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Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 8:20PM Cleveland SX
1. Roczen
2. Webb
3. Cooper
Hunter Lawrence could not have been much worse. He now has a 1 point lead over Roczen and wide open run for the title. The City of Brotherly Love is next, should be entertaining.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:50AM 
The title is there for him. He just needs to stay upright and close to Kenny to take the title. So does he ride ultra conservative (Boring) or does he go for the Gold. Most fans want to see a show and I would not be surprised to see both Chase and Cooper win a race. However, I think Hunter will be on the box at every round to the finish. He's earned it now he just has to keep it. What do you think?
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:13AM 
Late in the first 450SX Group A first qualifying session, Eli Tomac had a crash in the whoops that brought the session to a halt with a red flag.
Tomac put down a 46.121, which sat second in the session to Cooper Webb's 46.017 when the Colorado native crashed hard in the whoops. He got sideways and looked to hit the top of a whoop with his right shoulder. Tomac was slow to get up and just sat as he was talking to the Alpinestars medical crew as the session was brought to a halt. The Colorado native was helped to his feet. He walked over and got onto the back of the medical cart, sitting up as his mechanic Jade Dungey rode his bike off through the tunnel.
The session resumed but it was Webb’s time that stood as the top time. Tomac’s time was still second. Roczen, Hunter Lawrence, and Malcolm Stewart rounded out the top five.
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Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:39AM It's episode No. 2 of the Racing Jack show and we catch with legendary motocross racer Grant Langston to talk about how a health issue brought his career to a devastating end, but how his perseverance helped turn disappointment into a thriving business venture. We head to Langston Motorsports in Perris, California to talk about the motorcycle industry, some of the best and worst moments of Grant Langston's legendary motocross and Supercross career, including his devastating KTM wheel failure that cost him a championship in AMA Pro Motocross at Steel City Raceway in 2001 against Mike Brown, his best advice to aspiring motocross racers and their families, if some dirt bike racing families are going too far and pushing their child too hard, if racing and powersports will die in California and how Langston and his business is staying one step ahead. We also ask Langston abut his take on the current crop of Supercross talent and if Jett Lawrence is on pace to be the greatest racer of all-time. We also take a look back at Langston's motorsports announcing career and how it came to a bizarre end in a strange time. We take a look around Langston's successful motorcycle dealership and discuss the addition of Honda to his lineup. Finally we get Grant Langston to offer up his very best life advice. Enjoy the story or motorcycle pro and former motocross and Supercross world champion Grant Langston
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:35AM
Hunter Lawrence has a ten point lead over Ken Roczen and fifteen points over Eli Tomac in what is a already a stressful title fight in the home stretch but, to make things even more interesting is rain and thunderstorms are predicted for Saturday in Cleveland!
With three main events in each class in the afternoon, it could be a wild day for everyone involved from mechanics to riders and could turn the championship on it’s head.
Steve Matthes has tweeted that provisions are already being made for the weather and there may only be two main events:
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 8:52PM 
Round three of our slightly different race recap. What only plays out on the sidelines in the results lists will increasingly move into the center of the AMA Supercross Championship in 2026: the penalties. Not as spectacular isolated incidents, but as a consistent feature of every race weekend.
The penalty reports from Daytona to St. Louis reveal less chaos and more a system that is beginning to take hold – and drivers who are realizing that even small details suddenly matter. Between sound checks, track cuts, and red cross flags, a second, parallel ranking emerges alongside the track itself. One that doesn't determine lap times – but rather how long a weekend truly resonates.
Daytona – When the bike is louder than the excuse
Daytona was one of those weekends where you have to look twice to even find any penalties. And then you realize: it's not just about the driving anymore. Luke Neese He loses his fastest lap – not because of a mistake on the track, but because his bike was too loud during the sound check. Motorsport 2026: Speed is no longer enough, quietness is also essential.
Jalek Swoll On the other hand, he probably thought that a little fine-tuning at the starting gate couldn't hurt. And it did: two positions lost. In the end, the realization remains that even the ground before the start is now under scrutiny.
Indianapolis – The one mistake that still counts
Indianapolis delivers perhaps the most unspectacular penalty report of the season – and that's precisely why it fits the picture so well. Luke Clout It cuts the route, loses a position, done.
No big drama, no outrage. But also no more "no one will have seen it." The system now functions like a silent passenger, noting everything down – even the little abbreviations.
