2026 Supermotocross Playoff 1 Recap
Getting muddy in Columbus Rain turned Historic Crew Stadium into a mud pit for the opening round of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship Playoffs in Columbus, and Haiden Deegan capitalized. The Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider swept both 450SMX motos for his first premier class victory in just his 12th career start, while top seed Hunter Lawrence's afternoon fell apart on the…
In the first round of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship Playoffs held in Columbus, Ohio, Haiden Deegan claimed a historic victory for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing. The muddy conditions at Historic Crew Stadium forced officials to cut both motos short, but Deegan still managed to sweep both 450SMX motos. The top seed Hunter Lawrence's afternoon was a disaster, finishing 21st overall.
Jorge Prado took the holeshot, but Deegan closed the gap and won by 17 seconds. Ken Roczen, returning to action after the Supercross title, finished second again, while Cooper Webb secured third place. Prado leads the standings, followed by Deegan and Webb. The playoffs continue in Los Angeles on September 19, with double points awarded for overall results.
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