[{"id":16188,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/08\/31\/hunter-lawrence-captures-first-450-pro-motocross-championship-at-dramatic-ironman-finale\/","title":"Hunter Lawrence Captures First 450 Pro Motocross Championship at Dramatic Ironman Finale","content":"Hunter Lawrence survived one of the most dramatic finales in recent Pro Motocross history Saturday at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana, overcoming a chaotic day of racing to capture his first 450 class championship in the final round of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship regular season. Lawrence entered the finals with just a one-point advantage over his younger brother, Jett Lawrence, setting up a winner-take-all battle for the premier-class title. When the final checkered flag flew, Hunter had held onto the championship by just two points, finishing the season with 474 points to Jett\u2019s 472.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_16192\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Jett Lawrence congratulates his brother Hunter on winning the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThe championship took a dramatic turn in the opening 450 moto. Hunter started at the front but was involved in a crash with Haiden Deegan after Deegan went down directly in front of him. The incident sent both riders to the back of the field. Hunter refused to give up, charging from 39th place to finish eighth. Jett, meanwhile, struggled after a poor start and finished 11th. Jorge Prado took advantage of the chaos to score his first-ever Pro Motocross moto victory in the United States. Prado was untouchable in the second moto, leading from the opening laps and eventually taking the checkered flag 6.6 seconds ahead of Deegan. Jett finished third, while Hunter crossed the line fourth with more than enough to secure the championship.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_16190\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Cole Davies secured the 250 Pro Motocross Championship. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the 250 class, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing\u2019s Cole Davies clinched the championship in dramatic fashion during the opening moto. Davies finished third while title rival Levi Kitchen suffered a 40th-place finish after a crash, allowing Davies to secure the championship before the final moto. Davies ultimately finished seventh overall with a 3-13 score but ended the season with 407 points, 38 ahead of runner-up Julien Beaumer. The championship was particularly significant for Davies, who celebrated his 19th birthday Saturday. The New Zealand native became the first New Zealand-born rider to win a Pro Motocross championship and the first Kiwi to capture the Gary Jones Cup in 55 years.","excerpt":"

Hunter Lawrence survived one of the most dramatic finales in recent Pro Motocross history Saturday at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, …<\/p>","date":"August 31, 2026 09:19","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049975,"title":"2026 Champion","slug":"2026-champion"},{"id":25049854,"title":"Cole Davies","slug":"cole-davies"},{"id":25049973,"title":"Crawfordsville","slug":"crawfordsville"},{"id":25049242,"title":"Haiden Deegan","slug":"haiden-deegan"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25049974,"title":"Indiana","slug":"indiana"},{"id":25048282,"title":"ironman raceway","slug":"ironman-raceway"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25049952,"title":"Jorge Prado","slug":"jorge-prado"},{"id":25048804,"title":"levi kitchen","slug":"levi-kitchen"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25048335,"title":"pro motocross","slug":"pro-motocross"},{"id":25049375,"title":"smx","slug":"smx"},{"id":25047987,"title":"SX","slug":"sx"}]},{"id":16078,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/08\/17\/jett-lawrence-reclaims-450-championship-lead-at-unadilla\/","title":"Jett Lawrence Reclaims 450 Championship Lead at Unadilla","content":"Jett Lawrence regained control of the 450 championship standings Saturday at Unadilla MX, overcoming a difficult opening moto and taking the overall victory in Round 9 of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship. Lawrence finished 2-1 on the day, while a crash by championship rival and brother Hunter Lawrence dramatically changed the title fight with just two rounds remaining. Hunter Lawrence entered the Unadilla National with a 12-point advantage over Jett and extended that margin early in the afternoon by winning the opening 450 moto. Jett finished second, with Jorge Prado taking third and Haiden Deegan fourth. The championship battle took a major turn in Moto 2. Hunter again started near the front and was running with the leaders before crashing while entering Unadilla's infamous Screw U section. The incident damaged his Honda and forced him to retire from the moto. With Hunter out of contention, Jett moved into the lead and held off a hard-charging Prado to secure the moto victory and his fourth overall win of the season. Prado put together a strong 3-2 score for second overall, marking his third podium of the 2026 season. Deegan rounded out the 450 podium with a 4-3 finish.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_16080\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Cole Davies secured his fourth overall win of the season at Unadilla. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe 250 class also saw a major championship shakeup as Cole Davies captured his fourth overall victory of the season with a 2-1 moto score. Levi Kitchen won the opening moto but struggled in Moto 2, finishing sixth after being forced wide at the start. Davies capitalized on the opportunity, taking control of the second moto and riding to the win. Kitchen finished second overall with a 1-6 score. The result moved Davies to within a single point of Kitchen in the 250 championship standings with only two rounds remaining. Haiden Deegan completed the Unadilla podium in third overall.","excerpt":"

