More from a press release issued by Kawasaki: 

Chase Sexton takes the win at season finale in Salt Lake City.

Monster Energy® Kawasaki closed out the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship with a statement performance at the final round in Salt Lake City. Chase Sexton powered to a dramatic 450SX Main Event victory, while Levi Kitchen secured a second-place podium finish in the 250SX East/West Showdown. Garrett Marchbanks earned 12th in the finale and capped off his rookie premier class campaign with AMA 450SX Rookie of the Year honors. Nick Romano added a hard-fought 15th-place finish in the main event, while Seth Hammaker and Cameron McAdoo both showed front-running pace before an early-race incident cut their nights short. Together, Monster Energy Kawasaki and Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki capped off the season with victories, podiums, and championship-defining milestones.

In 450SX Qualifying, Sexton and Marchbanks showed strong pace aboard their KX™450SR machines from the opening laps. Sexton consistently placed fourth in both sessions to qualify fourth overall, while Marchbanks showed early speed before securing 11th overall heading into the night program.

In 450 Heat 1, Sexton rounded the first turn in second and immediately applied pressure to the leader. Showcasing his speed with multiple fastest sector times, Sexton stayed patient before making the pass for the lead and taking control of the race to secure the heat race win. In 450 Heat 2, Marchbanks got off to a commanding start and briefly led the field early. After the intense opening laps shuffled him backward, Marchbanks regrouped while setting the fastest Sector 4 time to finish sixth.

In the final 450 Main Event of the season, Sexton once again put himself in contention with a front-running start while Marchbanks battled from mid-pack. Sexton strategically managed the opening half of the race before charging forward, first making the pass for third, then moving into second. With the lead in sight, Sexton closed to within two tenths of a second from the leader before executing the race-winning pass late in the race. Backed by multiple fastest sector times, Sexton rode his KX™450SR to his fourth consecutive victory in Salt Lake City. Marchbanks continued to battle throughout the main event, pushing through the pack to secure 12th. Sexton concluded the 450SX Championship sixth overall, while Marchbanks finished 14th in points and added AMA 450SX Rookie of the Year honors to his breakout season.

Chase Sexton: “Salt Lake was a good way to end the season. I had a solid qualifying session, and we kept making good progress as the night went on. In the main event, I just tried to stay patient early, hit my marks, and put myself in a position to make a push late. Once I got close to Ken [Roczen], I knew I had to be aggressive. I wish I could have left with a championship, but it feels good to finish with a win. I’m proud of the effort from everyone on my team.”

Garrett Marchbanks: “The last round of the season was a solid one for me, and it was really nice to be able to make it here. I haven’t been able to race Salt Lake too many times, so it was really fun for me to be able to race this year on the 450. It wasn’t the exact result I wanted, but qualifying was super solid. At the end of the day, we found some really good settings that felt like we were going in the right direction. In the heat race, I felt great, got off to a good start, and put in some good laps. In the main event, I had an okay start and had to work my way through the pack. I got into 11th trying to make some more passes, but the track was difficult tonight, and the whoops were part of it. I’m super happy to come out of it healthy, heading into the outdoors.”

More from a press release issued by Yamaha: 

Justin Cooper Returns to the Podium in Dramatic Salt Lake City Finale. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing finishes the 450SX season strong with a runner-up finish from Justin Cooper and Cooper Webb coming just shy of the podium at the Supercross season finale.

The Monster Energy AMA Supercross season came to an exciting close last Saturday inside Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. It wasn’t the night Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing had drawn up with poor starts from both riders in the final 450SX Main Event of the year, but they fought to finish. Justin Cooper and Cooper Webb charged through the field to be in position for a dramatic late-race battle for the podium, with Cooper finishing runner-up and Webb just shy of the box in fourth.

After qualifying sixth, Cooper got a good start to the heat race in third, and while he closed in on Jorge Prado in the final laps, he would finish there. In the main event, the New Yorker did not get off the gate as he had hoped and found himself back in eighth. He steadily worked his way into fourth and continued charging as the battle for the podium tightened. It turned into an intense four-rider battle for the podium, with his teammate Webb right behind. With two laps to go, Cooper made the pass on Ken Roczen and Prado in succession, claiming the runner-up spot and returning to the podium for the fourth time this season.

