen, 44
Malcolm Stewart, 41

Results 250MX Class – Ironman National

Julien Beaumer (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
Chance Hymas (Honda)
Ryder DiFrancesco (Husqvarna)
Daxton Bennick (Husqvarna)

Standings 250MX Class 2026 after 11 of 11 rounds

Cole Davies, 407 points
Julien Beaumer, 369
Levi Kitchen, 364
Ryder DiFrancesco, 326
Casey Cochran, 146
Daxton Bennick, 142
Sacha Coenen, 83

TRYSTAN HART AND DANTE OLIVIERA SCORE PODIUMS WITH FMF KTM FACTORY RACING

KTM Offroad Update

U.S. HARD ENDURO SERIES – ROUND 8

A group of FIM Hard Enduro World Championship contenders joined the field for the final round of the U.S. series, with world champion Lettenbichler proving a formidable challenge for Hart across the three-race ‘Knockout’-style format in Tennessee.

Having recently clinched a sixth-consecutive U.S. Hard Enduro Pro Class crown, Hart – equipped with the KTM 300 XC – was once again in form at the famed event, finishing third in Saturday’s Hot Lap before claiming second in Knockout 1, third in Knockout 2, and carrying momentum into the TKO Final.

A showdown between Hart and Lettenbichler appeared to be on the cards during the early stages of the Final, before a mistake dropped the Canadian to third. He rallied late in the race, making a pass for second and securing the runner-up result with a total time of 1:02:48.

In delivering his sixth AMA National Hard Enduro Championship at the round prior, Hart will now turn his attention to the AMA EnduroCross Championship, which gets underway inside Las Vegas’ Orleans Arena on October 3.

Trystan Hart:”It was a tough day at TKO. The Tennessee heat is never easy, and the humidity is brutal! I was right there with Mani and then made one big mistake, which let Billy [Bolt] get around me, and then we battled for a while before I passed him back. We finished second on the day – that’s a couple of P2s I’ve had at this event now – and yeah, it’s been a really solid season overall.”

Lettenbichler was exceptional across the Red Bull TKO weekend, as he won the Hot Lap, Knockout 1, and Knockout 2 before powering to the TKO Final victory in what marks his fourth win at the Tennessee-based classic.

Pro Class Results

Manuel Lettenbichler, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
Trystan Hart, FMF KTM Factory Racing
Billy Bolt, Husqvarna
Ryder LeBlond, Husqvarna

NATIONAL GRAND PRIX CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 7

Six-time defending National Grand Prix Champion Dante Oliveira entered Round 7 of the season at Preston, Idaho, looking to maintain the momentum that had earned him a perfect scorecard through the opening six rounds of 2026.

Equipped with the KTM 450 XC-F, Oliveira was in second place from the opening lap and maintained pressure on fellow KTM rider – and WORCS title contender – Mason Semmens at the front of the field.

In the end, FMF KTM Factory Racing rider Oliveira rider ultimately crossed the finish line in second position, which was enough for him to extend his Pro Class advantage in the 2026 NGPC series.

Round 8 of NGPC returns to California on October 2-4, with the Viewfinders MC Desert Classic Grand Prix set to take place at Ridgecrest as the 11-round season continues.

Dante Oliveira:“It was nice to be back at the races! I was fired up and ready to go once the gate dropped, and it was a good race – I just needed a little more in some of the sections, especially on the moto track. I was maybe a little too patient in areas, but I’m definitely fired up about not winning this one, and motivation levels are high to get some redemption come the next round, for sure.”

Pro Class Results

Mason Semmens, KTM
Dante Oliveira, FMF KTM Factory Racing
Dare Demartile, Beta
Mateo Oliveira, Husqvarna

MANI LETTENBICHLER CLAIMS FOURTH RED BULL TKO WIN WITH PERFECT WEEKEND

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has claimed his fourth Red Bull Tennessee Knockout victory after delivering a perfect weekend in Nashville, Tennessee. The German won every stage of Pro Class competition aboard his KTM 300 EXC while FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Trystan Hart completed a KTM 1-2 with a hard-fought runner-up finish.

Lettenbichler laid down the fastest time in Saturday’s Pro Hot-Lap, finishing an impressive 32 seconds clear of the rest of the field to secure the best possible starting position for Sunday’s Knockout races.

The reigning TKO winner continued his dominant form on Sunday, winning the morning’s Knockout Race 1 before going on to take victory in his six-rider group in Knockout Race 2. Mani then delivered another commanding performance in the 45-minute Final Knockout, controlling the race from the front to complete a clean sweep of the weekend and secure his fourth TKO victory.

Hart also enjoyed a strong weekend in Tennessee, placing third in Saturday’s Pro Hot-Lap, just two seconds shy of second place. The Canadian then finished second in Knockout Race 1 before winning his six-rider group in Knockout Race 2 to earn a front-row starting position for the Final.