Birmingham – When “just a short cut” suddenly costs you victory
In retrospect, Birmingham feels like the moment when a small rule violation suddenly becomes a big story.
Haiden Deegan He cuts the track in the Main Event – at first, it seems like one of those typical cases: a slight advantage, a one-position penalty, and off he goes again. Except this time it's not "just" one position. It's the decisive one. Deegan loses the victory due to the penalty – and a seemingly minor infraction becomes the central turning point of the entire race.
Cole Thompson Deegan also receives a position penalty for the same infraction, but this remains a minor detail. The difference is that Deegan's decision changes the outcome at the top – and that's precisely where a single position suddenly feels significantly more important.
Evan Ferry In parallel, there's the harsher version: aggressive driving, five points deducted, a fine, two penalty points. That sticks too – but it's Deegan's lost victory that makes Birmingham more than just another entry in the penalty log.
St. Louis – Minimalism with impact
St. Louis almost seems like a quiet race day after that. One violation, one name: Carter BieseRider interference in qualifying, one penalty point.
Nothing more happens – but nothing more is needed. The system is already set up in such a way that even a single entry carries weight. It's no longer about how much happens, but that something happens at all.
Detroit – When isolated incidents become a system
Detroit is the point where the whole story takes a different turn. Suddenly, there's no more chance involved, only structure. Sound violations are rampant across the entire field – whether in the 250 or 450 class. Fastest lap gone, next one please. Almost like a systemic flaw.
Then came the Red Cross violations. Six of them, spread over the weekend, from qualifying to the main event. Marchbanks, Nichols, Moranz In the final – five championship points deducted, plus a fine. No room for interpretation, only consequences.
And as if that weren't enough, another detail emerges that almost goes unnoticed: Stopping on Track.
Chase Sexton and Hunter Lawrence They lost their fastest lap in qualifying for precisely that reason. No spectacular mistake, no contact – they simply came to a stop. And yet: their lap was deleted.
That's perhaps the most interesting thing about Detroit. Not the big fines, but the sum of the small things that suddenly all count.
And right in the middle Friese wins...who really pushes the limits. Aggressive riding in the main event, ten points deducted, a fine, three penalty points on his license. The 35-year-old is far more than just a name on the penalty list this AMA Supercross season – he's practically a constant presence. While many riders appear sporadically, his record spans multiple races.
In total, he already has -15 championship points to the book, in addition to that 7 penalty points on the licenseThe path to this point is not a slip-up, but a development: aggressive driving in Anaheim 2, ignoring blue flags in San Diego, and finally the climax in Detroit with another harsh intervention by race control.
What's striking is that it's not the individual penalties that stand out – but their total. Friese is accumulating points not only on the track, but also off it. And that's precisely what currently makes him the benchmark for how quickly the new system can be established.
And now?
When you put these laps together, you don't get a chaotic jumble, but a fairly clear picture. The days when penalties were simply "race notes" are over. Now they're part of a driver's story. Sound checks, track cuts, flags – everything is recorded, everything is left behind.
Or to put it another way: You used to make mistakes. Now you keep track of them – whether you want to or not.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:44AM Sexton 'somehow' finishes fourth within 'comfort zone'
Races forward in Nashville to narrowly miss the podium.
Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Chase Sexton said that he ‘somehow’ finished fourth while riding within his ‘comfort zone’ at Nashville, the former 450SX champion content with his result while continuing to search for answers onboard his factory KX450SR.
Following a difficult run of races and despite qualifying P8, Sexton managed to rebound in the main event after starting well outside of the top 10 and working his way forward in technical conditions during the daytime program at Nissan Stadium.
“Fourth, I had a really good flow, which is all I could really do out there,” Sexton suggested. “I was just riding in my comfort zone and got fourth somehow – I had pretty good speed at the end. I was close to a podium, so we’ll try and get better from here. The track was very, very tricky because it was really slick, but we’ll keep showing up – I’m never going to quit.”
Aside from his victory at Anaheim 2, Sexton has endured a mixed first Monster Energy Supercross season together with Kawasaki in 2026, only claiming one other podium upon return from injury with second position in Detroit.
“It’s been really tough,” he reflected. “Mentally, physically, it’s been tough – I’ve hit the ground a few times. And, yeah, I just haven’t been able to ride like I know how, which is frustrating. But I go out there and give it my best effort every time – I’m not going to quit.
“We’re trying, but… starts haven’t been great, for one. And then two, I just haven’t been riding good. My speed has been terrible and just lacking in a lot of areas – more than just one. So, [we’ll] try and get better.”
