More from a press release issued by Honda HRC:

Commanding Victory for Lawrence, who Reclaims Sole Possession of Red Plate. 

• Australian delivers fourth win of the season with a statement ride in Nashville
• Lawrence extends championship advantage to 10 points

With a crash and subsequent sore wrist having affected his performances at the previous two rounds, Honda HRC Progressive rider Hunter Lawrence came to the Nashville round feeling relatively fit. The outcome was a return to the form he had shown earlier in the season, with a composed and dominating ride, his fourth premier-class victory of the season and sole possession of the red plate. In challenging, deteriorating conditions, the Australian combined focus and speed to win comfortably and extend his championship lead to 10 points.

The 450SX main event saw Lawrence nearly claim the holeshot before he slid and was relegated to fifth by the end of the first lap. Remaining calm and calculated, he quickly worked his way through the field, moving into second in the opening minutes and setting his sights on the leading Ken Roczen. Lawrence studied the evolving track conditions, waiting to make his move until after the race’s halfway point. Immediately after executing a decisive pass, he established control of the race, showcasing superior pace and consistency as he steadily built a gap, ultimately crossing the line with an advantage of more than seven seconds over runner-up Cooper Webb.

Behind him, Quad Lock Honda Racing riders Shane McElrath, Dean Wilson, Christian Craig and Joey Savatgy finished 10^th, 11^th, 14^th and 16^th, respectively, while McGinley Clinic-backed privateer Zack Williams completed the main event in 20^th place.

NOTES

• Ahead of race day, Hunter Lawrence and Jett Lawrence connected with fans during a meet-and-greet at Nashville’s Gibson Garage on Friday, signing autographs and taking part in an exclusive fan experience.

• Currently sidelined with a foot/ankle injury, Jett remained engaged with fans throughout the weekend. He attended Saturday’s autograph session alongside Hunter, and helped call the 250SX East main event in the broadcast booth. Jett returned to riding on a turn track last week and is expected to resume motocross training soon, with the goal of lining up for the AMA Pro Motocross opener in Pala, California, May 30.

• Three days after a crash at last week’s St. Louis round, Honda HRC Progressive’s Jo Shimoda was diagnosed with a small fracture in his left fibula. The Japanese racer will sit out the remainder of AMA Supercross in an effort to be ready for the AMA Pro Motocross season. The team’s injured 250SX West ride, Chance Hymas, is also hoping to be back for the start of the outdoors series.

• Honda HRC Progressive sponsor SKDA prepared special guitar graphics for Hunter’s CRF450RWE race bike, as part of a collaboration with Gibson and Gibson Garage, complemented by custom Alpinestars riding gear. Hunter was also presented with a custom Gibson guitar (Gibson guitars were also presented to the podium finishers as trophies). “Gibson holds such a prestigious, elite aura in Nashville, with all the rock stars and artists that they support,” Hunter said. “When you’re in the Gibson Garage, and you’re walking through the backstage areas, you just can’t help but feel this presence of greatness, and it’s cool.”

• Chattanooga, Tennessee, dealership Southern Honda Powersports enhanced the fan experience through an interactive activation within the Honda HRC Progressive pit area, where they showcased CRF450R and CRF250R machines and interacted with fans and customers.

• A group of Honda associates and managers from American Honda’s Alpharetta, Georgia, Powersports Headquarters attended the Nashville race, cheering Hunter to his fourth victory of the season.

• Despite the absence of Shimoda, Red Riders pushed hard in 250SX East qualifying, with Jeremy Hand (Valley Motorsports) the best of them in 11^th. Phoenix Racing Honda riders Gavin Towers and Even Ferry were 14^th and 20^th, respectively, Storm Lake Honda riders Luke Neese and Izaih Clark qualified 15^th and 17^th, Ryder Floyd (Ti Lube Honda) was 22^nd, and Short Racing’s John Short IV qualified in 25^th.

• Hunter posted the second-best time in 450SX combined qualifying. Quad Lock Honda riders Joey Savatgy, Dean Wilson, Christian Craig and Shane McElrath qualified close together, in 12^th, 13^th, 15^th and 16^th, respectively. Other Red Riders included Zack Williams (McGinley Clinic), Kyle Bitterman (Underdog Racing) and Ronnie Orres (Lasting Impressions) who qualified 25^th, 30^th and 42^nd, respectively.

• Several Red Riders advanced through the 250SX East heat races, including Towers, Clark, Hand and Neese, while Floyd secured his main-event position through the LCQ.

• Hunter nailed a strong start in the first 450SX heat race, quickly moving into second place out of the first corner. He maintained the position throughout, securing a favorable gate pick for the main event. Savatgy and McElrath followed with fourth- and eighth-place finishes, respectively. In the second heat race, Craig and Wilson finished sixth and seventh, and Williams secured his place in the main event with a fourth-place finish in the 450 LCQ.

• Neese was the top Honda rider in the 250SX East main event, with an 11^th-place result. Towers and Floyd were 15^th and 16^th, respectively, while Hand and Clark were 20^th and 21^st.

• Hunter turned the fastest lap time of the 450SX main event, on his way to the victory.

• Hunter has a positive history with the Nashville round, as it’s where he clinched the 2023 250SX East Region crown, earning the final victory of his 250 supercross career.

• With this year’s Nashville premier-class victory, Hunter now holds four 450SX wins on the season and in his career, and he takes a 10-point advantage in the title chase, with four rounds remaining.

• Next, Honda HRC Progressive heads to Round 14 of AMA Supercross in Cleveland.

Hunter Lawrence: “We’ve still got four more races. That’s a lot of racing, so I’m just trying to get as many points, trying to make up for the past two weekends. Looking back to Detroit, maybe I should’ve settled for third? Maybe I wouldn’t have crashed, and I’d still have a pretty healthy double-digit points lead. But it just puts an emphasis on how important it is to be the healthiest version of yourself at every round; I have a whole newfound respect for the boys that have been doing this year in and year out. We just left the bike as it was all day. It was good, and I feel like that kind of track was more about just getting in tune with the feeling and the traction. When you have so much horsepower and you have to be so smooth, it’s tricky.”

Lars Lindstrom: “What an incredible weekend here in Nashville, which is one of the rounds that everybody looks forward to because of its location. Hunter capped off an epic weekend and collaboration with Gibson guitars, with an epic ride to take the win and gain back a huge a chunk of the points we gave away in Detroit. The track couldn’t have been more different than it was last weekend, and I’m ecstatic on Hunter’s line choices, decision-making and aggressiveness to make his way to the front today. I think this gave us an injection of energy into the team, and we’re ready to take the next four rounds individually and make sure we do everything to get the best result at each one. I want to give a huge shout-out to SKDA for producing one of the coolest-looking kits that we’ve ever had—the positive feedback was overwhelming! I love guitars and am a bit of an amateur player myself, and for me, Gibson guitars are like factory Honda race bikes—the best in the world! I was super proud and stoked to be able to do this collaboration.”

More from a press release issued by Yamaha:

Cooper Webb Returns to the Podium in Nashville. Momentum shifts back in Cooper Webb’s direction as the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider overcomes adversity to score a runner-up finish in Nashville.

In addition to the stacked field in Monster Energy AMA Supercross’ premier class, it’s the elements that can test some of the best riders in the world. After the deep, rutted conditions at the previous round inside The Dome at America’s Center in St.Louis, Nashville’s Nissan Stadium delivered the opposite – a hard-packed, sun-baked surface that left little room for error on Saturday afternoon.

One thing never changes, however, and that is Cooper Webb’s drive to achieve the best results no matter what he’s faced with. That persistence and work ethic paid off in Tennessee, with the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider returning to the podium as he fought his way back from a bad start to finish second.

“Yeah, man, it was pretty gnarly,” said Webb about the conditions. “After last weekend, we had probably the softest track, and this one was like concrete. So yeah, it was tough – really sketchy. You wanted to push, but you really couldn’t. I’m happy with it, though. We made it through safe.”

It was a good day overall for the reigning 450SX Champion. After qualifying fourth, Webb got a strong start to the heat race in the top five and made his way to third on the second lap. He ran a good pace, setting the fastest lap on Lap 6 and ultimately crossing the line third. In the main event, Webb was 12th after the start. Despite the setback, he put his head down and made his way through to sixth, and then passed his teammate Justin Cooper on Lap 8. It was an eventful race in the tricky conditions, with multiple riders crashing.

“Qualifying went well, I was fourth and right in the mix,” said Webb. “Then I rode really well in the heat race, but ended up third. In the main event, I got a terrible start. I made some passes and got myself kind of into a podium position. I was catching (Justin) Hill and got around him, then Kenny (Roczen) gave us a little bit of a gift.”

After making the pass on Justin Hill for second, Webb ran a strong pace in the closing laps to move closer to Hunter Lawrence. In the end, there was too much time lost in the beginning to advance further. After a frustrating few rounds off the podium, it was a nice momentum shift for the three-time 450SX Champion to score the runner-up finish.

“It was good to get second and get the ball rolling in a good way after these last few weekends,” said Webb. “I needed a podium for sure. We’re a little under the weather, so we will regroup and hopefully come back and get a win next week.”

It was an up-and-down day for his teammate Justin Cooper. The New Yorker showed strength from the start, grabbing the holeshot in his heat race and setting the pace up front. As the clock ran out, Hunter Lawrence closed the gap, but Cooper kept cool under pressure and threw down his fastest lap of the race on the penultimate lap, riding on to score his second consecutive 450SX Heat Race win. The tide turned with a chaotic start that set the tone of his main event, but thankfully Cooper kept it on two wheels. Back in seventh on the opening lap, he made his way through to fifth and battled for position, but dropped back to seventh after the halfway mark, where he would finish.

“It was a really tough day, honestly,” said Cooper. “All the way from the start of practice, this track, I felt, was the worst dirt of the year, and it didn’t help that it was a day race, so the conditions were tough. I had a really good heat race. I was able to lead, start to finish. In the main event, I did everything but go down in the first turn. I hit a lot of people, and then just never found a flow. I continued to drop a couple of spots and ended up seventh. I’m just glad to get out of here on this one. It wasn’t a great race for me, but we’ll take the positives and bring it to next weekend.”

“Overall, it was a pretty decent day,” said Rich Simmons, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s 450 Team Manager. “Qualifying went well, and Justin had a great heat race – a good start and good lap times. Even Webb had good times in that heat race, but neither of the guys had a good start in the main event, and the track was horrendous. So yeah, happy to leave with a second-place finish. We will just keep working, take the positives from here, and move on to next weekend.”

The focus shifts to Round 14, which is the final Triple Crown event of the season and an all-new venue for everyone as Monster Energy AMA Supercross makes a long-awaited return to Cleveland, Ohio, on April 18. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb heads to Huntington Bank Field fourth in the 450SX standings and 28 points from the current points-leader, Hunter Lawrence, with teammate Justin Cooper maintaining fifth. 

Cole Davies Extends 250SX East Lead with Commanding Nashville Supercross Victory. 

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cole Davies continues to build momentum with his fourth victory of the season. 

The mission is the 250SX East Championship. On Saturday afternoon in Nashville, Tennessee,  Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cole Davies took another big step toward that goal. The young New Zealander once again delivered a commanding performance on one of the most challenging tracks of the season to further advance his lead in the title chase.

Davies showed speed from the start in the hard-packed conditions, qualifying just shy of the top spot. After the first gate drop of the day, he got a great start, quickly claimed the lead, and remained unchallenged to score his fifth heat race win of the season. Although he didn’t repeat that start in the main event, he worked his way from sixth to second in the opening laps. After making the pass on teammate Nate Thrasher, he put his head down and built a comfortable gap to secure his fourth win of the season. It was another impressive ride from Davies, who now holds a 19-point lead in the 250SX East Championship with three rounds remaining.

“It was a solid ride tonight,” Davies said. “I just focused on making passes where I could and didn’t force anything – I let the race come to me. The track was gnarly all day, especially the whoops; they were like walls. I made the pass for the lead with 11 minutes to go and just put my head down from there. Being a big country music fan, taking the win here feels pretty special. Championship lead extended – we’re right where we want to be.”

It was a home race for Nate Thrasher, who, now back to full fitness, got the day off to a strong start. After qualifying third, he grabbed the holeshot in his heat race and led for most of it before being passed in the final laps by Seth Hammaker and finished second.

As the track conditions worsened throughout the day, Thrasher was outside of his comfort zone in the main event. Despite that, he put himself in position to contend for the podium. He got another good start in the main event, took the lead on the opening lap, and led the first four laps before Davies made his way through. The Tennessee rider got shuffled back to fourth but stayed in the fight. In the final laps, Daxton Bennick and Hammaker went down in front of the mechanic’s area, moving Thrasher back up to second, where he would finish to secure his first podium of the season.

“I felt like I was riding really well in the heat race,” said Thrasher. “I just didn’t quite get the win in that one, but I felt like my speed was solid. The track just kept getting harder-packed, and I started struggling a bit. I’ve never really been a super hard-packed guy. I got a little lucky with it for sure, but we’ll take it. I put myself in a good situation to get on the podium, but just didn’t have the riding I needed to contend for the win. There’s a lot to improve on still, but the last two weeks have been a lot better, and we’ll keep building.”

Making his pro debut in Monster Energy AMA Supercross in Nashville, Landen Gordon had a strong showing. He qualified sixth and got a good start to his heat race, slotting into third and running a strong pace to maintain the position to the checkers. Unfortunately, in the main event, he was involved in a first-turn incident that damaged his wheel. After pulling into the mechanic’s area for a wheel change, he rejoined the race and continued on to gain valuable experience, finishing 22nd.

“I had a good day in Nashville for my pro debut,” said Gordon. “I learned a lot and got third place in the heat race. I had a good start in the main, but caught another rider’s footpeg in the first turn, and ended up having to pull into the mechanic’s area to change my front wheel. I got back on the track three laps down, but overall it was a great experience – onto the next one.”

“Honestly, it was a good day all around,” said Wil Hahn, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s 250 Team General Manager. “A 1-2 finish, and Cole got the heat race win and showed a lot of maturity again in year two. Nate almost won his heat and showed some real fight in that race. Then, getting back on the podium this year – we’re heading in the right direction. With Landen stepping up this weekend, I thought he showed really good maturity, too. It’s a shame that his wheel was sacrificed in that first turn in the main event.”

Next up, the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship heads to Cleveland, Ohio, for Round 8 of the 250SX East Championship and the final Triple Crown event of the season at Huntington Bank Field on April 18.

More from a press release issued by Suzuki: 

Suzuki’s Ken Roczen podiums Nashville Supercross. Roczen and Suzuki Take Over Second Place in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Standings.

Slick track conditions and a daytime race schedule greeted riders at the Nashville Supercross, Round 13 of the 17-round Monster Energy AMA Supercross season. Hot, sunny weather baked the hardpack soil inside the open-air Nissan Stadium. As traction diminished throughout the racing, most of the track increasingly favored smooth riding, while the sand section was tight with a bold triple-in option.

Race Highlights:

• Progressive Insurance Cycle Gear ECSTAR Suzuki
  • 450 Class
    • Ken Roczen led 12 laps of the main event and advanced into second place in the title chase.
• Twisted Tea Suzuki presented by Progressive Insurance
  • 450 Class
    • Colt Nichols earned another top-ten result with a strong charge throughout the main event.

Ken Roczen (94) delivered a third-place result in the second qualifying session and in the day’s overall qualifying standings. Roczen went into the racing optimistic to close in on his target of the 2026 Supercross championship. After a mid-pack start in his heat, Roczen moved quickly into fourth; he set the fastest times through track Sectors 6 (the whoops) and 9 in the process. A small mistake in the sand section put Roczen on the ground, but he rebounded for a fourth-place heat race result. In the main event, Roczen was pinched off down the start straight; he dove hard to the inside and emerged at the holeshot stripe in second place. With less than a minute off the race clock, Roczen sailed into the lead and defended for twelve laps while setting the fastest times through Sectors 1, 4, and 7. A minor slide-out before the triple on lap 13 resulted in Roczen needing to roll the jump and give up the lead, then a fall on lap 14 put Roczen back to fourth. The track deteriorated, yet Roczen finessed his way forward. Incredibly, Roczen set the race’s fastest time through the whoops (Sector 6) on lap 20 of the 24-lap race. When the checkered flag flew, Roczen claimed third place and his ninth podium of the season. 

“It was a pretty tough day, [and] a super-early day. We knew with the warmer weather that the track was going to be extremely dry,” said Roczen. “After a tough heat race, I ended up fourth. We went into the main event still having high hopes though, and we led there for quite a few laps until [another rider] got by me. I was planning on bringing it home in second place; we had a little bit of a gap to third. [Then] I just made a mistake and lost it and tipped it over. After I got back up, luckily I was able to get it going quickly and ended up passing [the early race leader] for third and brought it home on the podium… Of course, I would have liked to have gotten those couple of [additional] points [from] being in second, but we will take what we got right now.”

Colt Nichols (45) used season-best speed in the second qualifying session to match his season-best overall qualifying result. In his heat race, Nichols found himself outside of the top ten in the early laps but moved his way into a direct transfer spot at the checkered flag. In the main, he found himself back in the pack early; Nichols used his Suzuki RM-Z450’s smooth power delivery to find a flow on the slick track, climb through the field, and earn his second top-ten result of the season. 

“It was a much better night for me,” stated Nichols. “I qualified a lot better, and the bike felt awesome; I was really stoked with the progress we made this week. The heat race was a little bit rough, and I started pretty poorly in the main. We just kept digging in, picking some guys off, some riders fell, but we ended up P-9 on the night. I’m really happy to be back [to a] single digit [result] and we’ll keep digging these last four [rounds].”

“It was a really good day for the team, considering a fall in the main for Ken,” said Dustin Pipes, Team Principal for the Twisted Tea/H.E.P. Motorsports/Suzuki presented by Progressive Insurance Team. “Qualifying went well, third and 11th for Ken and Colt. Ken fell in the heat and had to come back; he got fourth in the heat. The main event was going well for Ken, too. We led a very good portion of it, more than half of the main, and then we got passed by [another rider who] was riding a really good race. [Then] Ken just had a small, weird fall that dropped us down to fourth. But he recouped and got back up to third, so it’s good to have a podium with Ken. We’re now 10 points out of the title lead and I think that’s a good position to be in with four rounds to go. Colt rode his way from about 16th to ninth in the main; it was a really good main event for him. We made some fork and shock changes for him throughout the week; we knew he was in a better place going in, and it showed. I’m just glad to confirm that we’re heading in the right direction with Colt, and I look for him to close out these last four rounds strong.”

The riders will tackle the third and final Triple Crown event of the season on Saturday, April 18th inside Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The stadium is also open-air, and early weather reports indicate that rain may play a part at Round 14. The Suzuki riders and team members are excited to hold second-place in the points and look forward to capitalizing at the remaining rounds to capture the Supercross title. 

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

More from a press release issued by Monster Energy Kawasaki:

Monster Energy Kawasaki riders capture Top 5 finishes in Nashville.

Monster Energy® Kawasaki rider Chase Sexton delivered a strong charge through the field at Round 13 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in Nashville, finishing fourth in the 450 Main Event on a dry and slick race track. Teammate Garrett Marchbanks continued to build momentum throughout the night, earning an eighth-place finish. In the 250SX Class, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider Seth Hammaker showed front-running speed throughout the day, finishing fifth in the main event after battling up front. Teammates Nick Romano and Drew Adams added eighth and 10th-place finishes, respectively, with Adams turning in a determined ride in front of his hometown crowd in Tennessee.

Sexton and Marchbanks built momentum throughout the first day race of the season as they adapted to the track’s dry and difficult conditions. Sexton experienced an early setback in the first qualifying session after a mistake placed him 11th, but he was able to rebound with a stronger ride in the second session to secure eighth overall in qualifying under one second back from the fastest time. Marchbanks delivered consistent laps across both sessions, improving his times and positioning himself 14th overall, with both riders gaining a sense of comfort heading into the race program.

During 450 Heat 1, Marchbanks capitalized on a strong start to place himself inside the Top 5 early, maintaining a competitive pace as the track conditions continued to deteriorate. He navigated the rhythm sections with confidence and remained in contention before ultimately finishing sixth. Sexton started deep in the field and demonstrated his ability to charge forward, making steady and controlled passes through the pack to secure a seventh-place finish and transfer directly into the main event.

The 450 Main Event saw both riders work forward from outside the Top 10, with each finding momentum as the race unfolded. Sexton settled into a strong rhythm and began methodically working his way through the field after rounding the first turn in 17th position, the No.4 Kawasaki executed clean passes and capitalized on opportunities as riders made mistakes. After a brief off-track moment, he quickly regrouped and continued his charge, making a decisive pass to move into fifth before advancing into fourth with another well-timed move. Maintaining a consistent pace through the closing laps, Sexton closed in on a podium finish but ultimately secured a fourth-place finish that reflected his late-race strength and progression throughout the night. Marchbanks also showed determination throughout the main event, pushing into the Top 10 and set the fastest segment time of the race across the slick start straight to the triple. He continued to advance, picking off riders with strong passes, ultimately taking eighth-place. Following Round 13, Sexton sits sixth in the 450 Championship standings, while Marchbanks holds 16th overall.

Seth Hammaker: “Qualifying felt really good, I felt comfortable with the track right away and was able to put in some strong laps. The heat went well too. I got off to a good start, made the pass for the lead, and felt confident heading into the main event. In the main event, I didn’t get the best start, but I was able to work my way around the inside and come out near the front. I made a few quick passes and got up into second, then I was focused on chasing down first place. I made a mistake in the rhythm section and clipped a tuff block, which sent me off the bike and set me back. From there, I regrouped and was able to charge back into podium position. Late in the race, there was another incident that put me down again, but I kept pushing and fought back to finish third. It was a tough race, but overall I felt really good about my riding and the progress we made. It’s not over and we’ll push again next week to fight for this championship.”

Garrett Marchbanks: “It was a solid day overall. Qualifying wasn’t where we wanted it to be, but we made some really positive changes going into the night show. In the heat race, it took me a couple of laps to get going, but once I settled in, I started to feel more comfortable with the bike. In the main event, I had an OK start and got a little caught up in the first turn, but I was able to make some good passes early and start moving forward. Around halfway through, I found a good flow and was able to put in some strong laps and continue making progress. I got up to eighth and tried to push for seventh, but they were a bit too far ahead, so I focused on riding my own race and finishing strong. Overall, a solid step in the right direction.”

In the 250SX Class, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki riders set the tone early with strong qualifying performances, led by Hammaker, who secured fastest overall qualifier after finishing second in the first qualifying session and topping the second session by almost four tenths of a second. Adams and Romano backed up the effort with consistent rides of their own, qualifying fourth and ninth overall, respectively, placing all three riders in a strong position heading into the race program.

Adams returned from injuring his thumb and delivered a strong start in 250 Heat 1 by rounding the first corner in second and maintaining the position through the race with a composed and dominating ride to finish a hard fought second. In 250 Heat 2, Hammaker and Romano both started up front, immediately placing themselves in podium contention as Hammaker made an assertive move into the lead and controlled the race from there to take his 2nd heat race win of the season. Romano remained steady throughout the heat to finish fourth, giving the team strong representation heading into the main event. Kawasaki riders made of the most market share of the 250 Main Event with eight KX™250 riders transferring directly to the main. 

In the 250 Main Event, all three Pro Circuit riders launched to strong starts and positioned themselves inside the Top 10 on the opening lap, immediately placing the team in the mix at the front of the field. Adams showed early speed in the Top 5 before going down on Lap 4 and remounting to continue his charge, while Romano maintained a solid position inside the Top 10 as the race developed. Up front, Hammaker quickly established himself as a contender, engaging in a tight battle for position before making a decisive pass to move into second and applying pressure at the front of the field. While pushing to maintain momentum, Hammaker clipped a tuff block in the rhythm section and went down, dropping him back to fourth. Demonstrating resilience, he regrouped quickly and worked his way forward once again, reentering the battle for a podium position and reclaiming third place on track. In the closing laps, the second place rider lost traction, causing Hammaker to fall victim while preparing to pass on the inside. Hammaker maintained his focus to bring home a third-place podium finish, a result that tamed his front-running speed and determination throughout the night. Following a post-race penalty for missing a tuff block when remounting from his crash, Hammaker was officially penalized two positions and classified fifth overall. Romano crossed the line in eighth after a consistent ride, while Adams recovered from his early setback to work his way back to 10th. MX6 Racing riders Henry Miller and Marshal Weltin once again put their Kawasaki machines in the Top 10 finishing sixth and ninth, respectively. Going into the next round in Cleveland for the last Triple Crown, Hammaker sits second in the Eastern Divisional Championship standings 19 points back from the lead.

Seth Hammaker: “Qualifying felt really good, I felt comfortable with the track right away and was able to put in some strong laps. The heat went well too. I got off to a good start, made the pass for the lead, and felt confident heading into the main event. In the main event, I didn’t get the best start, but I was able to work my way around the inside and come out near the front. I made a few quick passes and got up into second, then I was focused on chasing down first place. I made a mistake in the rhythm section and clipped a tuff block, which sent me off the bike and set me back. From there, I regrouped and was able to charge back into podium position. Late in the race, there was another incident that put me down again, but I kept pushing and fought back to finish third. It was a tough race, but overall I felt really good about my riding and the progress we made. It’s not over and we’ll push again next week to fight for this championship.”

Nick Romano: “Qualifying was actually my best of the year, I ended up in ninth. As for the rest of the night, there’s not a whole lot to break down, it just wasn’t where I needed to be. I know I need to be more aggressive early on in the opening laps and focus on being more consistent throughout the main event. The speed is there, and the starts were there too, so it’s just about putting everything together for the race. We’ll keep working and look ahead to better results.”

Drew Adams: “It was good to be here in Nashville, especially with it being my home race, so that part was really cool. Overall, it was an alright day. The heat race was the highlight. I got off to a good start and finished second, and honestly, that’s where I felt the best all day. My starts were strong all day, which is something I can build off of. In the main event, I started up front again, but made a small mistake in the rhythm section that set me back quite a bit. From there, it was just about putting my head down and working back through the field, which I was able to do to get back to 10th. Not the result I was looking for, but there are definitely positives to take from it.”

More from a press release issued by KTM:

Mixed fortunes for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in Nashville Supercross.

Eli Tomac: “What a day – the whole day was good, other than the Main Event result! I was comfortable with my setup all day, so I’m just frustrated not only with the bad gate selection – I should have avoided the inside on the start – but also the crash. That bad start really put me in a tough spot from the get-go and I had my work cut out for me trying to make passes on such a slick, tight track. I lost a bunch of points today, but all I can do at this point is ride my best at the remaining rounds and let the chips fall where they may.”

Also equipped with the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, Spanish standout Prado recorded the fifth-fastest combined qualifying time – highlighted by P3 in the opening session – before powering to the holeshot and a third-place finish in 450SX Heat 2.

More from a press release issued by Ducati: 

Hard Work Pays Off For Dylan Ferrandis Who Leads Team to Milestone Finish in Nashville on the Desmo450 MX.

Under perfect, warm conditions in Nashville, Tennessee, Round 13 of the AMA Supercross Championship delivered a milestone evening for the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing Team. Competing on a challenging, rocky, hard-pack dirt surface in the heart of country music, Dylan Ferrandis and the team showcased determination, progress, and performance, earning their best Supercross result to date in the United States.

Ferrandis entered the night show with consistent qualifying performances, finishing 10th in both sessions with times of 53.084 and 52.629, which secured 10th overall. Carrying confidence and making slight adjustments to his setup, he lined up for the heat race ready to contend.

In the heat race, Ferrandis launched from the gate in approximately 8th position and completed the opening lap in 7th. Demonstrating strong pace and consistency, he moved into 6th and steadily closed the gap to 5th. Using effective lap times throughout the middle portion of the race, he advanced to 5th place. While challenging for 4th, a small bobble and a line choice in the sand section briefly halted his momentum, but he maintained composure and finished 5th.

The main event saw Ferrandis cross the holeshot line in 7th before settling into 10th on the opening lap—an all-too-familiar position this season. However, his pace quickly became evident as he climbed to 8th within the opening laps. Building momentum, he advanced to 7th by lap 9, then to 6th two laps later. With calculated, precise passes, Ferrandis pushed into 5th place, continuing to close the gap to the leaders.

After a brief off-track excursion that cost him a position, Ferrandis regrouped and fought back to reclaim 5th before the checkered flag. Despite crossing the line in a top-five position, a post-race penalty for reentering the track resulted in a final classification of 6th overall.

“Best finish for the myself and for the team this season, so it was great and I was still closing the gap on guys in front of me, so it was awesome,” said Ferrandis. “The position dock is annoying because going off the track I did lose a position and lost time but the good thing is the changes, time, and work we put in this week was the right direction and we are making progress. We put this bike in a top five position, so we achieved that goal and now we can aim for something higher and do even better.”

Even with the penalty, the result marks a historic achievement for Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing, representing the team’s best Supercross finish in US racing. With clear progress and momentum building, the team looks ahead to the upcoming rounds with confidence and ambition to push even further up the standings

More from a press release issued by Husqvarna:

Daxton Bennick races to top-five result in 250SX East at Nashville. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider third in points.