Roczen takes red plate as Davies seals 250 East title in rain-hit Philadelphia

2026 AMA Supercross Championship

Round 15 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Round 15 of the 2026 Monster Energy Supercross Championship at Lincoln Financial Field proved to be one of the most consequential nights of the season, as rapidly changing weather transformed the Philadelphia circuit into a slick, unpredictable test that rewarded patience as much as outright pace.

Lincoln Financial Field hosted a rain-hit Round 15 of the 2026 Monster Energy Supercross Championship in Philadelphia.

Intermittent rain showers throughout the night program created constantly evolving track conditions, forcing riders to adapt lap by lap as ruts deepened and traction disappeared. The result was a night where mistakes were costly, comebacks were common, and championship outcomes shifted in real time.

By the end of the evening, the 250 East title fight had been settled, while the 450SX championship had been dramatically reshaped.

Two-time 450SX Champion Eli Tomac was absent from Round 15, as he continues to recover from his qualifying incident at the previous round in Cleveland.

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450

Roczen capitalises to take championship lead

Ken Roczen delivered a decisive performance in Philadelphia to claim his fifth victory of the season and, more importantly, seize control of the 450SX championship with just two rounds remaining.

The 450SX field launches into the Main Event at Lincoln Financial Field.

In conditions that demanded restraint and precision, Roczen executed a near-flawless Main Event. After positioning himself at the front early, the Suzuki rider controlled the race, setting the fastest lap and maintaining composure as others struggled to match his consistency on the deteriorating surface.

Ken Roczen leads Hunter Lawrence during the 450SX Main Event in Philadelphia.

Cooper Webb applied pressure in the latter stages but ultimately came up just 2.4 seconds short, while Hunter Lawrence salvaged a valuable podium in third after an eventful race that saw him unable to consistently challenge the leading pair.

Ken Roczen clears the finish-line jump on his way to victory at Round 15 in Philadelphia.

Further down the order, Joey Savatgy impressed with a strong ride to fourth, while Justin Hill rounded out the top five.

Ken Roczen acknowledges the crowd after taking a crucial 450SX victory in Philadelphia.

Chase Sexton, still mathematically in the title fight, endured a difficult night and crossed the line seventh, losing critical ground in the standings.

Ken Roczen celebrates victory on the 450SX podium in Philadelphia alongside Cooper Webb and Hunter Lawrence.

The result marks a significant turning point in the championship. Roczen now leads the standings on 310 points, holding a narrow four-point advantage over Hunter Lawrence, with Cooper Webb not out of the title race.

450 Main Results

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Quotes

Ken Roczen – P1

“The pressure has been there for a long time, but now I’m just dealing with it on an [every] weekend basis. I just do whatever I need to keep myself calm or whatever mindset I need to be in. There’s certain weekends where you need to be more aggressive and whatnot. This was such an important race. In these conditions things can go sideways in a heartbeat. I am so pumped and proud of my crew and myself for putting all this together when it’s really important. I’m really enjoying it. Hard work pays off.”

Ken Roczen celebrates after conquering the brutal Philadelphia conditions to claim his fifth win of the season.

Cooper Webb – P2

“It got crazy at the end. I just went full send. It’s a bummer to get second after riding that flawless of a race but we were pushing hard. I got close at the end, but lappers dictated some of it at the end and helped Kenny [Roczen] or hurt me, or vice versa. I felt like tonight was an opportunity I needed to make the most of and just didn’t quite pull it off. Overall, a great ride.”

Cooper Webb on his way to second place in Philadelphia.

Hunter Lawrence – P3

“I’ve got a little extra fuel during the week [losing the points lead]. I look forward to Denver and Salt Lake [City]. They’ve been good to me, and I like racing at altitude. Happy to get out of here in one piece. I had a few ‘oh crap’ moments out there. Damage control with that little crash, so happy with that all things considered because once it happens sometimes the train can go off the tracks. Happy to bring it home.”

Hunter Lawrence navigates the soaked Philadelphia circuit during the 450SX Main Event.

Malcolm Stewart – P11

“We struggled a little bit with the track tonight. But at the end of the day, it’s just good to make it out of this in one piece because those conditions were brutal – we’ll keep our heads up and keep progressing forward. We’re off to Mile High next weekend, and we’ve always achieved some pretty good results there, so I’m looking forward to that!”

Malcolm Stewart pushes through deteriorating conditions in the 450SX Main Event.

Jorge Prado – P16

“Philadelphia is done, and I had a great feeling in the morning. Qualifying was good – I felt super comfortable with the bike and track in dry conditions. Then everything changed for the Heat Race and Main Event – the Heat was actually not too bad, I was riding decent. And then in the Main Event, I had a terrible jump out of the gate with wheel-spin, and that made it super-hard for me. I wasn’t really in a flow and struggling a lot, so that’s it for Round 15. We’ll come back next weekend!”