“My main event was solid, I just didn’t get off the gate great,” said Cooper. “I was able to work my way through the field pretty well. People got tired, and Kenny was drifting back with no one really there. So, it got a little bit crazy. Everyone bunched up. We made a two-for-one pass before the finish, and suddenly we were in second with a couple laps to go. We almost got up there and made something happen. A better start definitely would’ve helped, but it was still an awesome way to cap off a great season.”

Cooper Webb felt good heading into the finale. The 2025 450SX Champion qualified fifth, but had to charge back from 10th to fifth in his heat race. In the main event, another bad start put him 13th on the opening lap. In true Webb fashion, he immediately went to work to make it into the top five. As the race tightened up at the end, Webb closed in on the riders ahead and made the pass on Roczen after his teammate made his way through, claiming fourth. He made a run at third but finished just shy in the end.

“Honestly, it was just a horrible start, which was unfortunate because I was feeling really good all day,” said Webb. “I started way too far back, so it turned into a hard charge all race long. J Coop and I were coming through the pack together, and there at the end it got pretty close. It was a challenging season and not where we want to be. We were able to get third overall in the points, but we expect more. We’ll get back to work and get ready for outdoors.”

“The day went fairly well,” said Rich Simmons, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s 450 Team Manager. “We qualified fifth and sixth, then the heat races were okay. I’d say we lacked in starts tonight; that’s what really hurt us. Justin got on the podium, which was good, but a little bit of a lost opportunity for his first win there. Cooper was right there for a podium at the end, and it would have been nice to get both guys up there. Overall, I think it was a good season. It’s not what we all strive for, especially coming off a championship, but I’m really proud of the team and proud of the riders. We’re moving on to outdoors and looking forward to it with all three guys, as Haiden moves up to the 450 class with us.”

Together with the efforts of the team in the 250 class, it was a standout season for Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, which earned the 2026 Manufacturers Cup by a commanding 121-point margin. Cooper Webb finished third in the 450SX Championship with a win and eight podiums, with Justin Cooper ending the year with a top-five overall finish with his four podiums.

The 2026 Pro Motocross season kicks off in two weeks’ time, which is also Round 18 of the Monster Energy SuperMotocross World Championship, at Fox Raceway in Pala, California, on May 30.

Cole Davies Wins East-West Showdown at Supercross Season Finale. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s 250 champions deliver a thriller in Salt Lake City, with Davies coming out on top. 

With both 250SX titles already secured early by Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan and Cole Davies, one thing remained – bragging rights as to who was best in the East and West. The stage was set for an epic showdown at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season finale inside Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, and it did not disappoint.

After qualifying third in his division and finishing second in the 250SX East Heat Race, Davies got a strong start in the Dave Combs Sr. East-West Showdown, slotting into third. He passed Max Anstie five laps in and began closing in on Deegan with around 10 minutes on the clock. What followed was one of those battles fans will look back on. Two champions. One track. Zero backing down.

At the halfway mark, Davies made the pass, with the pair making contact and Deegan nearly going down, losing some time. With plenty of time still on the clock, the anticipated rematch quickly materialized as Deegan charged back to his teammate. On Lap 13, Deegan made his move, but the two came together again, and Deegan went down. From there, Davies rode on to secure his sixth win of the year, completing a standout sophomore season that included his first 250SX title.

“That was a crazy race,” said Davies. “I didn’t get off to a great start, but I made it happen. The pressure was off with the championship wrapped up, so I could come out and ride with nothing to lose. It was really fun racing like that with Haiden – back and forth, cat-and-mouse. Coming back to Salt Lake City and winning the shootout after what happened here last year feels like redemption.”

Deegan also entered the night with no pressure, putting together a dominant final season aboard the YZ250F to add to his already storied 250 career. On track for another perfect day at the season finale, the back-to-back 250SX West champ was the fastest qualifier in his division and won his heat race. In the showdown, he grabbed the holeshot, and although Anstie briefly took over the lead, Deegan reclaimed it on Lap 2. In the end, after the incident with his teammate, he crashed again in the sand and rejoined in fourth, where he would finish.

“I’ve got to give it up to Cole – that was a dogfight,” Deegan said. “We were giving the fans the best show possible. We were hitting each other… man, that was awesome! Even though I came out fourth, that was one of the funnest races I’ve had, besides battling Levi (Kitchen). That was sick. I hope you fans enjoyed that.”