Jett Lawrence regained control of the 450 championship standings Saturday at Unadilla MX, overcoming a difficult opening moto and taking …<\/p>","date":"August 17, 2026 10:43","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049854,"title":"Cole Davies","slug":"cole-davies"},{"id":25049242,"title":"Haiden Deegan","slug":"haiden-deegan"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25048804,"title":"levi kitchen","slug":"levi-kitchen"},{"id":25048335,"title":"pro motocross","slug":"pro-motocross"},{"id":25049909,"title":"Pro MX","slug":"pro-mx"},{"id":25048919,"title":"supermotocross","slug":"supermotocross"},{"id":25048258,"title":"unadilla","slug":"unadilla"}]},{"id":15955,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/07\/27\/hunter-lawrence-cole-davies-score-crucial-washougal-wins\/","title":"Hunter Lawrence, Cole Davies Score Crucial Washougal Wins","content":"Round 8 of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship delivered another pivotal weekend at Washougal MX Park, where Hunter Lawrence and Cole Davies emerged with overall victories in the 450 and 250 classes. The results tightened both championship battles as the series entered its final three rounds of the season.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15957\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Hunter Lawrence secured the overall victory at Washougal after brother Jett recieved a post-race penalty. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the premier 450 Class, Hunter Lawrence secured the overall victory with consistent 2-2 moto finishes after a controversial conclusion to the second moto. Jett Lawrence appeared poised for a perfect 1-1 sweep after dominating the opening moto and crossing the finish line first in Moto 2, but a post-race penalty for leaving the track elevated Hunter to the moto win and the overall victory. Jett finished second overall, while Jorge Prado rounded out the podium with a pair of solid rides.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15958\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Cole Davies had a perfect run in both motos at Washougal. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe 250 Class belonged to Cole Davies, who delivered a flawless 1-1 performance to earn the overall victory and significantly tighten the championship race. Davies capitalized after points leader Levi Kitchen and Julien Beaumer became entangled in a first-turn incident during the opening moto, forcing both riders to charge through the field. Kitchen recovered to salvage valuable points but surrendered ground in the title standings as Davies completed the weekend sweep.","excerpt":"

Round 8 of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship delivered another pivotal weekend at Washougal MX Park, where Hunter Lawrence and …<\/p>","date":"July 27, 2026 07:47","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049854,"title":"Cole Davies","slug":"cole-davies"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25047761,"title":"mx sports","slug":"mx-sports"},{"id":25049375,"title":"smx","slug":"smx"},{"id":25047987,"title":"SX","slug":"sx"},{"id":25049370,"title":"washington","slug":"washington"},{"id":25048227,"title":"washougal","slug":"washougal"}]},{"id":15813,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/07\/06\/hunter-lawrence-claims-redbud-overall-as-cole-davies-continues-250mx-streak\/","title":"Hunter Lawrence Claims RedBud Overall as Cole Davies Continues 250MX Streak","content":"Hunter Lawrence emerged victorious in the 450 Class at the RedBud National on Saturday, overcoming a disappointing finish in the opening moto to secure the overall win with 2-1 moto scores during Round 5 of the Pro Motocross Championship.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15816\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Hunter Lawrence won the final moto of the day earning the overall at RedBud. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\nJett Lawrence captured the first moto but two crashes in Moto 2 dropped him to fifth, allowing Hunter to charge from sixth to the win in the final race and claim his second consecutive overall victory. Jorge Prado continued his strong form with a consistent 3-2 performance to finish second overall, while Jett Lawrence rounded out the podium in third.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15818\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Cole Davies secured another overall win at RedBud. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the 250 Class, Cole Davies extended his winning streak by earning his third straight overall victory. The Yamaha rider won the opening moto before finishing second to Jo Shimoda in Moto 2, giving him the overall with 1-2 finishes. Shimoda's 3-1 score secured second overall, while Ryder DiFrancesco earned his first overall podium of the season in third with 6-3 moto results.\r\n\r\nThe Pro Motocross Championship now heads to Spring Creek MX Park in Minnesota for Round 6, with both championship battles tightening as the season reaches its midway point.","excerpt":"