In the Final Knockout, Trystan battled closely with Billy Bolt throughout the race, maintaining the pressure to ultimately edge out the British rider and secure second overall. The result gives FMF KTM Factory Racing another TKO podium and completes a KTM 1-2 with Lettenbichler.

Manuel Lettenbichler: “That was a pretty good weekend, honestly. I’m quite stoked with my riding. I think I didn’t push it too hard, I rode smooth and tried to not make any mistakes, and it really paid off today. I couldn’t believe that I put such a big gap to the guys. I just rode flawless and was able to enjoy the race. The crowd was amazing in the trees which was a huge help, so thank you to all the fans who were cheering everybody on. It’s pretty damn hot for us out there, so it really means a lot to have that support.”

Provisional Results – 2026 Red Bull Tennessee Knockout

1. Manuel Lettenbichler (GER), KTM, 8 laps

2. Trystan Hart (CAN), KTM, 8 laps

3. Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna , 8 laps

4. Eddie Karlsson (SWE), Stark, 8 laps

5. Jonny Walker (GBR), Triumph, 8 laps

RJ Hampshire and Ryder DiFrancesco finish Pro Motocross season on the podium

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders race to top-three results at Ironman

Hampshire continued his impressive late-season form in 450MX qualifying on board the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition, setting the fifth-fastest time on the combined timesheets with a 2:10.249 to establish a positive direction for the day.

The 30-year-old launched to a strong start in Moto 1, completing the opening lap in P3, before advancing throughout the race to secure a solid P2 finish. A measured sixth-place result in Moto 2 saw Hampshire take home second overall and claim fifth in the final 450MX standings.

“It’s awesome to get a podium!”said Hampshire.“Congrats to Hunter and the Lawrences on the championship. As for me, it was just a super-solid day. I didn’t do anything special – I got decent starts, and I have to say a huge thanks to my whole Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team. We’ve had a great run together and I’m looking forward to finishing these SMX rounds strong.”

Also aboard the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition, Malcolm Stewart finished 12th in Moto 1 after running as high as sixth during the early stages, while a non-finish in the second moto saw him credited 16th overall. A knee injury sustained at the Fox Raceway opener sidelined Stewart for the following eight rounds, before he returned for the final three outdoors.

“Ironman’s always a good track and a nice place to visit – the fans were awesome today!”said Stewart. “I feel like we had some good speed in Moto 1, running well inside the top-10 there for some time, which was a confidence boost for me after returning to racing late in the season.”

Equipped with the Husqvarna FC 250 Factory Edition, DiFrancesco set the fourth-fastest time during the morning sessions with a 2:10.810 lap, before an impressive recovery ride from 28th on Lap 1 saw him climb to seventh by the conclusion of Moto 1.

Another rapid charge through the field in Moto 2 saw Ryder D climb from 10th to third, with his 7-3 scorecard earning him P3 overall for the weekend. Five top-five finishes, including podiums at RedBud, Washougal and Ironman, helped him complete the 250MX season in fifth overall.

“The finale was solid!”commented DiFrancesco. “Both qualifying sessions were good, and I literally came from the back to seventh in the first moto, which was a nice ride, although I’m still frustrated as I feel like I’m leaving a little bit on the table. I think I’ll get off the gate well in SMX though and really show what we can do there. But it was a solid day in third overall, and now looking forward to these last three – I feel like we are in with a good shot at it.”

250MX teammate Daxton Bennick powered his Husqvarna FC 250 Factory Edition to a top-five start in Moto 1, maintaining strong pace throughout the race to claim fourth at the finish. A tough second moto had Bennick further back in 16th, with his 4-16 scorecard earning 11th overall.

“Ironman had its ups and downs,”reflected Bennick.I got off to a good start in Moto 1 and was able to climb up to fourth there, which was a solid result, and then Moto 2 was a bit of a struggle. We’ll take the positives into the one-week break and look forward to the SMX rounds.”

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna amateur prospect Landon Gibson returned to the SMX Next division for the final round of the Pro Motocross season, posting a 5-1 scorecard for second overall at the Ironman National on Friday.

The upcoming 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) post-season will get underway with Playoff 1 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on September 12.