“Today was solid,” said Deegan about the day as a whole. “I had a good qualifying, went undefeated in heat races, which was awesome. And then we had a pretty rowdy main event. Cole and I went at it, and I ended up going down. I made my way back up to him, then got impatient and slid out in the sand. So, I kind of threw the win away. It was a solid 250 career, and now onto the 450s.”

Max Anstie had a challenging start to the night show. He found himself 10th off the gate and worked his way forward to finish seventh in the 250SX West Heat Race. Then, in the Showdown, the British rider turned it around. Anstie got a great start and quickly claimed the lead. Although he was passed by his teammates in the first five laps, he continued to run a strong pace and moved back into second after Deegan went down. He was later passed by Levi Kitchen and rode on to secure third to return to the podium and finish third in the 250SX West Championship.

“Man, what great way to finish off the season,” said Anstie. “It was a tricky day, the track was tough, but the bike worked well. The whole Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team has done an awesome job this season. We had started off great, with a win at Anaheim 1, but it’s been up and down. It’s been tough. I’ve had a lot of random things off the bike, like having my appendix taken out, and then little things from all of that that have kind of slowed things down. So to be able to bring it all together and get back on the podium in the last race and have a great start was a good way to finish it off. I’m definitely looking forward to the outdoors. I’m looking forward to regrouping, pulling it all together, and being a step better next year, and hopefully fighting for this title.”

Rookie Landen Gordon continued to impress with great starts and a strong heat race. He grabbed the holeshot and led the first five laps of the 250SX East Heat Race. The rookie found himself under pressure from Seth Hammaker, but put in a good fight, holding him off until Lap 6. He was passed by his teammate on the following lap, finishing third. In the main event, he got another great start, slotting into fourth behind his teammates, but was shuffled back to eighth in the opening laps. He kept fighting but ultimately finished ninth.

“Overall, it was a good day in Salt Lake City to finish out the Supercross season,” said Gordon. “I was feeling pretty beat up from a crash on Friday for press day. All things considered, I was very happy with my heat race and got to lead a few laps, and then finished ninth in the main event. I’m excited for the outdoors!”

Kayden Minear had a solid outing in just his second pro Supercross round. He got a great start to the 250SX West Heat Race and quickly claimed the runner-up spot, where he rode the first half of the race before being passed by McAdoo on Lap 6, and then on the following lap by Kitchen, finishing fourth. In the main event, a bad start had him towards the back of the field on the opening lap, but he put his head down and fought his way through to finish 12th.

“Last round of the season is done and dusted,” said Minear. “I had a good heat race, which I was happy about. In the main event, I didn’t execute my start and had to make my way back from 20th. I felt good. I can’t wait for outdoors.”

Nate Thrasher had a good start to the day, qualifying second in the east, but didn’t get the start he was looking for and fought his way back from eighth to finish fourth in the 250SX East Heat Race. In the showdown, he was 10th on the opening lap, but kept pushing and made his way into the top five after the halfway mark. Unfortunately, a technical issue late in the race would have him scoring 18th. It was a roller coaster season for the Tennessee rider, but he continued to push on, bringing his career win total to seven and finishing fifth in the 250SX East standings.

“I was riding well all day,” said Thrasher. “So I’m super bummed with how the Supercross season ended, but that’s part of it. I’m ready to turn the page to the outdoors.”

When you look back at the season, it was a remarkable campaign for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing – both 250SX titles and 16 race wins, which surpassed the single-season win record for a team and manufacturer by two. Five riders contributed to that tally, with Max Anstie and Pierce Brown winning their respective divisional openers, Nate Thrasher leading a Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing podium sweep in Cleveland, and Haiden Deegan and Cole Davies delivering the bulk of the victories.

Davies heads into the outdoor season with a 51-point lead in the combined 250SMX points, with Deegan set to make his 450MX debut. The 20-year-old heads into the premier class with six 250 titles, 32 wins (14 wins in both 250SX and 250MX and four in 250SMX), and an impressive number of stats. In addition to his seven wins and eight podiums this season, Deegan had six perfect rounds and won all of his heat races and the Triple Crown in Houston.

The team also saw three amateur riders make strong debuts, with Caden Dudney named 250SX Rookie of the Year, Landen Gordon scoring a runner-up finish in Cleveland, and Kayden Minear securing a top-five in his debut. Yamaha also earned the 2026 Manufacturers Cup by a commanding 121-point margin.