Hunter Lawrence emerged victorious in the 450 Class at the RedBud National on Saturday, overcoming a disappointing finish in the …<\/p>","date":"July 6, 2026 08:42","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049854,"title":"Cole Davies","slug":"cole-davies"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25049165,"title":"mx sports pro racing","slug":"mx-sports-pro-racing"},{"id":25049924,"title":"RedBud","slug":"redbud"}]},{"id":15742,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/06\/21\/hunter-lawrence-sweeps-high-point\/","title":"Hunter Lawrence Sweeps High Point","content":"Hunter Lawrence delivered a dominant performance at High Point Raceway in Mt Morris Pennsylvania, on Saturday, sweeping both 450SMX motos to claim his second overall victory of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship season and tighten the battle for the championship lead.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15744\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Hunter Lawrence sits two points behind brother Jett in the overall standings for Pro Motocross. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Honda HRC Progressive rider grabbed a 1-1 moto score, leading every lap of the opening moto before holding off brother and points leader Jett Lawrence in Moto 2. Jett finished second overall with a pair of runner-up moto finishes, while Yamaha rookie Haiden Deegan completed the podium in third. The victory moved Hunter Lawrence to within just two points of Jett in the 450SMX standings after four rounds of the outdoor season.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15746\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Cole Davies swept both motos to secure his first overall career win at High Point. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the 250SMX Class, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing\u2019s Cole Davies enjoyed a breakthrough day, sweeping both motos for the first overall win of his professional motocross career. The New Zealander controlled Moto 2 from start to finish after edging Julien Beaumer in a hard-fought opening moto. Beaumer finished second overall with 2-2 moto scores, while defending SMX World Champion Jo Shimoda rounded out the podium in third. Championship leader Levi Kitchen finished fourth overall but retained the points lead by a single point over Shimoda.\r\n\r\nThe Pro Motocross Championship now heads into its first summer break before returning July 4 for the annual RedBud National in Michigan.","excerpt":"

Hunter Lawrence delivered a dominant performance at High Point Raceway in Mt Morris Pennsylvania, on Saturday, sweeping both 450SMX motos …<\/p>","date":"June 21, 2026 09:45","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049854,"title":"Cole Davies","slug":"cole-davies"},{"id":25049597,"title":"high point","slug":"high-point"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047621,"title":"motocross","slug":"motocross"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25049165,"title":"mx sports pro racing","slug":"mx-sports-pro-racing"}]},{"id":15514,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/05\/11\/ken-roczen-wins-first-supercross-crown-in-salt-lake-city-finale\/","title":"Ken Roczen Wins First Supercross Crown in Salt Lake City Finale","content":"Ken Roczen delivered one of the most memorable moments of his decorated career Saturday night, clinching his first-ever Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship title in dramatic fashion at Rice-Eccles Stadium. At 32 years old, Roczen became the oldest premier class champion in series history after surviving a winner take all finale against Hunter Lawrence.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15517\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Ken Roczen takes command of the final moto of the Supercross season in Salt Lake City. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nEntering the 17th and final round of the season separated by just one point, Roczen and Lawrence lined up for a showdown in the 450SMX Class Main Event with the championship on the line. Lawrence grabbed the holeshot, but Roczen wasted no time taking control of the race, slipping past early as the crowd roared. With Roczen in command, the battle for the race win intensified behind him. Chase Sexton surged forward late, passing Prado before reeling in Roczen and taking the lead in the closing laps. Sexton went on to claim his second victory of the season and fourth consecutive Salt Lake City win.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15519\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Ken Roczen won a hard-fought title as the series championship came down to a single point. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u201cIt was not an easy task by any means. I\u2019ve been exhausted, physically and mentally, over these past few weeks, but I\u2019ve dreamed of this since I was a little kid. This is just a testament of you never give up. Anybody, at any age,\u201d said Roczen.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15520\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Cole Davies won the victory in the Dave Combs Sr East\/West Showdown. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the Dave Coombs Sr. 250SMX East\/West Showdown, Cole Davies capped a breakout season with a statement victory over fellow champion Haiden Deegan. Deegan claimed the holeshot and led early, but Davies used his speed through the whoops to close the gap. After a fierce back-and-forth battle, Davies made an aggressive pass for the lead midway through the race. Deegan attempted to answer back, but crashed twice, ending his bid for victory. Davies rode away to earn his sixth win of the season, while Levi Kitchen finished second and Max Anstie rounded out the podium.","excerpt":"

