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Max Anstie has quickly landed on his feet following his departure from Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing, signing a multi-year agreement with ClubMX Yamaha that will keep the British rider with the team through the 2028 season. The deal will see the reigning FIM World SX2 Supercross Champion immediately return to competition for the remainder of the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship Playoffs before defending his SX2 crown in the FIM World Supercross Championship. Through ClubMX's partnership with Rick Ware Racing, Anstie will represent Rick Ware Racing in the WSX series while competing under the ClubMX banner in AMA competition.<\/p>\r\n

The 33-year-old veteran remained one of the sport's most sought-after riders, making ClubMX's signing one of the biggest rider moves of the summer. Anstie joins Max Vohland, Hunter Yoder, Coty Schock and Daven Simonson as teammates. The agreement extends beyond the current season, with Anstie committed to a full-time 250 campaign with ClubMX in both the 2027 and 2028 seasons. His addition brings proven race-winning speed and championship experience to the South Carolina-based team as it continues to strengthen its presence in both AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross competition.<\/p>\r\nAnstie is expected to make his debut with his new team during the opening round of the 2026 FIM World Supercross Championship in Calgary before continuing his pursuit of SMX Playoff success later this season.","excerpt":"

Max Anstie has quickly landed on his feet following his departure from Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing, signing a multi-year …<\/p>","date":"July 16, 2026 11:19","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049944,"title":"ClubMX Yamaha","slug":"clubmx-yamaha"},{"id":25048294,"title":"fim","slug":"fim"},{"id":25049161,"title":"Max Anstie","slug":"max-anstie"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25048335,"title":"pro motocross","slug":"pro-motocross"},{"id":25047620,"title":"supercross","slug":"supercross"},{"id":25048919,"title":"supermotocross","slug":"supermotocross"},{"id":25049841,"title":"Supermotorcross","slug":"supermotorcross"}]},{"id":15843,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/07\/08\/austin-forkner-announces-retirement-from-racing-motocross\/","title":"Austin Forkner Announces Retirement from Racing Motocross","content":"Austin Forkner has announced his retirement from professional motocross and supercross competition, bringing an end to a career marked by exceptional speed, resilience, and an unwavering determination to overcome adversity. Forkner was noticeably absent from RedBud last weekend.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15845\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Triumph rider Austin Forkner has announced retirement from professional racing. Photo: Triumph Motorcycles[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe 27-year-old made the announcement through a video shared on social media, revealing that the decision was driven by a combination of lingering health issues, the lasting effects of multiple serious injuries, and a desire to prioritize his family. Forkner's retirement takes effect immediately. Forkner explained that ongoing nerve damage in his left arm, along with the physical and emotional toll from years of injuries which include a devastating crash at the 2024 Arlington Supercross that ultimately led to the discovery of a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM) requiring surgery.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4776\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Austin Forkner at Arlington Supercross in 2022. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nForkner previously rode for Monster Energy\/Pro Circuit Kawasaki, capturing 13 AMA 250SX main event victories, placing him among the winningest riders in the division's history. Forkner then went to Triumph Factory Racing helping the manufacturer launch its premier-class effort during the 2026 Supercross season. As he steps away from professional competition, Forkner said he is looking forward to focusing on the next chapter of his life with his wife and young family.","excerpt":"

Austin Forkner has announced his retirement from professional motocross and supercross competition, bringing an end to a career marked by …<\/p>","date":"July 8, 2026 09:00","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047680,"title":"austin forkner","slug":"austin-forkner"},{"id":25048657,"title":"injury","slug":"injury"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047621,"title":"motocross","slug":"motocross"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25048360,"title":"retirement","slug":"retirement"},{"id":25047620,"title":"supercross","slug":"supercross"},{"id":25047987,"title":"SX","slug":"sx"},{"id":25049043,"title":"Triumph Racing","slug":"triumph-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":15488,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/05\/04\/hunter-lawrence-seizes-momentum-with-crucial-denver-supercross-win\/","title":"Hunter Lawrence Seizes Momentum with Crucial Denver Supercross Win","content":"The 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship is headed for a dramatic finale after Hunter Lawrence delivered a statement win Saturday night at Empower Field at Mile High in Round 16 of the Monster Energy SMX World Championship.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15490\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Hunter Lawrence will have a title fight against Ken Roczen going into the final Supercross Round in Utah. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nJorge Prado grabbed the holeshot aboard his KTM, with Lawrence close behind and hometown hero Eli Tomac returning from injury. Lawrence never looked back, crossing the finish line 13.2 seconds clear of Ken Roczen for his fifth victory of the season. Only one point now separates Roczen and Lawrence entering the finale, with Roczen still holding the narrow edge.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15492\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Haiden Deegan won in Denver and has already locked up the 250SX West Championship. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nEven with the 250SMX West title already secured, Haiden Deegan continued his historic season with another dominant performance. With the championship already wrapped up, Deegan now heads to Salt Lake City for the East\/West Showdown, where he\u2019ll look to cap one of the most dominant 250 campaigns in recent memory.","excerpt":"

The 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship is headed for a dramatic finale after Hunter Lawrence delivered a statement win …<\/p>","date":"May 4, 2026 23:30","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049781,"title":"Deegan","slug":"deegan"},{"id":25048864,"title":"denver","slug":"denver"},{"id":25049517,"title":"feld motorsports","slug":"feld-motorsports"},{"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"}]},{"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":15420,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/04\/20\/ken-roczen-rises-in-cleveland-thriller-to-tighten-450sx-title-fight\/","title":"Ken Roczen Rises in Cleveland Thriller to Tighten 450SX Title Fight","content":"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.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15422\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Ken Roczen has tightened the points gap by a single point. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nChampionship 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.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15424\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Nate Thrasher came away with an overall win in Cleveland at the Triple Crown. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nn 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\u2019s 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.","excerpt":"