“A lot went into it,” said Wil Hahn, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s 250 Team General Manager. “It’s just really cool. It’s a massive team effort to go through all this. All the wins this season, all the podiums, the records, and a lot of firsts for guys – it’s just a really special year for us. So yeah, we’re stoked. It’s really a credit to all these guys behind the scenes who don’t always get enough recognition.”

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing now shifts its focus outdoors, preparing for the 2026 Pro Motocross season, which kicks off May 30 at Fox Raceway in Pala, California.

More from a press release issued by KTM: 

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado lands 450SX podium in Salt Lake City.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado ended the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship with a hard-fought P3 podium result in Salt Lake City on Saturday night, completing a standout season of 450SX competition.

The four-time world champion set the eighth-fastest qualifying time onboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION at Rice-Eccles Stadium, before capturing the holeshot and racing to a second-place finish in his Heat Race.

Prado then completed the opening lap of the Main Event in third position, running at the front of the field as the 450SX title contenders battled directly ahead. Remaining patient throughout the race’s duration, the 25-year-old climbed as high as P2 before securing a third-place finish.

The Spaniard pieced together a standout first season teamed with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in Supercross, collecting two podium finishes alongside seven additional top-10 results, and ninth in the point-standings. Attention now turns to the Pro Motocross component of the SMX World Championship, which will commence in Pala, California, on May 30.

Jorge Prado: “It has been a pretty cool Supercross season for me! I’m very happy to have made it to the end, and then obviously starting A1 with a podium, my expectations were high all year long, but I knew it was a learning curve. We had some good and bad moments, but at the end of the day, we got here to the last round and put ourselves back on the box with a great ride. So, I am very proud of myself and the work I put in every day, but also the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team. They have been putting a lot of work in as well at the test track, improving the bike with me. We learned so much this year – to be honest, I thought the change coming from MXGP to Supercross was going to be a little bit easier, but Supercross is a whole different world.”

Two-time premier class champion Eli Tomac entered Salt Lake City with momentum after a return to the podium last time out in Denver, powering his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to P1 in qualifying with a 49.065s lap-time.

An untimely crash just moments into 450SX Heat 2, however, saw the 33-year-old unfortunately withdraw from the event, with the team confirming the decision as a precaution following a heavy impact to his stomach/hip in the incident.

Tomac’s maiden AMA Supercross campaign with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing began in spectacular fashion, claiming victory on debut at Anaheim 1 before backing it up with another win the following weekend in San Diego. He added further victories in Seattle and Daytona – alongside five additional podium finishes – to claim fourth overall in the final 450SX standings.

Next Race: May 30 – Pala, California

More from a press release issued by Suzuki: 

Suzuki’s Ken Roczen is the 2026 Supercross Champion. 

The final round of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season will go down in history as one of the most emotional and memorable title fights the sport has ever seen. Ken Roczen entered Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City holding the championship points lead, with the red plate mounted to his Suzuki RM-Z450 heading into the final race of the 17-round series.

After 13 seasons in the premier class, Roczen had accumulated 28 career 450SX victories, but the championship had always remained just out of reach. The 2026 season marked Roczen’s sixth year aboard the RM-Z450 and his fourth season with Progressive Insurance Cycle Gear ECSTAR Suzuki. Against the odds, against the industry narrative, and against one of the deepest fields in modern Supercross history, Roczen delivered one of the most memorable championship victories the sport has seen.

Inside a sold-out Rice-Eccles Stadium, Roczen launched off the gate and immediately put the power of his Suzuki RM-Z450 to the Utah dirt. He crossed the holeshot stripe in second position before taking over the lead in the very next corner. With the championship pressure at its absolute peak and his title rival close behind, Roczen responded with flawless laps, setting the fastest lap time of the Main Event and keeping control of the championship firmly in his hands.

As Roczen circled the stadium floor lap after lap, the roar from the crowd built into a rolling wave of emotion. Just before the halfway point of the race, the other championship contender went down and dropped outside the top positions. Roczen capitalized, stretching the lead to four seconds and controlling the pace out front for 22 laps on his way to securing the championship.