Results 450MX Class – Ironman National1. Jorge Prado (KTM)2. RJ Hampshire (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing)3. Cooper Webb (Yamaha)5. Eli Tomac (KTM)8. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)16. Malcolm Stewart (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing)

Standings 450MX Class 2026 after 11 of 11 rounds1. Hunter Lawrence, 474 points2. Jett Lawrence, 4723. Haiden Deegan, 4044. Jorge Prado, 4015. RJ Hampshire, 34612. Aaron Plessinger, 15914. Eli Tomac, 12125. Lucas Coenen, 4427. Malcolm Stewart, 41

Results 250MX Class – Ironman National1. Julien Beaumer (KTM)2. Chance Hymas (Honda)3. Ryder DiFrancesco (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing)11. Daxton Bennick (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing)

Standings 250MX Class 2026 after 11 of 11 rounds1. Cole Davies, 407 points2. Julien Beaumer, 3693. Levi Kitchen, 3645. Ryder DiFrancesco, 32615. Casey Cochran, 14616. Daxton Bennick, 14221. Sacha Coenen, 83

Ryder LeBlond secures podium result in 2026 National Hard Enduro Championship

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond raced to a top-10 finish at this weekend’s Tennessee Knockout, which secured him third overall in the 2026 AMA National Hard Enduro Championship. In addition, Mateo Oliveira also delivered a top-10 result at Round 7 of the National Grand Prix Championship in Idaho on Sunday.

U.S. Hard Enduro Series – Round 8

LeBlond and his Husqvarna TE 300 were back in action for the final round of the 2026 U.S. Hard Enduro Series, with the 24-year-old making a strong start to the weekend by claiming fifth in Saturday’s Hot Lap.

After finishing outside the top-10 in both Knockout 1 and 2, LeBlond rallied to ninth in the TKO Final, posting a total time of 1:03:12 to secure a consistent result at the 2026 edition of the famed event.

The result secured LeBlond third overall in the final Pro Class standings, with his season highlighted by four podium finishes across over the course of the series.

“It was a tough round here in Tennessee!” reflected LeBlond. “I finished fifth in Saturday’s Hot Lap, and then on Sunday we had three Knockouts. The first one I struggled a lot, and then improved in the second one, which was good. I started on the second row for the TKO Final and got a decent start – I was around fifth to seventh entering the woods – and then tried some different lines, which messed me up. I was a little flat after that, which was disappointing, but we’ll be back next year and look to close that gap to the front guys.”

Also in attendance over the weekend was FIM Hard Enduro World Championship contender Billy Bolt, with the Husqvarna Factory Racing rider earning the final step of the podium in the TKO Final.

Pro Class Results

1. Manuel Lettenbichler, KTM

2. Trystan Hart, KTM

3. Billy Bolt, Husqvarna Factory Racing

9. Ryder LeBlond, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

National Grand Prix Championship – Round 7

Off the back of a competitive NGPC season to date, Mateo Oliveira was looking to continue his consistent run of podium form going into the Dynamite Grand Prix in Preston, Idaho, after working hard throughout the summer break with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team.

Featuring at the sharp end early in the 10-lap race, Oliveira moved into third on Lap 2 and maintained the position for the following two laps while battling among the front-runners. He eventually crossed the line ninth, securing valuable points toward his Pro Class championship.

The 2026 NGPC Series heads back to California for Round 8 on October 2-4, with Ridgecrest hosting the Viewfinders MC Desert Classic Grand Prix as the championship moves into the final stages of its 11-round schedule.

“That was a tough round after the summer break,” commented Oliveira. “I fought my way through the pack with some good intensity for the first few laps, just for it to unravel at the 40-minute mark. The bike was good, and the team worked hard, so [I’m] extremely disappointed with my race after I just had a good three months of training, and these were not the results I was looking for. I’ll be back.”

Pro Class Results

1. Mason Semmens, KTM

2. Dante Oliveira, KTM

3. Dare Demartile, Beta

9. Mateo Oliveira, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

Billy Bolt secures third overall at Red Bull Tennessee Knockout

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has claimed a hard-fought third-place finish at the Red Bull Tennessee Knockout in Nashville, Tennessee, delivering a strong performance across the weekend aboard his TE 300. Advancing through each of the event’s knockout stages with ease, Bolt rode well in the hot and humid conditions to deliver a well-earned podium result.

Billy began the weekend with Saturday’s Pro Hot-Lap, posting the fourth-fastest time on the short course to secure a strong starting position for Sunday’s opening Knockout Race.

In Knockout Race 1, Bolt produced a determined ride to finish fifth and secure his place in the second stage, where the field was split into five groups of six riders.

The TE 300 rider raised his pace in Knockout Race 2 to take the win in his group and comfortably progress to the Final. The result put Billy among the 20 competitors fighting for the overall TKO victory.

In the Final Knockout, Billy battled throughout the 45-minute race, going bar-to-bar with Trystan Hart and swapping positions as the pair fought for the runner-up spot. Bolt ultimately crossed the line in third to secure third overall at the Red Bull Tennessee Knockout.

Bolt was joined in Tennessee by Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond, who advanced through to the Final to finish ninth overall and secure third in the 2026 AMA National Hard Enduro Championship standings.

