Ken Roczen Rises in Cleveland Thriller to Tighten 450SX Title Fight

Ken Roczen Rises in Cleveland Thriller to Tighten 450SX Title Fight

Shifting weather conditions, and a late push for the championship spotlight defined Round 14 of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship earned Ken Roczen a victory in the 450SX Triple Crown at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio. oczen delivered one of his strongest performances of the season, compiling consistent 2-2-1 finishes across the three main events to secure his fourth overall win of 2026.

Ken Roczen has tightened the points gap by a single point. Photo: Feld Motorsports

Championship leader Hunter Lawrence endured a difficult night. After showing early speed and even winning one of the mains events, mistakes and poor starts relegated him to sixth overall allowing Roczen to close the points gap to just a single marker with three rounds remaining.

Nate Thrasher came away with an overall win in Cleveland at the Triple Crown. Photo: Feld Motorsports

n the 250SX East Division, the Triple Crown format delivered its own share of unpredictability. Seth Hammaker claimed a crucial main event win, holding off Nate Thrasher and Daxton Bennick in one of the evening’s key races. Title contender Cole Davies showed speed but suffered a fall that hindered his overall result, tightening the championship fight as the series heads into its final stretch. Thrasher claimed the overall win of the night with a 2-1-4 finish.

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