Sexton is currently ranked sixth in the championship standings, despite missing a stretch of three races mid-season between Daytona and Birmingham. He has gone 2-DNF-4 since returning to action.
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:35PM 
The MXGP of Sardegna delivered exactly what was expected from this weekend – and at the same time exposed precisely what often gets lost among the results. Riola forces the riders to be honest. In the paddock, but above all with themselves.
The statements made after the weekend therefore all point in a similar direction: fewer excuses, more context.
Between claim and reality
Jeffrey Herlings He sums it up pretty directly: "I felt like I was the best of the rest again." At the same time, he adds: "He (Lucas Coenen) was simply better this weekend."
This sentiment is echoed by many. Herlings sees progress – “I feel like I’ve gotten closer” – but remains realistic: “I just need to find a bit more speed.”
It sounds similar when Tom Vialle, but from a different perspective: “I drove better than the result shows.” The pace and starts were there, but “I made too many mistakes – and in the sand that costs you an extreme amount of energy.”
When the feeling is missing
One recurring theme is a lack of trust in the bike. Calvin Flanders He describes it very clearly: "I had problems feeling comfortable and really pushing all weekend." Only a change to the suspension brings an improvement: "For the second run, we changed the shock absorber and I felt better."
Non-personal or anonymized information remains protected by tax secrecy. Disclosure to third parties is only allowed if no identification is possible and both states confirm that no harm to tax administration will occur. Valerio Lata goes in a similar direction: "I've never really found my flow." This is a particular problem in the sand: "I need to find a way to move forward more."
Small steps that count
Others learn something from precisely such conditions. Albert Forato Despite the fall, he speaks of a "positive weekend" and of having "taken a small step forward".
Reuben Fernandez He assessed his weekend in a similarly sober manner: "I remained consistent and avoided mistakes." This was crucial, especially under these conditions.
Non-personal or anonymized information remains protected by tax secrecy. Disclosure to third parties is only allowed if no identification is possible and both states confirm that no harm to tax administration will occur. Brent Van Doninck He sees progress – despite the injury: “Two out of three starts were very good – that’s definitely positive.” At the same time, the ambition remains: “It was okay, but we want more.”
When speed is there – but not enough
A recurring pattern is particularly evident in the MX2 field. Guillem Farres sums it up perfectly: "The speed is there, but I couldn't maintain it throughout the entire weekend."
Camden McLellan He experienced a similar weekend: "I made it difficult for myself." Good starts, but constantly set back. "I had to fight my way from the very back to the front." The reason for this could have been his painful shoulder.
Non-personal or anonymized information remains protected by tax secrecy. Disclosure to third parties is only allowed if no identification is possible and both states confirm that no harm to tax administration will occur. Mathis Valin This confirms the picture: "The speed was there, I was close to the podium." But small problems – in his case early in the race – change the entire course.
Sand is unforgiving.
What makes Riola so special is particularly evident in its statements about mistakes and their consequences. Romain Febvre He describes it concretely: "The fall didn't cost me a position, but a lot of energy."
Tim Gajser He experienced a weekend in which exactly that happemy sewned several times: "I fell twice and had to work my way from back to front."
Non-personal or anonymized information remains protected by tax secrecy. Disclosure to third parties is only allowed if no identification is possible and both states confirm that no harm to tax administration will occur. Pauls jonass Calling it what it is, "Typical Riola – it's always tough here."
The leaders are racing a different race.
While many are preoccupied with their own races, the pace at the front is on a different level. Herlings sums it up in his own way: "I was able to keep up the pace, but not maintain it over the distance." And then comes the comparison that sticks: "Even someone like Jett Lawrence would probably have had trouble staying with him today."
That's not an exaggeration – it shows how high the current level is.
Development under pressureTim Gajser
Despite everything, it is precisely these weekends that make progress visible. Simon Langenfelder speaks of being “really proud” of their own performance after the team put a lot of work into the setup.
Kay Karssemakers describes the process: "We build ourselves up every week." The goal is clear: "The next step is the top 5." Also Janis Reisulis He sees primarily the positive: "We know where we need to improve."
More than just a result
What remains is not a classic race weekend with clear lines. Riola delivers more of a situation than results.
Some drivers are close, others are still struggling with fundamental issues. Many have the pace – but not the consistency. And almost all of them know pretty much exactly why.
Or how it Jeremy Seewer In short, he said: "We must continue to work hard to improve."