Billy Bolt: “That was a bit of a blitz run! This race is brutal, and you definitely felt the extra 10 minutes added on this year. I made hard work of it, crashing in the first corner, so I had to fight through the pack as quickly as possible. I don’t think I was at my best today, and I was pretty far from the front guys all day. I don’t think I was the third-fastest rider, but I knew that if I could hang in there and be near the front after the first couple of laps, then I could survive and stay in the fight, and that’s pretty much what happened. I was having a nice, comfortable race in third, and then Trystan made a mistake and put me back into a battle, so I had to dig deep and find some extra reserves to try and make a charge. I pulled a little bit on the second-to-last lap and decided to go for it on the last lap, but he rode a really good final lap and I didn’t even see him. All in all, it was a good weekend and a tough day. I wasn’t at my best, but I’m happy to be on the podium.”

2026 Red Bull Tennessee Knockout

Final Knockout Race

1. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 8 laps

2. Trystan Hart (KTM) 8 laps

3. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 8 laps

4. Eddie Karlsson (Stark) 8 laps

5. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 8 laps

9. Ryder LeBlond (Husqvarna) 7 laps

Hunter Lawrence Wins First 450 AMA Pro Motocross Championship

Honda HRC Progressive rider Hunter Lawrence secured his first AMA Pro Motocross 450 National Championship on Saturday at Ironman Raceway, capping a hard-fought, season-long battle with his brother and teammate, Jett Lawrence. It was an emotional achievement for the 27-year-old who, after coming close on several occasions, finally achieved a lifelong goal of earning a premier-class title.

After finishing a close second in the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship, Hunter approached the outdoors series more determined than ever, tallying a perfect 1-1 score at the opening round in Pala, California. That victory set the tone for an impressive season, with the Australian going on to collect a total of six overall wins across the 11-round series.

Hunter’s main competition came from his brother and teammate, Jett Lawrence—the defending champion—as the CRF450RWE-mounted duo combined to win 20 of 22 motos, trading the championship lead six times along the way. The brothers entered the last round with only one point separating them, setting up a dramatic finale.

The first moto saw Hunter get a strong start, only to be collected by Haiden Deegan’s lap 1 crash and sent to the back of the pack. Meanwhile, Jett reaggravated his ankle injury early on and was unable to ride at his normal pace. Hunter eventually passed him and worked his way up to eighth, while Jett struggled to an 11th-place result. Moto 2 saw the brothers battle over third place for much of the race, with Jett eventually securing the position and sixth overall. Hunter’s fourth place was good for fourth overall and the championship.

“I don’t even know where to start,” Hunter laughed on the podium. “The first lap in the first moto, I was like, ‘Here we go again.’ In the second moto, I just knew I had to finish right behind Jett; most of my work was done in the first moto. He’s been a trooper with that foot; he tweaked it in the first turn of the first lap and had instant pain. It was a pretty uncharacteristic day for the Lawrences, but we got it done. Thanks to the whole team for being behind me, thanks to my brother and family, thanks to everyone that supports us, everyone who’s here cheering for us, coming by and asking if they can pray for us and bless us. Thank you America; we’re living the American dream, and we couldn’t do it anywhere else but here.”

This latest title gives Honda HRC Progressive its second consecutive 1-2 finish in the AMA Pro Motocross 450 Rider Championship standings. It also marks Honda’s 16th premier-class AMA Pro Motocross Riders Championship, extending its record. Other Red Riders to earn the title are Gary Jones, Donnie Hansen, David Bailey, Rick Johnson, Jeff Stanton, Jean-Michel Bayle, Jeremy McGrath, Ricky Carmichael and Jett Lawrence.

“It’s a new feeling for me, getting second in a championship,” said Jett, who has twice won the same title. “I put my heart into it, but today was just an off day. I tweaked my foot so many times in practice and in that first race, so it was a bummer. I tried my best in that second one, but I was just finished. Hunter rode unreal this year. He was the main guy; I did my best to try and get him, but I just couldn’t get it done—maybe I should’ve put some laxative in his coffee this morning! It was a good season, and I can’t be too bummed with everything I’ve gone through. I’m still very happy—congrats to Hunter!”

Honda HRC Progressive also had a strong showing in the 250 class, with Chance Hymas and Jo Shimoda both taking overall wins during the season. Hymas ultimately finished fourth in the series, and Shimoda was leading the championship when an injury at round 6 brought his campaign to an early end. Honda also secured the AMA Pro Motocross Manufacturers Championship, which is awarded based on points earned by each brand’s highest-finishing rider in each class for every moto.

