Blow by blow recap from AMA SX Round Two in San Diego

2026 AMA Supercross Championship

Round Two – San Diego

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Chase Sexton’s difficult start to life at Kawasaki continued in dramatic fashion when the gates dropped in San Diego. As the field launched toward Turn One, Sexton was left stranded, hung up on the gate after his clutch bit a fraction too early. What a tenth of a second later could have been a perfect launch, instead left him stranded as his competitors shot off the line. He yanked his Kawasaki free of the gate and charged into Turn One right on the back of the field.

At the front, Hunter Lawrence and Ken Roczen emerged from turn one side-by-side, with Eli Tomac close behind, ahead of Joey Savatgy, Jason Anderson, Vince Friese and Cooper Webb. Jorge Prado rounded out the top ten as the field completed the opening lap.

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego

Hunter Lawrence led early, running wheel-to-wheel with Roczen through much of lap two while Tomac stalked from third. A small mistake from Roczen gave Lawrence some temporary breathing room. Further back, Sexton was already inside the top eight by lap three, while Prado had slipped further backwards to 12th.

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego – Roczen and Hunter Lawrence ahead of Eli Tomac

Sexton’s charge hit a speed bump on lap six when he tangled with Cooper Webb, the Yamaha rider coming off second best, dropping to tenth while Sexton took that sixth place.

Up front, Roczen then struck back, taking the lead from Lawrence before Tomac also muscled past the Honda man moments later and set off after the Suzuki.

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego – Roczen and Tomac

Tomac briefly took the lead, only for Roczen to respond immediately. A small error from Tomac then allowed Roczen to edge away again.

At the ten-minute mark, Roczen led Tomac and Lawrence. Sexton was now fourth after passing Savatgy and was just six seconds off the lead. The Kawasaki rider looked to be very much back in the fight.

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego – Tomac and Roczen

Tomac reclaimed the lead with six minutes remaining. Lawrence was third but remained within striking distance, while Sexton’s podium challenge began to stall as the race wore on.

Hunter Lawrence moved back into second by passing Roczen and then immediately began closing on Tomac. The KTM rider responded, the gap fluctuating over the final laps as Lawrence pushed hard. Roczen remained close enough to capitalise on any mistakes, but Sexton’s podium challenge now seemed over.

Tomac took the white flag with less than a second in hand but held firm to claim his second straight victory, leaving San Diego with a perfect 50-point score.

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego – Eli Tomac

Hunter Lawrence finished a strong second, with Roczen completing the podium less than three seconds behind the winner.

Sexton crossed the line fourth, 15 seconds adrift, narrowly ahead of Savatgy and Justin Cooper, with Aaron Plessinger seventh.

Cooper Webb bagged 14 points for his eighth-place finish ahead of Ducati’s Dylan Ferrandis, while Malcolm Stewart rounded out the top ten despite nursing his injuries from A1.

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego – 450 Podium

Jason Anderson finished just outside the top ten ahead of RJ Hampshire, while it was a somewhat disappointing 13th place for Jorge Prado.

450 Main Results

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Quotes

Eli Tomac – P1

“Me and Ken [Roczen] had an unbelievable battle there and once we got into the lead I felt like I was in a really good groove. Towards the end there I was not paying attention and just looking at my front fender, I didn’t know Hunter [Lawrence] was there [because] I was so focused on marking Kenny around the track. I [went] over the tunnel on the last lap and heard Hunter revving his bike and was shocked he was right there. I feel fortunate I held onto the lead there. I guess I need better self-awareness next time. That was close.”

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego – Eli Tomac

Hunter Lawrence – P2

“It’s bittersweet when you’re so close. I wanted to be there with those guys last week [up front] so we worked really hard this week and made some progress, which is always rewarding. I think I shot my shot too fast on the last lap and thought I’d dive bomb into the corner, but at the last minute I thought it was going to be a really dirty move if I followed through, so I backed out of it. It was cool. A really great race.”

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego – Hunter Lawrence

Ken Roczen – P3

“Me and Eli [Tomac] went back and forth a couple times and then in the middle of the race I just had a couple laps where I was all over the place and fell off the back a bit and got passed. I tried to just settle back in and at least stay close to those guys. We have 17 rounds, and it can swap around real quick, so being on the podium is really good. We want to win, but at the same time, we can’t be mad at a podium. We’ll keep at it, see if I can snag a couple of wins, and see where it goes.”

Joey Savatgy – P5

“The heat race was good and the speed was there, but in the final we executed well. My goal coming in was to race with the front runners, whether that was eighth, third or better, I just wanted to be in the fight. After last weekend this is a big relief for me, our sponsors and the team. Everyone is working incredibly hard and this is a great reward for that selfless effort. It’s a long series and I wasn’t taking unnecessary risks. We need to be able to do this for the full 20 minutes and I’m taking all the positives from the race. Chase was riding well and I’m proud to finish fifth and fight again next weekend.”

Aaron Plessinger – P7

“San Diego was pretty good! I’ve been sick all week, but I was feeling better in practice than I did last weekend, and I was actually feeling really good going into the Heat Race. Once I got done with that one, my chest was on fire and I had a headache, so it was tough… No excuses, though. I went into the Main Event and did what I could – I was around sixth for a while, and then was there until the last lap before a lapped rider held me up. It’s racing, but we’ll go back this week, return to 100 per cent, and then be ready for A2.”