Ken Roczen delivered one of the most memorable moments of his decorated career Saturday night, clinching his first-ever Monster Energy …<\/p>","date":"May 11, 2026 09:28","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049854,"title":"Cole Davies","slug":"cole-davies"},{"id":25049517,"title":"feld motorsports","slug":"feld-motorsports"},{"id":25047624,"title":"ken roczen","slug":"ken-roczen"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25047818,"title":"salt lake city","slug":"salt-lake-city"},{"id":25047620,"title":"supercross","slug":"supercross"},{"id":25047987,"title":"SX","slug":"sx"}]},{"id":15441,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/04\/27\/philly-supercross-mayhem-roczen-emerges-on-top-davies-clinches-250-east\/","title":"Philly Supercross Mayhem: Roczen Emerges on Top, Davies Clinches 250 East","content":"Ken Roczen won a mud-soaked Philadelphia Supercross event over the weekend. Roczen rose above the chaos with a composed and calculated ride to claim his fifth win of the season. After starting near the front, Roczen quickly worked past early leaders and took control of the race, navigating deep ruts and treacherous mud with precision. Roczen managed the race expertly despite late pressure from Cooper Webb, who mounted a charge in the closing laps but ultimately settled for second. Championship rival Hunter Lawrence completed the podium in third despite a costly mid-race mistake. The mistake sent Lawrence to the ground forcing him to quickly remount and stay in the event. Roczen has now seized the points lead in the series.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15443\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Cole Davies clinched the 250SX East Championship in Philadelphia. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe 250SX East Main Event brought even more drama, with brutal track conditions playing a major role from the opening lap. After early chaos and crashes shuffled the field, Cole Davies capitalized, charging to the front and maintaining his composure through a red flag and staggered restart. Davies went on to secure the win ahead of Daxton Bennick and Seth Hammaker, officially clinching the 250SX East Division Championship in the process. Two rounds remain in the season.","excerpt":"

Ken Roczen won a mud-soaked Philadelphia Supercross event over the weekend. Roczen rose above the chaos with a composed and …<\/p>","date":"April 27, 2026 09:54","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049854,"title":"Cole Davies","slug":"cole-davies"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047624,"title":"ken roczen","slug":"ken-roczen"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25049873,"title":"Philadelphia","slug":"philadelphia"},{"id":25049872,"title":"Philly","slug":"philly"},{"id":25047620,"title":"supercross","slug":"supercross"},{"id":25047987,"title":"SX","slug":"sx"}]},{"id":15374,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/04\/13\/hunter-lawrence-takes-command-of-supercross-title-fight-with-nashville-victory\/","title":"Hunter Lawrence Takes Command of Supercross Title Fight with Nashville Victory","content":"There are four remaining races in the 2026 Supercross season and Hunter Lawrence has regained the points lead with a Nashville victory. With the pressure mounting in one of the closest three-rider battles in series history, the Honda HRC Progressive rider rose to the occasion, turning a patient early ride into a decisive late-race charge. After stalking early leader Ken Roczen, Lawrence capitalized on a mistake from the Suzuki rider with just over eight minutes remaining and never looked back. Once out front, Lawrence sprinted away from the field and built a commanding advantage, ultimately crossing the finish line 7.1 seconds clear of Cooper Webb.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15376\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Hunter Lawrence has regained a critical points lead with four races to go in the 2026 season. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe night proved costly for Eli Tomac, who entered Nashville tied for the points lead. A difficult start left the Yamaha rider buried in the pack, and a late crash dropped him to 12th, dealing a significant blow to his title hopes. As a result, Lawrence now holds a 10-point lead over Roczen, with Tomac slipping to third, 15 points back.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15378\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Cole Davies continues to lead the 250 SX Eastern points. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the Eastern Divisional 250SMX Class, Cole Davies continued his breakout season with a commanding performance, capturing his fourth win of the year in dominant fashion. After working his way forward from outside the early lead group, Davies surged to the front less than five minutes into the race and quickly established control. The Yamaha rider steadily built a gap and never faced a serious challenge, ultimately winning by a staggering 17.2 seconds. Chaos unfolded behind him as title rival Seth Hammaker crashed while advancing through the field and later tangled with Daxton Bennick in a late-race battle for second. The incident allowed Nate Thrasher to slip into the runner-up spot for his first podium of the season. Hammaker initially crossed the line in third but was penalized two positions for cutting the track earlier in the race, promoting Devin Simonson to a career-first podium in third.","excerpt":"