Jorge Prado wrestles the mud during the 450SX Main Event.

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450 Championship Points

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250 Main

Davies delivers title under pressure in chaotic 250 East Main

While the 450 class reshaped its championship fight, the 250 East division reached its conclusion in dramatic fashion.

The 250SX East field launches off the gate in treacherous, rain-soaked conditions at Lincoln Financial Field.

Cole Davies rose to the occasion in the most challenging conditions of the season to secure both the race win and the championship, sealing the title one round early with his fifth victory of the year.

The 250SX East field funnels through turn one in Philadelphia.

The Main Event began with Seth Hammaker taking the holeshot in front of his home crowd, but the race was immediately thrown into chaos when he crashed, dropping from the lead to the rear of the field. That opened the door for a rapidly evolving lead group that included Davies, Derek Kelley and Daxton Bennick.

Davies briefly hit the ground himself but crucially recovered without losing significant time. As the race settled, he moved back into the lead and began to build a margin while chaos unfolded behind him.

Riders charge back into action following the red-flag restart in the 250SX East Main Event.

A red flag midway through the race added further complexity, forcing a staggered restart with just over seven minutes remaining. Davies handled the restart perfectly, re-establishing control at the front while Bennick slotted into second.

Daxton Bennick

Behind them, the battle for the podium intensified. Coty Schock and Devin Simonson fought over third before Hammaker, charging back through the field, rejoined the fight. He eventually moved into podium contention but a late mistake denied him the opportunity to challenge for second place.

Cole Davies wins the rain-affected 250SX East Main Event in Philadelphia.

That proved decisive in the championship outcome. Davies controlled the closing laps to take the win by 12.9 seconds, while Bennick held on for second and Hammaker completed an impressive recovery ride to third.

Cole Davies celebrates securing the 2026 AMA Supercross 250 East Championship with his Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team in Philadelphia.

The result secured Davies the 250 East Championship with 206 points, capping a remarkably consistent campaign and adding his name to the growing list of international champions in the class.

Cole Davies stands atop the 250SX East podium in Philadelphia ahead of Daxton Bennick and Seth Hammaker.

250 Main Results

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250 Quotes

Cole Davies – P1

“[This championship] means everything to me and my family. We’ve sacrificed everything to come over here [and race in the U.S.]. I cannot thank them enough. All the hard work, the ups and downs, it’s all worth it now. This track was treacherous, but we got it done. A dream come true.”

Cole Davies holds the championship trophy and #1 plate after clinching the 250 East title in Philadelphia.

Daxton Bennick – P2

“Obviously, qualifying started dry here and everything was feeling good. Then everything changed real quick! I did get some wheel-spin off the start in the Heat Race, but rode really good to come back to second – I was happy with that, and then kind of the same thing happened in the Main Event. I rode really well before the restart and I almost passed for the lead at one stage, but once the restart hit, I was trying a little too hard and made a couple of mistakes. But all-in-all, it’s good we’re back on the box, so I can’t be too mad at it – especially in those conditions!”

Daxton Bennick

Seth Hammaker – P3

“I’m definitely bummed. I had big title hopes for this season, but I was racing a tough competitor. Congratulations to Cole [Davies] and his team. He’s been riding unreal this year. I felt like, for me, I took a step [forward] this season, even though it may not show it on the results side of things. I felt like my consistency has improved and I’ve been riding good, but nothing fell into place like I would have hoped. All in all, it was still a good season, and we’ve still got one more race to go.”

Seth Hammaker battles brutal conditions in front of his home crowd during the 250SX East Main Event.

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250 East Championship Points

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AMA Supercross Results
2026 Round 15

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

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SMX Next

The SMX Next class once again provided a glimpse of the sport’s future, and it was Deacon Denno who stood out under the Philadelphia lights.

Deacon Denno leads the SMX Next field through muddy Philadelphia conditions.

In similarly difficult conditions, Denno showed maturity and control to manage the race from the front, steadily building a gap and avoiding the mistakes that caught out many of his rivals.

Deacon Denno on his way to SMX Next victory in Philadelphia.

He ultimately secured victory by more than nine seconds over Kade Johnson, with Jeremy Fappani completing the podium after a consistent ride.

Deacon Denno celebrates on track after winning the SMX Next National Championship at Lincoln Financial Field.

Deacon Denno – SMX Next Winner

“I was just focussed on the start. That’s a big part of [racing in] the mud and it’s a big part of any race. I got the rhythms clean and I felt like I rode smooth and calm, which is what you need in the mud. It feels good to make it known I can make it happen anywhere, Daytona, in the mud, wherever I want. A lot of confidence for me heading into the pros.”

Deacon Denno celebrates his SMX Next National Championship victory for Triumph in Philadelphia.

Australian prospect Kayden Minear continued his solid form with a seventh-place finish, navigating the conditions well to remain inside the top ten.

SMX Next Main Results

SMX Next Qualifying Results