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego – Aaron Plessinger

Malcolm Stewart – P10

“First things first, I’m stoked to be out here racing. We had a big one last Saturday night, and then did a bunch of therapy during the week to be able to line up in San Diego. Practice went okay even if I was really sore, and then the Heat Race was decent, but all-in-all, I just geared myself up for the Main Event. I did everything I could and I am really proud to say that P10, honestly, means a lot to me. I rode my own race, which I’m happy with, and these next few weeks are going to be tough, but we’ll do some more therapy and then get ready for A2.”

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego – Malcolm Stewart

RJ Hampshire – P12

“I felt a lot better on the bike this weekend. We made big improvements as a team during the week, even if tonight’s result doesn’t really reflect that. I had better speed and it’s just about putting it all together now – getting stronger, completing the laps, and I think we’ll continue to grow. We’ll aim for a solid result next weekend. We’re not close to where we can be, so we’ll keep pushing to be better over the next few rounds. Thanks to the team for all the work they’ve been putting in.”

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego – RJ Hampshire

Jorge Prado – P13

“Round 2 was a positive day. Even though the Main Event didn’t go as well as I would have liked, I was still P2 in qualifying and then was also second in the Heat Race, so up until then, things were going very well. Then in the Main, I missed the start and after that I was riding tight. I didn’t really ride like myself, I would say, and it was a bit of a struggle. I kind of fell into some other riders’ pace around me, so I’ll need to learn from this, and again, it’s a good learning experience to be better in the future. We’ll come back solid for A2.”

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego – Jorge Prado

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450 Championship Points

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250 Main

Levi Kitchen launched well, but his night unravelled almost immediately, the Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider crashing at Turn One as teammate Cameron McAdoo went bar-to-bar with round one winner Max Anstie for the lead through turn one. It was Anstie who emerged in front, with Chance Hymas and Haiden Deegan in pursuit.

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego

Deegan wasted little time asserting himself, first dispatching Hymas and then McAdoo before setting his sights on his Star Racing Yamaha teammate Anstie. The pair circulated at the front for the opening six laps, Anstie resisting the pressure until Deegan made a decisive move.

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego – Anstie and Deegan

Deegan went up the inside, picked up the throttle aggressively and executed a slide-turn that resulted in contact, Anstie’s front wheel being taken out as the Brit hit the deck. While firm and committed, the move did not appear malicious, more a case of ensuring Anstie could not cut back underneath. Anstie remounted in fifth, now with nine minutes remaining to salvage his race.

Out front, Deegan immediately checked out. By halfway, he had built a four-second cushion over McAdoo and Hymas, extending that to more than ten seconds by the final lap as he cruised to a commanding victory and the championship lead.

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego – Haiden Deegan

Behind him, McAdoo successfully held off sustained pressure from Michael Mosiman to secure second, with both riders eventually being reeled in by a charging Levi Kitchen. Kitchen’s recovery from a Turn One crash was impressive, completing a strong ride back into podium contention.

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego – Cameron McAdoo

Anstie recovered to fifth, well clear of Hymas at the flag, though clearly frustrated after leading much of the race. It was a costly moment in what had been shaping as another strong night for the Brit.

250 Main Results

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Quotes

Haiden Deegan – P1

“This one feels good. I wanted to show it at A1, but stuff happens. I came out swinging [tonight]. Sorry to Max [Anstie], I didn’t really want it to go that way. I tried to cut down [in the corner] so he wouldn’t cut down [to counterattack] and we came together.”

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego – 250 Podium

Cameron McAdoo – P2

“I didn’t expect to get 22nd place last weekend and end up in B practice this morning, so I had something to prove. It has been a long time and as you all know this sport is about trying. I always pride myself on being able to come back after being off the bike for a long time. Tonight was pretty special. I’m just a kid from Iowa living my dream and I’m really grateful I keep getting to do this. I have a lot of belief in myself that I belong here.”

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego – Cameron McAdoo

Michael Mosiman – P3

“It feels great. We’ve been putting in the work, and it’s been a long road. Just to be able to hang in there the whole moto, to be right there and end up on the podium. To be able to push the pace feels really great. We’re going to keep it rolling.”

Levi Kitchen – P4

“The day was pretty solid. Qualifying went well, and the heat race was okay even though I started a bit far back. In the main event, I got a really good start but clipped a tough block and went down. From there, I worked my way from last to fourth. That’s progress from last week, but the goal now is to put together a clean start and be up front next weekend.”

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego – Levi Kitchen

Max Anstie – P5

“[Deegan’s move] was ‘impressive.’ I didn’t really want to play the game. I know who I’m racing against, but fair play. Straight up, I’ve got to take it on the chin. I’m a big boy, no problem. I didn’t expect that. I’ve got to go back and do some work.”

Ryder DiFrancesco – P7

“San Diego was good! I qualified really well, we were all so close on the leaderboard between the top-three, so my speed is really not a problem. I just need to work on putting myself in a better position from the start, but I feel like everything is coming together. My endurance and mental side are solid, so we’ll be aiming for some more podiums and wins as the season continues.”

2025 AMA Supercross Championship – Round Two – San Diego – Ryder DiFrancesco

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250 West Championship Points

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AMA Supercross Results
2026 Round Two

250 Heat One Results

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250 Heat Two Results

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250 LCQ Results

250 Qualifying Results

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450 Heat One Results

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450 Heat Two Results

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450 LCQ Results

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450 Qualifying Results