There are four remaining races in the 2026 Supercross season and Hunter Lawrence has regained the points lead with a …<\/p>","date":"April 13, 2026 10:10","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049854,"title":"Cole Davies","slug":"cole-davies"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047621,"title":"motocross","slug":"motocross"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25049262,"title":"nashville","slug":"nashville"},{"id":25047620,"title":"supercross","slug":"supercross"},{"id":25047987,"title":"SX","slug":"sx"}]},{"id":15287,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/03\/30\/hunter-lawrence-masters-tough-detroit-track-for-round-11-supercross-victory\/","title":"Hunter Lawrence Masters Tough Detroit Track for Round 11 Supercross Victory","content":"Round 11 of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship delivered a pivotal night inside Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan where title contender Hunter Lawrence<\/span> powered to a statement victory in the 450SX main event. The 450 main event featured a technical, rutted track that challenged riders throughout the night. Multiple lead changes and tight racing early in the main kept the Detroit crowd on its feet, but Lawrence\u2019s late-race composure proved decisive as he pulled clear in the closing laps. fending off late pressure and capitalizing on key mistakes from his rivals to secure the win. Ken Roczen<\/span> followed in second after a consistent ride, while Eli Tomac<\/span> rounded out the podium in third.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15291\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Cole Davies celebrates a 250 East win in Detroit. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the 250 Eastern Regional class, Cole Davies stormed from deep in the pack to claim his third consecutive victory. The 15-minute plus one lap main event began with Nate Thrasher<\/span> grabbing the holeshot for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing<\/span>, leading Seth Hammaker<\/span> of Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki<\/span> and Jo Shimoda<\/span> from Honda HRC Progressive<\/span> into the opening laps. Meanwhile, Davies found himself buried in 15th place off the start. Thrasher initially controlled the race, but disaster struck just a few laps in when he went down in the whoops section, handing the lead over to Hammaker. From there, Hammaker looked poised to take control, with Shimoda keeping him honest in second. Behind them, however, Davies began an astonishing charge. Davies erased a four-second gap and made the decisive pass in the same whoops section that had claimed Thrasher earlier in the race, taking over the lead with just under six minutes remaining.","excerpt":"