“Alright boys and girls, Salt Lake is done and dusted and what a fairy tale ending it was for me and the team,” said Roczen back at the rig beside his championship-winning RM-Z450. “It took so much work to get here. Today wasn’t easy, [there were] just a lot of nerves going on. When it counted the most in the main event we got a great start, made a pass happen, had an insane main event, and then just had a little bit of peace and quiet toward the end to bring it home. What a dreamy ending. We won the championship tonight. This is so huge. I can’t wait to really process everything. I’ve already had an incredible time celebrating with the team — 2026 Supercross Champ!”

“Never had a doubt,” stated Dustin Pipes, Team Principal for Twisted Tea/H.E.P. Motorsports/Suzuki presented by Progressive Insurance. “Thank you to all the team members and partners that make nights like these possible. Ken earned this championship.”

“Emotionally, I think we’re all just on a high right now,” said Team Manager Larry Brooks during a post-race interview. “I am so proud of the team. When I was unplugged after the second round while going through (my) cancer treatments, they picked up the ball and ran with it. Everyone stepped up under an incredible amount of pressure and never stopped believing. I couldn’t be more proud.”

At a time when much of the industry had written off the RM-Z450 platform, Suzuki and Pipes Motorsports Group doubled down on what they believed mattered most: a motorcycle with proven race-winning DNA, predictable handling, exceptional balance, and the ability to win at the highest level when placed in the right hands.

For Suzuki, the moment represented far more than a championship. It was validation that consistency, balance, rider confidence, and purposeful engineering still matter. In an era of constant change and escalating complexity, Suzuki remained committed to building a machine designed to excel at its intended purpose: winning races.

Suzuki’s racing heritage has always been built on challenging convention and doing things differently. From motocross to road racing, Suzuki motorcycles have earned championships by focusing on performance where it matters most — on the racetrack.

Now, the RM-Z450 adds another defining chapter to that legacy.

The 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship will forever be remembered as the season the yellow bike shocked the sport and reminded the entire industry what Suzuki is capable of.

With this title, Roczen adds the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship to an already legendary résumé that includes two World Supercross Championships (2022, 2023), two AMA Pro Motocross Championships (2014, 2016), the 2013 250SX West Championship, and the 2011 MX2 World Championship. Three of Roczen’s seven professional championships have now been earned aboard Suzuki RM-Z machinery.

For latest news about the 2026 Monster Energy Supercross Championship winners please visit SuzukiCycles.com/Racing/Motocross or pipesmotorsportsgroup.com.

More from a press release issued by Honda HRC: 

Hunter Lawrence Ends Hard-Fought ’26 AMA Supercross Championship Second in the Series Standings.

• With a seventh-place finish at the finale, the Australian finishes three points short
• Honda congratulates Roczen and Suzuki following an exciting season-long battle

The 2026 AMA Supercross season came down to a thrilling showdown in Salt Lake City, where Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence entered the final round just one point behind championship leader Ken Roczen in one of the closest title fights ever. The best efforts of the Australian and his Honda HRC Progressive team weren’t quite enough this time and, although he was battling for the win early, a seventh-place result meant they had to settle for a runner-up showing in the final tally.

The highly anticipated main event delivered immediate excitement, as Lawrence grabbed the holeshot aboard his CRF450RWE, with Roczen quickly moving into the lead. A tense, mano-a-mano battle unfolded during the first part of the race, with Lawrence maintaining touch and occasionally applying pressure while also holding off Jorge Prado in third. Unfortunately, a pair of miscues—the first sending him briefly off the track, the second resulting in a fall—meant Lawrence found himself in seventh place with just over half the race remaining. That’s where he would eventually finish, and with Roczen posting a fifth-place result, Lawrence concluded the series second in the final standings, just three points shy of the title.

Throughout the 2026 series, Lawrence demonstrated impressive speed, consistency and progress. Everyone at Honda HRC Progressive and American Honda is proud of Hunter for the effort, professionalism and growth he displayed while battling for the championship until the final checkered flag.

Quad Lock Honda riders Joey Savatgy, Christian Craig, Shane McElrath, and Dean Wilson concluded the season in eighth, 12^th, 13^th and 21^st, respectively, a solid effort by the satellite team.

NOTES

• On Friday, Hunter Lawrence participated in a formal press conference organized by Feld ahead of the 2026 Supercross finale. He later took part in riding sessions, in which invited riders were able to ride the full track.

• A pair of local dealerships—Honda World and Young Honda Powerhouse—enhanced the fan experience in the Honda HRC Progressive pit area through an interactive pop-up booth. Staff engaged directly with fans and customers at the display, which featured a CRF450RX, two CRF125F models, and a CRF110F.