“What an incredible MX season! We’ve collected a number of championships over the past few years, but this one is particularly meaningful,” said Brandon Wilson, Manager of Powersports & Experiential Marketing at American Honda. “Watching Hunter’s progress again this year has been nothing short of amazing, and it’s so gratifying to see him get the success he deserves. To say that I’m proud of him would be a huge understatement. For the team to go 1-2 in the MX championship two years in a row demonstrates what a great group of people we have here, and I want to congratulate every one of them. The efforts of everyone on the team—here in the USA, and abroad—need to be applauded, because none of this happens without their hard work and dedication. On behalf of everyone at Honda and HRC, thank you, and let’s keep it going!”

The team hopes to be at full strength for the September 12 opening round of the SuperMotocross World Championship in Columbus, Ohio. Honda HRC Progressive has won the 450 class at every round in that series’ three-year history, and Jett and Shimoda are the defending 450 and 250 SMX champions.

Lachlan Turner Earns Third Straight WMX Crown in Dramatic Ironman Finale

It was a drama-filled conclusion to all three title fights at the Pro Motocross season finale at the Ironman National, and the WMX Championship was no exception. After seeing her points lead start to evaporate, Altus Motorsports BLU CRU Yamaha’s Lachlan Turner showed heart and determination to earn her third consecutive WMX Championship with 5-4 moto scores.

Turner got the weekend off to a great start, topping both qualifying sessions aboard her YZ250F to earn fastest-qualifier honors. She entered the title-deciding round with a 21-point advantage, a cushion built through four moto sweeps and eight victories over the opening five rounds. By the end of Friday, however, that advantage had been cut to 13 points, setting the stage for a dramatic final moto and a fight to the finish for the three-peat.

In Moto 1, Turner got a decent start inside the top five and quickly made her way into the runner-up spot on the opening lap. Meanwhile, title rival Charli Cannon opened up a gap at the front. Turner began to close the distance before an error sent her off track and cost her some ground. Unfortunately, with two laps to go, Turner had a tip-over in a tricky turn under the cover of the trees and lost valuable time before rejoining. She ultimately finished fifth.

On Saturday, Turner got a better start in Moto 2, slotting into the runner-up position before claiming the lead early. Unfortunately, the same turn that had been her Achilles’ heel on Friday struck again. Turner went down and found herself 11th after the opening lap.

With the championship on the line, she continued to push. Turner worked her way through the field to fifth after the halfway mark and kept fighting until the checkered flag. On the final lap, she made the pass for fourth, securing the crown and ending the day fourth overall.

Emotions ran high as Turner celebrated the title with her family and team after the checkered flag. Her title defense had become a fight to the very end, making the relief of sealing the deal on championship number three that much sweeter.

“It’s definitely a big weight lifted off my shoulders,” said Turner. “It’s been an emotional two days. I just – I don’t even know. Anyone who knows this feeling can relate to me, but this just means so much.”

Turner’s third consecutive WMX crown capped a remarkable season on both sides of the globe. The 19-year-old won eight of 12 motos in the six-round WMX Championship, sweeping four of the opening five rounds and finishing on the overall podium at each. That early-season success proved crucial at Ironman, helping Turner ultimately secure the three-peat by six points.

“I’m so glad I did the work early on in the year and went into the last round with 21 points,” said Turner. “Putting so much pressure on myself that didn’t need to be there just made the weekend so emotional, but yeah, overall the year was awesome. I’m super pumped I made it count when I needed to, and that’s a three-peat.”

Her success wasn’t limited to the U.S. Earlier this summer, Turner completed an undefeated title campaign in the Australian ProMX MXW Championship aboard the Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha Team YZ250F, sweeping all eight motos on her way to the crown. Between the two championships in 2026, Turner amassed 16 moto victories in 20 starts, adding the Australian MXW crown to her third consecutive WMX Championship in a banner year.

Turner’s 2026 season isn’t over yet. She’ll head back to Australia to make her FIM Women’s Motocross Championship debut at the MXGP season finale at the Hidden Valley Motorsports Complex in Darwin, Northern Territory, on September 18-20. Turner will then return back to the U.S. for the inaugural WMX Invitational at the SuperMotocross World Championship Final at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri, on September 26.

Dunlop Riders Sweep 2026 Pro Motocross Championships, Extend Championship Streak to 17 Consecutive Years

The 2026 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, came to a dramatic conclusion at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana, with Dunlop riders completing another championship sweep. Hunter Lawrence captured the 450 Pro Motocross Championship, Cole Davies secured the 250 Pro Motocross Championship, and Team Dunlop Elite alum Lachlan Turner earned the 2026 Women’s Motocross Championship.

The results extend one of the most dominant runs in American motorcycle racing, marking the 17th consecutive year Dunlop riders have captured the premier AMA Pro Motocross championships. With Lawrence and Davies adding their titles to Dunlop’s record, Dunlop-supported racers have now earned 193 combined AMA Pro Supercross and Motocross Championships and counting.