Round 11 of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship delivered a pivotal night inside Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan …<\/p>","date":"March 30, 2026 09:30","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049854,"title":"Cole Davies","slug":"cole-davies"},{"id":25048818,"title":"detroit","slug":"detroit"},{"id":25047622,"title":"eli tomac","slug":"eli-tomac"},{"id":25049210,"title":"ford field","slug":"ford-field"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047624,"title":"ken roczen","slug":"ken-roczen"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25048087,"title":"nate thrasher","slug":"nate-thrasher"},{"id":25049862,"title":"Round 11","slug":"round-11"},{"id":25048061,"title":"seth hammaker","slug":"seth-hammaker"},{"id":25049571,"title":"Supecross","slug":"supecross"},{"id":25047987,"title":"SX","slug":"sx"}]},{"id":15262,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/03\/24\/hunter-lawrence-dominates-birmingham-supercross-as-title-fight-intensifies\/","title":"Hunter Lawrence Dominates Birmingham Supercross as Title Fight Intensifies","content":"Round 10 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship delivered one of the most intense and unpredictable nights of the season, as the series rolled into Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama for a pivotal stop in the title fight. Coming off a strong run of form, Hunter Lawrence<\/span> once again proved to be the rider to beat. The Honda rider surged to the front early in the 450SX Main Event and never looked back, capturing his third win in four races and extending his grip on the championship points lead.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15266\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Hunter Lawrence stands atop the podium with Ken Roczen and Eli Tomac at Birmingham. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe race began with chaos, as Jorge Prado<\/span> grabbed the holeshot despite a scary crash earlier in qualifying that left many wondering if he would even line up. Prado briefly led the opening laps, but the intensity of the pace and lingering effects from his earlier incident allowed Lawrence to capitalize and take control of the race. Behind them, the battle for the podium was fierce. Ken Roczen<\/span> rode a calculated race to secure second, while Eli Tomac<\/span> charged through the field to round out the top three. Both veterans kept the pressure on throughout the main event, but neither could match Lawrence\u2019s pace on the technical Birmingham layout.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15267\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Haiden Deegan was penalized one position after cutting the course. The win went to Cole Davies in Birmingham during the East\/West showdown. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe 250SX East\/West Showdown at Round 10 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship delivered exactly what fans hoped for, with both coasts on the gate, the spotlight was firmly on Haiden Deegan<\/span>, who entered Birmingham with a sizable points lead in the West division. Deegan was deep in the field and Levi Kitchen was alongside Cole Davies for the lead. Deegan continued to move up in the field and eventually would take the lead in the final laps for what everyone thought would be the race win. At the conclusion of the race AMA officials reviewed video of Deegan making an illegal lane shift in the split section of the track. Deegan was penalized one position for cutting the track dropping him to second and elevating Davies to race winner.","excerpt":"

Round 10 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship delivered one of the most intense and unpredictable nights of the season, …<\/p>","date":"March 24, 2026 11:56","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049860,"title":"birmingham alabama","slug":"birmingham-alabama"},{"id":25049854,"title":"Cole Davies","slug":"cole-davies"},{"id":25049861,"title":"East west shootout","slug":"east-west-shootout"},{"id":25047622,"title":"eli tomac","slug":"eli-tomac"},{"id":25049242,"title":"Haiden Deegan","slug":"haiden-deegan"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047624,"title":"ken roczen","slug":"ken-roczen"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25047620,"title":"supercross","slug":"supercross"},{"id":25047987,"title":"SX","slug":"sx"}]}]{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "user_comment": "This feed allows you to read the posts from this site in any feed reader that supports the JSON Feed format. To add this feed to your reader, copy the following URL -- https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/cole-davies/feed/json/ -- and add it your reader.", "next_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/cole-davies/feed/json/?paged=2", "home_page_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/cole-davies/", "feed_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/cole-davies/feed/json/", "language": "en-US", "title": "Cole Davies Archives - DirtSportsWorld", "description": "The Voice of Off-Road Motorsports", "icon": "https://i0.wp.com/dirtsportsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-DSW-Web-Icon.png?fit=59%2C59&ssl=1", "items": [ { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=16188", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/08/31/hunter-lawrence-captures-first-450-pro-motocross-championship-at-dramatic-ironman-finale/", "title": "Hunter Lawrence Captures First 450 Pro Motocross Championship at Dramatic Ironman Finale", "content_html": "

Hunter Lawrence survived one of the most dramatic finales in recent Pro Motocross history Saturday at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, …

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\n", "content_text": "Hunter Lawrence survived one of the most dramatic finales in recent Pro Motocross history Saturday at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, …The post Hunter Lawrence Captures First 450 Pro Motocross Championship at Dramatic Ironman Finale appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-08-31T09:19:53-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-08-31T09:19:53-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "2026 Champion", "Cole Davies", "Crawfordsville", "Haiden Deegan", "hunter lawrence", "Indiana", "ironman raceway", "jett lawrence", "Jorge Prado", "levi kitchen", "mx", "pro motocross", "smx", "SX", "Moto", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=16078", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/08/17/jett-lawrence-reclaims-450-championship-lead-at-unadilla/", "title": "Jett Lawrence Reclaims 450 Championship Lead at Unadilla", "content_html": "

Jett Lawrence regained control of the 450 championship standings Saturday at Unadilla MX, overcoming a difficult opening moto and taking …