Shifting weather conditions, and a late push for the championship spotlight defined Round 14 of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA …<\/p>","date":"April 20, 2026 16:51","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049871,"title":"Cleveland","slug":"cleveland"},{"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":25047620,"title":"supercross","slug":"supercross"},{"id":25047987,"title":"SX","slug":"sx"},{"id":25048790,"title":"triple crown","slug":"triple-crown"}]},{"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":15353,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/04\/09\/jo-shimoda-to-miss-remaining-supercross-rounds-after-fibula-fracture\/","title":"Jo Shimoda to Miss Remaining Supercross Rounds After Fibula Fracture","content":"Reigning 250 SuperMotocross Champion Jo Shimoda will miss the remainder of the AMA Supercross season following a crash during Saturday\u2019s round in St. Louis, but the Honda HRC Progressive rider is expected to make a full recovery in time for the start of the outdoor campaign. After a doctors review this week, it was determined Shimoda suffered from a displaced fracture in his left fibula. The injury will not require surgery, though Shimoda will be placed in an orthopedic boot for the next two to three weeks as part of his recovery.\r\n\r\n\u201cJo is a resilient competitor, and we\u2019re confident he\u2019ll make a full recovery,\u201d said Brandon Wilson, Manager of Racing & Experiential at American Honda. \u201cWe fully expect him to be a contender for the 250 AMA Pro Motocross crown, and to fight hard in defense of his SuperMotocross Championship.\r\n\r\nShimoda\u2019s absence marks a significant loss for the closing rounds of Supercross, where he had been a consistent contender. Still, with no surgery required and a relatively short recovery timeline, the focus now shifts toward a strong return for the outdoor season, where Shimoda is expected to resume his championship-caliber form.","excerpt":"

Reigning 250 SuperMotocross Champion Jo Shimoda will miss the remainder of the AMA Supercross season following a crash during Saturday\u2019s …<\/p>","date":"April 9, 2026 10:42","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048150,"title":"crash","slug":"crash"},{"id":25049868,"title":"fibula fracture","slug":"fibula-fracture"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25048657,"title":"injury","slug":"injury"},{"id":25048411,"title":"jo shimoda","slug":"jo-shimoda"},{"id":25047621,"title":"motocross","slug":"motocross"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25047620,"title":"supercross","slug":"supercross"},{"id":25047987,"title":"SX","slug":"sx"}]},{"id":15319,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/04\/06\/ken-roczen-dominates-st-louis-supercross-as-haiden-deegan-clinches-250-title\/","title":"Ken Roczen Dominates St. Louis Supercross as Haiden Deegan Clinches 250 Title","content":"Supercross in St. Louis delivered a pivotal night in the championship fight, as Ken Roczen powered to a commanding 450SX victory while Haiden Deegan sealed the 250SX West title with a dominant win in the East\/West Showdown.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15323\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Ken Roczen had a dominate run in the 450 main event in St. Louis. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nRoczen continued his late-season surge with a near-flawless ride in the premier class. After an early battle with Hunter Lawrence and Jorge Prado, the Suzuki rider made a decisive pass for the lead and never looked back. From there, Roczen controlled the race, stretching his advantage to more than 10 seconds and leading the bulk of the main event en route to his third win of the season. Championship leader Eli Tomac endured a difficult night, finishing sixth and dropping valuable points. The result tightened the standings, with Tomac and Lawrence now tied at the top and Roczen closing to within striking distance as the series heads into its final rounds.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15321\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Haiden Deegan locked up an early 250SX championship. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the 250SX East\/West Showdown, Deegan delivered one of the most dominant rides of the season. After starting just outside the top five, the Yamaha rider methodically worked his way through the field before taking the lead and pulling away to a convincing victory by more than 15 seconds. The win not only secured Deegan the race but also clinched his second career 250SX West championship with races remaining on the schedule. Cole Davies finished second and was the top Eastern Division rider, while Seth Hammaker rounded out the podium in third.","excerpt":"

Supercross in St. Louis delivered a pivotal night in the championship fight, as Ken Roczen powered to a commanding 450SX …<\/p>","date":"April 6, 2026 09:47","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049867,"title":"East West Showdown","slug":"east-west-showdown"},{"id":25049242,"title":"Haiden Deegan","slug":"haiden-deegan"},{"id":25047624,"title":"ken roczen","slug":"ken-roczen"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25048848,"title":"st louis","slug":"st-louis"},{"id":25047620,"title":"supercross","slug":"supercross"},{"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/supercross/feed/json/ -- and add it your reader.", "next_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/supercross/feed/json/?paged=2", "home_page_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/supercross/", "feed_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/supercross/feed/json/", "language": "en-US", "title": "supercross 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=15920", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/07/16/max-anstie-finds-new-home-with-clubmx-yamaha/", "title": "Max Anstie Finds New Home with ClubMX Yamaha", "content_html": "

Max Anstie has quickly landed on his feet following his departure from Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing, signing a multi-year …

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Austin Forkner has announced his retirement from professional motocross and supercross competition, bringing an end to a career marked by …

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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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The 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship is headed for a dramatic finale after Hunter Lawrence delivered a statement win …

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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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Shifting weather conditions, and a late push for the championship spotlight defined Round 14 of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA …

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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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Reigning 250 SuperMotocross Champion Jo Shimoda will miss the remainder of the AMA Supercross season following a crash during Saturday\u2019s …

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Supercross in St. Louis delivered a pivotal night in the championship fight, as Ken Roczen powered to a commanding 450SX …

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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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