Dunlop’s strength extended well beyond the championship leaders. At the conclusion of the 11-round Pro Motocross season, each of the top 12 riders in the final 450 Class championship standings competed on Dunlop tires, while all of the top 20 riders in the final 250 Class standings raced on Dunlop. The depth of those results demonstrates the performance and consistency required from Dunlop tires across different motorcycles, teams, riding styles and track conditions throughout the summer.

The 450 championship came down to one of the closest title fights in recent Pro Motocross history. Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence entered the Ironman finale with just a one-point advantage over his brother and teammate Jett Lawrence. After 22 motos of racing, Hunter emerged with his first career 450 Pro Motocross Championship, securing the Edison Dye Cup by just two points.

Lawrence’s championship capped a season in which the Australian established himself as a consistent threat at the front of the field and successfully navigated a title fight that saw the championship lead change hands multiple times throughout the summer.

In the 250 Class, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cole Davies completed a breakout sophomore professional season by securing the Gary Jones Cup. Davies entered Ironman with a 14-point championship advantage and clinched the title in the opening moto of the finale. The championship made the 19-year-old the first New Zealand-born rider in 55 years to capture the 250 Pro Motocross crown.

Davies’ outdoor championship also follows his 2026 250SX East title, giving him both a Supercross and Pro Motocross championship in the same season and further establishing him among the sport’s brightest young talents.

The championship weekend also provided another milestone for Dunlop’s rider development program. Lachlan “Lala” Turner, a Team Dunlop Elite alum, captured the 2026 WMX Championship following a six-round season that concluded alongside Pro Motocross at Ironman Raceway.

Turner’s progression from the amateur ranks to a national professional championship reflects the long-term mission behind Team Dunlop Elite, which was created to identify and support some of the country’s most promising young racers before they reach the professional level.

“Seventeen consecutive years at this level is something everyone at Dunlop can be incredibly proud of, but what stands out to me is how deep the performance goes,” said Broc Glover, Senior Manager, Off-Road Motorcycles at Dunlop. “Hunter and Cole put together championship seasons under tremendous pressure, and seeing Lala earn the WMX championship after coming through our Team Dunlop Elite program makes the weekend even more special. When you look beyond the champions and see Dunlop riders filling the top 12 positions in 450 and the top 20 in 250, it speaks volumes about the product, our racing support program and the trust these teams and riders place in Dunlop. The Geomax MX34, MX54 and MX14 gave riders the options they needed across an incredibly diverse range of conditions this summer. We’re proud of what everyone accomplished, but the season isn’t over yet. Now our focus turns to the SMX playoffs.”

The Pro Motocross championships add to an already historic 2026 racing season for Dunlop. Earlier this year, Dunlop riders swept all three Monster Energy AMA Supercross championships, further extending the company’s championship legacy at the highest level of American motocross and Supercross competition.

With the Supercross and Pro Motocross regular seasons now complete, Dunlop riders will turn their attention to the SuperMotocross World Championship Playoffs, where the top racers from both disciplines will compete for the season’s final championships.

Dunlop congratulates Hunter Lawrence, Cole Davies, Lachlan Turner and every Dunlop-supported rider and team on an outstanding 2026 Pro Motocross season.

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires Celebrates Broc Glover as 2026 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is proud to celebrate longtime member of the Dunlop family and Senior Manager of Off-Road Racing Broc Glover, who will be honored as an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend during the 2026 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sept. 10 at the Event Center at Violet Woods in Pickerington, Ohio.

Already inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2000, Glover joins a select group of Hall of Famers to receive Legend status, a distinction reserved for individuals whose accomplishments and influence have extended well beyond the category for which they were originally inducted.

Known throughout the motocross world as the “Golden Boy,” Glover built one of the most successful careers in the history of American motocross. He captured six AMA Motocross National Championships, including three 500cc titles in 1981, 1983 and 1985. His six national championships stood as the benchmark in AMA motocross for nearly two decades.

Glover’s influence on the sport did not end when his professional racing career did.

For decades, he has remained deeply involved in motorcycle racing, working with riders, teams, manufacturers and the industry to help advance the sport. As Dunlop’s Senior Manager of Off-Road Racing, Glover has played an important role in the company’s racing and product development efforts, bringing the perspective of a champion racer to generations of professional and amateur competitors.

“Broc’s accomplishments on a motorcycle speak for themselves, but what makes this recognition so meaningful is everything he has contributed to the sport since his racing career ended,” said Mike Buckley, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing of Dunlop Tires North America. “Broc has spent his life helping move motorcycle racing forward. We are incredibly proud to have him as part of the Dunlop family and could not think of anyone more deserving of being recognized as an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend.”

Glover’s contributions to motorcycling have continued to earn recognition throughout his post-racing career. He has received the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Lifetime Achievement Award and the MXGP Lifetime Career Award, served as Grand Marshal of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days in 2024 and helped spearhead the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Gold Jacket Program.

