More from a press release issued by Suzuki Motor USA:

Suzuki’s Ken Roczen captures Cleveland Supercross Victory. Roczen and Suzuki Close In on Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship.

Round 14 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season returned to Cleveland, Ohio for the first time in 31 years. Sporadic rainfall, high winds, and temperature drops added challenges to final Triple Crown-format event of 2026. The dirt inside Huntington Bank Field rutted up, especially in the jump transitions and corners, throughout the night’s 3-Race format.

Race Highlights:

• Progressive Insurance Cycle Gear ECSTAR Suzuki
  • 450 Class
    • Ken Roczen delivered his fourth win of the season and moved to within one point of topping the championship standings.
• Twisted Tea Suzuki presented by Progressive Insurance
  • 450 Class
    • Colt Nichols, following a top-ten performance, opted out of the daytime LCQ due to an injury sustained leading up to the event. 

Ken Roczen (94) matched his season-best results in Triple Crown qualifying heading into the night’s racing. In Race 1, Roczen emerged from the first turn in fourth place. Roczen took over second place and set the fastest time through Sector 7 within the first two minutes of the 12-minute plus one lap Race. In Race 2, Roczen crossed the holeshot stripe in sixth. Roczen scrapped for every position, taking over the second-place spot after setting the Race’s fastest lap and fastest passes through Sectors 2 and 6 (the whoops). When the final gate dropped for the night, Roczen powered his Suzuki RM-Z450 down the start straight and grabbed the holeshot. Roczen appeared unaffected by the low-traction track conditions that slowed other riders. Roczen again set the fastest lap time and also grabbed the fastest times through Sectors 2, 6, and 7 as he pulled out a 9-second lead. Roczen took the Race 3 win; his (2-2-1) scores earned him the event’s overall victory, his fourth of 2026. The win moved Ken Roczen into a tie for tenth place on the sport’s all-time win list in the premier class. The Cleveland podium, the tenth for Roczen this season, moved him to within one podium of reaching the top-five on that historical list. The points from the Cleveland Supercross win nearly erased the points gap; Roczen and Suzuki now sit within one single point of the top of the standings with three rounds remaining on the Supercross season. 

“Cleveland, you are next level. Honestly, the entire weekend, I had an absolute blast,” said Roczen. “We had a lot of things going on with KR merch collab-ing with Machine Gun Kelly’s coffee shop. We had a lot of fans showing up, it was awesome. I spent about [two] hours there with everybody and we had a great time. And then also at Shooters [On the Water], we had the AC and JB Podcast. A lot of people showed up for that. We just overall had a great weekend to start off, and then Saturday with the potential of rain and a Triple Crown, it was [suddenly] a recipe for chaos. But I have to say for everything that was thrown at us today with the weather, we did a phenomenal job as a team. It’s not easy getting ready three times for three ‘main events,’ because they all count. Starts are really important, and the track itself was extremely difficult due to how hardpacked it was, how rutted it got, [and] how slippery it was. So, getting the win here with the 2-2-1, it was just an absolute next-level experience. I’m really taking these moments in, [and I] can’t wait for next weekend. We had a blast, it’s time to go home, recharge, and then come back in Philly.”

Colt Nichols (45) rode both qualifying sessions despite fighting through the pain of an injury received leading up to the event. The Triple Crown format qualifies only 22 riders into the evening’s racing and Nichols opted not to compete in the daytime LCQ after evaluating his condition. 

“There’s not much to say,” Nichols stated. “[I’m] dealing with some pain in my neck and attempted to ride in practice but couldn’t even put a lap together. So, I will get some scans and do whatever I can to be good for Philly.”

“It was a great night in Cleveland for the team. The energy in the city all week was palpable, and the fans really showed up for Ken,” said Dustin Pipes, Principal for the Twisted Tea/H.E.P. Motorsports/Suzuki presented by Progressive Insurance Team. “The weather made the race tricky, but Ken Roczen was able to come out with the overall win. Colt had issues with a neck injury, and we collectively decided to sit this round out after he tried to give it a go in qualifying. Now it’s on to Philadelphia.”

Round 15 of the 17-round series takes place on Saturday, April 25th inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The weather looks clear leading up to the event, with possible rain in the open stadium on race day. The Suzuki riders and team members are elated with their impressive performances that have positioned Suzuki to within one point of the championship and are looking forward to three more opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities. 

