Jett Lawrence leads Hunter Lawrence heading into Budds Creek Motocross
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Round 27 of the SuperMotocross World Championship takes place at Budds Creek MX Park on August 19. Jett Lawrence enters the event leading his brother Hunter by 10 points after a crash disrupted Hunter's performance at the previous Unadilla National. Jett secured his 28th career victory, an achievement that outpaces Ricky Carmichael's early success. Hunter, despite his crash, has been competitive, winning 10 of 18 motos this season. The brothers are expected to contend closely in the final four motos of the season, with podium finishes likely for both.
- •Jett Lawrence aims for more wins to increase his championship lead.
- •Hunter Lawrence's crash at Unadilla impacted his season trajectory.
- •Jorge Prado could influence the standings as a potential spoiler.
- •Levi Kitchen seeks to break passing records after a strong start.
- •WMX competitors continue to battle for podium finishes.
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"Jett and Hunter Lawrence control their fate with four motos remaining, but last week's crash in the second race of the Unadilla National turned everything upside down.
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