“To be inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame was already one of the greatest honors of my career, so to now be recognized as a Legend is incredibly special,” said Broc Glover. “Motorcycling has given me so much throughout my life, from my racing career to the relationships and opportunities I’ve had afterward. I’ve been fortunate to stay involved with the sport I love and to work alongside so many great people at Dunlop. I’m extremely grateful to the AMA for this recognition.”

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires will also serve as the Cocktail Reception Sponsor of the 2026 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, further supporting an evening dedicated to honoring the individuals who have made a lasting impact on American motorcycling.

The 2026 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class includes Russell Bobbitt, Damon Bradshaw, Eraldo Ferracci, Jake Johnson, Gary Sellers and Dale Walker. Glover will be recognized separately during the ceremony as an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend.

The 2026 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by Yamaha Motor Corporation will take place Sept. 10 at the Event Center at Violet Woods in Pickerington, Ohio.

For more information about Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, visit DunlopMotorcycleTires.com.

ELI TOMAC TO RETIRE AT THE CONCLUSION OF 2026 SMX POST-SEASON

American motocross and supercross legend Eli Tomac has announced that he will retire from professional competition following the 2026 SMX World Championship post-season, bringing a close to one of the most decorated careers in the history of the sport.

At 33 years of age, Tomac has enjoyed a memorable season with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing this year, claiming four 450SX Main Event victories in the AMA Supercross Championship aboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION.

Tomac will go down as one of the greatest competitors ever, with his career spanning 17 professional seasons between 2010 and 2026. The Cortez, Colorado, native is ranked second on the all-time 450SX wins list with 57 Main Event victories, and fourth all-time in the AMA Pro Motocross 450MX wins list with a total of 32.

As a two-time AMA Supercross 450SX Champion (2020, 2022) and four-time 450MX Champion (2017, 2018, 2019, 2022), Tomac has represented Team USA at the prestigious FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) on six occasions – captaining the United States to victory at RedBud in 2022.

Earlier in his career, Tomac captured the 2013 250MX title outdoors after achieving 12 overall wins within the category – including his pro debut at Hangtown’s season-opening round in 2010 – prior to transitioning to the premier class full-time in 2014. He also earned the 250SX West Divisional Championship in 2012.

In addition, Tomac extended his Daytona Supercross record with an eighth-career victory in 2026, was notably crowned the 2024 FIM World Supercross Champion in the SX1 Class, and he was also recognized in 2022 as an ESPY Award recipient in the prestigious Best Athlete, Men’s Action Sports category.

The entire Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team extends its gratitude and best wishes to Eli for the future, and looks forward to finishing the current season strongly together through the upcoming SMX Playoffs, culminating with the SMX World Championship Final in Ridgedale, Missouri, on September 26.

Eli Tomac: “I will be stepping away from Supercross and motocross racing at the end of September, following the final three SMX rounds. This has been the hardest decision I’ve ever made in my professional career, but I know in my heart that the time is now and that the time is right. I’ve won races and championships beyond my imagination. Racing has been the only thing I’ve woken up to and known the last 25 years, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

Ian Harrison, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: “Eli exploded onto the scene well over a decade and a half ago, and if he wasn’t on your team, you sure wished he was, because you’d ultimately be fighting against him to try and win. Over the years, Eli has become the second-winningest rider in Supercross history and has won multiple national and Supercross championships. We’ve had the privilege of working with him this year, and it was no different – he was fighting for the title and for wins each and every week. Eli is an amazing rider, and for the team and myself, to see how he operates and to get a better understanding of his sportsmanship and work ethic was a gift after all those years that we competed against him. But, like all good things, they do eventually come to an end, and with that Eli has decided to retire at the end of this season. Our team is grateful for the opportunity we’ve had and know that whatever he does in the future, it will be successful. Eli is a hard worker, disciplined and dedicated, and we truly wish him and his family all the best.”

Eli Tomac Career Highlights

Two-time AMA Supercross 450SX Champion (2020, 2022)
57-career 450SX Main Event victories (second all-time)
Four-time AMA Pro Motocross 450MX Champion (2017, 2018, 2019, 2022)
32-career 450MX overall victories (fourth all-time)
2013 AMA Pro Motocross 250MX Champion
2012 AMA Supercross 250SX West Champion
2024 FIM World Supercross SX1 Champion
A record eight-time Daytona Supercross winner (2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026)
ESPY Award recipient in 2022 (Best Athlete, Men’s Action Sports)

Triumph Premiers ALL IN Motorsport Documentary Series

Triumph Motorcycles launches its first documentary series, ALL IN; a four-part programme chronicling the brand’s journey onto the global off‑road motorsport stage.

The first episode of ALL IN is now live on Triumph’s YouTube channel, with the three further episodes dropping in October, November and December. Featuring interviews with Steve Sargent, Ian Kimber, Rod Lopusnak, Ivan Cervantes and Ricky Carmichael, the first episode details the company’s decision to enter the off-road arena, behind the scenes development of the bikes, the impact of the launch on the industry and then the start of the gruelling journey in to the fiercely contested race series.

The four-part series showcases Triumph’s ambitious plans to bring an entirely new and highly competitive contender to the MX, Enduro, Cross Country championships, documenting the determination and resolve that was required to transform Triumph’s significant motorsport investment into world‑class products and credible championship wins. As well as highlighting what the nascent Triumph off-road division has achieved in an incredibly short period of time, ALL IN shows how it will continue elevating every aspect of its off‑road performance and capabilities.

“The ALL IN series shows the passion and pride we put into this project,” said Ian Kimber, Triumph Motorcycles’ Head of Global Racing Programmes. “When we started the project in 2018 we knew we had the racing DNA and the engineering calibre to succeed, and that’s why we went all in: forging partnerships, developing testing programmes, and building a bespoke dealer network for a completely new range Motocross and Enduro bikes.

“Triumph’s move into MX, Enduro and Cross-Country championships, opened the doors on a new chapter in top-tier off-road racing. The ALL IN series highlights our journey so far and how we will continue to hone every aspect of our off‑road programmes. The journey has only just begun, but we are committed to being at the forefront of off-road racing.”

ALL IN Broadcast

The series will be available to watch at https://www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk/motorcycles/off-road/ or on YouTube.

**Episode 1: ALL IN – Without Compromise**

It began with a vision: There was a long-term strategic commitment built on heritage, ambition, and belief in the competitive edge that Triumph could bring to the off-road world.

Episode 2: ALL IN – Winning Mindset

Racing validates everything: with insights from Guillem Farres and Camden McLellan, this episode focuses on the challenges as well as the breakthrough victories, podiums, and global credibility Triumph earned in the Motocross, Supercross and MX2 World Championships.

Episode 3: ALL IN – Beyond Limits

Built to conquer every challenge: Enduro heroes Paul Edmondson and Jonny Walker highlight how Triumph’s enduro program demonstrated the outstanding capability of its new contender and its consistent ability to conquer the harshest Enduro GP, Super Enduro and Extreme Enduro conditions.

Episode 4: ALL IN – Commitment to Performance

Everything Triumph has achieved so far is only the foundation: This episode depicts how Triumph’s off-road journey to date is just the beginning and how its unerring focus on research and development, testing, engineering, and long-term investment will ensure it continues to perform at the very pinnacle off off-road motorsport.

Jett Lawrence to Miss SuperMotocross Playoffs

American Honda confirmed today that Jett Lawrence will miss all three rounds of the upcoming SuperMotocross Playoffs, to address the severe pain that he continues to experience in his right ankle that was originally injured last December while training. He was able to compete in the full AMA Pro Motocross series. While he was extremely competitive—winning four rounds and finishing second to teammate Hunter Lawrence in the final standings—Jett fought through varying degrees of pain and discomfort throughout the entire series, but he experienced a renewed level of intense pain and instability when he aggravated the injury during the opening moto at Ironman Raceway.

Jett is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday, September 9, at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. After speaking with the doctor, he felt it was best to address the pain and discomfort he’s experiencing in the ankle. Steadman Clinic specialists will continue to treat Lawrence as he recovers from this latest surgery.

“I’ve made the decision with my team to sit out the SMX series to get my ankle back to 100% for the longevity of my career,” Jett said. “I suffered through the summer and did everything I could to win the outdoor championship, but my ankle hasn’t felt right since the start of the season, and it’s even worse now after Ironman. I want to do everything I can to get back to being me. The most important thing is that I get back to being pain-free as I work towards next year. I appreciate the patience of my team, family and fans as I do everything I can to make that happen!”

The SuperMotocross Playoffs opener will take place September 12 in Columbus, Ohio, where Honda HRC Progressive will field newly crowned 450 AMA Pro Motocross Champion Hunter Lawrence in the premier class, along with Jo Shimoda and Chance Hymas in the support class. Hunter finished a close second to Jett last year in SMX, while Shimoda is the reigning 250 Champion.

“We’re sorry that Jett won’t be able to go for his fourth consecutive SMX Championship, but the entire team supports him in this decision,” said Brandon Wilson, Manager of Racing & Experiential at American Honda. “Although it would be great to see him battle for another SMX title, he has a long career ahead of him, and we’re in full support of doing what’s necessary to get back as close to 100% as possible. In the meantime, we look forward to taking on the SMX Playoffs with Hunter, Jo and Chance, all of whom should be very competitive.”

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