Ken Roczen’s race-winning RM-Z450 will become the property of one lucky race fan after the season is complete. The Kick Start for a Cause Sweepstakes benefits the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and will give Roczen’s actual Progressive Insurance Cycle Gear ECSTAR Suzuki race bike away. Fans can learn more by texting “SUZUKI” to 99126.

For the latest team updates, news, and race insights, visit SuzukiCycles.com/Racing/Motocross or pipesmotorsportsgroup.com.

More from a press release issued by Yamaha:

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing Sweeps the 250SX Podium in Cleveland. Nate Thrasher earns his first win of the season, Landen Gordon scores his first-career podium, and Cole Davies extends his 250SX Championship lead.

When you reach the closing stages of a championship, it’s not always just about stacking wins or extending the points lead. Sometimes, it’s about finding your way back or breaking through. On Saturday night in Cleveland, Ohio, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s 250 riders did all of that, delivering a podium sweep in the process.

Nate Thrasher led the charge, securing his first win of the season. Rookie Landen Gordon followed with a breakout performance, earning his first career podium with a runner-up finish in just his second professional start. Rounding out the sweep was points leader Cole Davies, who overcame adversity to claim third overall and further extend his championship lead. Add to that, it was also a great night for the team in the 450 class, with Cooper Webb and Justin Cooper finishing on the podium.

“It’s really tough to say anything other than it was a great night for the entire team,” said Wil Hahn, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s 250 Team General Manager. “All five guys that we had here are on the podium, and we extended the lead in the 250 championship – we can’t ask for much more.”

The first Supercross in Cleveland in more than three decades, Round 8 of the 250SX East Championship was also the final Triple Crown event of the season, and changing weather at the Huntington Bank Field added to the challenge.

Thrasher was quick from the start, and in the first main event, he moved to the front and led the first eight laps, ultimately finishing second. He then came out swinging in the twice-started second main event. After taking control early, he built a gap to remain unchallenged, putting himself in the overall lead heading into the final race.

As conditions worsened with continued rain, Thrasher didn’t get the start he was looking for in the final main but managed the race well, navigating the deteriorating track to finish fourth and secure the overall victory with a 2-1-4 score. The victory marked Thrasher’s first of the season and the seventh of his career, which also extended the team’s win streak and made him the fifth Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider to win in the 250SX class this year.

“It was a great day,” said Thrasher. “The first race got off to a great start, but I really didn’t ride my best, and got a little arm pump. In the second race, I got the win, but that last one didn’t come easy. I had to fight for it. I didn’t ride my best in the beginning, but we sorted it out, and at the end I felt unbelievable. In those last four laps, I was just able to click them off, be consistent, and get the overall win with 2-1-4 on the night. I just had great starts all day. It was an awesome race win, the seventh of my career – it’s an unbelievable feeling.”

It was also a standout night for his young teammate, Landen Gordon, who showed poise amidst the chaos of a Triple Crown event. He got great starts in all three main events and rode a strong pace, earning a fourth-place finish and a pair of runner-up finishes, securing second overall and his first podium in the pro ranks. 

“It was an awesome day for me,” said Gordon. “Second pro race and finishing second overall – it couldn’t have gone much better. I was pretty close to a first place, actually, which is unreal. It was a pretty consistent day for me. I learned a lot in my first Triple Crown. Let’s keep it going!”

For championship leader Cole Davies, it was an eventful day in Cleveland, but the New Zealander showed resilience. He started strong in the opening race, charging into second before a tip-over dropped him to sixth. He had another moment as he tried to make his way through, but would regroup and make the pass for fifth on the final lap. Then, a crash after the start of the second main event had him back in 14th, but the race was red-flagged and brought about a complete restart, with Davies finishing fourth.

In the final race, Davies grabbed the holeshot, set the fastest lap early, and controlled the race from the front to take the win. Although he ended up tied in points with his championship rival – Seth Hammaker – the commanding victory secured third overall, which further strengthened his championship lead to 22 points with two rounds remaining.

“It was a pretty wild Triple Crown, but I still managed a podium,” said Davies. “I went down in Race 1 and came together hard with another rider in Race 2, but I didn’t give up and fought through it. The bike was handling the conditions really well, especially in Race 3, where I pulled the holeshot and took the win. Our championship lead stretched out a little further heading into Philadelphia next weekend. Congrats to the boys – they rode well tonight.”

The Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship now heads to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for Round 9 of the 250SX East Championship at Lincoln Financial Field on April 25.

More from a press release issued by Kawasaki:

Kawasaki riders battle through changing conditions at Cleveland triple crown.

Monster Energy® Kawasaki riders Chase Sexton and Garrett Marchbanks took on the unique demands of the Triple Crown format in Cleveland, battling through three intense races in rapidly changing conditions to finish fourth and 11th overall in the 450SX Class, respectively. In the 250SX Class, Monster Energy® Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider Seth Hammaker delivered a standout performance with a race win and consistent Top 5 finishes to secure fourth overall, while teammates Nick Romano and Drew Adams battled through adversity throughout the night, with Romano finishing 11th overall and Adams 20th after both riders were forced to retire early due to separate on-track incidents.

Race conditions in Cleveland proved to be a defining factor throughout the afternoon. What began as a clear and promising day quickly shifted as winds picked up and rain moved into the area, transforming the track into a slick, rutted, and technical surface. Combined with a condensed and frequently adjusted schedule due to weather delays, riders were challenged to quickly adapt to evolving track conditions that deteriorated with each gate drop.

In 450SX qualifying, Sexton steadily improved across both sessions, moving from 10th in the first qualifier to seventh in the second to secure seventh overall. Marchbanks started out the day strong, qualifying 13th overall after finishing ninth in the first session and 12th in the second.

450 Race 1 of the Triple Crown saw both riders fight forward after challenging starts. Marchbanks quickly found his rhythm, making decisive passes to climb inside the Top 10, ultimately finishing ninth. Sexton followed a similar charge through the field, building momentum as the race progressed and working his way up to seventh by the checkered flag. Race 2 showcased Sexton’s speed at the front, launching out of the gate on his KX™450SR to secure an early second-place position. He maintained a strong pace throughout the race, engaging in a back-and-forth battle for second before crossing the line in third. Marchbanks, once again navigating traffic from a mid-pack start and early crash, steadily climbed through the field to finish 13th. In the final race, Sexton put himself in contention early with another strong start, battling inside the Top 5 and ultimately finishing fourth. Marchbanks continued his consistent effort, working through a chaotic race that included a mid-race incident while battling for position, to secure 10th. Despite the challenges, Marchbanks showcased his raw speed throughout the day, recording the fastest sector time in a different section of the track in each race. Sexton’s combined results earned him fourth overall, with Marchbanks finishing 11th. Sexton currently sits sixth in the 450SX championship standings, with Marchbanks moving up two positions to 14th.

Chase Sexton: “Cleveland was a tough night with how much the track changed from start to finish, but I’m taking a lot of positives out of it. I felt more comfortable on the bike as the night went on and started to find a better flow in the later races, which is something we’ve been building toward. The results don’t fully show it, but I feel like we’re getting closer each weekend. Now it’s about putting everything together for a full night in Philly next week.”

Garrett Marchbanks: “It was a tough night in Cleveland. I had a pretty big crash in the first race and was feeling it a bit going into the second, especially with how gnarly the track got with the conditions. In the second race, I felt really good and was making progress, but I got tangled up with another rider and went down. My bike pinned my leg for a bit, which cost me a lot of time. I was able to come back from last and make some passes, so that was a positive. Overall, the speed is there, and I feel like we’re making big improvements on the bike. Now it’s just about putting it all together and getting back inside the Top 10.”

In the 250SX Class, Hammaker established himself as a frontrunner early, qualifying second overall after strong performances in both sessions. Adams also showed promising speed with a sixth-place result in the opening qualifier, followed by ninth in the second to qualify 12th overall. Romano struggled to put in a clean lap in either qualifying session, logging a lap just one position shy of the cutoff for the race program. He went into the last chance qualifier, holding the lead for the beginning of the race before having a setback, but ultimately securing the last transfer spot into the Triple Crown.