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\n", "content_text": "Jett Lawrence regained control of the 450 championship standings Saturday at Unadilla MX, overcoming a difficult opening moto and taking …The post Jett Lawrence Reclaims 450 Championship Lead at Unadilla appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-08-17T10:43:35-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-08-17T10:43:35-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "Cole Davies", "Haiden Deegan", "hunter lawrence", "jett lawrence", "levi kitchen", "pro motocross", "Pro MX", "supermotocross", "unadilla", "Moto", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=15955", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/07/27/hunter-lawrence-cole-davies-score-crucial-washougal-wins/", "title": "Hunter Lawrence, Cole Davies Score Crucial Washougal Wins", "content_html": "

Round 8 of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship delivered another pivotal weekend at Washougal MX Park, where Hunter Lawrence and …

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\n", "content_text": "Round 8 of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship delivered another pivotal weekend at Washougal MX Park, where Hunter Lawrence and …The post Hunter Lawrence, Cole Davies Score Crucial Washougal Wins appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-07-27T07:47:48-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-07-27T07:47:48-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "Cole Davies", "hunter lawrence", "jett lawrence", "Moto", "mx", "mx sports", "smx", "SX", "washington", "washougal", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=15813", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/07/06/hunter-lawrence-claims-redbud-overall-as-cole-davies-continues-250mx-streak/", "title": "Hunter Lawrence Claims RedBud Overall as Cole Davies Continues 250MX Streak", "content_html": "

Hunter Lawrence emerged victorious in the 450 Class at the RedBud National on Saturday, overcoming a disappointing finish in the …

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\n", "content_text": "Hunter Lawrence emerged victorious in the 450 Class at the RedBud National on Saturday, overcoming a disappointing finish in the …The post Hunter Lawrence Claims RedBud Overall as Cole Davies Continues 250MX Streak appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-07-06T08:42:19-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-07-06T08:42:19-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "Cole Davies", "hunter lawrence", "Moto", "mx", "mx sports pro racing", "RedBud", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=15742", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/06/21/hunter-lawrence-sweeps-high-point/", "title": "Hunter Lawrence Sweeps High Point", "content_html": "

Hunter Lawrence delivered a dominant performance at High Point Raceway in Mt Morris Pennsylvania, on Saturday, sweeping both 450SMX motos …

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\n", "content_text": "Hunter Lawrence delivered a dominant performance at High Point Raceway in Mt Morris Pennsylvania, on Saturday, sweeping both 450SMX motos …The post Hunter Lawrence Sweeps High Point appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-06-21T09:45:37-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-06-23T09:52:02-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "Cole Davies", "high point", "hunter lawrence", "jett lawrence", "Moto", "motocross", "mx", "mx sports pro racing", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=15514", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/05/11/ken-roczen-wins-first-supercross-crown-in-salt-lake-city-finale/", "title": "Ken Roczen Wins First Supercross Crown in Salt Lake City Finale", "content_html": "

Ken Roczen delivered one of the most memorable moments of his decorated career Saturday night, clinching his first-ever Monster Energy …

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Ken Roczen won a mud-soaked Philadelphia Supercross event over the weekend. Roczen rose above the chaos with a composed and …

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There are four remaining races in the 2026 Supercross season and Hunter Lawrence has regained the points lead with a …

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\n", "content_text": "There are four remaining races in the 2026 Supercross season and Hunter Lawrence has regained the points lead with a …The post Hunter Lawrence Takes Command of Supercross Title Fight with Nashville Victory appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-04-13T10:10:56-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-04-13T10:10:56-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "Cole Davies", "hunter lawrence", "motocross", "mx", "nashville", "supercross", "SX", "Moto", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=15287", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/03/30/hunter-lawrence-masters-tough-detroit-track-for-round-11-supercross-victory/", "title": "Hunter Lawrence Masters Tough Detroit Track for Round 11 Supercross Victory", "content_html": "

Round 11 of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship delivered a pivotal night inside Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan …

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Round 10 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship delivered one of the most intense and unpredictable nights of the season, …

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\n", "content_text": "Round 10 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship delivered one of the most intense and unpredictable nights of the season, …The post Hunter Lawrence Dominates Birmingham Supercross as Title Fight Intensifies appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-03-24T11:56:24-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-03-24T11:56:24-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "birmingham alabama", "Cole Davies", "East west shootout", "eli tomac", "Haiden Deegan", "hunter lawrence", "ken roczen", "mx", "supercross", "SX", "Moto", "News" ] } ] }