• Jett Lawrence attended the event in support of his brother, and they both participated in an autograph session during FanFest.

• Race Day Live aired a feature on Hunter Lawrence’s life and career progression.

• Motocross Hall of Famer Johnny O’Mara was interviewed about his career and transition into training Hunter and Jett Lawrence.

• In 250SX combined qualifying—featuring both East and West Divisions—participating Red Riders included Phoenix Racing Honda’s Gavin Towers in 21^st, SLR Honda’s Justin Rodbell in 25^th, Storm Lake’s Luke Neese in 26^th, Next Level’s Hunter Schlosser in 38^th, Lasting Impressions’ Ronnie Orres in 44^th, and TiLube Honda’s Ryder Floyd in 50^th.

• Rodbell and Towers qualified by finishing third and fourth in the LCQ, and they finished 16^th and 17^th in the 250 East-West Showdown.

• Lawrence had the third-fastest time in 450SX qualifying. Quad Lock Honda riders Christian Craig, Shane McElrath and Dean Wilson qualified in 12^th, 13^th and 14^th, respectively. Jeremy Hand (Valley Motorsports) was 26^th, John Short IV (Short Racing) was 28^th, privateer Red Rider Zack Williams (McGinley Clinic) qualified 33^rd, and Western Honda Racing’s Ty Freehill was 41^st. 

• Lawrence won the first heat race from holeshot to checkered flag, while Wilson (sixth), Craig (seventh), and McElrath (eighth) also advanced directly to the main event.

• Honda HRC Progressive now heads into a two-week break before opening the AMA Pro Motocross season in Pala, California, on May 30. The team is expected to field a full roster: Hunter and Jett Lawrence in the 450 class, and Jo Shimoda and Chance Hymas in the 250 division.

Hunter Lawrence: “I was just asking a little too much of the front end coming into the corners, but congrats to Kenny—well earned, he was the better man tonight in the main. Congrats to him and the team, it was fun battling with him. We’ll get ready for outdoors.”

Lars Lindstrom – Team Manager: “Looking back on the season, it has been a pretty incredible rollercoaster for us. There have been so many positives that make it easier to swallow the bitter pill of not winning the championship after being so close. I think we worked really well as a team the whole year, with definitely some difficult times, and I’m proud of everyone involved. Absolutely the MVP is of course, Hunter, who took himself to a new level in the elite class, and showed that he will be a threat for championships every year that he lines up. The professionalism, mental strength, speed, and how much of a genuine, good person he is make us all want to work harder and do anything and everything possible to help him achieve his goals.

I also want to say congratulations to the Progressive Suzuki team and to Ken Roczen on their championship. With how well we know Kenny, and being there through his injuries and struggles, it was hard not to be emotional and happy for him; if we were going to lose the championship, I’m glad it was to him. I think this really completes his career, and he performed when he needed to make it happen.”

More from a press release issued by Husqvarna: 

Ryder DiFrancesco earns top-five finish in Salt Lake City 250SX Showdown. Teammate Daxton Bennick places P3 in final Eastern Division standings.

 

“Salt Lake was a bit of a struggle all day,” commented DiFrancesco. “I just didn’t have the raw speed that I really wanted – it came a little tougher for me this weekend. The Heat Race didn’t go well, and then of course, we were off to the LCQ, which wasn’t ideal. The Main Event was a bit of a turnaround, after I rode well in that one and now we’ll get ready for outdoors.”

Bennick also had a tough Heat Race in 250SX East, finishing 12th and transferring to the LCQ. He would go on to claim eighth position, unfortunately missing out on the night’s 250SX East/West Showdown Main Event.

 

 

Still, the 20-year-old completed the Supercross season with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing third overall in the 250SX East standings, achieving two podium finishes – including a season-best P2 result in Philadelphia – alongside four additional top-five scores.

Stewart qualified seventh on the combined 450SX timesheets aboard his Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition at Salt Lake City, achieving a 49.511s lap-time on the dry, technical track layout.

The 33-year-old carried that momentum into his Heat Race, riding to a convincing P3 finish and strong gate selection for the Main Event. Stewart then posted a measured P8 result in the Main Event, concluding the series seventh in the standings. He took a podium finish in Detroit, as well as two additional top-fives during the season.