250 Race 1 saw Hammaker capitalize on a strong start, quickly inserting himself into podium contention before making an assertive move into the lead. From there, he controlled the race with confidence and precision, capturing a decisive victory on his KX™250. Romano put together a solid ride through the pack to finish seventh, while Adams rebounded from an early deficit to secure ninth. In Race 2, Hammaker shot down the start straight with the front of the pack, while Adams was unfortunately sidelined following an on-track incident that led to a red flag restart, forcing him to retire early from the rest of competition. Following the restart, Hammaker maintained his composure near the front, navigating multiple position changes and late-race battles to secure third, while Romano continued his steady progression with a ninth-place finish. The final race presented adversity for Hammaker after being pinched off entering the first turn leaving him deep in the field. Undeterred, Hammaker did everything he could to come through the field with a determined charge to finish sixth. Romano’s night came to an early end after a crash while battling through the field. Hammaker’s 1-3-6 finishes secured him fourth overall, with Romano and Adams finishing 11th and 20th overall, respectively. Additional Team Green™ strength was evident as MX6 Racing’s Derek Kelley and Henry Miller placed their machines eighth and ninth overall, highlighting multiple Kawasaki finishes inside the Top 10. Hammaker remains second in the 250SX Eastern Divisional Championship, with Romano holding 11th and Adams 21st heading into Hammaker’s hometown race in Philadelphia.

Seth Hammaker: “Today started off feeling really good. The track was in great shape early on before the weather came in, and I felt strong in the first race getting the win. After that, the conditions changed a lot with the rain, and it made things pretty challenging. I had a crash off the start in the final race and had to come from the back of the field, but I put my head down and charged as far forward as I could to sixth. Being one spot off the podium and fourth overall is tough, especially since I feel like I’ve been riding the best I have all season. The last couple of weekends haven’t gone my way, but I’m looking forward to bouncing back at my hometown race in Philly.”

Nick Romano: “Cleveland wasn’t the best day for me overall. It started off a little rough, but I was able to turn things around in the first two races with a seventh and a ninth, which was solid considering how the day was going. In the final race, I tried to salvage what I could, but ended up going down again after getting landed on, which put me out early. It’s frustrating, but there are still positives to take away from the weekend. We’ll keep working and move on to Philly.”

Drew Adams: “It’s really frustrating to have the night end early like that, especially after coming back from my injury and just trying to get back into a rhythm. I was starting to feel a bit better on the bike, so to have it end that way is disappointing.”

More from a press release issued by Honda HRC:

Hunter Lawrence Retains Championship Lead Following Challenging Cleveland Triple Crown Supercross.

• Australian salvages sixth place overall with 1-5-14 results
• Lawrence has a one-point advantage with three rounds remaining

After three decades away from Cleveland, AMA Supercross made a long-awaited return to the shores of Lake Erie, which hosted the final Triple Crown event of 2026. Although Honda HRC Progressive rider Hunter Lawrence kicked off the round with a holeshot and race 1 win, the day unraveled as rain showers came in. Despite the adversity and uncharacteristic poor starts in the final two races, the Australian managed to secure a sixth-overall result, keeping the 450SX championship lead by one point.

The first of three premier-class races saw Lawrence get a signature holeshot aboard his CRF450RWE and lead from start to finish, with no challenges to speak of. As track conditions deteriorated with increasing rainfall, the remaining races proved more challenging. Despite a difficult race 2 start, Lawrence demonstrated strong race craft, advancing from ninth to fifth in the opening laps. Although the frontrunners had already established a gap, he maintained consistency to finish fifth and stay in contention for the overall podium.

In the last race of the evening, the number 96 got pinched off at the start and found himself mid-pack. As he started to make his way forward, an early-race incident in the whoops saw him drop to 14^th. After remounting, Lawrence noticed his fuel-tank vent hose had been dislodged in the fall, but he remained composed and pushed forward, climbing back to 11^th. His progress was halted by a second incident (this one with another rider), and he ultimately crossed the line in 14^th, securing sixth on the night.

Quad Lock Honda rider Joey Savatgy finished an impressive fifth overall, just ahead of Lawrence. His teammates—Shane McElrath, Dean Wilson and Christian Craig—completed the event in 10^th, 12^th and 13^th overall, respectively.

NOTES

• Middlefield, Ohio, dealership Just for Fun Honda enhanced the fan experience within the Honda HRC Progressive pit area through an interactive pop-up stand, showcasing a CRF250R, a CRF110F and additional products, while engaging directly with fans and customers.

• Several Red Riders were absent from the Cleveland round while recovering from injury, including Honda HRC Progressive’s Jo Shimoda (ankle), as well as Phoenix Honda racers Cullin Park (shoulder surgery) and Evan Ferry (right ACL). Shimoda and Park aim to be back for AMA Pro Motocross, while Ferry will miss an undetermined portion of the outdoor series.

