Nashville Supercross 2026, Hunter Lawrence Wins Nashville
Round 13 of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in Nashville delivered a full day of action, from early morning qualifying sessions to dramatic main events that reshaped both championship battles.
With the 450SX red plate shared between Hunter Lawrence and Eli Tomac, and Ken Roczen closing in, the pressure was at its highest heading into the weekend. In the 250SX East class, Cole Davies held the points lead, while injuries continued to impact the field.
A technical, dry, and rutty track—combined with a challenging sand section—made for unpredictable racing throughout the day.
Qualifying Sets the Stage
In 250SX qualifying, it was Seth Hammaker who topped the combined times with a 51.554 lap, ahead of championship leader Cole Davies and Nate Thrasher.
Local rider Drew Adams impressed on his return from injury, finishing fourth overall in qualifying, while rookie Landen Gordon continued to show strong pace throughout the sessions.
In the 450SX class, Eli Tomac looked back to form, topping combined qualifying with a 51.407, narrowly ahead of Hunter Lawrence and Ken Roczen, with the top five separated by less than half a second.
The sand section proved difficult across both classes, catching multiple riders throughout the day and playing a key role in lap times.
Heat Race Highlights
The 250SX heat races saw Cole Davies take victory in Heat 1 ahead of Drew Adams, while Seth Hammaker claimed Heat 2 with a late pass on Nate Thrasher.
In the 450SX heats, Justin Cooper secured victory in Heat 1 ahead of Hunter Lawrence, while Eli Tomac won Heat 2 after a strong ride through the field following an intense early battle.
The heats set the tone for the night, with multiple riders showing race-winning pace heading into the main events.
250SX East Main Event Results
| Position | Rider |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cole Davies |
| 2 | Nate Thrasher |
| 3 | Devin Simonson |
| 4 | Daxton Bennick |
| 5 | Seth Hammaker |
The 250SX main event was filled with drama, as Cole Davies fought his way to victory after an intense battle with Nate Thrasher.
Hammaker initially charged through the field but crashed late in the race and was later penalised two positions, dropping him to fifth overall. This promoted Devin Simonson to his first career podium in third.
Davies’ win strengthens his position in the championship, while the fight behind him remains wide open.
450SX Main Event Results
| Position | Rider |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hunter Lawrence |
| 2 | Cooper Webb |
| 3 | Ken Roczen |
| 4 | Chase Sexton |
| 5 | Justin Hill |
The 450SX main event delivered one of the most intense races of the season. Ken Roczen led early after a strong start, but Hunter Lawrence steadily closed the gap before making the decisive pass late in the race.
A crash for Roczen while running near the front dropped him back, allowing Cooper Webb to move into second. Roczen recovered to finish third after a late battle with Chase Sexton.
Further back, Eli Tomac struggled after a poor start and a crash, finishing outside the top positions and losing valuable championship ground.
Championship Impact
Lawrence’s victory sees him take control of the 450SX championship standings with 270 points, ahead of Roczen on 260 and Tomac on 255.
The result marks a significant shift in momentum, with Tomac losing ground after struggling in the main event, while Roczen continues his strong run of form.
In the 250SX East class, Davies extends his lead to 161 points, increasing the gap over Hammaker and putting himself in a strong position heading into the final rounds.
A Pivotal Round in Nashville
From challenging track conditions to dramatic racing and championship implications, Nashville delivered one of the most important rounds of the 2026 season.
With only a few rounds remaining, every point now carries even greater importance, and the battles in both classes are far from over.
If Nashville proved anything, it’s that the 2026 Supercross championship will go down to the wire.