Cooper Webb claims opening round win at WSX in Calgary
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Cooper Webb won the opening round of the World Supercross (WSX) season at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on August 9, 2026. After finishing second in Moto 1, Webb secured victory in the second moto and was declared the overall winner when a thunderstorm cut the finale short. Dean Wilson finished second overall with two third-place finishes, while Webb's teammate Justin Hill had a mix of results with a first and a fifth. Vince Friese placed fourth overall riding an electric-powered Stark dirt bike, and Jason Anderson faced challenges with a crash and a ninth-place finish in Moto 2, earning only two points.
- •Cooper Webb won the WSX season opener in Calgary.
- •Result declared after a thunderstorm halted the finale.
- •Dean Wilson finished second overall with two third-place finishes.
- •Justin Hill's results included a first in Moto 1 and fifth in Moto 2.
- •Jason Anderson struggled with crashes and a low finish.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Cooper Webb wins weather-shortened WSX opening round in Calgary
"Last year Cooper Webb raced as an alternate in the WSX series. In 2026, he will compete in every round.
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