• In 250SX East qualifying, Short Racing’s John Short IV was seventh, his best showing of the season. Jeremy Hand (Valley Motorsports) qualified in 16^th, Phoenix Racing Honda rider Gavin Towers was 18^th and Storm Lake Honda riders Luke Neese and Izaih Clark were 17^th and 20^th, respectively. Clark went on to win the 250SX LCQ, securing a coveted spot in the Triple Crown program and ended the night in 10^th position overall thanks to 10-10-15 finishes in the three races. Towers finished 14^th overall, while Short, Neese and Hand finished 16^th, 17^th and 19^th overall, respectively. 

• Lawrence clocked the fastest time in 450SX qualifying. Quad Lock Honda riders Joey Savatgy, Christian Craig, Shane McElrath and Dean Wilson qualified in eighth, ninth, 11^th and 14^th, respectively. Privateer Red Rider Zack Williams (McGinley Clinic) qualified 25^th.

• Despite setbacks in races 2 and 3, Lawrence maintains the championship lead over Ken Roczen, by one point. Cooper Webb is another 21 points back, while Eli Tomac exited the main program following a qualifying crash and slipped to fourth in the standings.

• Honda HRC Progressive heads to Philadelphia for round 15 of AMA Supercross on Saturday, April 25.

Hunter Lawrence: “For this Triple Crown, we had a lot of weather coming in. The day started out really good, as I was P1 in qualifying. In the first race, I had a good start and checked out. In races 2 and 3, I just didn’t get the best starts, just couldn’t get the traction I needed, and made it tough on myself. When you don’t get a good start, you get put in not the best situations, and the last race kind of all came undone. I had a crash in the rutted whoop section, and then another rider hit my front wheel. We salvaged only losing nine points, which feels better than what I thought it was going to be, for how bad the last one was. On to Philadelphia now.”

Lars Lindstrom – Team Manager: “A very up-and-down day for us, with qualifying and the first race going absolutely perfectly. We had been watching the weather all week, knowing that rain seemed imminent; the radar during the afternoon showed that we could possibly miss it completely, but the tail end of the rain cell was heavier than expected. Although the rain and conditions could’ve been much worse, the track was still very slippery and tricky. We didn’t execute the starts that we needed in the final two races, and that put us in positions that are tough to make it back from, and also where you have to push harder than you want to in order to catch up. We’ll make sure that we do our due diligence to improve our starts in wet weather, especially since it’s possible that the last three rounds could be mud races.”

More from a press release issued by Husqvarna:

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Daxton Bennick claims fourth in Cleveland Triple Crown. Teammate Malcolm Stewart earns P7 overall in 450SX following trio of main events.

 

 

 

 

 

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More from a press release issued by KTM:

Challenging Cleveland triple crown for Red Bull KTM Factory Team.

Round 14 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship proved a challenging outing for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, with Jorge Prado finishing 15th overall in the Triple Crown and Eli Tomac forced to withdraw from the event altogether following a crash in the opening qualifying session.

Supercross made a high-profile return to Cleveland, with Huntington Bank Field hosting the 14th round of the SMX World Championship season after inclement weather persisted in the region this week.

On the soft, technical layout, Prado quickly found comfort aboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION during qualifying, posting the fifth-fastest time of 45.083s to take confidence into the upcoming three-race format.

The opening race of the Triple Crown saw Prado complete the first lap in fourth position, eventually crossing the line in P14 after experiencing vision difficulties in the challenging conditions.

Prado claimed 15th place in Race 2, before the four-time world champion earned another P15 in the third and final outing to finish 15th for the round. He sits 10th in the 450SX standings with just three rounds remaining in Supercross.

 

Jorge Prado: “It was a rough day in Cleveland. The Triple Crown format is still new to me and the conditions were challenging also, but I gained more experience and that is what is important this year. Three to go – we will keep learning, and I’m excited for the next few races to finish the season.”

Two-time 450SX Champion Tomac entered Cleveland only 15 points outside of the red plate, however, a heavy crash in the whoops during this morning’s Q1 session would ultimately end his weekend.

Tomac attempted to ride in the second session, before the decision was made for him to park his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION and undergo further medical evaluation after experiencing ongoing discomfort in his hip region. Further information will be released once available.

Next Race: April 25 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania